"Brother, what should we do?"

Xiao Linlin looked at Su Lin, who pondered for a moment: "What about the mimics? Have they communicated with you?"

He said, "You can go."

Xiao Linlin whispered, "He seems to be having some trouble too. He can't give me much information. I'm still sending someone to contact Jia Zhengyi."

If even the Mimics couldn't suppress this matter, then there must be other immortal sects behind it!

Considering the intricate relationships among the nine immortal sects within the Tian Shu organization, as well as Tianya Mountain's stance and the clandestine power struggles among the immortal sects, Su Lin basically figured out which immortal sect was targeting Xiaoyun Temple.

This is almost an open secret; the long-standing feud between the nine immortal sects is a well-known secret worldwide, just like the Hundred Immortals Merchant Guild caravan that suffered because of it a year ago.

The fact that important figures casually engage in magical duels is quite elegant and refined, while only minor forces like Xiaoyun Temple and Baixian Chamber of Commerce, which are dependent on others, are likely to die.

"Then let's go."

Su Lin nodded: "Since the Immortal Sect has extended such a generous invitation, how could my Xiaoyun Temple refuse?"

He had no choice. If he backed down on this matter, it would only make things more difficult for the mimic and Jia Zhengyi, affecting the undercover plan and further impacting the overall strategy, causing the game's rhythm to gradually collapse.

"Okay, I'll make the arrangements."

Xiao Linlin paused, then looked at Su Lin: "Brother, you don't need to go this time. I'll have our master lead the team."

Xiaoyun Temple is now too deeply involved with local forces, and the matter of the Immortal Sect Grand Prize is no longer under her control, but at least she can extricate Su Lin from the situation.

"I'm not going to the Grand Prize?"

Su Lin raised an eyebrow. He was about to speak when he saw Xiao Linlin's serious face: "Brother, I know I shouldn't say that... but since this match, we've not been without any concerns."

“Danger is always hidden in the details, especially now that things are most amiss. Before we get more feedback from the mimic and Jia Zhengyi, brother must not show himself.”

Xiao Linlin prioritized Su Lin's safety above all else. If there was any conspiracy targeting Xiaoyun Temple behind the Immortal Sect Grand Prize, as long as Su Lin didn't show up, it would be fine.

Even if the team that led the way was wiped out, or even if the undercover operation was ruined, it would be better than Su Lin dying as a result.

"The Immortal Sect is bestowing a grand reward, yet the Sect Master is not present. What kind of talk is this?"

Su Lin shook his head: "I know your concerns, but if someone is really targeting Xiaoyun Temple in the dark, I have nowhere to hide."

This world has long been completely controlled by the nine major immortal sects. Apart from complete integration, there is no way to confront it head-on.

Even though Su Lin has made several major breakthroughs and has absolute confidence in his own strength, he also knows clearly that he is no match for the nine great immortal sects.

He has only been playing for two years and still needs more time to develop.

"Brother, I'm not discussing this with you."

Xiao Linlin lowered her head and said softly, "You absolutely cannot show yourself easily, not this time, and not in the future."

Having said that, without giving Su Lin a chance to refuse, she turned and left to arrange the itinerary.

Su Lin silently watched Xiao Linlin's thin back. This was the first time the girl had faced him with such a strong attitude, which was not the usual submissive and obedient attitude of a follower.

She's right. From now on, many things have changed.

Nothing is more important than Su Lin's life. Even setting aside Xiao Linlin's personal feelings for Su Lin and considering it purely from a perspective of interests, Su Lin must not die in the game.

His death not only signifies another failure of the game plan, but also renders the entire core members of the Sulin Squad meaningless.

For Xiao Linlin at this moment, every plan she makes must have a worst-case scenario in mind: everyone else can be sacrificed, but Su Lin cannot.

Su Lin understood that if he insisted on going along, it would only provoke more intense resistance from Xiao Linlin. She had plenty of ways to threaten him, though this threat was for protection.

Su Lin did not get up, nor did she insist on changing Xiao Linlin's decision.

He simply sat quietly until dusk, when Li Xingtian's voice came from outside the threshold of the main hall.

"You look upset, is it because you're not on Linlin's travel list?"

Li Xingtian remained as lazy as ever, leaning against the wall and squinting at people: "She is indeed too cautious, but all this caution is for your sake, and it's out of good intentions. There's no need to be so fixated on it."

"I'm not fixated on whether to go or not."

Su Lin shook his head, paused for a moment, and then said softly, "I just suddenly realized that I'm not strong enough... really not strong enough at all."

If you have enough strength, why care about the Immortal Sect's Grand Prize, the Heavenly Pivot Organization, or the future mechanisms? You can break through them all with a single punch!

"Feeling pressure is a good thing."

Li Xingtian smiled, his eyes filled with satisfaction; this had always been his educational goal.

For someone like Su Lin, only by applying extreme pressure can the full potential within him be unleashed.

This is far more effective than constant supervision and reminders, and it doesn't require much elaboration. After all, people learn things in one go.

Su Lin did not answer, but just silently looked at Li Xingtian.

Li Xingtian tilted his head back and drank the wine, lazily saying, "Don't look at me like that. Becoming stronger takes time. You have to endure humiliation first before you can become a king. You should understand this principle better than I do."

"Grandpa, I'm not thinking about this right now."

"So what do you mean?"

"I was trying to gather inspiration, and my mind wandered for a moment."

Su Lin paused for a moment, then said softly, "I've gained a lot of insights and inspiration in these three hours, and I'm still processing it a bit."

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