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

Several big eyeballs were staring at Bai Lin as he fell. Bai Lin immediately felt something was wrong, but his body was far from recovering to the point where he could move.

With a series of humming and cacophony from nowhere, the eyeballs naturally unleashed their final laser beams, all directed at the immobilized Bai Lin. Although the remaining flames formed a protective barrier for Bai Lin, they were easily ripped apart. After Bai Lin let out a scream, the laser beams dissipated, and the eyeballs were finally incinerated, disappearing into the dust.

Katie didn't hesitate. After opening the Eye of Tiamat, she fell from the woods, protected by the shield, and began to move towards Bai Lin. Although Bai Lin was immortal, judging by his screams, he was clearly not dead. She couldn't let Bai Lin suffer unnecessary pain.

Before she'd taken two steps, Katie was met with a hellish scene. Meaningless chunks of flesh were gradually being burned, and deep pits and cracks appeared in the ground due to the explosion. Bai Lin's unceasing flames clearly matched the endless flames of hell. A large amount of noxious gases and high temperatures surrounded the area.

Katie leaned forward slightly, took a deep breath, and then ran into the center as quickly as possible. She saw a large hole in Bai Lin's chest, still charred black from the heat that had ravaged her internal organs. Bai Lin's eyes were tightly closed, but she still breathed faintly. Her furrowed brow revealed the agony she felt.

As soon as Katie approached, Bai Lin opened his eyes and asked weakly, "You're here."

"Yes, I'm here." Katie could only answer this awkward question calmly. Given Bai Lin's current physical condition, it was a miracle that she was still alive. The fact that she could still speak was truly bizarre.

"Cough cough." Bai Lin coughed up two mouthfuls of dirty blood. Katie hurried forward to her side, holding her hands with both hands, and said with concern, "Don't force it."

"No, no, my feelings for you cannot be resisted by this mere injury." Bai Lin also sat up slightly and held Katie's hand with his other hand.

Katie felt a little shy at the sudden, direct words, then a wave of surprise. She locked eyes with Bai Lin and noticed that his once-charming golden eyes had become like burnt wood, dull and even dotted with black spots.

The stain began to spiral, the ashes tainting the sacred, and in the blink of an eye, it was like a fire burning in her pupils. Katie could feel the essence of the fire through her eyes, which was essentially madness.

Without paying attention to Bai Lin's gentle whispers, Katie immediately freed her hand and clasped her fingers on Bai Lin's exposed skin. A strong noise entered her ears, allowing her to see a large number of disturbing and inexplicable blocks of color in the endless darkness. They mixed together to form patterns that were difficult for humans to understand, and gradually eroded Katie's consciousness.

She immediately let go and embraced the seriously injured Bai Lin. The other party's limp body did not allow her to feel any warmth. Katie showed a forced smile, and trembled her eyes weakly, and said softly,

"I'm sorry, forgive me."

The ice shield shattered and condensed into powder. A not-too-big ice pillar accurately pierced Bai Lin's brain stem, ending her pain.

Chapter 136 The Heaviness of Death

After the fragments of light gradually dissipated into the air, Katie staggered to her feet. The stench of gunpowder still lingered in her nostrils, but perhaps even stranger was the bitter taste in her mouth and the slight moisture in her eyes.

It only adds to the sadness.

-

After the battle, all the adventurers were exhausted to the point of near-fainting, with only the priest and the mage remaining relatively well. After Katie reunited with the black-robed mage, they joined the rest of their companions.

Fortunately, the adventurers' bags remained intact. After recovering them, they were able to find food. Everyone was sprawled on the ground, or lying in the makeshift tents prepared for the sick.

However, the most serious injuries were not physical. Nothing could bring more sadness and fear than the death of a companion. Although they had not spent much time together, they were still companions.

Especially the priest, who was still trembling with fear. She had just been recognized by the female archer when she lost her life. She even felt that it was her fault. This also made her confused. Should she still do this job?

The black-robed mage sat on a fallen tree trunk, silent, his thoughts unsettled. The female assassin still hadn't woken up, but her breathing had returned to normal, and she appeared out of danger. Their captain, having collapsed from exhaustion, was also resting in the tent.

Katie sighed as she watched the dismal scene unfold. She consciously sat down next to the black-robed wizard.

Although he remained silent, Katie could see that his emotional fluctuations were actually greater than those of any other team member. It was clear that his relationship with the female archer was extraordinary. Naturally, he was the one who was most affected.

"Would you like a cup of hot tea?" Katie asked the black-robed wizard, holding the adventurers' cups.

The black-robed wizard stirred, as if surprised by someone's words. He extended a hand from beneath his robe, accepted the offer, and nodded, "Thank you."

