I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

Having not seen him for so many years, Chen Lin dared not easily trust Xu Wuye and had to investigate him thoroughly.

Xu Wuye cooperated fully.

Upon hearing Chen Lin's question, he immediately replied, "Back then, when I broke through the prison array from the inner world, I encountered a star storm and had no choice but to forcibly detonate my innate talent and use the power of spacetime to escape."

"As a result, we unexpectedly entered a strange place."

"The place was filled with violent energy and the laws were extremely chaotic. I could only last for less than a month before my body could not withstand it and collapsed."

"But I didn't die. In fact, it broke the seal within me, causing the bloodline of the Bell-Gathering Beast to revive."

"So I cultivated there until thirty years ago, when my innate abilities were fully restored. I broke through space and came out to find that it was an outer space."

"Over the years, I have traveled to various places, trying to find a way within the boundary river, but I have not succeeded. Instead, I have attracted the attention of the slave hunting team, been ambushed, and then brought here to be auctioned off."

Chen Lin listened quietly as the other person finished speaking.

I find it believable.

He nodded again and said, "So that's how it is. No wonder I haven't heard from you. I thought you had already perished."

Xu Wuye sighed.

He said helplessly, "I'm sorry to have worried you, Brother Chen. I wonder how things are in the inner world now? Are my master and the others alright?"

"The situation has changed a lot."

Chen Lin recounted what had happened inside the border river.

When talking about the disappearance of the prison formation, Xu Wuye sighed, "I didn't expect the prison formation to have collapsed. If we had known this would happen, why did we risk our lives to break into the formation in the first place?"

"Nothing lasts forever."

Chen Lin was also quite moved.

He then added, "Fellow Daoist Xu, your situation has changed. I need to examine your body to confirm that everything is alright before I can release you. I hope you understand."

"It's alright. It would be more surprising if you didn't do this. Hurry up."

Having obtained consent, Chen Lin immediately released his soul power and probed into the other party's body, examining it thoroughly inside and out. Apart from a special bloodline power, there was nothing unusual.

"What kind of monster is the Bell Gathering Beast? I've never heard of it before."

After withdrawing his soul power, Chen Lin asked directly.

The special bloodline power within the opponent's body should be exclusive to the Bell Gathering Beast. It feels like its level is not low, already approaching a higher dimension, and its potential has not yet been fully tapped.

"It is a special bloodline."

Xu Wuye's expression was somewhat strange, as if he were in pain or bewildered.

After a long silence, he finally spoke: "I don't even know the origin of this bloodline myself. My master once told me that our Juling clan is not a naturally born being, but was created and has a special mission."

"Refined?"

Chen Lin was filled with surprise and doubt.

He then looked at the other person and said, "I remember you have an older brother, right? That means you also have parents. How could you still be a crafted being?"

Speaking of it.

He suddenly remembered the name of the other party's older brother, Xu Daoling. He had thought the name was strange at first, but it turned out that he was from the Juling Beast clan.

"I have parents."

Xu Wuye nodded in agreement.

He then explained, “The refining I’m referring to isn’t about myself, but about our ancestors. The specifics are impossible to verify now. The clan only left behind a rumor that as long as one can activate the bloodline of their ancestors, one can obtain powerful supernatural abilities. If one can complete the mission, one can glimpse the essence of the Great Dao and transcend it.”

Chen Lin frowned deeply.

Refining life is not strange. Any strong person who has mastered the primordial power can do it. His Crimson Ape bloodline is an experiment of the ancient witch, and it can reproduce just like that.

However, the name "Gathering Bell Beast" and Xu Daoling's obsession with collecting bells inevitably raise questions.

"What is the mission of your race? Is it to collect all kinds of bells?"

Chen Lin continued to ask questions.

Xu Wuye shook his head.

“There is no information about this in the inheritance. My brother suspects it, which is why he went to various places to collect bells. He also suspects that our bloodline is related to our voice, which is why he competed with you for the Tranquility Technique.”

"But now I can confirm that our bloodline is indeed related to the bell."

"It's not about collecting bells, but about manifesting them. It seems that the more solid the bells are, the higher the degree of bloodline activation."

talking.

Xu Wuye's aura surged, and a bell pattern slowly appeared between his brows.

Chen Lin immediately felt a strong sense of danger descending, as if he were being watched by some terrifying being. However, since his innate ability did not give any warning, it meant that the other party had no intention of killing him.

suddenly.

He had a thought in his mind.

The Tranquility Technique was activated, enveloping both him and Xu Wuye.

The sense of danger immediately decreased significantly.

"what?"

Xu Wuye exclaimed in surprise.

He exclaimed in surprise, "My bloodline supernatural power has actually been weakened!"

