Lin Changsheng really didn’t want to deal with the trouble caused by the Heavenly Jade Sect, but it was a matter of great importance. If he were absent, it might lead to unfavorable results.

“Let Pingyan accompany you on this trip!”

After careful consideration, Lin Changsheng made a decision.

“Okay.” Chen Qingyuan nodded slightly, feeling a sense of relief. Without Lin Changsheng’s company, Chen Qingyuan could find an opportunity to act on his own without worrying about exposing his condition.

Before long, a young man in white appeared. His name was Lin Pingyan, Lin Changsheng’s only son.

Lin Pingyan was an inner disciple elder of the Mystic Azure Sect, and his cultivation had reached the peak of the Elemental Infant Realm. He was hundreds of years older than Chen Qingyuan, but in terms of seniority, he had to address Chen Qingyuan as Junior Master.

“Dad, Junior Master.”

After receiving the sound transmission, Lin Pingyan put aside all his affairs and hurriedly came to them, bowing to the two of them.

At first, Lin Pingyan found it difficult to address Chen Qingyuan as Junior Master.

Later, Chen Qingyuan displayed astonishing talent, surpassing the peers of the Flow Star Domain and even gaining fame in many star domains of the Northern Wilderness. This made Lin Pingyan truly acknowledge and accept him, and any resentment in his heart disappeared.

“Accompany Junior Master on this journey. No matter what happens, you must ensure Junior Master’s safety, understand?”

Lin Changsheng lightly tapped Lin Pingyan’s forehead and conveyed the Ghost Doctor’s whereabouts, speaking solemnly.

“Your child understands.” Lin Pingyan nodded earnestly, thinking to himself that as long as he didn’t die, Junior Master would be safe.

“Go!” Lin Changsheng didn’t arrange for too many people to accompany them, so as not to attract attention.

Lin Pingyan was to escort Chen Qingyuan, and as long as they didn’t encounter a powerful figure who had cultivated for thousands of years, they could easily resolve any issues.

So, Chen Qingyuan and Lin Pingyan set off.

Lin Changsheng discussed with some elders and prepared to go to the Demon’s Lair to negotiate.

A stone cart about a hundred meters long, when the spirit stones were placed in a special position, could be activated to travel at a speed of ten thousand miles a day.

Chen Qingyuan sat inside the stone cart, feeling completely comfortable and at ease.

“Junior Master, it will probably take about a month to reach the Yunhai Star Domain.”

Although Lin Pingyan’s talent was not as great as Chen Qingyuan’s in the past, it was still very high, and the elders of the Mystic Azure Sect had high hopes for him. If it weren’t for Chen Qingyuan’s appearance, Lin Pingyan would have become the Young Sect Master.

A hundred years ago, the Mystic Azure Sect had decided to appoint Chen Qingyuan as the Young Sect Master, so that he could carry the burden of the sect and lead it to glory in the future.

Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned.

A hundred years later, after much consideration and selection by the high-level members of the Mystic Azure Sect, they planned to officially appoint Lin Pingyan as the Young Sect Master on a good day.

Who knew that Chen Qingyuan would appear at this time and disrupt the original plan of the Mystic Azure Sect.

Based on the elders’ behavior, they still hoped to cure Chen Qingyuan and have him take over the position of sect leader.

“It’s okay, there’s no rush.”

Chen Qingyuan and Lin Pingyan sat in the stone cart, with some spiritual fruits and fragrant tea on the table.

Lin Changsheng had Lin Pingyan accompany Chen Qingyuan to protect him, not on a whim, but after careful consideration. Only when the two of them were together could they resolve unnecessary troubles and even strengthen their relationship as fellow sect members.

Lin Pingyan was raised by Lin Changsheng and believed in his character. He would never do anything against the principles of the sect, at most, he just felt a little unhappy.

“Pingyan, I heard that the sect’s high-level members intend to make you the Young Sect Master, but my appearance has affected this matter.”

Chen Qingyuan heard about this and brought it up directly, not wanting to keep it to himself.

In terms of seniority, even though Chen Qingyuan was much younger than Lin Pingyan, he could still speak with the tone of an elder.

“It’s okay.” Lin Pingyan smiled and seemed unaffected.

“If it were me, I definitely wouldn’t be able to swallow this. I would have to beat up the person blocking the way, or curse them.”

Chen Qingyuan spoke with a fierce tone, as if he were the one who had been hurt.

Seeing Chen Qingyuan like this, Lin Pingyan’s sadness and annoyance inexplicably disappeared, and he couldn’t help but laugh, “Junior Master, it’s not that serious!”

