Chapter 119: Returning to the Yun Household

"Do you understand now why we said we cannot act lightly unless it is a matter of life and death?" Elder Mo said with a bitter smile. "This time, we had a compelling reason to intervene. Logic dictates that demonic cultivators should not appear on a planet like the Longxiang Continent, but they did. This suggests only one thing: someone in the Great World has already set their sights on this land. Elder Wu risked falling into a dormant state to kill those three, all to prevent the enemy from noticing you and to buy you more time."

"The Great World? What kind of existence is that?" This was not the first time Lin Xiaobao had heard the term.

Unfortunately, Elder Mo's answer remained the same as before. "Knowing this would not benefit you at your current level of cultivation. When the time comes, you will naturally understand. The Great World is your true stage; this place is merely a stepping stone for you."

"Elder Mo, promise me one thing," Lin Xiaobao said, a sudden thought occurring to him.

Elder Mo simply smiled gently. "I am already gratified that you would have such thoughts. However, if you are ever in real danger, I will also spare no cost to protect you. You carry the dreams of too many people. Anyone else can perish, but you cannot."

"Who exactly am I?" At this moment, Lin Xiaobao was finally certain that the two elders finding him was no coincidence.

"You will know all of this once you have sufficient strength. But if you do not want me to fall into the same dormant state as Elder Wu because of your peril, then you must cultivate diligently. Only when you possess enough power to protect yourself can I continue to accompany you." Once again, Elder Mo used the excuse of insufficient strength to deflect the question.

Lin Xiaobao clenched his fists tightly. "I will!" This was said as much to Elder Mo as it was to himself.

"Let us leave this place first. The people from the Profound Yang Palace will likely arrive before long," Elder Mo said after a pause. "Be careful lately. I need to help Old Wu consolidate his soul energy, and I will not appear again unless it is absolutely necessary."

Lin Xiaobao nodded. Passing through the space created by the formation flags, he headed rapidly toward the direction of Bloodwind City. Since the three from the Profound Yang Palace and the three black-robed men were all dead, it was impossible for anyone to link the event to him.

No one knew if the black-robed figures had accomplices. Rather than fleeing aimlessly, it was better to return to Bloodwind City. At the very least, he would have the protection of the Profound Yang Palace there, which would make the black-robed figures hesitate if they intended to target him.

Throughout the journey, Lin Xiaobao felt heavy-hearted. There were still many problems he had to face.

What was his true identity? Why did Elder Mo say he carried the dreams of so many? Why were both elders willing to sacrifice their lives to help him?

Was his true stage in the Great World? Where was the Great World? What kind of world was it?

These questions gave Lin Xiaobao a splitting headache. As his mind wandered, he suddenly felt like a jinx. Lin Tian had been kind to him, only to end up a prisoner of the Wind and Snow Pavilion. The two elders had been kind to him, and now Elder Wu had fallen dormant, with no one knowing when he would wake up.

Who would be next? Elder Mo? No! Lin Xiaobao warned himself. He could not let such things happen again. To achieve this, he had to increase his strength.

Mid-stride, Lin Xiaobao suddenly stopped, his gaze focusing on a single point. All this time, he had viewed cultivation as a way to live a better life. But what had just happened made him realize that the world he lived in now differed vastly from the human culture of his previous world. The philosophy of drifting through life was simply not applicable here.

Become strong! Become very strong! A transformation began within Lin Xiaobao's heart. At this moment, he truly accepted the concept that in this world, the strong reigned supreme. Only by becoming powerful could he control everything.

Only by becoming powerful could he protect those he cared about.

Since both elders valued the fragments of the Chaos Mirror so highly, Lin Xiaobao decided that the first thing he would do upon returning to Bloodwind City was to go to the Yun family and refine the fragment. Although he could have chosen a secluded spot on the road, the three men from the Profound Yang Palace had met their end, and one could never be certain if other disciples of the palace were out searching for them. In comparison, the Yun residence was safer.

However, since he was not as hurried as when he had been pursuing the others, it was the sixth day after the auction ended by the time he returned to Bloodwind City.

In the city, disciples of the Profound Yang Palace could be seen everywhere, seemingly searching for something.

Wishing to avoid trouble, Lin Xiaobao dodged them as much as possible and quickly returned to the Yun residence.

As soon as he stepped inside, Yun Keke hurried over. Although she could not read Lin Xiaobao's mind, she could sense his presence within a certain range. "Are you alright?"

"I'm fine. I intended to watch a show, but my cultivation was too low, and I couldn't keep up," Lin Xiaobao said casually. It was not that he did not trust Yun Keke, but he did not trust anyone other than her.

"I'm glad you're safe. The people from the Profound Yang Palace have been looking for you several times over the past few days. They left a message asking you to go to the Profound Yang Palace upon your return," Yun Keke said with concern.

Lin Xiaobao was not surprised by this; he had already prepared an excuse on the way back. "I'm exhausted from the journey. Find me a quiet room so I can recover, and then I will go to the palace."

"Alright, I will accompany you then," Yun Keke said. "Perhaps I can be of some help."

Lin Xiaobao naturally understood what she meant—she hoped to help him using her mind-reading abilities. He nodded without refusal; he had entered into the contract with her precisely because of this unique talent.

As they spoke, Lin Xiaobao followed Yun Keke toward the meditation room.

At that moment, a servant from the Yun family rushed out from the backyard, eyes darting around. Seeing Yun Keke, he scurried over and said, "Second Miss, the Young Master is vomiting blood again. It’s quite severe this time."

A flash of worry crossed Yun Keke's eyes as she asked, "What did Master Qin say?"

"Master Qin is also hesitant at the moment; he doesn't know what to do." The servant, having likely witnessed the scene, still appeared shaken.

Yun Keke looked at Lin Xiaobao with an apologetic expression. "It seems I will have to let him show you to the room."

Lin Xiaobao shook his head and said, "Let me go with you to take a look."

Hearing this, Yun Keke was overjoyed. Although they had hired Qin Feng, the most famous alchemist in the Blood Victory Empire, to treat her elder brother, Qin Feng knew nothing of the Yun family's secrets. Perhaps Lin Xiaobao, who had a deep understanding of the Charm Clan, might be able to think of a way.

In truth, Yun Keke had long wanted to ask for Lin Xiaobao's help, but bound by the contract as a servant, she had been unable to bring it up. Now that he had offered, she was naturally delighted.

"Then let's go!" Yun Keke led Lin Xiaobao quickly toward the room where Yun Yuefei was resting.