Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 460 Meeting an Old Friend at the Canglan Guild Hall

In the end, Lin Chen did not rush to use the Taixu Stone.

He listened to Yin Yue's advice and decided that it would be best to find a safe place to use the Taixu Stone, because it would very likely take several days or even dozens of days to fully improve the Canglan Technique.

The house I live in now is not extremely safe; at the very least, there is a risk of being spied on by others.

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Four days later.

A wedding procession set off for a neighboring city, led by a dozen boys and girls. The procession, consisting of nearly a hundred people, departed from the south gate in a grand procession.

The third young master of the Li family in the city was marrying the daughter of the Zhang family in the neighboring city. Both families had innate experts in charge, so the soldiers guarding the city did not dare to stop them at all, and they had a smooth journey.

Neighboring city.

Seven days later, another prominent family held a wedding. Although not as prestigious as the Zhang family, the family still had several high-ranking martial artists and was considered a considerable clan.

The wedding procession set off again, heading to the next city.

After traveling back and forth for nearly a month, the two figures finally entered Sanhui City in Guiyun Domain from the Red Dust Domain.

Sanhui City is located in the southernmost part of Guiyun Domain. It borders not only Hongchen Domain but also the East Sea Domain on the other side, which is the origin of the name Sanhui City.

An old man and a young child are riding horses on a road outside the city.

"If they capture the three Yu brothers, they will know that we are heading to the East Sea. They will most likely ambush us on the border between the Red Dust Domain and the East Sea. It will be much safer for us to enter the East Sea from Sanhui City."

Lin Chen explained to Yin Yue why they had to go through all this trouble.

He accepted the mission because the caravan was heading to the East China Sea, and he took it on the way. The three Yu brothers knew about this, and anyone from the Yama Palace or the Moon Soul Clan could find out about it by visiting the three Yu brothers.

Although the border between the Red Dust Domain and the East Sea Domain is very wide, it is impossible to station people to guard every place. The key is that Yin Yue is too conspicuous. Using some makeup techniques from beauty bloggers that I occasionally saw in my previous life, I can only make Yin Yue look like a little boy at most, and I can't change his height much.

To be on the safe side, taking a longer route is the most reliable option.

Yin Yue did not object to this. She had nowhere to go; all she had to do was avoid being discovered by the rebels in her clan within the next year.

Having safely entered the East China Sea, Lin Chen and Yin Yue exchanged a glance, both seeing in each other's eyes...

A month later.

East China Sea area, East China Sea coast.

Along the vast coastline, countless fishing boats and tourist boats sailed in an orderly fashion along their respective waterways.

Lin Chen, disguised as an old man, led Yin Yue to a dock where several large ships were moored.

"Where are you going, senior?"

Two martial artists stood by the boat, looking at Lin Chen and Yin Yue as they approached. After their gazes swept over Lin Chen, a smile appeared on their faces.

"I'm going to the islands that have been revealed after this annihilation storm receded."

"After the annihilation storm recedes, it will take three months to sail, and each room costs thirty Flame Coins."

"Can you go any faster?"

Three months is too long.

"If you want to go faster, the only option is the Dragon King's ship from the East Sea Divine Palace. It only takes a month to travel there, but it costs 100 Flame Coins per person."

Where is the Dragon King's ship?

Upon hearing the name of the Dragon King Ship, Lin Chen recalled that when he arrived, Senior Brother Gao had brought him on the Dragon King Ship of the East Sea Divine Palace.

"If you wish to board the Dragon King's Ship, please wait a moment... The Dragon King's Ship can only depart when it has a full crew of one hundred people, and currently there are only seventy people on board."

"Do we still have to wait until the place is full?"

Lin Chen frowned. He could understand why the East Sea Divine Palace did this. Given the size of the Dragon King Ship, a single voyage would inevitably consume a lot of resources, and if there were fewer people, they simply wouldn't be able to break even.

If there are 100 people, each trip would cost 10,000 Flame Coins, and that's how you can make a profit.

"Senior must have just arrived in our East Sea region. Although the Dragon King's ship currently has seventy people, I estimate that it will be full in three days at most. Senior can stay in the city for a few days."

"Okay, then I'll reserve two seats. How do I make the reservation? Do I need to pay with Flame Coins first?"

"Well, according to the rules, you need to pay fifty Flame Coins first. Senior, you can go to the guild hall in the city to rest. If you don't want to go, you can check into the restaurant in the city and tell the manager that you have booked the Dragon King Ship to go out to sea. Someone will come to inform you when the time comes."

Lin Chen nodded. He wasn't too surprised that the latter would inform the restaurant manager and someone would notify him. This should be a rule set by the East Sea Divine Palace, or perhaps the restaurant and these ships going out to sea already had a business relationship.

He was surprised that each island had a guild hall in Linhai City. But with the strength of the nine kingdoms, could they even set up a guild hall in Linhai City?

The young man was very perceptive. When he saw Lin Chen remain silent, he immediately asked considerately, "If you don't know the address of the island's clubhouse, senior, you might as well tell me which island you want to go to, and I can show you the way."

"I don't know the name of the island I'm going to, but a genius came from that island..."

"Senior is referring to Canglan Island, the 2342nd island, the one where Lin Chen, the prodigy disciple of the Canglan Sect, came from." The young man took over Lin Chen's words. When Lin Chen heard the words "Canglan Island," he was stunned for a moment. How did the Nine Kingdoms Islands become Canglan Island?

