I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

Chapter 2079 Hua Ruyu's Reminder
Chen Lin watched Yuan Qing leave without showing any concern.

Trust the people you employ.

Since we've chosen to trust Yuan Qing, there's no need to overthink it.

He glanced around his fiefdom, habitually summoned the blind girl and Jin Lin, but received no response. He then tried to summon Hua Ruyu.

A figure flashed by.

A woman with snow-white wings, two dark red horns, and three petals between her brows appeared, smiling at him.

Flowers as beautiful as jade!
Chen Lin was stunned for a moment.

He smiled and joked, "Why did you answer my call this time? That's quite an achievement."

"You've ascended to Eternity?"

Hua Ruyu glanced at Chen Lin and immediately sensed the eternal aura emanating from him, causing her smile to falter.

"Hahaha, lucky, lucky."

Chen Lin laughed heartily.

It gives me a sense of triumph and triumph.

Although the other party was his contracted servant, after reverting to his identity as the Hongming Ancestor, he always felt a sense of oppression towards him, and even seemed to have attempted to kill his master.

Xiao Cao has always held a grudge about this matter.

However, the opponent's cultivation level is still at the True Realm, but he has already left them far behind.

Hua Ruyu's expression kept changing.

"What, aren't you happy that your master's strength has increased?"

Chen Lin said with great interest.

In fact, when he summoned the other party, there was nothing he needed the other party to do; it was just a subconscious act to see if the other party was still alive, and he had no intention of continuing to make the other party a slave.

Hua Ruyu smiled broadly.

"I'm happy. You're my master, how could I not be happy? The more powerful you are, the more advantageous it is for me."

Done.

She looked directly into Chen Lin's eyes.

"I came back to see you to check on you, because I'm going to a very far place and may not be able to come back. Now that I see you like this, I'm relieved."

Chen Lin raised an eyebrow.

"where are you going?"

He knew the other person was not being sincere.

The chances of her returning out of concern for him are slim. More likely, she's there to break the Nightmare Realm Pact between them, worried that his death would implicate her.

But there's no need to expose this kind of thing.

"I'm going to a strange interface to find out where I came from."

Hope flickered in Hua Ruyu's eyes.

"origin?"

"Are you looking for your parents and family? Have your memories returned?"

Chen Lin asked curiously.

The other party never mentioned their original background, only that they had lost their memories, but it seems that they have now recovered.

"I don't have parents."

Hua Ruyu's tone was desolate.

"I was actually created by someone, and I don't belong to a normal life form. Haven't you noticed how peculiar my form is?"

Chen Lin frowned.

He had also wondered about the other person's appearance. He had the curved horns of a demon, the wings of an angel, a strange flower phantom between his eyebrows, and other features. He was indeed a hodgepodge.

But I never doubted that the other person was not a normal person.

"Aren't you Ancestor Hongming? How could you have been refined?"

Hua Ruyu shook her head.

"I became like this not because of the Nightmare transformation, but because I originally had these energies in my body. Bei Wumeng is not my name, but a code name."

"What do you mean?"

Chen Lin didn't quite understand.

"I don't know the specifics very well. Most of my memories have returned, but some are still very blurry. I just remember that I came out of a strange place, so I want to go and find it."

"Why do you want to go looking for it? That could be very dangerous."

Chen Lin offered a reminder.

Since it was created through refining, it must have a special purpose. Now that it has developed its own consciousness, if the creator finds it, they might eliminate its consciousness.

"I know."

Hua Ruyu responded softly.

He sighed, "But I must find the person who created me and get rid of them, otherwise I might become a victim someday."

"Not necessarily."

Chen Lin pondered for a moment before answering.

Hua Ruyu looked at Chen Lin with a puzzled expression.

Chen Lin pondered for a moment and said, "Nightmare originated from a place called the Strange Kingdom, which is the most strange and troublesome place among all known regions. Since you have been mutated by the rules of the Nightmare Realm, it is equivalent to being tainted by the aura of the Strange Kingdom, and there is no way to get rid of it."

"That's what I'm trying to say."

He looked at Hua Ruyu.

"The contract between you and me is likely stronger than the contract between you and that alchemist, and the other party may not be able to continue to control you."

Hua Ruyu's expression shifted between light and dark.

