Chapter 1201: Chapter 1173: Farewell, Bai Feihu
Li Chen must have his eyes on these two people, there’s no need to say that.
What he values isn’t their strength and cultivation, but their lives.
These two people plotted against Third Grandpa and Fourth Grandfather, although ultimately unsuccessful, would Li Chen take such a loss?
He’s never been someone who likes to suffer losses.
Whatever the opponent has done, of course, he wants them to repay double.
And lives, how can they be repaid?
Returned to the Nether Army Base.
Although the Palace of the Nether King hasn’t been actively recruiting martial artist allies recently, many people are still willing to join this faction that doesn’t worry about food and drink.
Moreover, working for the Palace of the Nether King isn’t like working for those companies outside, where you have to sneak around with your tasks. At the Palace, if you’re willing to put in the effort, you can even receive enough rewards and ample time for cultivation.
This kind of faction is enticing for any loose cultivator martial artist out there.
Though affected by rumors, some martial artists originally observing from afar are unwilling to join the Palace now, the non-recruitment by the Palace actually stimulates those determined to join.
In this way, a delicate balance is maintained once again.
When Li Chen returned to the base, he saw Nether Army warriors leading several newcomers through a series of procedures and tests.
Even though ordinary Nether Army warriors are not necessarily stronger than these newly joined loose cultivators, the combat power of the Nether Army doesn’t show in individuals.
"Sir!"
A passing Nether Army warrior slightly saluted Li Chen, who waved his hand: "It’s alright to maintain appearances in front of others, but no need among ourselves."
Hearing Li Chen’s words, this Nether Army warrior slightly lifted his head, a touch of emotion flashing in his eyes.
"Xing Luo, you were among the earliest batch when I founded the Palace of the Nether King, you should know my nature well. So, though appearances are necessary in front of outsiders, you are still my brothers." Li Chen laughed and patted the shoulder of this Nether Army warrior.
Upon hearing Li Chen’s words, a touch of emotion involuntarily appeared in this Nether Army warrior’s eyes.
The boss is still the boss! He still remembers my name!
Li Chen certainly remembers.
Not just the man named Xing Luo before him, but all those from the initial batch; their names Li Chen remembers.
At his level of cultivation, his memory is remarkably astonishing, and those elders who fought alongside him to build the Palace of the Nether King, how could he possibly forget them?
The path of a martial artist isn’t a lonely road; on this path, bonds are necessary, relying on and supporting each other to go further.
This has always been Li Chen’s belief.
And these brothers at the Palace of the Nether King are one of Li Chen’s bonds.
He returned to the office specially prepared for him by Catherine, sitting at the desk in thought for a moment, then had someone find Catherine.
"What are the most important combat forces at our base right now?" Li Chen asked, looking at Catherine in front of him.
"Aside from your elders, the strongest combat power of the Palace of the Nether King currently should be Zhong Tian. Following him are Yao Chou and Ye Tu, although relatively speaking, they’re a bit lacking." Catherine thought for a moment before replying.
"Do you remember the person I brought last time?" Li Chen asked.
"Fan Bayin, right?" Catherine nodded: "I’ve also contacted him. If necessary, he’ll most likely come, and, boss, you recently recruited another strong person, right?" Catherine asked.
Li Chen looked at Catherine with some surprise, not expecting Catherine to be so capable, even knowing about Shi Ying.
Catherine’s combat power at most is equivalent to a Yellow Rank martial artist, even after consuming many pills, but her mind far surpasses her physical skills.
"That’s right." Li Chen nodded.
"Then, these should be the top tier combat power of the Palace right now," Catherine said. "As for the others, I can’t completely trust those newly joined. However, among those who have allied, I deem some relatively reliable."
"That old guy last time was called Bai Feihu, right?" Li Chen furrowed his brow and said.
"Yes." Catherine nodded, then asked with some confusion, "Is there a problem?"
"Is he still in the base now? I have something I want to discuss with him." Li Chen said.
"Alright, I’ll go inform him now," Catherine said.
"Never mind." Li Chen waved his hand: "Just tell me his location, I’ll go myself."
Catherine nodded, understanding Li Chen’s intent. Though she wasn’t sure what Li Chen wanted to discuss with the old guy, going personally seemed more sincere.
When Li Chen arrived at the location of the Xuezai Sect and others, he saw Bai Feihu playing chess with a middle-aged-looking man.
"Oh? Isn’t it young brother Li Chen?" When Li Chen appeared, both seemed somewhat surprised.
Sitting opposite Bai Feihu was none other than Jiang Taisheng, the leading elder of the pharmacist clan. Though Jiang Taisheng appeared middle-aged, his age was comparable to Third Grandpa Qin Lunhui.
"Senior," Li Chen couldn’t help but smile looking at the two.
"Hey! Didn’t I tell you last time? You, Li Chen, though young, are already the ruler of a force with superior strength. Just call me old brother, don’t call me senior again. Otherwise, I’d be laughed at for flaunting my age." Bai Feihu chuckled and waved his hand.
As for Jiang Taisheng, he merely nodded with a smile, seemingly agreeing with Bai Feihu.
Though Jiang Taisheng is an elder of the pharmacist clan, specializing in medicine techniques, his cultivation isn’t very high. Yet his alchemy skills are enough to enable him to face the leaders of major ancient sect and clan families with ease.
"In that case, I’ll graciously accept." Li Chen laughed and bowed to the two.
"I’ve come this time to discuss something with you, Brother Bai." Li Chen didn’t beat around the bush and spoke directly.
"Discuss something?" Bai Feihu chuckled: "No problem, Brother Li, feel free to speak. If there’s anything I can do, I’ll certainly do it."
Li Chen’s face carried a smile, but internally he couldn’t help cursing.
"This old fox!"