It was beyond Chen Lin's expectations.
They encountered no danger on this journey and reached the Soul-Severing Continent with remarkable ease.
Not only was he surprised, even Qing Zhe found it somewhat unbelievable.
Crossing the Soul-Severing Sea Region with an escapist technique was an extremely dangerous undertaking. Even if there was not a hurdle at every step, it should have been impossible to encounter no danger at all.
Otherwise, the major factions would not have gone to such painstaking lengths to build Ocean-Crossing Large Ships.
"It seems our luck was pretty good. Now that we've reached land, we're safe."
Qing Zhe flew down to the coast and set Chen Lin down, then spoke with delight on her face.
Whatever the case, arriving safely was a good thing.
Chen Lin, however, was not as optimistic as she was.
Such an abnormally smooth journey often heralded the arrival of greater trouble.
Still, he did not want to spoil her mood.
He agreed, saying, "With your wisdom and might, Senior, those bizarre creatures naturally gave you a wide berth. Now that we've come ashore, I'll sever the connection to your Fiefdom Token. It wouldn't be right to keep you bound to me as a servant."
Qing Zhe pondered for a moment.
Then she said, "There's no hurry. I've already been a servant for so many years; another year or two won't make any difference. Let's discuss it once we return to Wangxiang City!"
"I have no objection, as long as you don't mind, Senior."
Chen Lin answered without any particular preference.
He continued, "As it happens, I also intend to explore the Soul-Severing Tower. I'll be a little safer with you."
"Oh?"
Qing Zhe glanced at Chen Lin.
"I never asked what you came to the Soul-Severing Continent for. With your cultivation, even