I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

Chapter 2194 Request
Chen Lin did not attempt to escape again.

The opponent's spatial abilities are extremely strong; with his own abilities, there is absolutely no possibility of escape.

To resist the opponent, besides relying on the flames of the iron pillar, the only option is to use the spatial talisman left to him by the blue alien race. That talisman allows him to temporarily master the rules of a ruler-level space, which should be able to break through this space.

Think of this.

Chen Lin instructed Tie Zhu to break open the fruit pit cave in preparation for retrieving the talisman.

But before Tie Zhu could act, the old man's killing intent vanished.

Then, with a flick of the fishing rod, a bright red thing was caught and swayed as the old man caught it in his hand.

"Hiss... Hahaha, not bad luck!"

The old man held his catch under his nose and sniffed it intensely, then let out an excited laugh.

Chen Lin, however, looked solemn.

He could clearly see that what the other party had caught was not fish or shrimp, nor monsters, but a woman wearing a red bellyband.

That guy is a pervert!
Also.

The fact that the other party was able to fish up a red bellyband made him suspect that there was someone being imprisoned below the thick fog, since fish and shrimp don't wear bellybands.

"Congratulations on your great achievement, senior."

Chen Lin instructed Tie Zhu to pause his entry into the Fruit Pit Cave and continue trying to communicate with the other party.

The opponent is very likely the legendary Great Demon of the Wheel Realm. Even if we take out the talisman, we may not be able to escape.

It's best to resolve the issue through communication.

High-level demons don't really value their offspring, because most of their offspring haven't developed intelligence yet and can't form any emotional bonds.

If the other party really values ​​that tiger demon, they will have to take action against him before he even enters the mountain.

"We certainly gained a lot."

The old man took another deep breath of the scent emanating from the bodice, then carefully put it away, reluctant to put it away.

Then he looked at Chen Lin.

"You're lucky. I have a rule: if you catch something while fishing, I won't kill anyone for a year. Your life is safe."

"But while the death penalty may be waived, punishment will not be spared."

The old man's smile vanished.

“Although my grandson has not yet developed his intelligence, he is exceptionally talented. You killed him, depriving me of a potential successor. Therefore, you must make amends.”

"I wonder what your request is, Senior?"

Chen Lin immediately inquired.

At the same time, I felt a slight sense of relief.

If the other party brought him here to make him do something, rather than to take his life, then there is still room for maneuver.

"Give you two choices."

The old man spoke calmly.

“One life for another. You killed my grandson, so you will stay here, sign a slave contract with me, and serve me for life.”

Chen Lin did not speak.

Actually, this request wasn't unacceptable to him.

To others, signing a slave contract is worse than death, but he was only there to complete a mission. He wasn't bound for life; the contract would naturally disappear once the mission was finished.

Even staying close to the other person is safer than in other places.

But that's definitely not the other party's real purpose, so even if it wanted to stay, the other party wouldn't agree.

"second."

The old man continued speaking.

“We will sign a contract, and when you one day ascend to the temple and gain control of it, you will give me this Lianyun Mountain Range.”

Chen Lin was stunned.

Looking at the other person with suspicion, not understanding why they would make such a request.

Did he foresee the future and believe he could control the temple, or did he cast a wide net and use this method on all potential individuals who came here?

"What, you don't want to?"

When the old man saw that Chen Lin remained silent, his face immediately turned cold.

Chen Lin quickly clasped his hands in a fist salute.

He said respectfully, "I am honored by your high regard, senior. I will choose the second option. However, my cultivation is low, and I am afraid I will have little chance of controlling the temple. I hope you will not blame me then."

"hehe."

The old man smiled again.

"It's alright. Man proposes, God disposes. If it works, you'll keep your promise; if it doesn't, then forget it."

talking.

He flipped his wrist and took out a yellowed piece of paper.

He forced blood from his fingertips, quickly wrote the contract on it, and then with a flick of his wrist, the paper flew to Chen Lin's face.

Chen Lin reached out and caught it.

After reading it word by word and confirming that there were no linguistic traps, I marked it with my own mark.

The paper melted instantly, like ice and snow.

Finally, it condensed into a single droplet and fell into the thick fog below.

Chen Lin frowned.

He didn't feel the power of the contract, but this strange contract method was something he had never seen before, and it didn't seem to follow the normal procedure.

"Don't worry."

Once the contract was signed, the old man's expression softened considerably.

