Beast Taming: Bloodline Golden Hand

Lin Chen was delighted to hear this and asked, "Does that mean it can be used again?"

"Possibly..." Lee Zhen said, "I’m not too sure, but at the time the guild president of South City told me that it could serve as a memento, so it might be sealed away."

"This launch station covers all areas in the south for the Monster Hunter Guild."

Lin Chen’s eyes lit up with joy; this was indeed good news.

If the Monster Hunter Guild members could indeed be gathered, this would be an immensely powerful force.

Lee Zhen also thought this matter was promising, so he said, "I’ll go ask Pang Yuanzheng about it; he should know a bit more."

With that, Lee Zhen left.

Shortly after he left, a few more people arrived outside the Qin Mansion, and Lin Chen looked up, feeling delighted.

The newcomers were Qin Hao, Bai Jiajia, and Sun Guang.

The trio had been studying in the Inner Courtyard of Jiuxing City; although they couldn’t contribute much to this Beast Tide, they were still making an effort.

"Brother Lin, I thought you wouldn’t recognize us anymore," Qin Hao approached, laughing heartily.

"How dare I!"

Lin Chen also laughed.

Qin Hao was one of the earliest people Lin Chen met; they’d practiced together with Lee Zaiqing as sparring partners.

However, Qin Hao still felt somewhat unfamiliar with Lin Chen.

When they first met, Qin Hao had thought Lin Chen’s strength was inferior to his. Now, Lin Chen was hailed as a nationally acclaimed genius, a world apart from them.

But this time, Lin Chen didn’t seem distant; he conversed with them as he had before.

"Don’t be misled; I’m not that powerful. This was a power gifted to me by a senior from the Spirit Academy, only usable once," Lin Chen explained to them.

"I figured the gap wouldn’t be that big," Sun Guang said with a smile.

The four of them met and chatted extensively after four years apart.

If they had met on an ordinary day, they could have chatted idly at length, but soon after, others arrived outside.

Ning Ye brought people from the major factions, clearly intending to discuss matters with Lin Chen.

"Then we’ll head off for now," Qin Hao understood that they couldn’t contribute to the conversation.

Although they were peers of Lin Chen, the achievements of Lin Chen were unparalleled.

"Let’s gather again tonight," Lin Chen nodded.

After the three left, Ning Ye and the others arrived.

These forces came in expressing their gratitude to Lin Chen for his life-saving deeds, and they had no objections to Lin Chen’s plan.

Lin Chen reiterated the plan to them, and Ning Ye said, "Then we’ll need to send out the information team to gather data now."

"So soon?" Lin Chen was surprised.

"The more information we have, the better our position," Ning Ye explained, "It’s still better to make some early preparations."

With that, Ning Ye and the others left to make arrangements.

With such matters, Lin Chen naturally couldn’t handle them alone and had to rely on them.

However, Huang Xiaotian stopped by once, telling Lin Chen he was about to leave.

Huang Xiaotian was originally adept at information, and with the shortage of manpower in the city, he naturally counted himself as part of it.

"You shouldn’t go," Huang Xiaotian said, "The city relies on you now."

Lin Chen gave a wry smile and finally told him to be careful.

Later, when Lin Chen walked out onto the street, he caught a strong scent of blood, but when he reached the city gate, he found a fragrant aroma wafting through the air.

Lin Chen walked over and discovered people grilling Demon Beast meat.

"If you’re hungry, just come and take some, it’s free...."

Hearing this familiar voice, Lin Chen found it sounded familiar, and looking over, he realized it was Jiang Dadong.

When Lin Chen had left Jiuxing City before, Jiang Dadong had advanced him some money, which Lin Chen remembered.

"Lord Lin Chen is here."

Someone in the crowd announced, and everyone immediately stood up.

Lin Chen was confused by being called ’Lord Lin Chen,’ but the crowd was excited, his eyes shining brightly.

Jiang Dadong also recognized Lin Chen and came over joyfully, "Lin Chen... Lord Lin Chen, do you remember me?"

"Brother Jiang, stop teasing me," Lin Chen gave a wry smile.

Hearing this, Jiang Dadong’s tense heart finally relaxed.

Lin Chen had succeeded, yet he had not forgotten him.

Jiang Dadong laughed gleefully, "Come, have some grilled meat."

With that, he brought out a tray. Lin Chen looked at it and said, "I can’t possibly finish all this."

"It’s all prepared for you and Qin the Senior," Jiang Dadong said, "I originally planned to bring it to you after it’s grilled."

Lin Chen was startled, then picked up a piece and sat down, taking a bite, "These aren’t the same seasonings I had before..."

"Don’t mention it, you left for four years, we’ve long run out of the old seasonings," Jiang Dadong said with a wry smile, "if you hadn’t returned, I would have sent someone to the Spirit Academy to find you, but I feared you wouldn’t want to meet."

"Hahaha, I’m broke, I’d definitely meet," Lin Chen laughed.

Jiang Dadong just laughed it off as a joke from Lin Chen.

Lin Chen sat down, and a few brave children ventured up to talk with him, and when others saw that Lin Chen was approachable, they finally felt relieved.

Through their conversations, Lin Chen learned about the city’s situation.

Ning Ye planned to make two arrangements: the first group, consisting of the elderly, sick, and weak, would head to South City first, while the second group, mainly the combat force, would gather in Black Mountain City and rally people to gather in South City.

Lin Chen also found this arrangement reasonable.

However, for the first group, it seemed somewhat unfair.

