Chapter 1025: Let’s Hope So

The Wild Borderlands!

Two figures moved stealthily through a narrow crevice.

“This place is relatively safe. Even if we encounter a beast, our strength should be enough to handle it,” said Qiu Zanyu. Though his power wasn’t impressive, his knowledge and perception were sharp.

Particularly in a place like this, it was even safer.

The Wild Borderlands were rarely traveled by martial cultivators, as the area was desolate and offered nothing of value.

“Yeah, I wonder what’s going on with Big Brother,” said Jinzhengu, filled with concern.

“Don’t worry, Big Brother is fine. I can feel his heartbeat. He’s probably fighting within some mysterious consciousness realm,” Qiu Zanyu replied.

As it turned out, Qiu Zanyu was spot on.

Lin Fan had directly used the Reincarnation Technique of Three Lifetimes, entering a mysterious space to destroy the divine consciousness left behind by the Future Boundless King Buddha within him.

If he carried that divine consciousness, Lin Fan wouldn’t be able to eat or sleep peacefully.

No matter what he did, he wouldn’t feel at ease.

But indeed, the Future Boundless King Buddha was formidable. Just this residual divine consciousness was already proving extremely troublesome for Lin Fan, far beyond the ordinary.

In the outside world, more than ten days had already passed.

Qiu Zanyu and Jinzhengu, taking the safe route, had directly arrived at the Wild Borderlands.

“Careful, there seems to be something ahead,” Qiu Zanyu whispered.

Qiu Zanyu carried Lin Fan on his back while he and Jinzhengu quietly hid behind a rock.

“It looks like someone has encountered some beasts,” Jinzhengu said.

“These beasts are numerous. Those people are done for,” Qiu Zanyu replied.

“Should we rescue them?” Jinzhengu asked. In the past, they would have acted without hesitation, but the current situation made them hesitate.

“No, let’s go. Big Brother entrusted us with his life, not to bring him into danger,” Qiu Zanyu said.

He wondered when Big Brother would awaken—it had already been so long.

“Look at the clothes those people are wearing. That pattern looks familiar,” Jinzhengu pointed out.

Qiu Zanyu looked ahead, his expression slightly changing.

“How is this possible? People from Maple Forest City? Why are they here?” Qiu Zanyu exclaimed in shock.

The people ahead wore garments with a maple leaf pattern on their backs—the same emblem of the city where Qiu Zanyu and Jinzhengu had once lived.

They were originally villagers from the outskirts of the city, but the ruler of that city was benevolent and kind to the people.

Before obtaining their treasures, both Qiu Zanyu and Jinzhengu had benefited from the ruler’s kindness.

“I’ll go help. You stay and guard Big Brother,” Jinzhengu said. Normally, he wouldn’t bother saving strangers, but these people were connected to him, and he felt it would be wrong not to help.

Qiu Zanyu hesitated for a moment before nodding. “Alright, go. But if things go wrong, retreat immediately.”

“Understood.” Jinzhengu nodded and then leaped forward, instantly unleashing his martial cultivation techniques to suppress the beasts.

The situation for the royal family members of Maple Forest City, who had previously been at a disadvantage, quickly turned around with Jinzhengu, a True Immortal expert, joining the battle.

Feng Yanyun was the princess of Maple Forest City, with a formidable cultivation level—Mid Ancient Realm.

Seeing Jinzhengu effortlessly moving among the beasts, each punch instantly killing a group of them, she couldn’t help but show a look of surprise and delight.

Soon after, the beasts retreated.

Without further ado, Jinzhengu turned back, ready to leave with Qiu Zanyu immediately.

“Please, wait a moment,” Feng Yanyun called out. She felt that someone like him shouldn’t be allowed to leave so easily.

Jinzhengu turned around and looked at Feng Yanyun. “May I ask, Princess, is there anything else?”

Feng Yanyun was slightly startled before smiling. “You know I’m the princess?”

“I’m also a citizen of Maple Forest City, so naturally I recognize the royal family’s attire,” Jinzhengu replied.

“You’re originally from Maple Forest City. Then why leave? You just saved me and everyone else. You should return to Maple Forest City so I can properly express my gratitude for saving my life,” Feng Yanyun said.

Jinzhengu politely declined. “Thank you for your kind offer, Princess, but I have more important matters to attend to.”

Feng Yanyun smiled gently and noticed Jinzhengu’s eyes constantly glancing forward. Curious, she asked, “Do you have another companion out there? Are they also from Maple Forest City?”

Feng Yanyun’s beauty and graceful demeanor naturally made Jinzhengu, a young man with no prior experience with women, feel shy. Still, he nodded slightly.

“Yes,” Jinzhengu replied, then added, “Princess, I must take my leave.”

“Wait a moment,” Feng Yanyun wasn’t about to let such a powerful expert slip away and tried to persuade him. “Please wait. Why don’t you introduce me to your companion? Perhaps I can be of some help if you have any difficulties.”

Eventually, Jinzhengu had no choice but to bring the princess to where Qiu Zanyu was.

As Qiu Zanyu saw Feng Yanyun approaching, he remained cautious.

Even though she was the princess of Maple Forest City, his current pressure was immense, with Big Brother still behind him. He couldn’t afford to be careless for a moment.

“What happened to him?” Feng Yanyun asked curiously.

Qiu Zanyu and Jinzhengu hesitated for a moment before finally answering, “Our Big Brother was injured. We need to take him away from here.”

“Why don’t you come back to Maple Forest City with me? The journey would be relatively safe, and once we reach the royal palace, we can find top physicians to treat him,” Feng Yanyun suggested.

Qiu Zanyu and Jinzhengu exchanged glances and quietly discussed the idea.

They felt it might indeed be safer, as once they reached Maple Forest City, they probably wouldn’t encounter many threats, and under the royal family’s protection, it would be relatively secure.

“In that case, we’ll trouble the princess,” Qiu Zanyu finally agreed.

Feng Yanyun looked at the person behind Qiu Zanyu with a puzzled expression. Judging from his appearance, he didn’t seem injured, but his aura was extremely unstable, fluctuating between presence and absence—it was quite strange.

Inside the carriage.

Qiu Zanyu and Jinzhengu stood guard beside Lin Fan.

No matter what they were doing, at least one of them remained by Lin Fan’s side.

“Big Brother, when will you wake up?” Qiu Zanyu muttered while looking at Lin Fan.

In another carriage.

“Princess, there’s no need to befriend these two with unknown backgrounds,” an old man said.

Feng Yanyun’s expression turned serious as she shook her head slightly. “Maple Forest City is currently facing internal and external crises. If we can gain the support of these two experts, it would greatly benefit the city.”

“This time, our peace negotiation was already rejected. I’m afraid things will become even more complicated in the future,” the old man said.

“We can only do our best,” Feng Yanyun sighed lightly, appearing visibly tired. She then asked, “Have you figured out what’s wrong with the person on his back?”

The old man shook his head. “Not really. He seems like a living corpse, with an unstable and intermittent aura. He must have suffered some severe injury.”

“But those two stay by his side without leaving. Their loyalty is commendable.”

Feng Yanyun smiled faintly. “I’m good at judging people. They are citizens of Maple Forest City, and I believe they will help us overcome this crisis.”

“I hope so,” the old man replied.