Lin Chen had brought back Bitter Heart Grass yesterday, which solved a minor problem for the Lin Family, or perhaps just for himself.

As a clan descendant, he couldn't avoid some internal strife on a daily basis. Lin Chen was no stranger to this.

This time, his purpose in bringing people to the Demon Beast Forest was to meet Junlin and his team again.

He could feel that Junlin and his team were extraordinary.

If they could help him once, perhaps his position in the Lin Family could be strengthened.

"Might you be friends from the Lin Family?"

Li Mo, accompanied by his junior brother, stepped forward to salute them and simultaneously stated his identity, "We are disciples of the White Cloud Cyan Sword Sect."

The White Cloud Cyan Sword Sect? Lin Chen thought. Just a minor sect.

Although Lin Chen knew of this sect, he didn't take it too seriously. There were many such small sects in the Northern Wilderness, hundreds if not thousands, and he couldn't possibly give them all serious attention.

"I wonder why you are blocking our path?" Lin Chen asked curiously.

Li Mo quickly explained, "Gentlemen, there are robbers ahead blocking the road. You should take a detour."

"Robbers blocking the road?" Lin Chen was somewhat surprised.

Although there were instances of murder and looting in the Demon Beast Forest, blatant robbery was unheard of.

Those robbers must be quite daring, he thought.

"Yes, the person claimed to be a disciple of the Profound Yellow Sect, used Spirit Grass as a pretext to approach us, but actually intended to rob us!" Li Mo sighed and said, "We realized it and hurriedly left. Even the Demonic Beasts we had hunted were forcibly left with them. You must not go any further."

The Profound Yellow Sect?! Hearing this, Lin Chen couldn't help but laugh.

He was friends with the disciples of the Profound Yellow Sect. Even if it wasn't Junlin and his team, explaining the situation should suffice to avoid problems. But what was going on with the Profound Yellow Sect? Why would they resort to robbery?

"Thank you for the information." Lin Chen turned and said, "Zhang Yuan, give them ten Middle-grade Spiritual Stones!"

"Yes!"

Zhang Da, who also knew about the Profound Yellow Sect's situation, simply smiled and handed over the ten Middle-grade Spiritual Stones.

Seeing this, Li Mo hurriedly said, "Gentlemen, please don't misunderstand. I wasn't asking for Spiritual Stones; I just wanted to warn you..."

"There is no misunderstanding. These are just for you," Lin Chen explained. "I am acquainted with the people of the Profound Yellow Sect. Maybe there's some misunderstanding between you. Consider these Spiritual Stones as compensation on behalf of the Profound Yellow Sect disciples for your losses."

After saying this, he proceeded forward.

The disciples of the Profound Yellow Sect were indeed extraordinary; he just didn't know if this group would be Junlin and his team, Lin Chen mused.

Li Mo, holding the Spiritual Stones and watching Lin Chen and his group walk away, was stunned.

What the hell was going on? Was he the one being superfluous?

However, these ten Middle-grade Spiritual Stones greatly compensated for their loss. It wasn't a wasted trip after all. The Profound Yellow Sect... What kind of sect was it, that even people from the Lin Family treated them with such an attitude?

「Meanwhile」

Dung Beetle and his team sat there, concerned about the abundance of Demon Beast corpses around them.

All these corpses could be exchanged for some Spiritual Stones. Completing the Spirit Vein Task early would bring them considerable relief, wouldn't it? Unfortunately, they could only watch the corpses. Without a Storage Ring, they couldn't bring them all back. What a loss this would be!

"Boss, someone is coming again." Steady as an Old Dog, keeping an eye on the surroundings, called out a reminder when he saw more people approaching.

Immediately, Dung Beetle became much more alert.

New arrivals were a good sign. If people were coming, it meant they could finally make a sale!

"This time, everyone put on a better attitude! Don't let this one fall through for me again!" Dung Beetle quietly reminded them, "We're here for Storage Rings, not to bully Non-player Characters. So, no stiff faces from anyone!"

At once, everyone put on warm smiles, standing in the background with cheerful grins.

Lin Chen hurried forward. Seeing that it wasn't Junlin and his team, a tinge of disappointment flashed in his eyes. But realizing that they were disciples of the Profound Yellow Sect, he approached them with a friendly demeanor.

"Are you all disciples of the Profound Yellow Sect?"

Before Dung Beetle could introduce himself, Lin Chen took the initiative to ask. This left Dung Beetle and his team stunned.

Was their sect's reputation so widespread now?

"We indeed are disciples of the Profound Yellow Sect, but may I ask who you are?" Dung Beetle sized up Lin Chen, noticing the seven or eight Storage Rings on his fingers, his eyes gleaming intensely.

A wealthy Non-player Character! This Non-player Character must be secured! Otherwise, they'd regret it for a lifetime!

"I know Junlin from your Profound Yellow Sect; he helped me quite a bit yesterday!" Lin Chen was upfront, his face full of smiles.

He knows Junlin? Could the Non-player Character Junlin mentioned earlier be this very person? Such a wealthy guy! Junlin's luck was truly something else, to know such an affluent Non-player Character, Dung Beetle thought.

"You're lucky to have made acquaintances with someone from Lingxiao Hall; they are the experts of our Profound Yellow Sect!" Dung Beetle nodded slightly and responded.

Upon hearing "Lingxiao Hall," Lin Chen was thoroughly convinced of Dung Beetle and his team's identity. Seeing the Spiritual Medicines at their feet, Lin Chen couldn't help but gasp.

