“Little sister, don’t argue with our benefactor,” the injured elder sister said.
Then she turned to Lin Yun. “My sister has always spoken without restraint. I hope you’ll forgive her.”
“No matter. This place isn’t safe to linger in. Follow me.”
After speaking, Lin Yun chose a direction and started walking.
“Little sister, let’s go.”
The two sisters quickly followed, clearly choosing to trust Lin Yun.
Lin Yun led them to the base of a cliff.
“This will do. Heal your wounds, and I’ll keep watch,” Lin Yun said.
“Thank you,” the elder sister said gently.
Her injuries were severe. After expressing her gratitude, she took a pill and sat cross-legged to heal.
The younger sister’s injuries were less serious but still present, and she began healing as well.
Lin Yun sat on a rock at the cliff’s base, lounging lazily.
About half an hour later, the two finished healing.
Lin Yun looked at them. “From what I can tell, you two seem quite inexperienced. How did you dare come to the Border Mountains? You’re either very bold or simply fearless like newborn calves.”
“Can’t women hunt demons too?” the younger sister said, pouting.
“Of course not. But with your approach, you’d only end up as prey here, especially two beautiful women like you. It’s no surprise you’d attract attention,” Lin Yun said, shaking his head with a smile.
The elder sister spoke earnestly. “The dangers of the Border Mountains are far greater than we imagined. We underestimated this place. We haven’t been here long, but we’ve already seen its cruelty and the darkness of human nature. We were preparing to leave when we ran into that incident.”
She paused, then continued. “But we never expected to meet someone like you, willing to save strangers. There are still good people here.”
“I’m not some good person. My hands are stained with who knows how much blood. I just couldn’t stand by and watch,” Lin Yun said calmly.
He never claimed to be a good person.
“Being saved by someone like you here is our fortune. We will always remember this life-saving kindness,” the elder sister said, bowing to Lin Yun.
After a pause, she added, “Benefactor, are you truly alone? I don’t see any teammates with you.”
“That’s right, just me. I used to have teammates, but some died, and others left the mountains,” Lin Yun said calmly.
“Navigating this perilous border alone… aren’t you afraid?” The elder sister’s eyes flickered with shock.
The younger sister, hearing Lin Yun’s words, also looked at him with disbelief.
Having experienced the dangers here, they saw the Border Mountains as a hellish place. They couldn’t imagine the courage it took to venture here alone.
After witnessing its perils, they wanted nothing more than to leave.
Lin Yun smiled. “What’s there to fear? Though this place is dangerous, it’s also a place to temper oneself. Enduring trials here can elevate one’s cultivation path. To me, this is an interesting place that offers great growth.”
After hearing this, the sisters’ view of Lin Yun changed.
This seemingly frail, ordinary young man was anything but simple!
They felt they couldn’t see through him at all.
What kind of person was he? Suddenly, they were curious, eager to learn more about this man.
“I’ve never met someone as bold as you. Benefactor, may I have your name?” the elder sister asked.
“I’m Lin Yun,” he replied.
“Lin Yun, I’ll remember that name. You’re the most remarkable man I’ve ever met, a true man. My name is Yu Rou,” the elder sister said gracefully.
“Benefactor, I’m Yu Qing,” the younger sister added.
“I’m a married man, so spare me the flattery,” Lin Yun said calmly.
His words made Yu Rou blush slightly. “Benefactor, you misunderstand. I only admire you, nothing more.”
“Since you’ve finished healing, you should head down the mountain,” Lin Yun said.
“Alright. First, allow us to change our clothes. The battle left us dishevelled, and we must have looked laughable to you,” Yu Rou said.
Her earlier injuries had stained her thin, cicada-wing-like robe with blood, and it was torn in several places.
“Benefactor Lin Yun, you have to turn around. No peeking,” Yu Qing said.
Lin Yun turned away, saying simply, “Change.”
The two sisters turned as well, taking out new clothes to change into.
After a while.
“We’re done,” Yu Rou said.
Lin Yun turned back to look at them.
They had changed into green gauze dresses embroidered with golden patterns, looking elegant and refined. They had also freshened their makeup, now impeccable.
Both their attire and appearance were meticulously chosen.
Lin Yun shook his head helplessly. “Why dress so well? It’s too eye-catching. Looking this beautiful will only attract trouble.”
“Women should know how to adorn themselves,” Yu Rou said with a gentle smile.
“Alright, hurry down the mountain. This place isn’t suitable for you,” Lin Yun said to the sisters.
“Benefactor Lin Yun, could you… escort us part of the way?” Yu Qing asked hesitantly.
“Benefactor Lin Yun, this request might be too much, but we lack experience. If you’re willing to escort us, I can offer a generous sum of Haoyue crystals as payment,” Yu Rou said.
“I’m not short of Haoyue crystals right now,” Lin Yun replied.
“Very well, we’ve overstepped. You’ve already saved us, and now we’ve made such an unreasonable request. We’ll take our leave. Thank you for your rescue,” Yu Rou said, thanking him again.
With that, the sisters prepared to leave.
“Wait.”
As they were about to go, Lin Yun suddenly called out to them.
“Benefactor Lin Yun, is there something else?” Yu Rou asked gently.
“Fine, I’ll take a few days to escort you down the mountain,” Lin Yun said.
