"Oh? In that case, it's quite a coincidence," Lin Xiuyuan said with a smile.
"Come, fellow Daoist, follow me. Please rest and wait at my sect's residence during this time."
Huang Geng ushered Lin Xiuyuan inside, then a strange glint flashed in his eyes as he spoke warmly:
"If Fellow Daoist Lin feels bored, we can go out into the wild together to scavenge for resources. After all, it is rare to find a camp for protection so deep in the southern border region."
“My two good friends have been going out together a lot lately. What do you think, Fellow Daoist Lin? Would you like to go with them?”
Lin Xiuyuan didn't suspect anything and took it as a warm invitation. However, he had just arrived and wasn't in the mood for such a thing. He immediately cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Fellow Daoist Huang. However, I am tired from the journey and would like to take this opportunity to rest and recuperate before our trip to the secret place."
Upon hearing this, a barely perceptible hint of disappointment flashed in Huang Geng's eyes, but he showed no sign of it on his face, and continued to laugh:
"Ah, yes, I didn't think it through. Fellow Daoist Lin has traveled through this desolate land, and must have encountered many demonic beasts, so you must be exhausted. In that case, Fellow Daoist Lin should rest here for a while. If you need anything, just send me a message."
After exchanging communication jade talismans and imprinting them to establish a connection, Huang Geng led Lin Xiuyuan to a house on the outskirts of the area.
Huang Geng said, "Fellow Daoist Lin, please rest here peacefully. No one will disturb you. If anything happens, please contact me through the communication jade talisman. When the secret place opens, I will inform Fellow Daoist Lin in advance."
"Alright, thank you for your help, Fellow Daoist Huang."
Watching Huang Geng's departing figure gradually disappear from sight, Lin Xiuyuan couldn't help but feel certain that owing this favor was worthwhile.
Regardless of the outcome of this trip, at least we have a ticket to the event; otherwise, we wouldn't even be able to get in, and all hope would be lost.
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