The Journey, Part One

He planned to wait out this recent stretch of time, then bid her farewell as soon as Little Chubby returned.

"Brother Lin, do you have any specific destination in mind for this journey? Somewhere you wish to go?" Wang Jin thought for a moment, then asked. "I happen to know several famous physicians in Lin An. I could make arrangements..."

"No need to trouble yourself, Brother Wang." Lin Xin politely declined. "I have consulted no one knew how many masters of the medical Dao, but they all said the same thing. I already understand the root of the solution. This is not a medical matter."

"Not a medical matter..." Wang Jin could tell there was something more to it. Since it was not a matter of medicine and the other man did not wish to speak of it, he did not press further.

The two changed the subject and talked about other things.

Lin Xin and Wang Jin had met during an excursion mission half a year ago. Because of Little Chubby, Lin Xin had needed to accompany her and keep watch over her while she carried out an excursion mission to the outer regions.

Wang Jin had happened to be the strongest cultivator on that excursion mission. After the two tentatively tested each other, they discovered that the other was quite capable and that their temperaments matched well. Gradually, they grew closer and became friends.

After chatting with Wang Jin for a while, Lin Xin disembarked as usual and returned to the small building where he lived.

Little Chubby was already waiting for him in the building. Two companions were with her as well, friends she had gradually made during her recent missions, companions who could support one another.

"What is it? You came back so early. Did you