Super Strong Little Divine Farmer

Chapter 2295: Chapter 2296: Unexpected Turn (Fourth Update)

As Chen Lin’s voice sounded, Sun Tianming and Lin Wan’er also raised their heads simultaneously, their expressions startled as they gazed at the approaching figure.

”Wasn’t Meng Shan supposed to be at the sect’s entrance? How did he get in?”

Sun Tianming grew anxious; the current situation was highly disadvantageous for Lin Chen. If Chen Jie were still lucid, things would be easier, but in her current childlike mental state, the complexity of the matter was beyond her comprehension.

This gave Pan Su the strategic advantage, resulting in Meng Shan standing guard outside.

”How is she now?”

Lin Chen ignored the gazes of those around him and walked directly towards Chen Lin, though his eyes were fixed on Chen Jie, who was playing alone in the herb garden.

The precious plants were being uprooted by Chen Jie, who fiddled with their petals and leaves.

She appeared genuinely happy, completely absorbed, as if nothing else in the world mattered besides what was before her.

Despite her happiness, those around felt their hearts tighten, especially after Lin Chen’s inquiry, which deepened the sadness on their faces.

”Her condition is stable, but a full recovery is unlikely. And you... how can you come back so easily? Didn’t Meng Shan explain the consequences to you?”

Chen Lin sighed endlessly as he looked at Lin Chen. Now that he was back, Pan Su and the others were sure to cause trouble for him.

”Some things can’t be avoided by hiding. Besides, I am in the right, what do I have to fear?”

Lin Chen remained calm, though there was a hint of guilt in his gaze when he looked at Chen Lin. After all, this incident was triggered by him, and he bore undeniable responsibility for Chen Jie’s current state.

”Even so, everything is against you now.”

Chen Lin sighed lightly. Although the truth was witnessed by Sun Tianming and others, the current situation showed Liu Qinghan siding with Pan Su. Although he didn’t understand why, Chen Lin could do nothing about it.

Lin Chen fell silent, aware of the consequences, yet he had his reasons to return. Just as Chen Jie had risked everything to follow him before, now Lin Chen had returned for the same significance.

”Well, since you’re back, you might as well stay. By now, they’ve likely tracked you, and leaving isn’t an option.”

Chen Lin shook his head and sighed. Despite his regret, there was admiration; he understood Lin Chen’s motive for returning and admired his dedication to loyalty and righteousness.

”I couldn’t stop him...”

Only then did Meng Shan approach from behind Lin Chen, her face showing slight regret and concern.

”It’s not your fault. With his temperament, convincing him would be difficult.”

Sun Tianming shook his head. After months of interaction, he knew well Lin Chen’s unyielding nature; once he made up his mind, he wouldn’t change due to external pressure.

”I’ll go see her.”

Lin Chen spoke as he slowly walked towards Chen Jie, his voice soft as though afraid of startling her.

Behind him followed Xiao Bai, occasionally casting wary glances at Chen Lin, seemingly holding some resentment. Under its gaze, Chen Lin felt a pang of unease, unaware that this Xiao Bai was the spiritual beast he had once pursued.

”Chen Jie.”

Crouching beside her, Lin Chen whispered gently.

This sudden voice seemed to have startled Chen Jie. She quickly turned, revealing a face Lin Chen was all too familiar with.

Her face was slightly dirty, mixed with soil from the roots she had been handling, smearing onto her face as she wiped away sweat.

”Who are you?”

Chen Jie’s eyes were wary; she turned to the side, maintaining a distance from Lin Chen.

Lin Chen’s hand, reaching to wipe the dirt from Chen Jie’s face, halted in mid-air before dropping powerlessly.

”If not for myself...”

Lin Chen was filled with regret, his heart aching profoundly.

”Daddy!”

Chen Jie suddenly ran away, calling for Chen Lin. She went to him, hiding behind him, looking utterly frightened.

”There, there, don’t be afraid.”

Chen Lin patted her head comfortingly, feeling a bitterness in his heart.

”You see, now she dares not face strangers. With only the mental age of a few years, curing her seems impossible.”

Sighing softly, Chen Lin whispered to Lin Chen, seemingly out of strength.

”Is there really no way?”

Unwilling to give up, Lin Chen asked. His clear eyes flickered with determination; as long as hope remained, no matter the danger, he was resolved to cure Chen Jie.

”Alas, according to the Sect Master, there might be a sliver of hope, but such things cannot be prioritized now.”

Chen Lin shook his head, as sect affairs took priority.

”Then I’ll seek the Sect Master.”

Lin Chen said, about to head toward the Green Ripple Sect’s main hall. If others had no time, he did.

”No need.”

Just as Lin Chen was about to leave, a powerful voice echoed from afar, and before it completely faded, several figures appeared before Lin Chen.

It was none other than the Liuqing Sect’s Liu Qinghan and his disciple, Pan Su.

”Surprisingly, you’re still alive after taking my attack, demon sect remnant.”

Pan Su sneered, while beside him Tao Yuyu stared intensely at Lin Chen.

He no longer appeared flustered.

Having returned to the sect in advance, the situation was already under control, and he wasn’t afraid of Lin Chen. Even if Lin Chen spoke the truth, he had his counters.

”Greetings, Sect Master!”

Seeing the Sect Master’s arrival, Chen Lin and the others paid their respects, despite their discontent towards the Sect Master, they followed formalities.

”No need.”

Liu Qinghan waved his hand, a wave of spiritual energy lifting those who were bowing, fixing his indifferent gaze on Lin Chen.

”Do you realize your wrongdoing?”

Sighing inwardly, Liu Qinghan asked Lin Chen.

”What wrong did I commit?” Lin Chen asked in return.

”Collusion with the demon sect, harming our sect’s disciples.”

”Those who did it know in their hearts.” Lin Chen’s fingers brushed over his thumb, his expression calm.

With a clear conscience, he feared nothing.

”Sect Master, this person is blatantly defiant, he should be apprehended immediately!” Pan Su sneered.

”Is the elder aiming to overreach his role, or commanding the Sect Master?” Lin Chen crossed his arms, eyeing Pan Su with disdain.

”Such a sharp-tongued brat!” Pan Su glared, spitting fire in anger.