Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 2289 - 2309: Lin Chen, You Still Claim to be a Loose Cultivator!_1

Chapter 2289: Chapter 2309: Lin Chen, You Still Claim to be a Loose Cultivator!_1

Chen Youdong had just seen a character who usually appeared cold and detached while gambling, seemingly not caring to interact with others. However, when Lin Chen sat down, they chatted quite enthusiastically.

This Lin Chen must have an impressive background!

Chen Youdong had always been proud of his ability to judge people. It was precisely this skill that had allowed him to climb to where he was today.

At the pier, Chen Youdong observed Lin Chen and his two companions. From their conversation and behavior, he surmised that these three must have significant histories. After all, they spoke of some sensitive matters without the usual caution and fear of trouble that most cultivators displayed, exuding a very natural confidence.

Otherwise, why would Chen Youdong initiate conversation and seek to befriend them?

Was it really for some kind of spending quota?

No way!

Chen Youdong didn’t expect to receive any immediate reward for making a friend; it was purely an instinctual behavior ingrained in him.

While out and about, it’s better to make friends rather than enemies - the more friends you have, the more paths are open to you!

Chen Youdong complimented, "It seems Young Brother Lin has quite the origin. I fear calling you ’younger brother’ may be presumptuous."

Lin Chen replied with a hearty laugh, "Not at all, I am young, so it’s normal for you to call me ’younger brother.’ I don’t really have any background, just a loose cultivator. I’ve only had dealings with a senior from Dragon Cloud Mountain once, nothing more than a little connection."

Loose Cultivator?

Chen Youdong didn’t believe it, but he wasn’t foolish enough to call him out on it.

When someone says that about themselves, would you expose them just to show off how well-informed you are?

"Then I won’t stand on ceremony, Young Brother Lin, since you don’t want to play anymore, let’s go check out something else..."

"Alright!"

The three people explored the entire ship and found that apart from gambling, there were indeed many other entertaining activities, many quite thrilling, and there were even underground boxing matches to be watched.

Naturally, the boxing ring isn’t on the ship, but out on the vast sea, where spectators can enjoy ultra-violent battles between immortals and even place bets.

Just as they were strolling, a beam of radiance flew through the air and stopped above Lin Chen.

Lin Chen reached out and caught it; it was a message from Master You Hezi.

"Friend Lin, I’ve mentioned your dinner invitation, and eight people are willing to attend. It includes Xuanhezi of the Dragon Mountain Sect whom I mentioned before; he initially didn’t want to join, but after learning about the Ancestral Master considering taking you as a disciple, he changed his mind and agreed..."

Are they intending to check my worth in person?

Lin Chenxin felt open-hearted and not at all daunted.

While in the matter of taking disciples, the advantage is usually on the Master’s side, what Master wouldn’t scramble to take on a genuine genius?

Isn’t it quite normal for sects to fight over a disciple with outstanding natural talent?

Although my own talents aren’t anything special, that doesn’t mean I don’t have the right to refuse, does it?

Even Master Floating Cloud himself hasn’t said anything.

After reading the message, Lin Chen turned to Purple Cloud and said, "Eight people, including Xuanhezi from the Dragon Mountain Sect, will join. You’re coming with me, right?"

Purple Cloud smiled sweetly, "Sure."

Chen Youdong listened, completely confused. What was happening?

Xuanhezi from the Dragon Mountain Sect?

Isn’t he one of the sect’s most outstanding disciples in the past few centuries?

Lin Chen began to explain proactively to Chen Youdong: "I won quite a few spirit stones with Master You Hezi before, and since I have a connection with a senior from Dragon Cloud Mountain, I mentioned inviting all members of the Three Sons of Longshan for a meal. Now it turns out eight have agreed..."

Chen Youdong’s pupils constricted slightly. My God, is he that impressive?

Inviting all members of the Three Sons of Longshan to dinner?

And eight agreed?

Lin Chen, you still claim to be a loose cultivator!

The Dragon Mountain Sect doesn’t need your meal; whether they attend or not depends on who extends the invitation, and if that person has enough respect and influence, right?

If I were to run off claiming I wanted to invite all members of the Three Sons of Longshan for a meal, they would only give me a cold look and tell me to get lost.

Lin Chen presumably hasn’t even met those people. Even Master You Hezi was an acquaintance made on the fly. Yet, under such circumstances, once Lin Chen said he was hosting a dinner, eight people actually agreed to participate, including Xuanhezi!

Chen Youdong’s face shifted subtly as he realized he might have befriended a very influential figure today.

Lin Chen said apologetically, "Originally today I should have invited Brother Chen for dinner, but this..."

"No problem, no problem!"

Chen Youdong didn’t let Lin Chen finish and quickly cut in, "You go ahead with your commitments. We have a long journey ahead; there’s plenty of time. No rush, no rush."

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "Alright then, Brother Chen, we’ll make plans another time."

Inwardly, Chen Youdong was eager to join tonight’s gathering, but he knew better than to make such a request, lest it lead to discomfort for all involved.

The disciples of Dragon Mountain Sect give Lin Chen face, but what am I?

Lin Chen has connections with them. With tonight’s gathering, me, an outsider, sticking my nose in would be completely out of place.

Chen Youdong took a stance but had already decided in his heart to strengthen his relationship with Lin Chen afterward.

Someone whom all three of the Three Sons of Longshan consider important couldn’t be anything less, could he?

A big shot!

Absolutely a big shot!