After repeatedly weighing the gains and losses, Chen Lin ultimately chose to give up on bidding.
There had to be a reason so many people were fighting over the exploration slots, and this was an excellent opportunity to enter the Upper Primal Domain. Yet something deep inside told him that things were not quite right.
It was a warning from his talent ability.
With that warning, he was even less inclined to participate. Compared with the Light Envoy's character, he trusted his own innate talent more.
Besides, a major undertaking like exploring the Gate of Reality was bound to draw many powerful figures. He had too many secrets and did not want to expose himself to their scrutiny.
It was better to develop quietly in the shadows.
If not for that concern, he would have activated his fate screen directly to predict the outcome of joining this exploration mission.
Once he had made his decision, Chen Lin relaxed and quietly watched the others compete.
After watching for a while, a thought struck him, and he called an attendant inside.
"What are your instructions, my lord?"
The attendant spoke respectfully.
Chen Lin immediately asked, "I only have one Carefree Token. If I join the exploration mission, how will my companion return to her original plane? Who should hold the token?"
The attendant promptly replied, "My lord, the token should remain with you. When the assembly ends and the teleportation grand formation activates, you can use the Carefree Token to open a teleportation passage and send your companion back first. After you complete the mission and return, you can apply to activate the Carefree Token again and return to your own plane."
Chen Lin nodded. That was how he had expected it to work.
Then he asked, "What if we don't want