After cultivating Yin Yang with Lian Hongshang to repair his foundations, Li Chen prepared to leave for a trip to Taiping Mountain.
Initially, Lian Hongshang also wanted to go with him, but he directly refused her with the reason, "This is a battle among us n, you won should not interfere."
Lian Hongshang sniffed in displeasure, but did not insist any further.
She was like a young wife sending her husband to the frontline, tidying Li Chen’s clothes while also giving him nurous reminders.
Especially regarding her exchange with the Taiping Three Ancestors, she recounted the whole process three tis, not missing any detail.
"Know the enemy and know yourself, and you will never be defeated in a hundred battles!"
Li Chen had a profound experience with this.
Initially, if he had known earlier that there was a nuclear bomb hidden inside the Hongn Headquarters, he would never have gone alone with just a sword.
On September 28th, under Lian Hongshang’s reluctant gaze, Li Chen left Cloud Mist Mountain.
On September 30th, just as dawn broke, he arrived at Taiping Town.
Taiping Town is a major town situated at the foot of Taiping Mountain, within the influence of the Taiping Sect.
Li Chen looked up at the majestic and spectacular Taiping Mountain, a cold smile curling at the corner of his lips.
The old fellows on Taiping Mountain, you plan to annex my Star Pavilion before the 11th, then today, I will annihilate your Taiping Sect.
Just then, a refined and courteous man approached him and bowed slightly.
"Excuse , brother, I see you’ve been staring at Taiping Mountain. Are you also heading there to seek Holy Water?"
Seeing his gentle deanor, Li Chen casually replied, "Yes, I’m going to Taiping Mountain!"
The man clapped his hands and laughed, saying, "That’s great, I am also going to Taiping Mountain to seek Holy Water, how about we go together? It would be good to have each other’s company."
Li Chen sneered silently, thinking to himself: I am not here to seek any Holy Water, but to destroy their Mountain Sect.
Of course, he did not give voice to these thoughts.
Moreover, even if he did, no one would believe him.
The man asked again, "Brother, is this your first ti coming to Taiping Mountain?"
Li Chen nodded.
"Then, are you a Martial Artist?"
Upon hearing this unexpected question, Li Chen beca alert and looked at the man with an inquiring gaze.
The man got startled and hurriedly explained, "Brother, don’t misunderstand, I have no ill intentions. It’s just that I heard the road to the Taiping Sect is sowhat uneasy. I wanted to find a companion to go together!"
Li Chen scrutinized him for a while, making sure he was not lying, then nonchalantly asked, "This is Taiping Sect’s territory, how can it be not peaceful? Are there bandits or robbers?"
The man looked around, lowered his voice and explained, "There are no bandits or robbers, but the Taiping Sect has been expanding drastically in the past month, relaxing the criteria for recruiting disciples, resulting in a mixed quality of people. Many people, under their banner, specifically extort or even rob us who co from other places to the mountain!"
Li Chen, quite interested, asked, "Oh? Does the Taiping Sect not care about this?"
The man sighed softly and said, "Alas, the expansion of the Taiping Sect is too severe. A month ago, they only had about a thousand disciples, but now it’s said to have increased to thirty thousand, packing them with good and bad alike. And right at the foot of this Taiping Mountain, it is inevitably dark under the light!"
After hearing the man’s words, Li Chen understood.
It seems the man, seeing that he might be a Martial Artist, wanted his company to avoid being extorted or robbed.
However, coincidentally, he also needed a guide; both could benefit from each other.
"Alright, let’s go together then!"
"Brother!"
Just then, a crisp girl’s voice ca.
Li Chen glanced sideways and saw a tall, attractive young girl coming with a beaming smile.
Behind him, there were two n.
One was a young man, about twenty-six or twenty-seven years old. Though he appeared polite and well-mannered, his eyes oozed arrogance. Moreover, his gaze never left the young girl, evidently harboring ulterior motives towards her.
Another was a brawny middle-aged man with a bronze complexion. He was a Cross-training Master, standing respectfully behind the young man, likely his bodyguard.
"ngru, where did you run off to just now?"
The girl called ngru grinned playfully, pointing to the young man as she introduced him: "Brother, this is the second son of the Northwest Gu Family, Gu Jianfeng. This is his bodyguard, Cross-training Master Gu Shan. They are also headed to Taiping Mountain, so they can travel with us!"
Hearing his sister’s introduction, the man was deeply apprehensive and quickly stepped forward to greet them.
"I am Wei Chaoyun, I have the honor of eting Mr. Gu, Hero Gu!"
Gu Jianfeng rely nodded slightly as a return greeting, showing extre arrogance.
Imdiately after, his gaze swept towards Li Chen.
"What is your esteed surna, brother?"
"My surna is Li!"
With that said, Li Chen paid him no further attention.
Gu Jianfeng, being the legitimate heir and the sole descendant of his family, has been spoiled like an ancestor since childhood. Seeing Li Chen’s disrespectful attitude now ignited a flicker of anger in his eyes.
"There are many with the surna Li. What is your given na?"
Li Chen responded with a cold smile: "Soone like you is not worthy of knowing my na!"
Gu Jianfeng had intended to flaunt his prowess in front of the girl but never expected Li Chen would dare to retort, imdiately sending him into a fury.
"Such audacity, do you even know who I am?"
Li Chen replied with a cold laugh, "Heh, I’m not your dad; how would I know who you are?"
Gu Jianfeng was utterly infuriated and called out to the man behind him.
"Gu Shan!"
Seeing that both parties were on edge and ready to fight, Wei Chaoyun quickly stepped in to diate.
"Both of you, please calm down. We are at the foot of Taiping Mountain; this is not the place for a fight!"
Gu Jianfeng still wished to pursue the girl and had to give face to his potential future brother-in-law.
"Hmph, for Brother Wei’s sake, I won’t stoop to your level!"
Li Chen remained stoically silent, having no interest in dealing with such a clown. Should he truly beco annoyed, he wouldn’t bother with words and would just crush him directly.
Along the way, from their conversation, Li Chen learned that Wei Chaoyun and his sister were suffering from a strange illness. Despite visiting renowned doctors, they found no cure. Luckily, the Taiping Ancestor erged from seclusion and followed the example of the Great Sage by distributing Talismanic Holy Water. It was said to cure all diseases, so they also ca to have a look.
Gu Jianfeng saw that the Taiping Sect had the potential to dominate the Huaxia Martial Arts and wanted to join them.
Sohow, the topic of their conversation inexplicably shifted to "Immortal Master Li."
To Li Chen’s surprise, both the girl Wei ngru and the dandy Gu Jianfeng turned out to be diehard fans of Immortal Master Li.
Especially Gu Jianfeng, who idolized "Immortal Master Li" to the utmost, even claiming that his greatest dream in life was to beco a legendary hero like Immortal Master Li.
When a man harbors great ambition, he undoubtedly exhibits his most charming side.
The inexperienced Wei ngru was utterly enchanted by him, her face full of admiration.
Li Chen found it sowhat amusing.
Seeing Li Chen laughing at him, Gu Jianfeng’s expression darkened imdiately.
"Brother, what are you laughing at?"
Wei ngru took over, saying disdainfully, "Big Brother Gu, why bother with him? What’s that saying again? How can a sparrow understand the ambition of a swan? I believe that one day you, too, will soar through the Nine Heavens like Immortal Master Li!"
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