Chapter 129: Eve of Departure (IV)

Lin Chen, guided by Xiao Du, arrived at a remote and quiet alley, where only a few sparse passersby were walking.

"Lin Fan, I need to spend 30,000 merit points to activate the space-time stasis area so that Bai Youyou cannot investigate us. But we only have 300 merit points on hand right now," Xiao Du reminded him.

Hearing Xiao Du's reminder, Lin Fan frowned: "It takes 30,000 merit points to activate the space-time stasis area? Bai Youyou's investigative ability is truly terrifying. But we only have 300 merit points on hand; it's simply not enough."

Xiao Du stood to the side, silently picking at her fingers, looking a bit embarrassed: "Yeah, who knew merit points would be consumed so quickly? You know, those things I 'spent' weren't exactly a waste…"

Lin Fan had no time to argue with her. He took out bottle after bottle of shimmering spirit dew from his Storage Pouch.

"I finally understand why you were able to spend all the million merit points I worked so hard to earn. Look at these spirit dew, let's see how many merit points they can be exchanged for."

These spirit dew came from the Fluorescent Forest Operation Center. Although the output of spiritual essence was not high, the output of spirit dew was extremely gratifying.

When spirit dew was first discovered, the System wanted to purchase them in bulk, but he had refused because, at that time, merit points could only be obtained through villain missions.

But now, his System had upgraded to the "Indescribable System," and his authority had been elevated to a new level. He knew that exchanging for merit points was no longer an issue.

Sure enough, Xiao Du responded quickly: "Indescribable exclusive privilege activated. Each bottle of spirit dew can be exchanged for 100 merit points. You need to gather 300 bottles of spirit dew to exchange for enough merit points to activate the space-time stasis area."

Lin Fan breathed a sigh of relief, secretly rejoicing that his current System privileges were indeed powerful and practical. He took out more spirit dew from his Purple Mansion, gathering 300 bottles in total.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Du immediately said: "We have gathered 30,000 merit points. Preparing to activate the space-time stasis area!"

Lin Fan nodded, "Good, start it quickly. We cannot let Bai Youyou discover our actions."

As Xiao Du activated the space-time stasis, the surrounding streets fell into an eerie silence.

The passing pedestrians and the flickering streetlights were instantly frozen as if time had stopped; all movement ceased.

Xiao Du said proudly from the side: "Done! You can act without worry now."

Lin Fan knew that this opportunity for space-time stasis was rare. He slowly stepped out from the shadows and removed the thousand appearance mask that hid his true identity, restoring his original appearance.

At this moment, he was no longer an ordinary female Disciple of the Xuanyin Qin Sect, but the Lin Fan who had once accompanied Lin Chen on her journey.

Xiao Du also appeared beside him. She stood in the alley, her figure petite, her round face filled with an adorable and naive expression.

A pair of bright, large eyes shimmered with anticipation, and her slightly curly hair drifted gently with the breeze; she looked like a little loli who had walked out of a fairy tale.

Lin Fan walked toward Lin Chen, gazing at her familiar back.

At this moment, Lin Chen seemed to be attracted by some invisible pull; she slowly turned around and looked in Lin Fan's direction.

A flash of surprise crossed her clear eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a soft radiance.

The moment she saw Lin Fan, her heart seemed to melt.

"Lin Fan…" Lin Chen called out softly, her voice filled with a lingering attachment.

Lin Chen had deep feelings for Lin Fan, which could even be described as an indescribable attachment.

She had been created by Lin Fan from the very beginning. As Lin Fan's raw soul, she knew very well that Lin Fan could have chosen to deprive her of everything.

But Lin Fan did not do so; instead, he gave her life and freedom, while he himself chose to become a Mortal.

"It's me."

Lin Fan responded gently, walking closer to her, his eyes carrying a wicked gleam that made it impossible for others to guess his true thoughts.

Xiao Du, standing to the side, saw this scene and was also filled with joy.

She and Lin Chen had an excellent relationship. Lin Chen especially liked Xiao Du's adorable and naive appearance, and every time she saw her, she couldn't help but want to tease her a little.

And Xiao Du, the first time she saw Lin Chen, wanted to be friends with her; the two got along exceptionally well.

"Lin Chen," Xiao Du suddenly broke the silence, saying with a playful tone, "You ran out in the middle of the night just to see someone?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen's cheeks flushed slightly, but she didn't deny it. Instead, she revealed a faint smile: "What do you think?"

Lin Fan looked at Lin Chen's expression, and a familiar warmth welled up in his heart, but he still maintained his wicked persona.

"Stop messing around, Xiao Du," Lin Fan said softly, "I have something important to tell Lin Chen."

Xiao Du stuck out her tongue and said with a laugh: "Fine, fine, I won't disturb you two." After saying this, she retreated to the side, leaving space for Lin Fan and Lin Chen to be alone.

Lin Chen lowered her head, her toes rubbing against the ground as if she didn't know how to stand. She retracted her feet slightly and asked softly:

"Did you come specifically to see me?"

Her voice was as light as a whisper, carrying a hint of irrepressible shyness.

Lin Fan looked at her, his face showing no excessive emotional fluctuation, and said indifferently: "Hmm, I suppose so."

Lin Chen's heart skipped a beat, and her face flushed instantly, but Lin Fan's next words made her world seem to fall silent in an instant.

"Don't come looking for me in the future. I have my own life as a Mortal." Lin Fan's tone was calm, carrying a cold sense of detachment.

Lin Chen raised her head in disbelief, complex emotions flashing in her eyes. She stepped forward, her voice trembling:

"I don't believe it. You have no feelings for me at all."

She took the nano cube that Lin Fan had given her today out of her sleeve and held it up in front of Lin Fan, her eyes filled with hope and doubt:

"If you really don't care about me, then how do you explain this?"

The corners of Lin Fan's mouth curled up slightly, carrying a hint of a wicked smile: "Do you think that as a Mortal, I would have any use for this kind of thing? I just gave it to you on a whim."

Lin Chen's expression dimmed instantly, as if a basin of cold water had been poured over her heart; all her previous hope collapsed in an instant.

"Alright… so that's how it is." Her voice held a trace of helplessness and disappointment, "But I still have to thank you."

Lin Fan continued, looking indifferent: "By the way, remember one thing: from now on, this nano cube has nothing to do with me. It is yours; you created it yourself. I don't want to carry the memories of a cultivator anymore. I just want to be a simple, ordinary Mortal."

As Lin Chen listened, her heart ached as if it were being cut by a knife, but she could only nod:

"Okay… I will do as you wish."

She took some Spirit Stones from her Storage Pouch and handed them to Lin Fan,

"Here are some Spirit Stones. You take them so you can live a more comfortable life."

Her voice carried a hint of reluctance and concern, even though her heart was already in chaos.

Lin Fan took them casually, his expression remaining calm and unruffled, "Thanks. Don't come looking for me in the future."

Lin Chen could no longer control herself; tears welled up in her eyes and finally slid down her cheeks.

She choked back sobs and said: "Why! Do you hate me that much? If that's the case, why would you rather turn yourself into a Mortal and give your true spirit to me!"