Living next door, setting out for the Silent Vast Cosmos Domain

Ruizhan was taken aback.

He originally thought that Lin Yi, now a Constant Guard, would be somewhat aloof.

But to my surprise, the other party remained the same as before.

However, Lin Yi told him to just call him by his name, but he wouldn't be so foolish as to actually switch to calling him by his name.

Therefore, Ruizhan simply smiled and said, "Our Rui Family naturally understands Lord Lin's intentions, but since you also represent the authority of the Constant Guard, we must not disregard etiquette."

When Lin Yi heard Ruizhan bring up the authority of the Constant Guard, he could only shake his head with a wry smile.

Seeing that Lin Yi had tacitly agreed, Ruizhan smiled and said, "Then... Lord Lin, please follow me."

The Rui Family's floating island is not too far from the Huo Family's.

Lin Yi put away the spaceship and its Mechanical Servants, and then followed Ruizhan forward. In the distance, they could see that the protective barriers of the Rui Family's floating island had been fully opened.

The edge of the floating island was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, and a large group of the Rui Family members stood there, clearly having received the news long ago and waiting for some time.

As soon as Lin Yi approached the floating island, he heard a unified sound.

"Welcome, Constant Guard Lin!"

His voice was loud and powerful, full of momentum.

Beside him, Ruituan smiled somewhat embarrassedly, "When the tribespeople heard you were coming, they all insisted on coming out to greet you; we couldn't stop them."

Lin Yi shook his head, indicating that it was alright.

He spotted several familiar faces in the crowd.

Those were the Rui Family steward and guards he had dealt with back in Mist Sea City.

Lin Yi nodded slightly to the few acquaintances he knew.

The group was overjoyed to see that Lin Yi still remembered them.

Then, Ruizhan personally led Lin Yi into the main hall.

Dozens of long tables had already been set up inside the hall, laden with various delicacies and fine wines, all specialties of Mist Sea City.

Ruizhan originally wanted to invite Lin Yi to sit in the main seat, but Lin Yi waved his hand and refused.

He sat down at the head of the guest seats, Ruizhan then took his seat at the head of the table, followed by the other elders and direct descendants.

During the meal, Ruizhan raised his glass to Lin Yi several times, his words filled with gratitude.

The Huo Family has been dominating the Rui Family for so long, and the Rui Family has been forced to swallow countless humiliations.

Now that the Huo Family branch has been destroyed, the mountain that had been weighing on the Rui Family has finally collapsed, which is tantamount to a rebirth for the Rui Family.

Lin Yi held his wine glass, listening to Ruizhan speak, occasionally nodding in response.

He didn't feel any guilt about attending the Rui Family's banquet.

After all, the entire Mist Sea City knew that the Rui Family had done him a great favor.

In addition, the Rui Family has been bullied by the Huo Family for many years and can be considered victims. It is only natural for them to express their gratitude now.

His attendance at the banquet was, in a way, a way of settling a karmic debt.

After the banquet, Lin Yi lingered at the Rui Family for a while longer.

Ruizhan accompanied him on a tour of the floating island. The Rui Family family members watched from afar, not daring to disturb him. Only a few young children peeked out from behind the pillars, but were quickly pulled back, which made Lin Yi smile.

When they parted, Ruizhan escorted Lin Yi all the way to the edge of the floating island.

Lin Yi concluded by saying, "If you encounter any difficulties in the future, you can come to the Imperial Army's base to find me. Of course, if I'm in seclusion, it might take some time."

Ruizhan paused for a moment, then bowed deeply.

After leaving the Rui Family, Lin Yi did not delay and went straight to the Imperial Army's garrison in Mist Sea City.

The Imperial Army's main garrison in Mist Sea City was surrounded by layers of protective formations, making it impossible for ordinary cultivators to approach.

However, Lin Yi had no such worries. The Constant Ban Spaceship traveled smoothly without encountering any obstacles.

Soon, the Constant Ban Spaceship landed at its berth, where a silver-armored commander was already waiting.

