Beast Taming: My spirit beast bloodline is overloaded

Chapter 475 Seeing Gu Ning Again
The next morning, Lin Chen and Li Zhen didn't linger any longer. After a brief farewell to Ning Ye and the others, they sped off towards Lei City.

Instead of taking a straight route, they detoured slightly and proceeded in the direction of Tiandu.

Along the way, the two disguised themselves and mingled among the passing beast tamers, and sure enough, they heard a lot of rampant rumors.

"Have you heard? The Protoss have increased the bounty again. The reward for providing Lin Chen's exact whereabouts is now enough to buy a small town!"

"Ha, what's the use? Didn't a bunch of people try to make a fortune by fabricating fake news to scam bounties a while ago? And what happened to them?"

"What else could happen? The gods actually believed it at first and lost a lot of money. Later, when they realized what had happened, they were furious. They arrested several of the ringleaders and, in front of everyone, turned them, along with their spirit beasts, into ashes. It was a truly tragic scene!"

The tavern was filled with chatter, but Lin Chen and Li Zhen sat in a corner, listening silently, their hearts undisturbed.

Li Zhen took a sip of his drink, and looking at Lin Chen's thoughtful expression, he couldn't help but ask curiously:
"What are you thinking about so intently?"

Lin Chen put down his wine glass, a deep light flashing in his eyes, and slowly said, "I'm thinking that if this matter isn't resolved, it's not a long-term solution."

He paused, his tone becoming incredibly firm:
"If... I mean if, Senior Qin's matter can be resolved smoothly, I think we can take the initiative and try to completely resolve this trouble."

These words were like a thunderclap from a clear sky!

Li Zhen's hand tightened around the wine glass, his pupils contracted sharply, and he stared at Lin Chen in disbelief!

Actively resolve problems?

Who else could be the trouble he's referring to?

Gods!

That is a super power that stands at the pinnacle of the continent, has been passed down for countless years, and has unfathomable depths!

In the past, even behemoths like the four great families of Tiandu only dared to confront them; no one ever dared to utter the word "solution".
Li Zhen's heart began to pound uncontrollably!
In the past, he would have thought Lin Chen was crazy and delusional.

but now……

Lin Chen's strength is enough to give him the right to say that, especially if Qin Shao Shao can return, along with the Grand Elder and the others.
By combining all these forces, the resulting lineup actually possessed the qualifications to directly confront a super Protoss!

"We didn't dare to think about it before because we weren't qualified."

Lin Chen sighed, "But now, things are different."

Li Zhen nodded heavily.

Yes, times have changed!
They are no longer ants who can only passively take a beating, but can stir up the winds and clouds!
After finishing their meal, the two continued their journey. However, just as they were flying over a desolate mountain range, a panicked scream suddenly came from ahead. Immediately afterward, a cold and eerie energy fluctuation shot into the sky!

Lin Chen and Li Zhen exchanged a glance, then immediately stopped and looked up.

On the official road below, a group of richly dressed beast tamers were seen fleeing frantically in their direction as if they had seen a ghost, their faces filled with extreme fear.

Lin Chen frowned, and with a flash, he blocked the way in front of a middle-aged man who appeared to be the leader of the guards.

"What happened?"

The man was startled. After realizing that Lin Chen was not an enemy, he pointed behind him, still shaken, and said in a trembling voice:

"Assassination...assassination! The Gu family has been assassinated!"

"The Gu family?" Lin Chen was taken aback upon hearing this.

This instantly reminded him of the mysterious assassin that Ning Ye had just mentioned not long ago, the one who had stirred up a bloodbath in Tiandu!

He and Li Zhen exchanged another glance, both seeing a hint of seriousness in each other's eyes.

save people?

Lin Chen didn't have that kind of free time.

He has no goodwill towards the Gu family now, and he has no desire to get involved in such disputes and grievances.

They bypassed the chaotic crowd and flew towards the scene of the incident.

