393: Chapter 393 Revisiting the Nine Heavens Palace! A Big Gift Package?

Nine Heavens Palace.

Su Chen stepped into this ancient and mysterious hall for the second time.

His state of mind was completely different from the last time.

Last time, he had come passively to listen to stories and conveniently ask for some benefits.

This time, he came proactively to collect equipment, preparing for a long journey.

To his surprise, the treatment this time had also been upgraded by a level.

Last time, the Eighteenth Ancestor had sat high upon the throne at the end of the hall, putting on the full airs of a Senior.

But now, as soon as Su Chen stepped into the main hall, he saw that white-haired, sage-like old man actually waiting at the entrance of the hall already.

There was an indescribable smile hanging on his face.

Incredibly kind, incredibly gratified, it was even a 'doting smile' that carried a hint of fawning.

This made Su Chen shudder violently, instantly breaking out in goosebumps.

[Holy crap, what medicine did this old man take? Why is he smiling so creepily?]

[When things are abnormal, there's bound to be a catch! He's not trying to scheme against me again, is he?]

Alarm bells rang in Su Chen's heart, and he instinctively took half a step back.

He silently opened up a safe distance between himself and the Old Ancestor.

“Greetings, Eighteenth Ancestor.”

Elder Su Qi, who followed behind Su Chen, didn't think that much. As soon as he saw the Old Ancestor, he immediately prepared to kneel and pay his respects.

“No need for that, no need.”

The Eighteenth Ancestor didn't even spare Su Qi a glance.

He merely waved his hand casually, his deep eyes—which seemed to contain the birth and death of stars—sizing up Su Chen with great interest.

“Tsk, tsk, tsk...”

He couldn't stop exclaiming in admiration as he looked.

“Chener, it seems you’ve truly risked your life to save your wives.”

“Not much time has passed, yet your cultivation has soared like you're on a Flying Boat, rising rapidly!”

“The First Heaven of the Great Saint Realm! And your Foundation is so stable! Remarkable! Simply remarkable!”

“Even us old bones who have lived for nearly a million years are about to be left behind by you!”

The Eighteenth Ancestor's tone was filled with undisguised praise, as well as a subtle hint of humblebragging.

Su Chen's lips twitched.

[Old man, that's enough!]

[Don't try to flatter me.]

[Catching up to you old bones?]

[You’re an old monster at the Nine Heavens of the Earth Immortal Realm, and you’re saying this to a little newbie like me who just broke through to the Great Saint Realm? Have you no shame?]

[Your skin is thicker than a city wall!]

He complained wildly in his heart, but on his face, he only showed impatience.

His mind was currently full of saving his wives in the Immortal Realm; he had no time to engage in mutual flattery with this old fox.

Su Chen was straightforward, not even bothering with pleasantries. He reached out his hand, his movements as practiced as if he were buying vegetables at a market.

“Old Ancestor, stop with the praise; praise doesn't put food on the table.”

“My time is tight, so I won't beat around the bush with you.”

“I heard there’s a gift pack? Hurry up, be quick about it, bring it out for me to see.”

“I’m still rushing to the Immortal Realm to rescue my poor wives who are trapped in dire straits!”

Su Chen's tone was righteous to the extreme.

It was as if it would be against the laws of heaven if the other party didn't give him something good.

Elder Su Qi, who was following behind him, was terrified as he listened, cold sweat trickling down his temples.

My His Highness the Divine Son!

You... you're being too direct, aren't you?!

That’s the Eighteenth Ancestor! You’re just reaching out for things like that? Like a beggar!

However, what made his jaw drop was that...

Upon hearing Su Chen's nearly 'rude' words, the Eighteenth Ancestor didn't get angry; instead, the smile on his face grew even deeper.

He stared at Su Chen, a flash of approval appearing in the depths of his eyes.

[Not bad, not bad. He has my style from back in the day!]

[Direct enough! Shameless enough! This is the kind of person who can achieve great things!]

The Eighteenth Ancestor silently gave Su Chen a thumbs up in his heart.

He gave a mysterious smile, leaned into Su Chen's ear, and lowered his voice.

“Chener, don't worry, there's definitely a gift pack, and I guarantee you'll be satisfied.”

“However, before giving you the gift pack, I have something even more important to tell you.”

“Something... that concerns the future of our Su Family, and also concerns your future 'sexual'—ahem, I mean, your future happiness!”

Hearing this, Su Chen's eyebrows twitched slightly.

[Something even more important?]

[And it concerns my happiness?]

[Could it be... he wants to introduce me to a new blind date?]

An absurd thought flashed through his mind.

Immediately, he shook his head self-deprecatingly.

[Impossible, impossible. I've already lost three wives; how could he have the nerve to introduce me to a new one?]

[He's probably trying to paint some big picture for me again, wanting me to risk my life for the Family, right?]

[The usual routine, I get it.]

With an expression that said 'I've already seen through everything,' Su Chen said impatiently, “Alright, alright, Old Ancestor, if you have something to say, say it quickly. Stop keeping me in suspense.”

Seeing that he had successfully piqued Su Chen's curiosity, the Eighteenth Ancestor stopped teasing him.

The smile on his face slowly faded, replaced by an unprecedented solemnity and gravity.

He turned and walked slowly toward the depths of the hall. Then, from his wide sleeves, he carefully took out an ancient Jade Slip that was glowing all over and emitting a mysterious dao rhyme.

“Chener, come here.”

He beckoned to Su Chen.

Although Su Chen was impatient, seeing his solemn look, he had no choice but to follow him.

“Old Ancestor, what is this thing now?” Su Chen asked curiously, looking at the Jade Slip.

The Eighteenth Ancestor did not answer. He just looked at Su Chen with an extremely complex gaze and said in a deep voice, “Chener, saving your wives is certainly important.”

“But, once you reach the Immortal Realm, you have another... task that is even more important than saving your wives!”