Oh no! My grandmother made me shoulder the responsibility for eight households!

Chapter 510 I will take action when necessary.

The airship continued flying north at maximum speed.

We passed through several towns along the way.

Some have been reduced to ruins, broken walls and rubble, with flames still burning and thick black smoke billowing out.

Some were still resisting, the light of the city's protective array flickering like a candle about to go out.

Some had already fled, leaving the streets deserted; only trash and fallen leaves rolled by in the wind.

Lin Chen did not let them make a move again.

Practice once is enough; practicing more is a waste of time and energy.

Upon encountering extraterrestrial creatures, Lin Chen's mind stirred slightly, and they all collapsed to the ground, their outward appearances unharmed, but their minds completely turned to mush.

……

A day later, the airship arrived at Tianyuan City, where the great battle had already ended.

There are several damaged and charred sections on the city wall, but people are already repairing them.

There were far fewer people on the streets, but order was still maintained.

There are more city guards patrolling than before, with one every few steps on the street.

Everyone had a tense expression, their hands on the hilts of their knives.

The flying boat landed at the entrance of the Immortal's Lair, and Lin Chen pushed the door open and went inside.

The lobby was empty; there were no guests.

Only a few girls were cleaning, wiping tables, mopping floors, and arranging vases.

Upon seeing Lin Chen, she froze for a moment, then screamed.

"Young Master Lin is back! Young Master Lin is back!"

The sound traveled from the lobby to the backyard, and from the backyard to the upstairs, making the whole building lively.

Mei Jiu Niang came down from upstairs, her purple dress fluttering, a round fan in her hand, and a smile on her face.

She stopped in front of Lin Chen, looked him up and down, and then pinched his cheek.

"You've lost weight."

Lin Chen slapped her hand away. "You haven't lost weight."

Mei Jiu Niang suddenly stopped smiling, looked at Lin Chen seriously, and said:

"Are you going back to the Eastern Region?"

"Okay!" Lin Chen nodded. "We've been out for quite a while now, it's time to go back."

Mei Jiu Niang opened her mouth as if to speak, but said nothing.

At this moment, Yao Yao rushed out from the backyard and buried herself in Lin Chen's arms.

"My husband, you're finally back..." Her voice was muffled, tinged with tears.

Do you know how worried I am about you?

"The sky has fallen, and those monsters are killing people everywhere."

"I thought I'd never see you again..."

Lin Chen patted the back of her head. "It's alright, I've come to pick you up so we can go home together."

Yao Yao looked up at Lin Chen with teary eyes, "You're not allowed to leave me again."

"Okay!" Lin Chen chuckled and nodded. "From now on, I'll tie you to my belt every day."

Yao Yao stopped crying and started laughing, then punched Lin Chen in the chest.

……

That night, Lin Chen stayed at the Immortal's Laying Room.

A curfew is in effect in Tianyuan City; people are not allowed to go out at night.

The streets were deserted; not even a stray dog ​​could be seen.

Only the patrolling city guards could be heard making a "tap-tap-tap" sound, approaching from afar and then receding again.

Yao Yao stayed in Lin Chen's room and refused to leave.

Shishi and Shishi stood at the door, neither of them leaving.

Mei Jiu Niang leaned against a pillar in the corridor, watching this scene with a smile.

Yao Yao pouted as she looked at Lin Chen, her voice tinged with a hint of grievance, "I miss you, I miss you every night."

Lin Chen smiled helplessly, "I'll make it up to you properly later."

Yao Yao was extremely satisfied and clung to Lin Chen's arm, refusing to let go.

Shishi and Shishi exchanged a glance and silently walked in.

One sat on the edge of the bed, and the other stood on the table.

Quietly, like two flowers blooming in a corner.

Mei Jiu Niang also came in and closed the door.

"You can sleep here tonight!"

…………

The next morning, Lin Chen was invited to the City Lord's Mansion.

Zhang Yiyuan was waiting for him in the main hall.

She was wearing a moon-white robe, her hair was neatly combed, but she looked much more tired than when we last met.

He watched Lin Chen walk in, stood up, and bowed respectfully, saying, "Young Master Lin."

Lin Chen nodded, and the two sat down.

Zhang Yiyuan poured two cups of tea and pushed one towards Lin Chen.

"Young Master is aware of the situation in Zhongzhou."

Lin Chen nodded, picked up his teacup, and took a sip.

Zhang Yiyuan remained silent for a moment before speaking, "Young Master Lin, I have a favor to ask."

Lin Chen didn't speak, waiting for him to continue.

Zhang Yiyuan looked into Lin Chen's eyes, his gaze filled with pleading, expectation, and a hint of caution.

"I would like to ask you, young master, to lend a helping hand to the people when necessary."

Lin Chen paused for a moment, then said slowly:

"Lord Zhang, I have a wife and children at home."

"They are waiting for me to come back."

Zhang Yiyuan opened his mouth, but no words came out.

Lin Chen continued, "I will take care of the extraterrestrial passage, but not now, and not here."

Zhang Yiyuan nodded. "I understand."

His voice was a little hoarse.

Lin Chen stood up. "City Lord Zhang, is there anything else?"

Zhang Yiyuan also stood up, sighed, and said:

"The external channel is expected to be fully operational in less than a month."

"At that time, a True Monarch-level expert will come."

"The major powers in Zhongzhou have already made contact and will join forces to fight the enemy."

"But we can only hold off one or two True Monarch-level experts at most."

Lin Chen nodded. "I understand."

Zhang Yiyuan bowed deeply, bending very low.

Lin Chen waved his hand, turned around and left.

We left the city lord's mansion.

Lin Chen stood at the door and took a deep breath.

The sky over Tianyuan City was still that dark red.

The crack is still there, like a half-closed eye.

The pedestrians on the street hurried along, heads down, silent.

The entire city was shrouded in a depressing atmosphere.

Like the calm before a storm.

He returned to the Immortal's Laying Posture.

Call everyone together.

Eighty-one girls stood in the courtyard, dressed in blue dresses, arranged in a neat square formation.

Mei Jiu Niang stood on the steps, Yao Yao stood beside her, and Shi Shi and Shi Shi stood behind her.

Lan Fenghuang, Lingbo, Chimeng, and Dugu Qiubai stood on the other side.

Lin Chen stood on the steps.

I scanned the area.

"Return to the Eastern Region."