The commander was burly and had a rugged face, but the smile on his face softened his fierceness considerably.

"Lord Lin, my name is Pang Yuan, and I am in charge of overseeing the garrison in Mist Sea City." Pang Yuan bowed slightly, his tone quite polite.

Lin Yi returned the greeting, saying, "Commander Pang, you're too kind."

Pang Yuan smiled and said, "The military commander specifically instructed that your accommodations have been arranged. I will take you there now."

The two walked side by side through the passageway within the camp. Lin Yi looked around as he walked.

He noticed that most of the berths were empty, with only a few transport ships docked there.

Pang Yuan followed Lin Yi's gaze and explained, "The fighting at the Frontline is in full swing, and most of the commanders are Frontline. Not only the commanders, but even the military commanders are stationed Frontline and rarely come back. So the garrison is a bit quiet here. Apart from the soldiers being dispatched for logistics and a few fleets taking turns to rest, there's basically no one around."

He paused, then added, "But that's good too, it's peaceful. The residence the military lord arranged for you is in a commander-level independent manor. That area is already sparsely populated, and now there are hardly any residents, making it perfect for cultivation."

Lin Yi nodded slightly upon hearing this.

He didn't care whether it was quiet or not; in fact, he thought it was better if there were fewer people.

While his status Constant Guard brought him many advantages, it also meant countless social engagements and tests.

During his time in Silent City, he was constantly bothered by the envoys sent by various forces.

Now that things are quieter in Mist Sea City, he can finally focus on his cultivation.

Lin Yi followed Pang Yuan through several identity verification arrays and arrived at their destination.

This is a vast, independent area located on the east side of the settlement, with over a hundred manors scattered throughout.

Each manor was shrouded in a pale blue protective shield, and they were kept at a considerable distance from each other, so as not to interfere with each other.

Pang Yuan led Lin Yi to stop in front of one of the manors.

"We've arrived." He looked at Lin Yi. "Your access to the manor has been activated. All the facilities inside are complete, and the energy supply in the cultivation room is sufficient for normal cultivation at the Eternal Source Realm. Of course, if you have any other needs, you can also call the site management AI."

"Besides, the manor next door to you is the military lord's estate. However, the military lord has been at the Frontline recently and hasn't returned for a long time."

Lin Yi raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Wen Qianfei's manor? She arranged for me to stay next to hers? Was it intentional... or accidental?"

Lin Yi felt that it was arranged deliberately, but then he thought that given Wen Qianfei's kindness to him, there seemed to be no need to do this deliberately.

"Never mind, they probably just wanted to show they value it, it's nothing serious..."

After pondering for a while, Lin Yi decided to stop thinking about it and nodded to Pang Yuan: "Thank you for your trouble."

Pang Yuan laughed heartily, quickly said no need to be polite, gave a few more instructions on things to be aware of in the manor, and then took his leave.

He left decisively, clearly not the type to be polite and dawdling, a trait that Lin Yi quite admired.

After watching Pang Yuan's figure disappear, Lin Yi withdrew his gaze and walked into the manor.

The interior of the manor was even better than he had expected.

Several unidentified trees were planted in the courtyard, their canopies spreading out to provide ample shade.

Stone tables and benches are placed under the trees. The first floor of the main building is a spacious reception room, simply furnished yet tasteful.

However, Lin Yi wasn't in the mood to appreciate any of that right now.

He went straight to the meditation room.

The training room is located on the first basement floor of the main building, occupying nearly half of the underground area of the entire manor.

Lin Yi surveyed the surroundings of the training room and nodded in satisfaction.

Although it's slightly inferior to Wenjia Dongyuan, it's still quite good overall.

He glanced at the black jade platform in the center of the cultivation room, but instead of starting to cultivate immediately, he fell into deep thought.

Having reached the Eternal Source Realm and become Constant Guard, and having resolved the Rui Family crisis, the first stage of the goal has been achieved.

