CHAPTER 241: CHAPTER 214: DAMN! TRAITOR TO HUMANITY

During this journey, Lu Lin didn’t encounter anything unusual.

"Tian Dayin."

"Did you hear me coming through here?"

Lu Lin asked with a smile.

"Yes."

Tian Dayin glanced at the dozen Whistling Wind Horses behind Lu Lin and smiled, "I also heard the sound of the master leading the horses."

"Sister, Father, you both come out."

The four of them set off together, and Lu Lin soon found the cave where Bai Buyi and others were located using the same method.

He felt that this Guiding Star Skill of his was somewhat similar to navigation.

As long as he sets a target, it can lead him to the destination.

Outside the cave was a male student that Lu Lin didn’t know, who seeing Lu Lin and the group arriving on multiple horses, quickly rushed into the cave to warn everyone.

Bai Buyi knew Lu Lin would return tonight, so he wasn’t deeply asleep; hearing the noise, he came out of the cave to greet Lu Lin.

Soon, Bai Buyi and the three students from Iron Blood University appeared in front of Lu Lin.

"Mr. Bai, Mr. Fang, Xi Ran, thank you for your hard work."

Lu Lin hugged each of them separately and said.

"It’s nothing, we were lucky enough to hide outside the city, but you..."

Bai Buyi then looked at the three members of the Tian Da family behind Lu Lin.

Even though all three covered their mouth and nose with face towels, their signature smoky hair exposed their identity unmistakably.

"Yanliu Clan?"

Bai Buyi looked at Lu Lin.

Beside him, Fang Gang and Chen Xiran also became immediately tense.

The three students from Iron Blood University went so far as to draw out their respective weapons, fully prepared.

In the thousand-year history of the federation entering the Exotic Battlefield, there have been instances of Martial Artists betraying and becoming traitors.

"Don’t be nervous."

Lu Lin said with a smile: "These two are my friends, their loyalty is absolutely trustworthy, and as for this gentleman, he’s their father and also a reliable person."

Upon Lu Lin’s explanation, Bai Buyi and the other two relaxed their guard, but the three students from Iron Blood University were still visibly tense.

"Team leader, let me introduce these to you, they are also from Iron Blood Academy: Zhou Xingtong, Li Ran, Yang Daozhen."

Lu Lin nodded at each of them; Zhou Xingtong and Li Ran were fairly amiable, despite their displeasure at Lu Lin bringing three members of the Alien Race, they managed a greeting.

However, Yang Daozhen merely sneered, muttering under his breath: "Spit, traitor."

Lu Lin didn’t offer much explanation; regarding Tian Dayin and Tian Dalan, he figured he’d clarify things with the Star Investigation Office later.

As for Tian Dasheng, he had no plans to bring him back to the Human Federation.

Serving as a hired Martial Artist in Food God City was the best fate for him.

As for the opinions of the three from Iron Blood University, Lu Lin wasn’t very concerned.

To put it positively, these three were his seniors, but strangely, Lu Lin couldn’t quite muster any fondness for them.

"Alright, now that everyone has gotten acquainted, let’s all come in and take a rest."

"No way, traitor."

Yang Daozhen spat and turned away, intending to leave. Zhou Xingtong and Li Ran smiled at Lu Lin and went after him.

"Yang Daozhen, what’s your deal."

"Lu Lin is still our junior, you can’t just disregard him like that."

Zhou Xingtong advised.

"Exactly, Mr. Yang, we all know your ancestors perished due to Alien Races opening Space Cracks, but what does that have to do with Lu Lin?"

"He’s also one of the elite warriors of the Human Federation, this time bringing three members of Alien Race, even if you’re dissatisfied, it’s not your place to interfere."

One sentence from each helped make Yang Daozhen willing to return to the cave with them.

The three members of the Tian Da family also understood the dislike towards their identity, but there was nothing they could do.

The three huddled in a corner inside the cave, with Tian Dasheng on night watch while ensuring his daughters rested.

Tian Dalan and Tian Dayin neither wandered around nor went to find Lu Lin, they simply sat cross-legged on the ground cultivating.

Bai Buyi, Fang Gang, and Chen Xiran helped lead the dozen Whistling Wind Horses to the depths of the cave, where they found some fodder.

Tomorrow, they could ride the Whistling Wind Horses to roam the Exotic Battlefield to their heart’s content.

Before sleeping, Lu Lin took a deep look at Zhou Xingtong and the others, who remained separate from them, then closed his eyes to rest.

The next morning, everyone awoke early.

After eating the Exotic Delicacies Lu Lin packed from Hang Ai Villa, the ten of them saddled their horses and set off towards Food God City.

True to Lu Lin’s expectations, Zhou Xingtong and his companions were seniors from Iron Blood University in their fourth year, with cultivation reaching the level of Level Five Star Core Warriors.

This time, they’d be returning with Lu Lin to participate in the Federation University Student Games preliminary competition held in Bovangpo City.

After traveling for a day, the three began warming up to Lu Lin, and by dinner time, though Yang Daozhen remained aloof, the other two were easier to get along with and had become much more familiar with Lu Lin.

After dinner, Zhou Xingtong asked, "Lu Lin, have you just started your first year of university?"

"And already reached the Level 3 Peak in cultivation?"

"Yes."

Lu Lin nodded; he didn’t disclose that his cultivation level had already reached Level 4 Peak.

In fact, not even Bai Buyi and the other two knew.

He achieved a breakthrough to Level 4 during a battle with the Saint, where he subsequently fell into a coma.

