I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

Qin family.

Chen Lin handed over Qin Nianjun's purse and was immediately received by the clan chief, Qin Wanggu.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, have you seen my daughter?"

Qin Wanggu's temples were gray, and his breathing was unsteady, as if he had just been injured.

"Yes."

Chen Lin recounted the events of that time.

Then he took out a trophy he had obtained when he killed the madam.

Give it to the other party.

"This item should be able to be used as a medium to locate Nadihou's territory, but my abilities are limited and I cannot force my way in. Chief Qin will have to find a solution himself."

Qin Wanggu took the items.

He pondered for a moment and said, "Fellow Daoist Chen, you've come to visit Fairy Baiyin, haven't you? I see that your soul is unique, you should also be a Confucian Lord. Could you help me find my daughter?"

Before Chen Lin could respond.

He immediately made another promise.

"As long as Fellow Daoist Chen is willing to help, regardless of success or failure, I will give you a top-grade Soul-Searching Pearl. If you can rescue my daughter, my Qin family will be grateful for your kindness for generations to come, and I will grant you three wishes."

Chen Lin's eyes flashed.

The Supreme Soul-Searching Pearl is a rare item, not even found in the treasure vault of the Azure Peak Heavenly Palace. However, according to the book Yuan Zhimeng gave him, it is one of the main materials for the second Soul-Searching.

It was very useful to him.

The value of fulfilling three wishes of a dominant family is immeasurable. The other party has gone to great lengths, which shows that Qin Nianjun is very important to the Qin family.

However, Chen Lin still shook his head.

"I am honored by your high regard, senior, but I am merely the lowest-ranking executioner and have no ability to rescue Miss Qin. My escape from the territory of Marquis Di was purely by luck. Senior, you should seek out someone more capable."

Qin Wanggu fell silent.

For quite a while.

He nodded.

"Since Fellow Daoist Chen is unwilling, then let it be. But my promise will always be valid. No matter when you rescue my daughter, the promised reward will remain the same."

Done.

He took out a small, transparent bottle containing an amber liquid from his storage ring.

It was placed in front of Chen Lin.

"This is a spiritual liquid, a specialty of our Qin family, with many wonderful uses. Consider it a way to thank Fellow Daoist Chen for sending this information."

Chen Lin raised an eyebrow.

He came all this way, spending several years of his life, only to be given a bottle of spiritual liquid.

That's too stingy.

But he didn't say anything, put the bottle away, and then got up to leave.

When the matter was brought up back at the Silver Palace, the Silver Fairy smiled and said, "Don't underestimate this spiritual liquid. It is the foundation of the Qin family's livelihood. It is said that only one bottle is produced every hundred years. It is already very generous of you to be able to give it to you."

"Oh?"

Chen Lin was somewhat surprised.

"Does this elixir have any special uses?"

"It has many uses."

"It can be used to inscribe array patterns and draw talismans. It is even more useful for a rune cultivator like you. You can inscribe new rune strokes on your natal rune. Clan Chief Qin must have seen your identity as a rune cultivator, which is why he specially gave it to you."

After listening to the Silver Fairy's explanation, Chen Lin seemed to be deep in thought.

The other party was tempting him.

First, show him this treasure and get him addicted to it. If he wants to get more, he'll have to help him rescue people.

"Thank you for your guidance, Master."

Chen Lin expressed his gratitude.

Just then.

The big-eyed female disciple ran in to report again.

Holding a round piece of white jade in his hand, he bowed and said, "Reporting to Master, the princess of Yuansheng Kingdom sent this as a gift for Senior Brother."

"Oh?"

The Silver Fairy took the round jade in surprise.

Check it out.

He handed it to Chen Lin and said, "It's a piece of inheritance jade. It should contain important information. Activate it and check it yourself. It might be related to that Fellow Daoist Bai. But remember, no matter what they promise, don't get involved in their grudges."

Chen Lin held it in his hand.

After a slight hesitation, I tried to probe into his soul.

Even if Baiyujing and Yuansheng Kingdom had fallen out, they wouldn't resort to such methods against an outsider like him, so there shouldn't be any danger. Besides, he was also very curious about the princess's purpose.

The round jade was activated.

It suddenly emitted a faint glow, and then a golden dragon phantom appeared on it, exactly the same as the golden dragon pulling the chariot.

After a while.

Chen Lin withdrew his spiritual senses, a look of surprise and doubt in his eyes.

The thing inside this round jade was actually the zodiac inheritance mark of the golden dragon!
"what happened?"

The Silver Fairy raised an eyebrow and asked.

"It's nothing, I just can't figure out what that woman is up to."

Chen Lin had nothing to hide from his master, and he told him about the inheritance of the Chinese zodiac and the Golden Dragon's request for help.

The Silver Fairy remained silent for a moment upon hearing this.

