It's so painful! So hard! So difficult!

Therefore, these words, like a sharp sword, only penetrated the thick armor but failed to penetrate the fragile flesh. However, this was enough to stabilize the brave man who was a little out of control. Bai Lin carried the wall and said to He,

"Then I won't argue with you about this. I told you before you joined the team to prioritize your own safety. Now you're hospitalized. Is this your fault? Should I scold you?"

Hearing Bai Lin's obviously softened tone, He smiled as if he had seen victory, then shrugged his shoulders and replied,

"Actually, it's not a serious injury. You know, I can heal it in no time when I return to my yard. I'm just lying here thinking of playing sympathy on you..."

Before he could finish his words, Bai Lin exerted force with his hands again, and the large piece of wall fell towards the cliff, smashing half of the forest and causing birds and animals to fly away.

"You have to pay for the losses here."

Seeing that the wall didn't hit her after all, He smiled even happier. She stood up, pulled out the IV drip, and said,

"Of course, come to my house and sit for a while?"

Before Bai Lin could answer, the little Miyu in her arms woke up first. With such a big noise, even if she was sleeping like a dead person, she would wake up. She rubbed her sleepy eyes and said,

"Sister...? What's going on?"

Seeing that the little guy was woken up, Bai Lin's stiff expression immediately became stiff. She said in a calm tone with a little apology,

"It's nothing, your Aunt He is just being a bitch. Let's go sleep in her rich family's bed!"

"Great."

As long as she could sleep, Miyu was happy. Seeing Bai Lin coming back, she was of course even happier. She closed her eyes and fell asleep in Bai Lin's arms again.

-

Sitting in this expensively built martial arts arena, which he had visited only the day before, Bai Lin felt strangely familiar. He, who had recovered completely, was sitting opposite Bai Lin and handed him a wine gourd. She squinted her eyes and asked with a smile,

"Drink?"

Bai Lin, now lightly dressed and without armor, took the gourd with ease. Looking at the vibrant moonlight, a trace of thought flashed through her eyes, and then she said,

"Well, I'll have a couple more drinks with you then."

Bai Lin's tone was as gentle as when he was talking to his girlfriend, devoid of any aura. He didn't even dare to raise his voice, as if fearing disturbing the beauty of the night. This, in turn, made He feel strange and shocked.

Chapter 557 Speak Directly

He had been so engrossed in the fight that he hadn't noticed just how alluring Bai Lin's outfit was. The tight black dress seemed to blend into the night, showcasing Bai Lin's curves in a natural way. The well-defined muscles of her arms, the exposed shoulders, and the exposed neck revealed a beautiful collarbone.

If her upper body is like this, what about her lower body? She casually bent one leg and sat on the ground, which already presented a thought-provoking scene. In short, she had everything she needed, and this simple dress perfectly showed off her perfect body.

The bright white moonlight shone slightly on her back and onto her front, but even this incredibly beautiful moonlight seemed to be nothing more than a foil for Bai Lin. Her naturally scattered long hair hazily draped her eyes, which, like her tone, were filled with a touch of tenderness.

Absolutely beautiful, this is an absolutely beautiful girl. If it were anyone else, could they guess that under such a body, there is a violent machine hidden?

He certainly knew Bai Lin's true nature, but when she looked at Bai Lin's girlish appearance, she couldn't help but feel happy.

Could it be that because of what I said earlier, she had a different opinion of me? Hehe, there's hope.

So, the warrior who had practiced for hundreds of years, under such speculation, dispelled his doubts in his heart and prepared to take another step towards the relationship. She shook the wine pot and said,

"A couple more drinks, huh? Let me tell you, I can hold my liquor pretty well, so drinking all night is no problem!"

After hearing this, Bai Lin immediately rolled his eyes and replied,

"Drink, drink, drink, you idiot! You're so reckless right after being released from the hospital, aren't you? Don't you know you should avoid smoking and drinking after a serious injury? People like you should be disciplined and not drink at all for two months after being released from the hospital."