The next step... should be to reach the Constant Source Realm as soon as possible!

He still remembered the 16th detachment soldiers who sacrificed their lives to save them.

Moreover, while the Eternal Source Realm is considered top-tier in Mist Sea City and a core backbone of major forces in the Silent Cosmos Domain, it is somewhat insufficient at the Constant Domain level.

The problem is that the Constant Source Realm is not something that can be achieved simply by wishing for it.

Lin Yi looked inward into the depths of his soul; his comprehension of the Chaos Law had now reached 1.2%.

In just one hundred Epoch, it increased by 0.2%. In addition to the contribution of Spiritual Enlightenment Qi, the extra increase in soul perception brought about by the Chaos Seal Pact also played a significant role.

Therefore, Lin Yi felt that the most important task next was to find a way to obtain the essence blood of the Misi Crimson Armor Beast.

Although he had considered using lower-tier beast essences instead of the top-ranked Chaos Beasts' blood essence if he couldn't obtain it, that was only a last resort. Now that he had received the information from Huo Yi, he was determined to give it a try.

But there's still a problem.

This thing is obviously very valuable.

And what does he have on hand?

A little over two million Eternal Cosmos Crystal.

If he were to ultimately acquire the essence blood of the Misi Crimson Armor Beast through a transaction, his current wealth would clearly be insufficient.

Therefore, the most urgent task at present is to find a way to make money.

However, since serving as a member of the Constant Guard and enjoying so many privileges of the Empire, one must be dutiful and responsible, and cannot take the title of Constant Guard for no reason and then neglect one's duties.

That's no different from a woodworm.

Therefore, the duties of the Constant Guard cannot be relaxed in the slightest.

After a moment's thought, Lin Yi made his decision.

The Main Body stayed here to cultivate diligently, while the clones went about their own business, managing to balance cultivation and duty, while also making money and exploring.

Having made up his mind, Lin Yi summoned all three clones with a thought.

Then, he took out three sets of golden armor.

These three sets of armor are almost identical in appearance to the standard golden armor of the Constant Guard, and are also engraved with the Constant Guard's emblem. Their shimmering light gives them a rather intimidating aura.

"It's just a cheap, low-quality version."

Lin Yi muttered to himself.

These three sets of armor were rented from the Constant Guard's exchange list.

Not bad, it's rented.

When he first carefully reviewed the exchange list of the Constant Guard, he was genuinely stunned for quite a while.

He never expected that the Constant Guard would have a low-end armor rental service!

Not only the battle armor, but also the standard weapons and spaceships of the Constant Guard, all have corresponding low-configuration rental versions.

And the price isn't high either.

A set of low-end golden armor at the initial stage of the Eternal Source Realm would only cost a little over a thousand Eternal Cosmos Crystal to rent over ten thousand Epoch.

Lin Yi thought about it for a moment and immediately understood the deeper meaning.

Which of the Constant Guard doesn't have several clones?

It would be fine to equip the Main Body with a proper set of Constant Ban Golden Armor, but if each clone were equipped with armor and weapons of the same specifications, the cost alone would bankrupt the Constant Guard.

But when the Constant Guard are out on missions, they can't exactly go into battle shirtless, can they?

Firstly, it's unsafe, and secondly, it would be a disgrace to the Constant Guard.

So the higher-ups simply implemented this leasing system.

In this way, everyone can rent a low-spec version of the clone, which is low-cost, sufficient, and can also ensure the unified image of the Constant Guard.

After understanding this, Lin Yi couldn't help but feel admiration for the higher-ups who formulated this rule.

This operation was truly ingenious, solving the actual needs without any waste.

At this moment, he distributed three sets of low-end golden armor to his three clones.

The clones swiftly donned their battle armor, their golden blazers giving them a majestic air reminiscent of the Constant Guard.

After a moment of contemplation, Lin Yi quickly finalized the allocation plan.

The first clone's mission is to fulfill the duties of the Constant Guard, patrolling Mist Sea City and its surrounding areas, and apprehending lawbreakers.