If they encountered Demon Beasts, it was essentially a death sentence for them.

Yet unexpectedly, they did not oppose. One woman even said, "If we all stay together, and a fight breaks out, we’d all be wiped out anyway, and we can’t be of much help."

Hearing this, Lin Chen fell into silence.

War is indeed terrifying, but it also brings out courage in people.

Nine Star City, no one wants to leave.

But they must leave.

When the demon beasts get back on their feet, muster the great army, they will surely perish.

Lin Chen had just sat down for a bit when Lee Zhen found him.

"Did you find out anything?" Lin Chen asked.

"Take this first." Lee Zhen pressed several items into Lin Chen’s hand.

Lin Chen picked them up and saw that they were demon cores, a total of four, clearly belonging to the four great Demon Kings.

"Put them away." Lee Zhen didn’t explain.

Lin Chen thought for a moment and nodded.

They were originally his spoils of war.

During the day when Lin Chen had finished fighting, he also collected some blood, but the hidden bloodlines of these Demon Kings were rather ordinary, all having evolved to the extreme, with the best being the Black Bear Spirit.

[Hidden Bloodline: 34.75%]

However, the dominant bloodlines of these two Black Bear Spirit Demon Kings are good for Big White Bear in the future.

They belong to the Divine Beast level bloodline, and the dominant bloodline is above 50%.

Lin Chen planned to give two of them to Qin Shaoshao for her rapid recovery.

Right now, the only decent combat force in Nine Star City is her.

Lee Zhen saw Lin Chen take them and then said, "I asked Pang Yuanzheng, he clearly answered, South City does have such a thing."

Lin Chen was delighted to hear this.

"But he also mentioned that activating this mysterious station isn’t so easy, it requires extremely strong spiritual power and beast power as a carrier," Pang Yuanzheng said.

"At least it’s hope." Lin Chen wasn’t disappointed.

This was originally the second plan.

Lee Zhen said a few more words, then suddenly turned the topic, saying, "Why don’t you go back to the Spirit Academy."

Lin Chen was stunned.

"Go to the Spirit Academy, at least there you can be safe. If you go to South City..." Lee Zhen quickly said, "I talked to Ning Ye, once Qin Shaoshao recovers, we’ll escort you to the Spirit Academy, we will follow your plan to go to South City."

Lin Chen’s face changed upon hearing this and said, "Without Qin Shaoshao, how will you fight?"

"The opponent’s strength isn’t strong, if the two cities cooperate inside and out, we’ll surely..." Lee Zhen didn’t finish, but Lin Chen took a bottle out from the Beast Taming Space.

Lee Zhen was taken aback upon seeing it, then quickly realized.

Phoenix Essence Blood!

Earlier, Lin Chen had said he would find Phoenix Essence Blood for him to restore his arm.

Lee Zhen had always trusted Lin Chen’s intentions but never expected Lin Chen to truly find it.

"You came back this time for..." Lee Zhen realized, and his eyes reddened.

"President, touched, huh?" Lin Chen smiled.

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"You brat..." Lee Zhen chuckled bitterly, suppressing his tears, and said again, "I’ve already gotten used to having one arm, maybe you should use these Phoenix Essence Blood for your evolution."

"That’s my business," Lin Chen said, "just like whether to leave or stay, since I’m back, I’ll naturally get involved."

"Otherwise, wasn’t saving you all in vain before?"

Lee Zhen didn’t speak.

The current situation isn’t that they enjoy being reckless.

But they must be reckless.

He looked at Lin Chen’s resolute gaze and ultimately said nothing more, only saying, "But I have to tell Qin Shaoshao, if we’re truly outmatched, she must protect you and leave."

Lin Chen hadn’t spoken yet when Lee Zhen patted his shoulder and said, "It’s settled."

.....

In the evening, Lin Chen brought food back, Qin Shaoshao still hadn’t emerged.

Her injuries this time were excessively severe, so after five days, Qin Shaoshao still hadn’t appeared.

Instead, Huang Xiaotian returned, bringing good news that Black Mountain City’s situation was even better than expected.

"Their forces are stronger than ours, now half are human, half are demons," Huang Xiaotian eagerly said.

"Did you establish contact with them?" Ning Ye asked.

"No, I worried about startling the snake," Huang Xiaotian shook his head.

"It’s okay, just use fireworks as the signal, the other side will understand," a Patriarch said.

Everyone confirmed the plan, and a sense of hope arose.

But now Qin Shaoshao is still in seclusion, she as the main combat power, they can only wait for her.

In the next two days, Lin Chen began to grow anxious too.

Now they’re not only fighting the Demon Race, but also racing against time.

South City’s position is easy to defend but hard to attack, if South City falls, it will be exponentially harder for the Human Race to reclaim it.

On the third night, when Lin Chen came to see Qin Shaoshao again, he found her just opening her eyes.

"Senior, you..."

"Leave first," Qin Shaoshao said.

Lin Chen was taken aback and looked inside, finding Qin Shaoshao was naked, he quickly covered his eyes saying, "I’m going out now."

Unexpectedly, Qin Shaoshao’s emotions didn’t stir, she said, "I mean leave the Qin Mansion."

Lin Chen thought she was angry and hurriedly explained, "I didn’t know you were unclothed..."

Qin Shaoshao then said irritably, "I’m about to break through, do you want to die?"

Lin Chen was shocked, just about to turn back, but hurriedly turned away and walked outside, while his mind began to wander...

Breakthrough?!

Is she about to break through level 90?!