This time, Bai Lin's tone seemed to become harder again. Her ruthless criticism was just a little less aggressive than before.

Although there were many things in Bai Lin's words that He didn't understand, she didn't pay much attention to it. She smiled, scratched her head, and replied,

"Just kidding, let's drink. Since there's no snacks, let's chat under the moonlight."

Although Bai Lin's somewhat assertive attitude wasn't as alluring as her girlish appearance, He actually quite liked her this way. If you were to ask why, it would be a bit strange to label a very cute and innocent girl, or a particularly considerate and virtuous wife, as someone who pursued martial arts.

He is the type who will obey his wife, in a sense, he is "henpecked". He has his own ideas, but he will also go along with his wife's wishes. If the other party does not have a strong attitude of his own, He's somewhat straightforward personality will find it difficult to fall in love with a pure, delicate or sweet person.

Bai Lin nodded, raised the wine jug in her hand towards He, and then poured a large mouthful of wine into her throat, swallowing it with all her heart. Then, a slight blush appeared on her face. After a moment of silence, she spoke,

"Well, let's chat. I'll just talk about something you're good at."

"Oh? If you're talking about what I'm good at, it must be martial arts, right? Why didn't you talk about it when we were chatting the day before yesterday?"

He became excited when he heard Bai Lin speak, but Bai Lin ignored He's words and continued to speak.

"Actually, I didn't win against that bastard who looked similar to me and suddenly attacked me. Her strength is far greater than I thought. Her skills should be on par with yours, maybe even surpassing them. Her combat awareness is at least on par with mine."

"Uh... is she that strong? I didn't face her head-on for long, so I only have a rough idea of ​​her. Let me tell you my impressions. Technically, she does have her own unique strengths, and her tactical awareness of dividing the battlefield is also good, but her ability to defeat me mainly relies on information gaps, not absolute strength."

He's expression and attitude became a little more serious. She leaned forward a little and said,

"Didn't I say that before? Any magic that comes into contact with my blade will be cut off. I wasn't kidding. That guy's magic power is quite formidable, but after coming into contact with my sword, it didn't seem to diminish at all. I didn't anticipate that, and that's why I suffered."

"Um……"

Bai Lin nodded vaguely as if to deal with it, then took another sip of wine and replied,

"Then if I ask you to take that sword strike again, are you confident that you can handle it?"

The crane shook his head and said solemnly,

"If we only consider that one strike, then maybe it's okay if I'm fully focused on defense. But if she has other cards up her sleeve, it's hard to say."

"That's right, that's exactly what I was saying. In terms of information, you and she are equal, and she doesn't know what moves you'll make. The reason she was able to defeat you wasn't just due to this information gap; there were many other factors involved."

Bai Lin's expression was serious. He held the wine jug, pointed his index finger at He, and said,

"Strength, speed, and her magic power, her limited awareness, is superior to yours. That person is superior to you in so many ways. That's why you lost your hand just because of a mistake in judgment, while even if she made a mistake, she probably wouldn't have suffered so much damage."

"Hey, don't say such hurtful things. I admit that I'm not as strong as her, but in actual combat, the outcome is still unclear..."

"Your head is still not divided yet, it's still not divided yet."

Bai Lin interrupted He unhappily. She put the wine jug to her side, supported her hands on the ground, and continued,

"That guy was chasing me, not you. What do you want? I'm the one facing the problem. To be honest, He, I was able to escape from her this time because I used special means, but this method will definitely not last long. What will happen next? What should I do next?"

"Uh, go back to the Elf Forest... Oh no, just stay with me for a while. The Nightless City is very safe, hehe."

"Being hospitalized has made you stupid, right? I don't have the time for that. But this feeling of being completely crushed really makes me feel a little hopeless. So I hope to at least improve my skills a little bit."

Bai Lin immediately rejected He's request, stretched out his hand, and said,

"He, I always feel that the difference between you and me is not just in our skills, but more in our state of mind. Can you tell me about your experience in this regard?"