By the time they arrived, the battle was already over.

In the middle of the official road, only a mutilated skeleton remained, and the ground around it was splattered with dark red blood.

The skeleton was in an extremely contorted position, as if it had endured immense pain before its death.

What's most chilling is that, apart from a relatively intact head, the entire torso has become like a mummy that has been dried up for thousands of years, shriveled and withered, as if all the essence of flesh and blood has been drained in an instant!

Lin Chen and Li Zhen's pupils contracted slightly at the same time.

"Have you thought of anything?" Li Zhen's voice carried a hint of suppressed emotion.

"I've figured it out." Lin Chen's expression became extremely solemn.

They had seen the exact same corpse outside the black dragon's lair in the southern secret realm that day!

The old man vehemently denied it, insisting that he was not responsible.

Now it seems that it wasn't lying.

The real culprit, who had been lurking in the shadows, has actually appeared here!
"Get out of the way, everyone, this is a business for the Gu family!"

Just as Lin Chen was deep in thought, a domineering shout came from behind him.

The two turned around and found that the person who came was a familiar face.

This man, dressed in the robes of a steward of the Gu family, with an arrogant expression, was none other than Gu An, the former head of the Beast Fighting Tournament and now the third-in-command of the Gu family's external affairs!
At this moment, Gu An was leading a team of Gu family guards, looking at Lin Chen and Li Zhen, these two "uninvited guests," with unfriendly and wary expressions.

However, when the firelight behind him illuminated their faces, Gu An's arrogant expression froze instantly, replaced by deep shock and fear!

"Lin...Lin Chen?!"

Gu An's voice even changed slightly.

He might only have a vague impression of Li Zhen, but Lin Chen was deeply imprinted in his mind.

Lin Chen, who was once an "ant" that he could crush at will, has now grown into a behemoth that even the gods find troublesome!

He had no doubt that with Lin Chen's current strength, killing him would be as easy as crushing an ant.

Thinking about this, Gu An felt a wave of fear wash over him.

These days, the major powers in Tiandu have all been watching the God Clan's rampant pursuit of Lin Chen with a sense of schadenfreude, and the Gu family is no exception.

Lin Chen and Li Zhen were too lazy to waste words with him, so they tactfully stepped aside.

Gu An hurriedly stepped forward to examine the body. When he saw the familiar manner of death, his face turned ashen, and he exclaimed:

"It's...it's happening again!"

One of the young guards behind him, oblivious to his own limitations, glanced at Lin Chen and Li Zhen, and suddenly lowered his voice to say to Gu An:
"Third Master, those two seem quite capable, and their behavior is suspicious. Could it be..."

"Shut up!"

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Gu An's angry shout!

What a joke!
You can't doubt these two killing gods!

The Gu family's top fighters aren't here right now. With so few people, how could they possibly provoke Lin Chen?

Gu An glared fiercely at the guard, his anger and frustration finding no outlet, so he could only stare intently at the corpse before him, his pupils flashing with icy coldness.

Lin Chen and Li Zhen overheard their conversation clearly, which further confirmed their belief that this mysterious assassin might be the same person from the Southern Secret Realm.

However, one question lingered in Lin Chen's mind.

This murderer, who had the ability to completely drain a person's flesh and blood, deliberately left a complete head each time.

It seems he really hates the Gu family.

Lin Chen pondered for a moment, deciding not to linger. Just as he and Li Zhen were about to turn and leave, Gu An suddenly spoke up from behind, his tone tinged with a mixture of probing and complexity:
"Tiandu is not far ahead. Would you two... like to come in and have a seat?"

Lin Chen and Li Zhen did not stop walking, nor did they even bother to turn their heads. They completely ignored his "invitation," took to the air, and prepared to bypass Tiandu and continue their journey.

However, just as they took off, a powerful yet restrained aura suddenly emanated from ahead without warning!
Lin Chen's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly looked up!