He gently reassured Chen Lin, "This is just my way of using the power of the lake below to condense the power of the contract. As long as you don't break the contract, it won't harm you in any way."

"but."

He changed the subject.

"If you break the contract, you will be pulled into the lake by the power of the contract and become nutrients for the lake water."

"Furthermore, I advise you not to try to forcibly break the contract. This lake connects many planes, and even a Wheel Realm cultivator would not be able to contend with it."

Chen Lin nodded.

"Don't worry, senior. I am a man of my word. Even without a contract, once I have made a promise, I will never go back on it."

"hope so."

The old man took out another item from his sleeve, which was the same flower that had been on the cliff earlier.

He tossed it in front of Chen Lin and said, "Since you've seen it, I'll give it to you."

"This thing was originally just an ordinary spiritual flower, but it has mutated due to the constant nourishment from the energy I release over the years. If you use it when you advance to the Cage Realm, it will increase your chances of advancement by at least 30%."

Chen Lin looked at the flowers.

It really is a case of slapping someone and then giving them a sweet treat.

However, he couldn't possibly refuse such a benefit offered to him, so he accepted it without hesitation.

Then he tentatively asked, "May I ask your honorable name, senior? If I ever truly gain control of the temple, how can I contact you?"

"You don't need to ask any of these questions. Once you control the temple, you will know everything naturally."

The old man waved his hand, about to send Chen Lin away.

"Wait a minute!"

Chen Lin quickly interrupted the other party.

He quickly said, "With my current cultivation level, there's absolutely no hope of completing the task you asked me to do. Could you please explain your cultivation experience and the situation of the Wheel Realm so that I can improve my strength more quickly?"

The old man shook his head.

"The Wheel Realm is just a starting point. It's impossible for you to control the temple through martial arts cultivation alone. You need a special opportunity..."

Chen Lin felt the sound growing more and more distant.

next moment.

The person has returned to the cliff.

Looking around, it was still pitch black, as if the experience had just been an illusion.

He stroked his chin and pondered for a while.

Chen Lin spread his soul wings and flew back to the other side of the river.

Without saying a word, he led Hua Yi and the others swiftly along the river. They encountered no danger along the way and reached the other side of the mountain range in just a few days.

"strangeness."

"It went so smoothly?"

As the group emerged from the canyon, Sun Shenggu and Bai Qingshui exchanged a glance, marveling at each other's abilities.

According to the information they had, the Lianyun Mountains were extremely dangerous, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them a dead end. The fact that they had crossed over so easily made them feel like it was all a dream.

Hua Yi was also surprised.

However, she knew that this situation must be related to Chen Lin, because Chen Lin had been traveling at a rapid pace, completely abandoning his usual cautious approach.

"go!"

Chen Lin took out a map to determine the location and then called the others to disappear into the darkness.

This time he became more cautious.

Although the old man was powerful, he could only control the Lianyun Mountains. If he encountered danger outside the mountains, the other party would not be able to help him.

The group walked and stopped intermittently.

Sun Shenggu and Bai Qingshui were unfamiliar with the terrain on this side of the mountain range, and the map was even more vague, so they could only determine their location as they walked.

The two men were responsible for scouting the way, while Chen Lin pondered the old man's words.

The other party was undoubtedly a Wheel Realm expert, but he felt as if he was trapped in that space, or perhaps hiding inside and afraid to come out.

What is the reason?
Is it fear of the eerie creatures in the darkness, or the people in the temple?
and also.

The old man said that once he controlled the temple, he would give the Lianyun Mountains to the other party. Why was that?
Does the temple have the authority to demarcate this territory?
I thought and thought but couldn't figure it out.

But Chen Lin thought of a possibility: if he could control the temple, he might be able to dispel the darkness of this world.

He can try to work in this direction.

of course.

He doesn't have that ability now; he can't even enter the temple on his own initiative.

"Dad, do you think those people in the temple space might also have wanted to control the temple, but failed and were imprisoned as a result?"

Tie Zhu helped Chen Lin analyze the situation.

"possible."

Chen Lin believes that Tie Zhu's analysis makes some sense.

However, with so little information, making assumptions out of thin air is not advisable and could easily lead one astray. It's best to ignore these concerns for now and focus on improving one's capabilities.

A month goes by in a blink of an eye.

After many twists and turns, they finally arrived near Yuming City.

Before even entering the city, they encountered several groups of cultivators and learned quite a bit about the situation.

This excited everyone.

