Chapter 376: Setting Out Again

"Any news?"

Yu Lin opened the door and saw Lamai standing at the entrance with a flattering expression, his smile almost stretching to the seams.

His gaze fell on a crystal‑clear horse‑hoof imprint on Lamai's chest, the surrounding fabric slightly indented, and he raised an eyebrow, asking, "What is that?"

Lamai lowered his head to follow Yu Lin's line of sight, then quickly glanced at the black steed lazily lying on the ground beside him, its eyes darkly fixed on this side. Lowering his voice, with a hint of grievance and caution, he said, "It… it was your mount that kicked. Perhaps… perhaps I accidentally provoked it when I came over just now."

He hurriedly waved his hand, forcing out an even uglier smile, "No problem, really no problem! A minor bruise—I can apply some herbs when I get back and it'll be fine, no trouble at all!"

Yu Lin heard this and gave a faint nod, offering neither comfort nor reproach to the "bad‑tempered" horse.

He gave no indication that Lamai should come inside for a detailed talk, merely signaling with his eyes for him to continue.

Lamai dared not show any displeasure and promptly got to the point, his tone excited as if seeking credit: "There is news! Sir, I have obtained concrete information—the Noah you're looking for has appeared inside the eastern mountains!"

"Just pass through the lush meadow where my son Yaba grazes his herd, then continue east for two days and two nights, and you should be able to locate his range!"

Yu Lin slightly raised an eyebrow and repeated, "Really?"

"Absolutely certain!" Lamai pounded his chest, the sound booming, though the hoof wound on his chest made his mouth twitch a bit:

"I swear by God! This information is completely reliable!"

"That's good." Yu Lin nodded, his face revealing little emotion.

"You may leave."

Yu Lin had no intention of killing him; later, the Great Flood would teach them a lesson.

Hearing the permission, Lamai felt immense joy, as if a thousand‑pound burden had been lifted.

He had originally intended to say a few words of thanks for being spared, or perhaps to strike up a closer rapport, but Yu Lin clearly gave him no such chance.

Bang!

A blunt door‑slamming sound instantly cut Lamai and all his unspoken words off from the room.

Lamai took a hit, a flash of embarrassment and irritation crossing his face, but he dared not erupt; he could only stare angrily at the shut door. He turned away sullenly, preparing to leave.

Passing the black horse, the lingering chest pain made him bristle; he glared at it fiercely and spat low,

"Hmph! I'm afraid of him, don't think I'm scared of you! You damned beast…"

He hadn't finished speaking when the black horse, which had been lying down, suddenly lifted its head, fierce light flashing in its eyes, its front hooves pawing the ground restlessly, poised as if ready to charge at him again!

Lamai was terrified, his words swallowed back, no longer caring about face, he turned his head away and bolted at breakneck speed, leaving only a harsh, trembling trailing sound drifting in the wind:

"…Beast! You wait for me!"

The words reached Gai Yin's ears.

He thought:

"This offspring, better not have them........"

The next morning, three figures set out on the road toward the eastern meadow.

One person rode leisurely atop a divine black steed, its gait steady, exuding an extraordinary magical aura.

Beside him, a giantess piloted a carriage drawn by a unicorn, the wheels grinding the road with a deep thud.

The third individual walked at an unhurried pace, light‑footed, starkly contrasting with the mounts of the other two.

"Luoer," Bei said, manipulating the reins, turning his head toward the companion walking on foot, his tone tinged with a hint of teasing,

"Are you sure you don't want to tame a mount? Walking like this is pitiful. If others see, they'll think Yu Lin and I are colluding to bully you."

Luoer, in response to Bei's teasing, simply shrugged indifferently, a pretentious expression on his face:

"What do you know? Keeping your feet on the ground, feeling the earth's pulse—that's also part of cultivation!"

Bei, seeing his pretentiousness, though unconvinced, was too lazy to argue further, and merely pursed his lips, saying:

"Fine, fine, if you say it's cultivation then it's cultivation, later…"

Before she could finish—

Boom—!

A sudden thunderclap cracked overhead! The previously clear blue sky was devoured within a few breaths by rapidly rolling dark clouds.

The heavens darkened abruptly, a heavy black cloud layer hanging low, the air thick with damp earth scent— a heavy rain was clearly imminent!

"Rain's coming, let's find shelter." Yu Lin, riding the black horse, turned to the two and said, then gently patted the horse's neck.

Gai Yin instantly understood, his four hooves digging in, speed surging like a black lightning bolt as he raced forward, instantly pulling Bei's carriage and the walking Luoer a distance away.

Seeing Yu Lin had already accelerated, Bei and Luoer no longer hesitated.

"Catch up!" Bei shouted lightly, urging the unicorn; the carriage immediately rumbled forward.

Luoer inhaled deeply, his steps suddenly quickening, his form blurring as he pursued with a speed far beyond ordinary, keeping pace without lagging.

The three sped onward, soon crossing the edge of the vast meadow.

Ahead, a dense forest emerged, and not far from its entrance stood a village of moderate size.

Luoer was the first to halt, quickly speaking to Yu Lin, who had arrived at the village entrance and dismounted to observe, and to Bei, who had stopped his carriage:

"You wait here; I'll go into the village to inquire, back right away!"

Having said that, he turned and sprinted toward the village.

It didn't take long.

Luoer returned, smiling:

"Let's go, I spent a silver coin to rent a small hut."