Chapter 2371: Chapter 2375: Expectations
Jiang Tiancheng glanced at Pang Guang and his companion, sneered coldly, and a trace of gloating appeared in his eyes.
Meng Tingchuan, oh Meng Tingchuan, you really made a bad move!
We came in and Great Elder didn’t say a word, obviously testing our patience. Yet you two barged in so impatiently, surely to incur Great Elder’s dislike. You’re done for!
Pang Guang and his companion’s expressions changed, they glared at Pang Lie, but said nothing, gently closed the door and stood by the entrance.
"Mr. Jiang, have you finished training?"
Jin Ming ignored Pang Lie and the others, looked up at Jiang Chen and said with a light smile.
"Thank you, Grandpa Jin."
Jiang Chen glanced at Pang Lie, turned around, and respectfully cupped his fists towards Jin Ming.
Upon hearing Jiang Chen’s address, Pang Guang and his companion’s eyelids twitched, revealing joy in their eyes, while Pang Lie and the others’ expressions slightly changed. Pang Guang and his companion came in with Jiang Chen, the two couldn’t help but wonder if they had some connection with Jiang Chen!
Exchanging glances, a trace of darkness appeared in the eyes of Pang Lie and his companion.
"Haha, it’s no big deal. However, the combat skill you’re training is quite interesting, and your approach is right, but the best thing isn’t that one.’
Jin Ming smiled lightly and waved his hand, speaking with profound meaning.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen smiled bitterly, "I know, but... it’s too hard to obtain that thing, I can only try my luck everywhere."
He didn’t have any resentment because Jin Ming discovered his training, as the chamber he trained in was set up by Jin Ming afterward, so he clearly understood everything.
Training in a space created by a Saint with that Saint around, everything he practiced naturally couldn’t escape the perception of that Saint. Even if the Saint didn’t deliberately probe, such close proximity would automatically bring fluctuations of the space into Jin Ming’s perception.
Jiang Chen had no intention of hiding from Jin Ming.
"There’s no need for that, if you can reach the Divine Infant Realm Peak within a year, then come back again. Perhaps you can get what you need then."
Jin Ming chuckled.
"Great Elder, do you mean for him to participate...?"
Jin Tianlin asked curiously, probing.
Jin Ming gently nodded.
Jin Tianlin’s eyes revealed a trace of envy, he turned to Jiang Chen and softly advised, "Mr. Jiang, you must train well. Reaching the Divine Infant Realm Peak within a year is only the foundation, you must also maintain combat power beyond those in the same realm, only then will you meet Great Elder’s expectations."
Jiang Chen was slightly stunned, looking confusedly at the two.
"We’ll talk about this when you come next time."
Jin Ming smiled gently, glanced at Pang Guang and his companion, and asked softly, "Are these two your friends?"
"Young Pang Guang greets Great Elder!"
"Great Elder of the Canghai Trade Alliance, Meng Tingchuan, greets Great Elder!"
Pang Guang and his companion hurriedly stepped forward to pay respects.
Jin Ming paid them no mind, only looking at Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen laughed lightly and subtly described the events in the Shadowless Sword Emperor’s tomb and at the Mingqian Banquet.
There were still Pang Lie and his companion in the room, so Jiang Chen wasn’t too explicit, but he believed Jin Ming would understand.
After listening, Jin Ming didn’t show much, just nodded lightly and continued playing chess with Jin Tianlin.
Jiang Chen gave Pang Guang and his companion a comforting look, then walked over to Jin Ming, lifted his gaze to the chessboard.
They were playing Go, similar but different to Go on Earth.
At this time, a white dragon was being besieged by two black tigers on the board, with no space to move, only a couple moves left until the end.
Yet, Jin Ming and his companion spent a full quarter of an hour on this clearly finished game.
Jiang Chen glanced at Jin Ming and his companion, smiled slightly, seemed to see something from the game, turned and seated himself nearby, calmly regulating his breathing.
Another quarter of an hour passed, and the game still appeared to be ending yet seemed unable to end forever.
Pang Lie began to show anxiety in his eyes, while Pang Guang had somehow moved near Jin Ming, his eyes fixed on the chessboard.
Time passed, another quarter of an hour went by.
Pang Lie appeared visibly impatient, his breathing heavier, while Pang Guang’s brows lightly furrowed, staring at the board, eyes filled with contemplation.
Slam!
As Jin Ming placed a black piece on the board, Pang Guang’s eyes showed enlightenment, just about to speak, he hesitated, suddenly feeling something, looked up at Jiang Chen.
At this time, Jiang Chen had finished regulating his breath, the strength consumed by training the Heaven and Earth Furnace had recovered, seeing Pang Guang looking over, he smiled gently and nodded.
Pang Guang was slightly stunned, then immediately understood that Jiang Chen must have long seen through Jin Ming and his companion’s intentions, sighing inwardly at Jiang Chen’s keen mind, he looked up at Jin Ming.
"Great Elder, the situation facing the alliance cannot be resolved by outside help alone, this matter I understand, but if we want to resolve it, we need some degree of discourse power. I ask Great Elder to help me fight for that discourse power!"
Pang Guang cupped his fists in a bow toward Jin Ming, speaking sincerely.
Pang Lie and Jiang Tiancheng frowned, staring directly at Pang Guang, a hint of doubt deep in their eyes.
Rattle!
Jin Ming stretched out a hand to push the pieces on the board, disrupting the game, waved his hand lightly, expressionless, "You should leave now!"
"Great Elder, Pang Guang was truly rude, interrupting your game, I’ll escort him out for you."
Upon hearing this, Pang Lie’s eyes lit up, he shouted at Pang Guang, "Pang Guang, how could you be so uneducated? Don’t you know to observe silently during a game? Truly not sure how Pang Dahai taught you, hurry and get out!"
Pang Guang’s face changed, he glared at Pang Lie, just about to speak, a low voice sounded, "I told you to leave!"
Buzz!
A terrifying pressure erupted from Jin Ming’s body, the surrounding space twisted, Pang Guang, Meng Tingchuan, Pang Lie, and Jiang Tiancheng all vanished from sight.
Outside the Forsaken Tavern.
The space trembled slightly, four figures appeared.
"Damn it! Pang Guang, it’s all your fault for angering Great Elder, causing us to be kicked out too. I will definitely report this to the Elder Council and have them punish you!"
Pang Lie looked fiercely at Pang Guang and spoke harshly.
Pang Guang glanced at Pang Lie, didn’t pay him any heed, turned and called to Meng Tingchuan, "Let’s go back."
With these words, Pang Guang strode toward the division.
Meng Tingchuan was slightly stunned, looked at Pang Guang with some confusion, then followed him.
"Damn it!"
Pang Lie glared coldly at Pang Guang’s back, cursing under his breath again.
"Xiao Lie, it seems the Great Elder of the Gold-devouring Rat Clan doesn’t want to get involved in our alliance’s affairs, but there’s room to maneuver this matter."
Jiang Tiancheng glanced at Pang Guang and his companion’s backs, speaking softly.
The anger on Pang Lie’s face suddenly vanished, he sneered and nodded.
The two didn’t return to the Forsaken Tavern, instead heading straight towards the east gate of the town.
