Chen Lin landed the Flying Boat and stood surveying the scene.
The Ancient Kingdom Ruins were much as his inquiries had described. With such obvious abnormalities before him, there was no need for further confirmation.
"Are you all ready? If so, go in. I'll wait here for three months. Anyone who comes out alive should activate the Transmission Talisman I gave you, and I'll immediately follow its signal to find you. If you come out after that, find somewhere to hide and wait for me to pick you up!"
Chen Lin looked at the elderly cultivators and gave them his final instructions.
Determination filled their faces. Not one of them showed any intention of backing out.
Everything had been settled before they departed. The Ruyi Pavilion's shopkeeper had guaranteed their rewards, which had already been deposited there, and a spirit pact bound the agreement as well. They had nothing to worry about.
Without a word, they cupped their fists toward Chen Lin and walked through the broken city walls, slowly disappearing from sight.
After waiting outside for over two hours, Chen Lin put away the Spirit Boat and found a secluded spot at random. He instructed Zhou Shiwu to excavate a simple cave dwelling while he inspected their surroundings.
By the time he finished his inspection, the cave dwelling was ready.
He set up several magic arrays and put Zhou Shiwu on guard duty, then entered the Cultivation Chamber to prepare for secluded cultivation.
"Master, should Fat Tiger and I go into the ruins and have a look?"
Grass followed him into the Cultivation Chamber and offered her suggestion.
Chen Lin shook his head. "There's no hurry. Let's first see whether any of this group can come out alive. The ruins cover an entire country and are vast. You also