Chapter 2: Reunion with Cai'er
Early the next morning, Lin Ye was surprised to find that he had broken through!
Originally at the peak of the second rank, he had reached the third rank upon waking up!
Today was truly a day of good news!
Lin Ye happily washed up and came to the living room for breakfast, where Lin Xin was already sitting, though his dark circles were quite heavy, likely from staying up all night refining pills again.
"Xiao Ye, you're a bit late today."
Lin Xin casually took a sip of milk, then slumped weakly onto the dining table.
"Did you stay up all night refining pills again?" Although Lin Ye was his younger brother, he had reminded Lin Xin many times.
Unfortunately, Lin Xin always let it go in one ear and out the other.
Lin Ye was helpless about this; ever since their parents died in a magic experiment accident, Lin Xin had become like this.
Besides studying defensive magic, he was obsessed with alchemy... Of course, Lin Ye had also tried to soothe Lin Xin's psychological trauma, but it hadn't been very effective.
"It's okay, Xiao Ye, I know all those spells anyway."
Lin Xin suddenly sat up, finished his breakfast in a hurry, then swayed back to his bedroom to catch up on sleep.
Seeing this, Lin Ye shook his head helplessly and had to speed up his eating.
No other reason, the time he had agreed upon with his grandfather was approaching.
The Magic Hall, as the alliance's long-range powerhouse and wealthiest temple,
naturally traveled by airship.
Furthermore, with the Demon Race's autumn offensive approaching, traveling by airship was the safest option.
Of course, it was also the most expensive.
In less than two and a half hours, Lin Chen and Lin Ye arrived at their destination.
Looking at the people who had come to greet them, Lin Ye couldn't help but show a gentle smile.
"Cai'er! And Aunt Lan, Uncle Sheng, hello everyone!"
Lan Yanyu looked at Lin Ye, and a bright smile immediately bloomed on her face.
"Xiao Ye, you're finally here." Lan Yanyu pushed Cai'er, who was hiding behind her, forward, then said with a hint of dissatisfaction.
"If you hadn't come, Cai'er would have gone to look for you. Sometimes I even envy your relationship with Cai'er."
Looking at the slender Cai'er, Lin Ye walked over and stroked her head, then turned his gaze to Lan Yanyu and said, "So I'm here now, aren't I? Besides, Aunt Lan, you're Cai'er's mother, how could your relationship be less close than mine?"
This time, because of Lin Ye's early intervention, Sheng Cai'er and Lan Yanyu's relationship was not as strained as in the original story; instead, it was quite warm!
Therefore, Lan Yanyu and Sheng Lingxin were very grateful to Lin Ye, almost treating him as their own son.
Of course, thanks to Lin Chen, they also knew about Lin Ye's family situation.
Suddenly, Lin Ye felt a tickle in his palm; he knew that Cai'er wanted to chat with him alone for a while.
However, just as Lin Ye was about to return to the Assassin Hall to discuss the future, the Demon Race's attack signal rang out!
Sheng Lingxin's good mood was disturbed, and he couldn't help but show a stern side, then immediately took Lan Yanyu to the front lines, instructing Lin Ye to take good care of Cai'er.
"Lin Ye, Cai'er, you both go back. War is coming, and people can die at any time. Now is not the time for a low-level mage like you to join!"
Lin Chen's voice was loud when he said this, and at the same time, he felt a lot of regret, regretting bringing Lin Ye to Demon Extermination Pass.
After all, Lin Ye was the future Hall Master of the Magic Hall, the future Magic God!
He absolutely could not be in danger!
"Okay, I understand!"
Lin Ye also knew the seriousness of the matter; his grandfather in this state could not be disobeyed.
"It's good that you're obedient. Now, quickly go hide in the hall..."
"Holy crap!"
Before Lin Chen could finish speaking, a magical beam from a Demon Eye Mage shot over, startling Lin Chen into instantly casting a Fire Shield to block the attack, then quickly running towards the hall.
"Flight Spell!"
"Levitation Spell!"
With several acceleration spells cast in succession, in less than a minute, Lin Chen brought Lin Ye and Cai'er to the safest main hall.
Before he could catch his breath, Lin Chen ran off towards Sheng Lingxin.
What Demon Extermination Pass needed most right now was high-level combat power!
After a while, only Lin Ye and Cai'er were left in the main hall... and a black shadow?
"It's Great-Grandfather."
Cai'er slowly wrote in Lin Ye's palm, then pulled him towards Great Knight Holy Moon.
"You boy, you're finally here."
Holy Moon emerged from the black shadow, looking like a little old man, but his vigorous spirit made him seem like a young person.
"Hello, Great-Grandfather."
Cai'er's family all knew about Lin Ye and Cai'er's relationship.
If it hadn't been for Lin Ye back then, they wouldn't have known how to handle Cai'er's situation.
Therefore, Great Knight Holy Moon also allowed Lin Ye to call him "Great-Grandfather" just like Cai'er.
Holy Moon looked at Lin Ye, came over to him with interest, and said, "You've already completed the Innate Internal Spiritual Power test, haven't you? Tell Great-Grandfather about it."
Lin Ye heard this, smiled, and shook his head, saying, "Grandfather won't let me say."
Holy Moon raised an eyebrow, suddenly became interested, and looked at Lin Ye with even more appreciation.
Clever boy, setting a trap there!
"Won't say? Then Great-Grandfather will guess."
"Seventy?"
Lin Ye shook his head.
"Eighty?"
Lin Ye continued to shake his head.
Seeing this, Holy Moon's breathing gradually became heavy, "Could it be..."
Lin Ye immediately interrupted Holy Moon, smiling and saying, "I didn't say anything! Great Knight, please don't make wild guesses."
Holy Moon heard this, and a smile immediately appeared on his face.
"Clever boy, today I'll take you to see a real battlefield."
Holy Moon laughed heartily three times, and with a swirl of his cloak behind him, the three immediately disappeared from the main hall.
In the blink of an eye, Lin Ye and Cai'er arrived above Demon Extermination Pass!
Boom—!
Various magic attacks, trailing brilliant afterglows, shot towards the approaching Demon Race army. Knights and warriors on the city wall continuously killed the Twin-Blade Demons climbing up, then pushed them down the city wall like rolling stones, attempting to slow down the Demon Race's ascent.
Priests stayed in the rear, continuously casting healing spells on the injured knights and warriors.
Streaks of golden light soared into the sky and quickly descended to their designated positions, like a grand and sacred ritual, very spectacular!
"Great-Grandfather! My wind tells me there's an unusual aura on the city wall!"
Lin Ye, possessing affinity with all elements, had an unrivaled perception range among those of the same rank!
Holy Moon was somewhat surprised; he had only just noticed it, and Lin Ye had already sensed it?
What kind of little monster was this?!
"Then tell me what it is?" Holy Moon decided to test this young lad, Lin Ye.
Lin Ye's lips curled slightly, his eyes deepened, and his tone became serious and firm.
"Invisible Di Ke Clan!"
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