Shocking World War Emperor
Chapter 237: Coming in Droves

Chapter 237: Chapter 237: Coming in Droves

Outer Palace.

Within the rooms of a courtyard.

"Meeting Young Master!"

Lin Xiaodu respectfully saluted Ling Chen.

Ever since Ling Chen had given her the prescription for the evolution of her Poison Body, she no longer dared to be presumptuous in front of Ling Chen.

"Mm."

Ling Chen sat in his chair, looked at Lin Xiaodu, and smiled: "How’s it going? Was the evolution successful?"

He could tell that Lin Xiaodu’s cultivation had reached the late seventh stage of the Spirit Sea Realm.

Judging by the cultivation speed, it seemed likely a success.

"It was successful a month ago!"

Lin Xiaodu replied with utmost respect.

"Good!"

Ling Chen nodded and said, "In that case, when the Eight Palaces Tournament comes, you shall accompany me there!"

"Eight Palaces Tournament?"

Lin Xiaodu was somewhat incredulously: "I can participate as well?"

Ling Chen chuckled dryly: "Where do you think you are heading? Now that you’ve evolved into a Heavenly Poison Body, you’re no less inferior to a Super Spiritual Body. I am taking you with me just to give you some pointers during the leisure time."

"Oh."

Lin Xiaodu looked somewhat dejected.

But she quickly became excited.

Being able to witness the geniuses of the Eight Palaces Tournament was already an enormous honor.

It was simply greedy of her to even yearn to participate—truly a case of insatiability.

"Alright, get ready, and follow me to the Inner Palace."

Ling Chen spoke up.

He had come here with two purposes in mind: first, to check on Lin Xiaodu’s condition, and second, to bring Lin Xiaodu into the Inner Palace for cultivation.

After all, the cultivation environment of the Inner Palace was beyond comparison to that of the Outer Palace!

And now, Lin Xiaodu had earned this privilege.

Of course, he had no intention of revealing Lin Xiaodu’s Heavenly Poison Body right now.

It was all in preparation for establishing his own power in the future.

This dark night, too, was not his temporary refuge.

"Alright!"

Lin Xiaodu, with a look of excitement, hastily got ready.

Within a quarter of an hour, she had gathered her things and left with Ling Chen.

Ling Chen didn’t head straight back to his residence in the Inner Palace but instead strolled around the Outer Palace a bit more, arriving at the dwelling of another student, Chen Mo.

When Chen Mo saw that Ling Chen had come, naturally he was overjoyed.

"That’s enough, Mr. Chen, you need not busy yourself."

Ling Chen stopped Chen Mo who was going to make tea and smiled, "Mr. Chen’s cultivation speed is impressive. Once you advance to the ninth level of the Spirit Sea Realm, if you have time, you may come to see me."

"Thank you, Young Master Ling!"

Chen Mo was ecstatic.

He was a genius from one of the six major noble families, the Chen family, and was sensitive to some of the affairs of the Academy.

Rumors had already begun to circulate that Ling Chen had the ability to give guidance in the Heavenly Spirit Techniques!

It was clear from Ling Chen’s words that he was interested in giving Chen Mo some pointers!

"Do not rush to give thanks."

Ling Chen said, "I won’t be staying at the True Martial Academy for much longer, so I hope you can make a breakthrough before I leave!"

Now, the True Martial Academy seemed too small for him.

He simply couldn’t ply his skills to the fullest here.

After the Eight Palaces Tournament, he would forsake training in one of the two top Academic Palaces in the Royal Capital.

There, his quest to save his father would begin!

With the protection of top-tier powerhouses of the night plus his own strength, he would be more than capable of ensuring his own safety!

"I understand!"

Chen Mo nodded earnestly, his expression full of confidence.

After all, he possessed the Super Spiritual Body, the Thunder Spirit Body; breaking through to the ninth level of the Spirit Sea Realm in two months was still very hopeful!

"Good! Continue with your cultivation, we are heading back."

Leaving behind these words, Ling Chen led Lin Xiaodu back to the Inner Palace.

However, when he arrived back at the core students’ residence, he was somewhat perplexed.

