Chapter 45 Ready to Depart!

Lin Xing also knew that Grandma and Mother didn't want him to go out because they were worried about his safety, and also because they couldn't bear to see him go! Although Lin Xing also felt reluctant to leave, none of this could stop his determination to go out and gain experience!

But for now, the main thing was to comfort Grandma, Mother, and Xiao Tian who was about to cry.

"Alright, Xiao Tian, I won't go out for now. I'll stay home and keep you company, okay?" Lin Xing comforted him.

Kids are easy to cheer up. Xiao Tian, who was on the verge of tears, immediately brightened when Lin Xing comforted him. He turned around and went back to eating his food.

"Lin Xing, are you really not going out?" Yana and the others weren't as easy to persuade as the little one. Lin Xing was in a bind. He didn't want to lie to them, but if he didn't, they wouldn't let him go out to gain experience!

"Alright, let's talk about this later. For now, let's have breakfast." The old man spoke up just in time, getting Lin Xing off the hook. Lin Xing breathed a sigh of relief—he didn't have to lie to them. Honestly, if he had to lie to them, it would have felt really uncomfortable.

Dikalin and Yana still looked worried, but when they saw the old man acting so nonchalant, as if he wasn't worried at all about Lin Xing going out, Dikalin couldn't help but fly into a rage!

"Old man, why aren't you trying to persuade Lin Xing? Lin Xing says he wants to go out and gain experience, all by himself! Don't you know how dangerous that is?"

The old man sighed inwardly. Great, now the fire was directed at him.

"Going out to gain experience is a good thing. Why stop it?" the old man said mildly.

"You—" Dikalin was so angered by the old man's attitude that she couldn't speak. "But it's dangerous out there. Lin Xing, all alone..."

"I believe in Lin Xing. You should also believe that he has the ability, at least to protect himself! As for the rest, I have nothing more to say."

"Are you saying Lin Xing really has the strength to venture out into the world?" It was a case of concern clouding judgment, but this also showed how well Lin Xing had concealed his abilities.

"But, his strength..." Dikalin was a bit doubtful about Lin Xing's strength.

"Grandma, I now have the strength of a Sword Master." Lin Xing was still holding back.

"Really?" Dikalin and Yana still found it hard to believe that Lin Xing already had the strength of a Sword Master, especially since he was only ten years old!

"Yes, Grandma. I can take care of myself." Lin Xing assured her.

Seeing that Lin Xing was determined to go out, Dikalin and the others knew there was no changing his mind. They knew Lin Xing's character—once he decided on something, he wouldn't change it. All they could do now was try to keep him at home a little longer before he left.

"Since you've already made up your mind, Grandma won't stop you. But you must remember: if you encounter any danger, you must prioritize protecting yourself. Your own safety is the most important thing, understand?"

Lin Xing nodded and said, "I will, Grandma!"

"And also, while you're out, you must send messages home regularly so we know where you are. Also, don't stay away for too long. You must come home often, understand?"

Dikalin went on and on with her instructions, and Lin Xing could do nothing but nod in agreement.

"And also, could you stay home for a few more months?" In the end, unable to quell her worry, Dikalin made one last attempt to persuade him to stay.

Seeing the look of reluctance on his grandmother and mother's faces, and since he himself wasn't fully prepared yet, Lin Xing agreed to stay a few more days. He also needed to prepare some things.

Lin Xing's current concern was for Lin Feng and his three brothers, plus the dozen other trainees. If he went out, he wasn't sure if they would continue training according to the plan he had set. It looked like he'd have to get the old man to keep an eye on them.

That night, in the old man's room.

"Grandpa, while I'm away, could you look after Lin Feng and the others for me? Help supervise them."

The old man rolled his eyes. He knew that whenever Lin Xing came to him, it was never for anything good. "Alright, but just how long do you plan to be gone?"

His tone still carried a hint of concern.

Lin Xing paused before saying, "I'm not sure about that."

The old man didn't say anything else. After a moment of silence, he said, "Although I don't know what level your strength has reached, since you don't want to say, I won't ask. Everyone has their own privacy. Even though I'm your grandfather, I won't force you to tell me what you don't want to."

"But I have complete faith in you. I've always been a good judge of character, especially with you. I know you're a cautious person. But you're young, so remember: always think twice before acting. Don't act impulsively in the heat of the moment. I was young once too, and young people tend to act impulsively!"

"Remember, when you're out there, don't do anything bad. Live with a clear conscience!" The old man looked at Lin Xing seriously as he spoke.

Lin Xing looked at the old man and nodded firmly!

"And also, be careful when you're out there. You don't have much experience, so don't trust people too easily. Don't harbor intentions to harm others, but always be wary. Keep your guard up around anyone you don't fully trust."

"Alright, I won't ramble on. One last thing: be wary of the two factions, the Radiant Church and the Dark Church."

"You know what they're like; I trust you won't be taken in by common gossip, right?" The old man said with a chuckle.

Lin Xing nodded. He was somewhat aware of the tensions between these powers.

"Oh, right," just as Lin Xing was about to leave, the old man suddenly said, "If you have time, you can visit the Half-Moon Academy. It's a place worth going to!"

As for why, the old man didn't elaborate.

Over the next few days, Lin Xing took Xiao Tian and had a good time playing in Tianjing City! At the same time, he informed Lin Feng and the others that he would be leaving, instructing them to train diligently at home and guide and manage the newer recruits!

Once they reached a sufficient level, they could be sent out into the continent to gain experience.

As for Shi Ya, Lin Xing didn't mention to her that he was about to leave home. He knew that if Shi Ya found out, she would be very sad. Lin Xing didn't want to face that situation, so he decided not to tell her in advance.

At the break of dawn, Lin Xing packed a few simple things and placed the letter he had written the night before on the table in his room. It was for his mother and for Shi Ya.

Looking back at the courtyard where he had lived for ten years, Lin Xing felt a bit reluctant to leave, but he stepped out resolutely. He walked out into the vast world beyond!