Chapter 287: Lin Chen: Why Would Brother Bao Need to Make a Move for Such a Trivial Matter?

Raozhou Prefecture.

Jiang Prefecture.

"Princess, the Young Lady has lost a lot of weight recently."

In the Jiang Prefecture garden, Zhuang Min's hand, which was trimming flowers, paused upon hearing the report from the old woman beside her.

"Princess, why not tell the Young Lady the situation?"

There was a look of heartache on the old woman's face. She had personally made a trip to Canglan Wu Yuan and had watched the Young Lady grow thinner day by day, her whole person having lost a circle. The reason for the Young Lady losing a circle was that Lin Chen was missing in Canglan Lake.

Her own Young Lady was worried that Lin Chen had met with an accident, but the Madam had given Lin Chen the Zhenhua Token. If Lin Chen had lost his life, the Zhenhua Token would have dissipated, and the Young Lady would have been able to perceive it.

"Just treat it as a tempering for her."

Zhuang Min shook her head. Her own daughter must pass this hurdle. The path of the Martial Way is long, and in the future, she will encounter many things, many barriers that she needs to cross herself.

Hearing the reply, the old woman couldn't bear it, but the Young Lady was soft on the outside and firm on the inside, and once a decision was made, it would not be changed.

"Young Lady, good news."

Just as the old woman was about to leave, the Jiang Prefecture steward ran over from the garden entrance with an excited look.

"Young Lin Shi is safe."

The steward held a document in his hand. As soon as he stepped into the garden, he immediately said excitedly: "The Wu Yuan just updated the Potential Dragon List, and Young Lin Shi is ranked eighth on the Earth List."

"Let me see."

The old woman flashed to the steward's side, snatched the document from his hand, and her gaze quickly swept over the names on it.

At the forefront of the Earth List page, Lin Chen's name was clearly there.

【Earth List Eighth: Lin Chen (Daliang, Raozhou Prefecture)】

The name and location were both correct.

"It really is Young Lin Shi."

The old woman quickly walked to Zhuang Min. Zhuang Min scanned the name on it, and a smile also appeared on her face: "Send this list to Qing'er... Forget it... She can also know the news at Canglan Wu Yuan."

The Potential Dragon List update was not something only she could get news of; Canglan Wu Yuan certainly could too.

As long as she saw the name on the list, Qing'er would know Lin Chen was safe.

"Leaping from first on the Human List to eighth on the Earth List, it seems Lin Chen has obtained the inheritance of Canglan Prefecture. The little guy's fortune is not bad."

Zhuang Min whispered in her heart, smiling, and said: "Bring out those two pots of mother-and-child daffodils in my room."

"Yes, Madam."

Zhao Guo, Zexi.

"So your name is Lin Chen."

Liu Yue looked at the newly updated Potential Dragon List in her hand. The 【Lin Chen】 characters at eighth on the Earth List made her beautiful eyes shine.

The original eighth on the Earth List, Gao Yongsi, had been killed by her. But long before the Wu Yuan released the Potential Dragon List, the family elders had informed the Wu Yuan elders that Liu family disciples would not participate in the Potential Dragon List ranking.

She would not appear on the Potential Dragon List. Logically speaking, it should have been filled by the ninth place, but now the eighth place had become Lin Chen.

"The Wu Yuan must have conducted a detailed investigation into that battle in Lin Hai County, and Lin Chen's strength is not below mine, which is why they listed Lin Chen at eighth place."

Liu Yue didn't think her judgment would be wrong, because the rankings of Cao Shan and Shen Tao were both filled by those behind them, and no new names appeared.

"Daliang's number one genius of the young generation—he is indeed worthy of this title."

Yan Guo.

Murong Yan was accompanying her mother to stroll in the back garden.

"Yan'er, why did you advise your father not to blockade the border of Daliang?"

"Mother, for so many years, our Yan Guo has always maintained dealings with other countries. Now that several other countries have blockaded the border with Daliang, if our Yan Guo doesn't blockade the border, then other countries will come to our Yan Guo to exchange Martial Way resources, and we can also profit from it."

