Lin Chen: So They Were Coming for Me?

Inside the small world, Lin Chen only learned after returning why Leng Yaozhu had arrived with reinforcements so quickly. It turned out that he and Di Tian had caused trouble in the Spirit Ascension Platform and drawn people over.

But none of that mattered. They could not possibly discover anything. Who would have imagined that a living being could enter the Spirit Ascension Platform?

Several days passed, and the captives and slaves were successfully transported in secret to the small world through his fleet.

This time, there were three thousand slaves alone. Together with the several hundred people from the Spirit Pagoda, the empty little world immediately became lively.

Fortunately, the small world was large enough. Accommodating this few people was effortless.

There could never be too many slaves. Only a little over a month had passed, yet there were already more than a hundred eggs, and three soul beasts hatched every day.

At this rate, in a year, even one person caring for ten soul beasts would not be enough. He could only prepare ahead.

Lin Chen did not focus his attention on them, though. They were merely a group of slaves. What he truly valued were the three hundred Spirit Pagoda spirit transmitters.

Among them were more than a dozen high-level spirit transmitters, along with countless intermediate and low-level spirit transmitters. There were no elders, though. After all, even the pagoda master was only a Soul Douluo.

But Lin Chen did not find that regrettable. This was normal.

Based on what he knew of the Spirit Pagoda from the original work, aside from its two grand pagoda masters, four great spirit transmitters, and thirty-six core elders at headquarters, all of whom were Title Douluo-level, there were also the branch pagodas. The Eighteen Heavenly Pillars each had at least ten Title Douluo, while safer places had fewer stationed there.

For example, in Eastsea City, Qiangu Yunling was the only one with the highest cultivation.

Then there was Heaven Dou Continent, where Luo Yan, the strongest, was only at the Soul Douluo level.

But in places like Mingdu or the Spirit Pagodas on Star Luo Continent, there were at least two Title Douluo-level powerhouses stationed there. That was the difference between regions.

Although he could not capture Title Douluo spirit transmitters for the time being, high-level spirit transmitters were enough, since he was only making spirit souls.

"Who are you? Where is this? What exactly do you want by capturing us?"

Luo Yan fired off three questions in a row.

"What do I want? Of course, I want you to work for me." Lin Chen smiled.

"Dream on!" Luo Yan's face was filled with righteous indignation. "You're a human, yet you've colluded with soul beasts! And you're even raising soul beasts here on a massive scale, helping them deal with humanity! You traitor to humanity!"

Lin Chen merely chuckled at that.

"You may have only heard of my story and never cared what I actually looked like, so it's normal that you don't recognize me.

My name is Lin Chen, the richest man in Eastsea.

My parents were brutally murdered because someone coveted their formula, one capable of printing money.

I established business ties with every force on the continent, except the Spirit Pagoda, which I refused to trade with.

As for who killed them, I don't need to spell it out, do I?"

"You call me a traitor to humanity, but I don't accept that.

I only want to destroy your Spirit Pagoda. I have no intention of wiping out all humanity. Is there anyone kinder than me in this world?

Pagoda Master Luo, what do you think?"

"Y-you're Lin Chen?"

Luo Yan, who had been so arrogant just moments ago, instantly lost all his swagger.

The other spirit transmitters looked at one another in dismay and fell silent, terrified that Lin Chen might notice them and take their lives.

They had heard of him before. They only knew that he had gained the protection of the War God Hall, but he was ultimately just a child of a few years old. No matter how mature he was, how mature could he possibly be?

Besides, the Spirit Pagoda feared revenge least of all, because it simply had too many enemies.

But Luo Yan had never expected that in such a short time, Lin Chen would already have grown into a force to be reckoned with. He had directly joined forces with ferocious beasts and gained the strength to wipe out a Heavenly Pillar-level Spirit Pagoda in an instant.

It seemed reasoning would not work. They were the ones in the wrong.

However, Luo Yan would never allow Lin Chen to manipulate him as he pleased. He had his own pride.

And judging by the situation, Lin Chen clearly needed them. That was why he had spared their lives and even said so much to them here.

Since that was the case, there was room for negotiation. He had to take a tough stance and secure more benefits for himself.

"Qiangu Yunling of the East Sea Spirit Pagoda is the one who has a grudge against you. Why are you taking revenge on us?"

"Is there a difference?" Lin Chen smiled. "Aren't you people from the Spirit Pagoda?"

"We're from the Spirit Pagoda of Heaven Dou Continent. Every grievance has its source and every debt has its owner. Go take revenge on him. Why come after us?"

"Because I firmly believe that letting someone die easily is the greatest mercy you can show them.

Only when he realizes that no matter how he exhausts every means at his disposal, he still cannot survive; that no matter what level of backing he brings out, it is all merely futile struggling—that is true revenge.

I will destroy the Heavenly Spirit Pagoda, destroy the Eighteen Heavenly Pillars, destroy the entire Qiangu Clan, and only then kill him. That is how revenge becomes interesting."

"You madman! Just because you have a grudge against one person, you want to eliminate every Spirit Pagoda? Are you trying to cut off the future of all soul masters?"

"No. I only want to get rid of some parasites.

After your Spirit Pagoda disappears, the world will only become better.

Are you finished?

I've already wasted enough time on you."

"What do you mea... urgh..."

???

Before Luo Yan could finish his sentence, he felt sweetness rise in his throat. A flash of lightning had just streaked past, and he had not even had time to react.

His leaking throat left him instantly at a loss, but it was already too late.

He stared at Lin Chen with venomous hatred, as well as the Milk Dragon beside him, who was picking at its nails.

"W-why..."

"Because I need to kill a chicken to warn the monkeys, and unfortunately, you were the chicken I chose.

After all, you were the one hopping around the most. You called me a traitor to humanity, and I won't pretend nothing happened.

Have a good journey!"

As soon as Lin Chen finished speaking, Luo Yan collapsed, dying with his eyes wide open.

His death made the other spirit transmitters immediately tremble. Every face was filled with terror, their bodies shaking as they feared they would be the next to end up like Luo Yan.

"Alright, don't be afraid. I'm not some devil.

I said I would only kill one chicken. Now that the chicken is dead, you are safe for the time being.

But from this moment on, every one of you is my slave.

Whatever I tell you to do, you will do. Do you understand?"

"Yes, Master..."

"Very good. Rest assured, you are all researchers. You are fundamentally different from those slaves.

Other than being unable to leave, your treatment will only be better than it was outside.

Now, let me explain your..."

"Beep beep!"

Before Lin Chen could finish, his soul tool watch suddenly vibrated. He could only pause what he was doing and tap open the watch.

"Steward, what is it?"

"Young Master, the Spirit Pagoda has sent another invitation. They say a new pagoda master has taken office and are inviting all prominent figures of Eastsea City to attend. They insist that you must not be absent."

"Oh? What about Qiangu Yunling?"

"I heard he was sent off to Heaven Dou Continent!"

"Who is the new pagoda master?"

"It's Leng Yaozhu, the deputy pagoda master of the Heavenly Spirit Pagoda."

Lin Chen immediately smiled. "So they were coming for me!"