Chapter 2368: Chapter 2372: Reunion with Pang Guang
"Make way!"
"Make way!"
Just as Jiang Chen was about to step forward to perform his probe, a series of shouts erupted, and a team of people rushed in from the entrance of the hall, walking straight toward Jiang Chen’s group.
Jiang Chen glanced at that group.
This was a team of six composed of individuals at the Divine Infant Realm Peak, led by a fierce-looking man in black clothing.
Retracting his gaze, Jiang Chen directly stepped forward to the long table and extended his hand towards a woman in a white robe behind the table.
"Get lost!"
A loud shout suddenly burst forth, and a powerful force surged toward Jiang Chen.
A glint of cold light flashed in Jiang Chen’s eyes. Channeling his spiritual power, his body collided with the incoming hand.
Thump, thump, thump!
The burly man, attempting to shove Jiang Chen aside, didn’t expect Jiang Chen to resist. Caught off guard, he stumbled back several steps.
"Kid, do you have a death wish?"
The burly man was momentarily stunned. Sensing that Jiang Chen only had a Mid Divine Infant Realm cultivation, his eyes instantly turned vicious as he moved to advance once more.
Pa!
A crisp sound, and a hand landed on the burly man’s shoulder, halting his action. The cold and fierce young man in black stepped in front of Jiang Chen and coldly said, "Get out of the way!"
Jiang Chen glanced at the young man but ignored him, turning instead to look at the woman behind the long table.
"Bastard! You dare ignore Young Master Leng? I guess you have a death wish!"
One of the burly men shouted angrily and moved to charge at Jiang Chen.
Swish, swish, swish!
Figures flashed as Liu Chang and the others, having already finished their light probing, noticed the commotion here and swiftly moved to Jiang Chen’s side, warily looking at the six men.
"That seems to be Young Master Leng Li of the Leng Feng Chamber of Commerce under the Canghai Trade Alliance."
"Seems like him!"
"Damn, those guys dare provoke Young Master Leng Li here at the Canghai Trade Alliance branch? They’re courting death!"
"What idiots, must be some family juniors out training, totally clueless. Didn’t they see even the alliance guards aren’t interfering with Young Master Leng?"
"Those guys are doomed, they won’t walk out of this abandoned town alive!"
A series of whispered discussions arose, and while Liu Chang and the others’ expressions changed slightly, they showed no fear.
The Leng Feng Chamber of Commerce is a minor chamber under the Canghai Trade Alliance, and its head, Leng Feng, is an early-stage Unity Realm Stage expert. However, if it were Leng Feng himself, they might not dare act, but it’s just his son, a young man at the Divine Infant Realm Peak, not enough to scare them. If they backed down, it would taint the name of the Changling Academy!
"Who are you to block my way?"
Feeling humiliated as the people around called out his name yet Jiang Chen and the others still wouldn’t make way, Leng Li coldly shouted.
"Changling Academy, Liu Chang!"
"Changling Academy, Wu Zhong!"
"Changling..."
...
"Changling Academy examinee, Jiang Chen!"
One by one, they announced their names.
"People from Changling Academy?! No wonder they’re not afraid of Young Master Leng!"
"But this is the Canghai Trade Alliance branch. Aren’t they afraid of offending the alliance by not giving Leng face?"
"Are you stupid? The Leng Feng Chamber is just a small chamber. Do you think the alliance would offend Changling Academy over Leng? Didn’t you hear what those guys said? They’re examinees; they’re definitely undergoing entrance examinations. At this time, all major forces would give face to Changling Academy!"
"But that Leng Feng Chamber is just the lowest-tier chamber in the alliance. How does Leng dare to be so arrogant at the branch?"
"What do you know! The alliance is currently preparing a candidate list, and Leng Feng has pledged himself to a rather popular candidate, rumored to be the Alliance Hierarch’s nephew. Naturally, Leng’s stature rose with it."
Hearing Jiang Chen and the others announce their names, the surrounding crowd was initially surprised but then started discussing quietly.
"Jiang Chen? Are you that Jiang Chen from Changlin Academy?"
Leng Li’s expression changed as he looked coldly at Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen paused slightly, surprised, and asked, "You know me?"
"Hmph! Pang Guang’s friend, right!"
Leng Li’s eyes glinted with a touch of mockery and he said meaningfully, "Don’t think that just because Pang Guang shields you, you can flaunt around in our Canghai Trade Alliance. The alliance isn’t dictated by Pang Guang. Once Lie becomes a candidate, Pang Guang will be relegated to the outer layers. Kid, if you know what’s good for you, scram. Otherwise, don’t blame me for dealing with you, Pang Guang’s follower!"
Hearing this, Jiang Chen frowned slightly and was about to say something when a voice rang out.
"My friend isn’t for you to handle. Who do you think you are, Leng Li?"
Everyone was taken aback by the voice and turned toward the entrance of the hall.
At the entrance, a young man dressed in fine clothing walked in, striding directly toward Jiang Chen and the others.
"Young Master Guang!"
"Young Master Guang!"
Along the way, the alliance guards bowed to the young man.
Leng Li’s eyes showed a hint of surprise, his gaze lowered and flickering, pondering on something.
"Jiang Chen, my apologies."
Pang Guang approached Jiang Chen, cupping his fists in apology.
Jiang Chen smiled slightly, speaking softly, with a hint of meaning in his eyes, "How have you been lately?"
Pang Guang had helped him during the Mingqian Banquet and was a decent person. Jiang Chen wanted to befriend him. Hearing Leng Li’s words, it seemed Pang Guang was in some trouble, so he inquired softly.
"It’s a long story; I’ll handle it first."
Pang Guang gave a bitter smile, spoke briefly, then turned to Leng Li and shouted coldly, "Leng Li, stop flaunting your status here. Ever since your father aligned with Pang Lie, this isn’t your first time parading your power in the alliance. The Canghai Trade Alliance isn’t mine, not my Pang family’s, but it’s certainly not yours either. Get lost!"
Leng Li’s face darkened, anger surged in his eyes, but he didn’t dare show dissatisfaction toward Pang Guang. He nodded at Pang Guang, gave Jiang Chen a fierce glare, then turned and left the hall with his people.
"Pang Guang, if you need any help, just let me know."
After Leng Li left, Jiang Chen spoke softly.
"Nothing much, just some matters within the alliance. If I need help, I won’t be formal with you!"
Pang Guang chuckled, shaking his head.
"Alright!"
Jiang Chen nodded, introducing Pang Guang to Liu Chang and the others.
Thump, thump, thump!
A series of hurried footsteps sounded as a young man hurriedly approached Pang Guang, "Young Master Guang, the Great Elder is here, and Pang Lie and the Second Elder have arrived too!"
"What? Why are they here too?"
Pang Guang frowned, his expression becoming somber.
After thinking briefly, Pang Guang turned to Jiang Chen and apologized, "Jiang Chen, I’m afraid I have to leave."
"It’s fine, you go ahead. I also need to rest after finishing the light probing here!"
Jiang Chen lightly waved his hand.
Pang Guang cupped his fists toward Liu Chang and the others, then hurriedly left the hall.
