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Chapter 2050 - 2018: Reunion with Luu Chen

After strolling around again, even Old Chen couldn’t help but express, "This indeed is a good place, but it’s a pity I didn’t bring enough money. Otherwise, I’d go on a shopping spree. I have a few young relatives who are just starting on the path of martial arts and need some beginner potions for body tempering."

"You can always come back next time," Li Chen chuckled, "After all, this marketplace isn’t going anywhere."

"That’s true," Old Chen nodded.

At this moment, two martial artists suddenly appeared in front of Li Chen, blocking his way, yet they spoke very politely, "You two, our Market Master invites you for a chat."

"Luu Chen?" A smile appeared on Li Chen’s face. As he suspected, Luu Chen and Liang Qi were indeed jointly running the marketplace, one openly and the other in secret.

"Alright, lead the way. Just some idle chat. It’s been a while since I’ve chatted casually," Li Chen said, casually waving to them.

The two martial artists were startled. If Li Chen didn’t appear to be just a seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy, they might have thought he was an impressive senior figure. Just casually chatting with their Market Master?

This carefree attitude was quite boastful.

Beside Li Chen, Old Chen couldn’t help but tug at Li Chen’s sleeve, signaling him to be mindful of his words.

This was Zizhao Market City, not his cruise.

Although Old Chen was quite strong, there were many here stronger than him, let alone Market Master Luu Chen.

"Let’s go, I’m a bit pressed for time," Li Chen motioned as if checking his watch, but his wrist wasn’t adorned with anything.

Seeing Li Chen’s demeanor, one of them was somewhat displeased and snorted coldly but eventually led the way earnestly.

After all, it was the Market Master’s order, and without the Master’s word, they wouldn’t dare do anything to Li Chen.

Zizhao Marketplace was sizable, but the Market Master’s mansion seemed like an ordinary, unremarkable courtyard.

Though ordinary, Li Chen could find some clues around the courtyard.

"Not simple at all, there’s even a formation," Li Chen smacked his lips and said casually to Old Chen beside him, "With this formation, roaring-level Earth-level experts wouldn’t dream of breaking through."

"That strong?" Old Chen was also taken aback.

Saying this, Old Chen couldn’t help but glance at the two ahead. Yet, strangely, they seemed not to hear their conversation and continued leading the way silently.

Following them, Li Chen walked into an ancient courtyard, quiet and adorned with an ancient tree.

It was an old locust tree.

And beneath the old locust tree sat a person.

Clad in a spotless white robe.

Bright Sword Luu Chen.

Also the current Market Master of Zizhao Market City.

When Li Chen and Old Chen entered, Luu Chen slowly opened his eyes. As his eyes fell upon Li Chen, they suddenly shone brightly, as if attempting to see through Li Chen entirely.

Yet Li Chen’s expression remained calm, allowing Luu Chen to observe freely.

When a flash of realization emerged in Luu Chen’s eyes, Li Chen smiled and turned to say, "Old Chen, you go explore on your own; I’ll come find you later."

"This..." Old Chen glanced at Li Chen, then studied Luu Chen. He understood, staying here wouldn’t be useful, so he nodded, "Take care."

As Old Chen departed and Luu Chen dismissed his subordinates, Luu Chen slowly approached Li Chen, scrutinizing him before speaking gently, "...Lord Nether King?"

Upon hearing Luu Chen’s words, Li Chen’s smile broadened, "You can recognize me; seems my near strike back then made you remember for quite a long time."

Luu Chen’s expression turned awestruck, "You... really are Lord Nether King? But you... how..."

"It’s best not to ask about this," Li Chen waved his hand, instantly exuding an invisible compelling force that silenced Luu Chen.

Even if Li Chen currently lacked any Yuan Force, that commanding aura of a strong leader wasn’t easily altered.

Before heading to Heaven Realm, Li Chen was undisputedly recognized as the foremost expert. Even over the years, Li Chen had achieved Realm of Shen Tian. In Heaven Realm, even a Heavenly King would shiver before him, not to mention someone like Luu Chen lingering in the Earth Level.

"Has the master returned from above?" Luu Chen cautiously asked, even a powerhouse like him dared not speak more about ’above’. Significant events occurred back then.

He heard from old master Zi Zhao that there seemed to be a Heaven-level expert from ’above’, leading to a terrifying battle.

"You mean Heaven Realm?" Li Chen chuckled and shook his head, "Heaven Realm is remarkable, yet not terrifying. Most people are ordinary, no significant difference; only the average cultivation is a bit higher."

Luu Chen swallowed hard, only listening, daring not comment on such matters.

Moreover, probably only this person before him could reveal such secrets globally.

"Master, what’s it like above?" Luu Chen’s eyes revealed longing.

Li Chen glanced at Luu Chen, "I know you all wish to ascend, to know what that world is like."

"I can tell you, Heaven Realm is indeed vast, beyond your imagination," Li Chen said, "But it’s also complicated, brutal. More brutal than our world..." He sighed lightly, "Living might not be difficult, but living without becoming ordinary is."

"Master, after your departure, some veteran experts followed your path to ascension. I wonder how they..." Luu Chen asked eagerly.

"I know." Li Chen nodded, "I’ve met them; they’re probably doing well."

At this point, Li Chen seemed uncertain.

"Enough." Li Chen nodded, interrupting Luu Chen’s next queries, "That’s all for today. I’m just roaming around. I’m unsure how long I’ll stay, perhaps quite long, or perhaps I’ll leave soon. So about me, I hope you won’t disclose it. I don’t want others to know."

"Yes, Master," Luu Chen nodded quickly, "But what about Liang Qi..."

"Forget Liang Qi; I reckon he also guessed it was me," Li Chen smiled, "Don’t mention this to others, not even Zi Zhao."

"Moreover, I’d like to see what expression that old fox will make when I suddenly reappear before him."