Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 2282 - 2302: Why is the Visiting Group All Monks and Taoists?_1

Chapter 2282: Chapter 2302: Why is the Visiting Group All Monks and Taoists?_1

"Brother Chen, do you travel alone, without any guards?"

Chen Youdong replied, "I will bring one guard. Who would have thought I’d be a cultivation failure, stuck in the Hollow Void stage and unable to advance? Although my guard is stronger than I am, that’s about it. If real trouble arises, it would be good enough if they can carry me and run away."

Chen Youdong didn’t elaborate, but Lin Chen understood.

Chen Youdong might feel that their combined strength was formidable, so he took the initiative to make friends, in case they encounter any difficulty along the way and need a hand. That was the meaning behind his saying that having more friends opens more paths.

Lin Chen wasn’t opposed to this, after all, there are no unfounded hatreds, nor are there any loves without reason.

Why wouldn’t he want to learn about the situation in the Northern Sea through Chen Youdong?

As they were chatting, a thunderous beast roar suddenly came from the sky.

Lin Chen turned his head and looked out through the spacious window, only to see a large procession appearing on the horizon, swiftly approaching them.

Nine azure Qilin were pulling an immensely elaborate carriage, gliding smoothly and swiftly, with numerous handmaids dressed as female attendants surrounding the carriage, riding the winds.

In front and behind the carriage were many knights mounted on flying lions. These knights were uniformly dressed and emitted an extremely formidable aura, making their powerful strength apparent. They seemed like guards for the person in the carriage.

The hissing sound was coming from the azure Qilin pulling the carriage; they were exhaling their breath as they pulled the carriage in rapid flight, quickly arriving above Hai Ling City.

The carriage stopped in the air right in front of Lin Chen and the others, then descended toward the center of the city.

"Huh, it looks like they’re heading for this inn, huh?"

Chen Youdong, seemingly unfazed, laughed and said, "This is the best inn in the whole of Hai Ling City. Given their grand entrance, they obviously come from a significant background. If they intend to stay the night here, it’s very likely that they will choose this place. Here, it’s normal to bump into anyone."

Lin Chen scanned everyone and said in puzzlement, "There are no insignias of any powers."

"They must have deliberately concealed them."

Chen Youdong explained with a smile, "Not everyone likes to reveal their identity when they travel. While showing your identity may reduce some troubles, it could also attract many unknown problems."

By now, the entourage had completely settled down in the spacious courtyard of the inn. The azure Qilins were led away to a shelter for demonic beasts, and a young woman stepped down from the carriage.

This woman, draped in a gauze skirt, had her face covered with white gauze, which clearly had a veiling spell on it. One could vaguely see some features through it, but not clearly, creating a sense of seeing flowers through fog. However, it was certain that she was a beautiful woman.

That figure, that temperamento, and that face shape—to say that she wasn’t beautiful would be absurd.

The handmaids quickly led the woman veiled in gauze into a separate courtyard, while the accompanying guards dispersed to various locations, securing the entire yard. The extent of their vigilance suggested that not even a fly could get through.

"Just one look and you can tell it’s a wealthy family’s young miss traveling. Each of those guards looks strong and fierce. Even the handmaids are not to be trifled with. However, the strongest one is likely the leader of the guards..."

Chen Youdong withdrew his gaze and laughed, "Those who come to Hai Ling City, apart from a few conducting local business, most are looking to take the ship to the Northern Sea. The Sea King will depart tomorrow. Perhaps this group will be passengers on the Sea King as well."

Lin Chen casually asked, "How many people can the Sea King carry?"

Chen Youdong laughed, "Around two thousand or so for guests. Including the crew members, guards, and many service personnel, there must be at least three to four thousand people on the ship."

As they spoke, another giant ship suddenly arrived in the sky, hovering above the city. A troop of guards flew out from the giant ship and formed neat lines.

Then, a large crowd appeared, protected and escorted by all the guards as they made their way towards the inn below.

"Monks, Taoists?"

Lin Chen looked at the group of people surrounded by the guards in the middle, his eyes slightly surprised.

Chen Youdong replied, "They must be the visiting delegation I spoke of. It’s precisely because they are traveling that the Sea King’s voyage was scheduled, allowing us to catch a ride. Otherwise, we would have to bide our time for an ’A’ grade ship."

Purple Cloud curiously asked, "A visiting delegation, why are they all monks and Taoists?"

Chen Youdong chuckled, "Maybe it’s a matter of religious affairs. Although there are many sects in Eastern Brilliance, only Buddhism, Taoism, and the Dragon Mountain Sect have truly established their scale and influence. Most of the Northern Sea is inhabited by the Sea Tribe, who worships the Sea God Sect. The sects often engage in various exchanges, contests, and activities."

Upon closer inspection, Lin Chen noticed that the bald were naturally Buddhists, but the remaining Taoists, wearing Taoist robes and hairpins, were divided into two types of attire: one in blue robes and one in black robes, representing Taoism and the Dragon Mountain Sect respectively.

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "It seems like this trip on the ship won’t be lacking in honored guests."