Super Strong Little Divine Farmer

Chapter 2186: Chapter 2187: Returning to the Sect

”Big brother... Is your world really as cruel as this...”

After a long time, Meng Shan finally spoke her first words, her gently raised head still bearing the residual heart palpitations left by her earlier experiences.

Lin Chen halted his steps upon hearing this, he leaned down, standing in front of Meng Shan. Observing her expression at this moment, for some unknown reason, Lin Chen felt a pang of heartache.

He didn’t know how to answer this question; if he were to say it’s cruel, then indeed it is. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be so much misfortune, but amidst the cruelty, there is also warmth, such as the people he encountered like Sun Tianming.

After pondering for a moment, he finally spoke softly: ”It’s not only cruelty; in any world, in any class, as long as there are people, there will be strife, it’s inevitable. Moreover, amidst all, many things can’t be helped. If you want to protect those around you, then you must become stronger.”

Lin Chen murmured slowly, strength is the most important foundation for living in this world. To these, Lin Chen was not unfamiliar, he was even quite familiar.

But before him, Meng Shan, only ten years old, originally lived in a carefree village. But all this, after the destruction by the Demon Sect, had vanished.

Meng Shan heard this and nodded slightly, she was still in a very confused state, but a fixation on supposed power had taken root in her heart.

Furthermore, she originally sought revenge, wanting Lin Chen to teach her cultivation but during this period, what happened made her increasingly feel the cruelty of this world, a significant impact for her.

...

After asking these words, Meng Shan fell silent again, only the little hand held by Lin Chen occasionally emitted some strength, seemingly carrying a determination.

Lin Chen naturally felt this faint strength, yet he did not say much more, just continued holding her hand and walked towards the Green Ripple Sect. Rather than explaining too much, it was better to let her understand herself.

Along the way, Lin Chen also found the few medicinal herbs he had lacked, thus fulfilling his purpose on this trip.

But his face did not show much joy; instead, it was somewhat heavy.

Passing through a layer of thick mist, the scene of the Green Ripple Sect unfolded before their eyes, Lin Chen felt nothing, but the hand-holding Meng Shan showed a hint of amazement.

After all, with their world being different, when she saw everything before her, her small mouth opened wide, turning her head around to carefully observe the surroundings.

Amidst the gentle fog, disciples occasionally trained within, exuding a variety of glowing lights, causing Meng Shan’s gaze to often focus towards those places.

Likewise, after they appeared, some sect disciples who knew Lin Chen curiously scrutinized them.

Firstly, because of Lin Chen’s earlier handling of affairs, making him almost a universally known figure within the sect, and secondly, due to Meng Shan’s petite form.

A slightly soiled face, only the eyes shining with clear light.

But curiosity aside, no one dared to step forward and block Lin Chen’s path to inquire.

Just kidding, if he gets angry, he could kill someone.

So even with many questioning gazes, Lin Chen was not disturbed. Only when facing patrolling disciples, he made a brief explanation and then continued walking inside.

”Big brother, is this the world of the immortals?”

As Meng Shan walked further, she felt struck by the strangeness of the place, compelling her to inquire. These scenes were nothing she had ever seen before.

”What immortals, they’re just ordinary folk practicing cultivation.” Lin Chen replied ambiguously.

”Oh.”

Meng Shan, despite Lin Chen’s words, did not feel uncomfortable, instead she carried strong interest in her observations.

And while she was examining everything, Lin Chen too finally returned to Chen Jie’s residence.

After being absent for several days, the floral fragrance here seemed to have become even stronger, and the two of them walked into the house accompanied by this fragrance.

At this moment, only Lin Wan’er stayed in the room, somewhat dazed sitting at the table.

”Why are you the only one here? Where are the others?” Lin Chen entered the room, slightly bewildered, and asked.

”Brother Lin! You’re back!”

Lin Wan’er jumped up from the table with joy, then added, ”They went outside to practice; Brother Sun and Chen Jie said their progress in cultivation was too slow and went to the sect’s testing ground.”

”Testing ground?” Lin Chen scratched his head, slightly confused by this unfamiliar term.

”Wait until they return and explain to you. Anyway, I’m not really clear on it either.” Lin Wan’er shrugged helplessly.

”Alright, take her to wash up; I’ll go find Elder Chen.”

Lin Chen patted Meng Shan’s head and spoke to her.

”Okay.” Lin Wan’er took Meng Shan’s hand and walked elsewhere, though curious about where this little girl came from, now was not the time to ask.

The present Lin Wan’er, though slightly older than Shan, internally Meng Shan felt wary, but it wasn’t as extreme, allowing her to hold her hand, because of her trust in Lin Chen.

And after they left, Lin Chen didn’t idle; he took the hard-earned medicinal herbs and rushed to Chen Lin’s residence.

Firstly for refining medicine, secondly because he encountered traces of the Demon Sect disciples, Lin Chen intended to inform him.

...

Upon reaching the mountaintop, Chen Lin was meticulously tending to his herbs, gently watering them, actions soft and cautious, as if afraid of accidentally damaging them.

”Elder Chen.”

Lin Chen called out, but this greeting did not make Chen Lin lift his head; instead, his body slightly trembled.

”What, are you causing trouble again, coming back?” Chen Lin grumbled, ever since arriving at the Green Ripple Sect, whenever Lin Chen came to find him, things seemed to not bode well, much to Chen Lin’s exasperation when seeing him, feeling a headache inducing dilemma.

”Elder, how could you say that? I just returned from outside; I’m here to check on you.” Lin Chen smiled faintly, having stayed here long, he had learned these flattery words.

Chen Lin was noncommittal; it wasn’t like he’d been swayed by Lin Chen’s words, being in the elder position, he’d heard every form of flattery.

”Speak quickly, or get lost. No time to deal with you.”

Chen Lin snorted lightly from his nose, then echoed back, though previous matters settled, thinking about the nuisance made him feel headache-prone.