Chapter 312: Chapter 312: Preparations Before Departure

After killing the Wind Spirit Leopard and collecting its Essence Blood and the Earth Level Six-Stars Spirit Grass, Iron Blood and the others invited Lin Yun for a gathering in the Mysterious City, but Lin Yun refused.

After bidding farewell to Iron Blood, Lin Yun planned to hunt more Tier Three Demon Beasts in the Yunlu Mountain Range. After all, his departure would last at least a few years, and possibly more than a decade. For Martial Artists, whose lifespans far exceeded those of ordinary people, a decade or so was but the blink of an eye.

Several more days passed, and less than seven days remained of the one-month deadline Luo Feng had set. After this period of hunting, Lin Yun had gathered the Essence Blood of over a thousand Tier Three Demon Beasts. At the same time, he had also hunted the vast majority of the Tier Three Demon Beasts in the Yunlu Mountain Range.

’That should be enough. It’s time to head back.’ Deciding to return, Lin Yun first took a detour with Lu Bingning and Lan Xi to the small mountain village.

This was Lan Xi’s home. She hadn’t been back since the Wind Forest Sect massacred the village; this was her first time returning.

Gazing at the hundred-plus graves on the hill behind the village, Lan Xi broke down completely, her body wracked with sobs. Lin Yun said nothing. Some things simply had to be faced. The dead could not be brought back to life. He just let Lan Xi weep in his arms.

That night, the three of them stayed in the small mountain village. The passage of a night did much to calm Lan Xi’s emotions.

Early the next morning, Lin Yun and the others set out again, heading toward the Capital City. Time was running short. With his departure imminent, Lin Yun planned to make some arrangements.

’After I leave, Lin Xiaotian and Zhang Jingxiang will be fine, but what about Lu Bingning, Lan Xi, Zhong Lin, Li Tian, and Qin Feng?’

Lin Yun’s idea was to bring them all to the Flawless Palace. After all, they would receive a better cultivation environment and resources there.

They rushed back to the Capital City without stopping. Seeing the three return safely, Zhang Jingxiang was overjoyed and cooked a feast that evening. Perhaps because she knew Lin Yun would be leaving soon, Zhang Jingxiang was especially talkative, even more so than usual.

"Elder Puzhu, I’d like to..." During the meal, Lin Yun began to speak to Elder Puzhu, but before he could finish his sentence, the elder seemed to guess his thoughts.

"You want to bring your friends to the Flawless Palace?" Elder Puzhu asked.

Hearing this, Lin Yun nodded. On the way back, he had already discussed it with Lu Bingning and Lan Xi. Both women were very eager to follow him to the Flawless Palace.

As for Zhong Lin, Lin Yun’s plan was for him to stay in Yanhuang Country with Lin Xiaotian and Zhang Jingxiang. After all, Zhong Lin was an expert at the Eighth Layer of the Primordial Ocean Realm. With him there, Lin Yun’s parents would be much safer.

Furthermore, Zhong Lin was getting old, and after everything that had happened, Lin Yun didn’t want him to return to the Academy. In the future, Lin Yun would find a way to improve Zhong Lin’s and his parents’ cultivation, at least enough to extend their lifespans.

"Disciples of the Flawless Palace are divided into servant disciples, Outer Disciples, Inner Sect Disciples, Direct Disciples, and Core Disciples," Elder Puzhu said unhurriedly.

"If you want your friends to enter the Flawless Palace, they must pass the assessment. Their placement will depend on their individual strength and talent. If their talent is insufficient, the Flawless Palace will not make exceptions."

At this, Elder Puzhu paused and looked at Lu Bingning and Lan Xi. Lan Xi possessed the Extreme Yin Body—a fact even that beautiful woman had noticed, so how could Elder Puzhu fail to see it?

The elder was also very optimistic about Lu Bingning’s talent. Although she couldn’t compare to Lin Yun, with a bit of nurturing, Lu Bingning could at least reach the ranks of top-tier geniuses.

"For these two confidantes of yours, however, I can make the arrangements myself. I can take them as my disciples. Their aptitudes are quite high," Elder Puzhu said.

’Hearing this, Lin Yun was overjoyed. With Elder Puzhu’s promise, didn’t that mean Lu Bingning and Lan Xi would become Direct Disciples the moment they entered the Flawless Palace?’

As a Main Seat Elder of the Flawless Palace, Elder Puzhu had the full authority to accept disciples. Moreover, his disciples would receive far better resources and a much better cultivation environment than even the Inner Sect Disciples.

With Lu Bingning and Lan Xi’s matter settled, Lin Yun looked over at Qin Feng. Seeing Lin Yun’s gaze, Qin Feng seemed to know what he was thinking and immediately smiled. "Brother Lin, you don’t have to worry about me. Li Tian said he’ll take me to the Eastern Heart Domain."

As Qin Feng finished, Li Tian added, "Don’t you worry. Qin Feng won’t fall too far behind you. You’ll definitely be surprised the next time you two meet. Besides, I was already planning to take Qin Feng with me to the Eastern Heart Domain soon."

Hearing Li Tian’s words, Lin Yun felt a little uncertain. Li Tian was his good brother, that much was true, but his impression of Li Tian was one of wisdom and shrewdness. Aside from being a chatterbox at times, Li Tian seemed to have everything under control.

Lin Yun knew that Li Tian’s family had once been a great family in the Eastern Heart Domain. Since he said he could make Qin Feng stronger, Lin Yun had no choice but to trust him. Moreover, in Li Tian’s eyes, Lin Yun saw immense confidence.

"Then I’ll see you in the Eastern Heart Domain," Lin Yun said to Li Tian and Qin Feng.

"You don’t need to worry about those two. When you get to the Eastern Heart Domain, you’ll understand how formidable he is," Elder Puzhu said lightly, gesturing toward Li Tian.

Hearing Elder Puzhu’s words, Lin Yun’s estimation of Li Tian’s family rose even higher. If even Elder Puzhu said such a thing, Li Tian’s family had to be truly extraordinary.

"I hope Elder Puzhu can keep this a secret for me," Li Tian said, cupping his fists toward the elder.

"Rest assured. I have never been one to break my word," Elder Puzhu replied. ’It seems Elder Puzhu knows Li Tian’s identity,’ Lin Yun thought. ’But given his character, it shouldn’t be a problem.’

After some discussion, everyone’s futures were more or less settled. Qin Feng and Li Tian would head to the Eastern Heart Domain on their own. Lin Xiaotian, Zhang Jingxiang, and Zhong Lin would remain in Yanhuang Country. Lin Yun, Lu Bingning, and Lan Xi would go to the Flawless Palace.

With everything decided, Lin Yun felt much more at ease. Although he didn’t know what arrangements Li Tian would make for Qin Feng, he was confident that given Li Tian’s abilities and personality, he had his own methods.

After spending time with Li Tian again, Lin Yun increasingly found that Li Tian had the air of a master strategist, as if nothing could escape his control.

Although Li Tian’s Combat Power might not be high, if you underestimated him because of it, you would definitely suffer a great loss.

After the group finished their meal, Lin Yun learned from Zhang Jingxiang that Luo Feng hadn’t been back all month, and neither had Lu Bingning and Lan Xi’s master.

’It goes without saying, those three have definitely gone off somewhere to have fun.’

’Honestly, for the Master of Flawless Palace to be so****...’ Lin Yun had no idea what the Flawless Palace had become under Luo Feng’s leadership.

After dinner, exhausted from nearly a month of activity, the three of them went to rest early. With all matters settled, Lin Yun had basically nothing left to worry about.

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