Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist

Chapter 185: Chapter 48: Heaven Helps Those Who Help Themselves

Lv Tongzhi was somewhat puzzled; after the Snake Monster escaped from the Lian Family, logically it would either hide or flee from Raozhou Prefecture, why would it risk seeking out Lin Chen?

As for Lin Chen offending the Lian Family and the Snake Monster seeking revenge for them, that was purely fictitious.

The Demon Race is cunning; since the Lian Family is gone, how could it possibly avenge them?

Fang Ze glanced at Lv Tongzhi, his words carrying a warning for the first time: ”Whatever you might have thought, keep it to yourself. Some things aren’t for you to worry about.”

Why did the Snake Monster seek out Lin Chen?

Fang Ze and the others naturally thought about this issue too. The Snake Monster couldn’t possibly be seeking revenge on behalf of the Lian Family, so there was only one reason: Lin Chen possessed something that attracted the Snake Monster.

But earlier when Lin Chen was in the courtyard, no one asked him directly; this was their mutual understanding among the six.

A common man without guilt, his treasure may bring disaster.

Even though Liang is flourishing now, one must guard against treasures tempting people’s hearts.

The group did not ask directly, showing tacit approval for Su Lingchuan to privately question Lin Chen; if what Lin Chen possessed was of significant importance, Su Lingchuan would naturally inform them.

If Su Lingchuan did not mention it afterwards, it would indicate that the item attracting the Snake Monster on Lin Chen had little to do with the Demon Race, thus the matter would not be raised further. As for why the Snake Monster sought Lin Chen, it would be reported as: Snake Monster avenges the Lian Family.

This was their way of caring for and protecting Lin Chen.

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In the tent, Su Lingchuan looked serious as he examined the Snake Shadow Bow that Lin Chen took out from his waist.

”It seems the Snake Monster came for this bow, and it’s highly possible that its collusion with the Lian Family was also for this bow.”

Seeing Lin Chen’s puzzled expression, Su Lingchuan briefly recounted the investigation on the Lian Family.

Lin Chen realized: ”Lord Su means that the Snake Monster helped Lian Cheng’s Qi Blood growth with the purpose of having him retrieve this bow from the Treasure Vault, but since I got there first, the Snake Monster came to me.”

Regarding the Snake Monster coveting the Snake Shadow Bow, Lin Chen did not hide the matter from Lord Su.

It’s that simple, there’s no need to.

He and Lord Su are now partners in mutual benefit, and with the Snake Monster not seeking anyone else but him, Su and the others, with their astuteness, could certainly deduce there were other reasons involved.

Concealing the truth would damage his image in Su’s eyes.

He harbors a deep sense of gratitude towards Lord Su, feeling he can never fully repay his kindness.

”The bowstring of this bow, made from a snake’s main tendon, is probably what attracts that Snake Monster; it likely isn’t just an ordinary snake tendon.”

After pondering briefly, Su Lingchuan made a judgment: ”Upon returning, I will investigate the origin of this Snake Shadow Bow. Since you mentioned difficulty mastering it, presumably using this bow requires a special drawing technique, which I will help search for.”

”Thank you, my lord.”

”No need to rush in thanking me; this time you’ve slain the Snake Monster, per the rules its corpse belongs to you, and you’ve gained an immense treasure this way.”

For the first time, Su Lingchuan showed a satisfied smile: ”The Grade-Entering Demon Beast was injured and was killed by you; such a chance is something others may not encounter even once in their lifetime.”

”What do you mean, my lord?”

”Eat snake meat, bathe in snake blood.”

Lin Chen’s heart raced; according to Lord Su, Lian Cheng only acquired the Snake Monster’s Essence Blood, which increased his strength by fifty percent. If he were to consume the Snake Monster’s entire flesh...

”Consider this a great opportunity before you join the Military Affairs Hall’s special training; it can also help you establish yourself during the training.”

Su Lingchuan couldn’t help but laugh as he spoke; he had initially worried that Lin Chen, participating in the Military Affairs Hall’s special training alongside those talented disciples, might be overshadowed, little did he know the Snake Monster would deliver an unexpected opportunity.

Of course, this was inseparable from Lin Chen’s own effort; if it weren’t for his Iron Bone Skill reaching Perfection, anyone else encountering the injured Snake Monster would be considered lucky just to survive.

Truly echoing that phrase: Heaven helps those who help themselves.