This clone faces the highest risks and represents the duties of the Constant Guard.

Therefore, Lin Yi assigned it the strongest Blue-Armored Machine Servant, and also assigned three silver-armored Mechanical Servants to provide daily support.

Four warriors at the Eternal Source Realm, plus the clone itself, are enough to suppress the vast majority of threats.

Moreover, the Constant Guard itself has the authority to mobilize local Imperial Army, so if they encounter serious trouble, they can directly mobilize garrison troops for support, and their safety is not an issue.

The second clone's mission was the most unique; he assigned it two silver-armored Mechanical Servants.

This clone needs to carry supplies to the Frontline to replace the previously canceled Frontline clone.

After asking the military leader for help in contacting and sealing off the Huo Family, he disbanded his original clone, since it was just a clone at the True Source Realm and there was no longer a need for secrecy.

Now, this latest clone not only has to assist the Imperial Army in fighting on the Frontline and earning merits, but also has to run errands to deliver cultivation resources to Li, Zhaoyue, and Heng Shi.

With the battle raging on the Frontline, many of the Constant Guard's clones are assisting the Imperial Army in Frontline. This is a stable source of income, allowing them to not only earn money but also keep an eye on Heng Shi and the Sixteenth Squad.

The final, third clone has the furthest and most arduous mission.

He was heading towards the Silent Cosmos Domain, which was three cosmic domains away from the Silent Vast Cosmos Domain, and was heading straight for the Silent Vast Great City.

This Silent Vast Great City is the capital of the Silent Vast Cosmos Domain. In terms of scale and prosperity, it is half a level higher than the Silent Left City. It is said that there are nearly twenty Constant Source Realm families entrenched in it.

The Carlos Family is one of them.

According to Huo Yi, the Carlos Family kept a growing Misi Crimson Armor Beast.

Most of the top ten beasts on the Chaos Beast Ranking are unruly and difficult to tame. Forcibly hunting them not only comes at a great cost, but often also damages the integrity of their essence and blood.

But if you can acquire cubs to raise, it's a completely different story.

Every so often, a small amount of essence blood can be extracted from the living beast, which neither affects the beast's growth nor hinders the continuous acquisition of high-value materials.

This nascent Misi Crimson Armor Beast is one of the Carlos Family's greatest sources of wealth. Every time its essence blood is auctioned, it attracts powerful figures from several surrounding cosmic domains.

Lin Yi sent his third avatar to the Silent Vast Great City, his primary objective being to ascertain the timing of the next auction and the eligibility requirements.

If the price is within his budget, he'll risk everything to acquire it; if it's not enough, he'll find another way.

He selected two of the remaining five silver- Mechanical Servants and assigned them to the third clone.

This journey will take us through several cosmic domains, including some chaotic areas. With two early-stage Eternal Source Realm Mechanical Servants and three combatants of the Eternal Source Realm, we can avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble.

As for the remaining three silver-armored Mechanical Servants, Lin Yi planned to assign two of them to Shen Bang's side.

The High-Energy Void Zone where the Cosmic Clam was located was already protected by a defense system set up by the Mist Sea City Imperial Army, as well as Eternal Source Realm soldiers stationed there, so its security was not bad.

But he always felt it wasn't safe enough.

Leaving aside Huo Han, who is on the run, in the foreseeable future, he will definitely offend more and more people. Who knows, some ruthless fugitive might take the risk and attack the Cosmic Clam.

Therefore, Lin Yi felt it was better to be on the safe side and add more extra protection.

As for the last silver-armored Mechanical Servants, he kept it by his side.

This way, he can filter out unnecessary visitors and also represent him at some non-essential events.

After arranging everything, Lin Yi waved his hand.

"Go."

The three clones turned around simultaneously and walked out of the cultivation room.

Lin Yi himself stepped onto the stone platform in the center of the cultivation room, then sat cross-legged and closed his eyes.

Then, the Spiritual Enlightenment Qi ignited fiercely.