Chapter 341: Leaving Lin Fu

"That person... why didn't they come?"

The one you most want to see is still that strongest Guardian.

"She can't leave."

Bai Li Ming said, "The Jing Tu world needs her to keep normal operation; she cannot come here to see you."

"But the eight of us have brought her will; you can rest assured."

"Moreover, it won't be long before you meet her."

"Fine." That person can't come; you can't force it.

The Eight Great Guardians arrived together, already showing sufficient sincerity, but for some reason their gaze at you was strange.

Just like the first time Bai Li Ming met you and said, "You resemble an old friend of mine."

They only stared at you, saying nothing.

Under Bai Li Ming's guidance, the Guardians jointly swore that as long as the Lin Fu maiden does not harm the Jing Tu beings, they will never hurt her.

"You go and bring her out."

Bai Li Ming said gravely, "This place is ultimately the Shadow World; it's too dangerous, and An Ying Zhu could awaken at any moment."

"Staying here is not a long-term solution."

What Bai Li Ming worries about is exactly what you worry about.

In the Shadow‑covered world, you are constantly anxious, fearing loss of everything; being in Jing Tu, at least there is a sliver of chance to resist.

Bai Li Ming asked again, "Is she willing to come out with you?"

"She probably would."

You thought for a moment, "But I have a question: since you all think this is the chance to defeat An Ying Zhu, is the chance the mansion itself, or the maiden inside the mansion?"

"Both are possible."

Bai Li Ming said, "The possibility is greater with that maiden, because she is the only living being in the Shadow World."

"That mansion perhaps exists because of her."

"Whether yes or no, a single test will tell."

As long as you take Lü Ya out of the Shadow World, can Lin Fu still thrive? That question is not difficult.

After bidding farewell to Bai Li Ming and the Guardians, when you returned to Lin Fu, Lü Ya had already awakened.

The frantic maiden of last night turned into a shy fawn by day, becoming much more bashful and gentle.

"Young master, you truly are a cultivator; you never seem tired."

"Do you want to become a cultivator?" you asked.

"I want!"

Lü Ya nodded wildly, then hesitated a bit, "But I heard cultivators need talent; I'm a mortal and already so clumsy, so cultivation would be even worse for me."

You smiled, "Perhaps your talent isn't bad, Lü Ya?"

Lü Ya's eyes shone, "Young master, are you taking me to the cultivator world?"

You retorted, "Do you want to go?"

"I do!"

Lü Ya laughed, "Being able to stay with you and see the cultivator world is something I never dared dream of."

"Then let's go."

You said seriously, "Do you have anything to bring?"

"Yes! Young master, wait for me!"

Lü Ya sprinted back to the room; after a while, she emerged carrying a large bundle, full of clothes and gold or silver ornaments.

You initially thought the cultivator world didn't require these, but then considered that this would also give Lü Ya's 'this life' a conclusion, so you let it be.

"Young master, shall we say goodbye to Miss?" Lü Ya asked again.

"Go... then."

You hesitated a moment, still not wanting to seem too indifferent; even though this is an illusory world, you don't want Lü Ya to have regrets.

Her world is simple.

Besides you, only the Miss of Lin Fu matters most to her.

You arrived at another small courtyard.

"Young master, speak with Miss, I'm afraid~"

Lü Ya seemed nervous, her small hands having nowhere to rest.

You took her hand and looked ahead, where a woman stood, full of vigor, her brows and eyes bearing a few resemblances to you.

You thought and said to her, "Sister, I'm taking Lü Ya on a long journey to show her the cultivator world."

"Sure."

The Miss of Lin Fu nodded gladly and asked, "When will you return?"

"I don't know."

You shook your head, inexplicably feeling a pang of sadness.

"The cultivator world, I know a bit; if you can return a few times in this life, sister will be content." Her eyes reddened, tears swirling in her sockets.

Beyond the dream, Lin Chuan was momentarily lost in thought.

The Lin Fu in Lü Ya's imagination was so similar to what he experienced, as if it occurred in another parallel timeline.

Here, the sister inherited her parents' business and runs the trading house.

He, however, was sent into the Immortal Gate from childhood to cultivate, becoming a cultivator.

If not for certain twists of fate, perhaps the Lin Family would be just like this.

Does this mean that sister is truly gone, having fallen before the Jing Tu era?

In Lin Chuan's view, the characters in Lü Ya's fantasy world are all people who have long since passed away.

If sister Lin Yangyang were still alive in the Jing Tu era, she would not appear in this fantasy world…

Even sister has fallen.

The ladies are probably no longer existent, unable to be seen again in the future Jing Tu era.

"We must change everything!"

"This is not the real future! It's just a nightmare!"

Lin Chuan asks himself that he cannot accept such a future.

Therefore he must be more cautious.

He must never miss any chance to change, and the greatest opportunity to alter the future may perhaps come from this very dream Reincarnation itself.

……

【You embrace sister and weep.】

【You don't know what's wrong with you; clearly "sister" is only a character in Lü Ya's fantasy world, yet it makes you so sad.】

【It seems as if there really was blood kinship between you, which explains this deep brother‑sister affection.】

【After saying goodbye to sister, you leave with Lü Ya.】

【You push open the Lin Fu gate; outside the world is still shrouded in dim shadows, and Bai Li Ming along with several guardians watch you and Lü Ya from the darkness.】

【"Young master, my heart is racing."】

【Lü Ya scans the surroundings and says, "I don't know why, but I always feel something watching us."】

【You laugh, "Seeing you carry such a huge pack, and having just come out of Lin Fu, passersby are surely curious and looking at you."】

【"That's right."】

【Lü Ya quickly stops being conflicted.】

【You both walk toward the outskirts of the city.】

【At this moment, your nervousness actually far exceeds Lü Ya's, because you are unsure what will happen after Lü Ya enters the Jing Tu world.】

【It would be best if nothing happens.】

【Let Lü Ya treat that place as a completely pure cultivator world.】