The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

Chapter 2667 Are you happy to see me?
"Who are you, and what brings you here?"

Lin Chen casually brandished his token: "Lin Chen, a disciple of the Battle Hall of the Myriad Immortals Palace, came to the Southern Wilderness on official business. While passing through this place, I sensed the aura of an old friend of mine, so I came to pay him a visit. Please inform him of my presence."

The disciples guarding the mountain gate, who were initially quite arrogant, suddenly became warm and respectful upon seeing the token.

"Mr. Lin, please wait a moment, I will report right away."

One disciple rushed off to deliver the message, while the rest carefully accompanied him. Lin Chen asked casually, "What's the name of your sect?"

Since Lin Chen said he was just passing by and sensed the presence of an old friend, he came here without knowing the sect's name, so the gatekeeper had no suspicions.

The Immortal Realm is vast, with countless sects; who could possibly know them all?
"We are the Illusion Serpent Sect, a sect with an ancient history..."

The gatekeeper gave a lengthy explanation, and Lin Chen got a general understanding of the situation.

The Illusion Serpent Sect is one of the oldest immortal sects in the Southern Wilderness. Most of the other immortal sects have been lost to the river of time, but the Illusion Serpent Sect has survived. However, as times have changed, the Illusion Serpent Sect has not grown stronger, but has gradually become weaker.

Fortunately, the Illusion Serpent Sect has an ancient heritage. Although the number of disciples is decreasing, there is still a peak Great Luo Immortal in the sect to support it. Their combat power is also very strong. In addition, they have a long history and a transcendent status, so they have a place in the Southern Wilderness.

The Illusion Serpent Sect does not belong to the Hall of Ten Thousand Immortals, nor is it one of the Twelve Immortal Kings, or even an Immortal Lord.

how to say?

The Illusion Serpent Sect is like someone who has spent their entire life in the martial world, with plenty of seniority and reputation, but their strength can't compare to the rising stars. However, out of respect for their seniority, people are still willing to give them some face unless absolutely necessary.

Kong Ling joined the Illusionary Serpent Sect?

If it were someone else, Lin Chen might not have thought much of it, but Kong Ling's every step was purposeful and had a unique purpose, which made Lin Chen have to think more about it.

With Kong Ling's abilities and methods, joining a Celestial Lord's faction or one of the Twelve Celestial Sects should have been no problem, but he chose to join the Illusion Serpent Sect instead. Why?
The ancient heritage of the Illusion Serpent Sect?

Just as Lin Chen was lost in thought, a middle-aged man in fine clothes came out of the mountain gate and bowed to Lin Chen from afar.

"We apologize for not being able to greet our distinguished guest properly."

Lin Chen smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist, you are too kind. I was just passing by and sensed the presence of an old friend, so I am sorry to bother you. Please don't think I am being presumptuous."

The middle-aged man laughed heartily, “The disciples of the Battle Hall of the Myriad Immortals Palace are all outstanding geniuses with unlimited potential. As honored guests to come to our sect, there is no question of being presumptuous… Elder Guo Huai of the Illusion Serpent Sect, Mr. Lin, please!”

Accompanied by Guo Huai, Lin Chen entered the mountain gate and headed towards the main hall of the sect. Inside the spacious reception hall, maids served him immortal tea and fruit. After a few polite exchanges, Guo Huai finally spoke, asking, "Mr. Lin said he sensed the aura of an old friend. May I ask who this old friend is?"

Lin Chen smiled and said, "I was just about to ask Elder Guo about him. His name is Kong Ling. He must have joined your sect in the last few decades. His strength is probably above the peak of the Celestial Immortal realm or the Great Luo realm..."

Guo Huai stared at Lin Chen, his expression slightly grave: "There is indeed such a person. He joined the Great Luo Sect just as he entered... Mr. Lin, are you friends with him?"

Although Lin Chen is said to be an old friend, those two words can represent many things.

They could be close friends or family, or they could be mortal enemies!

Given the sensitive nature of Lin Chen's identity, Guo Huai decided to find out more before deciding on his attitude.

Lin Chen smiled and said, "Elder Guo, please don't worry. When I said 'old friend,' I meant exactly what it said. We are old friends."

Guo Huai breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "That's very good. I'll have someone summon him here."

Lin Chen readily agreed: "Okay!"

Guo Huai unleashed a spell, which transformed into a golden light that shot out of the main hall.

"Mr. Lin, please wait a moment. Have some tea first..."

While drinking tea, Lin Chen chatted with Guo Huai. When Guo Huai mentioned the Myriad Immortals Palace, Lin Chen didn't want to make things up, so he said that he had participated in the selection of the Myriad Immortals Gathering to become a disciple of the Immortal Palace. Then, because his strength improved rapidly, he was finally selected by the Battle Hall and became a disciple of the Battle Hall.

Lin Chen deliberately brought up Jiang Wanchun to make things seem more real. When he encountered something unclear, Lin Chen would say that he had only recently joined the sect and was not yet familiar with it, or that it was something that could not be revealed about sect matters.

Guo Huai did not suspect Lin Chen, because the token of the Ten Thousand Immortals Palace could not be faked.

Footsteps sounded, and Lin Chen turned his head to see a familiar figure stepping into the hall.

"Uncle Guo, you were looking for me?"

Kong Ling first greeted Guo Huai, then turned to look at Lin Chen. Upon seeing him, her eyes widened and she gasped.

"Lin Chen! What are you doing here?"

(End of this chapter)