With the late Golden Core realm expert remaining silent, Chen Lin could not speak first. He could only wait quietly.
He had not expected Mu Xingchen to be in this city as well.
He did not know whether Luo Qinglan was here too. He had heard nothing about her while gathering information earlier. If she was here, he truly would not know what to say should they meet.
Chen Lin's feelings were complicated.
Then he inwardly laughed at himself. He was overthinking things. Perhaps she had long since forgotten someone like him. He was flattering himself and only adding to his worries.
Still, he had chosen the right identity. The Alliance screened outside cultivators so strictly that he would probably have come under suspicion if he had casually fabricated an identity to get in.
Moreover, revealing his identity as an alchemist had been part of his plan all along.
No matter how desperate the fighting became, surely they would not send a Foundation Establishment realm alchemist to fight for his life on the front lines?
With this craft to rely on, he could lie low in Danding City. Not only would his safety be assured, but resources were certain to be plentiful here as well.
"Haha, it really is Daoist Lin! Congratulations on reaching Foundation Establishment and taking another step along the path to immortality!"
While Chen Lin was quietly pondering, a hearty laugh suddenly rang out.
A smile immediately appeared on his face as well. He turned toward the newcomer, who was none other than Mu Xingchen.
After all these years, the man's appearance had not changed, and his aura seemed even more powerful.
"Greetings, Master Mu!"
Chen Lin bowed, paying his respects as a disciple would.
Although the man was not his master, he had offered Chen Lin