Chapter 852 - 112: Quenching Crystal Sand

Three days later.

Lin Chen bid farewell to Lord Kong and others, returning to Linhu Village.

However, this time, he did not plan to stay in the village but decided to go to the Thousand Mechanism Sect.

Staying in his homeland to cultivate is indeed reassuring, but what he needs now is a rapid breakthrough on the Martial Path.

He just didn’t say this out loud; if he did, it might shock the entire Flame Dynasty.

In just two short years, moving from First Grade directly to the Innate Second Realm — at such a speed and still seeking a faster breakthrough — how can other Martial Artists accept that?

Even Yin Yue felt Lin Chen was somewhat exaggerating.

"You could actually stay on Canglan Island for a full year. Now that Canglan Sect and the Eight Desolates Sect have gone to war, it’s not safer to head to the Flame Dynasty than staying on Canglan Island."

On Canglan Island, with that mysterious Myriad Phenomena Realm expert, safety wasn’t a concern. As for the Innate Stones needed for cultivation, they could be supplied from her side, and she didn’t understand why Lin Chen was so eager to head to the Thousand Mechanism Domain.

"Has your clan analyzed at all why the Eight Desolates Sect went to war against our sect?"

Lin Chen asked Yin Yue a question, and Yin Yue shook her head, looking at Lin Chen: "You think there’s a conspiracy in the Eight Desolates Sect declaring war against your Canglan Sect."

"I have a feeling that it’s not that simple."

Back when the Supreme Elder took him to the Eight Desolates Sect and then changed the original plan, this scene kept playing in Lin Chen’s mind. What could make a Myriad Phenomena Realm expert change plans?

It was precisely because he noticed the complexity of this battle that Lin Chen felt a sense of crisis in his heart.

No matter how much sensation he caused in the Flame Dynasty, how many Martial Artists were amazed by him, it was all because of his age.

An Innate Second Realm or even Third and Fourth Realm Martial Artist is nothing in the Flame Dynasty; the reason he could cause a sensation is because of his potential, but potential does not represent power.

If Canglan Sect were not at war with the Eight Desolates Sect, he could have quietly cultivated in the village, having already surpassed most Martial Artists in the Flame Dynasty.

"Understood."

Yin Yue understood why Lin Chen was so eager to enhance his strength — the war between Canglan Sect and the Eight Desolates Sect made Lin Chen feel a sense of crisis.

"You don’t have to accompany me to the Thousand Mechanism Domain; you can continue staying here, with Senior Jiang present, there’s no need to worry about your safety."

Lin Chen looked at Yin Yue. Traitors from the Moon Soul Race were pursuing her, and following him to the Thousand Mechanism Domain wasn’t as safe as staying on Canglan Island.

"Our deal was for you to ensure my safety for a year."

Yin Yue looked at Lin Chen, clearly expressing that within this year, wherever he went, she would go too.

"Alright."

Lin Chen was not surprised; he had already noticed that the deal with Yin Yue wasn’t that simple.

Given Yin Yue’s intelligence, if she truly wanted to avoid the traitors, the Flame Dynasty is big enough to find a place to hide.

Now that Yin Yue chose to follow him, it further confirmed his suspicions.

"Let’s set off tomorrow."

"Okay."

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That day, Lin Chen went to the Jiang Mansion once more to see his mother-in-law. He inquired about Senior Sister Jiang’s whereabouts, but his mother-in-law only told him that Senior Sister Jiang is currently in seclusion, and they would naturally meet in the Flame Dynasty after she exits.

Not getting Senior Sister Jiang’s whereabouts, Lin Chen left a letter for Instructor Yu and then returned home, having a meal with his parents and elder brother and sister-in-law.

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The next morning.

Lin Xi, eyes brimming with tears, grasped Yin Yue’s hand, unwilling to let go.

"Yueyue, I don’t want you to leave."

After several months together, Lin Xi had developed a deep affection for Yin Yue, who could be said to be her only friend since she became sensible.

Watching his cousin crying so miserably, Lin Chen’s mouth twitched a bit; he could understand why Lin Xi was so upset.

The second aunt had a somewhat calculating nature, always wary of Xi’Er playing with children of the same age in the village, fearing that Xi’Er would be deceived by some boy.

During his time back in the village, he had often heard the second aunt instruct Xi’Er to be careful when playing with other children...

He was a bit helpless regarding his second aunt’s nature, but had to admit she was indeed right to a certain extent.

Everyone harbors selfish motives; clearly the children in the village had been told by their elders to treat Xi’Er with attentiveness when playing.

There were indeed some villagers with ulterior motives, deliberately letting their children approach Xi’Er; many stories sung in operas were about childhood sweethearts, poor boys marrying rich girls.

In such circumstances, Xi’Er could hardly make any sincere friends, but Yin Yue was different; she had returned with him, and he had claimed to the outside world that Yin Yue was a junior of his senior brother, which even second aunt heard, thus instructing Xi’Er to play more with Yin Yue.

In second aunt’s view, Yin Yue had no ulterior motives against the Lin Family, so they could play confidently.

Thus, Yin Yue should be considered the true friend Lin Xi made since she became sensible.

Watching Lin Xi crying loudly, Yin Yue led her aside, and moments later, the two little ones came back hand in hand, Lin Xi having stopped crying.

"What did you say to Xi’Er?"

Lin Chen was a bit curious about how Yin Yue managed to placate Lin Xi since he refrained from using Divine Thought to eavesdrop out of respect for Yin Yue.

"Secret."

Lin Chen: ...

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One two-hour period later, Lin Chen, with Yin Yue, flew through the air. This time, Lin Chen did not choose to embark on a ship back to the Eastern Sea outside the island but flew with Yin Yue over the sea towards other islands.