The entire Guanyue Tower suddenly fell silent.
"He left… just like that?"
Watching from a distance in the hallway, many cultivators who had come to watch the commotion witnessed this sight, their pupils constricting violently.
They had originally come to see the excitement, but who would have thought that the situation would change so abruptly? The Second Young Master of the Chen family actually left immediately after learning the other party's identity?
What... what did this mean?
Could it be that he was afraid of him?
"Lin Chen!"
A cultivator suddenly exclaimed, "I know him. Not long ago, in the second-class sect competition in the Five Nations, he single-handedly killed Su Huanxue and Chen Lingfeng, securing a spot for the Lihuo Sect!"
"I heard that he was also invited to participate in this tournament."
"My god, he actually dared to kill Chen Lingfeng?"
"No wonder Chen Zilei dared not speak up. His brother was beheaded by Lin Chen. He must have felt that he might not be his match."
"He's too strong!"
The group of cultivators gathered together, discussing in shock.
On the side, Liu Jiaojiao covered her mouth, her beautiful eyes filled with shock.
Her vision blurred and the world seemed to spin.
Lin Chen was actually the one who killed Chen Lingfeng?
How could there be such a huge gap?
This guy, whom she had looked down upon and despised, had unexpectedly transformed into an existence that even Chen Zilei was afraid of!
He had risen from humble beginnings, killed Chen Lingfeng in the competition, and was later invited to participate in the invitational tournament.
Impossible... impossible, right?
At this moment, she suddenly recalled the scene when she and her father had been discussing Lin Chen at the dinner table on the first day he arrived at the General's Mansion.
In an instant, Liu Jiaojiao's face burned with shame, and she wished she could find a hole in the ground to crawl into.
Even Chu Hao was his good friend, so why would he need to cling to the General's Mansion?
From the beginning, he had never thought about coming to rely on her, yet she had assumed it was so and even thought herself to be in the right.
It was truly ironic.
"Let's go."
Lin Chen said calmly, "Uncle Liu and Aunt Ru are still waiting for you to go back for dinner!"
"Okay..."
Liu Jiaojiao lowered her head and replied after a long while.
"Sir, what happened?"
At this time, Sister Yan rushed over anxiously.
"It's nothing. I just had a little disagreement with Chen Zilei."
Lin Chen glanced at her and quickly looked away.
Seeing that the matter was over, she had rushed over to ask. She was really clever!
However, Lin Chen also understood Sister Yan's difficulties.
With her status, she really couldn't get involved in the dispute between him and Chen Zilei!
"Master, I'm really sorry. On behalf of Guanyue Tower, I apologize to you!"
Sister Yan put on a flattering smile and discreetly handed over a purse.
Lin Chen took it and was slightly surprised.
There were a total of five pills in the purse.
Four of them should be third-grade pills, and one was a fourth-grade pill.
Quite a generous gesture!
"I'll take it."
Lin Chen put the purse into his ring and waved his hand.
Witnessing this scene, Liu Jiaojiao was once again shocked.
She recalled being in the private room earlier!
It was obvious that Sister Yan had sent Yue Ninglu just for Lin Chen's sake!
On the way back, Liu Jiaojiao looked at Lin Chen's back, feeling a mix of guilt and various emotions in her heart.
She had always been pampered, and her good upbringing and knowledge had always made Liu Jiaojiao stand out among her peers. Coupled with her beautiful appearance, she had enjoyed countless moments of praise and adoration like a star surrounded by the moon.
Therefore, her expectations had naturally become very high.
As proud as a white swan.
She wanted to apologize to Lin Chen, but the apology just wouldn't come out of her mouth.
Upon returning home, Liu Wei and Li Ru were still at the dinner table.
"Jiaojiao, you've gone too far this time. You didn't come back until so late!"
Liu Wei slapped the table and stood up abruptly. "You smell like alcohol. Have you been drinking again?"
Normally, Liu Jiaojiao would definitely talk back to Liu Wei.
However, this time, she lowered her head and murmured, "Mom, Dad, I was wrong. I shouldn't have stayed out so late and made you worry. From now on, I will definitely stay away from those delinquent friends and focus on cultivating!"
Liu Wei had prepared a lot to say and intended to teach this girl a lesson!
But he never expected that Liu Jiaojiao would come out and admit her mistake directly.
Liu Wei was stunned.
What was going on? Did she become stupid after drinking?
Li Ru also looked surprised.
She knew her daughter very well. She was completely spoiled, and the more you talked to her, the more rebellious she became.
Why had she taken the initiative to admit her mistake this time?
Did she take the wrong medicine?
The two of them couldn't help but look at Lin Chen.
Lin Chen smiled and said, "Maybe she suddenly realized her mistake."
He did not mention what had happened in Guanyue Tower, but instead helped Liu Jiaojiao cover it up.
In any case, she had already realized her mistake. Admitting her mistake could lead to great improvements!
"Come, let's eat!"
Liu Wei was in a good mood. Although he didn't know why his daughter had suddenly become like this, as long as she changed, it was a good thing.
"By the way, Lin Chen, are you prepared for tomorrow's invitational tournament?"
During dinner, Liu Wei suddenly asked.
"I come from the Five Nations. I don't have much experience and I'm not very strong. I don't have much pressure in this invitational tournament. I'm mainly focused on learning."
Lin Chen chuckled and kept a low profile.
Liu Jiaojiao was shoveling rice into her mouth and almost choked when she heard this.
You are indeed from the Five Nations.
But... not much experience?
Not very strong?
Nonsense!
Putting aside your knowledge, how could you have killed Chen Lingfeng if you weren't strong?
Chen Lingfeng was one of the Four Young Masters of the TECO!
He was quite famous in the entire Eastern Plains.
"You can't say that. Heroes don't care about their origins. As long as you are willing to work hard, you will definitely be able to leave the Five Nations and go to a larger world in the future."
Liu Wei was afraid that Lin Chen would become discouraged because of this, so he quickly encouraged him.
"Thank you, Uncle Liu. I will definitely work hard!"
Lin Chen raised his head and showed a bright smile. "By the way, Aunt Ru's cooking is really good. Uncle Liu is truly fortunate!"
"You little brat, you have such a sweet mouth!"
Li Ru chuckled lightly. "If you like Aunt Ru's cooking, just stay in the General's Mansion. Aunt Ru will cook for you every day!"
"No, no, I've already troubled you enough during this time."
Lin Chen waved his hands repeatedly, indicating that he could not stay in the Eastern Plains for too long. After this invitational tournament was over, he would have to rush back to the Lihuo Sect.
Besides, I am now considered a thorn in the side of the Chen family!
Staying in the General's Mansion might cause trouble for them.
"I also want to participate in the invitational tournament tomorrow."
Suddenly, Liu Jiaojiao, who had been engrossed in eating, raised her pretty face.
There was actually a hint of determination in her eyes.
"Jiaojiao, you?"
Liu Wei was shocked. "You're not even willing to practice, and you still want to participate in the invitational tournament? Isn't that just asking to be humiliated?"
"What are you saying? Don't hurt my daughter's self-confidence."
Li Ru rolled her eyes at Liu Wei and then said gently, "Jiaojiao, I know you want to change, but there are so many talented people in this invitational tournament. Wouldn't it be even more disheartening if you couldn't even pass the first round?"