Chapter 558 Goodbye

This could be considered the first time Bai Lin had ever made a request to her, right? He scratched her head, as if she had heard something unbelievable. Then, she looked into Bai Lin's eyes and said,

"Haha, of course you can say that. It's not a big deal. At first, I just wanted to make myself stronger, but every time I swung the sword, I gradually began to feel a strange feeling."

"Martial arts are about winning and losing, about who is better, but every sword I swing during training whittles away that simple desire to win, carving it into something more pure. Gradually, I begin to pursue higher peaks, pushing everything to its limit."

At this point, He suppressed the arrogance on his face and said calmly,

"But this is just my personal experience and feelings during my cultivation. Having reached this level, you should have your own unique understanding."

Bai Lin nodded, acknowledging He's words. Personally, Bai Lin's feelings couldn't possibly align with He's. She only cared about getting things done. If she could learn magic, she would definitely do it. Victory always came first.

But because of this, without external guidance, it was difficult for her to make significant progress in martial arts. Some people learn knowledge out of genuine interest, while others simply enroll in a class to learn and then use it to make money. There is a fundamental difference between them.

Although Bai Lin was somewhat interested in martial arts training, she simply couldn't find a direction for her to grow on her own in this strange world.

"Indeed, what you said is similar to what I was thinking. So I was thinking, what should I do next? How can I defeat that guy technically..."

In this response, He of course heard that Bai Lin was a little confused, so He immediately straightened his expression and said,

"You, have you lost your confidence after losing once? Although I have been deliberately guiding you, in just that one battle, you have already grasped the barrier of emptiness that took me over ten years to overcome. With your talent, it will definitely not be difficult for you to improve to surpass her!"

"How could it be just during that one battle? Frankly speaking, I already had the foundation. That was just a crucial opportunity."

"That's right, your foundation is more than that. If you change the direction, you will become stronger! The most important thing is to believe in your martial arts and the meaning of practicing martial arts. Only then can you grow smoothly without hesitation."

He followed up directly, interrupting Bai Lin's rebuttal. She held the wine jug in her hand and shook it in front of Bai Lin as if to encourage him. But Bai Lin's eyes lost focus at this moment. She murmured in confusion,

"Do you believe...?"

After she finished speaking, her eyes returned to calmness. She gently touched her wine jug to the crane, said a simple thank you, and then drank the wine in big gulps.

That night, they drank for a bit longer than usual. He's alcohol tolerance wasn't half as strong as she'd boasted. After a short while, she cried out in disbelief and collapsed in her courtyard, passed out.

Bai Lin looked at the man showing off and sighed, then lovingly carried He back to his room. Thus ended this not-so-lonely night.

At dawn the next morning, He, who had been drunk the night before, woke up without any resistance. Bathed in the first rays of sunlight, she grabbed a handful of noodles and, somewhat confused, instinctively walked out of the room.

A day's plan begins in the morning. As a martial artist, she often wakes up early to practice, rain or shine, especially after just a few drinks the night before. As she shuffled towards the weapons rack, she noticed something unusual.

She reached out and picked up a piece of paper stuck in the gap, looked at the words on it and began to read. It said:

The wine was delicious. I bought two bottles and put some money on the coffee table in your house. That's it. Goodbye.

The handwriting was a little crooked, but the characters appeared rounded at the bottom, making it look quite cute. It was probably a child's handwriting. Obviously, this letter was left by Bai Lin.

She had clearly acted like a sensible and beautiful woman last night, but now she just left without saying goodbye...

He clenched the letter in his hand, looked at the door, and casually threw the paper away. Then, he strode out.

"Haha, goodbye? Of course we'll see each other again. Since you didn't tell me not to follow you, you must still want to see me again."

"Wait for me, Lin. With our fate, we will definitely meet again!"

The scene shifted to a scene of burning golden wind flowers. Bai Lin, carrying Miyuki on her back, suddenly sneezed. Looking at the sea of ​​flowers that had gradually grown over the course of the day, she shook her head and continued walking forward.

"Sister, isn't Sister He coming with you?" Xiao Miyu asked innocently.

