Chapter 1370 - 1369: Full Recovery

Chapter 1370: Chapter 1369: Full Recovery

"Very well, I don’t need you to stay with me for too long, at most half a year. After half a year, your status as a maid will automatically be lifted, and you will regain your freedom."

Ling Chen was not driven by lust, how could he casually let someone serve him in bed, nor would he do anything to tarnish one’s reputation.

What he did was merely a precaution, to find himself a guide in Yingzhou, making his future actions more convenient.

Hong Ye, as the eldest daughter of the Liu Sheng Family and a shrine maiden of Izumo Shrine, had a knowledge of Yingzhou that someone like him, newly arrived, could not match.

Although his methods were a bit crude, they did achieve the purpose.

"Half a year? Fine, I agree. However, even as your maid, you must not touch my body."

Hong Ye nodded slightly, half a year was not too long, and perhaps it wouldn’t even take that long, as Liusheng Bushou would soon receive the news and hurry to Fish-dragon island. Ling Chen would need to get past him if he wanted her to be his maid.

"Don’t worry, I’m not interested in your body."

Ling Chen replied noncommittally.

Having said that, he walked up to Hong Ye, pinched his right hand fingers together, and then pointed at the center of her forehead. A sword-shaped mark diffused from between his fingers, sinking into her brow.

This was a mark condensed from Sword Intent, planted into Hong Ye’s mind to feel her presence and prevent her escape.

If Hong Ye dared to defy, he only needed to detonate the sword mark to easily subdue her.

This was a necessary measure, otherwise, who knew when Hong Ye might get ideas of betrayal.

"I hope what you say is true."

Hong Ye bit her silver teeth, feeling very puzzled. This guy forced her to be a maid but seemed uninterested in her. What exactly was Ling Chen’s goal?

Was it simply to humiliate her? It didn’t seem like Ling Chen was that bored.

As her thoughts surged, Hong Ye also felt some disappointment in her heart. She considered herself to be unmatched in beauty among Yingzhou’s youths, with countless admirers, yet Ling Chen seemed utterly uninterested, which was a big blow.

This guy, is he even a man?

"You can rest here, in a few days, your rescuers should arrive."

Ling Chen’s expression was calm, with a slight smirk at the corner of his mouth, "By then, there will be a good show to watch."

"A good show?"

Hong Ye laughed coldly, "Liusheng Bushou is the most outstanding figure of the Liu Sheng Family’s younger generation. His new yin-style blade technique is not something Liusheng Taigu can match. Given your current severely injured state, you might not even be Liusheng Bushou’s match. Whose show we will see, it remains uncertain."

Ling Chen, however, did not take her words to heart; he merely raised an eyebrow lightly and said with a smile, "Indeed, what a good servant you are, starting to worry about your master so soon. Rest assured, I won’t let you down as your master."

After speaking, Ling Chen closed the door and left the room.

Hong Ye was trembling with anger, her voluptuous chest heaving, secretly cursing in her heart: "Liusheng Bushou, if you can’t defeat an injured Ling Chen, then you truly are pathetic."

She knew Liusheng Bushou, whose lifelong goal was defeating Beichuan Ye. Now that Beichuan Ye lost to Ling Chen, Liusheng Bushou would not miss this opportunity. If he could kill Ling Chen on Fish-dragon island, his fame would spread instantly.

As for whether Ling Chen was injured, no one would bother to investigate.

As Ling Chen exited the room, Longyuan True Immortal approached with a beautiful woman in black clothing behind him, who was none other than Poison Prince.

"Finished so soon?"

Seeing Ling Chen come out so quickly, Longyuan True Immortal was slightly taken aback, and his gaze carried a hint of surprise toward Ling Chen.

He didn’t expect Ling Chen to be fast with his sword, and also in matrimony...

"We just talked, nothing more,"

Ling Chen said calmly.

"Just talk?"

Longyuan True Immortal was stunned. Wasn’t she supposed to serve in bed? How did it turn into a conversation?

But soon he understood and a smile resurfaced on his face, "Seems like Yingzhou’s women aren’t to Brother Ling Chen’s taste, then how about my disciple here, she’s not inferior to Liu Sheng Hongye."

Having said that, he deliberately pushed Poison Prince forward. Her expression changed slightly but soon she donned a charming smile, hoping to gain Ling Chen’s favor, as being chosen would likely make her the next Sect Leader of Fish Dragon Sect.

Yet Ling Chen didn’t even glance at her, walking indifferently forward, then glanced at Longyuan True Immortal, "If you have the leisure, it’s better to gather some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to help me heal."

"I’ve prepared those long ago."

Longyuan True Immortal’s gaze sharpened, signaled Poison Prince to step back, and then a smile appeared on his face as he waved his sleeve, revealing a chest in front of Ling Chen.

With a "click," the chest opened, dispersing a rich medicinal aroma, revealing an array of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures inside.

"Purple Qi Vine, Spirit Algae, Condensed True Fruit..."

Upon seeing the chest full of herbs, Ling Chen couldn’t help but brighten his eyes. These herbs were excellent for restoring True Qi, and most were millennia-old, with some already extinct in the Nine Provinces Land. Surprisingly, Longyuan True Immortal could procure them.

With these herbs, the speed of his True Qi recovery would greatly increase, potentially reaching eighty percent of his power in a short time.

"Make sure you keep an eye on Liu Sheng Hongye so she doesn’t escape."

Ling Chen stored the chest of herbs away, satisfied as he looked at Longyuan True Immortal. Seeing him hand over the herbs willingly, he decided not to pursue past matters any further. Currently, his utmost priority was to recuperate his True Qi to face the imminent Liusheng Bushou.

"Rest assured, Brother Ling Chen, you can safely go into seclusion."

Longyuan True Immortal nodded. Although he was somewhat wary of Hongye, now that Ling Chen had subdued her, she wouldn’t pose any threat.

Saying nothing more, Ling Chen’s figure flickered as he headed deep into Fish Dragon Sect.

"Master, do you think Ling Chen can withstand Liusheng Bushou?"

After Ling Chen left, Poison Prince asked cautiously.

Liusheng Bushou’s fierce reputation was well-known, having slain numerous powerful people, including some renowned geniuses. Although Ling Chen was famous, his influence was still far less than Liusheng Bushou, his fame being primarily from the Nine Provinces Land.

"A fully recovered Ling Chen could defeat two Liusheng Bushous. However, I’m not sure how much of his strength Ling Chen can exert."

A glint of sharpness flashed in Longyuan True Immortal’s eyes, but he also had some concerns. Ling Chen was still recovering, and facing a top-notch young expert like Liusheng Bushou was highly suspenseful.

At this point, he could do little and could only leave it to fate, pinning hopes on Ling Chen.