Chen Lin silently warned himself.
I must never take such dangerous risks again. I need to avoid contact with high-level cultivators as much as possible and never trust to luck.
There were simply too many variables, all too difficult to control.
Before absolute strength, every scheme was useless. Scheme long enough, and he could easily scheme his own life away.
After reflecting on himself for a while, Chen Lin sat quietly in his chair and waited.
A dignified True Immortal would not break his word after promising a reward. He just did not know what the other party would give him. Hopefully, it would be the two things he needed most.
This time, the wait was rather long. He had finished an entire pot of spirit wine before Fairy Yaochi appeared.
"My apologies, Fellow Daoist Chen. The Mysterious Stone is a matter of great importance. My master instructed me to notify him whenever I encountered one, no matter the circumstances. I had no choice. Please do not blame me."
Fairy Yaochi entered the private room and offered an explanation before anything else.
Chen Lin smiled broadly. "You acted perfectly reasonably, Fairy. How could I blame you? I would have done the same in your place."
The stones had already been taken. Arguing over who was right or wrong now would only mean there was something wrong with his head.
Besides, he was already thinking of leaving. He would have no further dealings with her, so there was no need to deliberately make an enemy.
Fairy Yaochi smiled as well, then took out a Storage Bag and handed it to Chen Lin.
"I am glad you understand, Fellow Daoist Chen. This is the reward my master asked me to deliver. Everything is inside. He also asked me to tell you that