"Have you really decided to go in alone?"
Senior Sister Chen held Lin He's hand, her face full of worry, unwilling to let go. On his other side, Dong Xuan'er was also clutching the hem of his robe.
Their time together had softened the hostility between Dong Xuan'er and Senior Sister Chen, though they still grumbled at each other occasionally.
Lin He shook his head. "According to Martial Uncle Li, a Core Formation Stage Cultivator may target me specifically this time. That's why the two martial uncles lent me those treasures. I can protect myself alone, but if I take you along, that becomes much less certain."
Senior Sister Chen and Dong Xuan'er exchanged a glance and sighed. Their cultivation was only at early Foundation Establishment. They could accompany Lin He on a sightseeing trip, but in battle, they would be lucky not to hold him back, let alone help him.
"Then you must promise me you won't take any risks. If you can't win, run. I'm sure the two martial uncles won't blame you."
As Senior Sister Chen urged him, Dong Xuan'er, who knew something of the inside story, remained noncommittal.
Lin He agreed aloud, but inwardly thought,
If I run without achieving anything, those two martial uncles probably won't be satisfied. These two Ancient Treasures weren't so easily borrowed, after all.
After bidding the two women farewell, Lin He flew toward the Golden Drum Plains battlefield.
Seeing Senior Sister Chen's worried expression, Dong Xuan'er patted her shoulder. "Don't worry. Senior Brother Lin is clever. I'm sure he won't get the short end of the stick."
"Are you trying to comfort me? Thank you, Junior Sister Dong!"
Dong Xuan'er froze at her words, then snorted. "Who's comforting you? I'm just stating the facts."
She hurried away as soon as