Leaving Quietly

An hour passed in the blink of an eye.

There was naturally no need to mention the outcome of Lin Mu personally taking action. If someone at the peak of the Creation Realm, using the Nirvana Qi within a Nirvana Pill as a catalyst and refining and activating it himself, still could not fully heal a severely injured Heavenly Origin Realm cultivator, he would truly become a laughingstock.

On the Tianxuan Continent, the ranks of Origin Energy cultivation were clearly defined. Lin Mu's peak Creation Realm strength might not amount to much on the Tianxuan Continent, but within the Great Yan Dynasty, it was already a mythical existence.

In the eyes of Lin Xiao, who had regained consciousness and was now sitting cross-legged, it was even more so.

No one understood the state of his injuries better than Lin Xiao himself. Nor did anyone in the room know what earth-shaking changes had occurred after the Nirvana Qi, personally refined and activated by Lin Mu's Origin Energy, entered Lin Xiao's body.

Under Lin Mu's treatment, not only had Lin Xiao's strength fully recovered, returning from the Earthly Origin Realm he had fallen to back to the Late Heaven Origin Stage, but it had even advanced another step, reaching the peak of the Heavenly Origin Realm. As long as he wished, he could condense an Origin Core at any time and become a Lesser Core Formation Realm cultivator.

"Thank you, Senior, for saving my life."

Lin Xiao did not know how to address Lin Mu before him and could only call him Senior as he knelt in thanks.

"No need..."

"Your father and the others are likely growing impatient outside. Go see them first. They will explain why this old man saved you." Lin Mu shook his head and waved a hand.

"Whatever the reason, Lin Xiao will forever remember Senior's great kindness."

Lin Xiao knelt again in thanks. His handsome face was filled with sincerity, moving Lin Mu as well.

"Such sincerity..."

"That Nirvana Pill was not wasted after all..."

In that instant, Lin Mu somewhat understood why Lin Chen had specifically asked him to act. Clearly, Lin Xiao's actions had touched him from the bottom of his heart.

"Ah... it is time to leave..."

"Xiao'er, you're finally awake..."

Seeing Lin Xiao walk out of the room as though nothing had happened, Lin Zhentian, who had waited outside for a long time, cried out excitedly.

"Father, I let you down at this Clan Assembly..." Lin Xiao said mournfully, his eyes dim and lacking the joy he had shown earlier over his improved strength.

Although his strength had improved, in Lin Xiao's heart, the fact remained that he had failed at the once-in-ten-years Clan Assembly, been severely wounded in a single move, disgraced his father, and even caused his father to secretly weep in anguish.

"It's fine as long as you're all right. Fine as long as you're all right." Lin Zhentian wiped away the tears he could no longer hold back and repeated himself.

"The Clan Assembly is only held once every ten years. Given my age... I will not be able to participate next time. It is all because your son is incompetent that I have dragged down Father and the family."

As though he had thought of something, Lin Xiao's voice began to choke with emotion.

"Enough, let us not speak of this. Go see Dong'er and his mother first. The two of them must be terribly worried as well. Once you have packed up, we will return to the Lin Family in Qingyang Town."

Lin Zhentian let out a long sigh, calming the turbulent emotions he had experienced over the past few days. He began repeatedly urging Lin Xiao, but when his gaze inadvertently shifted and landed on Lin Chen, who stood nearby smiling at the father and son, he immediately slapped his forehead.

"Right, I forgot to introduce him. This is Young Master Lin Chen from the Inner Clan. The reason the Grand Elder saved you this time is entirely thanks to him."

Unlike Lin Tao and Lin Gong, who, as Elders, were burdened with countless trivial matters in the Inner Clan, Lin Chen had free time and could accompany Lin Zhentian here while they waited. Of course, Lin Chen had not been idle during that hour. He had briefly explained why he wanted to save Lin Xiao.

However, even after Lin Chen explained for quite some time, Lin Zhentian still failed to grasp the deeper meaning. He did not understand what saving Lin Xiao had to do with Lin Chen going to Qingyang Town. He merely assumed that Lin Chen planned to travel outside but had no suitable destination, which was why he had chosen the Lin Family in Qingyang Town. Saving Lin Xiao had simply been an act of kindness on Lin Chen's part.

Lin Chen did not say anything further about this. Lin Zhentian could believe whatever he wished; it did no harm either way.

The Yan City Talisman Master Tower, the Lin Family in Qingyang Town... both held opportunities that could rapidly increase his strength. Moreover, unlike his cautious existence within the Lin Clan, the world outside was far more exciting. Most importantly, he would be able to act without restraint in the future.

"Patriarch Zhentian flatters me." Lin Chen smiled faintly in response.

Hearing Lin Zhentian and Lin Chen speak in turn, Lin Xiao hurriedly turned to Lin Chen and bowed deeply.

"Lin Xiao thanks Young Master Lin Chen..."

Looking at the elegant young man before him, whose features were refined and handsome, Lin Xiao inexplicably recalled another face—the cold and arrogant youth who had injured him in the first match of the Clan Assembly, Lin Langtian.

Without realizing it, Lin Xiao compared Lin Chen and Lin Langtian. Yet the conclusion he reached made him feel an inexplicable trace of inferiority.

The Inner Clan and the Branch Family truly could not be mentioned in the same breath.

Unaware of Lin Xiao's thoughts, Lin Chen's expression remained unchanged as he joked, "Try not to call me Young Master in the future. This time, I will be traveling with you to Qingyang Town. I may even stay with your Lin Family for ten or twenty years. Being so formal would not be good."

"The Inner Clan and Branch Family have distinct ranks. Zhentian would not dare overstep them. Besides, Young Master Lin Chen, you are the Grand Elder's..." Lin Zhentian stubbornly added, but remembering that Lin Mu was still in the room, he trailed off.

"Hehe... that old man slipped away in secret while you father and son were catching up. Since it is still early, let us set off at once. If we delay any longer, we will have to wait until tomorrow." Lin Chen gave a faint laugh and suggested.

"Very well. We will follow Young Master Lin Chen's arrangements in all things. Xiao'er, have Dong'er and his mother pack up. I will go call your elder brothers." Lin Zhentian agreed before speaking to Lin Xiao.

Lin Mu had left in secret, and Lin Chen naturally understood why. He simply could not bear to watch him leave and wished to avoid sorrow.

As for why Lin Chen was so eager to depart, it was entirely because of Lin Ke'er. Knowing Lin Ke'er well, Lin Chen was completely certain that if she were not teaching at the clan's instructional hall at this hour, his departure today would certainly not be free of tears and fussing.

For Lin Chen, being able to leave the Lin Clan quietly was the best possible outcome. As for those he cared about, they would naturally meet again someday.