"How can there be such a good thing? Your father has been under great pressure recently. Han Guo is very dissatisfied that your father hasn't blockaded the border with Daliang."

Murong Yan smiled slightly: "Mother, isn't Second Aunt in Han Guo? Let Second Aunt help, at least delay it for a while."

"Your Second Aunt might not be able to do it..."

"Reporting to the Empress, the Potential Dragon List has been updated."

A palace maid stepped forward. Murong Yan took the document and said with a giggle: "Mother, let me show you what changes there are in this issue of the Potential Dragon List."

Murong Yan opened the document and scanned it. When she scanned to the Earth List, her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, but then she returned to a nonchalant look and continued reading.

"Mother, there aren't any major changes."

"Princess, there is a change. The biggest change is that Lin Chen, who was originally first on the Human List, suddenly jumped to eighth on the Earth List." The palace maid added a sentence.

"Is that so? Let me take another look."

Murong Yan looked again and nodded slightly: "It really is. I didn't notice just now."

After reading the document, Murong Yan gave it to her mother: "Mother, then I'll go back first."

"Hmm, go ahead."

Murong Yan, who left the palace, got into her carriage and lay lazily on the soft cushion, whispering: "This guy has reached eighth on the Earth List without a sound."

"Sister Qin, help me investigate one thing."

Su Qin, who was driving the carriage, tightened her grip on the horse reins: "Princess, please command."

"Investigate why Lin Chen suddenly jumped to eighth on the Earth List."

Canglan Wu Yuan.

A beautiful figure in white stood before Canglan Lake, looking at the calm lake surface, not knowing what she was thinking.

"Jiang Jiang Shijie!"

Suddenly, a voice came. Jiang Qing turned back and saw Fang Zhan holding a document with an excited expression.

"Lin Lin Shidi Fang, what is the matter?"

"There is news of Lin Lin Shixiong!"

Jiang Qing, who originally had a calm face, had a bright light in her beautiful eyes upon hearing this.

"The Wu Yuan just updated the Potential Dragon List, and Lin Lin Shixiong jumped from first on the Human List to eighth on the Earth List."

Fang Zhan was also very excited. After just seeing the update of the Potential Dragon List, he couldn't believe his eyes.

Lin Lin Shixiong had disappeared in Canglan Lake, and his life or death was currently unknown.

But the Wu Yuan updated the Potential Dragon List and listed Lin Lin Shixiong at eighth on the Earth List, so Lin Lin Shixiong must have done something to have this ranking.

Jiang Qing took the document handed over by Fang Zhan. When her gaze fell on that name on the Earth List, a smile finally appeared on her pretty face for the first time in these days, like frost melting and spring breeze blowing at dawn.

"Jiang Jiang Shijie, the Dean should have sent someone to understand why the Wu Yuan ranked Lin Lin Shixiong eighth on the Earth List. It won't be long before there is news of Lin Lin Shixiong."

Daliang Capital.

Martial Administration Department.

The old man was also looking at the Potential Dragon List updated by the Wu Yuan, and a trace of gratification appeared in his old eyes.

"My lord, would you like me to prepare a pot of wine for you tonight?"

Listening to the words of the middle-aged man beside him, the old man raised his eyes: "Go ahead."

Hearing the old man's agreement, the middle-aged man also smiled. Since news came from Canglan Wu Yuan that Lin Chen had gone missing in Canglan Lake, although the old man hadn't reacted much, he, as the one who took care of the old man's daily life, could feel that the old man's mood had been poor these past few days.

In the past, the old man would have a small drink every day, but he had quit these days.

Now, news of Lin Chen had appeared again, and the old man's mood had improved.

The moon is brightest in one's hometown.

Although this trip abroad was only for a few days, returning to Daliang territory, Lin Chen felt an inexplicable peace of mind.

Ships!

On the deck stood several youths.

"These are troop ships."

The youths looked at the dozen or so troop ships sailing past them. Every soldier on them wore armor, shining with luster in the sun.

The momentum was imposing, and the long spears in their hands shone with cold light.

At the bow of the ship, military flags were fluttering.

"These are all Organ Cultivation powerhouses."

