Unrivaled Soldier in the City

Chapter 706: 706

This time, the two of them weren’t anxious. After their experience yesterday, they knew they could only wait patiently. However, the Ice Silkworm appeared nearly two hours earlier than the day before, likely due to Tian Zilian’s blood.

When the Ice Silkworm came into view, Lin Kuang grew excited, his eyes fixed firmly on it. Tian Zilian’s beautiful eyes were also watching the creature, hoping Lin Kuang would succeed in catching it. The Ice Silkworm moved quickly across the ice, heading straight for the Jade Box.

Seeing this, Lin Kuang couldn’t help but cheer inwardly. Get in there, get in there, hurry up and get in!

As if the heavens had heard Lin Kuang’s pleas, the Ice Silkworm gradually crawled into the Jade Box, its head dipping toward the drop of Tian Zilian’s blood. The moment it did, the tip of its tail gently brushed against the propped-up tree trunk. Instantly, the trunk toppled over, and the Jade Box snapped shut! The Ice Silkworm was now trapped inside. Lin Kuang rushed over, snatched the Jade Box from the ground, and immediately secured it with a small lock.

"Zilian, we did it! We actually did it! Haha!" Lin Kuang shouted, clutching the Jade Box in exhilaration, completely ecstatic.

Seeing him so happy, Tian Zilian also broke into a joyful laugh. "Yes, we finally succeeded."

"We did! Zilian, thank you. Thank you so much," Lin Kuang said with elation. "Without your blood, I probably never would have caught the Ice Silkworm. I can’t thank you enough." He pulled Tian Zilian into a hug and planted several kisses on her charming face.

Tian Zilian stood frozen, her charming face flushing crimson. She was completely dazed; she never expected Lin Kuang to do such a thing, and an indescribable emotion began to flutter in her heart. Lin Kuang, however, was completely oblivious. He hadn’t even registered that he had kissed the innocent girl, his entire focus fixed on the Jade Box clutched excitedly in his hand. It was a long moment before Tian Zilian snapped out of her stupor. Gazing at Lin Kuang’s ecstatic expression, she kept her silence, her face still blushing as she stood rooted to the spot.

An unknown amount of time passed before the exhilarated Lin Kuang gradually calmed down.

"Zilian, we can go now," Lin Kuang said, looking at her with a smile, his voice filled with joy.

"Oh, okay. Let’s go then," Tian Zilian replied, her face still red and her words tinged with shyness.

Lin Kuang nodded, and the two of them left the ice cave, heading back toward the Heavenly Mountain Sect.

Upon returning to the Heavenly Mountain Sect, Lin Kuang went straight to his room. He opened his pack and took out a large box, inside which the King Snow Lotus lay peacefully.

Looking at the Jade Box in his hand and the King Snow Lotus in his pack, Lin Kuang was overcome with excitement. The King Snow Lotus and the Ice Silkworm... I’ve found them both. Ruoxi, you can be saved!

He was eager to leave immediately but restrained himself, knowing it would be rude to depart so abruptly. After some thought, he decided to leave the next morning; a few more hours wouldn’t make a difference.

Having made up his mind, Lin Kuang organized his pack, placed the Jade Box inside, and sat cross-legged on his bed to rest. To him, time seemed to crawl by. Hours that normally flew past now felt like an eternity.

The agonizing wait finally ended as the sky began to brighten.

Seeing the daylight, Lin Kuang leaped out of bed and washed up. Afterward, he checked his pack again. Finding everything in order, he slung the large pack onto his back.

Leaving his room, Lin Kuang headed straight for the grand hall of the Heavenly Mountain Sect, where he met with Sect Leader Tian Botong. Seeing Lin Kuang walk in with his pack on, Tian Botong was stunned for a moment before understanding dawned on him.

"Young friend, are you preparing to leave?" Tian Botong asked with a smile.

Lin Kuang nodded. "Yes, Sect Leader Tian, I’m getting ready to go. Thank you for your hospitality these past few days." With that, he clasped his fists and bowed.

Tian Botong quickly helped him up. "My young friend, what are you talking about? If not for you, our Heavenly Mountain Sect might have been destroyed. Helping you with this small matter was the least we could do," he said with great earnestness.

Hearing this, Lin Kuang gave a bitter smile. "Sect Leader Tian, you think too highly of me. It wasn’t my achievement alone."

"Perhaps not yours alone, but you still played a significant role, did you not?" Tian Botong countered with a smile.

Lin Kuang paused, realizing that he was right.

"Alright, I can see you’re in a hurry, so I won’t keep you for breakfast. Remember, the doors of the Heavenly Mountain Sect will always be open to you! If you ever find yourself in trouble, just let us know. We will support you, no matter what!" Looking at Lin Kuang, Tian Botong made this promise with the utmost seriousness.

Lin Kuang’s body trembled slightly, and he bowed deeply to Tian Botong. "Thank you, Sect Leader Tian!"

"Come now, no need for such formalities. Let’s go, I’ll see you out," Tian Botong said with a smile.

Lin Kuang nodded. As the two of them walked out of the grand hall, they came face-to-face with Tian Zilian, who was just approaching.

Seeing Lin Kuang carrying his pack, Tian Zilian paused for a moment. "Brother Lin, are you leaving?" she asked.

"Yes, it’s time for me to go. Zilian, thank you for your help these last few days," Lin Kuang replied with a smile.

At his words, Tian Zilian’s beautiful face paled slightly, but she still managed a smile and a nod. "It’s... it’s nothing, Brother Lin. I’ll see you off."

In truth, Tian Zilian was heartbroken to see him go. But she felt she had no right to ask him to stay, no excuse to make. The thought filled her with sorrow.

"Alright, then let’s go," Lin Kuang said, smiling as if he hadn’t noticed a thing.

Standing to the side, Tian Botong saw his daughter’s expression and smiled bitterly to himself, but he said nothing.

The father and daughter escorted Lin Kuang to the main gate of the Heavenly Mountain Sect, where he stopped.

"Sect Leader Tian, Zilian, you should head back," Lin Kuang said with a smile. "If you have time, you can come find me in the East Sea. I’ll be there, unless something comes up."

"Of course. If we get the chance, we will definitely visit. Take care, young friend," Tian Botong replied with a smile, giving a slight bow with his fists clasped.

"Take care, Brother Lin," Tian Zilian added, her face turning red.

Lin Kuang nodded, stepped onto the wooden path, and departed without a second glance.

"Dear, have you fallen for him?" Tian Botong asked his daughter once Lin Kuang was out of sight.

"N-No! Father, you’re just making things up again," Tian Zilian stammered, her face flushing as she turned and ran off.