I Can Recognize Everything, But the Information is Wrong
Chapter 373 337: Incident in the Land of the Ninth Abyss

At this time, the Heavenly Maiden Festival is over, and there is no major event in the Goddess Sect that requires Immortal Mei's delay.

Tian Lin was in the Fairy Cave. Although he didn't break through the fourth level, his gains weren't small.

He felt that the Goddess Sect was absolutely not a place to stay long at this time, and he had a mind to leave.

So, though he had cultivated a Vajra Body, and his internal injuries were actually healing on their own, he still acted as if seriously ill, just to make Elder Mei take him away first.

Whether Elder Mei knew Tian Lin's intentions or not was uncertain, but he held Tian Lin with one hand and said to the Sect Master of the Goddess Sect:

"Tian Lin just came out of the Fairy Cave, and his injuries have yet to heal. I plan to take him back to the mountain for a thorough checkup."

The Sect Master of the Goddess Sect, though not older than Elder Mei, held the status of Sect Master and was genuinely a Divinity Transformation expert. Elder Mei referred to himself as a 'disciple' in front of her to show respect.

"The Righteous Path of the sects between the Query Dao Sect and the Goddess Sect has existed for tens of thousands of years. Since the time of our ancestors, our two sects have supported each other like family.

Elder Mei, take good care of our young friend Tian. When he tires of his stay at the Goddess Sect in the future, personally escort him back to his sect."

Upon hearing the Sect Master's words, Elder Mei immediately nodded in agreement, and Tian Lin expressed his gratitude respectfully.

Clearly, the Sect Master of the Goddess Sect was also wary of anyone ambushing Tian Lin on his way back to the Query Dao Sect.

Even without her instructions, Elder Mei would still escort Tian Lin back to the sect.

However, Elder Mei personally escorting Tian Lin, as opposed to receiving orders from the Sect Master to do so, were two entirely different concepts.

In the former case, if something happened to Tian Lin, the Goddess Sect wouldn't be held accountable.

In the latter, if something happened to Tian Lin, the Goddess Sect would definitely investigate, as it would be a disgrace to the Sect Master.

"Alright, I won't delay you any longer. Now that the Heavenly Maiden Festival is over, everyone has their duties in the sect, and I will cultivate in the Fairy Cave for some time."

As soon as she said this, the countenances of several Nascent Soul elders changed.

The Third Elder even stepped forward and said, "How dangerous the Fairy Cave is! Sect Master, as the leader of the sect, why risk entering the Fairy Cave?"

The Sect Master of the Goddess Sect replied, "Precisely because I am the leader of a sect, I cannot simply put personal safety before duty.

During my time in the Fairy Cave, if there's anything important, you may discuss it with the Great Elder."

Her decision was firm, with no possibility of change.

The crowd knew they couldn't persuade her, and could only watch as the Sect Master of the Goddess Sect entered the Fairy Cave.

Thus, Elder Mei nodded to everyone, rolled up his sleeve, and took Tian Lin and Immortal Mei to his Zhe Mei Island.

At the entrance of the Fairy Cave, the elders and guests of the Goddess Sect had not dispersed.

The group looked at each other, and Elder Tang from the Query Dao Sect was the first to speak:

"It seems that the situation in the Nine Netherworld might be worrisome.

Otherwise, why would the Sect Master be in such a hurry?"

The Third Elder replied, "The matters of the Nine Netherworld are far from us and aren't something we can worry about.

Instead of guessing randomly, it's better to focus on our own duties."

Everyone's attention was almost entirely occupied with the Sect Master of the Goddess Sect entering the Fairy Cave, and for a moment, no one paid attention to Tian Lin.

But Tian Lin still did not want to linger in the Goddess Sect.

After all, it was not his sect, and there were hardly any friends who truly helped him.

Staying here would only make things difficult for Elder Mei and put himself in danger.

However, Tian Lin did not conceal his gains from the Fairy Cave and recounted his experiences therein to Elder Mei.

"That little mute seems to be a new character."

After listening to Tian Lin's account, Elder Mei frowned deeply.

He had entered the Fairy Cave before but did not recall such a little mute.

"Could it be that something has changed inside the Fairy Cave too?"

Immortal Mei spoke from the side, "After all, you said that changes in the Nine Netherworld would surely affect things in various places, wouldn't it?

Perhaps the Fairy Cave has also been affected by the Nine Netherworld?"

Elder Mei didn't refute but instead looked at Tian Lin, "What do you plan to do now?"

Tian Lin obtained four Divine Lady Tree seeds, two Dao Seeds, and seven General Stones from the Fairy Cave this time.

The rewards he received were indeed bountiful, with the Divine Lady Tree seeds being particularly unique, as they were typically not lent outside the Goddess Sect.

And Dao Seeds, for a Golden Core cultivator, are treasures that ordinary people might not see in a lifetime.

Even if not used personally, they could be sold at a high price to others, rare and priceless.

General Stones need no more explanation. With a General Stone, one has a chance to avoid disaster in the Fairy Cave.

Tian Lin couldn't break through the fourth level this time, relying on the General Stone given by Elder Mei.

"In the future, I want to enter the Fairy Cave again, so I hope to keep the General Stone by my side. As for the Divine Lady Tree seeds and Dao Seeds— I have no use for the Divine Lady Tree seeds, so I hope to leave them to you, Elder Mei, and it's up to you whether to submit them to the sect or give them to others.

As for the Dao Seeds, I'll keep one for myself and give the other to Mei Maiden."

Immortal Mei's face turned red, not because she thought Tian Lin was showing any affection. Rather, she was a bit embarrassed to take Tian Lin's things without giving anything in return.

She disliked owing people favors, and would rather take things by force than accept gifts.

Unfortunately, her relationship with Tian Lin was too special to utilize force to snatch the Dao Seed from him.

"Alright, I'll use the Divine Lady Tree seeds to submit to the sect, as it's from foreign disciples entering the Fairy Cave, which should be submitted. Don't feel the Goddess Sect is taking advantage of you."

Without waiting for Tian Lin's explanation, he said, "Submitting three Divine Lady Tree seeds and six have their differences! Based on the count of Zhai Xingzi's submitted seeds, submitting three would already silence others in the Goddess Sect.

The remaining three can be used as currency or traded back to the Goddess Sect."

The Goddess Sect wouldn't allow Tian Lin to take the Divine Lady Tree seeds away, so inevitably, the seeds Tian Lin obtained in the Fairy Cave must be submitted.

However, the Goddess Sect would not take Tian Lin's seeds without compensation. They could give Tian Lin something of equal value based on his contribution in exchange.

From then on, Tian Lin could use the Divine Lady Tree outside at any time, and the people of the Goddess Sect wouldn't pursue the matter or question Elder Mei.

"If it comes to exchanging, I hope to enhance the quality of the Divine Lady Tree—but I'm not in a hurry for this. I plan to return to Query Dao Sect to heal first and make plans when I visit again."

Elder Mei nodded, agreeing with Tian Lin's statement.

Regarding Tian Lin giving one Dao Seed to Immortal Mei, it seemed right to Elder Mei.

After all, though Immortal Mei didn't accompany Tian Lin in the Fairy Cave, she shared comparable dangers with him.

If Tian Lin perished in the Fairy Cave, would Immortal Mei, as his sworn sword holder before Houtu, really survive alone?