The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

Chapter 2787 If you're a friend, you can't lie to me!
"Keep the tail spike for now. If I don't have enough points later, I'll ask you for it again."

Blue Rose didn't accept Lin Chen's offer, but she didn't completely refuse either: "Didn't you say there are still many crystal scorpions in this abyss? Since we're already here, wouldn't it be a waste to leave without taking some?"

"There are plenty of good things on Juxian Island. Even if we've both achieved our goals, we can still use the extra points to exchange for better items. How about we team up and work together?"

Lin Chen naturally had no objection to this. When he teamed up with Zuo Dongxu and Gumado, he needed to conceal his strength. When he teamed up with Lan Qiangwei, although it was inconvenient to use certain techniques that revealed his identity, he could use the Primordial Myriad Swords Technique, and his strength at the Carp Dragon Realm did not need to be hidden.

In addition, the Starry Sky Serpent can also be revealed, since it was already revealed when saving Blue Rose.

"Of course! If I don't earn these points, how can I sleep in bed when I get back? Even if I do fall asleep, I'll probably sit up in the middle of the night and slap myself..."

Blue Rose was amused by Lin Chen's words: "Yes, yes, that's right. But when you team up with me, you don't need to hide your strength."

Lin Chen grinned: "You know I'm only at the Carp Dragon Realm, Fairy Lan, so why would I hide my strength?"

Blue Rose's eyes crinkled with amusement: "If we encounter a large number of Crystal Scorpions, will we be able to leave safely?"

Lin Chen knew that Lan Qiangwei was asking him to reveal his secrets, so he simply showed the Starry Sky Serpent pattern on his arm: "This is a little gift from the Starry Sky Monster. The Starry Sky Serpent can devour demonic energy and intimidate demonic beasts, but if the opponent is too strong, such as reaching the Great Luo Immortal level, then the intimidation effect will be greatly reduced. However, it should be no problem to protect the two of us and get out of here safely."

Blue Rose leaned closer to examine the pattern of the Starry Sky Serpent closely, exclaiming in amazement, "Is it that amazing?"

Because of the close proximity of Lan Qiangwei to Lin Chen, he could smell her faint fragrance, subtle and not overpowering, like a secluded orchid in a valley, making one want to take a deep breath.

Lin Chen raised his arm so that Lan Qiangwei could see more clearly, while subtly creating a slight distance between them.

Lan Qiangwei noticed Lin Chen's actions, and raised her delicate, beautiful eyebrows slightly: "Has anyone ever said you're a gentleman?"

Lin Chen laughed and said, "Many people say I'm a good person and give me the 'good guy' card, but not many people say I'm a gentleman."

"Friend card?"

Blue Rose blinked and immediately understood the meaning of those three words. A slight smile appeared on her lips: "You're afraid I'll give you the 'friend card,' so you're giving it to me first?"

Lin Chen spread his hands: "With your status and beauty, who would care about the feelings of a rogue cultivator like me? You even invited me to join the Li Hai Sect. Isn't that protecting me in a roundabout way? If you're not a good person, who is?"

Lan Qiangwei smiled sweetly: "You didn't say that before. Why are you saying it now?" Lin Chen smiled and said: "It's true. I didn't say it before because we weren't close enough. Now that we're together, I'm going to take the liberty of calling you friends. I don't think I'll be embarrassed."

Blue Rose's eyes were bright, as if they held stars, and her smile became even more beautiful: "Since we're friends, you can't lie to me, because being deceived by a friend is very hurtful."

Lin Chen was slightly embarrassed: "I travel the world alone, so I might be more cautious and haven't revealed everything about myself. But since we're friends, I would never do anything to harm my friends..."

Lin Chen could sense the sincerity in Lan Qiangwei's words, so after careful consideration, he chose a compromise. His words also conveyed the message that he definitely had something he hadn't told him, but as a friend, he would never harm her.

Lin Chen's answer, though sincere, was somewhat perfunctory, but Lan Qiangwei was quite satisfied with it.

"After we leave here and go to a different environment, can you answer some of my questions?"

Lin Chen agreed without hesitation, "Of course, no problem."

Blue Rose chuckled and said, "Alright, it's a deal. To be honest, I'm very curious about how a rogue cultivator like you could have reached such a level."

Lin Chen smiled and said, "After we leave here, I'll cook for you myself and treat you to drinks."

Blue Rose's eyes lit up: "You know how to cook?"

Lin Chen laughed heartily: "I know a little. I'm a glutton, and I think eating and drinking are the greatest human instincts, so even if I become an immortal, I won't be willing to give up this habit..."

Blue Rose smiled and said, "Okay, I'll wait then. Now, let's earn some points... Shall we go?"

"Let's go!"

Lin Chen readily agreed, but then, remembering something, quickly added, "What if we encounter Gumado..."

Blue Rose's laughter was as clear and melodious as a silver bell: "Don't worry, we're just friends and teammates in private. As for public appearances, since you saved me and your strength is low, I'll protect you and carry you..."

(End of this chapter)