The next day, when the sun was high, Li Chen and Lian Hongshang finally got out of bed.

Lian Hongshang asked Li Chen if he still wanted to go to Tianmang Mountain today.

Li Chen thought for a moment and said that since he had nothing else to do, they might as well take a stroll!

After a simple lunch, Li Chen and Lian Hongshang went together to the Tianmang Mountain arena.

Lian Hongshang, having just practiced "Wushan Cloud Rain," had skin as white as snow, and her cheeks were rosy and radiant, simply stunningly beautiful.

Along the way, she indeed attracted many eyes.

There were even some playboys who started to have bad ideas in their hearts.

"I didn't expect there to be such a stunning beauty among us loose cultivators!"

A man with a black mole on his face swallowed hard and said with lustful eyes.

"Senior Liu Jin, this kind of beauty is a perfect match for you, a pair made in heaven. Are you interested in pursuing her?"

The one called Liu Jin stared at Lian Hongshang for a long time and said hypocritically, "What nonsense is that, a gentleman doesn't steal someone else's love, don't you see she's already taken?"

Before Liu Jin's voice had even fallen, the man with the mole waved his hands repeatedly and said, "Senior Liu Jin, you're mistaken. Since ancient times, beauties belong with heroes. Only a hero as exceptional as you can be worthy of such a beauty."

Hearing the nonsense from the mole-faced man, Liu Jin stared at Lian Hongshang again and found that what he'd said made sense.

Thinking that he had nothing better to do, he planned to go introduce himself, hoping for a stroke of romance. With his exceptional charm, he aimed to win over the beauty.

With this mysterious confidence, Liu Jin walked towards Lian Hongshang.

"Miss, are you here to participate in the Immortal Sect Martial Arts Competition as well?"

While speaking, he waved his folding fan twice, striking a pose he thought was quite cool.

Lian Hongshang's eyes flashed with disdain, but out of politeness, she still nodded slightly.

"What a coincidence, I'm also here for the Immortal Sect Martial Arts Competition. I'm Liu Jin, and I sincerely wish to befriend you. What do you think?"

As he spoke, Liu Jin slightly bowed to demonstrate his sincerity.

The mole-faced man grinned lasciviously and began to praise Liu Jin.

"Miss, our Senior Liu Jin is among the top hundred on this stage. Advancing to the finals is a certainty!"

"Hey, Junior Liu Da, how many times have I told you to keep a low profile when outside? Besides, I'm only ranked 95th, just hanging on the end of the top hundred, nothing to brag about!"

Despite his words, Liu Jin couldn't hide his smugness and was nearly bursting with laughter; if not for his ears, he might grin right to the back of his head.

Seeing this poor acting duo, Li Chen couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Upon hearing Li Chen's laughter, Liu Jin and Liu Da were both piqued.

Liu Da had a quick mouth, immediately scolding with a stern face, "What's so funny? From your cultivation, you're only at the Foundation Establishment Stage. Meanwhile, Senior Liu Jin formed his Golden Core last year and stood out among tens of thousands of loose cultivators, making it to the top hundred. Compared to him, you're like a firefly trying to compete with the sun and moon. How do you even have the nerve to laugh?"

Normally, if someone dared speak to him like that, Li Chen would have slapped them silly, leaving them toothless.

But today, Li Chen's mood was good, so he didn't get angry, treating it like watching clowns play tricks on the street.

Li Chen shook his head with a smile and walked directly towards the bulletin board where the rankings were posted.

Lian Hongshang couldn't help but giggle, covering her mouth with laughter. Seeing Li Chen leave, she caught up with quick strides.

Liu Jin and Liu Da felt perplexed.

"Hell, what's so funny?"

"Senior Liu Jin, they probably don't believe what we said and want to check the bulletin over there?"

Liu Da stroked his chin, providing what he thought was the most reasonable explanation.

Liu Jin also found this explanation plausible, after all, anyone can speak with words alone. To verify truth, one has to confirm personally.

Understanding this, the two quickly followed.

The bulletin board area was already crowded. It featured an LCD screen displaying names like water ripples.

On the screen were densely packed names of 200 people.

"Miss, look, here is my name, Liu Jin, I haven't deceived you, right?"

Liu Jin pointed to his name at the 95th rank on the bottom, speaking with a sense of achievement.

However, Lian Hongshang didn't even glance, her gaze fixated on the name at the top.

Li Chen!

Seeing Lian Hongshang ignore him, Liu Jin felt disappointed. Following her gaze, he pointed to the top, explaining enthusiastically, "Miss, to be honest, I've known Senior Li Chen for several years now."

"He's an extraordinary talent in our region, a rare prodigy in a hundred years. He stands neck and neck with the Heaven's Chosen Sons and Holy Daughters of the Great Sects and Great Families!"

Sure enough, before Liu Jin could finish, Lian Hongshang's attention was drawn over.

She looked at Liu Jin, then at Li Chen, with an expression of disbelief.

Li Chen wore a ghost-like expression, thinking: Who do you think you are, when did we ever know each other?

For clowns like these, Li Chen really couldn't be bothered and decided not to debunk them.

Lian Hongshang covered her mouth, chuckling again.

The others around, upon hearing Liu Jin claim acquaintance with the top-ranked Li Chen, cast him friendly looks.

Whether true or not, making connections never hurts, especially with someone ranked in the top hundred, promising a bright future.

Liu Jin appeared quite proud, casting a show-off glance towards Li Chen.

"Miss, it seems you really admire Senior Li Chen. How about this, come with me, and I'll introduce you to Senior Li Chen. We are practically like brothers!"

Lian Hongshang thought, are you as close as I am? Just last night we even…thinking of such embarrassing things made her cheeks hot, her fair face turned red and charming, like a dew-drenched apple, attracting affection.

Seeing Lian Hongshang's blushing face, Liu Jin assumingly believed it was his words taking effect; being shy is normal for a girl.

These thoughts triggered a rush of adrenaline in Liu Jin, who in a heated moment, reached out to grab Lian Hongshang's arm.

However, his hand had barely extended before it was firmly held.

"If you don't want to drop dead here, keep your filthy paws to yourself!"

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