Seeing They Had Designs on Me, I Turned and Ran

Lin's sentiment made Lao Yao fall silent. Lao Yao did not say anything else.

Lin found a place to sit down, then took a sip of tea and began drinking in large gulps.

"Bad luck is not always a bad thing."

Lao Yao's thoughtful voice entered Lin's ears.

Lin choked on his tea and blurted out, "Huo Yuhao's childhood was unfortunate. His mother died young. Are you saying that isn't a bad thing?"

Naturally, Lin knew all about such things. In this world, those favored by luck either lost both parents or were subjected to bone-digging, betrayal, or perhaps were simply the luck's substitute.

It was precisely because of such experiences that the trials they endured as they grew up were so endless.

But Huo Yuhao was different. His luck was too powerful, and people took advantage of him, practically forcing him into becoming a dog. Sigh, what a miserable fate.

There were trials, but hardship was still the protagonist's destiny. He had started out by offending the final boss. How pitiful.

"That is only one aspect. There will be plenty more hardships ahead. As for whether he can survive them, that is this world's only concern."

"Most protagonists do not possess so many cheats. Those who can withstand such overwhelming luck are ultimately few."

"I wonder whether that little fellow can endure it."

Lao Yao sighed. Fortunately, his own disciple did not have such terrible luck. If he cultivated properly, even if he did not become a supreme expert, he would still be among the rare strong figures in this world.

"Whether he is a dragon or a worm, we will know later."

"Or perhaps he does not want that powerful luck at all. He only wants his mother to be alive."

Lin nodded to himself. The current Huo Yuhao surely hoped only that his mother could live.

If he could trade his mother's rebirth for that body full of luck, Lin imagined he would not hesitate in the slightest.

That was Huo Yuhao—a deeply affectionate yet tragic figure.

"Little fellow, keep up. That person is moving again," Lao Yao urged.

After paying for the tea, Lin hurriedly followed.

A month later, Lin finally followed Huo Yuhao into the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest. It was not the Star Dou Great Forest itself.

Still, it had been worth it.

Lin followed quietly behind him. With Lao Yao concealing him, Huo Yuhao could not detect him at all.

When they reached the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest, Lin left on his own and looked for a place to stay.

"A wooden sign!"

Standing at the roadside, a smile appeared in Lin's eyes. This was the test.

"Little fellow, eight people are coming over there."

Lao Yao sensed something and gave him a reminder.

Lin's expression turned strange. At this moment, apart from the eight people from the Tang Clan who were already there, only Huo Yuhao was nearby.

If there were two of them, then they were probably Gui Gui and Tang Ya.

He had not expected them to arrive so quickly. Judging by their direction, they would likely run into Huo Yuhao soon.

After hesitating for a moment, Lin quietly left.

Lin had only just turned around when he heard footsteps behind him. He was startled. They had arrived so fast?

"Hey, little friend in front."

Before he could leave, a clear female voice rang out.

Lin slowly turned back. A girl with an oval face, red lips, white teeth, and lively beautiful eyes came into view.

Behind the girl stood a young man with short dark blue hair, his hands clasped behind his back. His refined bearing was perfectly at odds with the faintly roguish air he gave off.

"Kid, was that love at first sight?"

Lao Yao's teasing voice entered Lin's ears.

Lin said helplessly, "Master, I'm only six years old this year!"

"Ahem." Lao Yao coughed awkwardly.

"Were you calling me?" Lin pointed at himself and asked Tang Ya and Gui Gui.

"Of course! Who else is here besides you?"

The girl took one step that seemed like six and arrived before Lin, sizing him up from head to toe.

He was small and adorable. He would be very suitable for joining the Tang Clan!

"Big sister, big brother, why were you looking for me?" Lin asked cautiously. These two were probably here to recruit him into the Tang Clan.

The moment that thought arose, Lin turned and wanted to run.

"Little friend, why are you alone out here?"

Tang Ya revealed a kind, gentle smile and looked at Lin.

Lin's face darkened slightly. Forget it, it was better to have a bit of self-awareness.

He did not know whether Tang San was watching from the heavens, but he was better off slipping away early.

Lin slowly backed away. "See you again if fate allows, big brother and big sister."

With that, Lin took off running.

Tang Ya and Gui Gui stared, their eyes widening.

"Gui Gui, do I look like some child-snatching villain?"

Tang Ya could hardly believe it. Puffing out her cheeks, she looked at Gui Gui in confusion.

Gui Gui gave a bitter laugh. "My great Tang Clan master, your intentions are practically written all over your face."

"Next time, next time you reveal your purpose, at least lay the groundwork first. Do not rush it."

Gui Gui teased her. There were only the two of them in the Tang Clan now, and he understood Tang Ya's thoughts. Although that little fellow's soul power was not high, it would still be good if he could join the Tang Clan.

"Hmph, as if I need you to tell me. Remind me next time."

Tang Ya snorted, stomped her foot, and left the place.

Gui Gui followed helplessly.

Meanwhile, Lin had already stopped elsewhere. Those two from the Tang Clan were clearly trying to recruit him into the Tang Clan.

Sigh, he could not avoid them in time, and they still wanted him to join? Impossible. Absolutely impossible.

"Little fellow, women are like poisonous herbs. In the eyes of the strong, they are all pink skulls."

"You managed to avoid her. It seems you already have the potential to become a strong expert."

Lao Yao's joking voice rang out. He sounded perfectly serious, but Lin somehow found it rather amusing.

"Master, I suspect you are mocking me, but I have no proof."

Lin replied helplessly.

"Hehe."

Lao Yao laughed and said nothing more.

Lin looked around and returned to the roadside. Tang Ya and Gui Gui had already gone far away.

Looking at the roadside, Lin walked roughly fifty meters toward the inside and stopped.

The next moment, Lin leaped onto a tree and closed his eyes to rest.

Now, he only needed to wait for the prey to take the bait.

"Little fellow, I have sensed a powerful mental aura nearby. In this world's terms, that is spiritual power."

"It seems faint, and it is hidden very well."

Upon hearing Lao Yao's voice, Lin, who had been resting with his eyes closed, immediately became alert. "Master, is it nearby?"

Lin thought that if it was nearby, then perhaps it was the Skydream Iceworm, a million-year soul beast. Its spiritual power was certainly terrifying.

"That is likely the case. The other party's spiritual power is very strong. Given my current condition, if I rashly probe it, the other party may discover me."

Lao Yao explained. He had merely sensed it and had not found its exact location.

Lin understood. Since that was the case, he would forget it. Before long, the other party would appear on its own anyway.