Shocking World War Emperor
Chapter 153: Bai 397 (3rd Release)

Chapter 153: Chapter 153: Bai 397 (3rd Release)

Noon.

Ling Chen was about to head out to Drunken Fairy Tower to meet Qin Xianzi.

Now, the storm caused by the assassination attempt on the Steward of Purple Cloud Commerce had gradually subsided, and he finally didn’t need to be overly cautious.

However, as soon as he stepped out the door, he saw a Cultivator covered in numerous chaotic footprints kneeling in front of his house.

He glanced at the man, and noticed his face was swollen beyond recognition, making it difficult for Ling Chen to recognize him at first glance.

"Excuse me, could you please not block the way?"

Ling Chen frowned slightly.

Blocking the door in broad daylight, where are your manners!

And how on earth does the Academic Palace’s guard do his job, allowing beggars to come in?

"Ling Chen!"

The kneeling Cultivator suddenly shouted loudly, startling Ling Chen.

"Hiss!"

Then, the man sucked in a breath of cold air, his facial muscles twitched, and he grimaced in pain, obviously aggravating the wounds on his face.

"Wow, impressive. Are beggars these days so professional? Even knowing the residences of core students of the central academy?"

Ling Chen was rather intrigued.

He opened his right hand, and a high-grade Spirit Stone emerged, then threw it in front of the kneeling person: "Seeing your effort, here’s a high-grade Spirit Stone for you! Now, how about begging somewhere else?"

"I am not a beggar!"

The person on the ground trembled with anger.

This man was none other than Gu Lin, who had been severely beaten by Gu Ce.

He originally intended to use a Ganlin Pill to treat his injuries, but Gu Ce stopped him.

Saying that he must maintain this appearance.

At first, Gu Lin didn’t agree, as the pain he felt was very real.

His own Sixth Uncle was not gentle at all!

However, he later came to understand.

If he were kneeling here neatly dressed, he would probably attract a lot of onlookers.

At that time, he might completely lose face.

With his current appearance, though unsightly, at least others couldn’t recognize him!

Compared with the pain, Gu Lin decisively chose the former.

Thus, he appeared here in this state.

But what he didn’t expect was for Ling Chen to mistake him for a beggar and even throw him a high-grade Spirit Stone as if to get rid of him?

He is a genius who cultivates both Divine Soul and Spiritual Power!

Being mistaken for a beggar, how could he bear this humiliation?

"Boom!"

A powerful surge of Spiritual Power erupted from Gu Lin.

"Spirit Sea Realm, late seventh stage?"

Ling Chen blinked his eyes in astonishment and exclaimed, "Wow, so even beggars have such high standards now?"

He was also in the late seventh stage of the Spirit Sea Realm, exactly like this beggar.

"Say it again, I am not a beggar!"

Gu Lin roared in anger.

Hearing this somewhat familiar voice, Ling Chen took a closer look at the beggar and said, "Gu Lin?"

No wonder the voice sounded familiar just now!

"Hmm."

Gu Lin finally nodded.

Ling Chen’s eyes narrowed as he asked, "What are you doing kneeling here pretending to be a beggar?"

"I am not pretending to be a beggar!"

Gu Lin felt like crying but had no tears.

From the beginning, he emphasized that he was not a beggar. It was Ling Chen’s own assumption, so why blame it on him now?

"Oh."

Ling Chen nodded, suddenly realizing, "So you say, you’re making fun of me?"

Despite being a scion of one of the six great clans, a core student, a Divine Thought Master, he shamelessly pretended to be a beggar to deceive Ling Chen’s feelings and swindle his Spirit Stone, utterly unforgivable!

"I didn’t."

Gu Lin shook his head quickly.

If he dared to admit it, Ling Chen would definitely take action.

Now, he was no match for Ling Chen!

Ling Chen, but he is an unmatched mid-grade high-ranking Divine Thought Master in the Spirit Sea Realm!

