Chapter 23: The Truth of the Past, A Chance Encounter with the Arrogant and Domineering Xue Beng
Chu Chen and Ye Lingling found a pavilion and sat down. Regarding Ye Lingling's previous question, Chu Chen replied, "No, I came specifically to see you. As for help... I don't think it's needed for the time being."
"You... have already reached the Soul Sect Realm?"
Ye Lingling said in surprise. She could naturally understand the meaning behind Chu Chen's words. Several years ago, Chu Chen had reached the Great Soul Master Realm together with her. Now that years had passed, there was no reason for Chu Chen to be worse off than her.
Therefore, the only explanation was that Chu Chen was now a four-ring Soul Sect.
"Mm-hmm, I was lucky enough to break through to Soul Sect a while ago. I only came to find you after obtaining my fourth Soul Ring on this trip."
Chu Chen nodded with a smile. Upon hearing that Chu Chen had come specifically to see her, Ye Lingling felt a slight stirring in her heart, and the corners of her mouth curled up involuntarily. Hearing Chu Chen say this, she was genuinely happy.
"Won't you show me around the Heaven Dou Royal Academy?" Chu Chen stood up and suggested.
"Ah... okay." Ye Lingling was stunned for a moment, and only after realizing what he meant did she stand up.
Thus, the two strolled through the Heaven Dou Royal Academy for a while, discussing their experiences since they parted ways all those years ago.
"Actually, I've always been curious. When you were hunting for your second Soul Ring, why didn't your family send anyone to follow you? Although Sister Ling and the other person were Soul Elders at the time, the Star Dou Great Forest is dangerous, after all."
Chu Chen had asked this question out of curiosity, without any ulterior motives. It had just happened to cross his mind during their casual chat, so he asked it out of interest.
"Actually... I had an argument with my family at that time. Out of spite, I found Sister Ling and the others... But I only found out later that my family had secretly sent people to protect me." Ye Lingling explained to Chu Chen.
Upon hearing this, Chu Chen's heart skipped a beat. So, there had always been someone secretly protecting Ye Lingling back then. No wonder in the original story, nothing happened to Ye Lingling; she wouldn't have been in danger anyway. Even if Chu Chen hadn't intervened, her family would have.
"But this way, my secret might have been exposed to her family, regarding the special abilities I possess..." Chu Chen frowned slightly. Clearly, this was not what he wanted.
He had never revealed his current abilities to anyone else. The person who knew the most was Ye Lingling, who knew he possessed two thousand-year Soul Rings. He usually kept himself well hidden. Even in Notting Academy, he rarely revealed his Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul, as he wasn't sure if Tang Hao was nearby.
"Even if it was because you were arguing with your family, entering the Star Dou Great Forest rashly is very dangerous." Chu Chen regained his focus, deciding not to dwell on his inner thoughts for now. Keeping his abilities completely hidden was not a bad thing. Even though he possessed the ultimate Twin Martial Souls and the advantages of Transmigration, he was alone. Once he fell into danger, he would be without help!
"Later... I knew I was wrong." Ye Lingling said softly. When she looked back on her experience, she still felt a sense of trepidation; after all, Sister Ling and the others had almost died at the hands of the Ghost Tiger back then.
"So, I still have to thank you for what happened back then." Ye Lingling smiled lightly. Her smile was very obvious; those beautiful eyes would curve slightly. Although she wore a veil, it only covered the part below her eyes.
"You look better when you smile." Chu Chen laughed.
Upon hearing this, Ye Lingling's expression became flustered, and she nervously clenched the corner of her clothes. Feeling her cheeks burning, Ye Lingling shyly turned her head away. Such a reaction was indeed very cute.
However, at this moment, a discordant voice came from nearby. "Where did this poor brat come from? You dare to approach a woman that this prince has taken a liking to? Do you not want to live anymore?"
Chu Chen looked up and saw a person with an arrogant expression approaching him. In the center of the crowd was a youth dressed in luxurious and ornate clothing. Upon seeing this person, Ye Lingling's expression turned cold.
"Your Highness, the Fourth Prince, I have already told you before, do not come to pester me again." Ye Lingling's voice was indifferent, completely different from when she was talking to Chu Chen earlier, as if she were a completely different person.
Xue Beng glared at Chu Chen and said to the people beside him, "Go, give him a lesson!"
"Boom!" Chu Chen raised his hand, invisible Soul Power condensing, and with one palm, he blasted the two people away. Then, he condensed his Soul Power again and pretended to slap down.
Xue Beng dodged instinctively, only to see Chu Chen and Ye Lingling walk right past him. His earlier dodging action undoubtedly caused him to lose all face. He stared at Chu Chen and Ye Lingling with a livid expression, wondering what he was thinking.
After sending Xue Beng away, Ye Lingling asked Chu Chen, "Chu Chen, what are your plans for the future? Would you like to join our Huangdou Team? I can speak to Teacher Qin Ming about it."
"The Huangdou Team, huh..." Chu Chen pondered for a moment but did not refuse. He currently had nowhere else to go, and using the Huangdou Team to hide himself was indeed a good choice.
Furthermore, he could use his connection with Dugu Yan to get to know Dugu Bo. He would definitely not let go of the greatest Opportunity in this era of the Douluo Continent: the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
The effect of the Immortal Herb was unquestionable. However, what Chu Chen cared about even more was the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings that had fallen beneath the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. As members of the Dragon Clan, they must possess a similar Bloodline.
"If my Destruction Ancient Dragon can receive energy tempering from the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, it will definitely become even more powerful. I must go to this Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well." Thinking of this, he nodded and agreed to Ye Lingling.
Ye Lingling was overjoyed; the happiness in her eyes was hard to suppress. Before long, the two arrived at the entrance of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Chu Chen did not intend to stay at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy just yet. He wanted to go to the Great Spirit Arena in Heaven Dou City. He was already adept at using the ultimate life force of the Blue Silver Emperor.
However, in terms of his own attack power, close-quarters combat techniques, and burst damage, Chu Chen felt that he was lacking.
"Since I've arrived in Heaven Dou City, I might as well go to the Great Spirit Arena to practice. Without using my Martial Soul abilities, how many opponents can I defeat?"
Thus, Chu Chen told Ye Lingling his thoughts. Ye Lingling thought about it and decided to go find Teacher Qin Ming to inform him about Chu Chen.
"Oh, by the way, Lingling, I will come back here tomorrow." Chu Chen said to Ye Lingling. Ye Lingling nodded and agreed with some anticipation.
After the two parted ways, Chu Chen headed towards Heaven Dou City, while Ye Lingling was preoccupied with the change in how Chu Chen addressed her just now. Suddenly, a hint of shyness appeared on the face of this usually aloof and cold girl.
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