Primordial Emperor
Chapter 723 Room for Manoeuvre

Chapter 723: Chapter 723 Room for Manoeuvre

This matter, although a misunderstanding to Zhao Lingxi’s father, ultimately led to him harming members of the Dark Division and the Battle Eagle Squad.

Such an act by the Zhao Family undoubtedly pushed the clan into an abyss.

This time, Lin Chen would not easily forgive the Zhao Family.

Zhao Yuntian, having injured people from both the Dark Division and the Battle Eagle Squad, had undeniably offended both parties, with unimaginable consequences awaiting.

Zhao Lingxi dared not imagine if these two armies took action against her father; he might end up with nowhere to be buried.

Thinking of these things, Zhao Lingxi felt an unusual heaviness in her heart, feeling extremely exhausted and at a loss for what to do.

In such a situation, she could no longer afford to attend to the affairs of the commerce guild. After briefly instructing her subordinates, she headed to a seclusion spot in Cloud Sky City.

She must seek Lin Chen’s help, for now, he was the only one who could save her father.

As long as Lin Chen spoke up for her father, the Dark Division and the Battle Eagle Squad naturally would not pursue her father’s responsibility any further.

If matters were beyond redemption, Zhao Lingxi naturally would not dare to seek Lin Chen.

However, according to the message sent by Wang Xuan, her father was the victim of Zhao Zhongtian’s conspiracy and had not truly intended to be an enemy of the Jade Cauldron Sect, so there might still be a chance to turn things around.

Yet Zhao Lingxi felt unsure, why would Lin Chen even consider saving her father?

Rumors had it that there was some special relationship between Zhao Lingxi and Lin Chen.

But only Zhao Lingxi knew that those rumors were merely rumors.

When she arrived at Lin Chen’s seclusion spot, Zhao Lingxi didn’t know how to begin.

Just then, the stone door of the seclusion area automatically opened.

The residence of Lin Chen’s Second Soul Division was unguarded by soldiers and maids, for it was protected by countless formations, both defensive and offensive in nature.

As Zhao Lingxi approached the residence of Lin Chen’s Second Soul Division, he, who was in seclusion, had already sensed her arrival.

Lin Chen had some guesses as to why Zhao Lingxi was seeking him out.

The message from Wang Xuan had already been delivered to Lin Chen.

Normally, although Wang Xuan was a member of the Lingxi Commerce Guild, she also worked for Lin Chen, so the first person she should report to was himself and not Zhao Lingxi.

Just as Lin Chen’s Second Soul Division received the message, Zhao Lingxi had already arrived. It seemed that Wang Xuan deliberately delayed notifying him for a while, intending to let Zhao Lingxi understand the situation first, and have time to come up with a strategy.

To this, Lin Chen merely smiled faintly, not minding too much.

Such behavior could not be considered betrayal, and instead showed more humanity.

If Wang Xuan harbored intentions of rising in rank, she could have easily refrained from informing Zhao Lingxi and gone directly to Lin Chen instead, which would have left Zhao Lingxi in an even more precarious position.

After the stone door opened, Zhao Lingxi did not hesitate and immediately walked in.

"You’re here!"

Lin Chen sat cross-legged in his seclusion chamber, his gaze landing on Zhao Lingxi as he began to speak indifferently.

Zhao Lingxi, hearing Lin Chen’s words, understood he had long anticipated her arrival, and she knew that such matters could not escape Lin Chen’s notice.

She was aware that although her father’s issues were substantial, given Lin Chen’s temperament, he might plunge her father into an abyss of no return.

Lin Chen’s character was such that he would repay those who were kind to him with even more favor, while he would strike back at those hostile towards him with tenfold the force.

Zhao Lingxi realized that the only way to save her father was to sacrifice herself.

She walked up to Lin Chen, undid the belt around her waist, her garments immediately falling to the floor, and then she threw herself into Lin Chen’s arms.

Lin Chen was startled by her sudden movement. He knew nothing of intimate affairs, but confronted with this seductive scene, he couldn’t help but feel a heat rising within him, a wicked flame surging in his heart.

However, despite Zhao Lingxi’s fragrance and her heavy breathing stirring his emotions, Lin Chen soon calmed down.

"You don’t need to do this, I won’t harm your father."

Lin Chen said calmly, then gently pushed Zhao Lingxi away and waved his hand to have her clothes put back on.

"Does this mean you will spare my father?"

Zhao Lingxi’s eyes shone brightly, her heart filled with excitement.

"Although your father has injured people from the Dark Division and the Battle Eagle Squad, they have also harmed your father. I can overlook your father’s responsibility, but the Dark Division and the Battle Eagle Squad might have some complaints. Therefore, you can exchange your contribution value for some healing pills and cultivation resources to appease the injured soldiers."

"As for the attack on the Lingxi Commerce Guild, it has nothing to do with your father. He too was deceived by Zhao Zhongtian and got ensnared in his conspiracy. The Dark Division and the Battle Eagle Squad are reasonable people. As long as things are explained clearly, they will not blame your father."

After hearing this, Zhao Lingxi finally put her worries to rest and felt incredibly relieved.

She thought about how she had just attempted to offer herself to Lin Chen, and yet he had not accepted, feeling both ashamed and angry. Did Lin Chen truly not desire her?

Thinking this, Zhao Lingxi hurriedly left.

Watching her leave, a cold expression crossed Lin Chen’s face, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

Of course, Lin Chen was not someone who reneged on his word. The murderous intent was not directed at Zhao Yuntian, but at Zhao Zhongtian, the planner behind the attack on the Lingxi Commerce Guild.

Zhao Zhongtian’s conspiracy, if successful, indeed would have been a case of killing two birds with one stone.

Nevertheless, since there had been no casualties, the incident still had room for maneuver.

If someone had been injured, Lin Chen would not have been able to forgive Zhao Yuntian, for the lives of his soldiers were not to be dismissed lightly over a misunderstanding.

If it had come to that, Zhao Lingxi likely would no longer have been able to serve the Lingxi Commerce Guild within the Jade Cauldron Sect.

For the Jade Cauldron Sect, that would have been a tremendous loss, because Lin Chen regarded Zhao Lingxi’s talent in commerce as second to none.