This girl was wearing a light yellow robe. Her black hair was split into two strands and swayed with her lithe body, making her look very cute.
She wasn't extremely beautiful, but she was very delicate. Although there was still a hint of childishness in her eyes, one could still see the gentleness under her playfulness.
The girl pouted and muttered to herself, "Alchemy is really too difficult. I can't make it, even though I'm already putting in a lot of effort."
"I wonder how Big Brother is doing now. His talent is better than mine, so he was heavily trained when he entered the sect. I have to work hard and don't let him look down on me."
As the girl walked, she stopped and her gaze fell on a stalk of Zoysia Grass that was emitting soft moonlight. She quickly walked up and gently plucked a few leaves. She didn't notice that behind her, a lonely figure had appeared.
Wang Lin stared at the girl in front of him. Although her appearance was different from before, he could still recognize her at a glance.
His eyes gradually became gentle. Wang Lin stood there, his heart filled with bitterness.
After the girl plucked a few leaves of Water Moon Grass, she carefully placed them in her bag of holding. Then she got up and was about to leave when she suddenly stopped. She walked forward a few steps, squatted down, and pushed aside the grass. She saw a small animal.
The small animal looked like a squirrel, and it was lying there on the verge of death. Its right leg was a bloody mess, as if it had been bitten and broken.
The girl let out a soft cry and her eyes were filled with pity. She quickly took out her bag of holding and took out some herbs. After crushing them, she gently rubbed them on the small animal's wound.
However, these herbs weren't enough to keep the small animal alive. Its eyes gradually dimmed and it had lost too much blood. It was on the verge of death.
The girl's eyes were filled with anxiety. She quickly and gently picked up the small animal. She turned around and was about to return to the alchemy room to find her master. However, the moment she turned around, she let out a scream and quickly retreated. Her eyes were filled with fear.
When she suddenly turned around, she naturally saw Wang Lin behind her and was startled.
"Let me do it."
Seeing the girl's frightened expression, Wang Lin's heart trembled. He waved his right hand and a ray of white light landed on the small beast in the girl's arms. The small beast's wound healed at a visible rate, and even its dim eyes regained some spirit.
After recovering, the little beast leaped out of the young girl's embrace and landed on a tree branch at the side. It turned its head to look at the two of them before disappearing into the distance with a few leaps.
The young girl took a deep breath and patted her chest. She curiously looked at Wang Lin and said, "Junior Li Muwan greets senior. I wonder which mountain senior is from? Are you here to find my master?"
Wang Lin shook his head and looked at the girl before him. His expression became even more gentle and he softly said, "I'm not here to find your master. I live here."
"Live here?" Li Muwan blinked.
Wang Lin revealed a smile and waved his sleeve. A gentle wind appeared and wrapped around Li Muwan's body. In an instant, the two of them disappeared. When they reappeared, they were at the top of the mountain surrounded by clouds.
A cave had appeared here at some unknown time.
Outside the cave, Li Muwan's eyes widened as she watched all of this. It took her a long time to recover, and her gaze toward Wang Lin was filled with surprise.
"Senior must be a hidden old monster of my Lou He Sect … No, not an old monster, but a hidden expert." Li Muwan forced a smile and retreated a few steps. There was a hint of caution in her eyes.
There was no one around, and she had been dragged here by Wang Lin. Naturally, she was very nervous. Although Wang Lin didn't look like a villain, Li Muwan's heart still pounded.
"Junior … Junior was ordered by my master to get some herbs. I have been out … for a long time. Master must be worried and looking for me. Junior should take her leave." Li Muwan quickly retreated. Her words implied that her master could come at any moment.
Wang Lin revealed a smile. He had never seen Li Muwan like this before. He nodded.
Li Muwan quickly retreated along the mountain path. Only after she reached the bottom of the mountain did she let out a sigh of relief and look back at the top of the mountain.
"Senior Sister once said that all the old monsters in the cultivation world have strange habits. Some of them like to use cultivation furnaces to cultivate. It scared me to death!
"This old monster appeared without a sound and dragged me to the top of the mountain. Hmph, if I hadn't reacted fast enough to bring up my master, I would have been in danger today … However, this old monster looks very young and doesn't seem like a bad person … Perhaps I'm overthinking things."
After muttering a few words in a low voice, Li Muwan quickly left.
Wang Lin was at the top of the mountain, and his gaze could penetrate everything. He saw Li Muwan's expression and even heard her muttering to herself.
It wasn't until Li Muwan was far away that Wang Lin withdrew his gaze. A hint of happiness appeared on his face, but this happiness was accompanied by melancholy.
"Is this place an illusion formed from the memories in my soul, or … does it really exist … There is no such thing in my memories …" Wang Lin let out a sigh. He didn't want to think about it and silently closed his eyes.
After a long time, he slowly opened his eyes and muttered to himself, "I'll take one more look and talk to her a bit more. Then I'll leave … and light the first incense stick."
Time slowly passed. One day, two days … In the blink of an eye, four days had passed.
During these four days, Li Muwan didn't appear again. Wang Lin was still at the top of the mountain, waiting and waiting.
Just like in his memories, Li Muwan was in the Cloud Sky Sect, accompanied by the zither music, waiting for his return.
During these four days of time, Wang Lin didn't cultivate, but silently looked at the sky and waited.
It wasn't until the afternoon of the fifth day that a burst of panting came from the bottom of the mountain. It was Li Muwan walking up from the bottom of the mountain. After reaching the top of the mountain, Li Muwan wiped the sweat off her forehead. Her eyes were filled with panic and vigilance, but she clenched her teeth and arrived before Wang Lin.