"He will probably follow." Bai Lin answered casually.

"Then why don't we wait for her?"

"...Children shouldn't ask about adult matters."

After this brief reply, Bai Lin ignored the girl and continued walking forward.

Last night, He had clearly understood him, so it was impossible for Bai Lin to drive He away by insulting him aggressively. After all, in the short time they had spent together, Bai Lin had already felt He's temperament; he was not someone who could be driven away by insults.

In this situation, Bai Lin had two options: communicate rationally, or simply run away without explaining anything. Bai Lin's choice was a bit of both. She used a slightly gentler approach to talk to He, both to more easily extract some experience from him and to ease his guard. This allowed Bai Lin to simply run away.

One of Bai Lin's advantages is that he can grasp the other person's heart through his stunning appearance and simple attitude change.

As for why Bai Lin drinks more diligently than He? It seems a little different from his previous "work mode"... This is unknown.

At dawn, the light, fresh air echoed across the land gradually returning to life, creating a sense of lightness and detachment. But perhaps because he was carrying a little girl on his back, Bai Lin's steps were not very light.

Chapter 559 Xiaopiao Village

The sun was high in the sky, and in this not-too-hot weather, the warm sunlight spread over this seemingly small street.

The grass and trees are lush and dense, surrounding this relatively dry and flat dirt road. Rather than calling it a "street", it would be more reasonable to call it a small dirt road.

The wooden houses along the dirt road were not too rare, but not too numerous either. Every few meters, there would be one or two families on both sides of the dirt road. They sold some goods outside their houses. Compared with the common vendors in Camillan, although they were a little simple, they were no different.

The wolf girl's canine teeth bit into a round, sky-blue fruit that looked so moist it seemed almost insubstantial. Suddenly, juice flowed from the sharp tip of her teeth, flowing smoothly down her throat along with the fruit flesh.

Miyu was eating the fruit happily as she walked beside Bai Lin. In a few bites, she had eaten up all the fruit that was slightly bigger than her palm. Then, she raised her hand and said to Bai Lin,

"Sister, one more!"

The fruit that little Miyu was eating was the most abundant product of this settlement, or rather, the village. It was small and looked so light and airy that it seemed almost unreal, hence the name "Little Floating Fruit." While this village didn't have an official name, outsiders referred to it as Little Floating Village.

What a simple name... That's what Bai Lin thought.

Although it looked a bit ethereal, this little floating fruit tasted both crunchy and juicy. Using an analogy from any fruit Bai Lin had tasted, it would probably be a very, very juicy apple.

Because the output is large and the villagers here seem to be relatively simple, the price of this fruit is not expensive. Bai Lin himself likes to eat it very much, so he just bought a lot of it.

However, despite the seemingly diverse population of demihumans in this village, the sight of Bai Lin dressed like this made the vendors a bit nervous. Perhaps it was because this was an unusually peaceful village. After all, there weren't many magical beasts within a few kilometers of the outskirts, so it must be quite safe.

Bai Lin glanced at Xiao Miyu who was looking expectantly, picked up a fruit, held it in his hand but did not hand it over, instead he asked,

"You sleep so much every day and eat so much, won't you gain weight?"

Apart from traveling, Miyu is truly the only person who eats and sleeps. And just like now, it is possible that Miyu is eating while traveling.

Compared to other parents who generally want their children to eat more and not miss out on nutrition, Bai Lin had other concerns about Miyu. Was he spoiling this little girl? She could snack whenever she wanted, then stuff her snacks with a few skewers of barbecue, and then she could finish her meal later.

It feels like...she hardly ever stops talking lately. Is this really the appetite a little girl of eleven or twelve should have?

Miyu blinked her big eyes and said innocently,

"I can't help it. When I'm hungry, I want to eat. When I'm sleepy, I want to sleep. As for whether I'm fat or not, I don't feel like I'm gaining weight."

"How can you still be hungry after eating so much?"

Bai Lin asked in surprise, while Mi Yui said with a smile,