I have a high-risk profession in the cultivation world.

Chu Chenmu thought for a moment. After all, the secret realm only lasted for a month. He wasn't just doing this to complete that damned mission. He also needed to ensure that Luo Suichen could absorb the medicinal power of the Blood Spirit Grass in the Xuanbing Pool. Otherwise, all that effort outside would have been for nothing.

So he took out a stack of talismans and handed them to Tian Yige, "Take good care of your injuries. Do you need any more pills?" Then he turned to Su Chengdian: "Chengdian, you stay here with your senior sister."

Tian Yige took the talisman and shook her head. Before setting off, her master had stuffed a lot of pills and talismans into everyone's storage bags, and whenever she was injured, her master would personally hand them to her. She hadn't used up many pills at all; she had more than enough.

That's good, but Chu Chenmu was still a little worried. He rummaged in his storage ring again, took out a bracelet, and handed it to the two of them: "This is a defensive magic artifact. After it enlarges, you two can stand inside the circle to protect yourselves. Even those with Golden Core cultivation should not be able to break through it. However, you two cannot go out."

Luo Suichen listened quietly to the side, feeling a bit depressed that his master's instructions had nothing to do with him.

Chu Chenmu gave a few more instructions, escorted Su Chengdian and Tian Yige to the cave, and then turned to leave.

He then gently patted Luo Suichen's shoulder, signaling him to leave with him. After taking a few steps and realizing that Luo Suichen hadn't followed, he turned around and grabbed Luo Suichen's arm, saying, "Suichen, come with your master."

Luo Suichen was pulled along in a daze for a while before he slightly pulled away from Chu Chenmu's hand. "Why does Master want me to come along?"

Chu Chenmu's expression was somewhat unnatural, in order to push you into the icy pool.

I should have explained my purpose in pushing him into the icy pool sooner. That day, when the system issued the mission—

[Ding! Key plot triggered: Push Luo Suichen into the icy pool, saying, 'Unruly and disrespectful, you should stay here and sober up.' Please complete the task.]

[...] Chu Chenmu had just regained consciousness, and before he could say a word, his eyes still fixed on Luo Suichen's stunning profile, he heard the system speak in his mind. Chu Chenmu ignored it.

[Friendly reminder: Do not reveal characters' thoughts at key plot points, and do not do anything that contradicts the original plot.] Chu Chenmu still ignored him.

But later, Chu Chenmu pondered it carefully and realized that the system had learned from the lesson of the last competition and was not letting him take advantage of any loopholes.

After all, although he turned and left last time, he later made up for it and even gained some goodwill. This time, it was obviously to prevent him from making excuses later that he did it for Luo Suichen.

Later, Chu Chenmu tried it out, and the system would warn him whenever he tried to mention the Blood Spirit Grass and the Mystic Ice Pool.

When asked about his purpose in bringing Luo Suichen along, Chu Chenmu could only give a vague answer: "You have fire elemental power." Luo Suichen understood: You're better than a tinderbox; you can cook.

Chu Chenmu also noticed the seemingly tangible black lines on Luo Suichen's face, and then changed his words: "Wouldn't it be a waste for your master to be alone in the secret realm? You and I can keep each other company."

Luo Suichen froze, a complex mix of emotions welling up inside him. His gaze fell on Chu Chenmu, as if trying to find answers in his eyes. Companionship? What did that mean? So, in his master's heart, the first person he wanted to keep company with was actually himself?

Luo Suichen's lips curled slightly, and his displeasure gradually dissipated. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. However, the joy in his heart rippled outwards like waves, unstoppable.

Luo Suichen was easily appeased by his master's words.

The current location is no longer suitable for Luo Suichen to train, as his cultivation level has not caught up. Therefore, Chu Chenmu is focused on traveling this time, and his speed is much faster than before. In some places where he cannot avoid some spirit beasts, Chu Chenmu will simply grab Luo Suichen by the back of his collar and use his movement technique to speed away.