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Chapter 44: Armed and Ready to Depart
After filling her belt with various items, Lian Yun did not hesitate but instead secured it tightly before fiddling with the remaining weapons.
Four handguns! Two were palm-sized, and two were of standard size.
Among them, one large and one small were the same type of Electro-Net Gun, capable of firing a static electricity net. This was an essential tool for Armed Ghost Hunters to capture Ghost Slaves in the wild.
The larger one was standard equipment, while the smaller one was designed for surprise attacks. The larger gun came with a holster that could be strapped to the thigh, while the smaller one depended on personal preference for concealment. For instance, women often tucked it between their breasts, while it was generally placed under the sleeve for easier access.
The other large and small handguns were standard Firearms, but the bullets came in several types, including explosive rounds and armor-piercing rounds.
These were typically used to breach enclosed spaces—either to blast their way out or to shoot through walls to send Ghost Slaves for reconnaissance.
However, standard Firearms were primarily used for defense against other humans.
After all, human nature can be treacherous; in lawless wilderness areas, people could commit any act imaginable.
Lian Yun only hung two guns at her waist, opting to leave behind the two standard handguns.
Although the larger handguns could hold more ammunition, Lian Yun did not require many Ghost Slaves; ten bullets would suffice for her needs.
She chose to carry Firearms because Evil Spirit City had its peculiarities that sometimes necessitated their use. For this reason, Lian Yun also equipped herself with two extra magazines.
In the wilderness where every second counted, reducing weight equated to increased mobility and enhanced self-defense capabilities. With that in mind, Lian Yun decided to stop there and abandon all remaining items.
However, after some deliberation, Lian Yun selected two more items: one to place at her back and another to insert into special slots within her shoes.
At last, Lian Yun felt she had finalized her armed setup.
After stretching his limbs and feeling no discomfort, Lian Yun smiled faintly. He then began to fiddle with the armed objects on him inside the Pavilion.
He took them out, put them back, released and retrieved them, repeating the process.
It had been three years since he last engaged in armed combat, and he felt somewhat out of practice. Today was not only about regaining his touch but also reflecting on the mindset required for armed conflict.
Late at night, Lian Yun rested within the Pavilion, conserving his energy for the journey to Divine Sword Mountain, where he hoped to obtain the sword that had captured his heart at first sight.
In the early morning, Lian Yun woke up early and practiced several sword techniques in the courtyard.
Today, he did not practice his mother's sword techniques but instead focused on his father's, Lian Cheng's.
Lian Cheng was somewhat honest and even a bit dull, yet he was very responsible. The sword technique he created, Harmless, was designed to protect his family from any harm.
As Lian Yun was about to enter a perilous place, practicing his father's sword technique was meant to calm his mind.
In a way, it served as a warning to himself: Do not be too reckless!
With a tranquil mind, he exited the courtyard and saw all the second and third generation members of the Lin Clan gathered outside, including the wives of the second generation and several sisters-in-law whom he had only met once when he first arrived at the Lin Family.
To be honest, Lian Yun knew someone would be waiting for him at the courtyard entrance because after his trip to Divine Sword Mountain, he would head to Fengdu. Entering Fengdu during the day would help him acclimate before spending his first night there.
Although those who could leave Evil Spirit City were mostly kings, it required a full period of training and capability to do so. Regardless of which Evil Spirit City it was, those who managed to leave were always less than one-third of those who entered. The casualties on the first night alone often accounted for nearly one-third of total losses.
This illustrates just how treacherous that first night in Evil Spirit City could be for an individual.
However, Lian Yun never expected all the second and third generation members of the Lin Clan to wait for him. Seeing such a grand assembly moved him deeply; words failed him as he bowed in gratitude.
Then he looked at Lin Feiyu and said, "Elder Brother, aren't you going to General Yue's place?"
"Hehe! I'll wait until Yun is equipped with a good sword before heading out."
Lin Feiyu seemed eager to witness Lian Yun receiving the legendary divine sword.
At that moment, Lin Dong examined Lian Yun from head to toe and said, "My Second Uncle and I need to stay home, so we won't see you off. But Yun'er, is this all the gear you have?"
Lian Yun bowed and smiled, "It's more than enough!"
Seeing that Lian Yun was well-equipped with the basic gear and some defensive accessories, Lin Dong nodded and said, "Take any Spiritual Fruits you can get, but don't force what can't be done. Safety on your return is the priority!"
Lian Yun bowed again in gratitude.
Afterward, Lian Yun, Lin Nan, Lin Feiyu, and the other six sons of the Lin family boarded the Bull-Headed Phantom Armor Bus one after another.
Just before getting on the bus, Lian Yun suddenly turned back and nodded toward a corner.
In that corner stood a girl around eleven or twelve years old, with an ordinary face and freckles under her eyes, looking quite simple. She asked, "Mom, aren't we going to say goodbye to Young Master Yun?"
Beside the girl was a plain-looking woman who appeared to be in her thirties but looked as if she had lived through forty years of hardship. Yet she smiled kindly and said, "Young Master Yun is destined for greatness; he will surely return safely. Don't worry."
As soon as the Armored Bus started up, Sword Intent surged within.
Lian Yun sat cross-legged with his eyes closed in meditation, yet a vast amount of Sword Intent flowed around him, weaving in and out of his body.
In the spacious room, the three generations of the Lin family, including Lin Feiyu and others, tightly gripped their swords at their waists, their expressions a mix of shock and gratitude.
They never expected that their cousin's Sword Intent would grow to such an extent overnight.
In fact, growth can indeed happen overnight.
Having lived with the Lian Family for nearly three years, Lian Yun's spirit had been stretched to its limits. Although he had spent quite some time at the Lin Family, it wasn't until last night that he truly relaxed.
This relaxation was akin to a release and expansion, resulting in a several-fold, even tenfold increase in Lian Yun's Mental Power.
As a result, Lian Yun's Sword Intent naturally surged in power.
Moreover, with the addition of Hei, Sword Mountain, and Chen Er Gou, the consumption of the grayish substance within his Box accelerated. In this way, Lian Yun's body received a significant replenishment of spiritual energy, enriching him considerably and allowing him to showcase even more of his Sword Intent.
At this moment, Lian Yun fully displayed his Sword Intent state. This not only reassured his cousins but also aimed to help them understand the essence of Sword Intent, which was why Lin Feiyu and the others felt grateful.
Lin Nan stood nearby, unfazed, yet his smile was remarkably warm and friendly.
Lian Yun continued to release sword energy for nearly half an hour before retracting all of it and closing his eyes to cultivate his spirit.
As for Lin Feiyu and the others, they too closed their eyes in tranquility, seemingly immersed in some kind of comprehension.
(End of Chapter)
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