First Impressions

The moonlight was cool and clear, and the "Blue Silver Grass" on Green Cloud Mountain emitted faint blue light, as if the Milky Way from the heavens had fallen to earth.

Standing on the mechanical elevator that leads straight to the top of the mountain, both Chen Jianjun and Chen Xin looked at Green Cloud Mountain, which was shrouded in the Light of the Stars and Moon, and then looked back at Lingyun City, which was lit up with thousands of lights. The father and son were filled with inexplicable emotions.

This strange feeling persisted until they entered the City Lord’s Mansion at the top of the mountain and saw the man named Ling Yi.

At first glance, both father and son looked astonished.

Although the information gathered mentioned Ling Yi's appearance, saying that he was the most handsome man in the world, what use was good looks to the two old men who were devoted to the sword? He was just a pretty face.

In the Douluo Continent, strength ultimately reigns supreme!

However, upon actually seeing Ling Yi, even the 98-year-old Chen Jianjun and the 62-year-old Chen Xin had to admit that just for Ling Yi's appearance, countless female Soul Master and nobles would do things for him willingly.

Of course, although Ling Yi's appearance was stunning enough, Chen Jianjun and his son, being grown men, didn't care too much. What truly surprised them was Ling Yi's temperament and demeanor, which were completely different from what they had imagined before they came. →

In the minds of Chen Jianjun and Chen Xin, someone like Ling Yi, who harbors grand ambitions and dreams of overturning the Martial Soul system that has been passed down for tens of thousands of years in the Douluo Continent, must be a deep-thinking, cold-tempered, and domineering person with great ambition.

But what's going on with this gentle, smiling, and refined gentleman in front of me?

For a fleeting moment, Chen Jianjun and Chen Xin began to waver slightly in their previous judgments of Ling Yi.

"Perhaps we're overthinking it?" *2

It must be said that humans, and indeed most Life beings, are visual beings. They tend to appreciate beautiful things and view them with tolerance, while viewing ugly things with genuine disgust. Prejudice is everywhere.

Fortunately, both father and son are determined people who are persistent in their judgments and will not easily waver.

Just then, Ling Yi stepped forward and stopped a few meters in front of the two of them. He crossed his arms in front of his chest, left hand holding right, left little finger pointing upwards, and leaned forward slightly.

"Ling Yi from ' Lingyun City,' with the Martial Soul ' Blue Silver Grass,' a level 58, five-ring weapon Soul King Healing System, greets the two seniors."

Seeing Ling Yi's strange cross-hand gesture, Chen Jianjun and Chen Xin were slightly startled, but they also had a subtle feeling that it was natural. ✎🎉 🎃💜

For someone like Ling Yi, who aims to overturn the Martial Soul system, not using traditional Soul Master etiquette seems both reasonable and logical.

Following Ling Yi's greeting, Chen Xin immediately stepped forward, "City Lord Ling, you're too kind. It's my son and I who have come here today and have disturbed you."

"How could this be~" Ling Yi untied his crossed hands, a warm smile on his face, and said loudly, "It is truly an honor for this junior to have two seniors grace us with their presence. Seniors, please come in—"

Led by Ling Yi, the three entered the reception room of the City Lord’s Mansion and took their seats.

After the servants served tea and snacks, Ling Yi looked at Chen Jianjun and Chen Xin, who, apart from having different hair colors (one white and one black), had an appearance and figure that were about 80% similar. He picked up his teacup, raised it to the father and son from afar, and said apologetically, "Please wait a moment, seniors. There are a few ingredients in the kitchen that need special processing. Please forgive any delays."

Chen Xin glanced at her father, then shook her head slightly at Ling Yi, "It's alright~"

After a pause, he cut to the chase and asked, "I wonder what brings City Lord Ling to invite my father and me here today?"

Upon hearing Chen Xin's words, Ling Yi immediately put down his teacup, waved his hands repeatedly, and said humbly, "Senior is too kind. My strength is too low, how dare I utter the words 'instruct'..."

"Okay~"

Chen Jianjun, who had remained silent since arriving at the mountain, spoke for the first time. A faint glint of sword light flashed in his eyes as he stared at Ling Yi and said, "Get straight to the point. Tell me, what do you want with us, father and son?"

Ling Yi was not surprised by the directness of Chen Jianjun and his son Chen Xin. Although the original novel did not focus much on Chen Xin, it was clear that he was not good at socializing or scheming.

For Chen Xin, no matter what the problem is, he can solve it with the "Seven Kill Sword". If he can't solve the problem, then he will deal with the person who created it.

Adding to the brief mention of Chen Jianjun, who died after challenging Qian Daoliu, both father and son can be described as pure swordsmen and seekers of the Dao.

Therefore, if these two were really chatting and exchanging witty remarks with him, Ling Yi would have to doubt that he had mistaken them for someone else. These two were not the future "Sword Douluo" Chen Xin, nor his father, whose name he had only heard of but not known.

At this moment, facing the Chen Family father and son who were locking onto him with their gazes and Sword Intent, Ling Yi's smile gradually faded. He first looked at Chen Xin, and then said to Chen Jianjun:

"I invited you two here because this senior was touring ' Lingyun City ' these past few days. Since he wasn't very familiar with the terrain, his observations may be incomplete. To avoid any prejudice he might have against ' Lingyun City,' I've specially invited you both to my residence for a chat. If there's anything you'd like to know, Ling Yi, will certainly answer it to the best of my ability—"

"Well..."

Although Ling Yi put it rather tactfully, Chen Xin still felt a little embarrassed.

Chen Xin had been secretly gathering information in various departments of Lingyun City by relying on his strength, which was nothing unusual—strength is a source of confidence. However, not only was he discovered, but it was also revealed to his face. Chen Xin, whose skin had not yet been tempered much, was now losing face.

Chen Xin felt embarrassed, but Chen Jianjun remained unfazed, still displaying his indifferent demeanor, and coldly retorted, "What? Does City Lord Ling intend to keep my father and me here?"

As soon as he said this, Chen Xin, who was standing next to him, immediately forgot about blushing, her face turned serious, her sword aura surged slightly, and she stared intently at Ling Yi.

Sensing the burgeoning aura emanating from Chen Xin, Ling Yi showed no fear whatsoever. He didn't feel the suppression that a Healing System Soul King would experience when facing Soul Douluo. He met Chen Jianjun's sharp gaze with his own eyes and suddenly chuckled, "I do have that idea~"

"How dare you—!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xin's eyes flashed with sword light, his powerful Soul Power surged, and he obtained the Martial Soul "Seven Kill Sword". Eight Soul Ring rings, two yellow, two purple, and four black, appeared under his feet, and the indestructible sharp Sword Intent pierced straight towards Ling Yi.