Chapter 1690 - 1691: Was I Right to Scold Them?
The Tian Jiao approached Lin Chen, bowed, and said respectfully: "Sir Lin, having you grace us with your presence is truly an immense honor for the Tian Jiao Residence."
Lin Chen smiled faintly: "Mr. Tian Jiao, you are too kind. It is my honor to know you as well."
Seeing Lin Chen being so courteous, a touch of emotion appeared on Tian Jiao's face.
When some high-level martial artists approached him, clearly needing him, they always wore an expression of superiority, which made Tian Jiao quite displeased.
But Lin Chen was different. Although Lin Chen's strength was not weak, Tian Jiao felt a long-lost sense of respect from him.
Lin Chen and Tian Jiao walked into the hall only to see three people already seated inside.
All three were at the peak of the God Realm, and judging by their expressions, they were filled with arrogance.
Tian Jiao entered the hall and smiled at the three: "Three of you, we have a distinguished guest today. I have noted your matters; we shall discuss them some other time."
Although Tian Jiao's demeanor was very sincere, the three still looked dissatisfied.
One among them, named Tu Bo, glared coldly, scrutinizing Lin Chen.
"Tian Jiao, is this the esteemed guest you mentioned? How could someone merely at the initial stage of the God Realm be revered?" Tu Bo snorted coldly.
"Indeed, Tian Jiao, we're at least friends. We've come multiple times for these three spiritual artifacts. When will you make them?" The elderly man in a robe beside Tu Bo said discontentedly.
Upon hearing their words, Tian Jiao frowned slightly.
"Gentlemen, as I've said, I'm very busy recently and find it difficult to find time, so I ask for your understanding. I promise to make them for you when I'm available."
"No time? Do you have time to chat with a little brat but no time to refine spiritual artifacts for us?" A middle-aged man around forty frowned as well.
"Alas, these days, shameless people are truly numerous. You keep saying you're friends with Tian Jiao, yet do you show him a shred of respect? You clearly need something from him, yet act as if demanding a debt. Who do you think you are, yelling in someone else's home?" Lin Chen scolded angrily.
"What did you say? Who do you think you are to dare reprimand us in front of me? Are you looking for trouble?" Tu Bo's face darkened upon hearing Lin Chen's words.
Lin Chen's mouth curled slightly: "What, you want to start a fight?"
Tu Bo's expression changed, his eyes brimming with intense killing intent.
"Tu Bo, I said Lin Chen is my honored guest. If you dare strike him, you're opposing me. Please leave and never visit our home again." Tian Jiao snorted coldly.
"What? Tian Jiao, do you really think you're something? I courteously call you master, but disregard you and you're nothing." Tu Bo said furiously.
"You!" Tian Jiao's face turned livid with anger, his fists clenched tightly.
Evidently, Tu Bo's words were a great insult to him.
"Smack!"
Just then, a crisp slapping sound echoed, and in the next instant, Tu Bo's body was sent flying.
"What speed!" The other two God Realm experts' expressions changed instantly.
Even with their keen eyes, they couldn't discern how Lin Chen acted.
Bam!
Tu Bo was knocked back over ten meters, crashing into the living room's table, causing it to topple before he stopped.
"You dared strike me; I'll kill you." Tu Bo lunged with murderous intent, drawing his weapon, charging at Lin Chen.
Tu Bo swung his broadsword, his body moving like lightning, reaching Lin Chen in an instant.
Lin Chen neither dodged nor flinched, coldly watching Tu Bo's broadsword enlarge before his eyes.
"Lin, dodge now!" Tian Jiao's face turned pale with fright.
Though his strength was lacking, he knew how terrifying a full-force strike from a peak God Realm expert could be.
The corners of the other two men's mouths curled in disdainful smiles.
Initially, they were wary of Lin Chen, but seeing Lin Chen's response to Tu Bo made them chuckle.
Lin Chen's reaction was simply like a novice, probably about to be split in two by Tu Bo's strike.
Yet suddenly, their mocking expressions froze abruptly as they witnessed an unbelievable scene.
Lin Chen's hand was firmly holding Tu Bo's blade.
Tu Bo's face turned grim. Despite using all his strength, his attack was tightly seized by Lin Chen's grip like an iron clamp.
"With this little ability, you dare be arrogant here?" Lin Chen's mouth curled with cold indifference.
The next moment, flames rose from his palm.
In an instant, the blade turned red-hot.
"Ah!"
Within moments, the flames swiftly spread from the blade, utterly reducing Tu Bo to ashes.
Witnessing this, both Tian Jiao and the two beside him were stupefied.
How was this possible, a peak God Realm expert dying just like that?
Could this young man be of Immortal Emperor level?
Considering this possibility, both their expressions changed dramatically.
Lin Chen cast an icy gaze at the two: "Do you think my scolding was justified?"
The two dared not remain seated, dropping to their knees before Lin Chen.
"Sir Lin, we were wrong; your scolding was completely justified."
Lin Chen snorted: "If you don't want to die, get lost. If you dare harass Mr. Tian Jiao again, that man is your fate."
"Yes, yes, we won't dare again." The two, faces pale with fear, fled in a hasty mess.
At this point, Tian Jiao snapped out of his recent shock.
Gazing at Lin Chen, a mix of awe and gratitude filled his face.
Truthfully, what Lin Chen said was exactly what he felt.
But his power was only at the Immortal Monarch level, easily overpowered by any strong expert, so how could he dare offend anyone?
"Thank you, Sir Lin." Tian Jiao sincerely bowed to Lin Chen.
Lin Chen smiled: "Mr. Tian Jiao is too kind. Since we are friends, it is my duty to do these things."
Tian Jiao nodded: "Isn't Mr. Lin here this time because you need my help in crafting spiritual artifacts?"
Lin Chen nodded: "Yes, I have some spiritual artifacts that I need help with, but they won't be for free. I can guarantee to elevate Mr. Tian Jiao's power to the God Realm."
"Are you serious?" Tian Jiao's face lit up with joy.
For many years, being unable to break through his strength was a painful spot in his heart. Though a master at artifact refining, his real passion lay in martial arts. However, due to physical limitations, his strength could only stay at the Immortal Monarch level.
This had always been his regret.
He had given up hope, but Lin Chen claimed he could elevate his strength to the God Realm, making him utterly ecstatic.
Lin Chen nodded: "Your inability to break through is because your meridians are too weak, unable to withstand powerful spiritual energy impacts. I have a potion here and a cultivation technique. By consuming the potion and cultivating according to the technique, you can easily aim for the God Realm."
"Thank you, Sir Lin." Tian Jiao fell to his knees, tears streaming down his face.