After a long pause, he said in a deep voice, "Although the rules of the Nightmare Realm are troublesome, the place where I was created is also very mysterious. I must go back and resolve the hidden dangers."

Chen Lin did not try to persuade him further.

Everyone has their own principles. Although the other party is his contracted servant, he no longer wants to bind the other party and there is no need to control his will.

He changed the subject.

"Now that the Purple Emperor has been revived and is preparing to break the prison formation, will this affect you?"

"will not."

Hua Ruyu answered affirmatively.

“My inner world imprint was already very light, and now it has been completely dissolved. I am no longer affected by that formation, and I am no longer within the prison formation.”

Chen Lin nodded.

He then asked, "Your master, Hong Tingzhen, is currently living where I live. He has mentioned you before. Would you like to go and see him?"

Hua Ruyu remained silent for a moment.

"I'm not going to see him. Could you please tell him that it's not appropriate for me to show my face right now, so as not to implicate him in the future?"

Chen Lin's lips twitched.

Speechless, he said, "Aren't you afraid of implicating me?"

Hua Ruyu smiled.

“You are my master, you can’t run away even if you want to, and besides…”

"And what?"

Seeing that the other party seemed hesitant to speak, Chen Lin pressed for an answer.

Hua Ruyu pursed her lips.

She said softly, "I came to see you mainly to remind you of something: if you ever meet a girl with a three-colored flower mark between her eyebrows, you absolutely must not have any lustful thoughts about her."

"What do you mean?"

Chen Lin was somewhat bewildered.

Then, as if struck by a sudden thought, his expression turned strange.

"You wouldn't possibly..."

Hua Ruyu did not give a direct answer.

He said in a deep voice, "Just remember this: if you weren't so easily swayed by women, I wouldn't have had to expend my life force to make this trip. You don't need to worry about anything else, just remember my instructions."

Done.

His figure gradually faded away.

Chen Lin opened his mouth, but still couldn't stop the other person from leaving, watching them disappear.

"A sin!"

He gave a wry smile.

Hua Ruyu's words made him realize that the confused encounter he had with her back then was not only real, but had also resulted in a child.

But is that even possible?

Chen Lin felt that it was more likely that the other party was just being deliberately mysterious.

But this incident served as a wake-up call for him.

I really can't accept women anymore, even if it's necessary for special reasons, I have to find out their identities first.

Cultivators have long lifespans, and their descendants continue to multiply, numbering in the countless. However, he cannot disregard bloodline ethics like Mingyue Shuanghua, so he must be more careful.

The affair involving Hua Ruyu was merely an interlude.

Chen Lin was not affected at all, and did not even ask where the other party was going.

He himself is also in a lot of trouble.

If it weren't for the fact that he couldn't bear to part with them, he would even prefer that his family and friends stay away from him, so that he could do whatever he wanted without worrying about those around him being implicated.

Yuan Qing has not returned yet.

So Chen Lin found Wushuang and asked directly, "I can now transform your puppet body and suppress your Nightmare Realm aura. Do you want to leave your fiefdom and live outside?"

His eyes flickered slightly.

"Reporting to Master, Wushuang is doing well here and doesn't want to go outside, but she wants to transform her body."

"Alright, I'll help you transform it when I have time. It's unrealistic to expect it to be transformed directly into a real life. It can only be changed little by little. Whether you can ultimately achieve it depends on your destiny."

Chen Lin agreed.

In reality, he couldn't transform a non-living entity into a living one using his own methods, but he could give the other person hope. Only with something to look forward to can one live happily.

"Thank you, Master!"

Wushuang bowed excitedly.

Next, Chen Lin inspected the other treasures while waiting for Yuan Qing.

Several days passed in the blink of an eye.

Just as Chen Lin was wondering if the other party had really run away with the treasure, Yuan Qing finally returned.

"how?"

Chen Lin immediately inquired.

Yuan Qing took out the bracelet and looked at Chen Lin, saying, "The appraisal failed."

"Not a single piece of information?" Chen Lin was somewhat disappointed upon hearing the other party's answer, but still asked again, unwilling to give up.

He always felt that this bracelet was unusual, and that if he could unlock its secrets and use it, it would be of great help in dealing with the calamities he was about to face. That's why he was willing to pay a high price to have it appraised.

