Chapter 4016: Chapter 4035: Are We Holding You Back?

Chu Jiaxue’s words, Lin Chen naturally understood.

In an ordinary family’s lineage, the difference between direct and collateral descendants is as vast as the heavens and earth, with countless examples evident in history books.

Such is the world of ordinary people, let alone the worlds of cultivators or warriors, where people live long lives due to cultivation, and their ability to multiply becomes exaggerated.

In big families, those at the top rarely die, while those at the bottom multiply rapidly generation after generation, leading to a sharp increase in numbers. Even if a big family controls a vast industry, it is impossible for them to treat all family members equally. Naturally, those in actual power would think more for their own children. In this way, can resource distribution still be reasonable?

Along the way, Lin Chen and others have seen countless such examples.

According to Lin Chen’s thinking, Zhang Zhongjiu is likely a collateral family member with talent but lacking connections. He might enjoy some family benefits by observing the rules, but he won’t receive more care due to his talent.

If you perform too well, wouldn’t the direct descendants of those in power appear too foolish?

Chu Jiaxue stared at Lin Chen, "Are you planning to look for materials?"

Lin Chen shook his head, "Let’s leave it for now. It’s rare to catch a breath, I can just be a salted fish for now, and I don’t want to get into new troubles temporarily."

The higher the desires, the more troubles there are. Lin Chen understood this principle.

If Planet 49 were a small town, they are already a notable family there, with power and reputation, not lacking money, and connections with the upper levels. Life is leisurely and they don’t fear being bullied.

As long as he is content with mediocrity, staying in the small town will most likely be pleasant for his entire life. But if he goes to the county, new troubles will follow.

People interact with others of similar levels, and naturally come into contact with people at a higher level than themselves. They might get along or clash with these people, in any case, relationships change and troubles come.

Oftentimes, we don’t want to cause trouble or offend people, but in the world, connections aren’t linear. Many things are related, and you won’t know about these relationships.

You walk on the street, see a beautiful woman being bullied by a man, step in to save her, a simple heroic act but you offend the man and possibly his backing.

At a party, you meet someone named A, have a pleasant conversation, which is a regular affair, but for some reason, you offend B. B might even be plotting against you, planning to take you down.

You don’t know B, but you and A are close, and A and B are bitter rivals.

Previously, Lin Chen encountered danger, even sacrificing himself to the tiger, finally becoming a Heaven Deity, then cautiously, step by step, turning the tables to become the lord of the Heavenly God Realm.

After only a few days of peace, the Heavenly Demons came again.

Then let’s fight!

After all, Heaven Deities do not fear Heavenly Demons. As it turned out, no battle with Heavenly Demons ensued, instead, Purifiers came.

It took the joint efforts of the two races to deal with the Purifiers, and before they understood the situation better, the even more terrifying Zhang Zhongjiu arrived, turning them directly into captured slaves.

Now, Lin Chen finally managed to win back freedom and life for everyone, and through everyone’s efforts, they have established a stable footing on Planet 49, living a leisurely and comfortable life. He is truly afraid of getting involved in new troubles.

If he goes to exchange resources, will he face the Zhang Family?

If he helps Zhang Zhongjiu, he is bound to face his opponents or even enemies?

When that time comes, it’s inevitable a new crisis, new challenges will arise. Winning multiple times is no problem, but if he loses once, it might be a complete disaster.

Chu Jiaxue’s eyes were gentle as she smiled, "While asking you to give up striving is somewhat untimely, taking a suitable break is good too. Currently, there isn’t much external pressure, so you can just relax and give us time to catch up with you."

"When everyone is at the Seventh Level Peak, we’ll figure out how to get more potions together. You running ahead alone, bearing everything on your shoulders is tiring for you, and we’re behind you trying to catch up, unable to help and exhausted."

Lin Chen chuckled, "You’re right, I’ll relax, be a salted fish, and wait for you all slowly."

Chu Jiaxue chuckled lightly, "Even if you’re not waiting for us, you should at least wait for Senior Sister, and Senior Zhen..."

Speaking of Zhen Liuxue, Lin Chen couldn’t help but laugh, "Speaking of her, I just want to laugh. Guess how she’ll feel when she comes out of seclusion?"

Chu Jiaxue pursed her lips, her mouth subtly curving up, "The scene will definitely be interesting."

Lin Chen laughed, "Right, before she went into seclusion, we were all Heaven Deities. After coming out, none of us are around, the Heavenly God Realm is under federal control, she finally became a Time God, but before feeling powerful, she’s already outdated..."

Chu Jiaxue chuckled lightly, "Her seclusion might take twenty or thirty years; it’s still early."

Lin Chen nodded, "Yes, let her continue her seclusion, there’s no rush, but her Time Divine Ability will surely be immensely helpful in future battles."

Chu Jiaxue agreed, "Indeed, in high-level battles, a tiny error can lead to huge outcomes. Two people fighting, if the opponent’s sword suddenly retreats by a second, that second is enough for her to kill her opponent several times over."

After pausing, Chu Jiaxue suggested, "Since you have time now, why not spend more with your family? You ran too fast before, leaving everyone far behind, not even seeing your tail lights."

Lin Chen sighed, "More than that, I’ve even left people behind."

Knowing Lin Chen well, Chu Jiaxue naturally understood his meaning, "Are you talking about Purple Cloud?"

Lin Chen nodded, "Just that occasionally when I think of her, I feel a bit sentimental. I know her character very well, she’s like the wind, never staying for anyone."

Chu Jiaxue made a soft noise, "Your name has long echoed throughout the Immortal Realm. It’s impossible for her not to know. I think she hasn’t sought you out, nor have you found her, perhaps it’s her own choice."

"Like you said, she is the wind. Even if she likes you, she won’t cling to you forever. Often, we wonder if by staying with you, we’re dragging you down."

Lin Chen laughed, "Why have such strange thoughts, how can a family talk about being a burden?"

Chu Jiaxue held Lin Chen’s hand, "Cultivation is inherently a path against the heavens, many walk alone, abandoning everything to become stronger."

"By chance or fate, you rose all the way, and we were left far behind. If it weren’t for you stopping to wait, dragging us along forward, we might have long fallen out."

"We’ve discussed before, people might say you’re fickle, that you have many beauties and wives by your side, but they never focus on your sacrifices for us."

"People like you in the Cultivation World are extremely rare."

Lin Chen smirked, "Well, even if it’s troubles, they are happy troubles, aren’t they?"