137: Chapter 137 Return to Crimson Cloud Valley

When facing Lin Shen's inquiry, Lin Feng quickly answered, dumping all the information he had gathered onto Lin Shen all at once.

Through Lin Feng's narration, Lin Shen gained a further understanding of the events that had occurred over the past half year and the battles within the Shahai Secret Realm.

Xue Wuhai, known as the Bloody Butcher, was dead, having died under Zhao Yuanzheng's sword.

However, Sword Demon Dugu Yulong did not die. Knowing that he could not match them with sheer force after Xue Wuhai's death, facing the encirclement of Zhao Yuanzheng, Valley Master Gongsun Buxiu, and two others, cooperating with the Golden Core Realm of Canghai Sword Pavilion, he fought his way out of the encirclement all the way, and even slew many Golden Core Elders of the Four Great Sects.

Upon learning this news, a trace of worry involuntarily flashed through Lin Shen's heart.

Sword Demon Dugu Yulong, who possessed the strongest strength, did not die. If he were to make a comeback in the future and specifically target the grass-roots Disciples and Elders of a single Sect, it would definitely be quite a troublesome matter.

"Strength, strength! All fear ultimately stems from insufficient strength!"

Thinking of Sword Demon Dugu Yulong's terrifying strength, Lin Shen couldn't help muttering to himself in his heart.

If he made a Breakthrough to the Golden Core Realm, and if his thunder Sword Intent reached a higher level, how could he possibly fear this and that?

When all is said and done, everything comes down to one's own strength being sufficient to face those unknown fears and threats.

"Young Lord, Chiyun Valley is basically at peace now, and the other few Schools are also recuperating. Why don't you return with me? After all, Heishi City is merely a Mortal territory with very thin Spiritual Qi. Returning to the Sect, finding a place rich in Spiritual Qi, and cultivating in seclusion is the top priority."

After finishing recounting all the news he had learned, Lin Feng spoke to Lin Shen.

Hearing Lin Feng's words, Lin Shen nodded: "Very well, you return to the Sect first. I am fast and will arrive shortly."

What Lin Feng said made sense.

Although there was the potential threat of Sword Demon Dugu Yulong hiding in secret, the Mortal territory ultimately had too thin Spiritual Qi. Over these past three months, he could only barely rely on some Spirit Medicine to Cultivate through the small cauldron. As for absorbing the Spiritual Qi between heaven and earth?

Being able to ensure that the Spiritual Qi within his body remained abundant was already considered pretty good.

Moreover, the major battle had just ended not long ago. If Sword Demon Dugu Yulong wanted to sweep over, it definitely wouldn't be too early. He could just use this period of time to Cultivate with peace of mind.

Furthermore, as long as he stayed inside Chiyun Valley, relying on the grand protective array and the Grand Elder of Chiyun Valley, no matter how formidable Sword Demon Dugu Yulong's strength was, it was impossible for him to brazenly charge straight into Chiyun Valley like a reckless brute.

Even if he wanted revenge, he would only seek out those Foundation Establishment Cultivators and Golden Core Elders who were straggling alone or out executing missions.

Having made up his mind to return to Chiyun Valley, Lin Shen let Lin Feng return first.

After Lin Feng left, Lin Hu walked in.

"Father, I am going to return to the Sect!"

Looking at Lin Hu's slightly whitening temples, Lin Shen spoke with a smile.

As he spoke, he took out two bottles of Medicinal Pills from the Storage Ring that could prolong a Mortal's life and dispel illnesses.

Handing these Medicinal Pills to Lin Hu, Lin Shen exhorted from the side: "Father, keep these Medicinal Pills well. Swallowing one every year will definitely guarantee you longevity and immunity from all diseases. By then, if this child's cultivation breaks through to the Golden Core, perhaps I can still find some secret methods to help you step into the cultivation world."

