She had actually wanted to say good morning to Chen Xing and remind him about taking her home.
Perhaps witnessing Chen Xing grow stronger over the past few days had stirred something within Ah Yin. Now, she was desperately eager to return to the Clan Territory.
Without the protection of the emperor's bloodline, how were her clansmen doing now? She had been gone for years...
Thinking of this, she spoke with barely concealed guilt and urgency.
"This place isn't far from the Blue Silver Forest. Now that you've condensed two Soul Rings, I was thinking..."
"Could you take me back to the Clan Territory first?"
"Then I can complete your Martial Soul Evolution!"
At the end, she deliberately added the part about Martial Soul Evolution, afraid he would lose the motivation to set out.
Chen Xing sighed inwardly. Who could have imagined that the once-mighty Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, the Blue Silver Emperor and sovereign of all plant Soul Beasts, would now ask someone for help in such a cautious tone?
Fate truly toyed with people...
"Don't worry! Since we're both Soul Beasts, I'll definitely send you back to the Blue Silver Forest."
Chen Xing was not a coldhearted man. From the memories of his past life, he had always felt that Ah Yin's fate was deeply unfair.
As a Soul Beast, she had fallen in love with a human man and even carried his child.
Yet in the end, before a host of enemies, she had sacrificed herself for that so-called "lover."
Even Chen Xing felt regret when he thought of it, let alone Ah Yin, who had experienced it all herself.
"We'll set out today!"
He did not hesitate and immediately decided to leave for the Blue Silver Forest.
Now that he possessed the beginnings of self-defense, and had Ah Yin to communicate with the surrounding Blue Silver Grass, Chen Xing was confident he could avoid danger, cross the Star Dou Forest, and send Ah Yin home.
As for getting back afterward, such a vast Blue Silver Forest ought to have some way for him to return...
Evening.
Chen Xing jumped down from the carriage and gave the driver two Gold Soul Coins.
He turned to look ahead. A dense primeval forest stood not far away.
The crisp, sweet scent unique to grass and leaves entered his nose, sweeping away the stifling irritation of spending the entire day in a carriage.
Towering trees reached into the clouds. Perhaps because the evening light was blocked out, the forest's depths looked like an abyss at a glance, concealing endless darkness within.
As a transmigrator, he had awakened to find himself nothing more than a stalk of Solitary Bamboo. How had he ever seen such a grim and eerie sight?
His Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed unconsciously.
"Ah Yin... how far is your Blue Silver Forest from here?"
"How about we wait until dawn before setting out? I think it's a little dangerous at night..."
The Blue Silver Emperor on his arm shifted slightly and sent her voice through their thoughts.
"About two or three days away. If we don't encounter danger, it will still take at least two days."
"But with me here, I'll help you avoid every risk."
"Once we enter the forest, I can connect with the consciousness of all Blue Silver Grass. You don't need to worry about that."
The moment he heard it would take at least two or three days, Chen Xing did not hear another word afterward.
He had to spend the night alone in a primeval forest...
He really did not dare.
"Can't you have your clansmen come out to pick you up?"
Ah Yin froze slightly, not knowing how to respond for a moment.
"Benefactor, Blue Silver Grass has roots deeply embedded in the earth. It isn't very convenient for us to move..."
"..."
"Fine, then!"
It looked like he had no choice but to live in the primeval forest for several days.
He suddenly missed his past life, when he could live in a city. At least at night, he did not have to fumble around in the dark. Bright lights were so reassuring.
If possible, he would definitely choose a Second Martial Soul that could glow!
The next day.
Chen Xing bought a glowing Soul Tool from the innkeeper. As long as Soul Power was infused into it, it would emit light.
Only after clutching it did he feel even slightly safer.
The moment he stepped into the forest, dead leaves rustled beneath his feet. Unknown birds and insects called constantly around him, making the back of Chen Xing's neck tingle and every hair on his body stand on end. He felt a constant, bone-deep chill.
He gripped the Solitary Bamboo Martial Soul in his hand. Cold sweat seeped continuously from his palm, and his knuckles turned faintly white.
How had those predecessors who transmigrated to Douluo Continent overcome their fear? Was this any different from throwing a college student into the deep mountains and making him survive in the wilderness alone?
Ah Yin seemed to sense his fear. Though she did not understand it, she continually radiated gentle energy and soothed him softly.
"Benefactor, don't worry!"
"With me here, there won't be any danger."
She thought Chen Xing was so nervous because he feared encountering powerful Soul Beasts.
Little did she know, this was simply his pure fear of the unknown. It had nothing to do with strength at all.
Now, even a fallen leaf sticking to his face could make him jump!
"Ah Yin, if I activate my Soul Skill and run toward your Clan Territory, could I get there by tonight?"
Ah Yin was somewhat stunned by Chen Xing's question.
Everyone else explored forests by taking the most concealed routes possible. Why was he doing the opposite?
Though puzzled, she still estimated the distance and answered.
"If you keep running, you can definitely make it."
"But aren't you afraid of being discovered by other Soul Beasts? If you make too much noise while running, I can't guarantee that you'll avoid every danger."
Having received confirmation, Chen Xing was delighted.
"Lead the way!"
[Second Soul Skill: Solitary Bamboo Sword Domain]
The instant he activated his Soul Skill, Chen Xing shot forward.
He shrank the domain until it only covered himself, saving quite a bit of Soul Power.
Together with the Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone helping him recover a little stamina, running until nightfall would not be a problem.
What were Soul Beasts compared to the terror of nighttime in a primeval forest?
Along the way, Ah Yin did her best to help him avoid powerful Soul Beasts.
When they truly could not be avoided, Chen Xing simply slashed at them!
If he could not beat them, he flew away!
But he could not fly for too long. Within the forest, flying made it easier to attract attention.
Running and flying like that, Chen Xing finally reached the Blue Silver Forest at dusk.
He braced himself against a nearby tree trunk and looked toward the azure sea ahead.
Ah Yin on his arm was clearly overwhelmed with excitement. Before they had even entered the Blue Silver Forest, countless blue motes of light drifted out from within.
"Benefactor! Thank you!"
Having arrived here, with countless subjects providing her energy, Ah Yin no longer needed to cling to Chen Xing's body.
The small blue-gold grass slowly released his arm, spreading all her leaves wide to welcome the countless motes of light.
"Your Majesty!"
"Our emperor has returned!"
Chen Xing was also thrilled by the sight.
He knew the Blue Silver Forest had light! He had bet right!
His entire day of spending Soul Power to run had not been in vain.
As he was sighing with emotion, an enormous Blue Silver Grass flew out from the Clan Territory. An aged human face was embedded in its roots, staring at Ah Yin's true body with excitement.
"Your Majesty! You've finally returned!"
"How did you become like this?"
"Where exactly have you been all these years?"
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