Yue Yingxian's offer greatly tempted Chen Lin.
But he had his hands full just looking after himself and had no energy to help her survive her tribulation.
Besides.
He could not always operate under his secondary identity. Once he entered the Star Ruins, he would have to conceal his name and return to his original form, making it impossible to accept the share of variegated crystal she had offered.
So he spoke indifferently.
"Shopkeeper Yue, you must be mistaken. I cannot possibly be the person who will help you survive your tribulation. You would be better off not wasting your time on me."
Yue Yingxian's expression flickered between uncertainty and dismay.
Only after a long while did she force a faint smile and leave dejectedly.
Chen Lin paid her no further attention.
With the Life Ferry gatherings making variegated crystal easier to obtain, there was no need to take a risk on her account.
Nor did he harbor any compassion for all the suffering under heaven.
From the moment cultivators set foot on the path of cultivation, they ought to be prepared to face all manner of calamities. This was the karma she had to bear, and rashly interfering would not be wise.
In the days that followed.
Chen Lin shut out all distractions and devoted himself to studying soul dissolution.
Several decades passed in the blink of an eye.
Yinshu sent back plenty of information, but he still could not confirm the situation at Great Yellow Mountain. Adaiah had not returned either, and Chen Lin had no idea what was keeping her busy.
There was no news from the Tiandu Gem House either.
According to Lin Xinyi's observations, Yue Yingxian seemed to have left Dahuang Star, leaving her daughter to manage the shop temporarily.
"My lord, the Six Great