His dwelling was surrounded by a crowd of people.

The entrance was completely blocked.

Not only were there core students, but there were also many high-level figures from the Academy, and even dozens of Elders were present.

"What are you doing?"

Ling Chen patted a disciple on the shoulder and asked.

The disciple turned his head, swatted Ling Chen’s hand off his shoulder, and said coldly, "Kid, don’t cut in line, I was here first."

However, he instantly realized his mistake.

"Ling Chen!"

He exclaimed in shock.

Hearing this sudden voice, everyone turned their heads to look towards the newcomer.

"Young Master Ling!"

All the core disciples promptly saluted.

Even several Elders couldn’t help but lean forward slightly.

The core disciple who had brushed off Ling Chen’s hand turned pale, and meekly said, "Greetings, Young Master Ling!"

Ling Chen, however, didn’t mind.

"Why don’t you come in? What’s the point in blocking the entrance?"

Ling Chen said with a smile, a hint of puzzlement in his eyes.

"Thank you, Young Master Ling!"

The crowd saluted again, then made way for him to pass.

Ling Chen, accompanied by Lin Xiaodu, entered the courtyard.

"You can rest in that room over there!"

Ling Chen said with a smile.

"Yes, Young Master!"

Lin Xiaodu bowed slightly, and immediately walked towards the room Ling Chen had pointed to.

Now, only he and Ling Wu resided in this vast courtyard, with many spare rooms remaining.

"Alright, what do you need?"

Ling Chen asked.

With so many people, it was impossible to fit everyone in one room, so they congregated in the courtyard.

The crowd looked at each other, none willing to speak, seemingly finding it difficult to broach their concerns.

Especially the Academy’s high-ranking Elders, their expressions were particularly peculiar.

At that moment, Ling Wu came out of her room, furrowed her brows at Ling Chen and said in a huff, "Brother, you’re finally back. They’ve all been looking for you. I asked them what for, but nobody would tell me."

Previously, these people had come one by one, each knocking on the door to inquire whether Ling Chen was present.

It had greatly annoyed her.

"Enough, Xiao Wu, go back inside. I will handle this."

Ling Chen reassured her.

"Hmph."

Ling Wu glared at the crowd before returning to her room and slamming the door shut with a "bang".

"Alright then, everyone, what is it? Speak up."

Ling Chen spoke again.

He had sent Ling Wu away to avoid embarrassing the others.

Seeing the crowd’s reticent demeanor, Ling Chen turned to Elder Bai Qian and said, "Elder Bai, you go first."

Among the people there was an Elder that Ling Chen recognized.

"Young Master Ling, may I have a word with you in private?"

Elder Bai’s old face turned red, and he looked somewhat stiff.

"Very well, follow me."

Ling Chen nodded and led Elder Bai into the room.

"What is it?"

Ling Chen asked.

Elder Bai Qian bowed respectfully to Ling Chen and said, "Young Master Ling, would you be able to give me some guidance on my Body Technique Heavenly Spirit Technique?"

Ling Chen’s gaze sharpened, "Who told you about that?"

The only people who knew about this were Wu Hao, Ling Wu, and Wan Er, among others.

It was unlikely that Wu Hao and Ling Wu had said anything.

He had also warned Wan Er and the others, so they should not have spoken about it.

Elder Bai Qian replied, "I didn’t hear it from anyone! The Heavenly Spirit Technique used by Ling Wu is the same as yours, so it must have been passed on by you, right? Besides, she hasn’t been at the Academy for very long and her cultivation level has only recently increased. Without your guidance, we wouldn’t believe it!"

Ling Chen then realized it was his own attempt to save trouble that had exposed him.

"Elder Bai, I cannot guide you!"

Ling Chen pushed Elder Bai out of the door.

Then he looked at the other people outside and said, "If you all came to ask for my guidance on the Heavenly Spirit Technique, I am sorry, but I do not have such a great ability!"

After saying that, Ling Chen immediately closed the door.

What a joke, with so many people, if he were to guide them one by one, when would he finish?

Besides, these people were neither relatives nor friends, why should he guide them?