He shook his head and said, "That Yuan Zhimeng is no ordinary person. Her thoughts are hard to fathom, but she must have discovered the situation of the golden dragon communicating with you and knows the secret of the zodiac inheritance."

"She might want you to take the lead so she can reap the benefits, or it could simply be a gesture of goodwill."

He paused for a moment.

She looked at Chen Lin.

“I can’t make the decision for you; you’ll have to decide for yourself. But according to you, you’ve already grasped the mysterious power associated with the Zodiac Secret Realm, so it’s unlikely that the other party wants to take advantage of you.”

"After all, this kind of power is not something you can master at will; it requires special talent."

“Master is right.”

Chen Lin echoed this response.

What he was worried about wasn't that, but rather how much the princess knew about the Zodiac Secret Realm, and whether she, like him, could break through the unique limitation of the Zodiac inheritance and enter the Zodiac Secret Realm.

They could even discern the anchor points he left behind.

In that case, his safety would be difficult to guarantee.

"Don't worry about it."

The Silver Fairy interrupted Chen Lin's thoughts.

"The path of cultivation cannot be about calculating everything. Why waste your energy on that? No matter what the other party's intentions are, just deal with them as they come."

"You are too cautious, which is why your cultivation is slow. Otherwise, with your destiny, you should have already advanced to the level of a ruler."

"Nothing has changed over the years."

The Silver Fairy immediately saw through Chen Lin's thoughts and couldn't help but reprimand him.

Chen Lin could only bow his head and agree.

But he didn't actually agree with it.

There are countless paths to take, but not all paths are the same. Only the one that suits you best is the right one.

"never mind."

The Silver Fairy waved her hand.

She knew her apprentice's temperament well, and knew that talking to him would be useless, so she stopped trying to control him.

He instructed, "No matter what, Xing Jun's cultivation must not fall behind. This technique originates from the creator of this world. Perhaps if you cultivate it to a deeper level, you will naturally have the ability to leave the world in this book."

"Speaking of which..."

“Our Xingjun is a subordinate of the Creator, and belongs to the management of this cultivation world. We are different from other beings in this world.”

Chen Lin shook his head.

"I think this is highly unlikely. I heard that the Book of Creation seems to be damaged. If the news is true, then the so-called creator has most likely perished."

Even if he didn't die.

"They should also be seriously injured or in a state of dormancy."

"The Book of Creation is damaged?"

The Silver Fairy frowned deeply.

It immediately relaxed again.

"Damage also has its advantages. It means that the space of this world is no longer absolute, and the hope of leaving has greatly increased. Therefore, we should further improve Xing Jun's cultivation to ensure that he will not collapse when he breaks free from the shackles."

“Master is right.”

Chen Lin agreed with this statement.

He painstakingly improved that trait for this very reason. He didn't want to finally find an opportunity to leave, only to be too afraid to go out because his life level wasn't high enough.

This situation has occurred many times in the past, from the Lower Yuan Domain to the Upper Yuan Domain, from the Inner World to the Outer World, from inside the Boundary River to outside the Boundary River, each step requires an improvement in the level of life.

They chatted for a while.

Chen Lin opened the Jade Pendant Cave and took out Sun Caiyi, who had transformed into a bird.

Let me explain the situation first.

Then he asked, "Master, is there any way to restore her?"

"Is Sun Caiyi still alive?"

The Silver Fairy was very surprised, but after examining her, she showed a helpless expression.

"No, unless one is promoted to the rank of Great Punisher, there is no way to neutralize the methods of a King-level strange creature. No matter how long the title of a King is, it is still a King, but..."

"But what?"

Chen Lin hurriedly pressed for more information.

The Silver Fairy pondered, "Didn't you say that Niu Niu from Guardian Hut Village is trying to control the Nightmare Realm? If she successfully takes over the Nightmare King's position, resolving this level of strange rules shouldn't be a problem."

"It's uncertain whether she can do it, and even if she can, it will take a long time."

Chen Lin sighed softly.

Niu Niu's current strength is only comparable to that of an Earl-level monster, at most a Marquis-level monster, far from the King-level monster.

He can't wait.

However, when it comes to the Nightmare King...

Chen Lin then remembered something else.

He asked, "If the Nightmare King is so powerful, then the emperor of that strange kingdom must be even stronger than a ninth-tier ruler. How could he possibly have fallen? Does Master know the inside story?"

"And there is the grand pilgrimage."

"What kind of god do they worship? It is said that divine light appears during worship, and treasures also appear with the divine light. Could it come from outside the so-called Book of Creation?"

"I'm not quite sure about that either."

The Silver Fairy's tone became serious.

"But one thing is certain: the divine realm of the mysterious kingdom is definitely connected to the outside world."

"I even have my doubts."

"The creator who opened up this cultivation world and the emperor of the strange kingdom were enemies, and they perished together in a great battle."

Chen Lin's expression shifted.

This idea actually has some merit.

"Master, you must be careful when you go to the strange land. Our Xingjun is sure to be a thorn in the side of the strange creatures."

