65: Leaving the city

After Ye Xinghu also bid farewell, only Lin Chuan and Qin Yan remained in the courtyard.

This storm had finally completely subsided.

But the ripples in the hearts of the Diamond powerhouses, it was unknown how long it would take for them to calm down.

Qin Yan reaching Diamond Nine Stars directly raised the overall strength of District 81 by a large margin.

Many people were guessing how much the Ice Crystal Demon Python's potential had increased, whether it was Monarch Rank Nine Stars, or... if it really reached King-level, District 81 would completely change, and it was hard to say whether it would be good or bad.

At that time, Qin Yan might even be transferred directly out of District 81, into the Central City or even the Inner City...

"That potion of yours... was it really made from Commander Rank Yao Beast Materials?"

Even now, Qin Yan found it hard to believe.

"You wouldn't think I could get Monarch Rank Materials, would you? To be honest, I didn't know it would have such an effect either."

"That's true."

Qin Yan thought for a moment and felt that Lin Chuan had no need to lie to him.

Moreover, Lin Chuan had already given the potion directly to the old python, so there was nothing more to say.

Such a potion, even King-level powerhouses would fight over it.

"From now on, don't casually take out this potion. Once its effects are publicized, you'll probably spend the rest of your life confined indoors making potions."

"Food and lodging provided, and it's safe... sounds not bad!"

Lin Chuan said jokingly.

If it weren't for the fact that the advancement fruit and death fruit required Old Hei to fight himself, Lin Chuan would indeed have thought it was acceptable.

Others would provide the Materials, and Lin Chuan himself would just take eighty or ninety percent.

"..."

Qin Yan was speechless by this bizarre thought process and patted Lin Chuan's head.

"Stop being a smart aleck, remember what this old man said."

"I know. The Materials for this potion have already been used up, so I can't take it out even if I wanted to."

The enhancement fruit was indeed no longer enough.

"Those people just now are some of the most powerful individuals in District 81. Among them, Qian Feng is a 4-star, and Li Qiancheng is a 5-star. You can trade with them for anything you need."

Only then did Lin Chuan take out the business cards he had just received and examine them carefully. One was a guild leader, and the other was a leader of a beast-taming group. He could indeed obtain many Advanced Materials through them.

"I understand."

"Compared to your potion, the resources this old man gave you are insignificant. You can make any request you have, as long as this old man can fulfill it."

This promise was more important than anything.

"Don't say that, Old Qin, no, Old Qin. If you hadn't sent me here, I wouldn't know where I'd be right now. Let's just stick to the usual. Are you saying this because you don't want to pay?"

"Damn it, how could I be short of such a small amount of money."

"Then that's fine. I only have one request: take me out of the city for special training. I'll also collect some herbs along the way; maybe I can make a few more batches."

"Good, this old man will come to pick you up tomorrow."

After speaking, Qin Yan summoned the Eagle King and flew away.

Looking at that direction, he was probably going to find Lan Lan... Early the next morning, Lin Chuan got up.

Learning from the last lesson, to avoid being spied on by someone riding a giant eagle while he was asleep.

Sure enough, not long after, Lin Chuan was still washing up on the first floor when he heard a sound from the second floor.

"Oh. You're up quite early, aren't you?"

"..."

Lin Chuan was speechless; he had really guessed correctly.

Seeing Lin Chuan look at him with disdain, Qin Yan touched his nose, a little embarrassed.

Then, he threw a ring to Lin Chuan.

"This is for you."

"What, it couldn't be..."

"That's right, it's a Storage Ring. You can borrow it for now."

Qin Yan said casually.

"Holy crap..."

Lin Chuan carefully held it, looking left and right, but he didn't know how to use it.

"What are you doing with that knife, kid?"

Just as Lin Chuan took out a small knife, preparing to cut himself, Qin Yan stopped him.

"Blood acknowledgment of ownership!"

Lin Chuan said as if it were obvious.

"Acknowledgment my ass!" Qin Yan roared, "This thing is not registered; anyone who picks it up can use it."

"Oh, how do I use it?"

"Use your mind to sense it, just like communicating with a tamed Yao Beast."

Lin Chuan did as he was told. Subsequently, his vision seemed to enter a semi-illusory room, where some items were placed. He could easily control their positions and store or retrieve them.

"Old Qin, what are these things inside?"

"Food, water, sleeping bags, tents, and such. Otherwise, are we going to dig a hole and live in the deep mountains?"

Qin Yan looked at Lin Chuan with a speechless expression.

"Huh? We have to stay overnight? Not coming back at night?"

Lin Chuan had thought it would be like going to school, leaving in the morning and returning in the evening.

"You're dreaming, going out and back a few thousand miles at random, you want to exhaust this old man to death." Qin Yan was angry at Lin Chuan's ignorance, "There's enough in here for at least one or two months. Since you said you wanted special training, it naturally can't be casual."

"I know." Lin Chuan just lacked experience, he wasn't an idiot, so once he thought it through, he stopped dwelling on it.

"I have several alternative areas where Yao Beasts are active. Do you have any requirements? Since it's special training, unless you encounter danger, I won't intervene."

"I understand. A plains area would be best, I think."

Lin Chuan thought for a moment and said.

"Alright, then let's go to the Chaotic Stone Wasteland. Pack up, we're leaving immediately." Saying this, Qin Yan stepped forward and walked out of the house.

Lin Chuan had nothing much to pack; he just casually put the toiletries he had just used into his storage ring and followed Qin Yan out.

Before long, the giant eagle flapped its wings, carrying the two of them towards the outside of the city...

"Fatty, I'm off to special training. It might take a month or two. We'll talk about the Yao Beast meat when I get back."

"Ah? Brother Lin, then come back soon."

"Don't worry, I'll increase the dosage for you then."

"Brother Lin is awesome, have a safe journey..."

"..."

"Momo, I'm off to special training, so I can't film challenge videos for now."

"It's okay, the principal told me! But I have other video Materials, so Lin Chuan boss, don't worry~"

"What?"

When Lin Chuan opened Momo's latest video, he was speechless for a long time.

Who the hell is this, playing games so dirty, it's disgusting!

He looked at the ID, it was himself, so never mind.

It turned out that Lu Xiaomo had recorded all the videos of him and Lin Chuan playing as a duo, as well as occasional solo queues by Lin Chuan, and released another series called "Starting from Zero."

It focused on being utterly ruthless, and countless victims found common ground here...

As the giant eagle flew over the city wall, several hundred meters high, Lin Chuan came to the outside of the Ring City for the first time in his life.

Looking back, on the battlements facing outside the city, a cannon barrel was mounted every few meters. Rows of muzzles gleamed with a chilling light, making one shudder.

"Old Qin, are those cannon barrels still useful?" Lin Chuan asked.

In this world, there seemed to be no gunpowder weapons; all power came from crystal cores and Spirit Stones as energy sources.

"Those? They're all antiques. Some might even be older than me." Qin Yan laughed, then said seriously, "But they are absolutely effective. Xuanwu Ring City has been able to withstand successive Yao Beast counterattacks, and these crystal core cannons have played an indispensable role."

Lin Chuan nodded, looking at the dense forest below in silence.

Peace is only temporary; war is the eternal theme.