Chapter 4043: Chapter 4062: Is He Like This in Front of Someone He Likes?

"Want to have dinner together tonight?"

Facing Zhang Zhongjiu’s invitation, Lin Chen said with a laugh, "Let’s skip dinner. You’re not one to enjoy socializing anyway, so just go handle your business. I’ll wander around with them."

Zhang Zhongjiu was silent for two seconds, then nodded and said, "Alright, then I won’t accompany you."

Lin Chen nodded, "Don’t worry about us. We’re not as powerful as you, but we’re law-abiding good citizens. Hopefully, nothing troublesome will come our way."

"We’re not in a hurry either. Just go at your own pace, and when you’ve confirmed the news, give me a heads-up, and I’ll send over the pheromone to you."

Zhang Zhongjiu nodded, "If anything comes up, give me a call anytime."

Zhang Zhongjiu paused, looked at Lin Chen, and reminded, "This is Planet 11, the defense forces here are not comparable to those on Planet 49, so try not to cause trouble."

Lin Chen spread his hands, "Do you have any misunderstandings about us? We’re just a bunch who love games, food, and movies—the good life—and we never start trouble. If there’s trouble, it’s definitely trouble coming to us."

Zhang Zhongjiu’s mouth twitched slightly, but he said nothing and left silently.

After Zhang Zhongjiu left, Lin Chen humph’d, "What kind of look is that from him? Am I not speaking the truth? Are we the kind to cause trouble?"

"If he hadn’t dragged us back from the Outer Domain, we’d still be living leisurely as Heaven Deities in the Heavenly God Realm."

Yao Xuanji laughed, "That’s true! If he hadn’t used wormhole shifting, just relying on our star jumps, we wouldn’t have reached the edge for a lifetime. We’d be bossing around the Heavenly God Realm forever."

Nalan Wushuang chuckled, "But life as a Heaven Deity is quite boring. Life on the Federation side is rich and colorful. At this rate of technological development, we will never feel bored."

Yao Xuanji nodded, "That’s right. Although being a Heaven Deity wasn’t for long, every day was full of idle times in the Divine Palace, super boring indeed. Life is too long without any fun, and it’s really hard to endure."

Lin Chen laughed, "You were suppressed in the Barren Wilderness for tens of thousands of years. How long was that?"

Yao Xuanji laughed and explained, "It’s not the same thing, in those times, remaining clear-headed all the time was a punishment—a silent torture—so I let my heart and mind immerse in cultivation; time flies in cultivation without sun or moon."

Lin Chen nodded, showing understanding.

Cultivators, when they enter meditation, their minds are in a profound state, not fully aware yet not completely unconscious, but a hazy dream-like feeling.

Do you feel time in a dream?

That’s why many cultivators comprehend or meditate, and suddenly it’s several decades or hundreds of years.

If not for this profound cultivation state, one would be mentally collapsed from staying clear-headed in a Little Black Room for so long.

"Alright, let’s check some strategies first, then decide where to wander and where to taste delicious food."

Nalan Wushuang laughed, "You actively refused Zhang Zhongjiu’s dinner plan. Aren’t you considering building a good relationship with him?"

Lin Chen laughed, "This guy’s like a stone; look how cold he is usually, barely speaking. Friends dining and drinking is relaxed, but I imagine dining with him would be awkward, so let’s not force it—not for him, not for me."

Yao Xuanji said with a smile, "That’s true. He rarely shows a smile, not natural at all. One can guess he rarely laughs normally, keeps things to himself; dining with such a person would be indeed boring."

Lin Chen chuckled, gossiping, "He’s so repressed usually; I wonder if he keeps the same cool, aloof demeanor in front of his favorite woman."

Shang Wenyao curiously asked, "Does he have a loved one?"

Lin Chen shook his head, "Not sure. His matter seems related to some woman, but I didn’t ask closely. After all, most prefer not to talk about such things openly."

Nalan Wushuang nodded understandably, "Man, when dealing with emotional pain, swallows the tears—never blurts out loud.

Lin Chen laughed while responding, "How about women?"

Yao Xuanji giggled, "Naturally, they vent fiercely and curse the bad man in passing."

Lin Chen laughed, and the people joined in laughter.

They all knew what they were laughing about. After being together for long, they’re familiar with the amusing tales of past life and each other’s attitudes towards certain matters.

Lin Chen checked a guide for touring East Second District and then set off with the other three.

Compared to Planet 49, Planet 11 is larger, more populated, and technologically advanced.

Though these planets are under the Federation, sharing Federal laws, each planet has its variations, technological conditions likewise. Some planets are even quite backward.

Like Lin Chen’s hometown, everyone is on one planet. A hundred or so countries differ vastly—some countries are developed, researching high-tech stepping out to the universe, while others struggle with basics, unable to move beyond villages.

Planet 11 is a pivotal node within a network linking various nearby planets, naturally progressing in commerce and technology.

Lin Chen was unsure how much time Zhang Zhongjiu needed to confirm the potion situation, but he wasn’t anxious.

Earlier on Planet 472, they delayed for ages without hurry; now, in a bustling city, why rush?

"This Business Center has fights; should we check it out? Seems interesting."

On the hotel sofa, Yao Xuanji suddenly opened a light curtain with info, grabbed it, and tossed it toward Lin Chen.

"Take a look."

Lin Chen examined the projected news and his eyes lit up, "Can it be like this? Want to check it out?"

Nalan Wushuang joined in, her eyes falling on the light curtain.

"Restricted fighting?"

Lin Chen nodded, "Yes, sealed Furnace for pure physical combat, punches landing flesh to flesh—surely thrilling."

Shang Wenyao curiously joined in, "Sealing the Furnace, won’t differing physical qualities among Warriors from different levels make fighting predictable?"

Lin Chen laughed, "That’s precisely the point. The fighters’ identities are confidential, you can’t find out one’s identity, nor gauge strength—only when punches hit you, will you know the answer..."