The Myriad Clans City scenario remained unchanged.
Chen Lin followed the road toward the Grand Arena. From afar, he spotted two figures beneath the stone stele.
They were Fairy Yaochi and Liu Rumian.
Chen Lin was somewhat surprised that Fairy Yaochi had come too.
But he did not dwell on it.
With Fairy Yaochi's strength, defending the arena three times would be child's play. She was close to Liu Rumian, so obtaining a Medium Object would not be difficult either.
"Greetings, fairies. It's been years since we last met. Have you both been well?"
Arriving beneath the arena, Chen Lin greeted them with a smile.
"Well enough, though nowhere near as well as you, Fellow Daoist Chen."
Fairy Yaochi answered with an enigmatic smile.
Liu Rumian teased him too. "Cult Master Hongming possesses peerless splendor, with gods and devils united in one body. Who knows how many powerful figures sought his favor? Yet when he reappeared, you were the one who carried the beauty home, Fellow Daoist Chen. Everyone was utterly astonished and has been asking just who you are. You certainly kept your cards well hidden!"
Chen Lin gave a wry chuckle without explaining.
His relationship with Hua Ruyu was truly difficult to explain, and the matter of Li Yuanlei was even less suitable for disclosure.
Even if he explained, no one would believe him.
Seeing Chen Lin remain silent, seemingly acknowledging it, Liu Rumian and Fairy Yaochi exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with astonishment.
But neither of them asked further.
Although their status was exalted, even they had to exercise caution when gossiping about a True Immortal.
Liu Rumian changed the subject. "Yaochi said you wanted to repay your debt. Have you obtained Golden Nightmare Coins?"
With that, she looked expectantly at Chen Lin.
"I did gain