Jiang Rushi knew that her thoughts were somewhat narcissistic.

After all, Lin Yuan's relationship with her wasn't that close.

Although he kept saying he was repaying a debt of gratitude, she didn't feel that she had done him any great favor.

If we're talking about the care I've received over the years, then it's hardly a favor.

She only wanted to repay the kindness of Lin Yuan's parents, which is why she took the initiative to take care of him.

What Lin Yuan is giving back to her now far exceeds what she has given.

Sometimes, she was actually quite worried.

It's that feeling of something that shouldn't belong to her being forced upon her.

But she also knew Lin Yuan's temper; saying such things at a time like this would be too pretentious.

"No."

Lin Yuan spoke calmly.

He never intended to stay with anyone from the very beginning.

As long as he can forge ahead without hesitation, no one will become a stumbling block for him.

When the crucial moment arrives, he will abandon everything and ascend to heaven alone.

There is no one in this world worth sacrificing for.

Although she had expected it, Jiang Rushi was still a little disappointed after hearing these words with her own ears.

However, she was good at self-regulation and recovered in no time.

The group rested there for the night.

A car came to pick them up early the next morning.

The distance to be covered next is quite far.

Having explored most of the eastern side of the country, Lin Yuan decided to head west.

Although he could have taken a plane, he felt that the journey of several thousand kilometers might bring some unexpected encounters, so he chose to drive.

Xu Lifeng pleaded with Lin Yuan until he finally got into Lin Yuan's car.

Qiao Cheng was worried that he might say something inappropriate and offend people, so he took the initiative to drive.

After the four got into the car, Xu Lifeng chatted casually from time to time, saying, "I'm very familiar with this area. Lin Yuan can ask me wherever he wants to go."

He originally thought Lin Yuan wouldn't pay any attention to him.

After all, this boy usually seems very aloof.

It seemed as if there was nothing in the world that he cared about.

Everyone else would chat from time to time, but he was the only one who was either gazing at the sky or the ground, or meditating and cultivating.

While this demeanor might seem sophisticated, it's not something a teenager should exhibit.

Unexpectedly, Lin Yuan responded to him as soon as he spoke, "Oh, then tell me what legends or forbidden areas there are nearby."

"Um?"

Xu Lifeng didn't react for a moment.

Qiao Cheng kindly explained, "Lin Yuan meant that places that are often talked about or considered forbidden areas are likely to be secret realms. It's just that people didn't know about these things back then, which led to misunderstandings."

"I see!"

He suddenly realized what was going on, slapped his forehead, and began to spill everything he knew.

Lin Yuan did another search based on what he said and checked the map.

There are a few places where spiritual veins might exist.

Too lazy to search them all, he sent out the Flame Beast and the Wind Spirit Beast to check.

This makes things much more efficient.

After those scattered locations were verified, it was determined that they did not contain any spiritual veins.

At first, everyone was excited about the appearance and disappearance of the spirit beasts.

After seeing it so many times, I gradually became numb to it.

Because of the live broadcast, people in some places are no longer afraid of the mythical beasts; instead, they watch them with curiosity.

"Is this the strange beast that appeared in the live stream? Could it be that Lin Yuan and the others are nearby?"

"Didn't they say they were in the snowy mountains in the north? I guess they're in this area right now."

"Oh dear, I wonder if we'll run into each other!"

The ordinary people who saw the spirit beast began to discuss it excitedly.

But no matter how excited they were, no one took any action.

After all, it's so dangerous outside now, and their fate is uncertain once they leave the shelter.

No one would easily take a risk out of mere curiosity.