Chapter 948: Judgment Department Arrival
On this day, Su Chen spent most of his time cultivating in his room. Now his Meridian Expansion Second Layer Realm was basically stable, and he was working towards the Meridian Expansion Third Layer!
After cultivating until past three in the afternoon, Su Chen thought it over and decided to buy some gifts to visit Tang Yun's family.
Although Pei Rou had some misunderstandings about him, she had generally been nice to him, and since he was in Jianghai, it was only right to pay a visit.
Fortunately, Tang Mingji was home this time, and instead of driving him away, he invited him in for a cup of tea.
The gifts were accepted, but Pei Rou still kept a cold face throughout, and Su Chen only stayed for a cup of tea before leaving.
This left Tang Mingji and Tang Yun feeling a bit embarrassed, as after all, Su Chen came to pay a New Year visit.
Su Chen didn't mind, though, at least it was better than last time when he wasn't allowed past the door!
Moreover, he couldn't possibly be angry with Pei Rou, and as for the relationship, it could develop slowly, especially since time was on his side!
After returning from Tang Yun's home, Su Chen found the time still early, so he continued cultivating for a while before having dinner.
After dinner, Lin Ruoxue went to her room to start packing, as the two were preparing to visit her master tomorrow.
This was actually Lin Ruoxue's suggestion. Firstly, because Lin Ruoxue's job was busy, and if not for the New Year holiday, she wouldn't have had the time.
Secondly, she thought that the old master would be lonely spending the New Year on the mountain, with only the little girl Xiaoxun around. Visiting would surely cheer him up.
Su Chen naturally had no objections to this, and even felt he hadn't been as considerate as Lin Ruoxue as a disciple.
This time they didn't need to bring anything, because since their last visit, Lin Ruoxue knew the address and could send things directly to the nearby town.
Before the New Year, Lin Ruoxue had already prepared and sent quite a few things over.
While Lin Ruoxue was packing, Su Chen lounged on the sofa, smoking like a lord, making Lin Ruoxue roll her eyes several times!
"Alright, stop packing."
Su Chen suddenly hugged Lin Ruoxue from behind, holding her onto him with a laugh.
"You rascal, what are you doing?"
Lin Ruoxue said shyly.
"What do you think?"
Su Chen smirked mischievously, his hands starting to wander.
Before long, Lin Ruoxue's face was flushed, and her breath was uneven!
"Alright, stop fooling around, I haven't finished packing!"
Lin Ruoxue suddenly pinched his arm, complaining as she broke free with effort.
Su Chen didn't continue bothering Lin Ruoxue, but he did think of an issue—that is, what to do with Qi Meng while he and Lin Ruoxue were at the Kunlun Mountains?
What if the Judgment Department people came looking in the next couple of days?
He thought to himself, there wouldn't be such a coincidence, would there—something happening in the two days he was away?
Actually, during the last trip to the Island Country, he had the same worry!
At that moment, his phone rang. When he saw it was from Qian Ying, he immediately answered!
"Nether King, I have two women here with me. Shouldn't we meet?"
As soon as the call connected, the voice wasn't Qian Ying's, but an extremely cold male voice.
"Judgment Department?"
Su Chen's heart jolted sharply; was it really such a coincidence?
Just as he was thinking, the Judgment Department people came for him?
"Smart, if you don't want them dead, then come. You know what I want!"
The cold voice on the other end sounded once more.
"Honey, I'm stepping out for a bit!"
Su Chen promptly said to Lin Ruoxue with a smile.
"Go ahead, be careful!"
Seeing his change of expression, Lin Ruoxue knew something was wrong, so she didn't hold him back!
"Mwah!"
"I'll be back soon."
Su Chen kissed Lin Ruoxue's cheek with a smile, trying to appear relaxed!
Then, Su Chen drove towards the hotel where the two were located, his heart slightly shocked. This time, the one from the Judgment Department was indeed formidable—so much so that even someone like Qian Ying hadn't had the chance to notify him!
Otherwise, Qian Ying would have surely alerted him immediately!
This meant the visitor was likely one of the priests Qi Meng mentioned!
Previously, Su Chen had easily dealt with the Judgment Department visitors, leading him to underestimate them slightly.
But this incident showed him the Judgment Department wasn't as simple as he thought!
In less than ten minutes, Su Chen arrived at the hotel and went straight to the room where Qi Meng and Qian Ying were.
Just as he approached, the door opened!
"Nether King, welcome!"
A voice sounded inside, and Su Chen saw a man in a red robe. His body seemed enveloped in the robe from head to toe!
In his hand was something like a cane, but the top was extravagantly ornate, appearing to have special shapes!
Of course, it wasn't a cane; it was actually a scepter!
Su Chen immediately glanced to the side, seeing two women bound there. The ropes clearly made of special materials, impossible to break free from, and they were unconscious.
"Did you bring the item?"
Once inside, the man in the red robe asked.
"Do you think I'd just hand it over to you like that?"
Su Chen said calmly, not intimidated even with the two women in their hands!
"Oh, then what do you propose?"
The man in the red robe asked, curious.
"Let's fight; if you win, I'll give you the item!"
Su Chen said:
"Otherwise, even if you kill everyone, you won't get the Cultivation Technique!"
The man in the red robe was slightly taken aback by Su Chen's words; he hadn't expected this!
He had captured Qian Ying and Qi Meng without killing them to lure Su Chen here and pressure him to hand over the item!
Otherwise, he would have killed them straight away, especially Qi Meng, punished immediately!
But the lives of these two were insignificant compared to the Cultivation Technique!
Especially upon seeing Su Chen now at the Meridian Expansion Second Layer Realm, he was even more eager for the Cultivation Technique, wanting to possess it himself!
However, the Nether King didn't follow his planned route but challenged him directly!
And even threatened him by saying that if he didn't accept, he wouldn't get the technique even if he killed everyone, his stance very strong!
"Fine, I'll indulge you!"
The man in the red robe thought for a moment and said dismissively:
"I do want to see what you're capable of, daring to challenge me!"
Su Chen was after all at the Meridian Expansion Second Layer, so the robed man didn't regard him seriously.
Though he didn't yet know how several high-rank Triple Layer Holy Knights died last time,
the gap was too large!
Even if this boy had some tricks, he wasn't afraid...