Gu Chenxuan was heading toward Big-Ear Rabbit Cottage.
Chen Lin thought for a moment, then followed him.
He continued on foot rather than flying. After all, he was not a Nightmare Realm creature and lacked Gu Chenxuan's confidence.
Besides, flying right behind him could easily make Gu Chenxuan think he was being followed.
Big-Ear Rabbit Cottage was not far away, so walking or flying would make little difference to his arrival time.
But when Chen Lin reached it, all he saw was Gu Chenxuan speeding away, shrinking to a black dot high in the sky.
He showed no intention of stopping.
Nor was he restricted by a Road Guide.
That meant he either possessed a Golden Road Guide or held a special status granting him the permissions of one.
Even Nightmare Realm creatures had to obey Road Guide rules in other scenarios unless they held a special status.
Watching the black dot disappear, Chen Lin withdrew his gaze.
Relying on others was useless. He still had to handle his own affairs.
There was another month before the story contest began. Rather than waiting idly, he might as well use the opportunity to complete his departure mission.
With that thought, he walked up to Big-Ear Rabbit Cottage and knocked gently.
The door opened at once.
A snow-white rabbit appeared in the gap, holding a banana and nibbling delicately on it.
As she studied him, Chen Lin studied her in return.
Although she had a rabbit's body, he found her features delicate and her appearance surprisingly charming.
Her ears were especially large, like two palm-leaf fans. Big-Ear Rabbit certainly lived up to her name.
"Ah, I know you! Chen Lin, the story contest champion!"
After one glance at Chen Lin, Big-Ear Rabbit's eyes brightened with delighted surprise.
Chen Lin had not expected