Chapter 138: Years of Silence, Forgotten the Might of Lord Hong Shen

The two of them gave the parcels a thorough cleaning, and reaped a good haul.

They sold everything that could be sold, leaving only a set of gear that Jiang Chen found hard to deal with.

It was the Fire God set.

The gear came from Luoji, forged jointly by a blacksmith and an alchemist.

Although it is merely golden equipment, its stats already far surpass ordinary golden sets, coming very close to the Hell Outpost set.

Moreover, the Fire God set is crafted specifically for the Fire God Fighter, a Mythological Class profession, granting corresponding bonuses to all of its skills.

For other professionals, wearing the set yields no obvious effect,

so selling it is also difficult.

Jiang Chen also felt the gear was of little use to him, so he decided to take them back and hand them over to Hong Jishi for disposal.

Via the Teleportation Array, Jiang Chen and Lin Caier returned to Shenlong University.

The prolonged teleport left Lin Caier a bit weak; she shut her eyes, curled up in Jiang Chen's arms, and only after a while did she begin to recover. She has never been very adept at teleportation.

Lin Caier said weakly, "I won't go back to the university."

She wants to find that second‑grandfather, not at the university.

Jiang Chen nodded, "Go ahead, be careful on the way."

After Lin Caier left, Jiang Chen contacted Hong Jishi.

Through the Communicator, Hong Jishi's voice came, "Why did you come back?"

Jiang Chen replied, "I came back to submit the mission."

The other end of the Communicator was silent for two seconds, then Hong Jishi said displeased, "You say you completed the mission?"

Jiang Chen answered calmly, "Yes."

Hong Jishi was silent for a moment, then said, "Then hurry over; do you still need me to pick you up?"

Jiang Chen took out the Teleport Stone Hong Jishi had given him and activated it

to teleport to Hong Shen Courtyard.

Inside Hong Shen Courtyard, Li Xueru was sitting with eyes closed, cultivating.

When he saw Hong Jishi, he was not greatly surprised, merely saying calmly, "What's there to be startled about? With Jiang Chen's ability, running a few more Instances makes your assigned missions not difficult."

Hong Jishi thought it was true; given Jiang Chen's Instance‑running capability, his own tasks are at most time‑consuming, not laborious.

Footsteps sounded outside the courtyard; Jiang Chen arrived.

"Come sit, pour your own tea," Hong Jishi said bluntly to him.

Jiang Chen, now accustomed, first poured tea for Hong Jishi and Li Xueru, then sat down to pour tea for himself.

Hong Jishi glanced at Jiang Chen, assessing him.

He couldn't help but let out a strange shout.

Li Xueru frowned and said displeased, "If you have something to say, say it properly; stop always clamoring."

Hong Jishi ignored Li Xueru, continued staring at Jiang Chen, then, surprised, said, "Kid, how have you already reached Level 26? Such rapid leveling."

Jiang Chen felt his leveling wasn't that fast, since he always ran Instances with Lin Caier and gave half the experience to her.

Otherwise, he should be around Level 28 now.

"All the Cooldown Talismans are used up?"

"Used up."

Hong Jishi roughly calculated and showed a puzzled expression.

"No, no, even if you solo the Nightmare Dungeon continuously, you couldn't level this fast."

Jiang Chen shook his head slightly, "I run Hell Instances, but with one companion."

Hong Jishi stared wide‑eyed at Jiang Chen.

Li Xueru laughed heartily, "I told you, this kid might go run Hell Instances, and the person he brings,"

"is the beloved granddaughter of Lin Laotou."

Jiang Chen openly admitted, "Yes."

Hong Jishi, Lin Zhenzi, and Li Xueru are all major figures of the same rank.

Cooperating to fight the Abyss, they must all know each other.

"That title…"

"Got it, title: Dragon Clan War King, All Attributes +500, Skill consumption halved."

Jiang Chen said as he produced all the materials Hong Jishi needed, and also brought out the dim, faded Cooldown Talismans.

"Lord Hong Shen, I can't find the alchemist, I'm in trouble,"

Hong Jishi chuckled, "You're really straightforward; you should know recharging a Cooldown Talisman isn't easy."

Jiang Chen, blunt and thick‑skinned, said, "Lord Hong Shen once said he likes things straight forward and dislikes beating around the bush."

"If you need anything, Lord Hong Shen, just say, I'll see if I can get it."

