Steal? Am I that kind of person?
Hearing Xu Lianyu’s words, Lin Chen couldn’t help but shake his head helplessly.
The materials he brought back from the secret realm this time were only enough for Lin Chen to refine these four magic artifacts.
He had given one to Mu Qingxuan,, and the other three were intended for his master and senior sisters. He himself, possessing the Primordial Myriad Transformation Cauldron with unlimited storage space, naturally did not need this storage artifact.
After handing the White Jade Bracelet to Xu Lianyu, Lin Chen then went to Yang Yuemin’s residence and likewise handed over the White Jade Bracelet.
"Did you refine this yourself?"
Yang Yuemin took the White Jade Bracelet offered by Lin Chen, her divine sense delicately probing into it, feeling quite shocked.
Because the storage space in this White Jade Bracelet was nearly a hundred cubic meters, even vaster than the one she used.
Ordinary space artifacts only had about ten cubic meters or so and were already considered exorbitantly priced. Even if one encountered a higher-level one, it would be no more than fifty cubic meters at best,, highly valued and priceless,, hard to come by,, yet Lin Chen had now given her such a large gift.
Speaking of which, since Lin Chen had come to Jade Bird Peak, Yang Yuemin really hadn’t given him much in return,, realizing she hadn’t quite lived up to her responsibilities as a master.
"No, this item is too precious; I can’t accept it."
Yang Yuemin handed the White Jade Bracelet back to Lin Chen, verbally rejecting it.
"Master, please accept it. I used the materials I obtained from the secret realm to refine a few. Not only do you have one, but the other senior sisters do too,, consider it a small token of my appreciation."
Lin Chen spoke gently, and upon hearing his words, Yang Yuemin no longer postponed the matter. With the conversation having reached this point, she would chill Lin Chen’s heart if she continued to refuse.
"Master, actually, there is another matter I wanted to discuss with you..."
Lin Chen spoke and relayed to Yang Yuemin the news of Mu Qingxuan’s arrival at Jade Bird Peak to serve as his maid.
Although becoming a True Disciple and taking a few maids or subordinates wasn’t a big deal, as other peak masters with True Disciples had done so in the past,
Lin Chen thought that Jade Bird Peak was different,, with only a few True Disciples,, so it seemed best to report to his master.
After hearing Lin Chen’s words, Yang Yuemin did not say much and directly granted permission. However, she couldn’t help but ask one more question with a smile that was both amused and inquisitive, as if she was very curious.
"Does your fourth senior sister know about your recruitment of a maid?"
Naturally, Yang Yuemin could see that ever since Lin Chen arrived at Jade Bird Peak, Xu Lianyu had become rather different,, all because of Lin Chen’s influence.
"My fourth senior sister knows."
Lin Chen thought about Xu Lianyu’s reaction when she learned that Mu Qingxuan had come to Jade Bird Peak: initially a bit irate, thinking he was like those other men, bringing Mu Qingxuan back for those reasons.
However, after Lin Chen’s explanation, Xu Lianyu didn’t say much else.
"Alright, your eldest senior sister and the others are still in seclusion recuperating from their exertions. Leave the Jade Bracelets you’re going to give them with me, and I’ll pass them on."
Yang Yuemin said calmly, and after hearing this, Lin Chen nodded, handing over the White Jade Bracelets to Yang Yuemin.
"Master, there is one more thing your disciple wishes to ask of you."
Lin Chen spoke again, expressing his request. After seeing Mu Qingxuan serve him today, he was reminded of Xiaoyu back at the Lin Family in Desolate Sky City.
Calculating the time, he had been at the Jade Cauldron Sect for almost a year. As the sect did not allow Inner Sect Disciples to correspond with the outside world, Lin Chen was unaware of the current situation of the Lin Family and Xiaoyu. Thus, he decided he wanted to descend the mountain and return to Desolate Sky City for a visit.
According to the rules of the Jade Cauldron Sect, if a disciple wished to leave, they must comply with the sect’s regulations, and if they did not meet the criteria, they could not leave without permission. They also needed their master’s consent.
Of course, those who didn’t meet the sect’s requirements and were sent back, as well as certain special disciples, were exceptions.
For someone like Xu Lianyu, if she wanted to leave, who would dare stop her? It’s just that upon returning to the sect, she would inevitably be punished by Yang Yuemin.
"You have been with the Jade Cauldron Sect for almost a year, and it is natural for you to feel homesick and want to return for a visit. Go ahead," Yang Yuemin said after glancing at Lin Chen, granting his request.
"Thank you, Master," Lin Chen responded, then went back to his residence to prepare his luggage.
In fact, Lin Chen didn’t have much to pack, only needing to tidy up his alchemy and artifact refining items, lest Xu Lianyu, the little witch, become bored and meddle in his room.
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Additionally, Lin Chen had to conceal his Pill Spirit Array with a formation to prevent others from discovering it. Although there were no strangers in the Jade Cauldron Sect and, apart from Xu Lianyu, the other three senior sisters wouldn’t enter his room, it was always better to be cautious.
After completing all these tasks, Lin Chen headed to the outside of the courtyard, where Mu Qingxuan was already waiting.
"Brother Lin Chen, I have finished packing. Let’s prepare to set off," Mu Qingxuan said when Lin Chen returned to the courtyard. He had only mentioned his plan to descend the mountain and return to Desolate Sky City in passing, and she had eagerly said she also wanted to go. Therefore, Lin Chen decided to bring her along.
After all, both of them hailed from Desolate Sky City, and it was only human to long for one’s hometown.
Mu Qingxuan was merely an Inner Sect Disciple and had now become Lin Chen’s maid. She had already reported this to the sect and was considered an Inner Sect Disciple of Jade Bird Peak, so there was no need to report to anyone else.
The two left Jade Bird Peak and descended from the Jade Cauldron Sect, heading in the direction of Desolate Sky City.
Desolate Sky City was within the domain of the Jade Cauldron Sect, but it was very far away; even when they had initially taken the sect’s large Flying Boat, the journey had taken a full three days and nights.
If they were to travel on Lin Chen’s Green Bird, it would still take seven or eight days to arrive.
However, as only Lin Chen and Mu Qingxuan were returning to Desolate Sky City, taking a small Flying Boat might attract the attention of other martial artists along the way.
Although a small Flying Boat was not considered a priceless treasure, to the martial artists in such remote areas, it was a treasure among treasures, and they might covet such a sight.
Therefore, Lin Chen chose not to travel by Flying Boat. Instead, he used his Contribution Value to purchase two batches of Spirit Steeds from the sect.
Although the Spirit Steeds were slower than the Flying Boat, they weren’t slow either. It only took thirteen days to reach Desolate Sky City.
Thirteen days later, Lin Chen and Mu Qingxuan arrived at the gates of Desolate Sky City. Seeing the familiar city gates, they both experienced a mix of emotions, feeling an indescribable sense of closeness. One short year had felt like decades had passed.