Qianshan departed, and only the three members of the Flower Race were left in the courtyard.
“I never expected to encounter Lin Chen here.”
The woman Liu Mei and another woman exchanged glances, both of their eyes filled with curiosity; it couldn’t be helped, Lin Chen’s reputation in the clan had been too prominent lately.
It wasn’t because of Lin Chen’s achievements on Martial Arts Mountain, nor the Heaven-Reaching Pagoda, but because of the little princess.
A month ago, Xiao Quan from the clan expressed his feelings to the little princess, but was decisively rejected by her. At the time, others only thought the little princess wasn’t interested in Xiao Quan, but her next statement shattered the hearts of many young clan members.
I already have a fiancé!
At first, some didn’t believe the little princess’s words, but when the Elders questioned her, and she revealed the name of her fiancé, the clan members had no choice but to believe.
Simply because this person could be traced, and the little princess wouldn’t randomly fabricate a fiancé for herself.
Lin Chen of the Canglan Sect!
Liu Mei knew well that since the little princess revealed the name of her fiancé, many young members of the clan harbored hostility towards Lin Chen. If it weren’t for the clan rules, many would have already gone to Canglan Sect to seek Lin Chen.
In the eyes of the clan’s youth, the little princess didn’t have to choose them, but Lin Chen wasn’t worthy of the little princess either.
The Flower Clan Princess, with such noble status; the little princess’s martial talent was astounding, and a mere Celestial Pride disciple from the Canglan Sect was unworthy.
The two women’s gazes fell on Teng Cheng, whose face was gloomy at the moment. He knew well that he wasn’t worthy of the little princess, and harbored no illusions about it, but he also didn’t believe Lin Chen could be worthy of her.
“Before the little princess returned to the clan, she was still young and probably easily deceived. For the future of the little princess, as a member of the Flower Race, I have a duty to make some people give up.”
Teng Cheng spoke slowly, not hiding his intention to act after finding out Lin Chen was here.
“Teng Cheng, don’t be rash; if the little princess finds out about this, she might become enraged.”
Liu Mei advised, reasoning that if the little princess had a fiancé before returning to the clan, the Elders would be outraged, and Lin Chen might have already been apprehended, even if the Canglan Sect couldn’t stop it.
This is the clan rule, especially regarding the marriage of the princess, which requires the approval of the clan’s elders.
Oddly enough, since the little princess mentioned Lin Chen, the clan’s Elders hadn’t reacted, as if they knew nothing about it.
Perhaps there was a secret within that was unknown to them.
“If the little princess punishes me because of this, I will accept it; the clan rules cannot be broken.”
Teng Cheng’s attitude was resolute, as he protected the clan’s dignity. If the other three races knew the little princess’s fiancé was Lin Chen, it would lead to ridicule.
Even if Lin Chen, at such a young age, had entered the Peak of the Innate Third Realm, it still wasn’t enough to marry the little princess!
Liu Mei and the other woman exchanged a look, realizing Teng Cheng was determined.
“Don’t be hasty. Right now, Lin Chen represents the Moon Soul Race…”
Liu Mei shook her head; although the Flower Race wasn’t afraid of the Moon Soul Race, targeting Lin Chen at this time could easily involve them in the internal affairs of the Moon Soul Race, which was not something they could decide.
“In my opinion, why not first meet this Lin Chen and see what remarkable qualities he possesses to be favored by the little princess.”
Linghua spoke with a smile. Since the little princess returned, many young members of the clan had admired her, but most only dared to bury their feelings in their hearts, knowing they weren’t worthy of her, like Teng Cheng.
She was curious about what special qualities Lin Chen possessed to earn the little princess’s favor.
…
In the courtyard.
Lin Chen stood in the courtyard, executing the Immortal Technique. The next moment, his eyes suddenly looked toward the sky above the left side of the courtyard wall.
“Since you’re here, why not show yourselves.”
Lin Chen spoke calmly. Upon hearing this, Liu Mei and Linghua, just arriving outside the courtyard, were surprised. Was Lin Chen’s divine perception so acute?
“We didn’t conceal our presence; anyone who laid out divine thought in advance could sense us.”
Teng Cheng’s expression was unchanged. Lin Chen being able to notice them only showed how cautious he was. Even in the territory of the Entropy Race, he constantly scanned with divine perception.
This precisely showed Lin Chen’s timidity. Here in the Entropy Race, no one dared cause trouble under the Elders’ watchful eyes. Lin Chen, coming from a small place, mistook cautiousness for weakness.
A true strong individual need not be so timid and cautious.
Teng Cheng and the two others entered the courtyard over the wall. Meanwhile, hearing the commotion, Yin Yue came out from the house. Upon seeing the three, she frowned slightly but then relaxed: “What brings the three of you here?”
Her voice was clear, carrying the natural majesty of the royals, despite her young appearance.
“Teng Cheng of the Flower Race greets Princess Yin Yue.”
“Linghua of the Flower Race greets Princess Yin Yue.”
“Liu Mei of the Flower Race greets Princess Yin Yue.”
Facing Yin Yue, the three greeted her as well. Though the Moon Soul Race wasn’t as strong as the Flower Race, it was essential to extend necessary respect to the Moon Soul Royal Family.
“So, it’s people from the Flower Race”
Yin Yue nodded in acknowledgment, her gaze swept over the three people, recognizing their identities from the faint floral patterns on their robes and their names.
Ultimately, however, Yin Yue’s eyes settled on Lin Chen, carrying a silent inquiry.
