Urban Peerless Expert

The exquisite handmaid gently placed two cups of tea in front of the two individuals.

Before even sipping, the fresh aroma already lingered at the nose, refreshing the heart and spleen, just smelling it gave a sensation as if bathing in hot water, opening all pores in comfort.

The tea was emerald green in color, with wisps of steam rising, faintly carrying the sound of a phoenix's cry, which was quite mystical.

"Come on, drink tea."

Qingluan Immortal Monarch picked up the teacup and smiled invitingly at Lin Chen to drink tea.

Lin Chen took the teacup, took a sip, the scalding hot tea entered his throat and then his stomach, just one sip made Lin Chen's entire body quickly feel a burning sensation.

This spiritual Qi is excessively abundant.

Not only was it abundant in spiritual Qi, but it also had many wonderful uses, of course, for an immortal of his strength level, the benefits wouldn't be too obvious, but it was enough to confirm to Lin Chen that this tea was absolutely top-tier among the top tiers.

Lin Chen silently circulated his Divine Spring All-Wood Technique, quickly converting the spiritual power contained in the tea into spiritual power, storing it into his Sea of Knowledge, thus avoiding an embarrassing scene.

Indeed, this grade of Immortal Tea truly is not something just anyone could drink, nor easily endure.

If it were a cultivator of a lower realm, just this one sip of Immortal Tea could cause their body to explode due to the overwhelming ferocious spiritual Qi.

Qingluan Immortal Monarch, noticing the fluctuations of the Wood Attribute Technique on Lin Chen, showed a bit of surprise in her eyes: "You also practice the Wood Attribute Technique?"

Lin Chen calmly replied: "My Innate Divine Powers include the Five Elements Great Escape, I've cultivated each of the Five Elements Techniques."

"Five Elements Great Escape?"

Qingluan Immortal Monarch's eyes brightened: "Such Divine Power is great, not only can it implement Five Elements Escape Technique, but it also grants immunity to Five Elements injuries. If your enemy in battle possesses an attribute of the Five Elements, they are intrinsically at a big disadvantage. Even if they don't belong to the Five Elements, it's highly likely their Magical Treasure is related to them, not bad."

Lin Chen said with a laugh: "It is by using this Five Elements Escape Technique that I've escaped from many dangers. Otherwise, I would have died long ago."

Qingluan Immortal Monarch laughed: "Did you also use the Five Elements Escape Technique to survive the Devil Flame Swallowing Heaven Formation?"

Lin Chen nodded: "Yes, I escaped deep underground and hid within a Magical Treasure. There were many people in the Array Formation, and under the cover of Skyfire, many breaths were disordered. Our team, merely over a thousand people, gradually faded away, perhaps being presumed destroyed. I hid for a long time, and only when the Devil Flame Swallowing Heaven Formation was dismissed did I dare to slowly escape using the Earth Escape."

Qingluan Immortal Monarch held the teacup and chuckled lightly: "It's easy for you to escape alone, but to save the entire team, that's not easy."

Lin Chen replied: "It was all thanks to a Magical Treasure given to me by Jade Star Lord, otherwise, so many of us wouldn't have escaped."

Qingluan Immortal Monarch laughed lightly: "Don't mind my curiosity, but how did you come to know Jade Star Lord? If I remember right, you and he aren't from the same Immortal Domain?"

Lin Chen seemed a bit hesitant: "Immortal Monarch, I've heard others passing words, saying, well, saying that Jade Star Lord..."

Qingluan Immortal Monarch took over the conversation: "Saying he's an Immortal Emperor's disciple?"

Lin Chen looked embarrassed: "Yes, can I ask about that?"

Qingluan Immortal Monarch stared into Lin Chen's eyes for two seconds and a hint of a smile appeared on her face: "Others ask, I definitely wouldn't answer, but you are a great hero of the Immortal Realm, and I feel a special kinship with you, so I'll answer you. However, today's conversation must stay between us, it cannot reach a third ear."

Lin Chen hesitated: "How about, let's pretend I didn't ask?"

Lin Chen deliberately brought up Jade Star Lord to pose this question, knowing the answer would better enable him to consider how to handle certain relationships.

Qingluan Immortal Monarch found Lin Chen's words amusing: "Since you've already asked, I might as well tell you. It's not a big deal as long as you don't go spreading it around."

Without waiting for Lin Chen to say anything further, Qingluan Immortal Monarch firmly answered: "Yes, Jade Star Lord is indeed the disciple of our Master, making him our fourth Junior Brother. However, his situation is rather unique, so at least in public, we act as though it's not the case. Privately, it's another story."

"As for the details of what makes his situation special, I'm not at liberty to discuss them. Don't ask further."

Jade Star Lord is actually a direct disciple of the Immortal Emperor!

Does that mean I've been clinging to a powerful patron for a very long time?

Why do the three disciples like Seven-colored hold high positions, but Jade Star Lord seems to have no association with the Holy Heart Palace?

Don't even mention titles, he doesn't even hold the slightest official position. Maybe that's why, despite rumors, people can't be sure since it's difficult to inquire with the parties involved. We can only guess.

Lin Chen let out a breath: "He really is. I'm truly lucky."

Qingluan Immortal Monarch asked, "How come you're lucky?"

Lin Chen recounted the day he saved Shu Zi Feng and later encountered Jade Star Lord while treasure hunting: "Initially, I didn't recognize his identity. It was only after Saint of Thieves, Sun Yixiao, took me into Qiqiao Hall and I saw the White Jade Statue of Jade Star Lord, did I recognize who he was, leading to further contact with him."

A flicker of surprise crossed Qingluan Immortal Monarch's eyes, and hesitancy arose.

Lin Chen has received such great favor from Jade Star Lord, and Jade Star Lord has taken such good care of him. Doesn't that mean Lin Chen belongs to Jade Star Lord?

If I want to keep Lin Chen under my command, could that lead to unexpected problems in the future?

After all, dealing with Jade Star Lord is… troublesome!

Qingluan Immortal Monarch held the teacup, drank down the tea in one gulp, and closed his eyes slightly, as if savoring the tea fragrance but really pondering the next steps.

Indeed, Qingluan Immortal Monarch didn't necessarily need to recruit Lin Chen. However, since Seven-colored Immortal Monarch showed great interest in Lin Chen, Qingluan felt compelled to respond.

Even if I don't recruit him, I can't let my Senior Brother take him.

The principle of waxing and waning, Qingluan Immortal Monarch understood very well.

Lin Chen's own strength might not be viewed seriously by Seven-colored and Qingluan, being only an Upper Grade Daluo Initial Immortal. Even if he could become a Quasi-Saint, he'd still only be a Quasi-Saint.

Yet, Lin Chen, despite being just an Upper Grade Daluo Initial Immortal, has already woven a network related to Quasi-Saints.

Lin Chen's two wives have become Quasi-Saints, he himself is accompanied by two Quasi-Saints, plus his master Master Floating Cloud - that makes five Quasi-Saints!

Lin Chen is brother to Thousand Demon Monarch, friend to Saint of Thieves, highly regarded by Shepherd Heavenly Monarch, esteemed by True Person Tai Xu, and considered a close junior by Jade Star Lord...

Counting on one's fingers, Lin Chen himself is connected to at least ten Quasi-Saints!

In other words, should Lin Chen face danger or difficulties, at least ten Quasi-Saints are willing to help him, several of whom might even risk their lives for him!

Missing out on recruiting such an influential individual would be a great pity.

If I don't recruit him but my Senior Brother or Junior Brother does, wouldn't I be at a great loss?