"It's not that we can identify it, it's that your compensation isn't enough."

Yuan Qing looked at Chen Lin.

"The appraiser I consulted said that your bracelet is very... terrifying. Even a Dominator-level expert would probably have a hard time controlling it. To find out the truth, it would be best to brand it first to suppress its backlash. Otherwise, he wouldn't dare to activate it casually."

"So what does he mean?"

Chen Lin immediately pressed for more information.

Yuan Qing explained, "That master said that if you are willing to sell, he can exchange it for any treasure you need. If you want to continue the appraisal, you have to increase the reward. He will first mark it for you and then examine it further."

"Does the other side possess a great many treasures?"

Chen Lin tentatively inquired.

Every treasure has value, and he doesn't necessarily need this bracelet; there's always the possibility of an exchange.

"Are you really going to sell?"

The nascent soul frowned.

He added, "I have a feeling that the appraisal master coveted this item, but he refrained from having any improper thoughts because of his professional ethics and because I am a traveling merchant."

"As a top-notch appraiser, what kind of treasures hasn't the other party seen? The fact that they could come up with such an idea is enough to show that this treasure is extraordinary. Once a treasure of this level is sold, it is not easy to obtain it again."

"If you insist on selling."

Yuan Qing pondered for a moment.

The suggestion was: "We can also identify the effects of the treasure first, so that we can know its accurate value."

"Thank you."

Chen Lin cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.

From what the other party said, he could tell that the Phoenix Seeking Phoenix Cuisine was still working.

There's still some goodwill towards them.

The effect may become very weak, but it definitely hasn't completely disappeared.

Did he ask for any compensation?

Chen Lin inquired about the details.

Since the other party has given him a reminder, he has to respond in some way; he can't just ignore their kindness.

Yuan Qing asked in confusion, "He said he wants Life Coins. Do you have such things? What are they used for?"

Chen Lin was not surprised.

He took out the character card to test whether the appraisal master recognized him. If he did, it would mean that the other party had been exposed to higher-dimensional scenarios and was trustworthy.

"Life Coins are a type of currency used on the Ferry of Life."

Chen Lin shared all the information he could.

Although the other party developed a liking for him because of the Phoenix Seeking Phoenix delicacy, he couldn't take advantage of it indefinitely. He needed to give some reciprocation. The information from the Ferry of Life was definitely of great use to a traveling merchant.

"There are places like this!"

Yuan Qing rarely showed a look of shock.

He then asked, "Could you tell me where the entrance is?"

Chen Lin hesitated for a moment.

He took out a quill pen, a scene item, and handed it to the other party.

However, he cautioned, "This item is connected to a Nightmare Realm scene, where there is the entrance to the Ferry of Life. But that scene is of an extremely high level. Without mastering high-dimensional eye techniques, you can't even see the beings there. You must use it with caution."

"besides."

"You can use this yourself. It's best not to trade it to anyone else. I have some arrangements in that scene and I don't want them to be destroyed."

Yuan Qing finished the task.

After checking it over, I was satisfied and put it away.

Looking at Chen Lin again, her gaze became even gentler, almost shimmering with emotion.

Chen Lin quickly broke the ice, asking, "Is that appraiser really that skilled? What's his character like?"

"He is a grade seven appraiser."

Yuan Qing only said one sentence, and Chen Lin didn't ask any more questions.

The word "seven colors" represents the highest level of the Nightmare Realm; even the quill pen scene doesn't involve seven colors.

As for his character.

Yuan Qing chuckled.

"Character is such an elusive thing; all perseverance is only due to insufficient temptation, so don't place any hope on character."

A slight pause.

She continued, "However, I am a high-class traveling merchant, so the other party wouldn't dare to do anything. If you want to continue the appraisal, I can take you there and guarantee your safety."

"Did he say how many Life Coins are needed?"

Chen Lin prefers to continue the identification process.

But he only has three Life Coins, and he doesn't know if that's enough to meet the other party's requirements.

Yuan Qing shook his head.

"The other party didn't say, but just told me to tell you that if you have Life Coins, you should come with me to talk to him in person, since I don't know the specific value of Life Coins and it's not good to bargain."

"Let's go then."

