Chapter 38: Thank You, Little Senior Sister!

For the time being, Lin Chen had Tun Tun keep a close eye on He Guan's movements.

For three consecutive days, He Guan did not leave the sect, making it difficult to find an opportunity.

On the fourth day, as luck would have it, there was a gathering for outer sect disciples at a restaurant within Lihuo City. He Guan accepted the invitation and went.

That evening, He Guan returned with another outer sect disciple. As they walked through an empty street, He Guan couldn't help but joke, "Just a few days ago, Chen Han died right here, his brow pierced by a single finger. It was truly miserable!"

The other disciple shrank his neck, "Brother He, please don't talk about such things in the middle of the night. It's so unsettling."

"Haha, look at you, such a coward! What is there to be afraid of?" He Guan laughed loudly. "I've only just joined the sect and have no enemies. Who would go out of their way to ambush me?"

No sooner had he spoken than a black shadow suddenly appeared before him.

His pupils contracted violently; he didn't even have time to react.

"Bang!"

The outer sect disciple beside He Guan took a punch and was sent flying.

Seizing the moment, He Guan hurriedly unleashed his spiritual energy to shield his body. Just as he was about to summon his phantom beast to resist, the shadow struck with lightning speed, throwing a punch straight at his face.

The fist whistled through the air, carrying a fierce gale and wrapped in a faint, emerald-green luster.

"Bang!"

The fist connected with He Guan’s face, and the sound of cracking bone echoed out. He didn't even have time to scream before his head slammed into a stone pedestal nearby, killing him on the spot.

"So weak, yet you dared to challenge me. You must have been mad for fame."

Lin Chen scoffed inwardly. He had expected He Guan to put up at least some resistance, but it turned out he was truly lightweight—pathetic, even.

At that moment, Lin Chen really wanted to ask the corpse, "Where did you get the courage to shout at my courtyard door every day? I thought you were something special, and this is it?"

In the distance, the other outer sect disciple was in so much pain that his vision darkened, and he couldn't regain his senses for a long time.

Lin Chen had originally intended to cut the weeds and dig up the roots, but upon further thought, the disciple hadn't done anything truly evil, and it was better not to kill the innocent. With that, he moved his body and fled the street at high speed.

Tun Tun sat on Lin Chen’s shoulder, looking dejected. "Why did it end so quickly this time? I didn't even get to make a move."

"Don't blame me. Blame He Guan for being so fragile."

Lin Chen curled his lips and picked up his pace, heading back toward the sect.

Because of the earlier murder of Chen Han, the Lihuo Sect had dispatched several outer sect elders to patrol back and forth. At the slightest sign of trouble, they would rush over to investigate. Relying on his subtle perception of the surrounding plants and trees, Lin Chen avoided all the outer sect elders and returned safely to his courtyard.

Just as he stowed his night-walking gear into his storage ring and prepared to go to his room to sleep, his pupils suddenly constricted.

A slender, graceful figure was leaning lazily against his door, holding a jug of wine. She wore a plain dress; though young, her figure was already beginning to mature.

Lin Chen paused, rubbing his nose in embarrassment. "Junior Sister, why are you here?"

After entering the sect and officially becoming a disciple of the Lihuo Sect, his form of address for Su Yuwei naturally had to change.

Su Yuwei raised a delicate eyebrow and said coolly, "To be provoked and insulted like that during the day without a word, only to sneak out at night and strike with such precision—you are truly ruthless."

"Junior Sister, I was just out for a stroll. Don't frame me." Lin Chen tried to put up a final struggle. "I am a simple, honest, and kind-hearted person. How could I ever engage in an ambush?"

"You reek of blood, yet you say you didn't kill anyone? Do you want me to take you back to the scene?" Su Yuwei rolled her eyes.

If one is going to make excuses, at least make them plausible. Was he trying to treat her like a fool?

Seeing that he couldn't deceive her, Lin Chen sighed helplessly. "Junior Sister, I didn't want to do this, but they forced my hand! Ever since I joined the Lihuo Sect, I've only wanted to cultivate in peace, improve myself, and fulfill my duties as an outer sect disciple. But he and Chen Han kept pushing me!"

"Just because they insulted you?" Su Yuwei asked again.

"If they had only insulted me, I wouldn't care no matter how long they kept at it." A sharp glint of murderous intent flashed in Lin Chen's eyes. "But they were foolish enough to humiliate my sister! She is my only family; she has taken care of me since I was small, and she has been so good to me. She has endured so much grievance and humiliation for my sake. I have long since sworn that no one shall ever bother her again! Whoever makes her unhappy, I will wipe out their entire family!"

As these words left his lips, the murderous intent became even more intense. His originally clean and youthful face turned savage. For a moment, it was as if Lin Chen had become a completely different person—shifting from a harmless youth into an ancient, ferocious beast.

Su Yuwei glanced at Tun Tun.

Tun Tun coughed dryly. "The kid’s personality is just like that. I can't control him."

"Come in."

Su Yuwei pushed the door open and walked inside. Lin Chen pulled himself together and followed. He didn't understand why Su Yuwei had suddenly come to his courtyard in the middle of the night. Could there be something she wanted to say to him?

Lin Chen carefully closed the door, afraid of waking his sister in the other room, and then asked, "Junior Sister, what is it?"

"It was I who gave you the assessment of five bell tolls. In short, you are in your current situation because of me." Su Yuwei took a sip of wine, her beautiful eyes fixed coldly on Lin Chen. "So, do you hate me?"

"I don't hate you," Lin Chen shook his head. "Junior Sister must have had her reasons for doing that. Besides, you are helping my sister dispel her cold poison; I couldn't be more grateful!"

"My actions did indeed have deeper reasons. You will understand in the future." Su Yuwei’s eyes narrowed slightly. She then took out a soft armor made of silkworm silk and handed it to him. "This is a Grade 4 spiritual weapon, the Heavenly Silk Soft Armor. I only just finished inscribing the spiritual patterns on it recently. Its defensive capabilities are quite good. Take it."

"Thank you, Junior Sister!" Lin Chen’s eyes lit up. A Grade 4 spiritual weapon was enough to block most attacks at his level. Su Yuwei was truly generous. It was said that spiritual pattern masters were all wealthy, and it was clearly true.

"I originally had a Heaven-grade cultivation technique I wanted to teach you, but I see you have already cultivated something even stronger, so I will spare you that. As for spiritual jades, here is my authorization. Whenever you feel you need more, just go to the treasury to withdraw them. As long as you aren't excessive, no one will give you any trouble."

Su Yuwei tossed over a jade pendant, which Lin Chen caught in a hurry.

"Thank you, Junior Sister!" Lin Chen smiled. This feeling... wow, it was wonderful!

Su Yuwei rose and walked to the door, taking another sip of wine. She paused, looked back at Lin Chen, her eyes calm and indifferent. "One more thing: I will be facing Feng Yu in the Dragon Gate Tournament. Tell me which part of him you want crippled, and I will do it for you."