Chapter 2455: Chapter 2458: So It’s Because of Connections
"Yes, the least valuable thing is a human life, and your life, Lei Xiong, isn’t worth much either!"
Before Jiang Chen could respond, Yan Li stepped forward, coldly staring at Lei Xiong.
Buzz!
A chilling killing intent emanated from his body, a blood-colored aura rising from him, forming into a blood-red longknife, its tip pointing directly at Lei Xiong!
Blood Fiend Force?
Jiang Chen looked at the blood-colored longknife with a hint of surprise in his eyes.
"You... fighting is not allowed in the small town, this was decided by the eight villages together, what are you trying to do?"
Lei Xiong was startled and involuntarily took a step back, a look of panic flashing in his eyes.
"You’re not allowed to fight in the town, but once you’re outside, it’s a different story!"
Yan Li gave Lei Xiong a cold glance, then turned to Jiang Chen: "Young brother, I’ll join you this time, how about we do an 80-20 split?"
Jiang Chen hesitated for a moment, then nodded lightly: "Alright, then it will be just the five of us. Having too many people will easily attract the attention of the Necro Spirits, not to mention it’s inconvenient for action."
"Okay."
Yan Li nodded gently.
When Lei Xiong saw Jiang Chen agree to Yan Li, a gloomy look appeared in his eyes, but once Yan Li agreed to go with only five people, there was a flash of joy deep in his eyes, followed by a cold gleam.
"Since you’re here to intercede, Yan Li, I’ll give you face and won’t fight over this person, goodbye!"
Feigning magnanimity, Lei Xiong said his piece and turned to leave the pavilion.
"Brother Jiang, are we really going with just five people? That’s a bit risky."
Yun Hai glanced at Yan Li, then looked at Jiang Chen with some concern.
Jiang Chen smiled slightly: "Are you worried that Lei Xiong will ambush us because Senior Yan Li is going with us? Rest assured, even if we can only use our strength at the Divine Infant Realm, the number of people doesn’t matter."
Yan Li frowned, turning to Jiang Chen, a dark look in his eyes, feeling that Jiang Chen was a bit too arrogant.
"Brother Jiang, even if everyone can only exert their power at the Divine Infant Realm Peak, strength varies among individuals, if..."
Yun Hai looked serious and spoke with furrowed brows.
"Why did Brother Jiang agree to cooperate with us? Don’t tell me it’s because you like us, everyone who comes to this abandoned plain is after the Spiritual Pearl of Necro Spirits."
Yun Cheng suddenly spoke, interrupting Yun Hai.
Jiang Chen looked at Yun Cheng, smiled faintly, and pointed to the large sword behind Yun Hai: "Because of that, and because all of you bear the Yun family name!"
"Because of the Heavy Earth Sword and our Yun family name?"
The group of Yun Hai was momentarily stunned, looking at Jiang Chen in confusion.
"This large sword is incredibly heavy, carrying it trains one’s control over power, and besides, the sword enhances the cultivation effect of the Yun family’s cultivation technique, doesn’t it?"
Jiang Chen laughed softly.
"The properties of the Heavy Earth Sword are known to our Yun family members, how is that a reason?"
Yun Hai furrowed his brows.
"I wasn’t aware of the Yun family before; it’s something I learned from someone else. I don’t know if Brother Yun knows someone named Yun Tao studying at Changlin Academy, who has now gone to Changling Academy!"
Jiang Chen explained softly, a candid smile appearing in his eyes.
"Yun Tao!?"
Yun Cheng exclaimed, leaping out from behind the counter, staring directly at Jiang Chen: "How do you know Yun Tao?"
"Do you know Cousin Yun Tao?"
Yun Hai was equally astonished.
"Of course, Yun Tao is my senior brother."
Jiang Chen replied with a smile: "We both apprenticed under Master Hu Yiqiu."
"You’re a disciple of the Drunkard?"
Yun Cheng’s eyes had a hint of surprise, though they also carried a trace of scrutiny.
Jiang Chen smiled slightly, emitting a cerulean Great Dao Divine Light, the fragrance of wine immediately filling the pavilion.
"The Great Dao of Drunkenness! Truly the Drunkard’s Great Dao of Drunkenness!"
Yun Cheng’s eyes softened, "Although it’s not as profound as the Drunkard’s own understanding, it already has the true essence. You must have been taught by the Drunkard himself, haha! Who would’ve thought I’d encounter a disciple of that Drunkard here! Young man, how is that old Drunkard? How is Yun Tao doing?"
"Master is doing well, his injuries have healed, and he has now broken through to the Integration Realm Peak. Senior Brother is also doing well, currently at the Divine Infant Realm Peak. Both Master and Senior Brother are now at Changling Academy."
Jiang Chen replied softly.
"The Drunkard’s injuries have healed?!"
Yun Cheng once again showed a look of delight: "Good! Good! Good! Haha... The light of Changling is back!"
"Is Senior Yun also a student of Changling Academy?"
Jiang Chen looked at Yun Cheng in surprise, and then a ranking list came to mind, his eyes lit up: "Is Senior Yun Yun Cheng, who ranked seventeenth on the Talent List?"
"That would be me!"
Yun Cheng chuckled: "I didn’t expect Changling Academy to send students so quickly, I thought you’d take a few days to arrive."
He paused for a moment, puzzled: "But, how come only a few of you came? Are you here to scout the way first?"
Jiang Chen was silent for a moment, then shook his head gently: "We’re not from Changling Academy. To be precise, Hu Zi and I exiled ourselves from the academy, and Brother Jin Hu used to be part of an expedition group on this abandoned plain."
"Exiled yourselves!? Why?"
Yun Cheng looked at Jiang Chen in surprise.
Jin Hu, Yun Hai, and Yan Li were all equally shocked.
Changling Academy is one of the Six Great Academies on the continent, renowned across the land, recognized by nearly everyone. Many aspire to cultivate there but fail to get in, and Jiang Chen actually exiled himself from the academy, which is truly astonishing!
"Well, this..."
Jiang Chen hesitated for a moment, then lightly shook his head: "Different views, that’s all, not something easily explained in a few words."
Yun Cheng was silent for a moment, then said softly: "Was the Drunkard around when you exiled yourselves?"
"Yes."
Jiang Chen nodded lightly.
"In that case, I won’t ask anymore. With the Drunkard’s temperament, he definitely wouldn’t suffer a loss. Since he agreed with it, I have nothing more to say!"
Yun Cheng sighed softly, patting Jiang Chen’s shoulder: "Since you are the Drunkard’s disciple and Yun Tao’s junior brother, in this abandoned plain, our Wind Thunder Valley is your backing. No matter what the issue is, we’ve got your back!"
"Thank you, Senior!"
Jiang Chen clasped his hands and gave a bow.
"Brother Jiang, sorry for doubting you earlier."
Yun Hai apologized, then changed the subject: "But, what does this have to do with us penetrating deeper into the plain with just five people?"
"Don’t ask anymore!"
Yun Cheng waved his hand: "Since he is the Drunkard’s disciple and Yun Tao’s junior brother, he surely won’t harm you. Don’t dig into it."
Yun Hai abruptly realized, and the look in his eyes toward Jiang Chen carried a hint of apology.