"Senior, you may not know this, but ever since Lin Chen reached the top of Martial Dao Mountain and we learned that he came from an island at sea, it has caused a sensation in our East China Sea. In addition, Lin Chen joined the Canglan Sect, so the island was eventually called Canglan Island by everyone."

"The entire Canglan Island is famous because of Lin Chen. Many sects have come to Canglan Island to recruit disciples. Although Canglan Island was only recently discovered from the Annihilation Storm, its reputation is now enough to rank it among the top 100 islands in the East China Sea. And once the disciples recruited by various sects grow up, it will be only a matter of time before Canglan Island becomes one of the top ten islands."

"Many seniors have visited Canglan Island recently, all wanting to see what's so special about this island that could produce a genius like Lin Chen. I suppose you share the same thought."

"That's right. I was indeed curious as to why such a genius could be born on such a small overseas island, which is why I decided to go to Canglan Island."

Seeing that the young man had even come up with a reason for going to Canglan Island, Lin Chen nodded in agreement.

"Canglan Island also has a guild hall in the city. After entering the city from the direction of the dock, turn left and you will see a street called Guild Hall Street. The guild hall of Canglan Island is the first one at the second alley."

"Lead the way for me."

Lin Chen waved his hand, reached into his pocket, and when he took it out, he had several Flame Coins in his hand: "This is a reward for you."

"Thank you, senior. Please wait a moment while I find a companion to stand guard for me. I will take you there."

Seeing the five Flame Coins Lin Chen tossed over, the man's face lit up with joy. He could earn half a Flame Coin for each person he helped board the Dragon King's Ship, and his monthly income was only ten Flame Coins. This senior had given him half a month's salary in one go, so how could he not be excited?

It seems this senior is no ordinary high-level martial artist.

From the moment Lin Chen started talking to the young man until he asked him to lead the way, Yin Yue stood silently to the side, her eyes fixed on Lin Chen. She wanted to see how Lin Chen would react to being praised by others.

When the young man went to find his companion to relieve him, Yin Yue said calmly, "You're getting a little excited. With your talent and such a short time in cultivation, you haven't met many people. You shouldn't get excited just hearing about Canglan Island. Having too much on your mind will only give your enemies an opening."

Along the way, Yin Yue discovered that Lin Chen was not the kind of person who spent money extravagantly. The five Yan coins he gave the young man as a tip for guiding him were less a fee for the guidance and more a tip given out of joy for hearing good news about Canglan Island from him.

"People should always have feelings for their old homeland."

Lin Chen gave a brief explanation: he had extremely deep feelings for Liang Kingdom, as it was the place where his martial arts began.

There are family members, teachers, and companions...

Yin Yue didn't say anything more. She didn't understand what Lin Chen meant. In her mind since childhood, she was the princess of the Moon Soul Clan, and her life was supreme. This was why, even when Ying Po tried her best to stop Ada, her emotions didn't fluctuate much.

Because protecting oneself is the mission of the camp woman!
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Canglan Clubhouse.

"Senior has arrived. This is the guild hall of Canglan Island. Shall I go and inform you?"

"No need, I can do it myself."

Lin Chen shook his head and stood in front of the clubhouse. He used his divine sense to sense the area and indeed found a familiar figure inside.

"This is the Canglan Guild Hall. Is there anything I can help you with, senior?"

Not long after the young man turned and left, the gate of the guild hall opened, and a guard came out.

"I am going to Canglan Island and will need to stay at your guild hall for a few days."

Lin Chen smiled and spoke. Upon hearing this, the gatekeeper quickly said, "Senior, please come with me. I will take you to see the curator."

The aura of a first-grade martial artist emanating from Lin Chen made the gatekeeper dare not neglect him, nor did he dare to inquire about Lin Chen's background. He respectfully invited Lin Chen and Yin Yue into the club.

In the reception hall of the guild hall, Chu Zining listened to the report from his subordinates but didn't pay much attention. Ever since Lin Chen defeated Sima Kong for the second time, the guild hall had been receiving many martial artists every day, including many innate martial artists. Now, first-rank martial artists were not enough for him to personally greet.

He himself had also reached the second rank, which is why Lord Kong sent him to Linhai City to serve as the head of the Canglan Island guild hall.

Its main responsibility is to provide a place for martial artists from the island to stay when they come to the East China Sea, and it is also responsible for purchasing and transporting some cultivation resources.

However, since the other party was a first-rank martial artist, Chu Zining still stood at the entrance of the hall to wait. When he saw an old man leading a little boy, he took a few steps forward to greet him.

"Your presence at my Canglan Guild Hall is truly an honor. I am Chu Zining, the curator of Canglan Guild Hall. May I ask your name?"

"Senior Brother Chu, you don't recognize me anymore?"

Lin Chen's lips curled up as he spoke with a smile. Chu Zining was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, as the voice sounded so familiar.

The next moment, Chu Zining reacted, staring intently at Lin Chen's face, her voice filled with excitement and disbelief: "Lin...Junior Brother Lin?"

In front of the lobby door, Lin Chen reached out and wiped his face, smoothing out the wrinkles. His entire face quickly changed, finally revealing his true appearance.

"It's been a long time. Congratulations, Senior Brother Chu, on breaking through to the upper-grade martial artist level."

Last time, this Senior Brother Chu was only at the mid-level martial artist realm. More than a year has passed, and now he is already a second-level martial artist.

It seems that I'm not the only one whose martial arts level in the entire Liang Dynasty is rapidly improving.

(End of this chapter)