Shocking World War Emperor
Chapter 330: Love Rival

Chapter 330: Chapter 330: Love Rival

As he spoke, Zi Tiange actually made a deep bow towards Ling Chen.

The life-saving grace he spoke of naturally referred to the matter of competing for the Star Soul Fruit.

Had Ling Chen not made a move at that time, Zi Lingyang and Zi Ling’er would have been certainly captured by Chen Baicao.

Even if their Zi Family had discovered it and sent people to rush there,

I’m afraid the two of them would have already met with disaster.

"Princely Heir, you’re too kind!"

Ling Chen quickly helped Zi Tiange up.

The four took their seats.

Zi Tiange glanced at Zi Ling’er and then at Ling Chen, with a smile said: "Young Master Ling, did you come here today to find Ling Er?"

That expression was very much like that of an older brother-in-law towards his sister’s husband.

Ling Chen couldn’t help but laugh and cry.

He quickly explained: "No, I was here to see Young Master Lingyang. By chance, he is in seclusion. We were about to leave when we happened to meet Miss Ling Er. So, we just came in to catch up."

"Oh."

Zi Tiange’s voice carried a hint of disappointment.

With Ling Chen’s talent and strength, even without a prestigious background, he was more than qualified to be paired with Ling Er. Not to mention, Ling Chen’s master is the Arrow God, Liu Qingcang.

He slightly frowned, looked at Zi Ling’er, and said: "Ling Er, didn’t anyone notify Brother Lingyang? Young Master Ling is here, and whatever major matters he has should be put aside."

"Big brother, the second brother went into seclusion yesterday and instructed not to be disturbed," Zi Ling’er explained.

As it turns out, Zi Tiange, Zi Lingyang, and Zi Ling’er were biological siblings, and their father was the Family Head of the Zi Family.

Ling Chen quickly said: "Princely Heir, it’s no trouble at all. My visit was merely a courtesy call and I didn’t have any business with Young Master Lingyang. He is preparing for the recruitment assessments of the two Academic Palaces, so there is no need to disturb him."

"Since Young Master Ling has spoken, we will leave it be this time," Zi Tiange said.

He looked towards Zi Ling’er again, with a tone carrying a bit of reproof, said: "Once Lingyang is out of seclusion, tell him to visit Young Master Ling immediately."

"Alright, big brother," Zi Ling’er responded at once.

Zi Tiange’s gaze, bright with intensity, turned to Ling Chen, and said: "Young Master Ling, I’ve already ordered a banquet to be prepared to welcome you and cleanse the dust of your journey, please do not decline."

"Okay, then I would be disrespectful if I refused," Ling Chen responded with a nod and a smile.

"Young Master Ling, you are also a student of the Military Star Academic Palace, right? It turns out I’m your senior there!" Zi Tiange said with a smile.

"Nice to meet you, Senior!" Ling Chen greeted with a slight smile.

Zi Tiange laughed heartily, "Junior Ling, you’re too polite. Our Zi Family has quite a few young masters and ladies in the Military Star Academic Palace. After you enter the Academy, you’ll also have some backing there."

"Really? That’s great," Ling Chen said smilingly.

"They are all in the Academy now, otherwise, I would have introduced them to you at the banquet," Zi Tiange said with a smile.

"It’s alright," Ling Chen said with a smile.

For him, getting to know these people wasn’t all too useful.

Most of their talents couldn’t compare to his anyway,

and even their strengths may not necessarily match his.

"After you report to the Academy, I will find a time to return to the Academy as well to introduce you to them," Zi Tiange said.

"Princely Heir, no need to trouble yourself. Young Master Lingyang will probably join the Military Star Academic Palace as well, I can simply get to know them through his introduction then," Ling Chen said.

"That’s true," Zi Tiange nodded in agreement.

Ling Chen asked, "Princely Heir, do you not spend much time at the Academy?"

Zi Tiange nodded, "That’s right. I am the Princely Heir of the Zi Family, with many matters to assist the Family Head with, and moreover, I spend a lot of time each year at the Northern Border."

"Northern Border?" Ling Chen was startled, then said: "Could it be at the frontlines?"

