The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

Chapter 3704 didn't even involve PUA on her, so how did she become addicted?
"Correct!"

Huo Ling Shuang made no attempt to hide her excitement: "Thanks to you, my contribution ranking in the sect skyrocketed to the top. Three years after you went into seclusion, the sect participated in a gathering in the eleventh district and won a round of competition, earning a reward of the Great Dao Spirit."

"The sect entrusted this Great Dao Spirit to me, and I immediately went into seclusion. After thirteen years, I advanced to the Saint level and became the nineteenth Saint of the Heavenly Crane Sect."

"After so many years, your skills must have improved a lot."

Lin Chen didn't hide anything from her and smiled, "Top-tier or near-top-tier level."

Huo Ling Shuang's eyes widened in shock: "It's only been twenty years, your improvement speed is too fast! For others to improve from the Saintly Realm to this level, let alone whether they can achieve it, even if they can, it would take at least thousands or even tens of thousands of years!"

Lin Chen laughed and said, "Heavenly Demon Crystals? I earned a lot of Heavenly Demon Crystals when I went to the outer realms. I've used them all up over the years, so they're bound to improve my strength."

Huo Ling Shuang said with a regretful expression, "It's a pity I hadn't become a Saint yet, otherwise I would have gone in and joined in."

Lin Chen laughed and said, "You used the word 'free ride' quite well. If someone who has just entered the Saint Realm enters the Outer Domain and encounters a Heavenly Demon fighting one-on-one, it's no different from being sent to their death."

Huo Ling Shuang nodded and smiled, "I heard them talk about the details of the battle in the outer realms. Many people, even those who were quite strong, were still beaten badly and only managed to be killed thanks to your support."

"Everyone else is doing it, so given our relationship, it shouldn't be a problem for me to piggyback on my master's coattails, right?"

Lin Chen chuckled and raised his hand to touch Huo Ling Shuang's forehead.

The next second, Huo Ling Shuang's face showed a look of surprise.

"You've set me free?"

Lin Chen nodded and said, "As I said before, when I return, I will be able to act as a saint, and I will no longer need you to be my shield. Since it is no longer necessary, I will give you your freedom."

Although Lin Chen had done some things in the past, he was not worried about Huo Ling Shuang leaking secrets.

Because of Lin Chen, the entire Tianhe Sect benefited greatly. Their trip to the outer realms not only resulted in no losses for the sect itself but also brought them considerable gains. Furthermore, they formed an alliance with Xuefeng Palace and Taohua Palace, becoming the envy of everyone.

How could outsiders not be envious?
For a sect to receive the favor and care of one holy land is already an incredible surprise, but the Heavenly Crane Sect has received the favor of two holy lands!

People outside are speculating about what Tianhe Sect did to warrant such attention from the two sects.

Yu Qianfan had seriously instructed everyone who knew the situation to keep it to themselves and not to spread rumors or cause trouble.

Now that Lin Chen has enough ability to protect himself, Tianhe Sect will be even less likely to do anything to him, for fear of driving him away.

Huo Ling Shuang was also a beneficiary of her own efforts. If it weren't for her, she wouldn't be the top candidate for the Great Dao Spirit, and she wouldn't know how long she would have to wait to become a saint.

"Thank you!"

Huo Ling Shuang's face didn't show much surprise; instead, her eyes held a hint of resentment: "Then will you still talk to me in the future?"

Lin Chen laughed and said, "Isn't freedom good?"

Huo Ling Shuang nodded: "Freedom is certainly good, but without this relationship, I'll be too embarrassed to take advantage of you in the future."

Lin Chen couldn't help but chuckle: "Trying to get some benefits, huh? Then call me 'master' again and let me hear it."

Huo Ling Shuang's eyes lit up, and she exclaimed in a sweet voice with delight, "Master, please sit down, I'll get you a drink."

Lin Chen looked at Huo Ling Shuang's surprised expression and was speechless for a moment. This woman seems a bit off.

I didn't use PUA on her before, so why is she addicted to being a slave? She looks so gleeful.

Lin Chen thought about it carefully and realized that although he had controlled her life before, he had never done anything to humiliate her, had been quite friendly to her, and had even given her a lot of benefits, so she had gradually gotten used to it.

Now that I've become stronger and have established a relationship with the two palaces, my future is obviously limitless. So why not take advantage of the benefits of calling them "master"?
Anyway, I've called it that before, so I'm used to it and don't feel embarrassed at all.

"Okay, since you're so obedient, I'll give you a share of the benefits in the future. If there's a chance, I'll let you freeload."

Huo Ling Shuang smiled happily: "Thank you, Master."

Huo Ling Shuang really wanted to take advantage of Lin Chen's trip to the outer realms. He gained so much from it, and his cultivation in just twenty-five years was comparable to that of others who had cultivated for thousands of years or even longer.

Who doesn't want to become stronger quickly?

I have talent and I'm hardworking, but the problem is the resources I can use to improve myself after becoming a saint.

If you latch onto a powerful figure, you can take off at any opportunity and avoid countless detours. Would you like to latch onto such a powerful figure?

Huo Ling Shuang poured Lin Chen a cup of Immortal Cold Spring water: "Master, please have some water."

Lin Chen sat down in a chair, took a sip of water, and smiled, "Has anything happened in the sect recently?"

Huo Ling Shuang gave a general account of what was happening in the sect. Actually, there wasn't anything major. After all, cultivators have long lifespans, and the time intervals between various activities are quite long. Even internal activities like sect competitions are often held once every five or ten years, or even longer.

After understanding everything, Lin Chen finished his water, put down his cup, and stood up: "I understand. I'm going to see the sect leader. By the way, you've become a saint. Has your position been promoted?"

Huo Ling Shuang nodded: "Yes, I have a position in the Enforcement Hall, but I just entered the Saint realm, so I can only play a supporting role and help out."

Lin Chen smiled and said, "Alright, I'm leaving now. Perhaps next time we meet, you'll have to call me Elder Lin."

Huo Ling Shuang was not surprised and smiled, "With your strength and contributions, becoming an elder is no problem at all. Everyone values ​​you highly now, and they are afraid that you will not be happy in Tianhe Sect and will turn around and run away."

"Tianhe Sect is great, I'm not going to run away!"

Lin Chen left the cave and went to the outside of the sect leader's cave.

"Disciple Lin Chen has returned from his seclusion and broken through to a higher realm. He requests an audience with the Sect Master."

The barrier was broken, and Yu Qianfan appeared in the doorway, a smile on his face: "You're back. Did everything go smoothly?"

Lin Chen bowed and said, "Everything went smoothly, but my talent is limited, so it took a little longer than expected."

Yu Qianfan smiled and comforted him, "Twenty-five years isn't a long time. Many people take forty or fifty years, or even seventy or eighty years, to break through to the next realm. Although yours isn't the fastest, it's still quite fast."

Lin Chen nodded: "If the sect leader has any instructions later, he can contact me at any time through the token, and I will arrive immediately."

Yu Qianfan laughed and said, "Don't keep calling me 'disciple.' I promised you before that I would join the Elder Council after you returned from your Sainthood. Now that you have returned, I will naturally fulfill my promise..."

(End of this chapter)