In the night sky ahead, a figure floated silently. He wore a black robe symbolizing the status of the Imperial Preceptor, and had a handsome face and a calm and profound demeanor.

When that figure turned around, a pair of deep eyes met Lin Chen's gaze in mid-air!
It's Gu Ning!
Lin Chen's heart sank slightly.

The deceased was an elder of the Gu family. As a core member of the Gu family and also the current imperial advisor, it is quite reasonable for Gu Ning to come personally to investigate.

Their eyes met, and the air seemed to freeze for a moment.

A barely perceptible look of surprise flashed in both of their eyes.

Without words or actions, after a brief exchange of glances, the two passed each other like two parallel lines that would never intersect.

Only after flying a considerable distance did Li Zhen finally exhale a breath of relief, and say in a deep voice:

"Gu Ning's demeanor has changed so much; he seems completely different from before. When he first became the Imperial Advisor, I always thought he was a naive newbie with no real strategy."

"It's more than just temperament..."

Lin Chen's expression was more solemn than ever before, and a deep sense of apprehension even shone through his pupils.

"He gave me a very bad feeling, an extremely dangerous feeling, even..."

Lin Chen said, enunciating each word clearly:

"...Surpassed Ji Lin!"

"what?!"

Upon hearing this, Li Zhen was struck dumb, his jaw nearly dropping!

He turned sharply, glanced in the direction that had long since disappeared into the night, and said incredulously:
"Impossible! How old is he? How could he possibly be stronger than that old monster Ji Lin?!"

"It's just a gut feeling, and it may not be true."

Lin Chen shook his head, his gaze profound. "Moreover, the position of Imperial Advisor is itself a huge mystery. Their strength can never be judged by common sense..."

Even so, Lin Chen's ominous premonition grew stronger.

Without further thought, he and Li Zhen suddenly accelerated, transforming into two streaks of lightning that pierced the night sky as they sped towards Thunder City.

What neither of them knew was that...

Above them, in a distorted space invisible to the naked eye, the old doctor stood with his hands behind his back, accompanied by Bai Ling, quietly watching everything that was happening below.

"Gu Ning is here. Aren't you afraid he'll find out?"

Bai Ling's gaze was fixed on Gu Ning's figure, her eyes filled with vigilance and apprehension.

Once upon a time, she and Gu Ning were the two most dazzling rising stars in the National Academy of Education, rivals in the eyes of countless people, but Bai Ling did not have much ill will towards Gu Ning.

But it wasn't until later that she painfully discovered that this person was actually one of the masterminds who had set her up from the very beginning and pushed her into the abyss!

"Don't worry." The old doctor's tone was as calm and collected as ever. "Although his 'Dragon Transformation Technique' is quite good, he's still a bit short of mastering it to track my aura."

His gaze, however, fell upon Gu An, who was dealing with the scene below, and he asked with great interest:
"You went to all this trouble, even killing an elder of the Gu family, just to lure him out. Now that he's right in front of you, you really don't want to kill him?"

“Gu An, you can kill him anytime.”

Bai Ling's voice was as cold as frost, but when her gaze inadvertently swept in the direction Lin Chen had left, that coldness quietly melted a little. "But Lin Chen is here, I don't want to make a move."

Upon hearing this, the old doctor didn't say anything more, but simply glanced meaningfully at the horizon where Lin Chen had disappeared, stroked his beard, and exclaimed in admiration:

"Lin Chen's... strength has increased a lot again. It seems that he encountered some extraordinary opportunity during his trip to the Southern Burning Ancient Kingdom."

Upon hearing this, a look of astonishment flashed in Bai Ling's eyes.

Her current strength is vastly different from what it used to be, and she believes she has reached the absolute pinnacle of the younger generation.

No matter how strong she became, she always felt like a clueless child in front of this mysterious old doctor.

Just how terrifying is this old doctor's skill?
On the other side, Lin Chen and Li Zhen traveled swiftly without encountering any further setbacks.