"Once my magic power has recovered a little, I'm going to set up a temporary camp here for the night. Can I ask you to help me then?"

The black-robed wizard hummed in a nonsensical tone, and Katie smiled slightly, "Then I'll let you know later, but you must cheer up." Without waiting for the black-robed wizard to respond, she walked towards the priest.

It's quite ironic that Katie, an outsider, is mobilizing their team for the post-war period. Feeling the warmth of the teacup, the black-robed wizard thought silently.

The bonfire flickered, burning steadily in the wind-impenetrable forest. Suddenly, a discordant breeze blew past, and a figure appeared, bringing a more harmonious atmosphere. It was, of course, the resurrected Bai Lin.

Although she couldn't quite remember what she had done or said after defeating the monster, she had a vague feeling that she had done something wrong. So, she could only return here again with a certain embarrassment. Bai Lin intuitively believed that they would return to this base, and that they needed her.

"When treating, focus on the other person's reaction and adjust the power accordingly..."

At this time, Katie was carefully giving some detailed instructions to the priest who was performing the healing work. Seeing Bai Lin coming, she stood up and walked towards Bai Lin after saying "wait a moment".

Seeing the other party walking straight towards him, Bai Lin didn't know what to say for a moment, but Katie walked with a firm step.

"Come with me."

Bai Lin, who was pulled away by Katie, was confused for a moment before she understood what she meant. After all, the two of them were not on the same side as the adventurer team, so some things were not easy to say there.

"What do you think of the current situation?" Katie stopped and turned around to ask before she had walked too far.

"Although their mental condition is not very healthy, overall, according to the intelligence, we will not be attacked, so we can be optimistic." Bai Lin answered seriously.

Katie nodded, then changed the subject, "Do you remember what happened after you were attacked by the monster?"

"Ah, this..." Bai Lin scratched his head a little embarrassedly when suddenly asked this, "Maybe my mind is in a mess, and my way of thinking is also affected."

"That was pretty bad, but it should be okay now, right?"

"Well, it's totally fine now." Bai Lin replied, but the other party suddenly threw himself into his arms, accusing him with a sad look, and then slowly said,

"Next time, don't let me kill you myself."

Bai Lin looked at the other person's eyes and nodded firmly, "Yes, definitely not."

Only then did Katie let go of her hand and began to talk about the next plan.

Although they had confirmed they were unlikely to be attacked, leaving them here was a cause for concern when the adventurer team's only available combat strength was the black-robed wizard. As it happened, it was already evening, and it would be difficult to travel any further. There was no harm in resting here for the two of them; it wouldn't be too late to set off tomorrow morning.

Bai Lin naturally accepted this plan. Although they weren't close, as a fellow traverser, Bai Lin felt a certain sympathy for Long Yucheng. Katie also seemed quite interested in this team, so staying a night to chat wouldn't hurt.

But overall, it probably depends on the other party's willingness. But at the moment, it seems that the black-robed mage definitely has no objection, and the priest should not refuse the two of them, so it can be considered as consent.

With this in mind, the two stayed. Under Katie's direction, Bai Lin began chopping down trees, slightly expanding the camp's view. Soon after, Katie used the wood and magic to build a wooden house. With the help of the black-robed wizard, the prototype of the wooden house was quickly completed.

Long Yucheng was the first to wake up. He awoke while everyone was busy, and the pastor immediately approached him with concern, asking about his well-being. Perhaps due to being overworked and having just woken up, his demeanor was somewhat erratic, one moment smiling brightly, the next withdrawn and ignoring everyone. Overall, however, he was in good health.

Bai Lin had no problem with the patients not helping to build the house, so this situation continued until the evening. When everyone sat together for dinner, the atmosphere became even more tense. No one chatted, and it was a rare and awkward dinner.

Chapter 137 I Want to Be the White Moonlight

Although the death of a companion has had a great impact on people, it is not good to remain depressed like this... Although Bai Lin thought so, she was an outsider after all, and it was not easy for her to speak about this matter. She just wanted to start a conversation from other aspects to liven up the atmosphere.

Bai Lin coughed first, attracting everyone's attention, and then asked, "Speaking of which, why did you come to this mountain? Did you accept a commission or something?"

For a few brief seconds, the only response she got was the crackling of flames. Finally, the priest replied, "Well, we are here to defeat that monster. Its name is the Judge."

"Making money to live? That monster is too dangerous."

It's not like I haven't seen the kind of arrogant adventurers depicted in some works. They think they're so powerful that they dare to take on dangerous commissions and look down on low-level work. But the facts have proven that this team is indeed quite capable, but they just don't have good coordination and their missions are different from what they've taken on so far.

