This enormous serpent was covered in ancient, green patterns and adorned with scales as hard as iron armor. On its forehead was a sharp unicorn horn. As it opened its blood-red mouth, the green patterns on its body seemed to wriggle, emitting an eerie and chilling glow.

Watching the hundred-zhang long serpent charging at him, Ling Chen’s eyes showed no reaction. Only when the serpent was within a zhang of him did his eyelids lift slightly, and he moved!

Clang!

A sound of a treasure sword being drawn echoed. In the black void, a solitary sword light emerged, as if a sword of hope, tearing through all the darkness.

Swish!

The sharp sword light sliced from top to bottom. In an instant, the enormous serpent was cut through by the sword light, split down the middle, and divided into two halves.

The bisected black serpent’s body dissipated into two clouds of black mist, fading into nothingness.

"Huh? My illusionary serpent was broken?"

The Black Snake Saint’s eyes narrowed slightly. Suddenly, his hand clenched tightly, and the surrounding dark currents of the void surged and condensed rapidly, forming into a dark prison swiftly closing in on Ling Chen and Lin Wan.

Ling Chen, standing in the darkness, suddenly turned the hand holding the sword, stabbing the sword into the ground before him. Instantly, the dark prison shattered into pieces, disintegrating entirely.

The Black Snake Saint intended to strike again, but the pupil technique space he had created was utterly destroyed by Ling Chen, returning the surroundings back to the shop’s interior.

"Damn it!"

The Black Snake Saint’s face turned steely. He never expected that Ling Chen could so quickly free himself from his pupil technique, an outcome he had not anticipated.

"Black Snake Saint, this is East Sea Chamber of Commerce’s territory. What do you intend to do?"

As the Black Snake Saint was about to attack Ling Chen in anger, a cold female voice suddenly came from not far away. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

The three looked toward the voice and saw a woman standing quietly in the distance. She was dressed in a vibrant red dress, with a graceful figure and a delicate oval face, exquisitely beautiful and noble, clearly a young lady of high status.

At this moment, the woman’s face seemed covered with a layer of frost, her eyes coldly staring at the Black Snake Saint.

"Oh, it’s Miss Tang Yun’er, pardon my lack of manners."

Upon seeing the woman in the red dress, the Black Snake Saint’s malicious aura disappeared instantly, replaced by an extremely bright smile, as if the conflict with Ling Chen never happened.

"Does the Black Snake Saint not see our East Sea Chamber of Commerce?"

Tang Yun’er’s expression remained cold as she approached the Black Snake Saint and Ling Chen. "If I hadn’t stopped you just now, wouldn’t you have torn down my shop?"

"Haha, how dare I, I merely had an instantaneous affinity with this young fellow and sparred a bit."

The Black Snake Saint said smilingly, his face showing an exceptional kindness, all trace of him being a menacing leader of a dark force hidden away.

"Who is this Tang Yun’er?"

Ling Chen was somewhat surprised and secretly transmitted True Qi to Lin Wan. Someone who could make the likes of the Black Snake Saint so apprehensive must have an extraordinary identity; just being a deacon of the East Sea Chamber of Commerce couldn’t achieve this level.

"This Tang Yun’er isn’t an ordinary deacon,"

Lin Ya’s response was just as Ling Chen expected. "Her grandfather is one of the founding Elders of the East Sea Chamber of Commerce, possessing high prestige throughout the Penglai Island Territory and reaching the Fifth Level of the Saint Path in strength. In front of Tang Yun’er, how could the Black Snake Saint dare to be reckless, unless he’s courting death."

"Now that’s a formidable person..."

Ling Chen nodded, a serious look appearing in his eyes. The Black Snake Saint’s meager connections with the Serpent Race were insignificant before Tang Yun’er.

"If you’re going to spar, do it somewhere else. This is a place of business. Fighting here will get you blacklisted by our East Sea Chamber of Commerce."

Tang Yun’er’s tone remained calm, yet icy.

"Yes, yes, I assure there won’t be a next time."

Upon hearing the word ’blacklist,’ the Black Snake Saint’s face changed dramatically. Being blacklisted by the East Sea Chamber of Commerce meant he wouldn’t be able to operate in this sea area, and their Heavenly Snake Gang would have to relocate.

"Ah yes, I forgot there’s urgent gang business I need to attend to. Miss Tang, you must be very busy, so I won’t disturb you any longer. Goodbye."

The Black Snake Saint smiled as he clasped his hands in salute to Tang Yun’er, then glanced coldly at Ling Chen and Lin Wan, before quickly walking out of the shop pavilion.

"This guy sure runs fast."

Lin Wan watched the fleeting back of the Black Snake Saint, and with her temperament, she couldn’t help but stick out her tongue at him, feeling a sense of satisfaction.

"I must thank Miss Tang for helping the two of us out of that situation."