"Yes, indeed! Protecting our family and country is our duty!"

Zi Tiange laughed and said, "All the students from the Academic Palace will have to go to the Northern Border for training. You’ll go there in the future, too."

After chatting for a while, a servant came to find Zi Tiange.

"Young Master Ling, I have something to attend to, so I’ll be busy for now. Let’s meet again tonight."

Zi Tiange said his goodbyes.

"Mm, Princely Heir, please go ahead."

Ling Chen nodded.

As he was leaving, Zi Tiange looked at Zi Ling’er and said, "Ling Er, take good care of Young Master Ling."

"Big brother, don’t worry."

Zi Ling’er said with a smile.

After Zi Tiange left, the three of them talked for a while, and Zi Ling’er then led Ling Chen and his companion on a stroll around the Zi Family’s residence.

In the back of the Zi Family’s estate was a garden.

With small bridges over flowing streams, artificial hills and bamboo groves, and paths lined with rounded pebbles on both sides, all kinds of flowers bloomed vigorously, vying with each other in beauty—it was a feast for the eyes.

As they chatted and admired the scenery, their mood was uplifted.

In their leisure time, the youth from the Zi Family often came here for a stroll to relax their minds and bodies.

Thus, they encountered many young masters and mistresses from the Zi Family along the way.

"Miss Ling Er!"

Many hurriedly stopped to greet Zi Ling’er with a bow.

Their gaze towards Zi Ling’er was filled with admiration.

Recently, Zi Ling’er had advanced to become a top-tier Divine Thought Master, and all these noble youths harbored a longing admiration for her.

Zi Ling’er smiled and nodded in acknowledgment.

"Hey, who is that young man?"

Their gaze shifted and the crowd soon noticed the youth standing behind Zi Ling’er.

From Zi Ling’er’s attitude towards him, it was clear he was a distinguished guest.

However, he looked to be quite young.

"Miss Ling Er, it seems you have quite a number of admirers in the Zi Family!"

Ling Chen said with a smile.

He naturally noticed how respectful everyone was towards Zi Ling’er.

"Young Master Ling, you joke."

Zi Ling’er smiled slightly.

Just then, a surprised voice sounded: "Miss Ling Er?"

Zi Ling’er turned her head to look, and the instant her gaze fell on the man’s face, the smile on her pretty face suddenly turned cold.

"Qin Fei, get lost!"

Zi Ling’er spoke with a disgusted face.

At this time, Ling Chen also got a clear look at Qin Fei.

He was dressed in a splendid purple robe, handsome in appearance, and seemed to have the demeanor of a noble family’s young master.

His cultivation had even reached the early stage of the third layer of the Primordial Pill Realm.

"Ling Er, how can you speak like that? After all, Young Master Qin is a guest. Is this how you treat guests?"

A young man in a blue robe standing beside Qin Fei frowned and reprimanded.

This person was named Zi Lingtian, Zi Ling’er’s cousin.

He was around the same age as Zi Tiange, but as for cultivation—well, it was only about the fifth layer of the Primordial Pill Realm.

Zi Ling’er gave Zi Lingtian a glare and said, "Brother Lingtian, he’s your guest, not mine."

Zi Lingtian was just about to speak when he heard Qin Fei say with a smile, "Brother Lingtian, there’s no need to be upset. I come and go often, I’m hardly considered a guest."

"And besides, Ling Er only shows her temper to those closest to her. I’m overjoyed to be treated this way by her!"

Qin Fei’s words, however, made Ling Chen change his view of the man.

He could see that Qin Fei was interested in pursuing Zi Ling’er.

Yet, Zi Ling’er didn’t seem to have much regard for Qin Fei.

"Young Master Ling, let’s go over there."

Saying so, she stepped forward and walked towards the right-hand side.

She couldn’t be bothered to deal with Zi Lingtian and Qin Fei any longer.

Qin Fei’s gaze fell upon Ling Chen’s face, a smile appearing as he said to Ling Chen, "May I know how the young master is addressed? I am Qin Fei from the Qin Family."

Feeling the meaningful look in Qin Fei’s eyes, Ling Chen couldn’t help but give a wry smile.

It seemed this guy saw him as a rival in love!

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