Chapter 580 - 578: Who Is She?

Jiang Chen gave the Zombies another ample supply of Blood Corpse Pills.

He let them evolve within the Dragon-locking Realm.

Then he checked on the Black Fire Crow.

He found that ever since its Celestial Eye had opened, the Black Fire Crow’s Cultivation was recovering rapidly.

It had now reached the Martial Master Second Realm.

’It won’t be long before the Black Fire Crow recovers to the Peak of Martial Arts Nine Heavens.’

The Black Fire Crow would be the most powerful combat force under Jiang Chen’s command.

Of course, there was also Xiaotian, the Celestial Brown Ridge Python.

No, Xiaotian was no longer a Celestial Brown Ridge Python, but had become a Golden Dragon.

Though it was a young Golden Dragon, once it matured, it would be an incredibly terrifying existence, surpassing even a Divine Emperor.

Right now, however, Xiaotian’s Cultivation was at a breakthrough point. Once it broke through, it would be a Martial Emperor Expert.

Another terrifying existence.

Jiang Chen was very satisfied.

He looked around the Dragon-locking Realm. What it lacked was Life Spring Water and a Primordial Vein.

As long as he could find Life Spring Water and a Primordial Vein, his Dragon-locking Realm would become a truly vibrant world.

A real world.

’The Primordial Vein... The Dragon-locking Realm is spacious enough now. I could fit all the Demon Beasts from Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain inside.’

’Then, once I get the Primordial Vein from Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain, I can recreate the mountain here.’

Jiang Chen felt a surge of excitement. A plan was already forming in his mind.

As for the Life Spring Water, Jiang Chen had no leads for now.

He couldn’t rush it. After all, Life Spring Water was an extremely precious substance, difficult to find. The amount that still existed in the world was minuscule.

He shook his head and stopped dwelling on it.

’First, I’ll head back to the Lin Family Manor and check on things.’

Jiang Chen left the Dragon-locking Realm.

"Young Master, once I’ve handed over my affairs at the Alchemy Master Guild, I will come find you."

Mr. Qiu Shui was still handling the last of his business at the Alchemy Master Guild.

Once he settled things there, he would follow Jiang Chen.

By Jiang Chen’s side, there was a Martial Emperor Expert.

One could say that if Jiang Chen just gave the word, he could completely destroy the Fire Sparrow Kingdom.

His power was already beginning to take shape.

"Alright, but there’s no hurry. Take care of your own business first."

With that, Jiang Chen left the Alchemy Master Guild.

「Within the Lin Family Manor.」

It was rather lively at the moment.

This was because Zhan Yang, Niu Tuo, Lu Beifeng, JinLing, and the others had all emerged from their seclusion.

Each of them emanated a powerful aura.

Thanks to the Foundation Strengthening Pills, their Cultivation had all seen huge breakthroughs.

Zhan Yang was now a Martial King.

Meanwhile, Niu Tuo and Lu Beifeng had both reached Martial King First Heaven.

Only JinLing was a bit slower, but she too had reached the Peak of Martial Master Ninth Heaven, just a step away from breaking through.

None of them could hide the pleasant surprise on their faces.

"Where’s Jiang Chen?"

"Where is he?"

The moment they appeared, the four of them eagerly looked for Jiang Chen.

The credit for their breakthroughs belonged entirely to Jiang Chen.

It was Jiang Chen who had given them the Foundation Strengthening Pills, allowing them to advance their Cultivation.

If they had relied on their own Cultivation, it would have taken ages to reach their current level.

They asked Xiao Jun and Mr. Jiao, who had remained at the manor.

"You all broke through?"

Xiao Jun and Mr. Jiao stared at the four in astonishment.

Envy immediately followed.

They were envious that the others had received Jiang Chen’s help.

Although Xiao Jun and Mr. Jiao had also received Elixirs from Jiang Chen to break through, Jiang Chen had only given them one Foundation Strengthening Pill each.

But he had given Zhan Yang and the others several Foundation Strengthening Pills apiece.

This showed that Zhan Yang and the others held a higher position in Jiang Chen’s heart.

Of course they were envious.

Zhan Yang smiled. "We may have broken through, but we’re still a bit behind you two."

Xiao Jun said with a hint of grievance, "As long as the Young Master helps you a little more, it’s only a matter of time before you surpass Mr. Jiao and me."

Mr. Jiao was also green with envy.

JinLing giggled. "It’s all thanks to Jiang Chen."

"We all have to thank him."

"Where is he? Why don’t I see him?"

Xiao Jun explained, "Ah, him. He’s at the Alchemy Master Guild. He’s probably a bit busy and doesn’t have time to come back."

Jiang Chen had indeed notified them of his plans.

At that moment, JinLing was slightly disappointed.

She had wanted to tell Jiang Chen the good news of her cultivation breakthrough right away.

So, with Jiang Chen absent, Zhan Yang and the others grew bored. The group seemed listless as they lingered around the manor, though the estate was clearly much livelier than before.

This continued until one day.

JinLing happened to glance toward the entrance and saw a figure slowly approaching.

"Ah, Jiang Chen!"

"Jiang Chen’s back!"

JinLing immediately ran out in excitement.

Everyone turned to look. It was indeed Jiang Chen, dressed in a white robe, striding toward them at a leisurely pace.

Everyone stood up to welcome Jiang Chen.

In their hearts, Jiang Chen’s status was now higher than ever before.

Each person greeted Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen happily greeted everyone in return.

The group sat down together.

Jiang Chen glanced at Zhan Yang and the others.

"Congratulations on your breakthroughs."

Zhan Yang and the others all smiled modestly.

"It’s all because you gave us the Foundation Strengthening Pills. Otherwise, how could we have broken through so quickly?"

JinLing also giggled and said, "Jiang Chen, to thank you, you can ask one thing of me."

"I’ll agree to anything."

She looked at Jiang Chen expectantly. At this moment, she was hoping he would make an outrageous request.

However, Jiang Chen just gave a faint smile.

"You’ve all been through life and death with me. To talk of thanks is to treat me as an outsider."

Jiang Chen didn’t want anything in return; he simply wanted to help Zhan Yang and the others.

They chatted for a while.

JinLing said to Jiang Chen, "Jiang Chen, can I talk to you alone?"

Without hesitating, Jiang Chen agreed.

"Sure."

Leaving the group, the two of them walked alone along a path in the manor.

JinLing was very hesitant, but she still asked, "Jiang Chen... if a girl starts to like someone, what does she do?"

Jiang Chen glanced at JinLing.

He smiled wryly to himself.

But he didn’t answer, instead shaking his head. "I don’t know."

Although he knew the feeling, he wouldn’t say it out loud.

Because he, too, had someone he loved: the Orchid Fairy.

JinLing bit her lip.

"She misses him a lot, even when he’s right beside her."

"The feeling is so intense, yet she can’t express it."

Seeing Jiang Chen didn’t respond...

JinLing’s heart grew heavy.

She had already been obvious enough, yet Jiang Chen remained impassive.

Finally, JinLing asked, "Jiang Chen, is there someone you really, really like?"

For a girl like her, it took a great deal of courage to ask this question.

He nodded. "Yes."

Jiang Chen wanted to turn JinLing down, but he didn’t know how to say it.

How could he hurt her feelings?

But he couldn’t accept JinLing either.

Because he already had someone he deeply loved.

Even though he had been reborn, Jiang Chen knew the Orchid Fairy was surely waiting for him.

JinLing pressed again, "Do you love her very, very much?"

Jiang Chen nodded silently. "Very much."

JinLing grew slightly agitated.

"Who... is she?"

Her voice was filled with endless hope and longing.