Lin Chen didn't overthink it. After informing Qian Renxue and Zhu Zhuqing on the Douluo Continent, he returned to the Full Magic World.
"Beep... beep..."
"Hello!"
Lin Chen called Tang Yue back, and soon a familiar voice answered. Tang Yue's voice was a bit low, clearly indicating she wasn't in a good mood.
"Yue Yue, how are things now?" Lin Chen asked.
"Things aren't good. The Judgment Association might make a move against the deity!" Tang Yue replied.
Hearing Tang Yue's answer, Lin Chen noticed that Tang Yue's condition was still quite good. Perhaps this was the change brought by her increased strength. In the original work, Tang Yue was helpless in this matter. In Lin Chen's opinion, even if Lin Chen didn't intervene, Tang Yue's strength would be enough to protect the Black Snake.
A Super Mage combined with the strength of a Spirit Saint meant that ordinary Super Mages were no match for Tang Yue.
Lin Chen said, "Okay, I understand. Don't worry too much. I'll be right there!"
"Okay..." Tang Yue replied and hung up the phone.
Lin Chen shook his head helplessly. The waters of the Full Magic World were too deep. It was one thing for humans to be unable to defeat demons, but they also engaged in internal strife. It was already difficult enough for humans to survive, yet they kept causing all sorts of chaotic incidents every few days.
This was precisely why Lin Chen was unwilling to bring Zhuqing over. If possible, Lin Chen would rather take his women to the Douluo Continent. In the Douluo World, there were no chaotic Evil Spirit Masters, and at least people could live in peace and contentment. Going to the Douluo Continent, there was no need to worry about demon invasions. Living a peaceful life was the happiest thing.
However, Lin Chen knew that his idea was too simple. Everyone had their own life and family. No matter how good the Douluo Continent was, they might not necessarily abandon their original lives and families.
...
Just as Lin Chen returned to the Full Magic World, on the Douluo Continent, Ning Fengzhi of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School came to visit with Ning Rongrong and Sword Douluo. Learning from Xue Qinghe that Lin Chen was already out, Ning Fengzhi and the others could only return disheartened. However, Ning Rongrong successfully entered Tianwen Academy, and Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong met again, so Zhuqing now had a companion.
Lin Chen's sudden departure also made the quiet Duke's Mansion less peaceful. Ghost Douluo, hidden in the shadows, also came to their door. Fortunately, Qian Renxue discovered him in time, and after some threats, Ghost Douluo agreed to return and report.
At the same time, the Shrek Academy group also arrived at Tianwen Academy. This time, it wasn't just about students enrolling; the teachers from Shrek also needed to apply for positions. If someone helped, their matters would proceed much more smoothly, and their treatment might even improve. So, they sought an internal recommendation through Qin Ming's connections.
Qin Ming was also very happy to help with this. Flender and the others' strength was indeed good, and it could also make up for the lack of teaching staff at Tianwen Academy.
Lin Chen's appearance had already caused many butterfly effects. Tang San did not stand out as much as in the original work, but he still unleashed the power of the Son of Fortune. On the day of registration, he still managed to summon Xue Beng, and the subsequent plot became the same as the original. They had a conflict with Xue Beng, then found Xue Xing, who then asked Dugu Bo to intervene and expel them from the academy completely. Qin Ming, in a fit of anger, also left with them.
It must be said that Tang San's luck was still quite strong. Although his opportunities were intercepted by Lin Chen, misfortune still arrived as scheduled. Fortunately, there's always a way out. The Shrek group still discovered the existence of Blue Tyrant Academy. Afterward, just like in the original, siblings and lovers reunited. The appearance of the book "Encyclopedia of Martial Soul Cultivation" shattered Liu Erlong's idealized view of Yu Xiaogang, but she remained deeply affectionate, not at all disliking Yu Xiaogang for being neither scholarly nor martial. She insisted on being with Yu Xiaogang. As for the persistent Liu Erlong, Yu Xiaogang still acted as usual, avoiding her whenever possible, not daring to truly face Liu Erlong's feelings for him.
Facing this good brother and sister, Flender had no temper with them at all. Disappointed in love, he naturally became the dean, and Blue Tyrant Academy was also renamed Shrek Academy.
As the saying goes, the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. The people of Shrek Academy probably never imagined that they were merely tools in Lin Chen and Qian Renxue's hands—tools to deal with Xue Beng.
After they left, Xue Beng's reputation gradually spread among the common people: Heaven Dou Prince Xue Beng targeted commoners, not allowing them to enter Tianwen Academy.
If Lin Chen's reputation was previously widespread, then Xue Beng's was now infamous. As the situation escalated, it naturally reached Emperor Xue Ye. Xue Ye was instantly furious. He had paid a huge price to recruit Lin Chen, and his subsequent series of actions had earned the Tiandou Royal Family a good reputation. Now, Xue Beng's actions had directly ruined everything.
In his rage, Xue Ye directly placed Xue Beng under house arrest, and Xue Xing also suffered the consequences. After all, Xue Xing was also an accomplice in this matter; without Xue Xing's indulgence, how could Dugu Bo have appeared?
Xue Beng never dreamed that his imperial father would place him under house arrest for such a trivial matter. What he even less expected was that everything was arranged by his good elder brother, Xue Qinghe.
After this incident, seeing no hope of inheriting the throne, the recent events repeatedly made him feel despair. Gradually, Xue Beng also gave up the idea of seizing the throne, wanting to be a carefree prince. But ideas are beautiful, reality is cruel. How could Qian Renxue let him have his way?
...
Lin Chen did not know the subsequent events on the Douluo Continent. Lin Chen did not go directly to Hangzhou but first came to Qingtian Hunter Agency.
As Lin Chen stepped through the door of Qingtian Hunter Agency, he saw Lingling still sitting at the front desk reading a book.
"Long time no see!" Lin Chen said with a smile.
Seeing Lin Chen's appearance, Lingling rolled her eyes at Lin Chen and said in a sarcastic tone, "Oh, who is this? Are you here to make a commission?"
Lin Chen chuckled, "Indeed, I have a commission, and it's a big one!"
Lingling put down the book in her hand and said coldly, "We don't accept it. You can ask elsewhere!"
Lin Chen laughed heartily, "Alright, Lingling, stop messing around. I really need your help today!"
"Hmph, you only think of me when you need something, but you don't even call when you don't!" Lingling said resentfully, her aggrieved look exactly like a little wife who had suffered many grievances.
Lin Chen chuckled and sat on a chair nearby, saying, "Do you know about the recent events in Hangzhou?"
Upon hearing this, Lingling no longer made things difficult for Lin Chen.
"If I'm not mistaken, you're talking about the Skyscraper Giant Snake, right?" Lingling asked.
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