Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 2765 - 2785: He has ill intentions towards you, what about others?

Chapter 2765: Chapter 2785: He has ill intentions towards you, what about others?

"Where is Zuo Dongxu?"

Although Gu Maduo was surprised, he still appeared very calm, after all, he was an outsider.

Lin Chen made a surprised expression, "Isn’t he with you?"

Gu Maduo fixed his gaze on Lin Chen and said coldly, "After the Crystal Scorpion chased you away, he followed you..."

Lin Chen looked puzzled, "He didn’t show up. Several Crystal Scorpions chased me. In my panic, I ran downwards, inadvertently drawing out even more Crystal Scorpions. I led them around in circles and eventually used a life-saving tactic to bury myself in the sand, hiding my breath, and then I managed to evade their search..."

"When those Crystal Scorpions couldn’t find me, they turned around a few times and each went their own way. Then I finally found an opportunity to quickly leave... There are Crystal Scorpions everywhere below; he couldn’t have had an accident, could he?"

Gu Maduo stared into Lin Chen’s eyes and after a few seconds, he spoke in a deep voice, "Then let’s wait a bit longer."

"Alright!"

Lin Chen nodded, and without uttering another word, quietly floated in mid-air.

After waiting for quite some time, Gu Maduo stood up and said calmly, "It’s been so long without any sign; it seems he’s more likely unlucky than not."

Lin Chen asked, "What should we do then?"

Lin Chen did not display much feigned anxiety because he was pretty sure that Gu Maduo knew everything.

If so, why pretend?

There was no need for an elaborate excuse; it just had to be plausible. Overdoing it might actually lead Gu Maduo to mock him inside.

Gu Maduo looked at Lin Chen, his face revealing a meaningful smile, "We only teamed up because of Zuo Dongxu. You are just a Daluo Mysterious Immortal in strength; I really don’t want to be teamed up with a Daluo Mysterious Immortal. Since he’s gone, let’s just dissolve our team."

Lin Chen nodded cleanly, "Alright, I appreciate the care from Brother Gu and thank you!"

Gu Maduo chuckled, "The one who looked after you was Zuo Dongxu, not me. I didn’t miss out on getting any Tail Stings."

Lin Chen sighed, "I’ll wait here a bit longer then. I hope Brother Zuo has fortune as vast as heaven and can return safely."

Gu Maduo nodded, "Then you keep waiting... Did you say there are quite a few Crystal Scorpions down there?"

Lin Chen nodded, "Yes, there are many, but it seems there are also other cultivators below. When I was hiding, I faintly heard intense fighting, but I couldn’t determine the distance..."

Gu Maduo said with a laugh, "Alright, I’ll go down and have a look. Take care of yourself."

"Alright!"

Lin Chen bowed, "Take care, Brother Gu."

Gu Maduo gave Lin Chen a deep look and then plunged headfirst into the abyss.

Lin Chen breathed a sigh of relief. As it turned out, Gu Maduo really was a loner who disliked meddling in others’ affairs. He saw through everything but chose to remain detached, not engaging in cause and effect.

If Gu Maduo had intervened, Lin Chen might have had to prepare to take him out as well.

Now, Lin Chen, with his merged five paths, had perfected his Five Elements Great Escape and, in addition to his Sword Bone and the Eight-Armed Arhat, would have a clear advantage over Gu Maduo’s Golden Hand in a direct confrontation.

After all, the Golden Hand could not escape the Five Elements. Thus, in a battle against Lin Chen, he naturally wouldn’t have the upper hand.

Lin Chen sat cross-legged atop the sea of clouds, quietly waiting.

At this moment, Gu Maduo was in the abyss. If Lin Chen went down, he would undoubtedly encounter him, so it was better to spend the time here and observe further.

Although he intended to help Lan Qiangwei accumulate points, he now had over a thousand points, so he was not in a hurry.

A figure floated towards him from a distance. Lin Chen turned to look and his eyes suddenly brightened.

Lan Qiangwei!

When Lan Qiangwei saw Lin Chen, a soft smile also appeared on her originally indifferent face as she flew towards him.

"Lin Xi, have you left seclusion?"

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "Yes, I just came out the day before yesterday..."

Lan Qiangwei knew about Lin Chen’s Carp Dragon Realm, so she wasn’t surprised at all to see Lin Chen here.

Such an opportunity to rack up points with such strength—who wouldn’t want to earn a bit more?

"Are you here alone?"

Lin Chen honestly answered, "I came here with Zuo Dongxu and Gu Maduo."

Lan Qiangwei’s face showed a puzzled expression, "You formed a team with them?"

Having some understanding of Lin Chen, she knew he didn’t quite match the style of those two men. How could they have possibly teamed up?

Lin Chen nodded but suddenly asked, "What do you think of Zuo Dongxu?"

Lan Qiangwei didn’t know why Lin Chen was asking this, but he had always made a good impression on her, and he had once saved her life, so after thinking a bit, she answered frankly, "He’s quite scheming, somewhat selfish, but that’s not necessarily a big flaw since most cultivators are like that."

Lin Chen nodded, "When I came out, he and Gu Maduo had teamed up to hunt Crystal Scorpions and met me. He then took the initiative to ask me to join them..."

Lin Chen explained the situation of forming the team at that time, and Lan Qiangwei’s expression immediately became grave, and her voice grew serious, "He wouldn’t feel guilty towards me, and he probably harbors ill intentions towards you. Where is he now?"