Machine Race Creations, Impacting the Sixth Law

Lin Yi had just steadied his footing when he heard Yan Long's question, which was delivered with a distinctly peculiar tone.

Scanning Yan Long's eyes, which held a hint of scrutiny, Lin Yi's thoughts raced, and he instantly understood what the other was thinking.

It seems this Yan Long assumes that because I returned alone and bear the marks of battle, our squad encountered a powerful enemy, and I was defeated—or perhaps even abandoned my teammates to escape alone using the Space Law?

Lin Yi understood, but he felt no anger.

In the Secret Realm, human hearts were unpredictable, and under the pressure of crisis, all sorts of choices were possible.

While Yan Long's assumption was hasty, it was not entirely without reason.

He couldn't be bothered to play the tedious game of "deliberately holding back, creating a misunderstanding, and then revealing his achievements to slap faces."

That served no purpose other than satisfying base instincts and escalating unnecessary conflict.

Therefore, Lin Yi wore a peaceful smile and said candidly, "Yan Long, there is no need to worry. My teammates are safe and sound, currently resting in a secure area."

Hearing such a direct and calm response, and seeing Lin Yi's composed expression—devoid of panic or shame—Yan Long immediately realized he had jumped to the wrong conclusion.

His tense spirit relaxed slightly, but his confusion deepened.

If the teammates were fine and Lin Yi had clearly been in a fight, why return alone?

Not wanting to overthink it, Yan Long asked directly, "Lin Yi, the fluctuations of the Law around you have yet to settle, so it is clear you just experienced a battle. Why have you returned alone? Did something happen on the way?"

"Indeed, there was an incident." Lin Yi nodded, his tone turning serious. "After we left