Chapter 1402 - 704: A Heavy Heart
At this moment, it was already deep into the night, and Zhou Yi quickly drifted into sleep.
However, Lin Beichen found it difficult to fall asleep. His mind was filled with countless thoughts, worries, and concerns. This time, he had to leave and quickly accomplish the task.
Early the next morning, Lin Beichen made up his mind, swiftly packed his bags, and prepared to set out.
Seeing Lin Beichen’s packed bags, Zhou Yi asked with a puzzled look, "Where are you going? Why didn’t you say anything? Is something wrong?"
Lin Beichen saw Zhou Yi’s confusion and, feigning calmness, said, "You’re overthinking it. I’m just going out to preach, nothing else."
"There’s not much to do staying in the Daoist temple all the time. Going out for a walk is quite nice, don’t worry about me."
"Actually, I’ve wanted to go out for a long time, but never had the chance. Now I’ve finally made up my mind, so don’t sway me."
Lin Beichen said many comforting words, hoping to ease Zhou Yi’s mind.
But Zhou Yi was still a bit worried, feeling that Lin Beichen was hiding something from him.
Lin Beichen saw that Zhou Yi didn’t quite believe him, so he walked over to him, looked at him seriously, and said, "There’s really nothing wrong. Take good care of the Daoist temple so I can be at ease."
"If anything is up, I’ll inform you in advance. Recently, my cultivation has been quite troubling, maybe going out a bit will help."
"I’ll be back soon; you all wait for me here."
Lin Beichen patiently comforted Zhou Yi, fearing that he’d constantly worry about him and be unable to focus entirely on managing the temple’s matters.
Just then, Hu Yi suddenly appeared in front of Lin Beichen and Zhou Yi.
She was also carrying some items, seemingly preparing for a long trip, making both Zhou Yi and Lin Beichen surprised.
Zhou Yi walked up to Hu Yi, looked at her with wide eyes, and asked, "What’s going on? Where are you heading? It seems you’re preparing for a journey, packed with so much stuff."
"Yes, has something happened? Why didn’t you inform us beforehand?" Lin Beichen also asked with concern.
Hu Yi looked at the expressions on Lin Beichen and Zhou Yi’s faces and quickly shook her head, saying, "It’s not what you think. I’m packing up because I want to follow my master."
"Wherever the master goes, I will go. I won’t leave his side. Last time I didn’t catch on, so I wasn’t on time."
"This time I won’t miss the opportunity. Don’t try to persuade me. I am resolute."
Hu Yi expressed her thoughts; Lin Beichen and Zhou Yi suddenly realized, both surprised and finding it unbelievable.
Lin Beichen hadn’t planned to take Hu Yi along because his trip this time wasn’t to preach but to handle some dangerous and crucial matters.
The journey was fraught with danger, his own safety uncertain, let alone being able to protect Hu Yi.
Lin Beichen didn’t want to involve others either, so he had no intention of agreeing to Hu Yi’s request to follow him.
He looked at Hu Yi angrily and said, "You’re simply being reckless! I’m leaving the temple to handle some matters and preaching along the way."
"How can you follow me? Why be so impulsive? Take your stuff back quickly, don’t act recklessly here."
"Study properly in the temple. If there’s anything you don’t understand, ask Zhou Yi anytime, he’ll teach you carefully."
Lin Beichen declined Hu Yi’s request, but Hu Yi firmly replied, "No, I’ve made up my mind."
"No matter who tries to persuade me, it won’t work, I must follow you, I won’t stay here."
Hu Yi’s attitude was very firm; even if Lin Beichen was angry, she didn’t care.
She insisted on her opinion, unwilling to miss the chance to be with Lin Beichen.
This made Lin Beichen feel somewhat helpless, momentarily uncertain about how to get Hu Yi to stay here.
Lin Beichen tried every persuasive trick to leave Hu Yi behind, but her mind was already set, unwilling to remain at the temple.
She kept pestering, finding various reasons and excuses, wholeheartedly wishing to depart with Lin Beichen.
This made Lin Beichen feel quite distressed; despite his efforts, Hu Yi remained unmoved.
In desperation, Hu Yi stood firmly in front of Lin Beichen and said, "Master, if you don’t take me, I’ll feel that you don’t value me as your disciple."
"Without you, who else can teach me as earnestly as you do? I don’t want to stay here. No matter what, I want to go with you."
Lin Beichen saw no other choice and sighed, looking at Hu Yi, saying, "Alright, since you insist, I’ll agree to take you."
"But I must tell you, the journey will be strenuous, with numerous challenges and risks, potentially facing countless dangers and difficulties. Consider carefully."
"Even as your master, I can’t fully guarantee your safety. If you truly aren’t afraid, then I’ll take you along."
Hu Yi, hearing Lin Beichen agree, exclaimed excitedly, "Master, I’m not afraid of hardship nor danger. I just want to follow you."
Lin Beichen saw Hu Yi’s resolve and realized he couldn’t keep her back. Thus, he decided to take Hu Yi along, preparing to leave the temple.
Zhou Yi watched Hu Yi getting ready to leave, feeling rather unhappy. He walked over to her and tried to persuade, "Hu Yi, can you reconsider and stay at the temple instead of following your master?"
"I promise to teach you as earnestly as your master, ensuring you won’t miss out on learning."
"Your master has already mentioned the journey is dangerous, full of challenges and setbacks. Isn’t it better to stay here and study peacefully?"
Zhou Yi tried very hard to persuade for a long time, but Hu Yi didn’t listen and persisted in wanting to go with Lin Beichen.