[Buddha-Heart Lamp Transmission] Wu Song Infused with Spiritual Power; [Emergency Headband] Developed and Unveiled! (Continued)

Your authority would naturally be weakened by thirty percent. Wouldn't that make things difficult for you?"

Jinse pouted. Although she knew Lin Chen was right, she still felt unhappy.

Seeing this, Lin Chen had no choice but to move closer to Jinse, wearing a solemn expression that said, "I only trust you":

"Besides, staying behind here is more important than going on an expedition.

This place is our foundation and our retreat.

If a powerful enemy attacks, I'll only feel at ease with you here."

After this round of "sweet talk" and "flattery," Jinse's little temper instantly vanished without a trace.

The grievance in her eyes turned into haughty coyness.

"Hmph. Since you're begging me like this..."

Jinse raised her chin arrogantly:

"Then this Star Lord will reluctantly help you guard this broken temple."

Having settled this prickly one, Lin Chen had just breathed a sigh of relief.

He had barely sent Jinse away when another graceful figure leaped out.

"I'm going too! Why aren't you taking me on the expedition?"

Zhu Yingtai held a jade sword and had even changed into men's clothing. She looked strikingly heroic, and her eyes burned with blazing eagerness for battle.

Lin Chen looked at her, feeling a headache coming on.

He had left Zhu Yingtai behind purely to protect her.

After all, Zhu Yingtai's combat strength was not yet top-tier, and she leaned more toward the "scholar" attribute.

"Yingtai, you haven't advanced to Epic yet, and West Lake is perilous..."

"I'm not afraid!"

Zhu Yingtai took a step forward and argued her case:

"I previously copied Master Ruan Xiaoqi's [Ghost Ship] skill.

If a ship is damaged, I can repair and rebuild it.

In naval combat, ships are fundamental.

If a ship is damaged while Master Xiao Qi is fighting the enemy on