Super Strong Little Divine Farmer

Chapter 2156 - 2157: Rescued

The voice seemed somewhat familiar, but Lin Chen couldn't recall where he had heard it before."Beast! How dare you!"

These were the last words spoken by that shadow in black, which Lin Chen heard in the instant before he fell into a deep sleep. He succumbed to overwhelming drowsiness and was enveloped in slumber.

...

He didn't know how long he slept.

When Lin Chen opened his eyes again, the outside was already bright, making it hard for him to keep his eyes fully open. He struggled on the ground for a moment, but his body felt too exhausted. After nearly failing to move, he had no choice but to give up.

He quietly surveyed his surroundings and found himself in a serene cave.

The cave wasn't large, and Lin Chen could see everything in one glance. When he looked towards a corner, he couldn't help but utter a sound of surprise.

There rested a pure white spirit beast with its head on its knees, dozing. Hearing Lin Chen's slight noise, its ears perked up, and then its eyes opened, seemingly filled with human-like joy, as it ran towards Lin Chen.

This spirit beast was exceptionally small, just over half a meter tall, like a cat, except a faint "king" character appeared on its pure white forehead, drawing attention.

It snuggled up against Lin Chen's cheek affectionately, making him feel itchy on his face.

"You're the same... spirit beast from that day?"

Lin Chen immediately recognized the small white tiger that had been surrounded by people before, although its current size was too small and lacked its former majestic appearance, looking rather cute.

The spirit beast nodded slightly, its gaze showing a hint of gratitude. It was intelligent, and remembered the events of that day vividly. If not for Lin Chen's help, it would have never escaped such entrapment.

"Lin Chen! You're awake!"

A sound emerged from the narrow cave entrance, followed by Chen Jie, holding a wooden tube made of a piece of scrap wood, filled with some clear water, and she walked up to Lin Chen, showing delight.

"How long have I... been unconscious?" Lin Chen asked.

"Luckily, just a night and half a day." Seeing Lin Chen awake, Chen Jie felt relieved and carefully fed the water to the unable-to-rise Lin Chen.

"If it wasn't for it, we truly wouldn't have escaped this time."

Chen Jie gently stroked the spirit beast's fur. Although the spirit beast had shrunk, Chen Jie hadn't forgotten the overwhelming power it had shown.

It was like a savior descending from the heavens, driving away the shadow and transforming into a whirlwind to carry them away.

Otherwise, given their battered state, they truly would not have held out until Chen Lin and others from the sect arrived.

"It truly is a karma for karma."

Lin Chen couldn't help but sigh after hearing Chen Jie's words. If not for the favorable relationship established earlier, the spirit beast would not have saved them in times of danger.

"Once you're a little better, we should hurry back. Otherwise, father will surely be worried if he can't find us." Chen Jie said so.

Within Kaoshan Sect, amid a broken-down sect, Chen Lin was more than just anxious; his expression was frighteningly grim.

He hurried over, but by the time he arrived, people had long disappeared, and the sect was only ablaze with raging flames.

The towering flames burned the bodies inside, erasing all signs. As Chen Lin observed the charred corpses that had been turned black, even he found it difficult to distinguish the identities among them.

"Old Chen, don't worry."

Amid Chen Lin's anxiousness, He Ling gently placed her jade hand on Chen Lin's shoulder. She also set aside her previous teasing demeanor, her expression solemnly scanning the scene, causing her brow to twitch slightly.

"How can I not worry! She's my only daughter, if anything happens..." Chen Lin was close to grief, his expression ferocious with lost composure.

He Ling sighed gently upon hearing this.

She didn't attempt further persuasion but joined the sect disciples in investigating the remnants of Kaoshan Sect, trying to find some clues from it.

"Can you walk?"

Chen Jie slowly supported Lin Chen's body, appearing extremely worried. Lin Chen's injuries were far more severe than Chen Jie's. While Chen Jie had mainly depleted her mental energy, Lin Chen's primary injuries were physical.

Sunken chest, pierced elbow bone, floating leg...

Though Chen Jie had already bandaged him and fed him some spiritual medicine, recovering Lin Chen in such a short time was truly challenging.

"It's a pity. If only it could carry us back." Chen Jie expressed some helplessness.

"It's normal; it was hunted by the sect before, so it naturally won't go." Lin Chen chuckled, his words tugging at his chest wound, causing sharp pain.

The spirit beast was clearly extremely afraid of people. If not for Chen Jie accompanying Lin Chen, it might have abandoned Chen Jie. Risking danger, saving them from the shadow was already a huge favor, and asking for more was inappropriate.

Chen Jie nodded slightly. Such an intelligent spirit beast, if tamed, would surely be a great asset to the sect. If it carried Lin Chen and her to Green Ripple Sect, even Chen Jie couldn't guarantee people from the sect wouldn't harm it.

However, last night, the spirit beast took them too far away, making it difficult to reunite with Chen Lin at Kaoshan Sect.

As for traveling by spirit boat, Chen Jie didn't have enough spiritual energy to sustain it. If it crashed mid-flight...

Chen Jie quickly shook her head; staying grounded was better.

The sun was mildly warm, giving the pair a touch of warmth. For Lin Chen, who had been deeply immersed in cultivation, this rare sense of comfort relaxed both his mind and body.

The long journey, as he enjoyed the scenery, was not boring.

As for Chen Jie, supporting his form, her wandering eyes made it hard to discern what she was pondering.

And so, after some time...

Waves of burning stench washed over, mixed with the smell of decomposing flesh. Chen Jie wrinkled her nose slightly upon smelling it.

"So ruthless."

Chen Jie gazed at the charred earth, where the flames had burnt everything to ashes, her chest rising and falling.

But Lin Chen was unmoved, as it was clear that person wanted to remain hidden. Thus, it was expected not to leave unnecessary traces, and burning everything cleanly was as anticipated.

"It's Sister Chen!"

At the border of Kaoshan Sect, many disciples of Green Ripple Sect were already investigating. Recognizing the pair before them, they cried out in excitement.

The shout drew everyone's attention, especially Chen Lin, who was searching madly for Chen Jie within. He dashed out, and upon seeing the figures, his vision blurred, enveloped by tears, reddening his eyes.