However, no sound came out as he opened and closed his mouth.

She understood something instantly.

After glancing at Chen Lin, the bell between her eyebrows suddenly flashed and shook gently.

"Ding!"

A clear sound rang out; though faint, it was still clearly audible in the quiet cave.

Chen Lin's head buzzed.

Immediately afterwards, his consciousness became turbulent, and his soul also became unstable.

But immediately.

His soul seed slowly began to rotate, and his soul power constructed an energy field in his soul meridians, dissolving the abnormal state into nothingness.

Xu Wuye kept looking at Chen Lin.

Seeing this, he showed a frustrated expression, and the bell between his eyebrows disappeared.

Chen Lin also put away his tranquility technique.

"Brother Chen's cultivation speed is still so amazing. After all these years, I thought that after activating my bloodline, I would be able to catch up with you. I didn't expect the gap to widen so much, and I even need you to save my life."

Xu Wuye was very depressed.

From childhood to adulthood, she was a favored daughter of heaven. Among cultivators of the same stage in the inner world, she felt that she was no worse than anyone else, until she met Chen Lin.

Chen Lin remained silent, instead looking thoughtfully at Xu Wuye's brow.

"what happened?"

Xu Wuye gently smoothed his hair and looked at Chen Lin with a puzzled expression.

"Show me the bell again."

Chen Lin took out a strangely shaped key, opened the cage door, and let Xu Wuye walk out.

Although Xu Wuye was surprised, he did as instructed and the bell pattern reappeared.

Then he asked, "Brother Chen, have you perhaps seen a similar pattern before?"

"All right."

Chen Lin touched his chin.

“It’s not a pattern. I’ve seen a cultivator from another race whose bells on his ears were exactly the same as yours in both shape and pattern. However, his bells were real, not an illusion.”

Xu Wuye was stunned.

He then pondered and said, "The other party may also be a member of the Bell Gathering Clan, and the fact that the bell has materialized indicates that the level of bloodline activation is very high, much higher than mine."

"Where did you see it, Brother Chen?"

“At a very high-level gathering, the other party wanted to trade for the Three-Eyebrow, Four-Eyebrow Flower, so I suspect that the Three-Eyebrow, Four-Eyebrow Flower might have an enhancing effect on your bloodline.” “Three-Eyebrow, Four-Eyebrow Flower? I’ve never heard of it.”

Xu Wuye shook his head.

Chen Lin then recounted the events of the exchange meeting.

Then, regretfully, he said, "It's a pity I couldn't find out the purpose from them back then. If I encounter them again in the future, I'll ask them for you."

I didn't dwell on it anymore.

Chen Lin changed the subject, explaining the current situation and the potential dangers.

Then he asked, "Will you come with me into the Nightmare Realm, or stay here?"

Xu Wuye gave a bitter smile.

“What choice did I have? Although the slave-catching team didn’t kill me for some reason, cultivators like us who come from within the boundary river are not considered equal beings. If I go out alone, I will be captured by the slave-catching team again, and next time no one will save me.”

Chen Lin nodded slightly.

He probably knew why the slave-catching team had let the other party go.

The slave-catching team exists to prevent the 'fish' from escaping. The fish were not raised by the old fisherman of Tianhu Lake. After verification, they were sold as slaves.

In this case.

If he is discovered, he won't even have the chance to be sold. The best outcome would be for him to be sealed away and await the judgment of the Old Fisherman of Tianhu.

Fortunately, his soul strength was high enough to conceal his aura well. Even a supreme expert would not be able to detect anything without getting close to investigate, otherwise he would have been discovered long ago.

Lin Xinyi and Xu Wuye have no objections, so there's no need to consider the others.

Chen Lin picked two healing fruits for Xu Wuye, allowing him to recover in the makeshift building, while he and Hua Yi went to another room.

"No response at all?"

After inspecting the blue alien race that was soaking in the spiritual liquid, Chen Lin asked Hua Yi a question.

Hua Yi answered respectfully.

"Reporting to Master, his body is not moving, but his soul fluctuations have increased slightly."

Upon hearing this, Chen Lin reached out and touched the blue alien's hand, then grabbed the other's mask.

But after thinking about it, I still didn't lift it.

Those who can drift across the River of Destiny are not ordinary in terms of strength and status. Since they are wearing masks, it means they do not want others to know their true faces.

He still wanted to leave Xingxu through the other party, but it would be better to respect the other party's privacy.

Not only did he not remove the mask, but he also put the gemstone bracelet back on the other person's wrist before straightening up.

He said calmly, "It seems he won't die anytime soon. Let's stop giving him the Black Gold Dew. Once we enter the Nightmare Realm, we'll see if we can wake him up using other methods."