“It is, it really is.” Chen Qingyuan spoke earnestly, “You’ve been cultivating hard for so many years to become the Young Sect Master. You missed an opportunity a hundred years ago, and now that you’ve finally waited for a new opportunity, it’s been ruined by me. Honestly, I feel sorry and angry for you. How about you vent your anger by hitting me or cursing me?”

“…”

Junior Master, you’re really putting on a show!

Lin Pingyan, dressed in white, was a gentleman, gentle and reserved. He was very strict and taciturn in his daily life.

“Junior Master, I did feel resentful in secret, but it’s a normal psychological factor. Once you look at it differently, it’s fine. And if I can cure your condition, your achievements will definitely not be lower than before. I am willing to assist you in becoming the leader of the sect.”Regardless of whether it was a hundred years ago or now, the only time Lin Pingyan’s refined demeanor couldn’t hold up was when he was with Chen Qingyuan, and it would quickly crumble.

“I can’t stand this about you the most. How can a cultivator be so reasonable?” Chen Qingyuan sighed softly. “You don’t understand me, nor do you understand Big Senior Brother and the others.”

“Junior Master, what do you mean by that?”

Lin Pingyan furrowed his brows slightly, his expression puzzled.

“I never thought of becoming the Young Sect Master, nor do I have the ability to shoulder the responsibility of a sect. I can only do my best to protect. I’ve said this before, the sect may be great, but it’s not where I belong. What I yearn for is a carefree life.”

There was still time, and Chen Qingyuan decided to have a good talk with Lin Pingyan.

“Pingyan, do you know why your father and the Elders want to force me into a leadership position?”

Chen Qingyuan asked.

“Junior Master is exceptionally talented, suppressing his peers. Taking the position of a sect leader is well deserved.”

Lin Pingyan had great respect for the strong, and thus willingly called him Junior Master.

“That’s one reason, but not the fundamental one,” Chen Qingyuan shook his head gently.

“Are there other reasons?” Lin Pingyan asked doubtfully: “Is it because of the Supreme Ancestor?”

“No,” Chen Qingyuan shook his head again.

“Then what is it?”

Lin Pingyan’s curiosity was thoroughly piqued.

“From childhood to adulthood, whether outside or within the sect, I’ve never been at a disadvantage,” Chen Qingyuan spoke slowly. “You’re different, your nature is too gentle, not ruthless enough. If you were to lead the sect, it would inevitably lead to the sect being restricted at every turn, and the disciples within would gradually lose their vigor. For a sect, this is a fatal blow.”

“Life is precious, I don’t want to become a butcher.”

Lin Pingyan had lived for over five hundred years and had killed no more than ten people, all of whom were extremely wicked. He was too benevolent and not suited to be a ruler.

“This time Big Senior Brother has you protect the Dao for me, firstly because he trusts you, and secondly because he wants to temper your nature. Following me around might influence you to change these bad habits.”

The cultivation world’s biggest taboo is benevolence, and Lin Pingyan just happens to have the temperament of a refined scholar. If it weren’t for the fact that Lin Pingyan was born in the Mystic Azure Sect, where infighting is rare, he would not have had such an easy time in other sects.

The kind are bullied, this is true for mortals, and so it is for cultivators.

“Forget it!” Lin Pingyan didn’t want to be ruthless, but he couldn’t do it. In his eyes, life is priceless, unless someone is on a path of certain death, he definitely couldn’t bring himself to deal a deadly blow.

It was precisely because of Lin Pingyan’s indecisive and overly benevolent nature that the sect’s higher-ups dared not let him become the Young Sect Master.

As a sect leader, whose hands haven’t been stained with blood?

For the benefit of the sect, sometimes you have to do what you know is wrong. Only in this way can the sect remain prosperous, deter the powerful, and protect the disciples.

“Change slowly!” Chen Qingyuan lay on the rocking chair, his eyes slightly closed: “If you can change, the future position of Sect Master will surely be yours. As your Junior Master, I will definitely help you.”

Teaching someone to become better might be difficult for Chen Qingyuan, but leading them astray would be no pressure at all.

“I don’t covet power, I just don’t want to disappoint my father.”

Lin Pingyan practiced diligently with the sole purpose of becoming the Young Sect Master, to gain Lin Changsheng’s approval.

“According to our current direction and speed, we should pass by the Baiye Sect tomorrow. Remember to stop for a while.”

Chen Qingyuan lay on the bed, speaking softly.

“For what?” Lin Pingyan asked.

“Collecting debts.”

Chen Qingyuan’s lips curled up slightly, revealing a wicked smile.