84: leave

As the day of departure drew nearer, Zhou Luo spent most of his Time Cultivating, apart from refining Pills every day.

It must be said, Cultivating on Spirit Veins is truly different.

He had now stepped into the mid-stage of Qi Training Third Layer. Although his strength was still lacking, his speed was already very fast, thanks also to the help of the Gathering Spirit Art.

Thinking of this, Zhou Luo couldn't help but miss the System's lottery function.

It was just a pity that in the nearly twenty days he had been there, only Fifth Miss Lin Xi had visited once. Other than that, he hadn't seen any other women.

This made him miss his wife and children in Zhou Garden somewhat.

During this period, the Main Family seemed to have become convinced that he didn't know the secret of the Spirit Mine, so they didn't continue with other probes.

This made Zhou Luo breathe a huge sigh of relief.

However, what he didn't know was that the Main Family's targeting had never stopped.

Lin Family, Great Elder's manor.

The kind Great Elder was seated at the front of the main hall, and to his lower left sat Seventh Elder Lin Guangping.

"Great Elder, do you really think that Zhou Luo doesn't know the hidden secret of the Spirit Mine?" Lin Guangping asked.

All information regarding the Spirit Mine's Second Level was sealed by the Main Family, making it incredibly difficult to investigate. This was also why the Great Elder had been unable to access the true secret all along.

However, the Death of Lin Xianlong this Time gave him an opportunity to reinsert personnel into the Second Level.

Although the Main Family definitely wouldn't let them contact the other Array Master, Zhou Luo might become a Breakthrough.

So the Great Elder spent a large sum to obtain a mid-grade Magical Artifact that could transmit messages.

This artifact was convenient, easy to carry and hide, and could ignore the isolation of Array Formation.

Because of this, its design was also very simple, only allowing the other half of the artifact to light up in two different colors.

According to the Great Elder's plan, if Zhou Luo discovered the secret, Lin Guangzheng and the others would make the artifact glow Jin light. If he didn't discover it, it would glow red light.

Just yesterday, that artifact lit up red, indicating that Zhou Luo had not discovered it.

Currently, Lin Guangping's question was actually one of doubt.

Because the Main Family's attitude towards Zhou Luo was simply too ambiguous.

First, they agreed to reduce his punishment, and then they even rewarded his numerous wives and concubines.

The excuse given was that they were being fair with rewards and punishments, rewarding him for saving others who were poisoned.

But anyone with a discerning eye knew that the Main Family was clearly showing goodwill.

Most importantly, yesterday Ninth Elder Lin Xuanfeng suggested that since the Spirit Mine was closer to Azure Origin Sect, Zhou Luo should go directly to the Sect.

This clearly meant they didn't want him to have contact with anyone else.

Therefore, the people on the Great Elder's side were getting restless.

Hearing this, the Great Elder remained calm, stating placidly: "The artifact will not lie, and if he knew, the Main Family would not let him go."

"Perhaps he has already sided with the Main Family," Lin Guangping said in a deep voice.

The Great Elder's eyes gleamed with shrewdness, and he said meaningfully: "We'll know after he returns."

"That will probably be after a Nian..." Lin Guangping said.

Going to Azure Origin Sect to study this Time would take at least a Nian.

And the Main Family would certainly not let Zhou Luo return home.

If they discovered that Zhou Luo knew the secret, the Great Elder's side would have to meet him on the way to the Sect, no matter the cost.

Even if it required a huge price!

But now, since nothing was discovered, there was nothing more to say.

The Great Elder shook his head and smiled indifferently: "Just a Nian, can they stir up any trouble?"

...

Time flew by, Zhou Luo left his room and walked out the main door.

He looked up at the glittering rock ceiling, spread his arms, and took a deep breath.

According to the days, it should be Time for him to leave these two days.

During this period, the Main Family seemed to have completely ignored him, but he didn't know if they would prevent him from leaving at this moment.

Thinking of this, Zhou Luo felt a little uneasy.

This unease continued until Lin Kai appeared.

He still had that indifferent face, his cold gaze falling on him, greatly increasing the pressure.

"Zhou Luo, you can pack your things and leave," he said expressionlessly.

Zhou Luo was stunned at first, then his heart filled with joy.

He could finally leave?

