Chapter 537: Dare to Get Close to Cai Er, and I

No one knows how Li Xueru did this. He just did it, calm and unhurried, with ease. The beautiful women surrounding him had eyes full of fascination, yet strangely there was no hostility among them.

Divine-level Strongmen or Divine Generals indeed have the privilege of taking multiple wives, but fights and jealousy among women are often inevitable. However, with Li Xueru, this situation seems not to exist.

Yi Ning also witnessed the scene in the crowd, and she, almost supernaturally, turned to Lin Caier and said, "Cai Er, if Jiang Chen later also has many red‑haired confidantes, how would you handle it?"

Lin Caier smiled and shook her head, "Probably not. He usually doesn't talk much, so I doubt many girls would like him that way."

Chu Yao then leaned in and whispered, "What if it really happens? Put yourself in his shoes and think about it."

Lin Caier thought seriously for a moment, then replied, "That depends on their personalities. If they're good‑natured, we might become good sisters."

Yi Ning and Chu Yao widened their eyes, not expecting Lin Caier to give such an answer.

Lin Caier continued, "Do you find it strange? Actually there's nothing special; outstanding people naturally attract many admirers. If that day ever comes, I can't selfishly monopolize him, otherwise he'd be unhappy too."

"Besides, my grandfather also had several wives. My first grandmother, second grandmother, and third grandmother all treated me well."

After hearing Lin Caier's explanation, the two breathed a sigh of relief.

Lin Caier's eyes flickered as she looked at them, "Sister Yi, Sister Shu, have you fallen for Jiang Chen?"

"No, stop talking nonsense!"

"How could that be? I'm so much older than him!"

The two quickly denied it, but the more they did, the more Lin Caier felt they were hiding something.

Lin Caier'er gave a slight smile; she wasn't that easy to fool, "If you really like Jiang Chen, that's fine too. Then we could remain sisters forever."

The two stared at Lin Caier'er without speaking, neither confirming nor denying.

……

After Li Xueru's arrival, the opening time of the Divine Stone Instance finally arrived. A soldier flew out of a fortress; he was also a Divine-level Strongman, representing the military's authority.

The solemn killing aura he exuded spread across the arena, as if one could hear the sound of battlefield horns. It was a soldier's unique aura, cultivated only after countless battles.

Under the influence of this soldier's aura, everyone's expressions turned serious; the previous teasing and jokes vanished without a trace.

Although many present knew that this Divine-level Strongman from the military was actually Hong Jishi's capable subordinate, at this moment he represented the authority and fairness of the Shenlong Empire's army.

He stepped to the center of the venue, his voice loud and clear, announcing, "The 48th Divine Stone Instance is officially opened."

As he spoke, he took out an ancient scroll, threw it forcefully into the air; the scroll exploded mid‑air, turning into a shower of starlight. Within that starlight, a massive Instance Vortex slowly floated into view, previously cleverly hidden in space.

Immediately afterward, formation arrays lit up across the arena, and projections in the sky displayed hundreds of scenes, each precisely showing the interior of the instance. Since the instance was empty at that moment, all scenes showed the same view.

Above each scene floated a number, currently showing 0. Once someone begins to raid the instance, the number will change according to their performance.

Every move each participant makes inside the instance will be displayed unreservedly to everyone's eyes. In such an environment, cheating is impossible. No one can pull tricks under the gaze of so many Divine-level Strongmen.

The Divine Stone Instance is not only for the tempting rewards; it is also an excellent chance to showcase oneself and prove strength. Since its discovery, this instance has attracted countless heroes with its unique rules and mechanisms.

Its marvel lies in allowing only one person to enter, and the challenge content and difficulty adjust intelligently based on the entrant's class and level. Whether you are Level 50 or Level 55, you will face the same high difficulty.

Jiang Chen stood among the crowd, his heart filled with curiosity and anticipation toward the Divine Stone Instance. He suddenly realized that this was not just a simple instance, but more like a massive testing ground.

He whispered to the newly arrived Li Xueru, "Master, what is the highest score for this instance?"

Li Xueru gave a slight smile, a hint of depth in his eyes, "That question, perhaps even I cannot give a definite answer. The Divine Stone Instance has been opened forty‑eight times, each time countless heroes have challenged it, but no one has ever achieved a true perfect score."

A spark of brilliance flashed in Jiang Chen's eyes; he sensed that deeper secrets might lie behind this instance.

