Chapter 770: Entering Thunder City!
"Alright, I'll wait!"
Li Chen clapped his hands, appearing indifferent.
If it were not for being in a public setting, he would not want to stir up trouble unnecessarily. Even if the other party were a disciple from the Heavenly Extreme Sect, he would still kill them without hesitation.
Some kind-hearted Loose Cultivators stepped forward to urge Li Chen and Lian Hongshang, saying that the Azure Sea Pavilion had significant power, and besides Bi Tao, there surely were other experts. They suggested leaving quickly before they arrived, to avoid provoking a fatal disaster.
For these Great Sects, saving face is more important than anything else.
They often take advantage of their powerful sect's influence to bully those Loose Cultivators without any backing. Even a small disagreement could lead to immediate violence where crippling or killing is common.
Most Loose Cultivators can only seethe in anger silently, swallowing their grievances.
Some spirited Loose Cultivators choose to go down fighting bitterly, but unfortunately, before they can touch the opponent's "jade", their own "stone" would have already crumbled to dust.
However, Li Chen politely declined all these well-meaning warnings.
A minor Earth-level Sect couldn't even catch his interest. If they truly angered him, he would annihilate their sect root and all, seeing if they would still dare to act arrogantly.
Seeing that Li Chen wouldn't heed their advice, these Loose Cultivators all shook their heads and sighed, keeping their distance from Li Chen and Lian Hongshang to avoid being implicated as their accomplices and suffering unwarranted disaster.
Other Sect Disciples looked at Li Chen and Lian Hongshang with disdain, adopting a stance of "sitting back and enjoying the drama".
Even many viewed them as if they were looking at dead people.
In their eyes, Li Chen's death was insignificant. It's a pity for Lian Hongshang, her best years might just be adversely affected and wither away.
But Li Chen couldn't care less about those gazes.
If others do not offend me, I will not offend them.
If someone offends me, their entire clan will be eradicated.
Perhaps it was Li Chen's imposing aura or Lian Hongshang's beauty that affected the city guards, their entry into the city was treated like a VIP, merely symbolic payment of two Spirit Stones was required.
Thunder City is very simple, with a taste of the Northwestern regions of Huaxia. The city has only two main streets, intersecting each other.
Moreover, on regular days, even these two main streets are usually quiet. But now, they were bustling and extraordinarily lively.
The hawkers in the streets and alleys were incessantly loud.
"The latest map of the Great Thunder Swamp, only twenty Spirit Stones. For twenty Spirit Stones, no regretful purchase. For twenty Spirit Stones, no deception. For twenty Spirit Stones, you can buy an opportunity to soar!"
A vendor selling maps shouted towards the pedestrians.
He seemed to be doing quite well as his stall was surrounded tightly.
After all, most of the people coming here were outsiders. In the city of Thunder, being unfamiliar, having a local map could put them somewhat at ease, at least no longer worried about getting lost.
For convenience, Li Chen also spent twenty Spirit Stones to buy one.
The map was drawn quite crudely. The edges of the Great Thunder Swamp were somewhat detailed, but the further inside, the cruder it got, sometimes just simple place names marked. The central area of eight hundred li was completely blank.
Perhaps the vendor also knew that this crude map couldn't sell for a high price of twenty Spirit Stones, so additional remarks were added on potential dangers in the Great Thunder Swamp and powerful Demon Beasts that had appeared in the past.
Among the most powerful beasts mentioned was the Thunder Qilin Beast. A millennium ago, it was already a fifth-level Demon Beast and was said to be the absolute ruler of the eight hundred li central water region of the Great Thunder Swamp.
Lian Hongshang approached, batting her bright, glistening eyes, and asked, "Li Chen, where are we going now? Straight to the Great Thunder Swamp?"
Li Chen thought for a moment, shook his head, and said, "No rush, let's find a place to rest first, replenish our energy before we discuss further!"
Back in the day, Master Sanchi, a peerless beauty, had exhausted his entire life's energy just to find a Divine Tripod.
Hence, it can be seen that finding this Divine Tripod is not an easy task, and naturally, there is no hurry in this matter.
Moreover, the Great Thunder Swamp is not only a deadly forbidden area but might also likely contain an unrivaled, fifth-level Demon Beast.
It is better to investigate the situation before making a move. After all, sharpening the axe will not delay the chopping of firewood!
"Okay, good!"
Lian Hongshang always followed Li Chen's advice, she flashed a cheerful smile and nodded slightly.
Together, Li Chen and Lian Hongshang asked around several inns, all fully occupied. They finally found one that had just one room left.
"Alright then, let's take this one!"
Li Chen took out hundreds of Spirit Stones and immediately decided.
Lian Hongshang, meanwhile, lowered her head, her cheeks blushing.
Although she had been transformed from a maiden into a woman by Li Chen, she was still easily shy.
The room setup was simple: a bed, a table, and two chairs.
Upon entering the room, Li Chen carefully observed the surrounding terrain and casually laid down a defensive barrier to prevent anyone from spying.
Despite traveling thousands of miles overnight, Li Chen, who had cultivated the Domineering Immortal Body, basically did not feel fatigued.
However, Lian Hongshang was different.
She had been constantly on the move, always ready to deal with potential dangers, and her nerves had been completely tense.
Now that she was in the inn room with her beloved by her side, her highly tense nerves naturally relaxed, and fatigue swept through her body like a tide.
Seeing Lian Hongshang yawn, looking charmingly lazy, Li Chen felt a tide of affection and thought back to what they had left unfinished last night at the top of Huo Yun Mountain, and gently walked over.
"Hongshang, let me help relieve your fatigue!"
Hearing Li Chen's words, Lian Hongshang's cheeks instantly turned red.
However, she did not resist it at all.
They had both practiced the Dual Cultivation Method "Wushan Cloud Rain," where every fusion of soul and body not only healed and alleviated fatigue but also expanded their meridians and enhanced their cultivation.
Thinking about it, it had been a month since they last melded flesh and soul.
Thinking of her and Li Chen becoming one, under his caresses, lifted into the clouds, Lian Hongshang felt both shy and eager, her expression nervous, restless in her seat...
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Still organizing the plot, this time preparing for a grand scene. The forces involved, the characters, and some relationships all need to be clearly arranged.
Also, Little Le has been feeling a bit sluggish these past few days and a bit lazy, truly sorry about that!