Other hunting or subjugation missions involved relatively common monsters with a lot of specific information, but this time, the "Judge" encountered unexpected information, which led to the casualties. They must have taken on this mission with great enthusiasm after having gone through so many smooth sailings. Although it sounds a bit arrogant, encountering Bai Lin and the others was indeed their good fortune.

The pastor shook his head. "Not only that, but there's also the issue of reputation. Our captain, Yucheng, came here under the banner of the Son of God who will save the world. It's only natural that he would accept the commission to handle such a major incident in the mountains on the border."

"Holy Son?" Bai Lin and Katie exchanged glances, and Katie said, "If what you are talking about is also the oracle of the God of Light, then our Bai Lin is also the Holy Son. Is there something wrong?"

"Mistaken? But according to the oracle, there is indeed only one Son of God. Although Miss Bai Lin is indeed very powerful, she has never made a name for herself as an adventurer, and she doesn't look like a believer in God..."

"Ah? So to be the Son of God you have to be a believer in God?" Bai Lin asked in confusion.

"…" The pastor fell silent for a moment, and Katie gently explained, "Although there's no explicit requirement, the Son of God himself possesses a special status because of divine oracle. As a gift from God, he's naturally considered a believer of God."

"Well, it does make sense. After all, according to this meaning, my power is given by God, so as a believer, it is natural for me to give back to God. But the problem is that I have never heard the voice of God myself." Bai Lin thought for a while and answered.

"Haha, I have heard the voice of God before. Perhaps the Holy Son is referring to me." Long Yucheng suddenly declared so majestically, looking quite energetic. Bai Lin also smiled and replied,

"That's true. Judging from your skill effects, you look more like a savior."

In truth, Bai Lin had no interest in this role. Carrying the responsibility of saving the entire world was tiring, and for a while, she found it difficult to start. But if there were other so-called saviors who could share her responsibility, wouldn't that make things much easier? She would rather be a slacker and have less effort. Carrying an insignificant title was really useless.

As soon as the words fell, Long Yucheng didn't react, but Katie glared at Bai Lin, but ultimately said nothing. Although Bai Lin didn't understand Katie's specific meaning, he probably guessed that she was dissatisfied with his concession. I'll explain it later.

It seemed that the Holy Son was probably referring to a time traveler. There was myself, Long Yucheng, and perhaps even more time travelers. It seemed that these people who had traveled through time all had powerful abilities. Long Yucheng was skilled in swordsmanship and had profound spells, while I could even be resurrected from the dead. If a hundred or eighty more of these skilled people came together, saving the world wouldn't be that difficult.

Although the atmosphere was not very lively, at least on the surface, the enthusiastic speeches of the priests and knights made the atmosphere slightly more harmonious, and dinner time passed uneventfully.

Under Katie's spell, the simple three-room cabin was quickly completed, perfectly shielded from the wind. Considering the somewhat damp forest environment, the shelter was slightly elevated from the ground. While lacking a solid foundation, it was more than adequate for a night's stay.

After a simple arrangement, the priest and knight shared a room, the black-robed mage had his own room, and the remaining three squeezed into one room. This was Katie's own suggestion, to ensure the wounded's condition was promptly confirmed to prevent further incidents.

As soon as Long Yucheng put down his luggage in the room, he reached out to the pastor's body and slowly said two words in his deep and magnetic voice.

"bring it on."

A blush appeared on the pastor's face. "Not very good."

"What's good or bad about it? Isn't this the reward you mentioned before?" Long Yucheng raised his eyebrows.

"But...but..." The pastor's words became vague. If it were her original self, the pastor would naturally be extremely happy. Her original idea was to borrow her body, have a good thigh, and enjoy the glory of being the woman behind a famous adventurer.

But after today's experience, she began to think about changing her mind. Could she really continue like this? Sooner or later, adventurers like Long Yucheng would be surrounded by more women, women like Bai Lin who were exceptional in every way. Would she really still have an advantage by then? Expecting to be a lifelong winner with her current naive personality was truly naive.

For the first time in her life, the pastor felt a sense of crisis, and before she was completely mired in the muddy thoughts of her brain mother, she realized that only her own ability could be forever reliable.

Long Yucheng's expression suddenly turned cold, and he grabbed her arm stiffly. "Don't you understand your position? If it weren't for me, you wouldn't even be able to join this team. As soon as I give the order, you will return to your broken monastery and chant sutras. Do you understand?"

The pastor subconsciously wanted to take a step back, but found that she had leaned against the wall without knowing when. Looking at Long Yucheng, who seemed to be a different person than usual, she bit her lower lip and said with courage from nowhere.

"I'll go back!"

Is it really that shabby? Yes, it is, but she does have room to learn. Going back is just making up for the past.

Chapter 138 Come out and talk

Long Yucheng loosened his hand and said coldly, "You said that yourself." After that, he turned and left the room.