After meeting Bai Buyi and the others, he’d been chased relentlessly until now.

"And you’re also a Star Guide, right? I remember Bai Buyi mentioning that."

"Yes."

Lu Lin, still keeping his words to a minimum, nonetheless appeared unfazed by Zhou Xingtong pressing on with, "Could you guide us with a Star Skill?"

"Though we broke through at school before, our first attempt at Star Skill Guidance failed."

"Yes, I can."

Lu Lin increasingly felt that something was off with the three of them.

One desperately stayed away from him, belittling him.

Another’s attitude was lukewarm.

Only Zhou Xingtong seemed genuinely interested in Lu Lin.

This combination feels more like something other than a normal group of students.

However, he didn’t say it aloud, "How about this, tell me all your current star skills and attributes. As a Star Skill Instructor of the Designated School, the more I know, the better I can guide you in developing star skills suitable for you."

"Really?"

Zhou Xingtong’s face lit up with surprise, and even Yang Daozhen and Li Ran, who were beside him, leaned in with curiosity.

As Level 5 cultivators, what was most urgent for them at the moment wasn’t refining their five internal organs, but carefully selecting each of their star skills.

After all, it would become extremely difficult for them to level up in the future.

Star skills must be chosen as the most suitable for themselves.

"Of course, I’m also a new member of the War God Alliance, successfully passing the secondary profession certification. I’ve helped three Level 6 Martial Artists successfully comprehend star skills. You can rest assured about my abilities."

"That’s amazing! Lu Lin, then let’s head to the woods up front in a while."

"Don’t worry, the three of us have some savings at home, so paying your guidance fee won’t be an issue."

Lu Lin waved his hand with a smile, "We’re all classmates, so talking about money is pointless."

"Alright, you choose the place. Before we begin, it’s best if you adjust yourselves there first."

"I will guide you into my Star Power Domain."

"Okay, it’s settled then. Thank you, Lu Lin."

The three, Zhou Xingtong, Li Ran, and Yang Daozhen, spoke as they walked deeper into the woods.

Lu Lin smiled, understanding their preference.

Some people indeed have many quirks when receiving star skill guidance.

Back on Saturn, Lu Lin had heard from Guan Yue and several Star Guides that when they had guided star skills for some Level 5 or 6 Martial Artists, the latter would have bathed and dressed a day earlier, burning incense to calm their minds so they could acquire their desired star skills during the guidance process.

Of course, most people don’t have this in mind and will do just any guidance.

It’s not that they don’t mind, but their talent is limited, so they aren’t even at the stage where they need to care.

After the three walked away, Tian Dayin approached Lu Lin.

"Master, they want to kill you."

"Later, just act and slay the three of them directly."

"Hmm?"

Lu Lin raised his head to look at Tian Dayin.

They want to kill him?

Why?

Today was their first meeting, and although Lu Lin felt something was off with them, it wasn’t enough to warrant wanting to kill him.

"Master, their background and origins are unclear to me and my sister, but they are preparing a killing move to end you. Don’t hesitate later, act immediately and kill the three of them, or there will be endless trouble."

"Alright, I know. You can leave now."

Lu Lin nodded, neither agreeing nor refusing.

Tian Dayin saw Lu Lin’s response and had no choice.

Anyway, the future he perceived did not show Lu Lin dead.

It was up to Lu Lin.

Tian Dayin turned away, while Lu Lin wouldn’t take her words lightly.

Whether it was them sowing discord,

or if there was some genuine conspiracy.

In any case, Lu Lin needed to remain vigilant.

The three students were off, but the Tian Da Family trio wasn’t necessarily much simpler.

This task on the Exotic Battlefield wasn’t over yet, but Lu Lin felt he had indeed gained a lot.

Sure enough, a giant tree cannot grow in a greenhouse.

Lu Lin got up, whispered a few words to Bai Buyi, and then walked into the forest alone with ease.

Unusual star power fluctuation.

Although subtle, Lu Lin still perceived it.

It seemed like a highly destructive formation.

Lu Lin smiled.

As for the ambush, there wasn’t any; with today’s itinerary, they had a path that could take a human 2-3 days by walking, and Lu Lin had found the safer route back to Food God City through Guiding Star Skills, so it was naturally not easily discovered by anyone.

"Lu Lin, you’re here, we’re all set up."

Zhou Xingtong beamed with a smile.

"Thanks for the trouble tonight."

"It’s nothing, Senior Zhou doesn’t have to be so polite."

"Who among the three of you wants to go first?"

"I’ll go first." Zhou Xingtong said brightly, at the same time giving a cue to Li Ran behind him while Lu Lin averted his gaze.

"Alright."

"Senior Zhou, you’re a Wood System, right? When you enter the Star Power Domain later, first demonstrate the star skills you already know."

"By the way, what kind of star skill do you want to guide?"

"Me, I want a binding-type star skill. In my team, I mainly handle healing and adding negative states, but Li Ran and Yang Daozhen, one handles defense and the other offense, and often encounters Exotic Beasts or Alien races escaping halfway."

"Alright, I understand. Let’s start now."

Lu Lin had Zhou Xingtong sit down and he closed his eyes to enter the Consciousness Universe, releasing the Star Power Domain.

At this moment, he saw the Spiritual Strength of Li Ran and Yang Daozhen still in cultivation.

Since you want to harm me, let’s all come in together.

Lu Lin’s spiritual strength was now stronger than that of average Level 7 or 8 Martial Artists, dragging two Level 5 spiritual bodies wasn’t too difficult at all.