Chapter 912 - 142: The Thousand Mechanism Sect’s Probe (Part 3)

"Indeed, it feels like you’re being too imaginative."

Yin Yue nodded, concealing the emotional fluctuation in her heart just now. With Jiang Chen and Jiang Yaoyan present, Lin Chen shouldn’t be able to get first place, so she didn’t have to worry about Lin Chen offending that person.

"To prevent any accidents, you should leave Thousand Mechanism City first. That way, even if something happens, I can handle it alone." Lin Chen looked at Yin Yue. "Give me an address, and I’ll come find you later."

"All right."

Yin Yue nodded. "You can come find me in Thousand Hammers City after the Alchemy Competition."

Thousand Hammers City, one of the three major cities in the Thousand Mechanism Domain, is located in the northern region of the domain and is the number one city for forging.

As for whether Yin Yue going to Thousand Hammers City alone would be unsafe, Lin Chen wasn’t worried since Yin Yue had enough treasures to protect herself.

The key point is that this is Thousand Mechanism Domain, where trade is extremely prosperous, and prosperous trade areas share a common trait: safety is assured.

Both inside and outside the city, there are patrol teams formed by the Thousand Mechanism Sect, along with other various forces.

"By the way, hold onto this for me."

Lin Chen took out a stone from his pocket, and Yin Yue took it with a look of confusion in her eyes.

The stone looked like an ordinary stone, so why would Lin Chen hide it?

Lin Chen was also helpless. Back when Oscar followed him for a few days and when he absorbed the Dragon Blood Bodhi again, this little fellow somehow transformed into the appearance of a stone. Since then, there’s been no movement, and the most crucial part is that not a trace of its aura has leaked.

Even someone as sensitive to Divine Souls like Yin Yue couldn’t sense anything. Oscar’s ability to transform and hide shouldn’t be discovered by someone at the Innate Realm, and concerning Myriad Phenomena Realm experts... When I returned to Canglan Island, Senior Jiang didn’t notice it... Of course, it’s possible Senior Jiang discovered it but didn’t care enough to mention it.

"This stone is not ordinary; its true form is actually a demon beast."

"Demon beast?"

Yin Yue was shocked and couldn’t help but weigh the stone in her hand. Whether from feeling or any aspect, it was clearly just a stone. How could it be a demon beast?

Even if it can hide its aura, Yin Yue had a special perception ability for Divine Souls. Demons, even beasts, have Divine Souls, but this stone felt lifeless to her.

If she wasn’t sure Lin Chen wouldn’t joke with her, Yin Yue would’ve thought Lin Chen was deliberately teasing her.

"If this stone is truly a demon beast, then its origins must be extraordinary. There’s no record of such a magical beast even within my clan."

"The little guy’s origin can be discussed later; at least for now, it poses no threat to me."

Lin Chen understood that Yin Yue’s words carried a warning, but Oscar’s future growth potential was unknown to him. Currently, Oscar poses no threat.

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The next day.

Yin Yue left Thousand Mechanism City.

Thousand Mechanism Sect.

Qiu Wangqiu’s eyes held a coldness as he looked at the middle-aged man in front of him. "Someone from the Thousand Hammers City came to pick up that little girl?"

"Yes, Elder Chou. Even after the disciple revealed their affiliation with the Thousand Mechanism Sect, the Thousand Hammers City side still blocked us. However, they also left a message saying they would give our sect an explanation."

The steward of the Thousand Mechanism Sect kept his head down, not expecting that the elders would instruct him to keep an eye on the little girl. After she left Thousand Mechanism City on a Flying Ship, someone from Thousand Hammers City personally came to pick her up, and it was none other than the Vice City Lord.

Thousand Hammers City, the leading forging city in the Thousand Mechanism Domain, has a city lord who is the foremost Master Blacksmith in the domain. The city lord’s ties with the Thousand Mechanism Sect are special, as his ancestors were once elders of the sect.

"I understand. You may leave now."

The fact that the Vice City Lord of Thousand Hammers City personally came to pick up that little girl already indicated that her identity is far from ordinary and obviously not antagonistic to the Thousand Mechanism Sect; otherwise, Thousand Hammers City would not dare act so boldly.

"Better inform my elder brother and have him handle the matter."

Qiu Wangqiu vanished from the spot and appeared at the gates of the Celestial Craft Hall.

"You must be here because of the little girl by Xiao Yan’s side."

"Has elder brother already learned of it?"

Qiu Wangqiu paused and looked at his elder brother.

"The Zhao Family has already sent word to me; that little girl’s background is not simple, originating from an ancient Remnant Race, and the Zhao Family once owed that race a monumental favor."

Xuan Jing spoke slowly, with surprise in Qiu Wangqiu’s eyes. How could this matter also involve the ancient Remnant Race?

Is it possible that Xiao Yan himself is from an ancient Remnant Race?

"Has the Zhao Family mentioned which race?"

"The Zhao Family didn’t specify which race the little girl belongs to in their message, but since ancient Remnant Race is involved, we should leave the girl unattended, and concerning Xiao Yan..."

"Elder brother, I kept watch outside Xiao Yan’s residence for a night and sensed no special Divine Soul energy fluctuation. Xiao Yan should not have cultivated those two Cultivation Techniques."

Xuan Jing’s aged eyes slightly narrowed. "With our master present at the Alchemy Competition, if Xiao Yan truly cultivated the Divine Control Technique, he would not escape master’s perception."

"Master?"

Qiu Wangqiu’s eyes narrowed. Even the master was alerted?

But he quickly put his worries to rest. Since elder brother is personally monitoring the situation, if Xiao Yan has cultivated the Divine Control Record, the master will definitely detect it.

"I understand, elder brother."

Qiu Wangqiu left the Celestial Craft Hall as a young figure suddenly appeared in the main hall. Despite his youthful appearance, he exuded an aura of timelessness, his eyes deep and brimming with the wisdom of complete insight.

Upon seeing the young man, Xuan Jing hurried down from the high platform.

"Xuan Jing greets master."

"How are preparations for the upcoming Alchemy Competition final?"

"All ready."

"Hmm."

The young man nodded, hands clasped behind his back. "There’s no need to investigate Xiao Yan’s background further."

"Does master know Xiao Yan’s background?"

"After emerging from seclusion, I performed an astrological reading on him. The result was astonishing."