Chapter 380: Chapter 95: Return to Wenda City, Master and Disciple Reunited

"It’s True Man Linglong..."

Among those present, many cultivators began to discuss upon seeing True Man Linglong appear, yet they dared not speak recklessly.

In the crowd, a few cultivators exchanged glances after seeing True Man Linglong, and finally spoke loudly:

"True Man, we have already paid the Spirit Stone fee, why are we still unable to enter the ruins of the Dragon Spirit Sect?"

"Could it be, True Man Linglong deceived us earlier?"

Upon hearing this, the emotions of those present were immediately stirred up.

"Yes, could it be that the True Man deceived us?"

"Earlier, True Man said... we could be refunded the Spirit Stones, was that true?"

The voices grew louder and louder, and soon hundreds to thousands of cultivators around were all asking in unison.

True Man Linglong’s expression gradually turned grim.

However, mere Golden Core Foundation Establishment cultivators were not something True Man Linglong would fear.

Even with hundreds of cultivators gathered here, True Man Linglong was not worried for his life.

But his reputation was important!

In his early years, he came from a background of a Tribulation Cultivator, advancing all the way to the Nascent Soul Stage, having experienced countless major events.

His hands long stained red.

But ever since Linglong broke through to the Nascent Soul Stage, he had pledged allegiance to neutral forces, and had cleansed his past for a long time.

After cleansing, True Man Linglong cared more about his reputation.

No longer living a life of hiding, he enjoyed days of admiration from other cultivators.

But if his reputation were to be tarnished again now, he might have to become a Tribulation Cultivator once more, living in hiding...

With this in mind, True Man Linglong’s expression grew even grimmer.

He cast his gaze toward the Fifth Young Master not far away.

The Fifth Young Master gave him a reassuring look, then said:

"Everyone, the appearance of the Transformed Great Demon within the ruins was beyond anyone’s anticipation."

"Even now, the ruins are still open, do you all still dare to enter and explore?"

Upon hearing this, the cultivators below fell into silence.

Indeed, even if the ruins of the Dragon Spirit Sect had not closed, they probably wouldn’t dare to enter anymore.

After all, a Transformed Great Demon, if displeased, would mean certain death for those who went in.

The Fifth Young Master noticed the discussions around him quiet down considerably, so he continued:

"True Man Linglong has now become a contributor of our Guangyuan Commerce Association."

"The Spirit Stones owed to everyone will also be covered by our association..."

"Today, some of the Spirit Stones have already been refunded. For those cultivators who have yet to arrive, you can come to Celestial Dao City anytime to retrieve your refund from me."

Upon hearing this, the surrounding cultivators all nodded in agreement.

A thousand Spirit Stones could still be refunded, something they never dared to imagine.

Only a few Golden Core cultivators mixed in the crowd had sour expressions.

After whispering a few words to each other, they hurriedly wanted to leave.

The Fifth Young Master gave a look to a few nearby guards before he left the scene temporarily with True Man Linglong.

The storm seemed to have settled down.

...

Meanwhile, thousands of miles away.

Lin Chen, riding on the Purple Jade Gourd, headed toward Celestial Dao City.

Since leaving the ruins of the Dragon Spirit Sect, Lin Chen couldn’t shake the feeling that something was amiss, a sense of unease lingered.

Thus, Lin Chen did not conserve his True Essence Magical Power, and instead flew at full speed toward Celestial Dao City.

Li Zhenqian and Zhou Tieshan were slightly surprised at this.

Jiang Liqian also approached Lin Chen, asking in a low voice:

"Senior Brother Lin, do you feel something’s off?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen nodded and said, "That Fifth Young Master gathering so many cultivators, if only to refund Spirit Stones, seems rather unnecessary..."

"Besides, we’ve achieved our goal, better to return to Celestial Dao City as soon as possible."

Jiang Liqian nodded in agreement and said, "Alright, then I’ll take turns with Senior Brother to guide, so we can be faster..."

Lin Chen nodded in agreement.

Regardless of whether there were unforeseen events after exploring the ruins, once they returned to Celestial Dao City, they would be beyond any threat.

...

In a blink of an eye, three days passed.

Lin Chen and Jiang Liqian maintained the Golden Core Peak tunneling speed, traveling nonstop towards Celestial Dao City.

Only upon entering Celestial Dao City did Lin Chen’s ominous premonition gradually fade away.

After returning to Celestial Dao City, Lin Chen first visited his master Han Jihai, and dealt with some trivial matters before discussing with Jiang Liqian about leaving Celestial Dao City.

"Junior Sister Jiang, when should we head to Wenda City?"

Lin Chen asked aloud.

Having stayed in Celestial Dao City for several months, his Passage Document was already prepared.

The Senior Sister and Third Senior Brother were still waiting in Wenda City, so it was time to leave.

Jiang Liqian thought for a moment and replied:

"In two days, after I’ve collected a new batch of osmanthus flowers, shall we go then?"

"Alright, in two days then." Lin Chen nodded, agreeing that a couple of days wouldn’t make much difference.

...

In no time, another two days passed.

During these two days, no unexpected events occurred, and Celestial Dao City remained as usual, peaceful and tranquil.

The news of the Dragon Spirit Sect ruins and the appearance of the Transformed Great Demon quickly spread across the Three Cities of Wendao.

However, the cultivators in the city weren’t the slightest bit panicked.

Because even a Transformed Great Demon dared not set foot in Celestial Dao City to stir up any trouble.

On this morning, Lin Chen used the Earth Escape Technique to dive deep underground, a thousand miles below.

He then tunneled all the way to a barren mountain several thousand miles outside of Celestial Dao City.

Within this barren mountain, Lin Chen had previously carved out a cave residence, with restrictions set inside.

"Profound Celestial Treasure Gourd... collecting three pieces should be able to activate some of its powers now."

Lin Chen murmured to himself.

With a thought, three gourds appeared in his hand.

The Purple Jade, Blue Jade Gourd, and the Green Jade Gourd gifted to him by Junior Sister Jiang.

"The Purple Jade Gourd excels in tunneling speed; the Blue Jade Gourd nurtures Spiritual Energy; the Green Jade Gourd possesses larger storage space..."

"According to Junior Sister Jiang, the fusion of the three gourds is quite simple..."

Lin Chen emptied all the items from the three gourds.