He gave a silent reminder.

Then he asked, "When Master explored the Nightmare Realm, did he obtain a formal title?"

Judging from his contact with Di Hou, the formal title still had some effect. At that time, the other party knew that he was the Lord of Punishments, but did not take action immediately and even advised him to leave. It should be that the count's status was protected by strange rules.

Or perhaps they have certain authority to counteract the potential harm caused by the punishment of the ruler.

"I got it, and I'm still a marquis."

The Silver Fairy nodded in response.

Chen Lin gave an awkward smile.

He had worried for nothing; his master was indeed his master, even higher than his own rank.

"Oh, right."

The Silver Fairy remembered something.

He said to Chen Lin, "The titles in the Mysterious Kingdom need to be officially conferred to be considered legitimate, but the titles are related to the gods worshipped in the Divine Realm. It's best not to obtain them unless absolutely necessary."

"The disciple understands."

then.

The two chatted about some trivial matters and discussed the cultivation of the Soul-Destroying Finger technique. Several days passed in the blink of an eye.

After everything was settled, Chen Lin took his leave.

I strolled around the market.

I bought some usable materials and also gathered some information.

Then leave Blackrock Forest.

After leaving a certain distance, enter the Zodiac Secret Realm directly, and then transfer back to Horseshoe Mountain.

First, a giant platform was built in the middle, and then Bai Yujing's command sword was placed on it.

And illuminated with luminous gemstones.

Ensure it is visible at a glance from any direction.

To maintain its spirituality, this sword requires a massive energy supply, so it can only be used here, utilizing the unique power of Horseshoe Mountain's rules.

It's not very useful to carry it with you.

"Alright, with this, some petty scoundrels won't dare to act recklessly. Coupled with the Thousand Locks Formation's defense, you can basically guarantee your safety. You can cultivate here with peace of mind."

"And what about you, sir?"

Upon hearing Chen Lin's words, Su Er immediately retorted with a question.

"I need to go back to the Seven Star Realm."

Chen Lin answered truthfully.

Now that he has the brand-new Xuanjin Spear, his strength is no weaker than that of a Dominator. He can go back to handle some matters, and even if he encounters the main body of the Heavenly Lake Fisherman, he will have a chance to save his life.

Furthermore.

After Bai Yujing's rampage at the Four Seasons Manor, the Fisherman of Tianhu might not dare to attack him again.

There are also other identities such as being enshrined at Qingding Heavenly Palace and Langdang Mountain.

Things are different now than they used to be.

As long as Tianhu Fisherman doesn't go crazy, he should be able to stay rational and at least won't touch him for now.

"Then you must be careful, sir."

Suer did not ask to follow.

Having lost the means to summon ancestral spirits, her strength plummeted, making her far inferior to Chen Lin, and she became a burden instead.

"Don't worry."

Chen Lin smiled.

"I'll be back soon. You can stay here and cultivate without worry. Don't worry about the energy consumption of the Purple Light Tree. Absorb and use it as you please. If you die, so be it."

Done.

They then returned to their newly built cave dwelling.

We entered the Zodiac Secret Realm again, and then transited to Dream City.

This is the core area of ​​Star Ruins, closest to the Seven Star Realm, and the best place to enter the River of Destiny.

However, just to be on the safe side, Chen Lin did not take any action within the city. After all, the city lord was a top-tier mid-level ruler, and fluctuations in the River of Rules could easily attract his attention.

We still need to be careful.

Has anything major happened in the city recently?

Chen Lin brought Shen Xiaoyu closer for questioning.

"Reporting to Your Excellency, there is nothing unusual, but I heard that the major powers are forming an alliance to clean up the strange creatures in the core area and to recruit rogue cultivators."

Shen Xiaoyu answered respectfully.

"You don't need to worry about that."

Chen Lin said nonchalantly.

The other party is only a half-Void cultivator, so no matter how many times they are recruited, it won't be their turn. He might be a candidate, but he will leave soon.

They asked a few other questions as well.

After having nothing else of note, he gave Shen Xiaoyu some instructions and then left the city.

A day's distance away.

After confirming that no one was around, Chen Lin activated his innate domain and entered the River of Destiny with his true form.

Over the years, he had already figured out how to traverse the River of Destiny and had exchanged a set of secret techniques in the Heavenly Palace Treasury, which could speed up his journey through the River of Rules.

I took some time to get used to it.

Then, taking out the locator, he traversed the river like a streak of light, and in a short time, he arrived at the entrance to the Seven Star Realm.

I also collected some treasures of destiny.

Chen Lin unleashed his senses to investigate.

Sensing nothing amiss, he no longer hesitated, activated his Ninefold Armor for protection, and gently thrust the Xuanjin Spear forward.

Easily traverse the gaps between dimensions.

Then find the node and escape the river of fate.

His figure flashed.

Immersed in a dazzling starry sky. (End of Chapter)