Li Xueru explained, "The historical highest record is 95 points; as long as you reach above 90, you can obtain half a Divine Stone."

Jiang Chen asked curiously, "Has anyone ever gotten a perfect 100 points?"

Li Xueru shook his head, "Since the Divine Stone Instance began, no one has ever reached a perfect score. Back then, both Old Hong and I tried, but we only managed 94 points."

He paused, looking at Jiang Chen, "What's that? You doubt that half a Divine Stone isn't the ultimate reward?"

Jiang Chen smiled slightly, replying, "It seems you, Master, share the same doubt."

Li Xueru admitted, "Indeed I've had that thought, but could never verify. How about you go explore the truth?"

Jiang Chen pondered for a moment, then said, "I'll observe first; if a chance arises later, I'll give it a try."

"Fine!" Li Xueru replied briefly, saying nothing more.

The introduction to the Divine Stone Instance ended, and the competition was about to begin. A team marched out neatly from Fortress No. 4, their steps synchronized, aura imposing.

Everyone could instantly tell this was a military team. Only the military can cultivate such disciplined units.

The Divine Stone Instance is open not only to major families and various factions, but also to military professionals. As the owner of the instance, the military naturally holds many entry slots.

This time, the military sent a full hundred participants. With the appearance of military professionals, four more people flew out of Fortress No. 4.

Ye Chen Shi led the way, followed closely by Wang Lin, Wei Cang, and Xia Shize. Their arrival immediately sparked discussion among those present.

"Why did they also show up?"

"It's Ye Chen Shi!"

"I heard Ye Chen Shi was in seclusion at Fortress No. 9, trying to control the Demon-Slaying Tower; the rumors seem true. I wonder if he succeeded."

"Probably not yet; otherwise he'd have bragged already. You all know how fiercely the Confucian God fought for the Shenlong Tower back then."

Li Xueru at this moment also frowned slightly, "How did these guys end up here?"

Jiang Chen didn't know them, but sensed all four were Divine-level Strongmen, especially the leader Ye Chen Shi, whose strength was unfathomable.

He asked curiously, "Do they have any grudges with us?"

Li Xueru shook his head, "Can't say there's a grudge, just an uneasy relationship. Don't worry about them; they come or not as they wish."

Jiang Chen pressed on, "Who exactly are they?"

"The leader is Ye Chen Shi, a Level 95 Divine Mage, senior to all of us," Li Xueru explained.

"The three behind him are respectively Level 93 Divine Mage Xia Shize, Level 92 Divine Warrior Wei Cang, and Level 92 Divine Knight Wang Lin."

Jiang Chen silently recorded the names of Ye Chen Shi and the others in his mind. If it were merely a simple rivalry, he wouldn't mind, but if deep hatred existed, these four would naturally become his enemies.

The four sat on the guest seat; Ye Chen Shi's sharp gaze swept the crowd, finally fixing on Jiang Chen, and he smiled, "This must be the famed Jiang Divine General, truly a hero in his youth."

Jiang Chen maintained his usual calm and composure, replying, "Senior Ye, you flatter me; I still have much to learn."

Ye Chen Shi chuckled, continuing, "Young man, no need for modesty; your future is boundlessly limitless."

Next, Ye Chen Shi's gaze turned again to Lin Caier and the other two, a warm smile appearing on his face: "Xiao Lin, Xiao Yi, Xiao Chu, these three young ladies are truly as beautiful as celestial maidens; I suppose they are the prized daughters of your families."

Although Lin Zhenzi was not particularly close to Ye Chen Shi, out of courtesy he replied: "Indeed, Senior Ye, what guidance do you have for us?"

Ye Chen Shi smiled faintly and said: "I have a great‑grandson of extraordinary appearance and talent; he would be a match made in heaven for your family's granddaughter. Might you consider this marriage proposal?"

Lin Zhenzi was about to speak, but Jiang Chen suddenly interrupted: "Senior Ye, may I interject?"

Ye Chen Shi's gaze turned to Jiang Chen and asked: "Divine General Jiang, what is your esteemed opinion?"

A hint of coldness flashed in Jiang Chen's eyes as he calmly said: "I have no intention of getting to know Senior Ye's great‑grandson. However, if he dares to approach Cai Er, I wouldn't mind sending him off myself, cutting short your wish."