Chen Lin gave Hua Yi an instruction.

The Black Gold Dew was something he had prepared to dispel the soul; he would be reluctant to give even a single drop to the other person, just to keep them alive for now, hoping that the master of the quill pen scene might be able to awaken them.

Everything is settled.

Chen Lin put Lin Xinyi into the Fruit Core Cave, then went out again to check the entrance and exit. He learned that Lord Tianduo was personally guarding it, so he didn't dare to go near.

However, he received some news.

The reason why Peach Blossom Sea allowed people to leave but not enter, and did not conduct a large-scale search, was indeed due to Peach Blossom Fairy. The other party was actually a disciple of Eight Trees, one of the major forces in Star Ruins.

Four Seasons Manor and Eight Trees are roughly equal in strength, so Fairy Peach Blossom would naturally not allow them to conduct a large-scale search within the city. If word got out that way, it would be as if Eight Trees were showing weakness to Four Rooms, which would likely result in punishment from the sect.

Although the ten major powers have dealings, they still have their pride. Helping to capture people is acceptable, but they can't go too far.

After watching for a while, Chen Lin summoned Tie Zhu back and prepared to return to the Heavenly Mystery House.

at this time.

A figure in white flew in from the entrance, shot towards the city, then turned back and landed in front of Chen Lin.

Chen Lin raised an eyebrow.

He remembered this person; he had met him outside the entrance when he first arrived in Peach Blossom Sea. The other person had asked him if he had come from inside the boundary river, as if he had discovered something.

"Fellow Daoist, how have you been?"

Chen Lin concealed his aura to the extreme, cupped his hands in greeting, and spoke.

"Haha."

The man in white laughed heartily.

"Fellow Daoist, you still remember me? I thought you had forgotten. May I ask your name?"

"Zhao Zhengyuan."

Chen Lin answered casually.

He has always used this name in the city, so there's no harm in saying it.

"So it's Fellow Daoist Zhao. My name is Mo Ziqi. Are you looking around here because you want to leave?"

The man in white glanced at Gege and asked at the entrance.

Chen Lin nodded slightly.

"I have such an idea. Now that the auction is over, I still have things to do. However, I need to check my storage ring before going out, which I am not used to."

"normal."

The man in white smiled.

"No one wants to be searched, especially since we are all high-level cultivators. It would be embarrassing if word got out. But there's no need to worry, fellow Daoist. Lord Tianduo has already sent people to retrieve the treasure. Once the treasure is retrieved, we will be able to find the target we are looking for, and then we can come and go freely."

Chen Lin thought to himself, "Just as I suspected."

His previous speculation was correct; Fu Tianduo hadn't made any big moves because he was waiting for something.

It is estimated to be a top-tier exploration treasure.

We can't wait any longer; we must enter the Nightmare Realm immediately.

Thinking of this, Chen Lin cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for reminding me, Fellow Daoist Mo. I won't keep you any longer. I'll take this opportunity to collect some cultivation resources in the city."

"Okay, until we meet again."

Mo Ziqi also cupped his hands in greeting and flew away.

Chen Lin hurriedly returned.

Instead of entering the Heavenly Secrets House, he put it away and found a secluded spot on the edge.

He has entered the Nightmare Realm this time and doesn't know when he will return. He can't operate inside the Heavenly Mystery House. If he comes out when everyone in the city has already dispersed, then he will be too obvious a target.

There was no delay.

Chen Lin took out a quill pen and a coin of merit.

Xu Wuye and Lin Xinyi were then released from the Fruit Core Cave. If the Fruit Core Cave couldn't be opened in the scene, the two of them wouldn't be able to complete their life mission and might easily get trapped inside and die.

As for the blue alien race.

Chen Lin thought for a moment, then left it inside to help him conduct an experiment.

Ready.

Chen Lin had the two women grab his body and placed the merit coins on the quill pen.

He took a breath and said, "Whether we can get rid of the current danger depends on whether the defensive array of this Peach Blossom Sea can block the sensing of the quill pen scene."

He was also a little apprehensive.

If you can't enter this scene, you can only switch to the Red Ape identity and use the power of the Life Treasure Chest's rules to make these people forget about you.

However, the sudden appearance of a strange, higher-dimensional life form within the city would still arouse suspicion, and being questioned would still be unavoidable.

suddenly.

Chen Lin's expression changed.

When the merit coin came into contact with the quill pen, its energy was absorbed, and the quill pen was also activated. However, it was as if there was an invisible barrier that severed the connection between the quill pen and the Nightmare Realm.

He was well aware of this situation.

It's the blocking effect of the protective array! (End of Chapter)