14: Your sister and I are destined to be together.

At the center of Maple Leaf City, there was a huge plaza with a grand arena in the middle.

Today was the day of the martial arts competition for the younger generation of Maple Leaf City, attracting countless spectators, a sea of people.

“Bang!”

Lin Chen sent a family representative genius flying with a single sword strike. The latter spat blood as he flew backward, his eyes filled with resentment as he looked at Lin Chen.

“Who else?”

Lin Chen stood on the high platform and said indifferently.

“This trash is too arrogant.”

“Don’t think you can be so presumptuous just because you have some skill.”

The younger generation of Maple Leaf City, seeing Lin Chen’s calm demeanor, immediately became furious.

“Unconvinced?”

“Come fight.”

Lin Chen scanned the surroundings, his eyes disdainful, his tone still that same annoying, nonchalant attitude.

He enjoyed seeing these people hate him but be unable to do anything about him.

“Trash, if you dare, fight someone in the Qi Condensation Realm.”

Those in the Qi Condensation Realm could not actively challenge those in the Body Tempering Realm, but those in the Body Tempering Realm could challenge those in the Qi Condensation Realm.

All the peak Body Tempering Realm ninth-stage geniuses of Maple Leaf City had been defeated by Lin Chen; they would only be sending themselves to their deaths if they went up.

But Lin Chen’s gaze, looking at them as if they were clowns, made them grit their teeth in hatred.

Not to mention the younger generation, even the older generation detested Lin Chen to the extreme, their eyes full of killing intent.

They made up their minds that as long as Lin Chen dared to challenge someone in the Qi Condensation Realm, they would dare to kill Lin Chen in the arena.

“A bunch of trash, without even the courage to accept a challenge, how can you talk about climbing to greater heights?”

Lin Chen mocked, feeling utterly exhilarated.

Once upon a time, he had always been called trash by these people. Now, he could finally fight back, and under the gaze of so many people, he couldn’t express how satisfying it felt.

Lin Chen was thrilled, but everyone in Maple Leaf City was enraged, including the Lin family.

Lin Chen had offended all the families in Maple Leaf City. How could they establish themselves in Maple Leaf City in the future?

The Lin family elders’ faces were ashen, their gazes icy as they looked at Lin Zhentian.

“Hahahaha!”

Lin Zhentian laughed heartily and said, “Chen’er is just a bit young and hot-blooded. As for matters between the juniors, we elders shouldn’t interfere.”

“Patriarch, isn’t the Young Patriarch’s behavior a bit improper?” the Third Elder said with a gloomy face.

Because of Lin Chen, their Lin family’s shops were jointly suppressed by the large and small families of Maple Leaf City, suffering heavy losses.

Furthermore, many of their younger generation were injured or even went missing when they went out.

They were so worried their hair was turning white.

Lin Chen, on the other hand, didn’t keep a low profile; instead, he became even more arrogant.

Was he implying that their Lin family wasn’t dying fast enough?

“What’s improper? Martial arts competitions are fair. If they lost, it’s because their skills were inferior. Who else can they blame?”

Lin Zhentian was all smiles, clearly still immersed in the joy of Lin Chen defeating all the Body Tempering Realm ninth-stage cultivators in Maple Leaf City.

As for the joint suppression by all the families in Maple Leaf City, he was not at all flustered.

The reason was simple: he was at the peak of the Divine Sea Realm ninth-stage.

And with Lin Chuqing as his backing, a mere Maple Leaf City was nothing in his eyes.

As long as Lin Chen was happy, it didn’t matter if he turned the entire Maple Leaf City upside down.

He, Zhentian, could handle it.

“Third Elder.”

The First Elder shook his head at him, signaling him to calm down.

The Third Elder swallowed the words he was about to say, nodded, everything unspoken.

“Gu Qing, do you dare to fight me?”

At this moment, Lin Chen pointed his sword at Gu Qing, his imposing aura pressing down.

Whoa… Everyone was stunned, staring blankly at Lin Chen.

They had just been provoking Lin Chen to challenge *them*.

Why was Lin Chen crazy enough to challenge his own people?

When one’s own people fought each other, regardless of who won or lost, they would lose face tremendously.

“Cough!”

Gu Qing, who was sipping tea and chatting with Lin Chuqing, choked.

Lin Chuqing took out a handkerchief and, with natural and practiced movements, wiped his mouth before looking at Lin Chen.

Her eyes held a chilling light.

At this moment, she felt Lin Chen was a stranger.

