Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 2516 - 2536: Please Senior, Come Out of Retirement!

Chapter 2516: Chapter 2536: Please Senior, Come Out of Retirement!

Lin Chen had never expected that Mo Jingjing, who had disappeared for several years, would actually appear by the side of the old Sect Hierarch.

After being led to her room by Mo Jingjing, she finally asked in a low voice, "How is my father doing?"

Lin Chen said with a smile, "He’s fine, don’t worry."

After a pause, Lin Chen asked, "Why are you here, and is it convenient to talk about it?"

Mo Jingjing spoke softly, "I was being hunted and killed and ended up here. The benefactor saved me, and after knowing the reason why I came here, he allowed me to stay, as going out would mean certain death for someone with my strength, sooner or later."

Lin Chen nodded, "You are quite lucky."

Mo Jingjing sighed, "Yes, as a female cultivator, it’s really difficult to get by safely in the Kutuo Sea."

Lin Chen said reassuringly, "Don’t worry, once the Saint Child finds this place and talks to the Senior, perhaps none of us will need to stay here anymore."

Mo Jingjing’s eyes widened with surprise, "We can leave?"

Lin Chen glanced at the room next door, "That will depend on the Senior’s decision."

Mo Jingjing hummed in acknowledgment, speaking in a low voice, "The Senior is very kind, you needn’t worry, just settle down here in peace. Even though we are inside the belly of the giant turtle, it doesn’t impede cultivation. Of course, if you wish to break through your realm and undergo tribulation, you need to go outside."

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "I just broke through the realm. Who knows how many years and months it will be until the next time, so I’m not in a hurry."

Mo Jingjing nodded, "Then rest well, and if there’s anything you need, just call for me."

"Okay, thank you for the trouble!"

Lin Chen then settled down within the belly of the giant turtle, and as Mo Jingjing had said, although it was the inside of a giant turtle’s stomach, the place was still rich with spiritual Qi, and cultivation was entirely possible.

The old Sect Hierarch clearly harbored suspicions about Lin Chen, and since Lin Chen’s identity was merely that of an ordinary sect disciple, not someone of high position, he had never sought Lin Chen for questioning after he had settled down.

Lin Chen wasn’t in a rush, as all the information he had revealed was true; the only falsehood was his identity, which Shangguan Wenyin would not expose.

He was safe.

And thus, he stayed for a semi-annual period until he saw Shangguan Wenyin, drenched in blood, his face deathly pale.

This guy had finally arrived!

But with this ghastly appearance, could it be that he had already clashed with the giant turtle?

Shangguan Wenyin approached the boat with a solemn expression, his eyes filled with both hope and caution.

Lin Chen stepped out of the room door and greeted Shangguan Wenyin with a bow, "Great One, you have finally arrived!"

Shangguan Wenyin’s eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets upon seeing Lin Chen, his expression one of extreme astonishment.

"Lin... How are you here? I thought you had failed your Breaking the Realm!"

Lin Chen replied respectfully, "Your subordinate chose an uninhabited area of the sea for Promotion and accidentally disturbed the old Sect Hierarch’s meditation. Right after succeeding in Breaking the Realm, I was sucked into this place by the giant turtle. I have been waiting here for the Great One’s arrival all these six months."

Having finished his explanation, Shangguan Wenyin understood the entire situation, and with an expression of delight, he said, "You’re saying... the old Sect Hierarch is here?"

Lin Chen nodded and said no more.

The information that needed to be revealed had been shared, the necessary warnings had been given, and the rest did not require Lin Chen’s involvement. It was now up to Shangguan Wenyin to persuade the old Sect Hierarch.

Given the old Sect Hierarch’s attitude towards him, it seemed possible that he really was persecuted by the current Sect Hierarch and that the relentless pursuit had probably been churning anger within him.

If given the chance, the old Sect Hierarch would surely burst forth to reclaim his power.

Shangguan Wenyin floated in mid-air, making a respectful bow, "Holy Son of the Sea God Sect, Shangguan Wenyin, pays his respects to the Senior."

The room door of the old Sect Hierarch opened, and the old Sect Hierarch, sitting with his legs crossed, spoke calmly, "How can you prove your identity?"

Shangguan Wenyin took out his Holy Son’s Order, "This is the Holy Son’s Order, please have a look, Senior!"

The Holy Son’s Order flew into the room and landed in the hands of the old Sect Hierarch, who swept it with his Divine Sense, softening his expression slightly.

The identity of the Holy Son of the Sea God Sect was revered, and if someone really wanted to eliminate the old Sect Hierarch, they would definitely not allow the Holy Son to take such a risk. Coupled with Lin Chen’s previous words now verified, he largely believed Lin Chen and Shangguan Wenyin.

"Come in."

"Yes!"

Shangguan Wenyin stepped off and walked into the room of the old Sect Hierarch, his eyes lighting up with excitement upon seeing the old man seated in meditation.

He had seen the records and confirmed that the old man before his eyes was indeed Fan Tianxing, the last generation’s Sect Hierarch.

"I heard you’ve been looking for me?"

Shangguan Wenyin bowed and said, "Senior, the Sea God Sect is currently plagued with factional strife and continuous internal conflict, with selfish interests at heart rather than the welfare of the Sect. The current Sect Hierarch is immersed in cultivation, neglecting the affairs of the Sect, which have fallen into the hands of the greedy. If this continues for long, the Sea God Sect is at risk of disintegration."

"I’ve consulted numerous documents and secretly investigated, finding that there might be something fishy about the former Sect Hierarch’s retirement. I wanted to find the Senior and request that you emerge to reorganize the Sea God Sect!"

Fan Tianxing stared at Shangguan Wenyin, "It’s confirmed that you are the Holy Son, but how can you convince me that you aren’t sent by that person to coax me out into the open, to root me out completely?"

Shangguan Wenyin took out an old compass-like item and respectfully handed it to Fan Tianxing.

"This was given to me by Dean Wu of the Elders’ Court. He said if I truly found you, I should give this to you..."