"Longteng Trading Company's people—do you have a grudge against them?" Yu Qingxuan put away the war chariot and saw the people staring intently at Long Chen at the city gate. Judging by their clothing, she recognized their identities.
"No, no, no, there's no grudge. We're in the same industry, so maybe our business cooperation isn't quite pleasant." Long Chen shook his head like a rattle drum.
"You're actually in business?" Yu Qingxuan was a bit incredulous. She still didn't even know what Long Chen was doing, and he actually cooperated with Longteng Trading Company.
"Yeah, pretty much. We're all doing no-money business. They cheat others, I rob them. I guess it's mutually beneficial." Long Chen said.
"How dare you rob Longteng Trading Company?" Yu Qingxuan was startled, her jade hand covering her cherry lips, staring at Long Chen in disbelief.
"Didn't I tell you? Alchemy is my side job, my main job is robbery! Long Chen said seriously.
At first, she thought Long Chen was talking nonsense, but hearing him say it again, Yu Qingxuan still found it hard to believe.
"Long Chen, you really are here. Are you surrendering, or do you want us to take action?" As soon as Long Chen appeared, four Third Heaven Realm Kings showed up and surrounded him.
The four Triple Heaven Realm King powerhouses erupted with aura and divine might, instantly drawing countless gazes.
Long Chen glanced at them lazily and said calmly, "Surrender without hesitation. If you want to fight, then go ahead." "
Long Chen, if you really have the guts, leave Longyan Prefecture and fight us fairly." A third-tier Realm King shouted loudly. Clearly, here, they didn't dare make a move, nor dare to offend the city lord of Longyan Prefecture.
"A fair fight?"
Not only was Long Chen amused, but countless onlookers at him and then at Long Chen, who was only at the early Divine Lord Realm, also laughed—and laughed heartily.
Although Longteng Trading Company holds a certain degree of prestige, Longyan Prefecture is a mix of both dragons and snakes, with major powers occupying the area and countless races coexisting. People do not fear Longteng Trading Company.
Although they were not related to Long Chen, a dignified Third Heaven Realm King was actually saying he wanted to fight a fair fight with a rookie at the early Divine Lord Realm. Was he out of his mind?
Even Yu Qingxuan laughed; this person was indeed a bit ridiculous, speaking without thinking.
The Realm King from the Third Heaven felt something was off after speaking, but since the words had already been spoken, there was no way to take them back. For a moment, his face turned bright red from holding back.
"Long Chen, Longteng Trading Company is powerful and not worth provoking. Why don't I ask the elders to help mediate in the name of the Yantian Divine Sect? Return the stolen goods to them, and everyone will be safe. Wouldn't that be even better?" Yu Qingxuan whispered to Long Chen. She was doing this for his own good. After all, Longteng Trading Company was wealthy and powerful; offending them was no joke.
"Thank you, but between them, there's no way to mediate. You have to understand, there's no love without reason in this world, nor hatred without reason. Can you believe me?" Long Chen looked at Yu Qingxuan and said.
Yu Qingxuan smiled sweetly: "Of course I trust you." "
Just trust me. I can handle this matter well, so don't worry about me! Your two elders have arrived. Long Chen happened to see Yu Qingxuan's other elderly bodyguard appear.
As soon as the two appeared, they immediately stood beside Yu Qingxuan, then stood there like wooden blocks, closing their eyes without a word.
"Long Chen, as the youngest Celestial Master and the youngest branch dean of Lingxiao Academy in the Underworld Heaven, you willingly become a coward hiding in your head. You've completely disgraced the reputation of the oldest academy across the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths. If anyone else were you, they would have already smashed their heads against the city wall." The elder of Longteng Trading Company said the wrong thing, and a companion next to him immediately stood up for him, shouting loudly.
His sudden shout shocked countless people, who looked at Long Chen in disbelief.
Even some of the foreign powerhouses looked at Long Chen in utter disbelief.
Many people like to remember the name 'Number One Under Heaven,' and Lingxiao Academy is the number one academy in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths. Although it has declined, countless people still know its name.
This is basic common sense. If you don't know even this in this world, it's one thing if you're not human, but if you don't know, you'll be ridiculed.
Inside the ancient city, countless people poked their heads out to look toward the city gate. Among them were Feng Xiang, Zhao Mingxuan, Wu Yang, and others. When they heard that Long Chen was actually the dean of the world's top academy, they were all stunned.
"How is this possible?"
Long Chen is so young—whether in cultivation, experience, or ability, how could he possibly serve as a dean? Even if he was a branch dean, it wouldn't be possible.
Yu Qingxuan was even more shocked. At this moment, she remembered that Long Chen had told her he had tricked a dean into becoming a Heaven-level mentor there. She had always thought Long Chen was joking, but it turned out everything he said was true—and at the world's top academy.
"The news spread pretty fast. You got my information so quickly?" So what?
I've come to Ziyan Heaven now and am no longer the dean of Lingxiao Academy. Your provocation tactic won't work on me.
That so-called halo has no binding power for me. I came to Ziyan Heaven, just bare, one person fed, the whole family didn't go hungry. So what? Are you coming to bite me? Long Chen said disdainfully.
"Long Chen, you killed innocents recklessly, forgot loyalty for profit, killed people and seized treasure, and then even threw dirt on our Longteng Trading Company. It's like a thief calling 'stop thief.'
Shameless people like you deserve to be executed by all heroes. Our Longteng Trading Company has already raised your bounty to one billion Immortal King Crystals, a domain artifact, and the highest honored guest of Longteng Trading Company.
If anyone can take your head, gain both fame and fortune, and rid the people of evil, let's see how long you can keep laughing. "The Realm King expert from Longteng Trading Company sneered.
As soon as that person spoke, countless people gasped. This bounty was terrifying, and it would surely attract countless powerful figures to target Long Chen. In their eyes, Long Chen was no longer just a person, but a pile of moving wealth.
Meanwhile, those who had a grudge against Long Chen, like Zhao Mingxuan and Wu Yang, had their eyes lit up. They weren't short of money; what they lacked was a reason to kill Long Chen. For a moment, smiles appeared at the corners of their mouths.
Not only them, but countless powerful figures in the city also focused their gaze on Long Chen. Some even arrogantly used their divine sense to probe the fluctuations of his blood energy, their provocation written openly.
"Killing with a borrowed knife?" It's okay, I, Long Chen, will continue. And to reassure everyone, don't hold back.
I solemnly tell everyone here, I am just ordinary friends with the beautiful Qingxuan fairy beside me. Don't get involved with her because of me. Long Chen shouted loudly.
"Don't be so sentimental. As someone on the verge of death, you should think about yourself!" At that moment, a disdainful voice rang out.