It was unknown how long it was before the pastor realized that cold sweat was oozing out of her back and her body was shaking as if she was exhausted. She slowly slid to the ground, hugged her knees, and wondered what she was thinking.

-

Katie brought upstairs the mats used by adventurers to build temporary tents, and set up a simple bed for the female assassin. Bai Lin and Katie slept on another sheet they brought with them. Although it was hard, it was no different from sleeping on the floor.

"Don't give up your identity so easily next time. It's a big advantage." After settling down, Katie leaned against the door and said to Bai Lin.

Bai Lin was a little puzzled. "I think it's understandable to take a step back. Anyway, I've never gained any benefits from this identity."

Katie sighed. "If there really wasn't any benefit, who would want to bear such a title? Although our village's doctrines are different, if you're a Saint's Son, you'll definitely enjoy preferential treatment when entering a place like the city."

Bai Lin had just opened his mouth to say something when there was a knock on the door behind Katie. Although it was called a knock on the door, it was actually just a knock on the wooden wall on the side; there was no actual door here.

Katie uttered two words softly, "Come in." The man at the door revealed his full appearance. He was naturally a knight. He had taken off his helmet and was waving at Bai Lin with a playful smile on his face.

"Come out and talk."

Bai Lin glanced at Katie, and after receiving a look of affirmation, he followed. The two went downstairs together and came to the tree trunk where they had eaten.

Although it was quite hot and humid, Long Yucheng still lit a bonfire for some reason. Bai Lin didn't say anything, but just randomly picked a seat and sat down. After she sat down, the other party chose a seat next to Bai Lin.

"How do you feel after coming here?" Long Yucheng asked.

"Uh... slowly, I got used to it. Even though I feel like something's missing, life doesn't give me the time to dwell on it."

Although Bai Lin's life was indeed as she said, she had never had many days of idleness. Even after defeating the evil dragon, she still arranged a lot of study courses. But this was all at her own request. It can even be said that Bai Lin is now a very motivated person.

She was completely different from the time she spent at home doing nothing but playing games. She used to be bothered even going downstairs to buy food, but now Bai Lin felt like she had returned to her youth, the time before she'd been frustrated, a sunny, passionate young man with a unique personality and pride.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but feel dazed. Long Yucheng's voice pulled her back from her wandering gaze.

"Haha, now that we're here, it shouldn't be so busy. If you need something, you deserve it. Satisfy yourself."

Bai Lin looked at his resolute face. Perhaps because he had been wearing the helmet for so long, his blond hair looked a little messy. Unlike his standard protagonist-style "Shamatte" hairstyle, Long Yucheng's hairstyle was more realistic and handsome.

His gaze fixed on Bai Lin, making him feel a subtle heat. The bonfire illuminated his body, forming a sharp contrast with the night sky that enveloped the forest, making him look even more like a protagonist.

"Oh? So what do you mean?" Bai Lin noticed the other party's little thoughts, so he asked tentatively.

"Of course, I'm inviting you to join me. Think about it, we're two time travelers, each with our own abilities bestowed by God. If we join forces, won't we have everything we want?"

Long Yucheng's words revealed no hint of ambition, so much so that Bai Lin was somewhat moved. Thinking carefully, it was indeed true. An alliance between two time travelers would surely be far better than fighting alone, or even becoming enemies in the future.

However, once these words were spoken, the topic naturally became more serious than just a casual chat after dinner. You know, there can't be two kings in one world. Once they both become powerful, will they really have the life they want? Bai Lin narrowed his eyes and looked at the fox smile on the other person's lips.

"How do I know that I can definitely get what I want by cooperating with you? Can you prove it?"

"Negotiate terms." Although they were both time travelers and were excited to see each other, Bai Lin knew better than anyone how sinister modern people were. Especially after the other party showed some signs of being a fox, his level of vigilance increased.

The two people, each with their own hidden agenda, were quite clear about their own positions. Long Yucheng's smile remained unchanged.

"You don't have to worry about that. I know all sorts of excellent men in the main city. I guarantee you'll find the one you want."

When Bai Lin heard this, she felt a little embarrassed. Of course, she would not reveal the truth about her gender change. After a pause in her heart, Bai Lin waved her hand casually.

"No need, I don't have any pursuit in this area."

Long Yucheng was a bit surprised when he heard this. This guy has quite a big appetite. Since he's not after beauty, in this era, money and wealth are just a higher quality of life. What's really worth talking about...

It’s power. Why does this guy want to talk about this so soon?

Long Yucheng's smile faded slightly. "For an outsider like you, it's going to be hard to gain a foothold in the city at first. How about this? I'll use my connections to help you sort things out. Let's cooperate on this premise. What do you think?"