"If only I could join the army too, and go north to screw the Demon Race."

"You... forget it. I'm afraid you'd wet your pants if you saw the Demon Race. I heard that the Northern Frontier Demon Race is extremely ugly and can make children cry."

"Do you think I'm still as timid as before? Since practicing martial arts, my courage has increased several times, and I have no fear when facing the Demon Race."

"Hmph, do you really think the Demon Race is so easy to wipe out? I really don't know what the Imperial Court is thinking. Now that the Northern Frontier Demon Race is no longer a threat, just to wipe out the Northern Demon Race, they offended Han Guo, causing several countries to blockade the border. Many medicinal pills won't be able to be bought in the future." A discordant voice sounded, and a youth dressed in brocade clothes couldn't help but interrupt the others.

"Zhao Xin, what are you saying!"

"Am I wrong?" The youth called Zhao Xin snorted: "War means people die. How many martial artists has our Daliang lost so far?"

"According to you, we should just let the Northern Frontier Demon Race constantly harass our Daliang border and harm our Daliang people?"

"When did I say to let the Demon Race harm our Daliang people? I mean we should endure it now. When our Daliang was founded, didn't we also not move directly against the Demon Race in Jiangnan Circuit, but waited until unification before concentrating all our strength to wipe them out in one fell swoop?"

Facing the angry eyes of several youths, Zhao Xin didn't care: "Since the Northern Frontier Demon Race has already been wiped out by our Daliang for the most part and can't become a threat in the short term, we can completely not wipe them out for now. In this way, Han Guo and several other countries won't blockade our Daliang border."

"You think well. If we miss this opportunity, when the Northern Frontier Demon Race recovers its vitality, how much price will we need to pay to wipe them out? Did those fallen seniors sacrifice themselves in vain?"

"What are you all arguing about!"

A young man walked out of the cabin, looked at the youths arguing on the deck, and the next moment picked up Zhao Xin like a chicken with his right hand: "Little brat, if you are afraid of being blockaded, then go down the river now. Once you reach the East Sea region, you will be out of Daliang. There is no blockade there; go to whichever country you love."

After speaking, the young man directly threw Zhao Xin into the river.

This scene made the other youths feel quite satisfied; they had long been fed up with Zhao Xin.

"You... you just wait for me."

Zhao Xin, who was thrown off the boat, wouldn't drown in the river water; as an Open-Acupuncture martial artist, there was almost no one who couldn't swim.

"If you clamor again, believe it or not, I'll feed you to the fish in this river."

Facing the young man's words, Zhao Xin fell silent instantly, not daring to threaten again, and swam silently toward the shore.

"This Lin Lin Shixiong, Zhao Xin is a disciple of the Zhao family in Jiejiang City."

Although several youths felt very relieved by this scene, thinking of Zhao Xin's family background, they still reminded him.

"Jiejiang City Zhao family?"

"Yes, Zhao Xin is the youngest son of the Zhao family head, and we are all students of the Qingsong Martial Hall."

Hearing Zhao Xin's identity, the young man's expression also paused, but he still looked indifferent: "Just the Jiejiang City Zhao family, it doesn't count for much."

Anyway... this ship was about to leave the Jiejiang City region. The Zhao family wouldn't chase after them for such a small matter.

Several youths didn't see the young man's bluffing. Hearing the young man's words, they thought the young man also had a background and wasn't afraid of the Zhao family, so naturally, they had no worries.

"Now is the opportunity for our Daliang to wipe out the Northern Frontier Demon Race in one fell swoop. What I hate most is some people being sarcastic here. Isn't it just that they can't go abroad and it affects their shop revenue?"

"Lin Lin Shixiong, have you been to the Northern Frontier?"

"The Northern Frontier... I stayed there for three years. At that time, the Old Marquis was still there..."

The young man had a look of recollection on his face, and under the worshipful eyes of several youths, he told interesting stories about the Northern Frontier.

In one part of the deck, Lin Chen leaned against the railing, listening to the stories told by the young man, the corners of his mouth raised slightly. This young man was only at the Organ Cultivation realm, and looking at his age, he was almost thirty. At this age, it was almost impossible to have seen the Old Marquis.