Hong Jishi gathered the items, "Alright, you don't need to do anything; I'll handle this, and I'll inform you when it's ready."

"Thank you, Lord Hong Shen."

Hong Jishi, pleased with Jiang Chen's attitude, said, "You know about the Professional Competition, right?"

Jiang Chen nodded, "I know."

"The Professional Competition is held every five years; this time it's hosted by our Shenlong Empire, scheduled ten days from now. How do you feel about it?"

Jiang Chen said, "I will participate."

Hong Jishi took a sip of tea, his expression turning serious, "I not only want you to join, I want you to win the championship in your group."

"The specific rules will be announced later; keep an eye on the Communicator, and you'll know then."

"Fine."

Jiang Chen had no extra idle words and agreed outright.

Hong Jishi simply likes Jiang Chen's straightforward and decisive temperament.

At this moment Jiang Chen took out

a set of gear: "Lord Hong Shen, these items still need you to handle them."

Hong Jishi's eyes narrowed slightly: "The golden Fire God set from the Fire God Temple of the Ancient Roman Church—how did it end up in your hands?"

Li Xueru also showed interest: "I heard the Ancient Roman Church produced a fighter last year and gave him the golden Fire God set; you wouldn't have…?"

Jiang Chen recounted the whole incident.

Hong Jishi frowned and pondered.

Li Xueru sneered: "When did you become so cowardly, daring to act against our people? If you kill, then kill, and besides you're not truly dead."

"Even if you truly die, so what? At worst we can wipe out the Ancient Roman Church as well."

At that moment, a strong murderous intent radiated from Li Xueru.

The murderous intent, as if tangible, rippled back and forth in Hong Shen Courtyard, causing the entire courtyard to tremble.

Hong Jishi coughed twice: "Stop. You're not a husky; you're not allowed to wreck the place."

Li Xueru only then ceased, saying nothing.

Jiang Chen's mouth twitched slightly; the two's relationship had become so close that they could say anything.

Hong Jishi put away the golden Fire God set: "Leave this to me; you don't need to worry. It's been years since I last acted, seems you've forgotten my other name."

Hong Shen's other name.

Jiang Chen felt a slight shock in his heart.

Divine Dragon God of Killing!

Hong Shen once stormed into Xiaobanzi Nation alone, cutting a swath of killing; that battle shook heaven and earth.

Many Elite Professionals came to block him, but none could stop him.

Hong Shen was so dominant that of the three top strongmen from Xiaobanzi Nation, he killed two.

He almost achieved the feat of a single person wiping out a nation.

From then on, Hong Shen was again called the God of Killing.

Later, Hong Shen's deeds became scarce.

Especially in recent years, Hong Shen

has lived reclusively, rarely leaving.

It seems murderous intent has risen again; the Ancient Roman Church is in for trouble.

After Jiang Chen left, Hong Jishi chuckled: "This can't be done by me alone; we need to pull Lin Laotou in as well."

Li Xueru said softly: "If that guy dares to speak of Lin Laotou's precious granddaughter, the Ancient Roman Church won't be completely destroyed this time, but will be half‑ruined."

Hong Jishi laughed: "I'll go find Lin Laotou; you help charge the Cooldown Talisman with energy, and also take care of the Baojun Necklace."

"Alright."

Li Xueru readily agreed.

Half an hour later, at the Ancient Roman Church.

A massive Fireball appeared in the sky.

The Fireball's diameter exceeded a hundred meters, covering the sky like a great sun.

Sunlight vanished, and the entire Ancient Roman Church was bathed in crimson.

Temperature rose sharply, the ground seemed about to ignite.

A large crowd of troops rushed out of the Church, each with terror on their faces.

"Heavens, what's happening?"

"Where did that Fireball come from?"

"How can there be such a huge Fireball? It's terrifying— is this the spell of a Divine Level mage?"

"Is the Fire God descending?"

"Look, there's someone on the edge of the Fireball!"

"Enemy! Standing in the void, a Third Transcendence Elite Professional."

Lin Zhenzi and Hong Jishi stood in the void.

"Lei Deng, get out for me!"

"Lei Deng, get out for me!"

"Lei Deng, get out for me!"

Lin Zhenzi roared like a lion, shaking the entire Ancient Roman Church with a buzzing sound.

The people inside the Church were also frightened pale, not knowing when they had provoked these two great strongmen.