Yuming City was not breached. On the contrary, tens of thousands of cultivators gathered in the city, including three at the Wheel Realm and hundreds at the Cage Realm, forming a powerful force.

The city was expanded several times.

Not only that, but there are also experts in Qimen Dunjia within the city who have set up formations around the city, making it accessible only through the city gates and avoiding the danger of monster attacks.

Security has been greatly enhanced.

"It seems we made the right choice coming here."

Following the main road to the vicinity of the city, looking at the majestic city gate and the constant flow of people, Chen Lin finally felt the atmosphere of normal life.

"what?"

At this moment, a group of five people walked out of the city gate. One of them, a woman in blue, glanced in their direction and let out a soft exclamation.

"Is that Qianyu?"

The woman in blue quickly stepped forward, glanced at Hua Qianyu behind Chen Lin, and tentatively asked a question.

"No, you got the wrong person."

Hua Qianyu responded in a deep voice.

Chen Lin frowned slightly upon hearing this.

Hua Qianyu's unwillingness to acknowledge her identity suggests a conflict with the other party. Having an enemy appear before even entering the city is not a good sign.

Moreover, the woman in blue, along with her companion, all possessed a powerful aura.

At the very least, he's at the late stage of the Mangjing realm.

However, the woman in blue did not make a move. She just gave Hua Qianyu a deep look, then revealed a strange smile, turned around and returned to her companions, quickly leaving along the main road.

Wait until the other person is far away.

Chen Lin then looked at Hua Qianyu, waiting for her explanation.

Hua Qianyu pursed her lips.

He sighed and said, "That's Zhao Xining from the Zhao family. Back in Baili City, he was always overshadowed by me and suppressed by me at every turn. Now that he sees me like this, he must feel a sense of triumph."

"But don't worry, everyone."

“I have no grudge against her. She may humiliate me, but she wouldn’t go so far as to attack us.”

Explained it.

She looked at Chen Lin and said, "I didn't expect her to come here too. Then there might be other people from Baili City who have come here. Let's go into the city and look for them."

Chen Lin nodded.

Without asking any further questions, he strode toward the city gate.

There are not many restrictions on entering the city; you just need to be checked to make sure you're not a monster.

The city was very prosperous.

Furthermore, many luminous gems are hung along the main streets, illuminating a certain area. Although not as bright as during the day, this greatly facilitates daily life.

"Are you two coming with us, or will you find your own accommodation?"

After strolling around for a while, Chen Lin asked Bai Qingshui and the other person questions.

The two seemed to have reached an agreement and immediately replied, "If you don't mind, sir, we would like to stay by your side forever."

"can."

Chen Lin did not refuse.

In such a dark environment, obtaining information is very inconvenient, and Hua Yi and Hua Qianyu are too weak, so he really needs their help.

"However, we must make the unpleasant points clear from the outset."

Chen Lin looked at the two of them and said solemnly, "If you choose to follow me, then you must obey my orders. I can provide you with some resources and help you withstand some dangers."

"I won't stop you from leaving whenever you want."

"But you must explain the situation to me before leaving, and you cannot betray me, otherwise I will not tolerate it."

The two bowed simultaneously.

They said in unison, "Rest assured, sir. Since we have chosen to follow you, we will never betray you."

Chen Lin nodded in satisfaction.

He took out the remaining spiritual fruits from the package and distributed them to the two as a reward for their submission.

Now that they have a safe place, he will have Tie Zhu reopen the Fruit Core Cave and take out all the resources inside, so that spiritual fruits will no longer be scarce.

After finishing dealing with the team's affairs.

The group continued to explore the city and look for lodging.

It was quickly understood.

This is a settlement, not a typical city, so there are no inns here.

The city was divided into inner and outer cities. The inner city had three areas, each with a Wheel Realm expert. To live in the inner city, one had to choose a Wheel Realm expert to attach oneself to.

Otherwise, one would have to live in the outer city.

The so-called outer city was actually an area that was expanded later. Outside the original old city walls, there were no decent buildings, only simple dwellings.

even so.

Finding a place to stay isn't easy.

Whether renting someone else's place or building your own house, the price is extremely high, and they don't accept ordinary treasures or gold and silver, only rare and precious materials, as well as necessities such as food.

As the leader of the team, he naturally has to take responsibility for this.

So Chen Lin found the person in charge, took out everything he could, including a piece of tiger demon meat, and bought a piece of land.

Then we started building the dwelling.