After another ten days or so of long journey, we finally arrived at our destination – Leicheng.

Thunder City has now fully recovered from the storm of the arena battles.

Furthermore, the establishment of the new Ling Academy has attracted countless talented young people and merchants from all over the country, making it even more prosperous than before.

"Where to go first?" Li Zhen asked, looking at the bustling scene before him.

"Let's go back to the academy first!" Lin Chen answered without the slightest hesitation.

He was already quite impatient, eager to know what exactly this "important information about the Celestial Spirit Body" that the Grand Elder had mentioned was!

The two asked passersby for directions to the New Spirit Academy and soon arrived at the foot of a magnificent mountain range.

The new Spirit Academy, built against the mountain, may not be as large as the old site that once occupied the entire spiritual vein, but it is already magnificent, with pavilions and towers arranged in a well-organized manner, and has begun to resemble a top-level academy.

At the mountain gate, students in new uniforms were already standing guard.

"Who are you two...?" The student on duty saw that Lin Chen and his companion had an extraordinary air about them and was about to step forward to ask.

Suddenly, a familiar voice, tinged with a hint of reproach, came from behind him, interrupting his words:

"You're back without even telling me! What if you ran into trouble on the way? Who would come to your rescue!"

The student turned around upon hearing the voice, and upon seeing who it was, his pupils dilated in surprise. He immediately bowed respectfully.

It's the Grand Elder!
The legendary Elder, who was said to be elusive and rarely seen, actually appeared in person at the mountain gate.

Who exactly are these two people in front of me?!
Lin Chen looked at the Grand Elder before him, whose hair and beard were all white, but whose spirit was vigorous and even more robust than before. His heart warmed, and he respectfully cupped his hands in greeting.
"It's been a long time. The Grand Elder still looks as dashing as ever, and seems to be in even better spirits than before."

"You little rascal, all you do is talk nonsense!" the elder said with a laugh, but his face was full of satisfaction and joy.

Li Zhen quickly stepped forward to pay his respects, and the Grand Elder returned the greeting with a smile.

Afterwards, the elder instructed the student on duty who was already dumbfounded, "Do not spread what happened today," and then prepared to lead Lin Chen and the other person inside.

Just then, the student finally snapped out of his shock!

He looked at Lin Chen's face, which was both familiar and unfamiliar, and a flash of lightning struck his mind. A name that made him tremble with excitement was uttered!

"Lin...Lin Chen?! You...you are Senior Brother Lin Chen?!"

When Lin Chen realized that his identity had been recognized, he smiled in a friendly manner and greeted him.

To everyone's surprise, the student reacted like a fan meeting their idol, instantly becoming so excited that their face turned bright red, and they jumped up and down excitedly as if they had been injected with adrenaline.

Lin Chen!

He was the only idol in the hearts of all the young beast tamers of their generation!
Many people chose to join the rebuilt spiritual home precisely because they admired his deeds.

It is no exaggeration to say that Lin Chen's influence among the younger generation has now surpassed that of the Grand Elder!
After entering a quiet room deep within the Spirit Academy and dismissing everyone else, the Grand Elder looked at Lin Chen with concern and asked:
"How was the trip? Did it go smoothly?"

Lin Chen nodded and briefly recounted the series of events that had occurred in the Southern Burning Ancient Kingdom.

When the elder, who was well-versed in the world, heard that Lin Chen had killed the Divine Bull's soul and successfully turned the entire Divine Sect against him, he was shocked and could only stroke his beard for a long time, filled with emotion.

Finally, upon hearing that Xiao Bai had not only awakened but also benefited from the misfortune, experiencing a surge in strength, he was completely relieved and said with relief:
"In that case, it can be considered a blessing in disguise, a great thing."

After recounting his experiences, Lin Chen could no longer contain his eagerness. He looked intently at the Grand Elder and asked impatiently:
"Elder, have you found a way to stop the Heavenly Spirit Body from erupting?!"

(End of this chapter)