Ling Chen’s gaze fell on Tang Yun’er. She was indeed quite elegant and beautiful, but Ling Chen only looked at her with an appreciative gaze, devoid of any ripples, and thanked her with a cupped fist.

"This place is part of our East Sea Chamber of Commerce’s territory. The two of you are our guests. If you were bullied by that Black Snake Saint, it would be our chamber’s responsibility." Tang Yun’er smiled sweetly at Ling Chen.

Generally, when guys looked at her, there would be a little impurity in their eyes, but Ling Chen was clearly different from the others. It had been a long time since she saw such clear eyes, and for a moment, she felt a slight affection for Ling Chen.

"However, the Black Snake Saint isn’t easy to deal with. Now that he’s set his sights on you, I fear he won’t just let it rest. It would be wise to be more careful while you’re on the island these days."

Tang Yun’er gently reminded.

"Well, but if it’s just a Black Snake Saint, he doesn’t pose much of a threat."

Ling Chen nodded, casually replied.

"Oh? It seems Your Excellency has great confidence in your own strength."

Tang Yun’er’s eyebrows raised slightly in surprise. No matter how unimpressive the Black Snake Saint was, he was still a genuine saint, while Ling Chen was only at the Seventh Realm of Sky Apex. Yet, he said the other party wasn’t much of a threat?

The maid behind Tang Yun’er couldn’t help but roll her eyes at Ling Chen, clearly thinking that Ling Chen was just talking big.

However, Tang Yun’er didn’t think the same. Earlier, the Black Snake Saint used a Pupil Technique on Ling Chen, but in the end, Ling Chen broke it, which might truly indicate that Ling Chen had the strength to confront the Black Snake Saint.

With a thought, Tang Yun’er examined Ling Chen closely, her beautiful eyes suddenly brightening, then she suddenly raised her hand and took out a golden token.

"This token is a VIP Token from our East Sea Chamber of Commerce. Having this VIP Token allows you to enjoy many privileges from our chamber, including a 10% discount on purchases, and conveniences at the auction."

Tang Yun’er handed the golden token to Ling Chen, smiling slightly, "The two of you came to Lotus Island, I presume it’s to attend the auction."

Seeing this scene, Lin Wan couldn’t help but open her mouth wide. A VIP Token isn’t just some common item; it’s of high value. Even for a saint, obtaining a VIP Token from the East Sea Chamber of Commerce isn’t an easy task.

Yet here, Tang Yun’er, without saying much, directly gifted a VIP Token to Ling Chen.

Ling Chen was equally surprised, but the token was indeed a practical and useful item, so he didn’t decline. He reached out and took the token, then cupped his fists toward Tang Yun’er and said, "I’ll count this as a favor from Miss Tang, and if there’s ever a chance in the future, I will surely return it."

He didn’t know why Tang Yun’er paid so much attention to him, but Ling Chen had always repaid kindness with greater kindness. Regardless, he accepted Tang Yun’er’s goodwill.

"Having Your Excellency say that is enough. If you need any help during this time, feel free to come here and find me." Tang Yun’er laughed softly, covering her mouth.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries with Tang Yun’er, Ling Chen bid farewell and left the shop with Lin Wan.

"Miss... This young man may be impressive, but is it necessary to give him a VIP Token? Besides, you don’t even know his name. Isn’t this a bit too rash?"

Seeing Ling Chen leave, the maid behind Tang Yun’er couldn’t help but speak.

"Do you know who he is?" Tang Yun’er’s long, narrow eyes slightly narrowed.

"I don’t know."

"Some time ago, at the Tianyan Mountain Range in the Nine Provinces Land, a young man named Ling Chen, just at the Seventh Heaven Realm of the Sky Apex, single-handedly killed a total of five Senior Half-Saints from various Saint Families, including the Ling Family and the Huangfu Clan, and then left gracefully." Tang Yun’er said softly.

"Killing five Senior Half-Saints... that’s some skill, but isn’t it not enough to attract Miss’s attention?" the maid pondered.

"After that, the Huangfu Clan sent a Saint Elder and the renowned Capture God to hunt him down, but they came back defeated."

"Oh?"

The maid then showed a slight change in expression. A Saint Elder plus the famous Capture God, two great saints, couldn’t take down a young man from the Sky Apex Realm?

"This Ling Chen has a heap of impressive titles and accolades; he’s the Champion of the Heavenly Sword Conference, the top young talent of the Nine Provinces Land... And not long ago, he joined Lingyue Island, one of the Eight Great Super Sects, becoming a direct disciple of the Second Elder Shen Bingxin of Lingyue Island."

Tang Yun’er’s red lips pressed gently, her beautiful eyes flashing with emotion. She looked at the stunned maid beside her, giving a charming smile.

Being a talent herself, she had always paid close attention to the talents of the Nine Provinces Land, and Ling Chen, naturally, was a central focus. Although she had never met Ling Chen, she had seen his portrait, so she could recognize him.