Perhaps, when the Old Marquis was reviewing troops, he had seen him from afar.

The stories about the Northern Frontier military camp and killing demon beasts were more likely retold from others. However, these youths hadn't been to the Northern Frontier and didn't know the real situation.

As they chatted, the man even talked about the situation of the nine countries, analyzing it clearly. Many things were like he had experienced them personally, making these youths listen with fascination.

Half an hour later, the ship sailed out of the Jiejiang City region, and the young man breathed a sigh of relief.

Once here, the Zhao family shouldn't be able to catch up.

But not long after the young man breathed a sigh of relief, a ship quickly chased toward them.

"Stop the ship!"

A roar came from the chasing ship. Standing on the bow were two young men, and behind them, Zhao Xin was clearly among them.

The Zhao family had caught up!

Seeing the ship behind, Bao Chenfeng's expression changed. He didn't expect the Zhao family to really chase after them.

"Lin Lin Shixiong Bao, Zhao Xin brought people here."

"What's there to fear? If they meet Lin Lin Shixiong Bao, the Zhao family will have to suffer."

Several youths from Qingsong Martial Hall were not nervous at all; they believed Bao Chenfeng's words.

Lin Lin Shixiong Bao could be received by the Old Marquis and called brothers with many ranked martial artists. Would he be afraid of a Zhao family?

The Zhao family only had one family head who was an Eighth Rank martial artist, and his Qi and blood had already declined. Zhao Xin's two older brothers were only at Organ Cultivation, which couldn't compare to Lin Lin Shixiong Bao at all.

Bao Chenfeng braced himself with a calm smile. Those were all his boasts; where had the Old Marquis ever seen him?

He had indeed been to the Northern Frontier and the military camp. This trip was because his younger sister was getting married, so he was able to return to attend the banquet.

What he just said, he had also heard from others in the military camp.

He was only at the early stage of Organ Cultivation and was only responsible for logistics in the military; he hadn't fought the Demon Race on the front line.

"Brother, it's this person!"

The Zhao family's ship was very fast. Zhao Xin pointed to the deck where Bao Chenfeng was. His two older brothers nodded upon hearing this, and their gazes fell on Bao Chenfeng, the look of gravity in their eyes disappearing.

Daring to strike at their younger brother, they had thought it was some formidable character. Looking at this momentum, he had only just reached Organ Cultivation not long ago.

"Should I jump into the river and escape?"

This thought surfaced in Bao Chenfeng's heart, but the next moment he denied it himself.

Even if he jumped into the river, if the Zhao family didn't let him go, he still wouldn't be able to run.

"At worst, I'll suffer a loss. I am a person in the military; I don't believe the Zhao family really dares to strike hard at me."

Bao Chenfeng gritted his teeth. He had only returned to attend his sister's wedding and hadn't yet removed his military status. With this identity, the Zhao family would at most find a way to get back at him for Zhao Xin, but they wouldn't dare to really do anything to him.

He didn't care about being beaten up, but what made him embarrassed was that these youths were all looking at him with admiration. If his face was beaten swollen in a moment, he would lose all his face.

Just as Bao Chenfeng was thinking about how to deal with it, a voice sounded.

"Lin Lin Shixiong Bao, this Zhao family actually dares to find us. They really don't know the immensity of heaven and earth. You only gave Zhao Xin a small punishment. Since the Zhao family doesn't know what's good for them, why not let me, your Lin Lin Shidi, teach the Zhao family a lesson for you."

Bao Chenfeng looked at the speaker for the first time. Seeing the smiling expression on the other party's face, he was stunned.

You teach the Zhao family a lesson for me?

You call me Lin Lin Shixiong, so your strength is naturally not as good as mine.

What are you using to teach the Zhao family a lesson?

Although it was a good thing for someone to stand up for him, Bao Chenfeng thought it was better to forget it. There was no need to involve unrelated people. This youth looked like he had been deceived by his own boasting words.

"No..."

Just as Bao Chenfeng was about to refuse, he saw the youth who spoke walking toward the Zhao family's ship, and he even said loudly: "Lin Lin Shixiong Bao only gave a small punishment, yet they still don't know what's good for them and remain obsessed. They should be punished!"