Hearing Lin Shen's words, Lin Hu nodded, took the Medicinal Pill, and a gratified smile appeared at the corners of his mouth: "Father accepts your good intentions, but you must Cultivate bitterly on this trip and not waste time on your father's matters. As the saying goes, life and death are determined by fate, wealth and honor are up to heaven. For me, Lin Hu, to be able to father a Qilin child like you, Shen'er, I have no regrets in this life. How could I dare to covet the Dao of cultivation? You just need to take care of your own cultivation. Father certainly does not wish to become any sort of immortal cultivator."

Lin Hu still had self-awareness regarding himself.

He knew very well in his heart that while he might be able to act tyrannically in the Mortal territory, once he stepped into the immortal cultivation world, everything would have to start from scratch. Whether he could adapt to the cruelty of the immortal cultivation world and whether he could raise his Realm were entirely different matters.

As such, it was better to simply stay in the Mortal Realm and enjoy this wonderful period of time rather than forcibly becoming an immortal cultivator.

When the time came, if he became an immortal cultivator and stepped into the immortal cultivation world, under the condition of low cultivation, once someone used him to threaten Lin Shen, wouldn't he, as a father, become a burden to Lin Shen?

This was something Lin Hu was unwilling to see; he possessed the pride of being a father.

Lin Hu's tone in refusing to become an immortal cultivator in the future was resolute, and Lin Shen shook his head without saying much more.

He naturally understood Lin Hu's thoughts—he was unwilling to become a burden to him in the immortal cultivation world.

This involuntarily caused a warm current to rise in Lin Shen's heart.

Sure enough, in this world, he could trust no one else; the only one truly worth depending on and trusting was his own father.

With a smile,

Lin Shen waved his hand toward Lin Hu.

"Father, this child will definitely Cultivate diligently upon this trip and certainly will not disappoint Father's high expectations. In the future, if I break through to the Golden Core, I will definitely come to find Father at the first moment to share the joy. I only hope that Father takes good care of your health here in Heishi City, avoids disputes with others, and puts safety above all else."

As his voice fell,

a flash of lightning suffused the air.

In Lin Hu's gaze, Lin Shen's figure disappeared, as if he had never appeared at all.

"My son... Father will wait for the good news of your return!"

Gazing at the place where Lin Shen disappeared, Lin Hu's eyes were slightly red. Even though there was all sorts of reluctance in his heart, he still did not open his mouth to ask him to stay.

He knew that ever since Lin Shen's Spiritual Root was detected and ever since Lin Shen became an immortal cultivator, the two of them were completely no longer people of the same world.

The only thing he, as a father, could hope for was that Lin Shen could be safe and sound...

Seven days later.

Chiyun Valley. High up in the sky, a flash of lightning shuttled past. Lin Shen, who had deliberately concealed his whereabouts and intentionally came from another direction, quickly landed within Chiyun Valley.

His sudden appearance instantly attracted the attention of quite a few Disciples within Chiyun Valley.

"Senior Brother Lin! It is Senior Brother Lin Shen!"

"He did not die; he has returned safe and sound!"

"Quick, quick, quick, go report to the Valley Master! I told you so, Senior Brother Lin is blessed with great fortune and a thick life. Treating others kindly on usual days, how could he possibly have fallen just like that?"

With Lin Shen's appearance, the surrounding Disciples who saw his appearance instantly broke into discussion.

Quite a few people enthusiastically stepped forward to cup their fists and bow to Lin Shen, congratulating Lin Shen on his safe return.

Facing everyone's congratulatory voices, Lin Shen was refined and amiable, nodding and responding to each and every one of them.

Because Mo Shenggu had already entered the Sect Blessed Land to Cultivate in seclusion and break through to the Golden Core when they headed to the Shahai Secret Realm, he still hadn't emerged from secluded cultivation yet.

Therefore, Lin Shen did not head to Luoyun Peak. Instead, after entering Chiyun Valley, while listening to everyone's discussion, he headed toward the Sect Masters Main Hall.

Half a year later, he suddenly returned.

Wanting to enjoy his previous or even better treatment in Chiyun Valley, Lin Shen naturally had to first go pay respects to Valley Master Gongsun Buxiu, and by the way, perfectly conceal and explain how he had escaped alive.