"Deceiving my feelings, deceiving my Spirit Stones, and still daring to argue?"

Ling Chen slightly clenched his right hand, a suction force burst out, drawing the top-grade Spirit Stone on the ground into his palm, which he then put into his storage ring.

"Bang Bang Bang!"

Ling Chen forcefully struck out, and only after a while, he clapped his hands and strode away!

At True Martial Academy, students are not allowed to kill each other.

However, giving a lesson is still permissible.

And Gu Lin lay on the ground, looking in the direction Ling Chen left, his eyes full of despair.

Why did he get a beating from Ling Chen when he kneeled at his door, even after being beaten by Grandpa Six?

As night fell, Gu Ce came over.

Seeing Gu Lin kneeling on the ground again, looking even more seriously injured, Gu Ce nodded in satisfaction and said, "Not bad. You are quite good at pretending! With this, Young Master Ling might not be too harsh on you."

"Grandpa Six, this isn’t an act, it was Ling Chen who hit me!"

Gu Lin shouted.

"Oh?"

Gu Ce’s cloudy old eyes lit up, his face breaking into a thicker smile, he said, "In that case, Young Master Ling will be even less likely to trouble you!"

Gu Lin nearly fainted; is this person really part of the Gu family?

...

Drunken Immortal Pavilion.

Upon entering, Ling Chen was led to Qin Xianzi’s room.

Then, the sounds of Qin Xianzi’s piano played out in the room.

All the patrons of the Drunken Immortal Pavilion had a look of enjoyment.

In the room.

"Young Master Ling, congratulations on becoming a member of the Dark Night; this is your Identity Token."

Piano Girl handed over a black token.

She too was quite happy as Ling Chen, the Divine Thought Master, finally belonged to the same faction as her.

Ling Chen examined the token; one side was inscribed with the word ’Ling Chen’, the other side carried the white letters ’397’.

Piano Girl looked at Ling Chen and explained, "This represents that you are the three-hundred-ninety-seventh Silver Assassin of our Dark Night!"

The assassins of Dark Night are divided into four levels.

Bronze Killer, Silver Assassin, Golden Killer, and God slayer!

Different colors of numbers represent different levels of assassins.

White represents Silver Assassin.

Bronze color represents Bronze Killer.

And so on.

"Although you are only in the Spirit Sea Realm, you killed a Primordial Pill Realm powerhouse, so you are a Silver Assassin. The star above your name on the token signifies you are a candidate for the Dark Night Son, eligible to vie for the position of Dark Night Son."

Piano Girl continued to explain.

"Oh."

Ling Chen understood.

He looked at the token again, indeed, there was a star on the upper right corner of the ’Ling Chen’.

"Alright, then I will take my leave. Remember to notify me before the battle for the Dark Night Son begins."

Ling Chen added.

He joined Dark Night mainly hoping to receive strong protection from Dark Night.

Only by becoming the Dark Night Son would he have Protectors guarding him.

So, he must become the Dark Night Son.

The Ghost King Guard had already started investigating him, he had to be more cautious.

With his current strength, he absolutely couldn’t contend with the Ghost King Guard.

"Mhm, don’t worry."

Piano Girl nodded, "After listening to my piece, Young Master Ling, you can go back."

After saying this, she concentrated on playing the piano.

Once the performance ended, Ling Chen then bid farewell and left.

He didn’t return to the Academic Palace immediately but enjoyed a meal and drinks at the Drunken Immortal Pavilion.

Nowadays, with Ling Wu in seclusion, no one was there to cook for him, so he almost dined at the Drunken Immortal Pavilion every day.

It was not until night fell that Ling Chen leisurely returned to his residence at the Academy.

Upon reaching the residence, Ling Chen saw two figures, one tall and one short.

"Oh, it seems that Gu Lin doing this was intentionally orchestrated by Gu Ce."

Ling Chen pondered for a moment, then comprehended completely.

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