Chapter 4193 - 4212: Help Me, Guaranteed Promotion

Lin Chen remained silent.

Promised to return freedom, but after the task is done, they go back on their word. Who wouldn’t be unhappy?

Lin Chen must show an unhappy demeanor; otherwise, it wouldn’t make sense.

Now Lin Chen has displayed great value. Sean will definitely woo him rather than threaten with life.

If really pushed to desperation, should an ambush happen, Lin Chen could directly hand people over to the other side. What then?

Seeing Lin Chen’s difficulty in accepting the situation, Sean quickly offered soothing words and finally directly promised.

"The conditions for cultivation in your Federation are not as good as in our Magita Empire. If you stay here, your cultivation speed will definitely be faster than in the Federation."

"I will provide you with all the necessary potions as compensation for the unfulfilled promise..."

Lin Chen looked up, a surprised expression appearing on his face: "Really?"

Sean breathed a sigh of relief and laughed: "Of course it’s true. How could I not be genuine, as a prince with such a wide domain, some cultivation resources are but a trivial matter."

"Whatever potion you need now, just speak up."

Lin Chen hesitated for a moment, then said: "Lion Heart Potion."

Sean paused, surprised: "Lion Heart Potion, no problem, but given your strength, the effect might be too strong; you might not be able to handle it..."

Lin Chen whispered: "I am actually not at Level 8."

Sean widened his eyes in surprise, and even Talina who was hanging her head lifted it, her gaze filled with curiosity.

Sean curiously asked: "What level are you then?"

Lin Chen replied: "I am Level 8, she is Level 9."

Talina blurted out: "You’re so strong, how did you get caught by slave traders?"

Lin Chen answered: "We are actually officials of the Federation Emperor Star Security Bureau. We infiltrated the rebel base to investigate their plans but didn’t expect there to be two Level 9 experts there. We didn’t dare expose our strength, so we disguised our strength as very low."

"Originally, we planned to clear things up and escape, but who knew they used a special potion? We accidentally fell for it, and by the time we realized it, shackles were already on."

"We had no choice but to wait, wanting to see what they planned, then we were sold here."

"Originally we always sought opportunities to escape and return to the Federation, but who knew we’d encounter you fighting here, and the shackles’ password was destroyed, so we might not be able to leave for a while."

Sean and Talina displayed expressions of surprise, clearly neither expected such a major twist.

Sean’s face showed a smile: "I didn’t expect such a complex backstory. So, once the data is restored, I will unlock your shackles. In the meantime, you can rest assured staying here."

"I will provide you with ample Lion Heart Potion; use as much as you need, I’ll supply more when you run out."

Things went as Lin Chen expected; since the other side believes they control the lives of the two, even if they expose their strength, the other side wouldn’t be angry and would instead be happy.

The higher the strength, the more helpful they are to him.

Lin Chen hid the escape trump card of Star Sky Jump and the fact that their shackles had actually been tampered with, outwardly staying helpless but actually ready to leave anytime.

Since there are high-end potions available, why leave?

Cultivation!

The Lion Heart Potion is a high-tech product of the Magita Empire, similar in nature to the Federation’s ETN Potion but far more effective. After all, Magita Empire has many Nebula Strongmen, with the Lion Heart Potion contributing significantly.

Sean and Talina had no doubts.

Because of Sean, Talina went against a promise, feeling quite embarrassed and naturally didn’t ask much.

Sean wished to leverage Lin Chen’s abilities and was inclined to align with them, naturally not probing deeply as in Sean’s view, Lin Chen exposed his identity because he knew he couldn’t leave, hence revealing his identity partly to request corresponding level potions and partly to gain respect.

After dinner, Sean delivered the Lion Heart Potion to Lin Chen and Qiu Chan, enough for the two to use for a long time.

He wasn’t worried about the two promoting; if Qiu Chan could promote to Nebula Martial Artist, he’d be delighted.

In his faction, only he was a Nebula Martial Artist, while Augustus not only had higher strength but also a general at Star Nebula First Layer.

Lin Chen had barely begun cultivation when news arrived that Augustus’s military was about to attack.

Sean invited Lin Chen and Qiu Chan for a meal, then clearly explained the situation, requesting Lin Chen’s assistance.

Lin Chen readily agreed.

Isn’t it just handling logistics? It’s simple!

Augustus’s fleet has arrived, currently in a standoff with Sean’s forces, ready to fight at any moment.

"If you could lead a team inside, place powerful explosives in the core of their fleet, and destroy their fleet, their advance would be halted and we could gain more time."

Lin Chen confidently nodded: "Sure, you tell me what to do, and I’ll do it."

Sean rejoiced: "If the plan succeeds, you’ll be the greatest hero. Whatever you demand, I will definitely fulfil."

Lin Chen nodded: "I only want two things: first, freedom, and second, enhancing strength. Since the first is currently impossible, let’s enhance strength."

Sean decisively agreed: "As long as the plan succeeds and gains more time, I’ll get you a batch of potions even better than Lion Heart Potion, ensuring you promote to Level 9!"

Lin Chen’s eyes lit up: "Can you guarantee promotion?"

Sean laughed: "This stuff is precious, though available on the market outside, extremely rare and priced high, regular martial artists can hardly afford it..."