Chen Lin chose to believe the other party.

On one hand, he possesses the effects of the Phoenix Seeking Phoenix delicacy; on the other hand, he has mastered various high-dimensional techniques, making him stronger in the Nightmare Realm than in the Void Realm, and he is not afraid of ordinary dangers.

Yuan Qing didn't waste any words.

He stepped forward, grabbed Chen Lin's hand, and his whole body radiated light. The two of them then disappeared into the fiefdom.

It seemed like he had passed through layers of barriers and spent a long time before Chen Lin finally felt light and landed in front of a dilapidated courtyard.

The surroundings were shrouded in gray, and there was nothing to be seen.

The courtyard was filled with people of all shapes and sizes; Chen Lin even saw a water ladle covered in eyes.

However, he did understand why Yuan Qing took so long to return.

This appraisal expert is so popular that you have to wait in line to get an appraisal from him.

"This is the appraiser's private area. Without his token, you can't get in at all. Once the transaction is successful, you will receive the token. You can come here yourself to have items appraised in the future."

Yuan Qing explained to Chen Lin.

Then the two of them went into the courtyard and stood at the end of the line.

"What is the master's name?"

Chen Lin used telepathy to communicate with Yuan Qing.

It's definitely worth contacting such an appraiser; an appraiser who can appraise high-dimensional treasures is always useful.

"He doesn't have a name, so he'll just be called the Master Appraiser. You can just call him Master."

Yuan Qing's answer surprised Chen Lin.

But when I think about how this is the Nightmare Realm, it makes sense.

So I stopped worrying about it.

As the two talked, the crowd moved forward little by little, very slowly. It took them three whole days before it was their turn.

"came back?"

The appraisal master was an unassuming old man who greeted Yuan Qing upon seeing him.

Then his gaze fell on Chen Lin.

Chen Lin suddenly felt as if he had been dragged out of a dark corner, and all his secrets were exposed to the sunlight. Before he could react, the old man’s gaze shifted away, and the discomfort instantly receded like a tide.

"No wonder there are character cards; it seems they've gained quite a bit on the journey of life."

The old man made a comment.

Chen Lin did not respond to that statement.

Instead, he cupped his hands in greeting and went straight to the point: "Greetings, Master. I've heard that you can help me refine that bracelet. What kind of reward would you require?"

"It's not refining."

The old man answered calmly.

He then explained, "The aura contained in that bracelet is very domineering, and I dare not easily probe it, so I need to first place an imprint on it to suppress the backlash as much as possible."

"But this is not refining; it only leaves traces."

Whether you can refine it or not depends on your ability.

At this point, the old man looked at Chen Lin.

He said in a completely calm tone, "You don't want to sell this item? The reward I offer will definitely satisfy you. You can name any conditions you want, as long as they're not too unreasonable, I can meet them."

"Could you kill someone for me?"

Chen Lin did not refuse directly, but instead tentatively made a request.

"who?"

The old man's tone remained unchanged.

It seems that the conditions for killing him are not unacceptable.

"The Fisherman of Tianhu Lake!"

Chen Lin did not hesitate to say the name of the Fisherman of Tianhu.

Then stare at the other person.

This is a special space in the Nightmare Realm, which was created by the Star Emperor. Mentioning the name of the Fisherman of Heavenly Lake won't cause any major problems.

The old man's expression finally changed.

His face twitched violently.

He said in a deep voice, "Let's talk about the appraisal. If you want me to imprint your mark on it, you'll need ten Life Coins, plus two character cards."

"Don't think I'm asking for too much."

“This treasure is worth the price, and it’s also very dangerous. To be honest, I wouldn’t have taken on such a dangerous mission if Yuan Qing hadn’t spoken up for me.”

Chen Lin frowned deeply.

He glanced at Yuan Qing.

However, Yuan Qing did not respond; he simply stood aside, seemingly indifferent.

"Don't bother looking at her. Traveling merchants have some influence with me, but not much. If you want an appraisal, this is the price. If you can't afford it, then leave."

The old man waved his hand.

Chen Lin thought for a moment and then took out a rainbow flower.

"Master, could you possibly use this?"

He definitely couldn't produce ten Life Coins, so he had to find a way to use other items instead.

(End of this chapter)