"Alright, big guy, it's time for us to go back!" Lin Chen said, stroking the Black Totem Snake's head.
"Hiss…!!!"
Upon hearing this, the Black Totem Snake let out another roar, then took Lin Chen and left the area, heading towards its sealed location.
After Lin Chen and the Black Totem Snake disappeared, the Wei Fashi (Law Enforcer) of West Fortress also received news from the surrounding demon tribes.
With the Black Totem Snake's deterrence, the surrounding demon tribes tucked their tails and scurried away, retreating dozens of miles.
After learning of this, the defenders of Hangzhou all breathed a sigh of relief. Zhu Meng even told Tang Zhong that the Black Totem Snake would no longer be considered a hidden danger to Hangzhou.
Zhu Meng had completely accepted the Black Totem Snake's existence in his heart. The Black Totem Snake was no longer what it once was, and it wasn't something anyone could target just because they wanted to. The people of Hangzhou had witnessed everything the Black Totem Snake did today.
It stepped forward when the humans of Hangzhou were at their most desperate, and with its own strength, it brought endless hope to the people, not only driving out the demons but also deterring the entire demon horde. The Black Totem Snake's selfless dedication also made Hangzhou an extremely safe city once again!
No one was willing to defy the world's disapproval, and no one was willing to endure the wrath of Hangzhou's citizens.
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The Black Totem Snake incident quickly passed. Lingling and Leng Qing also returned, and the epidemic was naturally well under control.
Lin Chen could be said to have rendered great service. Everything he had done was recounted by Leng Qing, and the high-level officials of various important departments in Hangzhou expressed their gratitude to Lin Chen.
Zhu Meng also sincerely apologized to Lin Chen. Lin Chen accepted it readily. Although Zhu Meng's previous actions were despicable, Lin Chen had seen his fearless demeanor when Hangzhou faced a crisis.
The two had the air of letting bygones be bygones with a smile. After receiving Lin Chen's forgiveness, Zhu Meng even tried to win him over, only to be rejected by Lin Chen without hesitation. Zhu Meng showed no disappointment, perhaps he had already guessed Lin Chen's choice.
Zhu Meng also wanted to use the White Magic Eagle's corpse as a reward for Lin Chen, but Lin Chen refused.
Since the Silver穹主 did not enter Hangzhou city this time, the damage caused to Hangzhou was limited.
After obtaining these White Magic Eagle corpses, the defenders of Hangzhou would be able to more quickly exchange them for what Hangzhou needed, and also restore the entire Hangzhou to its original state more quickly.
Hangzhou was Tang Yue's hometown, and also half of Lin Chen's hometown. Lin Chen, who was "not short on money," naturally hoped that Hangzhou could recover as soon as possible.
The next day, the sky was clear and cloudless. It was late autumn, and fallen leaves fluttered down, landing on the ground of Hangzhou, as if draping the city in a charming coat.
The afternoon sun brought warmth. In the old house by West Lake, Lin Chen and Tang Yue had just finished lunch when two guests arrived at their home.
"Lin Chen, I've fulfilled my promise. Now it's time for you to fulfill yours!" Not long after Leng Qing arrived, before her bottom had even warmed the seat, she stated the purpose of her visit.
Lingling, who was beside her, looked at Lin Chen awkwardly. She had always felt deeply apologetic for her exposure.
In Lingling's opinion, if it weren't for her carelessness, her older sister Leng Qing would not have made such an excessive request of Lin Chen.
Others might not understand the power of a Spirit, but how could she not know?
When Lin Chen helped her awaken her Spirit, he explicitly told her to keep it a secret. Now, not only was this secret exposed, but it also gave Leng Qing an opportunity. Lingling was truly afraid that Lin Chen, in a fit of anger, would take it out on her.
Lingling's feelings for Lin Chen were indescribable, and at some unknown point, Lin Chen had planted a strange seed in her young heart. So Lingling was truly afraid that one day she would lose Lin Chen.
"What promise? What did I promise you? Why don't I remember?" Lin Chen raised an eyebrow slightly, saying with an innocent face.
"Pfft…" Upon hearing this, Lingling immediately burst out laughing. She knew Lin Chen's rogue demeanor all too well. Her small head unconsciously turned towards Leng Qing, wanting to see her reaction. Lingling, who had never seen her sister in a difficult position, was very curious.
Leng Qing didn't say anything, but it was clear that her cool face had turned ashen. She admitted that she had taken advantage of the situation this time, and knew that she was in the wrong for prying into someone else's secret.
But the two had agreed beforehand: she would help Lin Chen solve the epidemic, and Lin Chen would help her awaken an unknown power.
Now that she had fulfilled her part, Lin Chen was going back on his word. Seeing Lin Chen's roguish face, Leng Qing's teeth itched with anger.
And she truly couldn't refute Lin Chen's words. Recalling their previous conversation, Lin Chen had indeed not explicitly said he would help her, only that they would discuss it afterward. However, the implication in Lin Chen's words was very clear, but now that Lin Chen was playing coy, she was helpless.
Just then, Tang Yue slowly walked out of the kitchen, holding a fruit platter.
She had vaguely heard Lin Chen and Leng Qing's conversation earlier, and seeing the awkward atmosphere in the room, Tang Yue looked at Lin Chen, puzzled.
"Come… have some fruit, Lingling, Leng Qing, don't be shy!" Tang Yue placed the fruit on the coffee table and warmly entertained the two. Seeing Leng Qing's face still looking somewhat displeased, Tang Yue asked, puzzled: "Leng Qing, what's wrong? Did Lin Chen bully you?"
Leng Qing shook her head. Strictly speaking, this matter was her problem. Even if Lin Chen was going back on his word now, she couldn't blame him. Who told her to explore other people's secrets? Leng Qing was just a little unwilling.
Seeing that Leng Qing was unwilling to say more, Tang Yue looked at Lin Chen.
Lin Chen smiled slightly and told Tang Yue everything that had happened between the two of them earlier.
After listening to Lin Chen's narration, combined with the conversation she had overheard in the kitchen, Tang Yue finally understood what had happened.
This matter was clearly Leng Qing's problem. Prying into others' secrets was a taboo for everyone. Strictly speaking, Leng Qing had already courted death!
And while Lin Chen's actions were a bit mischievous, ultimately it was still Leng Qing's problem.
However, she was aware of Leng Qing's identity. Becoming a high-ranking official of the Judgment Association at such a young age, Leng Qing had once been Tang Yue's goal.
Knowing Leng Qing's character, Tang Yue naturally understood Leng Qing's desire for strength. So, in her opinion, this matter could be big or small. And from Lin Chen's actions towards Leng Qing, it seemed Lin Chen had no interest in an ice beauty like Leng Qing. Instead, Lingling, who was next to Leng Qing, aroused Tang Yue's suspicion.
"Is Lin Chen interested in a little loli like that?" Tang Yue couldn't help but think to herself.
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