Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 2390 - 2410: Shangguan Wenyin’s Mysterious Invitation

Chapter 2390: Chapter 2410: Shangguan Wenyin’s Mysterious Invitation

"Tss!"

Lin Chen’s brush paused slightly in his hand, the momentary hesitation causing the spiritual power to falter and the talisman paper on the desk to split apart.

Another piece of talisman paper was wasted.

This was the thirty-second talisman to be discarded today.

Lin Chen didn’t seem to mind, carelessly brushing the broken paper aside and smoothly laying out a brand new sheet.

This talisman paper was not the yellow kind Lin Chen remembered, but was made from a composite of various precious materials capable of storing spiritual Qi, and of course, these were only the low-grade ones. The higher-grade talismans used even pricier materials, so expensive that even someone as wealthy as Lin Chen was taken aback.

Studying talismans was a super burner of Spirit Stones, particularly for someone with average talent like Lin Chen, turning out to be an incredibly wasteful choice.

Fortunately, Lin Chen’s own wealth was substantial, and since he was still only learning the basics of talisman drawing, the materials he used were relatively less expensive, allowing him to squander without feeling the pinch.

The Dragon Mountain Cloud Dream Tactics, magical as they were, were of no help to Lin Chen in this moment.

The principle of talismans was generally not complex and not too difficult to comprehend; the most crucial aspect was the drawing, because if even a slight error was made during the process, the entire talisman would be rendered useless.

It’s like a master painter explaining all his techniques and sharing his experience with you; you understand everything, but your own paintings may still fall short of that excellence, even after thousands, or tens of thousands of attempts.

Easy to understand, difficult to execute.

Lin Chen was not discouraged in the slightest. How much time had passed, after all?

As a cultivator with a long lifespan, if there was anything he had in abundance, it was time. If he couldn’t learn something right away, then he would just have to learn it slowly, practice it slowly.

With enough dedication, even an iron rod can be ground into a needle; one day, he too would reach the profound realm where Heaven and Earth become the talisman.

Just as Lin Chen was gathering his thoughts, preparing to draw this simple level one Wind Movement Charm again, there was a knock on the door, followed by the entrance of a disciple from the Dragon Mountain Sect.

"Martial Uncle, someone has left a letter at the entrance; it’s addressed to you by name."

For me?

Lin Chen extended his hand to take the letter, examining it. On the cover was written a line of words.

To be received by Lin Chen of the Dragon Mountain Sect.

After the disciple left, Lin Chen tore open the envelope to find only a single sheet inside, with a line written in a dragon and phoenix dance.

"Brother Lin, I will soon return to headquarters. Before parting, there is an important matter I need to ask of you. The camp is crowded and we risk arousing suspicions should we meet there. There is a city three thousand miles to the east by the name of Grey Moon City; a hundred miles beyond it lies a canyon. I will wait for you there. If you haven’t arrived by nightfall, I shall leave, and you can consider this request unspoken."

The signature at the bottom of the letter was just one word written in a dragon and phoenix dance.

Yin.

Shangguan Wenyin?

Lin Chen read the letter again, but suddenly the paper ignited on its own, quickly turning to ash.

Lin Chen’s brow furrowed slightly.

Since their last meeting, when Lin Chen visited the Sea God Sect and chanced upon Shangguan Wenyin being criticized by the sect, he had not sought him out or seen him again.

Now, suddenly receiving an invitation from Shangguan Wenyin to meet and being told explicitly that he needed a favor, it seemed Shangguan Wenyin was certainly in some considerable trouble.

Shangguan Wenyin remained as proud as ever, stating he would wait only until dusk, thus giving Lin Chen room to refuse.

If Lin Chen wanted no further involvement with him, he could simply find an excuse later, saying he was in closed-door cultivation or had missed the timing upon seeing the letter, thereby letting both parties save face.

Since Shangguan Wenyin had extended the invitation, Lin Chen naturally intended to go.

As Lin Chen was leaving, he ran into Master Floating Cloud leisurely talking to someone at the entrance. Master Floating Cloud asked, "Heading out?"

Lin Chen replied, "Yes, Master, I have some business to attend to."

Master Floating Cloud cautioned, "Be careful."

Lin Chen chuckled, "I’m still here, aren’t I?"

Master Floating Cloud understood instantly and laughed heartily, "You kid, that’s a pretty good ability you have. Go on!"

With an effortless step, Lin Chen vanished on the spot, silent and traceless.

A journey of three thousand miles was not short, but with Lin Chen’s Carefree Walk, he moved incredibly fast and soon arrived at Grey Moon City. With another flicker, he reached a hundred miles east of the city.

A vast canyon unfolded before Lin Chen’s eyes. He soared downward, hovering in mid-air, and proclaimed loudly, "Fellow cultivator, I’ve come to keep the appointment."

Lin Chen didn’t call out the other person’s name nor reveal his own identity, to prevent any information leak.

A figure flew up from a certain point in the canyon, gestured to him, then once again descended into the depths of the canyon.

Lin Chen flew along the rift, reaching the spot where the figure had appeared. There he saw Shangguan Xuanyin standing at the mouth of a cave at the bottom of the valley.

Shangguan Xuanyin beckoned to Lin Chen, then turned and walked into the vast mountain cave.

Lin Chen frowned slightly. Was Shangguan Xuanyin being so cautious? They were thousands of miles from the Sea God Sect’s camp; was such caution necessary?

Lin Chen felt a twinge of strangeness but didn’t hesitate. With one step, he appeared at the cave entrance and walked inside.