Lin Yun felt as if he had hit a wall, his head buzzing, feeling a wave of confusion.

It seemed like he was losing too much blood. This time, he set a new record for the severity of his injuries. He had never bled this much before.

This unyielding spirit indeed stood tall, but the price was equally steep.

Lin Yun didn’t want to fall asleep, but his eyes were already refusing to stay open.

"I shouldn’t just die like this, right?"

The thought flashed through Lin Yun’s mind, and eventually, he passed out.

In a daze, Lin Yun heard someone speaking near his ear.

"This man’s origins are unclear. I suggest we kill him early, to avoid any trouble."

Hearing this, Lin Yun’s heart suddenly panicked. Goodness, how brutal?

His consciousness gradually returned, but he didn’t dare open his eyes and continued to pretend to be unconscious, then he heard a female voice say, "It has been so long since an outsider appeared here, perhaps this is an opportunity for us to change our situation. You all know how scarce our water resources are becoming, and famine is spreading. If we do not find a way to change this, we will all eventually die here."

"So this guy is going to bring us change? In my view, it might be simpler to eat him, and save ourselves a day’s rations."

"Nonsense!"

The female voice carried a hint of anger as she scolded, "Even though this person is not from our tribe, he is still a member of the Human Race. If we abandon our bottom line and eat him today, what’s to stop you from turning on your own kind tomorrow?"

Lin Yun’s scalp tingled as he listened to all this. What kind of treacherous society was this? Where was Bai Jiaojiao?

While thinking of Bai Jiaojiao, Lin Yun also tried to concentrate and sense the state of his injuries.

However, as soon as he concentrated, a splitting headache overcame him. He couldn’t focus his thoughts at all. Not only that, he couldn’t feel his Dantian Qi Sea at all.

In other words, his cultivation level was almost completely gone.

In a place where cannibalism might be acceptable, without martial power for protection, Lin Yun felt completely unnerved.

"Xiao Qing!"

Lin Yun called for Xiao Qing, but there was no response. Little Gold and Qiaobian weren’t nearby either; perhaps they had been separated when he hit the bubble.

This was truly a disaster. To survive a great calamity only to face subsequent misfortune.

Lin Yun could only call out to Sister Qing Nu in his heart, and again, he received no response.

This is it, Lin Yun who had wandered the outside world for so long, was finally about to be thrown into the pot.

Lin Yun’s heart was in turmoil, and now he dared not open his eyes even more.

It was better not to make any movement while others were discussing eating him, to avoid making everyone uncomfortable.

At least, wait until they had all made a decision.

"Guyu, you speak lightly, but have you considered how difficult it is for us to find food and water now? If we don’t kill this man, we’ll have to provide for him, give him water and food, and be wary of any schemes he might be plotting.

With all this trouble, it might be simpler to just get it over with."

"You should know, Jingzhe, that those who don’t plan for the future are hardly capable of planning for the present. The sudden appearance of this man, especially near the abandoned Divine Altar, you can’t tell me it’s not a sign from a Divine Spirit long gone. Just investigating his origins is greatly beneficial to us. Do you really want to stay trapped in this place forever?

Rather than wait day by day for the inevitable destruction, we should take our chance to escape while we still can."

"Escape? You think you can escape?"

As the man and woman argued, Lin Yun finally heard another voice, slightly aged.

"Stop arguing, all of you. Let’s wait for this person to wake up and then decide what to do. Even if we’re going to eat him, we should at least find out something useful from him first."

Lin Yun: "..."

What kind of divine luck is this, stumbling into a bubble inhabited by savages?

Lin Yun continued to feign sleep, unwilling to let anyone know he was awake.

The words of the elder carried an air of authority, and neither Guyu nor Jingzhe argued any further, with Jingzhe’s voice betraying his joy, "I’ll listen to the tribe leader."

Lin Yun: "..." 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Guyu, sister, could you at least object?

Lin Yun didn’t hear any objection from Guyu, indicating that she too had accepted the decision.

"Let’s all disperse for now. Guyu, you stay and take care of him."

"Yes."

Lin Yun listened as the sounds of footsteps gradually faded away, feeling a bit more at ease. If he had to run, it would be easier with fewer people around.

"Stop pretending to sleep, get up!"

That pleasant female voice sounded, causing a jolt in Lin Yun’s heart, knowing he had been discovered.

But seeing as this woman didn’t want to eat him, Lin Yun knew there was no need to keep up appearances in front of her. At this moment, perhaps he could use his charm to bewilder the woman.

It’s not like he was only good at relying on women; it’s just that he had no other means of survival at the moment. All his treasures seemed to have stopped responding, and his head hurt too much to use his divine sense. Aside from his strength, Lin Yun now felt mostly incapacitated. What else could he do?

