Chapter 113: Chapter 113: Acquaintances
"Brother Ye."
Ji Chen paused for a moment, then also extended a cupped fist salute.
"Brother Mo is here too."
Ye Yunge smiled and looked at Mo Cheng, while a trace of doubt emerged in his heart.
When did the relationship between these two improve?
Didn’t they directly start fighting the first time they met before?
"Brother Ye, these two are...?"
Behind him, Dao Inference Saint Heir and Gu Hao also approached, asking curiously.
They observed Mo Cheng and Ji Chen, sensing that the aura of these two was not strong, both at the Returning Ruins Realm level.
But if Ye Yunge treats them so politely, their backgrounds must be extraordinary as well.
"This is Brother Mo Cheng from the Desolate Ancient Mo Family."
Ye Yunge smiled and introduced the two, and then pointed to Ji Chen, saying, "This is Brother Ji Chen, who has recently become famous across the world."
"Oh?"
Hearing this, both Dao Inference Saint Heir and Gu Hao were slightly surprised, looking Ji Chen up and down.
Recently, even they had often heard about Ji Chen’s name.
Having survived the Nine Dragon True Tribulation and possessing Nine Spirit Veins, regardless of talent or potential, such a figure is enough for them not to underestimate.
"So you are Ji Chen, my apologies for not recognizing you sooner." Gu Hao raised his hand in a respectful salute, smiling warmly at Ji Chen.
The Dao Body’s awe echoes through the ages, as one of the top kings among the younger generation nowadays. Throughout the entire Northern Nether Realm, there are few in his generation worthy of Gu Hao’s attention, yet Ji Chen, with his Nine Veins, unparalleled, is enough to command respect even from such a figure.
Dao Inference Saint Heir, his eyes bright, stared at Ji Chen. He too made a cupped fist salute, yet an astonishing aura spilled unceasingly from him, with battle intent surging in his gaze.
"Brother Li!"
Ye Yunge clearly noticed this, frowning as he looked over.
"Buzz..."
The aura around Li Yiran gradually calmed down. He spoke apologetically, "I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to target anyone intentionally, but hearing of Brother Ji’s possession of Nine Veins, such amazing talent, unparalleled in the world, seeing him now, I couldn’t help but wish for a challenge."
"Brother Ji is suffering from Great Dao injuries and has only just broken through to the Returning Ruins Realm, how can he duel with you?"
Before Ji Chen said anything, Mo Cheng on the side couldn’t hold back, "That would be bullying. Were it not for your Celestial Essence Realm cultivation, I would have already slapped you."
He spoke sternly, even now, addressing a Saint Heir of Dao Inference.
"Brother Mo is right, I was indeed rash."
Dao Inference Saint Heir made another cupped fist salute, "Brother Ji, please don’t take offense."
"No worries." Ji Chen waved his hand, not taking it to heart.
How noble is the Dao Inference Saint Heir?
He’s a future Saint Master of a Sacred Land, one of the future kings of the Northern Nether.
I had thought such a person would often be proud, looking down on everything, but Li Yiran is able to humble himself without any airs; thus it is evident that such individuals should not be underestimated.
"Is he Ji Chen?"
"Much younger than I imagined!"
Around, many couldn’t help but discuss, their gazes focused on Ji Chen, eyes carrying a passionate glow.
No one expected to see so many young kings here tonight: Ye Yunge, Dao Body Gu Hao, Dao Inference Saint Heir Li Yiran, including Ji Chen. These four are the top geniuses of today.
This made a lot of people unable to contain their excitement.
Meanwhile, in their discussion, Ji Chen and the others were already stepping away.
"I deeply regret Brother Ji being afflicted with Great Dao injuries; it is indeed Heaven that grieves for its heroes." Gu Hao mentioned as they wandered the square, chatting leisurely.
Dao Inference Saint Heir couldn’t help but speak, "The world says Great Dao injuries are irreversible, even ancient sages fall before them. Through ages, the world rarely sees one as extraordinary, possessing Nine Veins like Brother Ji, yet struck by this calamity; it truly is a great pity."
"Brother Ji, what are your plans for the future?" Ye Yunge asked.
Ji Chen remained silent, before speaking after a brief pause, "I plan to visit the Immortal Burial Forest and seek the legendary Dao Heart Fruit."
"Immortal Burial Forest!"
Upon hearing this, everyone’s expression changed.
Gu Hao frowned, "That place is one of the three major Life Forbidden Areas of the Northern Nether, with dangers beyond imagination. Throughout ages, anyone who entered the Immortal Burial Forest has not survived; none have ever walked out alive. Do you truly intend to risk yourself?"
"What else could I do?"
Ji Chen smiled, "Ultimately, I’m doomed. Only by finding the Dao Heart Fruit can my life be extended."
"Dao Heart Fruit..."
Li Yiran murmured softly, then said, "Such heavenly divine medicine exists only in legend; none have truly seen it in the world; I fear..."
"This Condensed Frost Jade Dew is given by the Ye Family, not from me personally, Brother Ji must accept it." Ye Yunge took out a Jade Bottle just then and handed it to Ji Chen.
"Given by the Ye Family..."
Ji Chen slightly frowned, seemingly thinking of something.
He hesitated a brief moment, eventually accepting the Condensed Frost Jade Dew without refusal.
Because indeed this medicine could suppress the Great Dao injury, allowing him to live a little longer.
Together they walked, touring the place, shifting their conversation away from Ji Chen’s injury to casual chatting.
"Hmm? Ji Chen?"
Suddenly, not far ahead of them, such a voice was heard.
Looking over, they saw a majestic young man surrounded by several people walking in their direction.
Ji Chen paused slightly, feeling the young man looked familiar, as if he had seen him somewhere before.
Soon, he remembered, "Ke Xu?"
Back during Queen of Chu’s birthday, Ke Xu had tried several times to embarrass Ji Chen in public, but ultimately ended up humiliated, leaving in disgrace.
Since then, Ji Chen hadn’t seen him again.
Speaking of Ke Xu, he was also a person from Profound Domain, now holding a Third Grade Alchemist status, once hailed as the number one genius in the Profound Domain Alchemy Realm.
Moreover, he had attempted multiple times to propose marriage to Qu Luoning from Chu Kingdom, but she had never once looked at him directly.
"What a coincidence, meeting you here." Ke Xu smiled coldly, stepping forward.
His disgrace at Queen of Chu’s birthday was something Ke Xu could not let go, always wanting to find an opportunity to reclaim his face from Ji Chen.
Meeting Ji Chen here now was beyond his expectations.
Furthermore, Ke Xu hadn’t connected the recently famous Ji Chen to the one in front of him; assuming it was just the same name, thinking they couldn’t be the same person.
"What’s the matter?" Ji Chen’s gaze was calm as he met Ke Xu’s eyes, speaking softly.