96: The generous Third Elder

PS: Quite a bit was added in the previous chapter. If you're confused, you can go back and read it!

After a brief silence, the Third Elder finally couldn't suppress his curiosity: "How did you do it?"

That was a Red Dragon Descendant, of Dragon Bloodline, an existence that even the six Elders and five True Disciples from Doujian Peak and Mingjing Peak, a total of eleven Dao Embryos, couldn't keep.

In contrast, Lu Chen's cultivation at the late Spirit Transformation Realm was almost negligible. His Puppet Technique was unexpectedly profound and mysterious, but the Third Elder still couldn't understand how he could destroy the Red Dragon Descendant.

After a moment of contemplation, Lu Chen said half-truthfully, "Elder should know that this Disciple is proficient in Earth Element Burrow techniques and has considerable attainment in comprehending Earth Element True Intent. Unfortunately, that Red Dragon Descendant also entered the depths of the earth, and beneath the earth is my home ground."

To be precise, it was the Dao Soldier's home ground, but of course, he had to keep that part to himself.

He continued, "Even more coincidentally, that Red Dragon Descendant was also injured, and coupled with its carelessness, it died in the depths of the earth in a muddled state."

Lu Chen's words were concise, containing both truth and falsehood, causing the Third Elder to frown in silence.

That Red Dragon Descendant, why does it sound not very intelligent?

Or is it that this black-hearted little devil Lu Chen is even deceiving this Elder?!

At this thought, the Third Elder suddenly stopped, not wanting to delve deeper. This kid Lu had too many tricks up his sleeve; it would be truly strange if he told the truth, so there was no need to probe further!

"Where is the Red Dragon Descendant's Physical Body?" As soon as the Third Elder spoke, he quickly added, "After all, it's of Dragon Bloodline. Although not a True Dragon, its use is still not to be underestimated. Its whole body is a treasure and is of great use to the Sect. The Sect can exchange it for Dao Infant Monster Corpse of the same Realm with you."

Lu Chen rubbed his hands and said sheepishly, "It's gone."

The Third Elder furrowed his brow: "Gone?"

Lu Chen said with a serious face, "It's really gone."

The special bloodline Monster Corpse I finally got my hands on isn't even enough to nurture my Dao Soldier, so why would I exchange it with the Sect? Other things are easy to say, but when it comes to the Monster Corpse, he absolutely wouldn't back down!

The Third Elder's eyebrows twitched violently a few times: "If it's gone, then it's gone!" He didn't delve into how it was gone, as there was no need.

Finally, he suddenly reached out: "Give this old man a Red Dragon scale."

Seeing Lu Chen about to refuse, the Third Elder said helplessly, "It's for covering your tracks. Otherwise, after returning to the Sect, how should this old man explain it to the Sect? Just by talking? Not to mention showing the Elders and the Sect Leader the Red Dragon Descendant's monster body, but the dragon scales should at least be seen, right?"

He also emphasized, "This must be available."

Lu Chen's 'no' that was about to come out immediately changed. He scratched his head and said, "It seems I have this. Let me look."

Previously, the Dao Soldier riding on the Red Dragon Descendant had pulled out many dragon scales, as well as dragon whiskers and even dragon tendons. Currently, they were all piled up in the Nurturing Soldier Immortal Coffin. Although they could also be absorbed by the Dao Soldier as nutrients, there were indeed quite a few dragon scales left.

After dawdling for a while, Lu Chen finally took out three Red Dragon scales and offered them with a pained heart: "They are all here!"

The Third Elder didn't even bat an eyelid. 'See if this old man believes you!'

After taking the dragon scales and examining them carefully, the Third Elder clearly saw traces of dragon blood stained on them. He then looked deeply at Lu Chen again: "This matter, this old man will help you clarify. Also, after returning to the Sect, this old man will accept you as a True Disciple. Are you willing?"

Without a second thought, Lu Chen bowed his head and exclaimed, "Disciple Lu Chen, greets Master."

Who wouldn't want a backer? He wasn't someone who couldn't show his face. Moreover, the Third Elder treated him well, and the Sect was also very good to him. After becoming the Third Elder's Master, he would not only have a stable backer in the Sect, but his path of cultivation would also be smoother.

Furthermore, Lu Chen's goal was never just limited to the Dongming Sect. The subsequent universe starry sky, and even the Ascension place above the Starry Sky, all required the Sect to pave the way for him, rather than him blindly fumbling around on his own.