He looked at Lin Kai with some surprise, who then said in a deep voice: "Why aren't you preparing quickly?"

Zhou Luo turned and walked into the house, beginning to pack the things he had brought.

He hadn't expected the Main Family to let him go so easily this Time.

Thinking of seeing his wife and children, Zhou Luo couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion, a slight smile on his lips.

"Bai, we're finally going back," he hugged the Snow Mountain Spirit Cat and put it into his pet bag.

After everything was packed, he walked out of the house.

Lin Kai was still waiting there. He glanced at him, then turned and walked outside.

Zhou Luo immediately followed.

He had no attachment to this place, and leaving now filled him with joy.

Arriving outside the Spirit Mine, Lin Kai didn't say a word along the way.

Just as they were about to descend the mountain, the other party suddenly said: "You'd best make the right choice."

Zhou Luo knew what he meant and didn't respond.

Arriving at the pavilion at the foot of the mountain, Zhou Luo originally thought that the steward Lin Fu would come to pick him up.

But when he saw who had arrived, he was startled.

"Master."

He called out, then quickly stepped forward and bowed solemnly to him.

Lin Zhishou, wearing a white Pill Refining robe, saw him, and a look of relief appeared on his aged face.

"Have you been well here?" Lin Zhishou asked with concern.

"Thank you for your concern, Master. This Disciple is well," Zhou Luo lowered his head, feeling a sense of relief.

If Master came to pick him up, the Main Family definitely wouldn't stop him.

"Mm, I heard you even saved hundreds of the Zhou Family members. Not bad, not bad," Lin Zhishou said with great satisfaction.

"It's all thanks to Master's teaching," Zhou Luo said humbly.

"If you've finished packing your things, come with this Master," Lin Zhishou said.

Only then did Zhou Luo look up, a heartfelt smile on his face.

Afterward, he followed Lin Zhishou to the main hall.

It was then that he noticed there were some young men and women also sitting there.

The most noticeable among them was naturally Third Miss Lin Xin.

Today, her attire was very simple, wearing a plain white elegant long dress, her dark hair tied up with a white ribbon, with no other accessories.

Even so, it could not hide her ethereal temperament and graceful figure.

She stood there, looking at Zhou Luo, her usual arrogant expression now much more peaceful.

It seemed that she had also obtained the opportunity to enter an Immortal Sect to study at this Nian's Spirit Pill Gathering.

Besides Lin Xin, those young men and women were likely other Zhou Family Disciples who were selected for other skills.

This made Zhou Luo somewhat confused.

Did he not need to return to the Zhou Family?

Before he could think too much, he was already in front of Lin Xin, so he bowed to her: "Third Miss."

Although the other party was his Senior Sister, the proper etiquette still needed to be observed.

"Mm," Lin Xin responded.

"Let's go."

Lin Zhishou led the way out, and the other young men and women quickly followed.

When they walked out of the pavilion and saw a huge flying boat and more than a dozen powerful Zhou Family guards.

Zhou Luo suddenly realized.

He was probably going directly to an Immortal Sect to study.

Studying in an Immortal Sect takes at least a Nian.

It seems the Main Family is still not at ease with him and doesn't want him to have contact with the Great Elder after returning home.

Zhou Luo felt quite helpless.

He had originally wanted to experience the warmth of Family.

Unfortunately, nothing could go as he wished.

As he was thinking, the others boarded the huge flying boat one after another.

In previous Nians, going to an Immortal Sect to study was always led by Lin Zhishou.

Because he had a close relationship with a certain Elder of Azure Origin Sect, having him lead the group was also in hopes that the other party could take care of them.

It was just that due to the decline of the Zhou Family's Pill Refining path, there were no Zhou Family Disciples with Pill Refining skills every Time Lin Zhishou led the group, which was somewhat awkward.

Today, he finally didn't have to feel so stifled, and the smile on his face increased.

Everyone boarded the flying boat, and under the urging of another Middle-aged man, the flying boat slowly rose and sailed towards the distance.

Zhou Luo couldn't help but look back at the scenery behind him.

Although he had only stayed in this Spirit Mine for a month, the various experiences were fraught with danger, almost costing him his life here.

Now that he was finally leaving, he felt instantly relaxed.