Chapter 1353: Chapter 680: There’s Something Wrong with This Cauldron!

Lin Beichen knows this is a sign that the dream is about to vanish. He closes his eyes, immerses himself for a moment, and then when he opens his eyes again, he has already exited the dream.

The dream was incredibly real, and Lin Beichen hasn’t fully recovered from it yet.

Perhaps the dream still needs some time to completely dissipate.

Scenes from the dream keep emerging in his mind, the more he thinks about it, the more excited he becomes.

After resting well, he starts packing his luggage without a second thought.

"This Copper Cauldron is extremely similar to the one at Celestial Cloud Temple, there must be some connection," he muses, "I must go to Cloud Heaven Cloud Temple to understand it."

With these thoughts, Lin Beichen starts packing immediately, preparing to head to Celestial Cloud Temple. He wants to find out what the antecedents of Cloud Heaven Cloud Temple are, and why there is such a Copper Cauldron.

A strong feeling arises in his heart, no one can stop him, he must visit Celestial Cloud Temple once.

"Celestial Cloud Temple is truly too bizarre, perhaps it is the place where the truth to all oddities lies. If the temple really harbors secrets, that would be ideal."

He packs the necessary toiletries and some private items, eagerly wanting to head out. He’s already impatient to go to Celestial Cloud Temple to unravel these mysteries.

As he packs, he carefully ponders over what might be peculiar about Celestial Cloud Temple.

Previously, it was due to being too exhausted from traveling that he inadvertently entered Celestial Cloud Temple, paying no attention to anything noteworthy there.

He only remembers that there was such a Copper Cauldron at the small square of Celestial Cloud Temple, only because it was too conspicuous did he remember it. Now, thinking back carefully, he can’t recall any other special places.

Lin Beichen has been staying indoors to cultivate, having not gone out for a while, which is why he had such a dream.

Meanwhile, Lan Zihua, who has always accompanied him, would deliver meals timely every day during his cultivation, fearing he might strain his body in pursuit of enlightenment.

Today, like usual, Lan Zihua brings in the meal, only to find Lin Beichen no longer meditating. He’s sitting there with a worried expression, seemingly contemplating something, and he’s also packing.

Lan Zihua feels somewhat puzzled and puts down the meal.

She walks to Lin Beichen’s side, discovering that he hasn’t seemed to notice yet.

Seeing Lin Beichen’s appearance, Lan Zihua assumes he is genuinely troubled by something, and she asks, "Lin Beichen, has anything happened? Why that expression?"

Lin Beichen is so engrossed in his thoughts that he hasn’t noticed Lan Zihua has entered, remaining absorbed in his own mind. Not until Lan Zihua stands before him does he realize suddenly and looks up at her.

Lan Zihua has put quite some effort into caring for him these days too. Seeing her weary look, Lin Beichen feels a slight pang of guilt. If he informs Lan Zihua of this matter, she would surely want to come along, but Cloud Heaven Cloud Temple is fraught with danger, indeed unsuitable for her.

Considering this, Lin Beichen makes up his mind. He decides not to tell Lan Zihua about this, to avoid adding complications. The most important thing is that he doesn’t want Lan Zihua to worry, so he plans to keep it from her. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

"Nothing much, just ending the meditation session, feeling a bit unsettled," he explains, "Besides, I suddenly remembered there’s an old friend nearby I want to catch up with, hence packing."

Lin Beichen, not wanting Lan Zihua to worry about him, fabricates a tale of visiting a long-unseen friend to cover his real destination—Cloud Heaven Cloud Temple.

When he gives this excuse, his expression remains calm, his heartbeat doesn’t quicken, seeming genuinely just a casual visit to an ordinary friend, so natural and relaxed.

Lan Zihua, hearing this, harbors no suspicion whatsoever, fully believing Lin Beichen’s words, asking nothing further.

To her, Lin Beichen’s expression and tone are perfectly normal, without any flaw.

"I thought something had happened, being so eager to leave," Lan Zihua says, with a hint of relief in her tone.

"Since you’re going to see an old friend, don’t hesitate, go quickly. It seems you’ve packed almost everything," she continues, full of trust and support in her eyes.

"Perhaps that side is rather urgent," Lin Beichen replies casually, secretly relieved his lie hasn’t been uncovered.

Lan Zihua starts helping with the packing, while reminding Lin Beichen to stay safe, not questioning where this so-called old friend actually resides. To her, Lin Beichen’s words are truth, never doubted.

"I’ll return soon, you take care while home alone," Lin Beichen says, shouldering his bag, ready to depart.

"Alright, I understand, go and return quickly," Lan Zihua stands at the door, seeing Lin Beichen off, full of reluctance and anticipation in her eyes.

After bidding farewell to Lan Zihua, Lin Beichen sets off towards Cloud Heaven Cloud Temple. His pace is neither too slow nor too fast, yet he’s calculating in his heart how he might find the temple swiftly.

Exiting the house, he begins to carefully recall how he accidentally discovered Cloud Heaven Cloud Temple during his last travel.

It was a chance journey, strolling through the mountains, unwittingly arriving at that secluded temple.

"I recall finding it by chance last time, let’s try my luck again," he murmurs to himself, deciding to retrace his previous path.