He could only make use of his own charisma.

Lin Yun opened his eyes abruptly, attempting to exhibit a sense of calm and composure.

But the moment she opened her eyes and saw Guyu, he was stunned.

This...

If she were merely beautiful, Lin Yun, who had seen plenty of pretty girls, wouldn’t have lost his composure like this. But how come she looked so much like Fang Yu?

Of course, there were differences; she wasn’t as tall as Fang Yu.

Lin Yun quickly discerned that this was not his master. Perhaps, as with him and the original Lin Yun, in this vast world, it was not so strange to encounter two people who looked extremely alike.

However, looking at this face, Lin Yun still felt something was peculiar.

Moreover, Guyu’s temperament was very similar to that of Fang Yu. Both possessed a righteous and unyielding demeanor.

The differences, though noticeable, were clear. Fang Yu liked to wear purple clothes, while this Guyu wore a white dress, which gave Lin Yun the impression of Fang Yu wearing Lin Yu’s clothes—strangely unsettling.

"Did you hear everything just now?"

Guyu spoke directly, seeming to ask but having already confirmed that Lin Yun had heard everything.

Facing her familiar face, Lin Yun found himself unable to lie to her.

Besides, lying at this moment was pointless.

The fact that Guyu hadn’t told the others indicated that she was different from the rest. While Lin Yun’s path to survival largely depended on himself, if he could get some help from Miss Guyu, perhaps his journey would be smoother.

"I heard it."

"Whether you heard or not, in any case, don’t think about running away. Although I don’t quite agree with some of their ideas, I can’t stop them either. However, as long as you are alive, I will try my best to take care of you."

As Guyu spoke, she casually sat down beside him and continued, "You probably have a lot of questions too. Ask me anything, and I will answer if I can—but in exchange, you need to answer some of my questions as well."

Lin Yun liked this straightforward manner and didn’t beat around the bush, saying directly, "Are you named after the twenty-four solar terms? How exactly are the positions determined?"

Guyu didn’t expect Lin Yun to ask such a question. She thought he would be more likely to ask where this place was or who they were, which would align with the thinking of a normal person.

Instead, Lin Yun skipped past those questions and inquired about names and ranking methods.

Though surprised, Guyu answered, "You’re right. We are named according to our divine positions, which are passed down through generations. Consequently, the names are also passed down. However, the ranking of the Twenty-Four Divine Emissaries isn’t in any particular order here; what matters most is obeying the commands of the clan leader.

"The clan leader is the former Priest. After losing the Divine Spirit, the priestly position became practically obsolete, so the title was simply changed to clan leader."

Guyu was forthcoming, and even went beyond Lin Yun’s question to share more information with him.

Lin Yun, already feeling a kinship due to her appearance, now had an even better impression of her.

After answering, Guyu wasted no time and asked directly, "Now it’s my turn. Who are you, and where do you come from?"

"My name is Lin Yun."

Lin Yun smiled slightly, giving Guyu a charming look as he introduced himself.

"I am..."

Just as Lin Yun was about to explain what he was doing there, the words on the tip of his tongue evaporated into confusion.

How did I get here?

It seems to be for Bai Jiaojiao; what happened to Bai Jiaojiao?

Lin Yun hurriedly clutched his head; the things he still remembered upon waking were now slipping away.

The more he tried to think, the more his head ached, and he even let out a pained groan. Guyu promptly acted, bringing clarity back to Lin Yun’s mind.

"Don’t force yourself if you can’t remember."

"Thank you."

Lin Yun massaged his temples, his expression turning inward.

More unsettling than being in peril was forgetting why he was in peril in the first place.

Is this what amnesia feels like? It’s distressing.

It was like a piece of his heart had been hollowed out, leaving an empty feeling.

Lin Yun didn’t dare to ponder any longer, not wanting to experience the headache a second time.

"No need to thank me. If you can’t remember anything, you won’t be of any use, and I can’t save you. Prepare yourself mentally, although you don’t need to be too scared. We will let you die without any pain," Guyu said.

Lin Yun: "..."

Sister, can we not be so blunt in speech?

"Actually, I do remember some things; it’s just that I can’t recall a few details for now."

Lin Yun knew where his path to survival lay.

The people here seemed aware they were trapped and that their living environment was quite harsh. They were looking for a way to solve their problem, and Lin Yun’s sudden appearance gave a glimmer of hope to some of them. Others seemed indifferent, perhaps having given up on finding a cure.

What Lin Yun had to do was simple: just convince those who harbored hope to protect him.

It wasn’t so much about them protecting him but their own hope, and Lin Yun needed to become that hope...