There was not a deep connection between the Moon Soul Race and the Flower Race, even though she was a princess of the Moon Soul Race, it didn’t warrant the late-night visit from these three Flower Clan geniuses.
After the formalities, Liu Mei and Linghua’s curious gaze fell on Lin Chen.
They did not deliberately restrain themselves, their eyes carefully scanned over Lin Chen’s tall figure and calm face, with a unique scrutiny and a hint of intrigue.
Is this the fiancé the little princess herself acknowledged, Lin Chen?
The Canglan Sect celestial pride, twenty-one years old and at the peak of the Innate Third Realm… Liu Mei’s eyes even held a trace of interest, while Linghua slightly pursed her lips, as if trying to discern what was extraordinary about Lin Chen from his every move.
However, after watching for a moment, they couldn’t find any flaws.
In terms of appearance, in the Flower Race where handsome men and beautiful women abound, Lin Chen at most could only be considered average, the sole difference being his temperament, far from the arrogance typical of his age, more like a calm lake, serene yet mysterious.
Lin Chen also sensed the gaze of the Flower Race’s two girls fixed on him, understanding that these three from the Flower Race were here for him.
He had no connection with the Flower Race and had never even heard of the Flower Race before today.
While Liu Mei and another girl curiously scrutinized Lin Chen, Teng Cheng’s aura suddenly shifted dramatically.
He stepped forward, his gaze like a sharp sword piercing straight at Lin Chen, with undisguised hostility, accompanied by an overwhelming pressure as he questioned Lin Chen like a mountain crushing down on him.
“Are you Lin Chen?”
Feeling the other’s intense hostility, Lin Chen slightly furrowed his brows, yet remained neither humble nor arrogant: “Indeed, what advice do you have, sir?”
“You are unworthy of our Clan Princess!”
Teng Cheng’s lips curled with disdain, yet his words left both Lin Chen and Yin Yue momentarily stunned.
At this moment, Lin Chen even directed a slightly doubtful look at Yin Yue, confirming whether this person was from the Moon Soul Race.
But no, there is nothing between him and Yin Yue, rejecting the youthful aesthetic…
After the initial shock, Yin Yue thought more deeply; not long ago she mentioned to Lin Chen about the Flower Clan Princess’s return, so did Lin Chen know the Flower Clan Princess before her return?
Teng Cheng noted Lin Chen’s shock fully, which further enraged him, seeing it as a sign of guilt.
“What, can’t even respond?”
Experiencing the other’s aggressive and mocking stance, Lin Chen’s expression remained unchanged; after the shock, he also realized that since the Flower Clan sought him out, they definitely would not be mistaken, so the princess mentioned by the Flower Clan must be related to him.
The only ones related to him were two people, Murong Yan’s situation he already knew, but as for Senior Sister Jiang… his father-in-law’s side and himself both came out from Linhu Village, but his mother-in-law’s side might be different.
Especially considering his mother-in-law’s mysterious nature, the jade token she gave him, and Yin Yue’s recent notification about the Flower Clan Princess’s return coinciding with the time he went to the Flame Dynasty.
Unexpectedly, it turned out Senior Sister Jiang Qing is actually the Flower Clan’s Little Princess.
Thinking of this, Lin Chen said solemnly: “Are you referring to Senior Sister Jiang Qing?”
Upon hearing Lin Chen mention Jiang Qing, Yin Yue also suddenly realized; she had accompanied Lin Chen back to Canglan Island and knew he had a fiancée named Jiang Qing.
“Bold, how dare you call the princess by name!”
Teng Chong’s voice suddenly raised: “The princess is not someone for you to covet, give up early to avoid disgrace.”
Hearing Teng Cheng’s words, Lin Chen chuckled; he finally understood what was going on.
After returning to her clan, my Senior Sister must have mentioned the marriage contract with me, so Teng Cheng was very dissatisfied, and it seemed that not only Teng Cheng felt that way.
“Does the Flower Clan Elder have any opinion?”
Lin Chen’s gaze fixed on Teng Cheng, and Teng Cheng’s expression showed a trace of impatience; seeing Teng Cheng’s reaction, Lin Chen understood that the Flower Clan Elders had not expressed their stance yet.
Even if the Flower Clan Elders had expressed their stance, what of it?
The marriage contract with Senior Sister was endorsed by father-in-law and mother-in-law, as per the parents’ orders and the matchmaker’s words, the Flower Clan cannot interfere, let alone the young generation of the Flower Clan.
“And what status do you have to represent the Flower Clan Elder?”
Lin Chen wore a cold smile, and Teng Cheng instantly flared up, his aura soaring; yet at that moment, Liu Mei and Linghua urgently stopped him: “Teng Cheng, don’t act recklessly!”
“I invited Lin Chen, does the Flower Clan misjudge the Moon Soul Race as easy to bully?”
Yin Yue also spoke timely, her face frosty, even at a time when the Moon Soul Race was in trouble, she remained the Moon Soul Princess.
Teng Cheng took a deep breath, saluting Yin Yue: “Forgive me, Princess Yin Yue!”
After speaking, he turned his gaze back to Lin Chen: “I cannot represent the Flower Clan, but to become the husband of our Clan Princess, you need the approval of our entire clan, and you are far from qualified. Out of respect for Princess Yin Yue, I won’t do anything to you now, but hope after the Thousandfold Secret Realm ends, you still remain undamaged!”
What Teng Cheng meant was clear, giving face to Yin Yue, he temporarily refrained from acting against Lin Chen.
“No need, if you’re dissatisfied, you can act now as well.”
Lin Chen disliked causing trouble, but there were matters where he could not retreat, not even an inch.