On the Zhao family boat, Zhao Xin's two older brothers were also stunned upon hearing this. Because they were only three zhang away, they had heard the conversation on the opposite boat. Where on earth did this greenhorn pop out from?

The Lin Lin Shixiong Bao you speak of is only at the early stage of Organ Cultivation, and you, this greenhorn...

However, a breath later, Zhao Xin's two older brothers' pupils contracted, because they felt a terrifying force coming.

On the deck, the youth just slapped out lightly, yet it rolled up huge waves, the river water instantly surged, and the entire ship began to shake.

Under this violent wind, the two were directly blown off the ship.

Not just the two, including the Zhao Xin behind them, the three brothers were blown into the river by this violent wind at the same time.

*Slap! *

The next moment, the Zhao family's ship broke in half, and the ship planks scattered across the entire river surface.

"This time is just a lesson. You three brothers can only swim back to Jiejiang City. If you dare to go ashore or board a ship halfway, then I can only make a personal trip to your Zhao family."

Lin Chen's voice fell into the ears of the Zhao Xin three brothers, colder than the river water.

Zhao Xin's two older brothers had fear in their eyes. Being able to let them fall into the water with one palm from a distance and directly split the ship, the other party was definitely a ranked martial artist.

Being able to let a ranked martial artist call him Lin Lin Shixiong, how strong must that strength be?

It was their brothers who had misjudged!

Such a powerhouse was simply not something their Zhao family could deal with. At this moment, the two wished they could turn back and slap their own younger brother to death.

Is this what you called a military ruffian?

In the military, this must at least be at the level of a Platoon Leader.

On the ship!

The youths of Qingsong Martial Hall looked at this scene in a daze, and the other passengers on the ship were also shocked.

Bao Chenfeng looked at the Zhao family three brothers who were obediently floating on the river surface in disbelief. This was the true hidden expert.

"Bao Chenfeng, I have not failed the mission."

Lin Chen turned back and looked at Bao Chenfeng with a smile. Bao Chenfeng's face was flushed red. These youths didn't know his words were boasting, but this ranked powerhouse must be able to hear the truth from the lies.

"Ma... many thanks."

"Just a small effort."

Lin Chen waved his hand, also feeling Bao Chenfeng's embarrassment, and changed the subject: "Is Lin Lin Shixiong Bao returning to the Northern Frontier?"

"Yes, I will return to the Northern Frontier in a few days."

"This Lin Lin Shidi has a presumptuous request, and I hope Lin Lin Shixiong Bao can agree."

"Ju... Lin Lin Shidi, please speak." Bao Chenfeng bit the bullet and accepted the other party's self-proclaimed "Lin Lin Shidi".

"When Lin Lin Shixiong Bao returns to the Northern Frontier military camp, if you can see the Young Marquis, you might as well bring a message for me. The Young Marquis hid his name, but he didn't treat me, this Lin Lin Shixiong, as one of his own. When I go to the Northern Frontier in the future, he must give me an explanation."

Listening to Lin Chen's words, Bao Chenfeng's scalp went numb instantly.

Young Marquis!

In the entire Northern Frontier, the only one who could be called "Young Marquis" was the son of the Marquis.

This person before him called the "Young Marquis" Lin Lin Shidi. How big must this background be?

Thinking that he had boasted for a long time in front of others, saying he had seen the Old Marquis and so on, Bao Chenfeng's face flushed red at this moment.

For a moment, Bao Chenfeng felt that this person wouldn't also be boasting, right?

But on second thought, what was the point of the other party boasting to him?

Lin Chen didn't know that Bao Chenfeng was still doubting whether he was boasting. The reason he asked Bao Chenfeng to convey this message was that he felt Bao Chenfeng was quite interesting. Saying it was to convey a message was just hoping that Lin Lin Shidi Xiao could take care of the other party in the military.

As long as Bao Chenfeng saw Lin Lin Shidi Xiao and conveyed this message, Lin Lin Shidi Xiao would naturally understand his intention.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 288 =====