“By order of the Senior Brother, I am to stand guard outside,” Xia Yuan said frankly.
Hearing this, Lin Yun immediately guessed why Zou Dongsheng had done so.
“You do not need to watch over me. My seclusion has yielded no results, so I must go out to train, gain experience, and seek opportunities,” Lin Yun said.
“But… Young Master, the Senior Brother’s order was that you are not to leave for any reason. Please stay here for now, or at least contact him first and obtain his permission,” Xia Yuan replied.
“I am the Young Master of Infinite Heavenly Palace. If I wish to go out and train, I do not need anyone’s approval. I now command you, as Young Master, to stop standing guard here and return to your own cultivation,” Lin Yun said.
“Young Master… please do not make things difficult for me,” Xia Yuan said, looking helpless.
“You are not the one in difficulty. Simply carry out the order.”
With that, Lin Yun walked straight forward.
“Young Master! Young Master!”
Xia Yuan hurriedly moved to block him.
“Xia Yuan, I am now at the Harmony realm. If I truly wish to leave, you cannot stop me. Step aside,” Lin Yun said, looking at him.
“The Young Master may strike me if he must, but I cannot let you pass!” Xia Yuan declared firmly.
“Then I really will act.”
Lin Yun circulated his inner force and pushed Xia Yuan away with a single palm, then shot forward at full speed.
“Young Master!”
Xia Yuan, pushed aside, could only watch Lin Yun disappear.
Given Lin Yun’s speed, how could he possibly catch up?
He could only immediately send a message to Zou Dongsheng.
Upon receiving the news, Zou Dongsheng instantly contacted Lin Yun.
Lin Yun had only just left the cave palace when Zou Dongsheng’s transmission reached him.
“Young Master, where are you going?” Zou Dongsheng’s voice rang out.
“My seclusion bore no fruit, so I am coming out to train and seek opportunities,” Lin Yun replied.
He knew Zou Dongsheng did not want him involved with An Yun’s situation, so he stuck firmly to this excuse.
“Young Master, I do not believe you for a moment. Please do not do anything foolish. Infinite Heavenly Palace cannot afford to lose you as well!” Zou Dongsheng said anxiously.
“Do not worry. I will not do anything foolish.”
With that, Lin Yun cut the transmission.
He then sped up and headed straight for Heart City.
Although Lin Yun wanted to rescue An Yun, he was not reckless enough to charge directly into Elven territory.
He had already decided to go to Heart City first.
He had his own ideas and plans.
Along the way, Zou Dongsheng contacted him several more times, repeatedly urging him to return. Lin Yun simply ignored him.
Upon reaching Heart City, Lin Yun entered and went directly to the Myriad Treasures Pavilion.
He planned to meet an Elven powerhouse in the city, but he had no connections and no idea where to start. His only option was to ask the Pavilion Master. The Myriad Treasures Pavilion had been doing business in Heart City for many years, so Lin Yun was certain they would have some leads.
Inside the pavilion, Lin Yun displayed his VIP token and was quickly granted an audience with the Pavilion Master.
In an elegant room.
“Friend Bei Chen, it has been a long time,” the Pavilion Master said with a broad smile upon seeing Lin Yun.
“Pavilion Master, I have come today because I need a small favour,” Lin Yun said directly.
“Friend Bei Chen, speak freely,” the Pavilion Master replied heartily.
“I wish to meet an Elven powerhouse here in Heart City. Could you possibly introduce me?” Lin Yun asked.
“Oh? If I may be so bold, why does Friend Bei Chen wish to meet an Elven powerhouse?” the Pavilion Master inquired.
“A friend of mine has fallen into Elven hands and is now imprisoned by them. I want to speak with an Elven powerhouse about it,” Lin Yun explained.
Since he was asking for help, he saw no reason to hide the truth.
“Fallen into Elven hands? Imprisoned by the Elves? Friend Bei Chen, forgive my bluntness, but if you hope to rescue your friend, I am afraid it will be exceedingly difficult,” the Pavilion Master said with a sigh.
He continued, “Friend Bei Chen, arranging an introduction to an Elven powerhouse in Heart City is not hard for me. However, relations between Elves and humans have always been poor. Even if you meet one, they are unlikely to receive you kindly.”
“Regardless, I have to try. I cannot abandon my friend,” Lin Yun said.
“Friend Bei Chen, your loyalty and sense of honour do you credit. Very well, I will personally escort you there.”
The Pavilion Master rose to his feet.
He led Lin Yun out of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion and headed straight towards the eastern district of Heart City.
