246: Lin Xiao's worries

“Hmm?”

Looking at the storage ring floating in front of them, their eyes lit up after they recovered, as they had vaguely guessed what it was.

As expected, the next moment, Lin Xiao’s voice rang out.

“Be careful after you go over. Your safety is paramount. The items inside should be enough for you to protect yourselves.”

“What is it?”

Upon hearing this, Qin Wudao curiously took the storage ring and, after his Mental Energy probed inside, his pupils instantly dilated, and his face was filled with astonishment.

“This, this is…”

“What’s wrong? Why are you reacting so strongly, kid?”

Seeing this, Hu Qianxue and the others’ curiosity was piqued. They all took the storage rings and looked inside.

But the next moment, they were stunned by what was inside!

Ancient Weapon-level protective accessories, various Advanced Talismans, and Medicinal Pills—at a glance, none were below seventh-grade. Healing, attack, defense, and restraint were all readily available.

Besides these, there were also various other miscellaneous items with strange and varied effects, such as jade pendants that could conceal one’s aura; Advanced Puppets that could be used for restraint; and Formations that could be formed by simply throwing them out. All the items were in complete sets.

“Listen to me carefully, all of you.”

Looking at the stunned crowd, Lin Xiao lightly coughed twice and instructed.

“The items in the storage ring must be used up when you return. Don’t save them.

The first thing you do after going over is set up a teleportation Formation, and then try not to act alone.

Also, there are Medicinal Pills for Breakthrough and Cultivation inside. After you go over, don’t forget to diligently Cultivate…”

At this moment, Lin Xiao was quite nagging, talking endlessly.

But the few of them all listened respectfully, even Qin Wudao and Hu Qianxue, as this matter could concern their lives if not handled carefully. How could they not be cautious?

“Alright, get ready to depart.”

Upon hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Just then, Lin Xiao looked at the two leading Disciples again and, feeling uneasy, instructed them.

“Especially you two, remember, your main purpose for going this time is to gather intelligence. I’m only giving you ten days.

After the time is up, no matter how the mission is completed, withdraw immediately. Don’t do anything extra. Do you understand?”

Lin Xiao’s tone at the end already carried a hint of warning. He knew how much trouble his two Disciples could cause, and he truly wouldn’t feel at ease without a warning.

“Oh, don’t worry, Revered Master.”

Qin Wudao patted his chest to assure him, and Hu Qianxue did the same, but the more they acted this way, the more uneasy Lin Xiao felt.

“Sigh…”

Lin Xiao sighed, then extended his palm. Immediately, two “embroidery needles” appeared in his hand.

“Take them.”

Lin Xiao casually tossed them, and the two embroidery needles turned into streams of light, floating in front of the two, while he didn’t forget to warn them.

“I have stored power within them, capable of killing a Great Emperor, but there is only one chance.

Remember, don’t use them unless absolutely necessary.”

“Yes, thank you, Revered Master!”

Upon hearing this, the two immediately beamed with joy. They knew that since their Revered Master said they could kill a Great Emperor, it was absolutely not an empty boast.

They were naturally familiar with the Celestial White Jade Pillar and Jia Hai Purple Gold Beam, these two Supreme Emperor Weapons. With these two Divine Artifacts by their side, their confidence also increased by a few points.

“Then we’ll be going first.”

Watching the two wave goodbye in front of the spatial passage, Lin Xiao, who had originally fallen silent, couldn’t help but give another instruction.

“Hey, you two, don’t forget what I, your Revered Master, said earlier!”

“Yes, yes, yes!”

Amidst a chorus of agreement, the two entered with the others. Not long after, Hu Qianxue and the others appeared on the other side of the sea.

After crossing over, the few of them did not leave immediately but cooperated with each other to start setting up a teleportation Formation there.

“Phew…”

Seeing this, Lin Xiao finally withdrew his gaze, but his face still carried a faint worry. Turning around and sitting down on his stone seat, he looked at the crowd below and waved his hand, looking a bit weary.

“Alright, everyone can go back for now.”

“Yes.”

Upon hearing this, everyone turned and dispersed, but each of them looked somewhat regretful. After all, they had all wanted to go, but they hadn’t expected there to be a Seal blocking the way.

However, it was good that, according to their Palace Revered Master, they would be able to enter and exit in another year or so, which was like a nap for those who had lived for hundreds of thousands of years.

As everyone left, the main hall immediately became spacious again. Yun Ling’er did not leave but walked behind Lin Xiao, her ten slender jade fingers skillfully resting on his shoulders and massaging him.

“Phew.”

Feeling the familiar aura from behind him, Lin Xiao finally relaxed. He then tilted his head back, looking at her bright eyes and white teeth, and the hint of worry on his face also dissipated as he sighed softly.

“Ling’er, do you think I shouldn’t have let those two go?”

After learning that the world on the other side was stronger than this one, Lin Xiao had already been reluctant to let his two Disciples go.

After all, people from their side couldn’t cross over, and if something happened to those two Disciples, Lin Xiao couldn’t imagine what he would become.

“You are always like this.”

Yun Ling’er spoke slowly, the movement of her fingers unaffected by her gentle voice, continuing to knead.

“You want to protect everyone by yourself, but sometimes, you also need to let go appropriately.

They are not children anymore, are they?”

“Hmm.”

Lin Xiao nodded slightly, looking at the now empty sea surface opposite him. Although he still had some worries in his heart, they had clearly faded quite a bit.

Indeed, if he wanted to, he could protect these children for a lifetime until they reached his level, but in that case, Cultivating Immortality would seem to lose much of its meaning.

Take Dragon Xiaoyao, Phoenix Yang, and others, for instance. Although they are now covered in glory and appear infinitely splendid outside, which of them isn’t a peerless Genius who fought their way out of an era?

Talent determines the lower limit, but effort determines the upper limit.

Lin Xiao did not want to restrict his Disciples’ growth process. Since they wanted to go, as their Revered Master, he naturally had to choose to fully support them.

“Sigh…”

Thinking of this, Lin Xiao clicked open the System page, then slowly closed it. His eyes also slowly closed, but he had already made up his mind.

Since that was the case, he could no longer waste time. After his Disciples returned, he would enter secluded Cultivation, because only absolute strength was his confidence to support his Disciples.

Also, ten days…