"But I guess that Ma Liang definitely won't be content, and will come back for revenge," Liu Yilin continued after a moment.
"Mm, with his arrogant personality, he certainly won't be content. It's also a good chance for me to see what kind of foundation these families truly have," Ning Beichen said.
"What about that Chen Mingyue? Do you think she'll come?" Liu Yilin suddenly asked.
"Why do you think of her?" Ning Beichen looked at Liu Yilin with surprise.
"I've known you for so long, don't I know what kind of person you are? The Chen family refused to see you this time, and you must be displeased. You won't let it go so easily. You're planning to use Ma Liang to lure Chen Mingyue here, aren't you?" Liu Yilin said, rolling her eyes at Ning Beichen.
"Half and half. I don't really put the Chen family in my eyes. I actually hope they can surprise me," Ning Beichen said with a smile.
"The reason I'm staying here and not leaving isn't to deal with Ma Liang or the Chen family, but to attract Ryan. When I left, I left him enough clues. If he's not incredibly stupid, I think he'll come to hunt us down."
"Beichen, are you trying to lead the disaster to the east, and have the Chen family help you deal with Ryan?" Liu Yilin's eyes lit up immediately.
"It's not exactly leading the disaster to the east. It's mainly to see the Chen family's capabilities," Ning Beichen paused and continued.
"Don't underestimate the Chen family. Although these ancient families are in a period of decline, who knows if they have any hidden trump cards?"
"On the surface, among the younger generation, only Chen Mingyue shows some promise. But who knows if they have some hidden old monsters." Liu Yilin said in shock after being stunned for a while by Ning Beichen's plan.
"Beichen, did you already plan this before you came?"
"You think too highly of me. When I came, I did want to ask the Chen family if they had any way to deal with the Heavenly Demon Disintegration technique. But the Chen family head refused to see me."
"I originally wanted to use my master's token to gain his trust, but that day in the Chen family's courtyard, I sensed a very faint aura. I guessed that there were hidden experts in the Chen family, perhaps even their ancestor."
"So, at that time, I thought of using the Chen family to deal with Ryan. I then quietly left traces of your and my aura in the Chen family's courtyard. As long as Ryan comes looking, he will definitely find the Chen family's courtyard," Ning Beichen explained.
"Can the Chen family really deal with Ryan?" Liu Yilin asked, surprised after Ning Beichen had done so much behind the scenes.
"Don't underestimate these ancient inherited families. As the saying goes, even a broken boat has three pounds of nails. Even if they can't defeat Ryan, they can at least hold him off."
"Of course, if they really can't deal with Ryan, then I'll have to step in. At that time, do you think they'll still refuse my request?" Ning Beichen said with a smile.
"You're too wicked." Liu Yilin giggled.
"I don't want to be like this, but who told them to be so arrogant. Now, it all depends on whether Ryan takes the bait," Ning Beichen said, feigning helplessness.
"Chen Mingyue is a great beauty. Aren't you afraid she'll be killed by Ryan?" Liu Yilin knew how pleased he was with himself by looking at his expression.
"That depends on her luck. Her beauty has nothing to do with me," Ning Beichen said indifferently.
"Aren't you afraid Ryan will find us first?" Liu Yilin said, amused. Ryan was a terrifying person, but after being by Ning Beichen's side, Liu Yilin found herself incredibly relaxed. In her eyes, it seemed there was nothing Ning Beichen couldn't solve.
"Do you know why I chose this place to live?" Ning Beichen asked her mysteriously.
"Why?" Liu Yilin was indeed a qualified foil and immediately asked.
"This place is by the water, and the moisture from the water can mask our presence. So Ryan won't be able to find us unless he sees us here with his own eyes," Ning Beichen said with full confidence.
"It's that simple?" Liu Yilin found it somewhat unbelievable.
"It's that simple. Let me give you a simple example. Some animals with a keen sense of smell, like hunting dogs, lose track of their prey once it enters the water or crosses a river..."
"It's the same principle for Ryan. However, this method might not be one hundred percent reliable, but it should be enough to confuse Ryan for a while," Ning Beichen explained.
"No wonder you wanted to go boating with me this morning." Liu Yilin finally realized. If Ning Beichen hadn't explained, she wouldn't have thought it was Ning Beichen's plan, and would have assumed he genuinely wanted to admire the scenery on the lake.
"Boating to mask our presence is one reason, and taking you to admire the lake view is also genuine."
"You haven't relaxed in a long time. Boating and admiring the lake view can bring peace of mind. If I'm not mistaken, the second level of your Star Guiding Art is complete, and you'll soon reach the third level," Ning Beichen said.
"Now that you mention it, I do remember. Today, on the boat, my Star Guiding Art activated on its own, and I felt my dantian swell. I thought it was just me," Liu Yilin said immediately.
"That's a sign of impending advancement. If I'm not mistaken, your Star Guiding Art should advance to the third level in the next day or two," Ning Beichen told Liu Yilin.
"That's wonderful!" Liu Yilin became excited. The first two levels of the Star Guiding Art had already brought about significant changes in her, and she wondered what transformations awaited her after reaching the third level.
"Yilin, your talent for cultivation is excellent, so good it's enviable. Do you know how long it takes others to cultivate the Star Guiding Art to the third level?" Ning Beichen asked her.
Liu Yilin shook her head. She didn't have a strong sense of it herself. If Ning Beichen hadn't mentioned it, she would have assumed her rate of advancement was the same as everyone else's.
"Ten years. It takes at least ten years of cultivation to advance the Star Guiding Art to the third level, and you've only done it in a little over a month," Ning Beichen said with envy.
"I... I'm really that fast?" Liu Yilin looked very surprised.
"Yes, your aptitude is even better than I imagined," Ning Beichen nodded.