Seeing Lin Chen like this, Cao Dezhi's lips curled slightly, his expression a half-smile. "Not bad, kid. I heard from Zang Xin that when you went back this time, you scooped up all those fierce beasts from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?"
Hearing this, Lin Chen rubbed the tip of his nose. "Uh, well... sorry, Uncle."
Cao Dezhi chuckled. "I'm not blaming you. If they were willing to go with you, that was your opportunity. But..."
As his tone shifted, Lin Chen blinked in confusion. "But what?"
A meaningful, mischievous smile appeared on Cao Dezhi's face. "Zang Xin told me that when you came back, I should take good care of you on his behalf."
Lin Chen naturally understood what kind of "care" he meant. He immediately blinked with an innocent expression. "Uncle, you can't blame us for this. Uncle Zang was the one who got curious and watched."
"Cut it out. You're already grown up, yet you're still acting cute." Cao Dezhi's mouth twitched as he waved a hand to cut him off.
"Alright, since you've recovered, and it'll be night soon, the Star Dou Battle Network opens tomorrow. Hurry back to your place and get some proper rest."
"Alright, thanks for sparing my life, Uncle." Lin Chen immediately dropped the act and made a beeline for the exit.
However, just as one of his feet was about to step into the elevator, Cao Dezhi's faint voice drifted over from behind him.
"I never said I was letting you off. Starting this week, come over for a practical combat training session with me every other day."
Lin Chen stumbled and nearly lost his footing.
After returning to his dormitory, Lin Chen took out his phone and sent Gu Yuena a message. "Wife, I'm at the Blood God