Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 2823 - 2843: Senior, Care for a Deal?

Chapter 2823: Chapter 2843: Senior, Care for a Deal?

This idea had just popped into Lin Chen’s head, and he was finding it hard to restrain himself.

Su Hao was an artifact refining master whose skills were said to be the best throughout the entire Bitter Sea Immortal Domain. If he could help Lin refine artifacts, or even teach me artifact refinement, the gains would indeed be immense!

What would I offer in return?

Mere access to a flame!

It’s like a smoker craving a smoke, pulling out a cigarette only to find their lighter won’t ignite, and then asking someone else for a light. There would be no loss to myself.

Lin Chen rapidly analyzed the pros and cons of this situation in his head. Currently, he was regarded as a junior generation by the esteemed True Person Tai Xu and a friend of Gong Jianying, having just visited Mount Taixu. With this background, surely Su Hao wouldn’t do anything as improper as taking help without returning the favor, right?

Besides, no matter how powerful Su Hao was, he was just a Peak Great Luo Beginning Immortal. If he really intended to do something to me, Zhen Liuxue would be recovering very soon. At that time, the combined force of Zhen Liuxue and Tia would be more than enough to give him trouble!

It was Lin Chen’s first meeting with Su Hao, and as they were not familiar with each other, it was natural that Lin was more cautious. But after much deliberation, Lin felt this was a venture he could undertake!

Su Hao had approached an old man and greeted him. The two chatted for a while and then prepared to leave.

Lin Chen sent a telepathic message to Gong Jianying, "I’m going out to handle some business; join me and keep Wan Yan Jie from following."

Lin Chen left first, and soon after Gong Jianying made up an excuse to get rid of Wan Yan Jie and followed Lin out.

"What’s all this secrecy about?"

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "What kind of person is Sect Master Su?"

Gong Jianying was somewhat puzzled by Lin’s question but still answered promptly, "He is highly esteemed, with a great reputation across the entire Bitter Sea Immortal Domain."

Lin Chen nodded, "I’m planning to strike a deal with him."

Gong Jianying looked at Lin Chen with surprise, "You’re not thinking of asking him to help you refine a flying sword, are you?"

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "Indeed, that’s the plan, though the specifics will depend on how the negotiation goes."

Gong Jianying asked in confusion, "What will you offer him in exchange for helping you refine a sword?"

"Doesn’t he wish to borrow fire?"

Lin Chen said, smiling, "I’ll simply lend him some fire. The reason I wanted you to come with me was to flaunt Mount Taixu’s influence. Just in case he becomes too attached to the fire, or even harbors other ideas, then without your presence, I’d be in deep trouble, wouldn’t I?"

With a smile, Gong Jianying immediately understood Lin Chen’s intentions, "Alright, I’ll accompany you."

The two walked out side by side, quickly catching up with Su Hao in the passage.

"Sect Master Su, please wait."

Su Hao stopped walking, turned his head to look at the two, and a smile appeared on his face, "So, you must be True Person Tai Xu’s junior disciple, right?"

Gong Jianying bowed and said, "Junior Gong Jianying pays respects to the Senior."

Su Hao laughed, "What brings you two chasing after me?"

Gong Jianying pointed to Lin Chen, "This is Lin Chen from the Ten Thousand Gods Immortal Domain, a rising talent whom my master holds in high regard. He asked me to accompany him to visit the Senior, as he has business to discuss with you."

Su Hao’s gaze settled on Lin Chen, assessing him briefly but finding himself unable to penetrate Lin’s veiled strength.

This kid is impressive!

"Lin, what business do you wish to discuss with me?"

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "Senior, how about we find a quiet place to talk?"

Su Hao didn’t put on airs and laughed in response, "Fine, come with me."

With a sweep of his large sleeve, an invisible force suddenly enveloped the two, and in an instant Su Hao’s figure shifted, reappearing on an empty open space, evidently far from Xuanbai Valley.

Upon releasing the two, Su Hao said with a laugh, "We won’t be disturbed here. So, what is it you wish to discuss?"

Lin Chen stated plainly, "I saw that earlier the Senior wished to borrow fire from True Person Tai Xu and Senior Brother Zhou, so I wanted to discuss the matter of lending you some fire."

Su Hao’s eyes lit up, "You have miraculous fire? A fire with extremely high temperatures yet incredibly stable?"

Lin Chen nodded, "Phoenix Fire."

The Yin Yang Ghost Fire was not powerful enough and the Sun Real Fire could attract unnecessary trouble, so Lin Chen chose the Phoenix Fire.

However, Su Hao had never heard of Phoenix fire and asked in confusion, "Forgive my ignorance, but what exactly is this Phoenix Fire you speak of?"

Lin Chen took out the porcelain bottle with the Phoenix Fire and released it.

Upon seeing it, Su Hao’s eyes suddenly lit up. He instinctively reached out only to abruptly halt himself, seeking permission, "May I give it a try?"

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "Please, be my guest!"

Su Hao was unaware of the Phoenix Fire, for there were too many unique fires in the world, and being confined to the Bitter Sea Immortal Domain, he hadn’t encountered them all. But as an artifact refining master, he possessed an exceptional ability to discern the qualities of such mystical flames.

After just a few simple tests, Su Hao’s face lit up with indescribable joy.

"Not only is this Phoenix Fire extraordinarily hot, but it is also incredibly stable. Most importantly, I detect a spirit within it. Has this fire gained sentience and intellect?"

Lin Chen nodded, "Yes."

Su Hao was overjoyed, "A miraculous fire that has gained sentience is extremely rare, even across the entire Immortal Realm. For you to have the opportunity to obtain such a treasure, you truly are someone blessed by destiny..."