The weather was so nice, with floating clouds covering the scorching sun.
Sunlight filtered through the clouds and cast a warm glow on the ground, losing its intense heat and merely enveloping people in warmth.
Lin stood in the waiting hall of Global Airport, his gaze fixed on the distance.
Following Lin's line of sight, one could see a massive supersonic passenger plane stationed at the airport, where Fatty stood at the boarding gate, waiting.
This morning, Fatty had shared his plans with Lin. Although Lin felt that Fatty's actions were somewhat crazy, he also agreed with him.
After all, that was the path chosen by Fatty; he had to walk his own road, and Lin couldn't help him forever.
Fatty began to board the plane, slowly making his way up the steps. His plump figure appeared somewhat desolate.
Fatty walked slowly until he reached the top of the stairs. He turned back towards Lin and waved his hand with a smile.
The smile seemed flawless, his white teeth gleaming in the sunlight, as if Fatty truly looked forward to this unknown journey.
But Lin could see that beneath Fatty's smile lay unspoken melancholy—parting, loneliness, and a hint of anxiety—all flooding through that smile.
In the end, Lin had to extend his hand. He waved it more vigorously until he raised his entire arm, swinging it like a pendulum.
Someone behind was urging Fatty on. Reluctantly, he withdrew his hand and turned back, complex emotions flickering in his eyes. "Bro, take care. Wait for me to come back."
"Take care, Fatty. You must come back."
Watching Fatty's retreating figure, Lin murmured softly as he slowly lowered his arm, feeling an overwhelming sense of reluctance.
...
The supersonic passenger plane roared into the sky, taking away Fatty and also carrying away the source of joy from Lin's early life. His gaze was deep as he watched the plane disappear into the distance.
Until the passenger plane broke through the clouds and disappeared into the distance, Lin retracted his gaze.
"Boyfriend, don't be sad. Black will come back..."
"Yeah, let's go."
Responding lightly, Lin turned and walked toward the exit.
After taking a couple of steps, Lin suddenly felt a tight grip on his hand. He turned his head and saw Dream Source holding onto him tightly, their smooth hands clasped together as if nothing could separate them.
"Boyfriend, I will always be with you!"
Looking at Dream Source's sincere smile, Lin smiled back. He ruffled Dream Source's hair, nodded gently, and then pulled Dream Source along as they strode out of the airport.
...
Fatty Chen had been gone for a week. Lin Ye had moved past the initial discomfort; without Fatty, his life had to continue.
Lin's life had become flat. He streamed live in the mornings and sometimes cooked big meals in the evenings while streaming for a bit. The audience remained as enthusiastic as ever.
During his free time, Lin studied the book "Destruction Star Refinement Technique" with Dream Source. He chose not to learn it in a recorded manner because that would cause the Manual to disappear, which was counterproductive.
It was better for him to study it together with Dream Source, as they could interpret the Manual quite accurately.
Notably, Dream Source's cultivation talent was extraordinary; within just a week, she had become Lin's "teacher." Wherever Lin struggled, she could explain it clearly.
Sometimes Lin Ye would check in on Fatty during his live streams, but Fatty's streaming had been quite unstable lately—sometimes on, sometimes off, with unpredictable streaming times.
Occasionally, he could be seen, either walking on the desolate land of Black Fei or nestled in a dilapidated village, as Fatty was searching for his hometown.
Having left for too long, Fatty could no longer remember where his hometown was.
Although the live streaming was somewhat unstable, Fatty's popularity was steadily rising. His adventures in Black Fei perfectly matched people's curiosity, and many began to follow him.
In fact, Lin had also helped Fatty quite a bit. He and Lü Liang had been promoting Fatty during their live streams, and he added several emergency supplies to Fatty's shop list.
For now, Fatty's situation had stabilized, so Lin no longer needed to worry about him. He could focus on studying the Manual.
Through his research over this period, Lin was ready to begin practicing the Destruction Star Refinement Technique and planned to prioritize this matter.
To practice the Destruction Star Refinement Technique, one needed to find places where planetary energy was active, which were difficult to discover in the city.
The book mentioned that the most active places for planetary energy were in the magma layer. If he could step into the magma layer, Lin would be able to start his training.
However, Lin's physique was far from as robust as that of the Demon Clan; he couldn't access the magma layer. He could only settle for seeking other surface-level active points.
Although surface active points were not as effective, they were still sufficient for Lin at this stage.
Today, Lin once again activated the newly learned Destruction Star Refinement Technique.
He sat cross-legged on the ground, his hands pressed against the surface as a violent aura surged around him. As he began to circulate his energy, the contract on his forehead flickered with blue light.
Dream Source lounged on the sofa, watching Lin practice. She held a bag of chips in her hand, munching away and making crunching sounds as if she were watching a performance.
This scene was nothing new for Dream Source; Lin Yi had attempted this countless times over the past week, and she had grown accustomed to it.
The raging aura surged several times, but ultimately had no effect and dissipated after a moment.
Lin slowly opened his eyes, his expression slightly disappointed. "It's still not working. My perception is too weak to extract planetary energy from the ordinary surface."
"Boyfriend, then why don't we just go directly to those places you found? It's impossible to cultivate at home," Dream Source suggested casually while munching on potato chips.
Shaking his head, Lin remained silent. He opened the Virtual Screen and brought up a map detailing the Huang Asia region, marking three red dots on it.
The first was in the ocean, an island where the seawater was hot, frequently experiencing tsunamis and with underwater volcanoes that were exceptionally active.
The second was in the mountains, known for its active volcano that erupted regularly and had not stopped for thousands of years.
The third location was in the cold north, amidst snow and ice, where there was a Hot Spring Lake. Beneath the lake lay a volcano that was not as dangerous and erupted rarely.
These three places undoubtedly shared a common feature: active volcanic lava, which meant that the planetary energy in such areas was several times, even dozens of times more abundant than in ordinary locations.
These were the three places Lin had chosen as the most suitable for his cultivation. He needed to select one before the start of the school season to elevate his Destruction Star Refinement Technique without having to search for such hard-to-find locations for cultivation.
"It seems I also need to learn from Fatty and pack my bag for a journey..."
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