The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

Chapter 3453 As long as they don't kill him!
"Brother!"

"Senior brother is back!"

Along the way, disciples of the Qiyun Sect greeted Ning Hesheng with great respect, which showed that Ning Hesheng held a high position in the sect.

What is your status in the clan?

Ning Hesheng replied, "The three sages in the sect naturally hold the highest positions. Besides them, there are the stewards and elders, and then there are the disciples in the sect who do not hold any positions. Among the disciples in the sect, strength is the most important factor. Except for a very few, the other disciples are all below me in status."

Lin Chen asked, "Didn't you just say that you are the most powerful among the Quasi-Saints? If strength is the most important thing, then why are there a few people excluded?"

Ning Hesheng's expression suddenly became quite subtle. He remained silent for a few seconds before speaking, "In terms of strength, I am indeed number one, but I have no background. That is why I was sent to this trial."

Lin Chen understood: "This trial is very dangerous, and given your strength, we sent you to seize the Spirit of the Great Dao. If it weren't dangerous, we probably wouldn't have sent you, but rather those disciples with powerful backgrounds, is that right?"

Ning Hesheng calmly replied, "Yes."

Lin Chen looked at Ning Hesheng with a hint of mockery: "Looks like you're not doing too well in your sect."

Although Ning Hesheng was under Lin Chen's control, Lin Chen did not act as his master in private, nor did he humiliate Ning Hesheng with words or actions. Their relationship was more like a cooperation: you provide me with a place to hide and cover, and I will not harm your life. Therefore, Ning Hesheng did not have any resentment towards Lin Chen.

Ning Hesheng fought with all his might, but still lost to Lin Chen in the end. Therefore, he still respected Lin Chen, which was a sign of respect for the strong.

Ning Hesheng sneered, "You must be from a wealthy family where you're from, right?"

Lin Chen smiled slightly: "Then you really guessed wrong. I was not born into a wealthy family, and I am not even a cultivator. I was born in a small world where spiritual energy was almost non-existent. I had some fortuitous encounters that gave me the opportunity to enter the world of cultivators and then gradually get to where I am today."

"Of course, I have met many benefactors along the way. They have helped me a lot. Otherwise, I would not have achieved what I have today."

Ning Hesheng stopped and looked at Lin Chen in surprise.

Ning Hesheng understood the "benefactor" Lin Chen mentioned. In life, who hasn't encountered a few benefactors? But why would a benefactor help you?
There are countless cultivators, so why would a benefactor specifically help you instead of others?
There must be a reason for this.

Moreover, judging from Lin Chen's words, he has more than one benefactor, which explains a lot more.

Ning Hesheng's impression of Lin Chen improved even more, and he felt a little closer to him.

He categorized Lin Chen as being like himself, possessing extraordinary talent but lacking a background, and having to rely solely on his own efforts to climb the social ladder.

He had already obtained a portion of the Great Dao Spirit, so why did he desperately try to grab a second portion? Wasn't it just so he could grab another portion to sell or give to the sect in exchange for resources?
Although he was very strong, he still faced a shortage of resources in the Qiyun Sect, where there were many powerful people.

Since everyone in the Celestial Race can cultivate, continuous cultivation consumes cultivation resources, which makes cultivation resources in the Celestial Realm expensive.

Although the Celestial Race is so powerful that no one can rival them and they are the rulers of the universe, their cultivation resources are very scarce.

Because of their scarcity, they are expensive. The Celestial Race's innate talent allows them to overcome cultivation bottlenecks and cultivate at a fast pace. However, this also means that they need to consume a lot of resources. Those with backgrounds and powerful connections have no problem, but ordinary Celestial Race members cannot afford the cost of cultivation resources.

It is precisely because of the high cost of cultivation resources that the Celestial Race can all become Quasi-Saints, but the vast majority of them cannot.

"Hey, isn't this our genius Ning? Did you successfully seize the Spirit of the Great Dao and return?"

A mocking voice rang out from afar. Lin Chen turned his head and saw a man in white smiling at him, but his smile was full of malice.

The man in white was followed by three male disciples, who, judging from their positions, appeared to be his underlings.

Ning Hesheng's face suddenly turned cold, and he said in a cold voice, "Zhou Yunfei, stop with your sarcastic remarks. If you're so capable, why didn't you dare to participate in the trial back then?"

Zhou Yunfei chuckled: "You always think you're so great, don't you? Well, here's your chance to prove yourself, but it seems like you didn't do so well. You still came back looking utterly defeated."

Zhou Yunfei's gaze swept over Ning Hesheng and landed on Lin Chen: "Oh, you even brought back a slave? What's this? Is this your way of proving your strength?"

Ning Hesheng coldly said, "Whether I'm capable or not, if you don't know, we can have a one-on-one fight. Don't just have a mouth; you can talk the talk but not walk the walk."

Zhou Yunfei's expression changed, turning ugly: "What a waste of such a good opportunity! You still have the nerve to shout here? What, you're all talk and no action in the sect, bragging about how great you are, but you're useless outside?"

Ning Hesheng ignored Zhou Yunfei and walked forward coldly. Just as they were about to pass each other, Ning Hesheng finally spoke: "If you have the guts, then make a move. If you don't, then shut up."

Zhou Yunfei's eyes suddenly turned gloomy. He glanced at Lin Chen and said coldly, "I'm short of a gatekeeper for my cave. I think your slave looks decent enough. I'll take this slave. Don't worry, I won't take him for free. I'll pay you double the market price. You'd better be happy."

As Zhou Yunfei was speaking, the three male disciples following Ning Hesheng suddenly appeared in front of Lin Chen, separating Lin Chen from Ning Hesheng.

Ning Hesheng stopped and said coldly, "I'm not selling."

Zhou Yunfei was clearly here today to humiliate Ning Hesheng, and chuckled, "Whether you sell or not is not up to you."

Ning Hesheng sneered: "I'm right here. Do you think you can just take it by force? What, I heard you've made some progress in your cultivation of the Zhou Tian Sword Technique recently? Do you think you're all that anymore?"

Zhou Yunfei laughed and said, "You're quite well-informed. Yes, I do feel I've made some progress recently, so I came to spar with you."

Zhou Yunfei stood in front of Ning Hesheng, turned his head slightly and ordered: "You guys, take that slave to me. Hmm, put a restraint on him first to prevent him from barking like a dog. If he dares to resist, kill him."

Ning Hesheng's eyes sharpened: "It seems you've really gotten too big for your britches. The slaves I capture are mine to deal with, and I have no right to take them away if I don't sell them. Even a saint would have a point in this matter!"

After a pause, Ning Hesheng looked past Zhou Yunfei and said, "Lin Chen, if they make a move, just retaliate as you see fit, as long as you don't kill them!"

(End of this chapter)