Not only Chu Tianfang, but also Chu Chen was approached by a group of people.
Moreover, most of them were women.
"Young Master Chu, please, on my behalf, plead with that official on our behalf."
"That lord also holds Young Master Chu in high regard, so Young Master Chu's words will surely be of use."
"My Lineage patriarch said that if Young Master Chu is willing to plead for my Lineage, he will allow my daughter to serve him as a slave."
Not Ten Heroes of the Ancient Realm, and without any particularly remarkable qualities, Chu Chen had never been particularly outstanding in the Ten Heroes of the Ancient Realm Ancient Realm, unlike the Ten Outstanding Talents. Now, however, because the Chu Household was backed by the Demon Emperor, he had become the darling of all the talented young women, receiving all sorts of praise and flattery.
Although he couldn't tell from his face, he was already feeling quite pleased with himself, and the corners of his lips unconsciously curled up in a smile.
However, he still remembered what he could and could not agree to.
Even with all the praise, Chu Chen remained adamant and refused to say anything about pleading on their behalf.
He's not even Registered Disciple yet, how could he possibly give up his own interests to help others?
As for the favor of these exceptionally talented women?
Oh.
Chu Chen utterly disdainful.
Even if he were to take a woman, he would only take one with Bai Linglong's looks and talent. Moreover, with Miss Su's beauty and talent as a precedent, Chu Chen didn't even look at these women. Even though he felt very comfortable being praised, he didn't reveal a word of it.
However, even if he refused to agree to anything, he couldn't help but become increasingly arrogant amidst the praise of a group of young geniuses.
He was bombarded with flattering words, as if he had become the Demon Emperor's Direct Disciple disciple and could decide the fate of others with a single word.
Chu Chen forced down his growing arrogance, but out of the corner of his eye, he saw two familiar figures, and someone who shouldn't be there.
One person, dressed in flowing white robes, captivated Chu Chen's heart, while the other subconsciously displeased him.
The newcomers were Lin Xuan and Su Lianxin.
Chu Chen didn't notice when they arrived, but Bai Linglong had spotted them much earlier.
Among the group praising Chu Chen, Bai Linglong was not present. She surrounded Lin Xuan, her eyes sparkling, chattering incessantly. Chu Chen dismissed the others and walked over, his brows furrowing.
A large portion of the Bai Household did not participate in the siege of the Demon Emperor.
It's not that the Bai Household doesn't want to... but rather, the Bai Household simply doesn't have the capability.
However, there was one elder of the Bai Household who refused to listen to advice and insisted on participating.
This elder, nearing the end of his life, was completely deaf to the advice of others.
Chu Chen originally thought that Bai Linglong would be terrified and come to him for help, changing her usual cold attitude towards him. However, he didn't expect that he would not see her at all. Instead, he saw her next to the person he least wanted to see.
This made Chu Chen's displeasure grow even stronger.
In his eyes, Bai Linglong was his fiancée.
Why would his fiancée stay with him at such a crucial moment, instead of following a stranger?
And... Lin Xuan actually dared to come!
When Chu Chen walked over, he heard Lin Xuan speak calmly, which seemed to be a response to what Bai Linglong had said earlier.
"It's alright, I'll explain about the Demon Emperor."
"Aside from that elder who couldn't dissuade him, none of the other members of your Bai Household intervened, so he won't hold it against you."
Before Bai Linglong could say anything after hearing Lin Xuan's words, Chu Chen couldn't help but step forward, his face cold and his brows full of mockery.
"Keep pretending, keep pretending."
"I thought you were going to say something, Linglong. Do you believe what he said?"
Seeing that he had attracted everyone's attention, Chu Chen gave a sarcastic smirk.
"You want to explain? Are you even qualified?"
"Putting everything else aside, do you think you're qualified to meet that esteemed person? He's Thearch Realm expert, a legendary figure who hasn't appeared in the entire Profound Domain for countless years."
