Chapter 2418 - 2419: Epilogue

Chapter 2418: Chapter 2419: Epilogue

"He was originally just an ordinary person. But the consciousness that originally existed within his body has dissipated, and now, surviving through his body, is something else."

"In other words, the creature referred to earlier... a Taotie."

Chen Lin, in the simplest manner, explained to Lin Chen the origin of this person, which left Lin Chen slightly taken aback. He then slightly bowed his head, a thoughtful expression on his furrowed brows.

Through Chen Lin’s explanation, Lin Chen gradually understood some things.

It should be similar to Lu Kang, whose consciousness previously existed through someone else’s body.

However, what Lin Chen didn’t expect was that the consciousness residing inside this fat man’s body was that of a ferocious beast.

Everyone says that Taotie loves to eat, which is why that fat man eats incessantly all day. It seems that the food inside the storage ring given to the fat man by Liu Qinghan should be plenty as well.

"No wonder, he had no reaction no matter what I said to him..."

Lin Chen also realized, recalling when he thanked the fat man earlier, the fat man seemed not to have heard at all. Lin Chen originally found it strange, but now it made sense.

Nevertheless, regardless, Lin Chen’s life was saved by this person before him. Whether human or beast, such a favor could not be forgotten.

"Don’t think about it, his food is not ordinary. With your current strength, you can’t acquire it, so leave it for the future,"

Chen Lin seemed to notice Lin Chen’s thoughts and patted him on the shoulder, speaking with some emotion.

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen turned his head to look at Chen Lin, and then silently nodded, understanding even without Chen Lin’s words.

Though Taotie loves to eat, not just any ordinary thing can satisfy it.

Therefore, after Chen Lin finished speaking, Lin Chen didn’t say much, but instead remembered this in his heart.

"Now that it’s finally over, let’s head back quickly, or they’ll be worried."

Chen Lin reminded him again.

Earlier, out of concern, Chen Lin had come here, and others like Sun Tianming had also seen such a bizarre scene and would be quite worried about Lin Chen because of it.

"Alright."

Lin Chen nodded, and after bidding farewell to everyone present, he followed Chen Lin, slowly heading towards Chen Lin’s residence.

...

After they left, Liu Qinghan still had things to do.

His spiritual energy had been greatly consumed after healing Lin Chen’s injuries just now.

Even though his spiritual energy was strong and provided considerable protection during the healing process, such matters were extremely taxing. Like someone as strong as Liu Qinghan, he felt somewhat exhausted after healing Lin Chen’s injuries.

But he didn’t have the time now to rest.

Because although the restrictions had been lifted, the sect’s sacred relic was still within the formation. Even though the square was empty, with only Pan Yan and the cylindrical staff remaining upon it, Liu Qinghan dared not let his guard down.

This was largely due to Pan Hao being so utterly shameless, causing Liu Qinghan to feel quite serious.

After all, in terms of strength, Pan Hao far surpassed Liu Qinghan, having ascended to the higher realms. If he left some means behind at this parting moment, wouldn’t that be disastrous?

"Why don’t I go,"

An elder, seeing through Liu Qinghan’s thoughts, volunteered to step forward.

"No need. If I always hide behind others, then I would be a truly incompetent Sect Master."

Liu Qinghan waved his hand, then decisively began walking forward slowly.

Now that the sacred relic’s restriction was gone, the formation seemed to have lost its original luster. The strange and complex lines sketched into marks were of no use at this point, so Liu Qinghan naturally had nothing to worry about.

The only thing that might change was the sacred relic itself.

Approaching it, Liu Qinghan slowly picked up the cylindrical staff lying on the ground.

As he took hold of it, the staff seemed to come alive, and at the moment his palm touched it, Liu Qinghan felt something surging within the staff.

But this surging sensation didn’t seem like the extremely fierce power from before, nor like the restrictions carved into the staff, but was more like a living thing.

This left Liu Qinghan very surprised. He furrowed his brows, deeply perplexed, and stood still, without any movement.

Yet, this lack of action caused a heart-wrenching anxiety in the people observing from afar. Without Liu Qinghan’s profound cultivation, they naturally couldn’t sense Liu Qinghan’s current situation.

They exchanged glances and saw a hint of seriousness in each other’s eyes.

After all, he was the Sect Master of the Green Ripple Sect, and their concern was quite understandable. The enemy that the Green Ripple Sect was about to face was extraordinarily powerful; if something happened to their current Sect Master, then wouldn’t it be...

"Sect Master, are you alright?"

With this in mind, one finally spoke up, which brought Liu Qinghan back to his senses from afar.

"I’m fine."

Liu Qinghan replied lightly. His tone relaxed the tense people.

"Let’s check it again after returning."

Thinking this, Liu Qinghan put the cylindrical staff away. Whatever secret it held, trying to uncover it in such a short time was clearly inappropriate.

However, after securing the relic, Liu Qinghan didn’t immediately leave.

Instead, he walked over to where Pan Yan was lying, then bent down to lift him up.

Having died some time ago, Pan Yan’s body was very cold. His wrinkled face was devoid of color, but bore an expression of relief.

To Pan Yan, he had already done what needed to be done, so death didn’t frighten him much.

However, perhaps even Pan Yan in death didn’t know that the method for breaking the restriction passed down in their clan was merely a lie, a lie born out of the ancestors’ selfishness.

With a sigh,

Liu Qinghan carried Pan Yan’s body and walked slowly towards the group of elders in the distance.

"In a few days, give him a proper burial."

Handing over Pan Yan’s body to an elder, Liu Qinghan spoke in a low tone.

Original Pan Yan never had to come out; after all, he hadn’t been a disciple of the Green Ripple Sect for some time, and few knew of his whereabouts, yet he chose to come out and help.