Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 2496 - 2516: Human Sentiment? I’d Rather Have Him Owe Me!

Chapter 2496: Chapter 2516: Human Sentiment? I’d Rather Have Him Owe Me!

Li Yunruo’s face showed an embarrassed expression.

Upon seeing this, Lin Chen immediately understood a bit.

"So the Li Family is willing to save Shangguan Wenyin in principle, but they don’t want to get involved in the consequences. They don’t want to mire themselves in it, so they use others as a front. If something goes wrong, they can stay out of it?"

Li Yunruo bit her lip, "I’ve also tried hiring people outside, but as soon as they hear it’s for the Kutuo Sea, they all refuse. Those willing to go lack the ability to bring someone back quietly. In short, they think the risk is too great, and they dare not provoke the Sea God Sect, so no one dares to take up the task."

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "So you’ve come to me as a desperate resort."

Li Yunruo, her words hitting close to home, had an embarrassed look in her eyes, but then she spoke earnestly, "As long as Mr. Lin is willing, you can name your terms. Even though the Li Family is reluctant to deal with this matter personally, they’re willing to offer a generous reward."

Lin Chen thought for a moment, "I’ve heard that your Sea God Sect headquarters has a Wish Power Pool where, with a special contribution, one can be granted permission to cultivate there for a set period, is that true?"

Upon hearing this, Li Yunruo knew what Lin Chen was hinting at and shook her head, "That is true, but each person granted access to cultivate in the Wish Power Pool is specially approved by the Sect Hierarch, and no one else has the authority to promise that. So if you want to enter for cultivation, it’s not possible."

Lin Chen was not disappointed by this answer, "Having that is enough; I won’t press the issue for the time being."

Lin Chen was actually just inquiring. It would be impossible for the Li Family to take such a risk on his behalf.

Why would the Li Family take that risk for him?

That would be a genuine collusion with the Dragon Mountain Sect, a plot for sedition!

As for any compensation, they could simply give it directly to Li Yunruo, who would then hand it over to him. If something really went wrong, throwing Li Yunruo to the wolves would suffice to keep the Li Family unscathed.

If the Li Family helped him secure an entrance quota, it meant the current powers within the Li Family were involved, implicating the whole Li Family. If trouble arose, no one in the Li Family would be able to escape!

Li Yunruo cautiously asked, "Do you have any conditions?"

Lin Chen thought for a bit, "I can go and rescue Shangguan Wenyin, but the Kutuo Sea is vast. I might not be able to find Shangguan Wenyin, and even if I do, he might not be willing to leave with me. If he doesn’t wish to leave, you can’t count it as my failure."

Li Yunruo nodded without hesitation, "I’ll give you an Image Recording Stone. It contains what I said to him; he’ll definitely follow you once he listens. Even if he doesn’t want to leave, as long as you bring back his response, it’s still considered a success."

Lin Chen nodded, "Okay. Additionally, if Shangguan Wenyin is willing to give me a Supreme Cultivation Technique, then upon return, you need to provide me with the High-grade Cultivation Method you practice. I assure you, I won’t disclose it, and even if it gets revealed, I won’t betray you."

Li Yunruo nodded, "No problem."

Lin Chen looked at Li Yunruo and contemplated, "I will seek this favor from Shangguan Wenyin. Compared to a favor from the Li Family, I prefer his."

Li Yunruo’s face showed a trace of surprise, and then she became solemn, offering a formal bow, "Big brother Shangguan said you were a heroic and chivalrous gentleman, and seeing you now, it indeed holds true. No matter the outcome, Li Yunruo thanks Mr. Lin here in advance. Should Mr. Lin need anything in the future, I will make every effort to repay the favor."

Lin Chen readily said, "Let’s arrange it then. How long are you planning to throw me in there?"

"One year, how about that? Any shorter and it could be suspicious and attract unnecessary attention. If it’s too short, I’m afraid you won’t be able to find Big brother Shangguan."

Lin Chen nodded, "Alright!"

Lin Chen agreed without haggling, mostly because he had the ultimate assurance.

The Heavenly Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Tower!

Unrivaled in defense!

Although Lin Chen had never been to the Kutuo Sea, he believed that since others could survive it without dying, the Linglong Tower would definitely withstand it, too.

One year, half a year, it didn’t matter; he could just hide in the Linglong Tower and cultivate if need be.

If there were enough resources for cultivation, perhaps he could even hide in there for a hundred years without issue.

Once the plan was confirmed, Li Yunruo left.

Three days later, Li Yunruo returned, handing an Image Recording Stone to Lin Chen and pointed to the man behind her.

"Everything is arranged. He will take you into the sect. You’ll then head to the Kutuo Sea as a prisoner. The treatment might be rough, so I ask for Mr. Lin’s understanding."

Lin Chen accepted the Image Recording Stone and calmly replied, "No problem."

Since he had to disguise himself as a prisoner, he naturally couldn’t act above others. The more he drew attention, the more likely his cover would be blown.

The man led Lin Chen along, advising him on many matters, including his fake identity.

At the moment, Lin Chen was called "Chen Fan," an ordinary name. Punished for violating the sect’s rules, he was sentenced to harvest beads in the Kutuo Sea for one year as a form of disciplining.

Lin Chen changed into the robes of a Sea God Sect disciple and, with the token of Sea God Sect disciple Chen Fan, he became a Sea God Sect disciple in the blink of an eye.

Lin Chen was led into an underground dungeon and pushed into a cell.

"Go in and behave. Don’t cause trouble, and don’t think of escaping. This is inside the sect; where can you run to? Just go to the Kutuo Sea and tough it out, and it’ll all be over. If you escape, that would really complicate