Previously, she only thought Lin Chen’s personality was a bit extreme, coupled with youthful impulsiveness, and his constant dislike for Gu Qing, which she could understand.

But now it seemed, this was not just extreme; it was clearly arrogance born of talent and resources, with a defiant character.

Gu Qing had helped Lin Chen so much, even providing the Blue Ice Lotus Seeds. Lin Chen not only showed no gratitude but also wanted to defeat Gu Qing in front of the entire city.

Was this not repaying kindness with enmity?

Moreover, under the watchful eyes of everyone, Lin Chen actually wanted to fight within their own ranks?

What was Lin Chen thinking?

In fact, this was what everyone was wondering.

Even if there was a grudge, couldn’t it be resolved privately?

They weren’t even afraid of losing face by fighting among themselves in front of everyone.

[Detected Lin Chen harboring malicious intent towards the Host and attempting to plunder the Host’s luck. Super Counter-Armor triggered, counter-plundering one thousand luck from Lin Chen.]

Lin Chen touched his chest; the suffocating feeling returned.

Fortunately, it wouldn’t affect his strength; at most, it was psychological discomfort, which he could endure by gritting his teeth.

“Alright, I accept the challenge.”

Gu Qing didn’t find it strange.

After all, which Dragon King didn’t fight within his own ranks?

From the protagonist’s perspective, seeing the protagonist defeat the family’s former top genius must be incredibly satisfying.

It’s just that it’s difficult when it comes to whitewashing the family.

“Gu Qing, do you dare to make a bet with me? I will definitely defeat you.”

Lin Chen looked at Gu Qing and said calmly.

In his heart, however, he was extremely excited; he had finally waited for this day.

Today, he would defeat Gu Qing in front of everyone in the city, force him to break off the engagement, and then kick him out of the family.

Of course, it would be even better if he could kill Gu Qing.

“What bet? Do you want me to break off the engagement with your sister?”

A hint of mockery flashed in Gu Qing’s eyes.

“Exactly, do you dare?”

Lin Chen said indifferently.

“Patriarch, what are you thinking?”

Gu Qing didn’t answer Lin Chen; instead, he looked at Lin Zhentian and asked.

This scoundrel had always indulged Lin Chen’s wanton behavior. The Lin family suffered the losses, while Lin Chen reaped all the benefits.

Now, he still acted as if he was sitting on a fishing platform, waiting to profit. How could Gu Qing let him have his way?

He wasn’t a brainless villain who would be provoked by the protagonist and eagerly rush to his doom.

Gu Qing would use his own advantages.

Even if he couldn’t make Lin Chuqing sever ties with Lin Zhentian today, he must at least make Lin Chuqing stop helping this father and son.

“Uh… this…”

Lin Zhentian didn’t want to answer, because he wanted the two of them to break off the engagement, and even wanted Lin Chuqing to marry Lin Chen.

It was just a pity that Lin Chuqing disagreed with breaking off the engagement.

If Gu Qing actively agreed to the bet, that would be even better.

Regardless of winning or losing, he would suffer no losses.

“Father, you two…”

Lin Chuqing was intelligent; how could she not understand what was going on?

“Chu Qing, I do think Gu Qing is not suitable for you.”

The atmosphere had been set, so Lin Zhentian could only bite the bullet and say.

“Heh!” Gu Qing sneered, a myriad of sinister plans flashing through his mind. As long as Lin Zhentian stated his position, the subsequent matters would be easy to handle.

“Father, you don’t need to meddle in my affairs.”

Lin Chuqing was born with innate knowledge; she had memories from birth and knew she wasn’t Lin Zhentian’s biological daughter, so she didn’t have deep feelings for the father and son.

Giving Lin Zhentian the Dragon Armor and cultivation resources was only to repay the kindness of raising her.

In the future, she would also try her best to help Lin Zhentian and his son within her capabilities.

But she would never let them dictate her life.

“Alright, alright.”

Although Lin Zhentian was unwilling, he didn’t want to fall out with Lin Chuqing.

“Gu Qing, this is a duel between us. Are you scared?”

Seeing this, Lin Chen grew anxious and immediately used his usual trick, provocation.

In his opinion, no one could resist his provocation.

[Detected Lin Chen harboring malicious intent towards the Host and attempting to plunder the Host’s luck. Super Counter-Armor triggered, counter-plundering one thousand luck from Lin Chen.]

“Scared?”

“My marriage with your sister is a destined match. Even if we die, we will not give up.”

His goal had been achieved, so Gu Qing didn’t want to waste any more words with him. He spread his hand, and the Golden Tiger Halberd appeared in his grasp.