Wang Lin calmly looked at Li Muwan and revealed a gentle expression.
However, when this gentleness entered Li Muwan's eyes, she subconsciously took a few steps back and became even more vigilant.
"Sen … Senior, can you save this as well …" Li Muwan bit her lower lip and carefully took out a palm-sized little beast.
This little beast was like a cat and was still young. Its furry body trembled in Li Muwan's hand. Its eyes were only a slit, as if it wanted to open them but didn't have the strength.
Wang Lin let out a smile and nodded. He raised his right hand and touched the little beast. There was a flash of white light and the little beast seemed to be injected with life. Its eyes slowly opened and shined.
Li Muwan's eyes were filled with joy and she let out a cry of joy. She gently stroked the little beast's fur and looked at Wang Lin. The vigilance in her eyes dissipated a bit, but it was still there.
"Thank you, Senior."
Li Muwan had a happy expression and bowed to Wang Lin. She quickly retreated and left the mountain. It was clear that she was still very cautious about the word "old monster" in her heart. Unless it was absolutely necessary, she wouldn't have come again no matter what.
"This old monster shouldn't be a bad person …" Li Muwan looked back at the mountain and muttered to herself as she descended the mountain.
This was the second time Wang Lin watched Li Muwan leave. The reluctance in his eyes became even stronger.
Right at this moment, the winds and clouds in the sky suddenly churned, and the color of the sky changed. Rumbling thunder rumbled down, reverberating in all directions. In the sky, a huge vortex appeared.
This vortex spun rapidly and gave off an indescribable pressure!
This pressure was extremely shocking. As it spread out, it filled the entire Human Trial, but strangely, none of the creatures in the world noticed it at all. It was as if the sky was changing for Wang Lin, as if the vortex was exploding because of Wang Lin!
"Wang Lin!
Hurry up and light the Mortal Alchemy Incense! What are you waiting for!?!? "The last four words turned into a tempest, echoing through the world!
What are you waiting for …? On the Great Emperor Planet, old Rosefinch had been waiting for too long and was filled with anxiety. He was worried that Wang Lin's soul would be trapped in his homeland, so he didn't hesitate to break the rules of the trial. He stepped forward and placed his right hand on the first incense stick. He charged into Wang Lin's soul and let out a roar!
"It's not difficult to ignite the Human Square Incense. I just need to spread the fire in my soul and burn this illusory Human Square World, turning everything here into a sea of fire in an instant. Then, I can ignite the Human Square Incense!
But … "
"I'm not willing!!" Wang Lin raised his head. His eyes were like a burning torch as he looked at the vortex in the sky.
"Enter this illusory world with your soul and train your heart. Wipe away the last bit of your mortal thoughts and turn it into burning power. Because it is a burning soul, I can merge the flames of this world into my soul and plant an immortal soul fire as a sacrifice for Rosefinch's fourth awakening!
"But at this price, using my mortal thoughts as a guide, I can't do it!" Wang Lin stood up and looked at the sky.
This was the place where his soul had entered. Even though the old Vermillion Bird's cultivation was unfathomable, this was a trial created by a magic treasure created by this generation's Vermillion Bird with an unfathomable ability. Even now, he wouldn't be able to exist for too long!
"You … This place is only an illusion and not real. Back then, the Old Man also entered this place. You only need to destroy it and leave while maintaining the incense stick to pass. Why are you so stubborn!?"
Old Rosefinch's voice was filled with anxiety. The vortex in the sky suddenly collapsed and his voice gradually dissipated.
The moment his voice dissipated, Wang Lin's words entered the vortex.
"I, Wang Lin, have never given up my obsession. Even when I triggered divine retribution, I couldn't let go. Planting an immortal soul fire in my soul isn't just about burning this world!
"If the heavens are like this and I have to burn my soul fire, then I will go against the heavens and use my obsession to turn it into a fire. I won't take the immortal soul fire, but I will use my soul to burn the karma of reincarnation!!"
On the Great Emperor Planet, old Rosefinch withdrew his right hand. He looked at Wang Lin, who had his eyes closed, and let out a sigh.
Although Master Simo didn't know anything about the Human Trial, seeing this, he more or less guessed a few things. He couldn't help but sneer. "Senior, it has been a long time. It seems something unexpected happened to the third Young Emperor during the trial …"
Before he could finish speaking, the old Vermillion Bird suddenly turned around. His eyes widened and his right hand slapped Master Simo's face once more.
Master Simo coughed out blood and his body was knocked back 100,000 feet.
"Unexpected my ass. This old man's child uses his obsession to burn his karma. How can a piece of trash like you understand?"
After slapping Wang Lin, old Rosefinch's anger dissipated a bit. His eyes shined and he thought, "Karma, karma, good, this kid has guts to burn his karma fire. The first generation ancestor said that when my Rosefinch family reaches the Ethereal Fire realm, borrowing the immortal soul fire is not the right way. Because it is extremely difficult to burn the karma fire, only the ancestor managed it under the protection of the Celestial Sovereign. That's why he didn't allow my family to choose!
"If this kid succeeds, he will be the number one person in the future of my Rosefinch family!"
He originally didn't plan on asking for monthly votes, but he felt like he had written too well today. He couldn't help but feel happy and sad at the same time. After Wang Lin, a rebellious intent rushed into his head. He wanted monthly votes!
"I will also burn my karma fire and ask the heavens how many seasons the fire will burn!
"Thank you for not abandoning me and supporting the Celestial Renegade Sect. Brother Yang has spared no effort to become the alliance leader and become a third step cultivator one step ahead of Wang Lin. I bow here to express my gratitude!