And all of this, once he had a backer, the Third Elder would help him strive for. This was the benefit of having someone to support him!

The Third Elder's expression was inexplicable. He looked at Lu Chen, who was bowing before him, for a long time, and finally sighed, "You are quite clever. However, this old man is also the Master of Doujian Peak. How can accepting a Disciple be without a proper ceremony? Let's do the formal bowing after returning to the Sect!"

Lu Chen stood up cooperatively but didn't leave.

The Third Elder wondered, "Why are you still standing here?"

Lu Chen tentatively stammered, "Master, did you... forget something?"

"Forgot what?" The Third Elder opened his mouth, then quickly closed it.

He remembered, the 'fee for taking action' when the three gates gathered, right!

"As for the Profound Law Realm monsters, this old man is too lazy to kill them. Here are six Dao Infant Monster Corpse, take them all!" The Third Elder flicked his hand and threw over a small qiankun bag, which Lu Chen quickly caught.

Good heavens, becoming the Third Elder's Master wasn't in vain. He immediately gave him six Dao Infant Monster Corpse. He was truly generous!

Previously, it was agreed upon to be eleven Profound Law Realm Monster Corpse, plus two Dao Infant Monster Corpse. Now, although there were eleven fewer Profound Law Realm Monster Corpse, there were four more Dao Infant Monster Corpse. How much he profited from this could be figured out with his toes.

"Thank you, Master, for your generous gift." Lu Chen gratefully bowed with joy, his mouth as sweet as honey, calling out "Master" with every word, which inexplicably pleased the Third Elder.

Thus, the Third Elder's lips, which rarely curled up, couldn't help but form a slight arc: "Go on."

It wasn't until Lu Chen turned and left that the arc on the Third Elder's lips gradually faded. He watched Lu Chen's retreating back and pondered for a long time!

Finally, he sighed softly, "Li Jinyi, this Master warned you long ago, why... why did you still provoke my Disciple Lu Chen?!"

The Red Dragon Descendant even died at Lu Chen's hands, so was there any need to say more about the disappeared Li Jinyi?

Naturally, there wasn't. When the Third Elder learned from Lu Chen that he had slain the Red Dragon Descendant, the Third Elder already understood that Li Jinyi must also have fallen into Lu Chen's hands.

The Third Elder could even easily guess the whole story. It was nothing more than Li Jinyi breaking through to the Dao Infant Realm, becoming arrogant, getting carried away, thinking he was capable again, and then angrily seeking out Lu Chen, finally offering his head.

Can Lu Chen be blamed?

What kind of person Li Jinyi was, after more than a hundred years, how could the Third Elder not know?

Lu Chen couldn't be blamed; only Li Jinyi could be blamed for his lack of tolerance and excessive arrogance. Of course, Li Jinyi did indeed have the right to be arrogant. In less than one hundred and fifty years, he had already achieved Dao Embryo and had the potential to reach Yin God within three hundred years, at the latest not exceeding five hundred years.

But, it also depended on who he was compared to!

Compared to Lu Chen, even ten Li Jinyi tied together wouldn't be one or two tenths of Lu Chen.

Lu Chen had been cultivating for less than a year, and among the Dao Infant Realm cultivators who had died at his hands, there was already Li Jinyi, and even an existence of Dragon Bloodline like the Red Dragon Descendant.

And to be honest, although this kid Lu Chen was a bit dark-hearted and had many tricks up his sleeve, he was truly more likable and understood the ways of dealing with people better than Li Jinyi. Not to mention that the Sect didn't know Lu Chen killed Li Jinyi; even if they did, those high-ranking officials of the Sect would probably side with Lu Chen.

Whether he was likable or not was another matter, but at least Lu Chen was still alive! He would even live very well, exceptionally well. In the future, he might even become a True Disciple, or even surpass True Disciples, and go to the universe starry sky, that Void Immortal Sect behind the Dongming Sect!

He was much, much stronger than Li Jinyi!

"Red Dragon Descendant, you killed Li Jinyi, you deserve to die!" The Third Elder's five fingers suddenly closed, crushing a Red Dragon scale into powder, which he then slowly scattered: "Fortunately, my Disciple Lu Chen has already slain you. Let it be! Let it be!"