The rest of the journey passed without further mishaps. Chen Xin stopped accelerating and instead took the initiative to slow down.
If he kept accelerating, Lin Xing would have to keep using his domain to catch up. Chen Xin had already tested some of his limits, so there was no need to continue. It was no longer necessary.
They had already been in the outskirts of Star Dou Great Forest. At their current speed, leaving the forest entirely would not take long.
Intent was simply too useful. Without it, Lin Xing would have long since been drained, just like before, when merely keeping Fufu manifested for a short time had left him feeling weak.
Even with the Oratrice Mecanique d'Analyse Cardinale constantly strengthening him afterward, he had still felt somewhat drained. But after comprehending Intent, he could even use Fufu's power for long stretches without any strain, instead of being left weak for half a day after each use.
Ultimately, Intent directly elevated his spiritual power without limit. It could also guide his own power to a tremendous degree, keeping him from wasting too much of it when he made a move. Taking Chen Xin as his master now seemed like a very sound decision.
The two flew straight across the skies above towns and cities of all kinds. Having left Star Dou Great Forest, they were now within the Balak Kingdom, but Chen Xin had no intention of stopping to rest.
He could hardly wait to get back and have a good chat with that Old Bone, and, while he was at it, have that Old Bone spar properly with his fine disciple.
Just imagining the scene made the corners of Chen Xin's mouth rise involuntarily. When the time came, he could give that Old Bone a merciless mocking.
"Grandpa Sword, you're smiling so happily. You're not thinking of having Lin Xing spar with Grandpa Bone once we get back, are you?"
In the most innocent tone, Ning Rongrong directly punctured the lovely dream in Chen Xin's heart.
"You two grandpas have never really gotten along. Grandpa Sword, don't tell me you suffered at Lin Xing's hands, so you want Grandpa Bone to suffer once too, then mock him mercilessly."
Chen Xin's expression stiffened, but he quickly recovered, his smile becoming natural again.
"Rongrong, how could you think that of your Grandpa Sword? Your Grandpa Bone and I have been old friends for years."
"Hmph, Grandpa Sword is lying."
Ning Rongrong pursed her lips.
"You two fought just a month ago. I was sleeping at the time, but you made so much noise fighting that you woke me right up."
"How about this, Grandpa Sword? I'll keep your secret and let your plan go smoothly. But once we get back, you have to find a way to get Lin Xing to lend Sister Furina to me, and get Daddy to let me take Sister Furina out to play."
"Otherwise... I'll tell Grandpa Bone about how you embarrassed yourself this time!"
"Sigh..."
Chen Xin sighed helplessly. Rongrong was simply too clever, but she just had to use her cleverness on something like this.
Chen Xin turned to glance at Lin Xing, who was following a short distance behind. That brat had definitely heard everything just now.
Seeing Chen Xin look over, Lin Xing silently nodded.
It worked out nicely. He had no idea what Heaven Dou City was like, so letting Ning Rongrong take Fufu out was fine. He could also take the opportunity to study this thing called Intent more closely.
And develop a few new moves along the way.
Seeing his brat of a disciple nod, Chen Xin turned back, deliberately putting a slightly troubled look on his face.
Only after thinking for a long while did he finally agree to his not-so-well-behaved darling granddaughter's request.
"All right, Grandpa Sword promises. But you have to promise me, too, that you won't tell your Grandpa Bone anything once we get back."
"Mm-hmm! Don't worry, Grandpa Sword. Rongrong won't say a thing."
Thanks to Intent, Lin Xing's power consumption had been reduced to the bare minimum. With the Oratrice Mecanique d'Analyse Cardinale constantly replenishing it, his recovery just barely kept pace with his expenditure.
His current speed could indeed be considered very fast. Without entering his Fufu state, he could barely keep up with Chen Xin. Of course, that was only because Chen Xin was holding back.
Only Chen Xin would dare fly like this over the towns and cities of the Heaven Dou Empire.
Lin Xing was benefiting from his association with Chen Xin, too. Otherwise, the local garrison would have shot him down long ago.
The journey was exceedingly dull. Time continued to pass, and Ning Rongrong had fallen asleep in Chen Xin's arms. Even the sky had begun to grow dim.
Lin Xing looked down beneath his feet. They were already within Heaven Dou City, and he could even see the brilliant lights below.
Honestly, only Chen Xin would dare fly like this above Heaven Dou's cities.
It was not until the bright moon hung high overhead that the two finally reached the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Holding Ning Rongrong, Chen Xin flew straight inside, with Lin Xing close behind.
Lin Xing actually knew very little about the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Looking at it now, the place truly was magnificent.
Lin Xing followed Chen Xin down to land before the sect master's great hall. Chen Xin's complexion was rosy, and despite flying for so long, he showed no sign of fatigue.
He turned to glance at Lin Xing and found him much the same, his expression normal and his complexion rosy, without the slightest sign of depleted Soul Power.
"Brat, how did you manage that?"
Chen Xin asked in puzzlement. In principle, only a handful of flying-type Soul Masters below Soul Douluo could fly straight from the outskirts of Star Dou Great Forest to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and even then, they would need very substantial Soul Power reserves.
"It's simple. Because of Intent. As long as you use Intent to extend your Soul Power and guide its circulation, you can minimize needless Soul Power consumption."
"Besides, I can use Intent in place of meditation to cultivate while flying. Isn't that just basic stuff?"
Chen Xin silently turned back around, no longer wanting to speak to Lin Xing.
Just how had this brat managed to develop so many uses for Intent in such a short time?
Why couldn't his Sword Intent do any of this?
In truth, everything Lin Xing had said was nonsense. He did not need to cultivate. With the Oratrice Mecanique d'Analyse Cardinale, everything he expended was automatically replenished.
"Old Sword Man, you're finally back. Where's Rongrong?"
Black spatial ripples flickered in succession, and in the blink of an eye, a man wearing a gray-black dark robe appeared before Chen Xin. He looked distinctly bony, and his face was deathly pale.
Then he reached out, intending to take the sleeping Ning Rongrong straight from Chen Xin's arms.
But Chen Xin reacted just as quickly, swiftly stepping back while using Soul Power to block out sound.
"Old Bone, Rongrong is still sleeping. You'll wake her up doing that."
"Old Sword Man, enough of that nonsense. Stay still. I'll just use Soul Power to lift Rongrong up."
"Forget it. Rongrong only fell asleep a little while ago. Don't disturb her."
The atmosphere between the two was very off. They seemed as incompatible as fire and water.
"All right, all right. Uncle Jian, Uncle Bone, stop arguing. Give Rongrong to me."