Nine-leaved Ling You Grass? A Celestial Fragrance Flower with three blooms? And every single one is a treasure among treasures!

The Lin Family had always been in the Elixir business, so Lin Chen knew very well what these Spirit Grasses represented.

Yesterday, Junlin helped him immensely. Today, he encountered these people carrying such valuable Spirit Grass. The Profound Yellow Sect truly couldn't be underestimated.

"Are you looking to sell these Spirit Grasses?" Lin Chen asked eagerly.

"Yes, interested?" Dung Beetle snapped back to reality, rubbing his hands together. "These are all cultivated by our Sect and are definitely top quality. Since you're a friend of Junlin, how about I give you a discount?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen unceremoniously removed a Storage Ring from his hand. He had plenty of these things, so he didn't mind parting with one.

"There are 5,000 Middle-grade Spiritual Stones in here. I left in a hurry and didn't bring many. How about I compensate you properly with enough Spiritual Stones next time we meet?" Lin Chen handed over the Storage Ring directly.

At this, Dung Beetle and his crew stared at the Storage Ring, their breathing quickening.

Did he just say how many Middle-grade Spiritual Stones were in there? 5,000? Holy crap! This guy isn't just rich; he's a nouveau riche tycoon! Carrying so many Spiritual Stones when out and about... no wonder even Junlin was willing to befriend him!

Dung Beetle snatched the Storage Ring, nodding and grinning. "You're a friend I, Dung Beetle, am definitely making today!"

Huh? Dung Beetle?! Lin Chen froze upon hearing that name.

Yesterday, Junlin and his team had specifically warned them to steer clear of Dung Beetle if they ever ran into him.

Recalling yesterday's terrifying commotion, the faces of Lin Chen and his men turned grim.

Was his luck this bad? To actually run into the very person Junlin and his team were wary of?

"All these items are yours now, and we don't want the Demon Beast corpses either!" Afraid the Non-player Characters might go back on their word, Dung Beetle clutched the Storage Ring and quickly signaled the Ao Xiang Squad to leave.

Watching them leave, Lin Chen and his people finally heaved a sigh of relief.

Zhang Yuan approached and whispered, "Young Master, is he the person Junlin mentioned? He doesn't seem very special."

"Junlin shouldn't have any reason to deceive us, perhaps…"

Before Lin Chen could finish speaking, a terrifying aura landed on their shoulders.

This is… A Nascent Soul Realm Demonic Beast?!

Looking up, they saw a fiery-red strange bird with double horns flying over their heads, then it plunged into the bushes. And in that direction was exactly where Dung Beetle and his people were.

"Damn it!"

"Game Designer, I'm not finished with you!"

Dung Beetle's miserable cry echoed through the Dense Forest.

This scene made Lin Chen and his men gulp, their faces deathly pale, utterly at a loss.

Attacked by a Nascent Soul Realm Demonic Beast out of the blue? This Dung Beetle was truly terrifying. It seemed Brother Junlin hadn't deceived them. If Dung Beetle hadn't left just then, their entire party might have been wiped out.

"Quick, let's go!" Lin Chen turned and ordered, "Take the Spirit Grass! We leave immediately! If we encounter this person again, we must steer clear of him at all costs!"

"Young Master, that's a Nascent Soul Realm Demonic Beast; he definitely can't survive," one of the guards said nonchalantly.

However, Zhang Yuan shook his head and explained, "Don't underestimate the disciples of the Profound Yellow Sect. Yesterday, I personally witnessed a Qi Cultivation Realm disciple kick a Three-Eyed Black Tiger to death. Think about it, a person feared by Junlin and his team, do you think a Nascent Soul Realm Demonic Beast could kill him?"

For some reason, he just felt that Dung Beetle wouldn't die! It was a very strong feeling!

Even Lin Chen nodded. The people of the Profound Yellow Sect were almost all Heaven's Prides; they couldn't be judged by common sense. Take Old Mo, whom they saw yesterday. He even felt that Old Mo, despite being in the Qi Cultivation Realm, could fight a Nascent Soul Realm Demonic Beast! It seemed he really needed to investigate this Profound Yellow Sect thoroughly. If their Qi Cultivation Realm disciples were already this formidable, what about those at higher realms? And what about their Elders and the Sect Leader? When had such a powerful sect emerged in the Northern Wilderness?

「Meanwhile.」

Lying on the lap of the Blood Demoness, playing with a Storage Ring crafted by the Great Inventor, Xu Nian suddenly sneezed.

"Strange, who is thinking of me now?" Xu Nian murmured, "Could it be the Luo Family? Shall I issue a Task concerning the Luo Family?"

"Really now, are you that wary of them?" Blood Demoness set down the book she was holding, her face displaying helplessness.

"It's not about being wary. Their continued existence is simply not good for us!" Xu Nian shook his head. "I also carry the Luo Family bloodline. If they have difficulty conceiving, isn't it possible I'll face the same issue someday?"

Upon hearing this, the Blood Demoness's face flushed. She supposed that was true. It had been so long, yet her belly showed no signs. Could it really be related to the Luo Family bloodline?

Xu Nian suddenly sat upright, eyeing the scene outside through the window.

"It's getting late; let's eat something and rest."

The Blood Demoness was bewildered. What was he talking about? The sun was still high in the sky! Making a baby in broad daylight? He was completely different from the high-spirited Sect Leader she remembered!

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