“Fellow Cultivator Chen truly possesses vast divine abilities. He actually destroyed those three families in a single night!” the Lin Family Head said excitedly.
Lin Yuner stood to one side. Upon hearing this news, adoration flickered in her eyes as well.
She knew that all of this was thanks to Chen Ping. It was Chen Ping who had saved the Lin family and consolidated their position in Dongxiang County.
At that moment, Chen Ping returned to the Lin family residence.
He entered the hall and looked at the Lin Family Head and Lin Yuner. He smiled faintly and said, “Lin Family Head, those three families have been annihilated by me. From now on, Dongxiang County will have no further troubles.”
The Lin Family Head hurried forward and bowed deeply to Chen Ping. He said, “Fellow Cultivator Chen’s great righteousness is unmatched. My Lin family will engrave it in our hearts forever. We shall never forget Fellow Cultivator Chen’s immense kindness and virtue!”
Chen Ping waved his hand lightly and said, “There is no need for such formalities, Lin Family Head. I wish to know if Miss Lin has been cleansed.”
The Lin Family Head assured him repeatedly, “Fellow Cultivator Chen, rest easy. She has been cleansed.”
Lin Yuner blushed and stepped forward, nestling into Chen Ping’s embrace.
“You have been weary all night. Let me help you relax properly…”
Lin Yuner led Chen Ping into the chamber!
By then, Chen Ping’s name had spread throughout Dongxiang County. He had become a legendary figure there. His prestige filled all cultivators with unending awe.
The people began to urge the Lin Family Head to become the County Lord of Dongxiang County. Soon, the Lin family had seized control of the entire county!
Chen Ping and Hu Mazi spent a few more carefree days in Dongxiang County. Then Chen Ping decided to head to the Eighth Heaven, to the Divine King Palace, where he would find the Fourth Palace Lord and inform her of the Third Palace Lord’s collusion with the Evil Dao Hall. This way, she could guard against the Third Palace Lord.
“Chen Ping, with my current strength, venturing to the Eighth Heaven would be rather strained. Trailing behind you would only burden you.”
“Why not go to the Eighth Heaven alone first and investigate the Evil Dao Hall’s affairs? Once I have elevated my strength further, I shall come to the Eighth Heaven to join you.”
Hu Mazi said to Chen Ping!
Chen Ping understood that although Hu Mazi had attained the third grade of the Human Immortal Realm, such power in the Eighth Heaven would likely prove insufficient even against a mere hound there.
Accompanying him would indeed hinder Chen Ping.
Moreover, Hu Mazi had savoured the delights of the Lin family and was far from sated. He wished to indulge a while longer.
After all, the Lin family had assigned dozens of maidservants to attend to Hu Mazi in rotation. No man could bear to depart from such comforts.
“Very well, Master Hu. Remain here in the Lin family for now. Once I have gathered intelligence in the Eighth Heaven, I shall return for you!”
Chen Ping nodded and said.
“Fellow Cultivator Chen, must you truly depart for the Eighth Heaven?”
The Lin Family Head asked at that point.
“I have many matters yet to resolve in the Eighth Heaven,” Chen Ping replied with a nod.
“Then take utmost care. The cultivators of the Eighth Heaven vastly surpass those of the Seventh Heaven in prowess. Moreover, the Divine Hall’s Divine King Palace resides there. Having slain the Sixth Palace Lord of the Divine Hall, you must beware of their reprisal.”
The Lin Family Head cautioned.
“I am aware. It is merely one Divine Hall. I have yet to regard them as a threat,” Chen Ping said with a faint smile.
Hearing this, the Lin Family Head was certain that a formidable faction backed Chen Ping. Otherwise, he would not be so audacious as to dismiss even the Divine Hall.
“Chen Ping, when you go to the Eighth Heaven, do not forget me. I shall await you at home. You promised to take responsibility for me.”
Lin Yuner stepped forward and clasped Chen Ping’s hand as she spoke.
“I could never forget you. Rest well at home. Once the swelling subsides, I shall return!”
Chen Ping replied with a teasing smile.
Lin Yuner flushed crimson at his words. She knew precisely what he meant.
“Fellow Cultivator Chen, I have rallied a hundred cultivators to assist in opening the void passage for you, escorting you safely to the Eighth Heaven.”
“Should you attempt to open it alone, the expenditure of energy would be immense. Worse, the passage might collapse en route, endangering your life.”
The Lin Family Head explained!
“Excellent!” Chen Ping nodded. He knew full well that while he could probably open the passage himself, the toll would be staggering.