" Linglong, if you're worried about the Bai Household's affairs, I can plead with that official on your behalf. After all, your Bai Household wasn't involved much. As for this Young Master Lin..."
" Linglong, let me give you a piece of advice: we imperial clans should keep our distance from ordinary cultivators like these."
Chu Chen wore a smug expression, and the imperial clan prodigy beside him also spoke up.
He stepped forward with a cold laugh.
"Indeed, the reason why the imperial family is the imperial family is because of its noble bloodline; their ancestors once reached the Thearch Realm."
"This person's background is unknown, and how did he infiltrate this place? Now he's claiming he can plead on behalf of someone to that high-ranking official? How laughable!"
"In reality, they probably won't even be able to meet that person. To use such methods to deceive others is truly shameless."
"To tell you the truth, Young Master Chu Chen has now been granted special permission by that lord to cultivate under his wing. Given time, he might even become his Direct Disciple!"
The man rebuked without hesitation, as if imperial blood was something extraordinary.
At this moment, Chu Chen listened to the praise from those around him. Although his expression remained unchanged, the slight curve at the corner of his mouth betrayed him.
His eyes were filled with possessiveness as he looked at Su Lianxin and Bai Linglong.
Upon hearing this, Lin Xuan's eyes revealed a strange look.
"You're saying that the Demon Emperor took you as his disciple?"
At this moment, Lin Xuan didn't know what expression to make.
He muttered to himself.
Wu Liang's eyes... are they... not too good?
We brought back this thing, and putting aside its temperament, its talent alone doesn't even meet the Sword Pavilion's entry standards.
Could it be that he got his brain damaged while subduing the Holy Spirit Essence...?
Chu Chen had no idea what Lin Xuan was thinking. A hint of arrogance appeared on his face. He nodded with a reserved but undeniably haughty smile, the corners of his lips turned up.
"That's right. If you know what's good for you, get out of here right now. It's too late for you to admit your mistake now. Or you can beg me, and I might be able to show mercy."
"Of course, what I said does not include Miss Su."
Chu Chen looked at Su Lianxin and felt more and more that this woman was his true love and that they should be a couple. He spoke with what he thought was utmost sincerity.
" Miss Su, you must have been deceived by this kind of guy. Don't worry, I won't hold what happened that day against you. As long as you're willing, you can stay and cultivate in this secret realm. I can forgive and forget everything from the past."
For the first time Su Lianxin looked at Chu Chen seriously, her eyes reflecting his image. This made Chu Chen Chu Chen even more arrogant.
He was completely unaware that Su Lianxin was looking at him like he was an idiot, and he continued talking to himself.
" Miss Su, you come from the Profound Domain and are unaware of the weight of the Imperial Clan, nor the difference between the Ancient Realm and the Profound Realm. But that's alright. As long as you're willing, I can take you by my side."
"And there's also that Demon Emperor Chongming. He's Thearch Realm being with formidable strength. You can come with me to pay respects to our master. Perhaps, considering your talent, he'll be willing to give you some pointers."
At this moment, Chu Chen had already immersed himself in the future that others had painted for him, and, without a care in the world, began to address Wu Liang as his master.
Su Lianxin remained silent.
She couldn't be bothered with such an idiot.
So what if Chu Chen really is a disciple accepted by the Vice Pavilion Master?
She was even Direct Disciple the Pavilion Master.
Lin Xuan had heard most of it and was too lazy to listen any further; of course, he didn't take the earlier jokes and inner monologues seriously.
He knew that Wu Liang was proud and had high standards. In the era when the Demon Emperor reigned supreme, only geniuses like Wu Liang himself and Lin Xuan could catch Wu Liang's eye.
The Chu Chen before me is simply not qualified.
He glanced in the direction from which Wu Liang's aura was coming, and then raised his voice to ask.
" Wu Liang, is this your newly accepted disciple?"