"Wait a moment!"
The brother and sister shouted in unison.
Lin Xiao Tian was stunned. "Is something the matter?"
Yang Xin was about to ask Lin Xiao Tian for help, but Yang Lin interrupted her.
Normally, Yang Xin would have been displeased with Yang Lin's actions, even questioning him loudly. However, due to the wolf pack, her mind was completely shut down at the moment, and she was actually stopped by Yang Lin.
"Bro, where are you going?" Yang Lin looked at Lin Xiao Tian.
Lin Xiao Tian frowned, looking at Yang Lin warily, and then retorted, "Just a small matter, why are you asking?"
"You see, we have some fate. How about we go together? We can look out for each other along the way."
Yang Lin's intentions were simple. By saying this, he didn't want to owe Lin Xiao Tian any favors.
By proposing to go with Lin Xiao Tian, under the guise of mutual support, even if Lin Xiao Tian helped them, it would be a fair exchange, not an obligation.
Moreover, Lin Xiao Tian had previously offered to exchange the longevity grass with them. Not many people knew about this plant in this world. If they followed Lin Xiao Tian, they might have unexpected gains.
Yang Lin's thoughts were quite pleasant, but he was treating everyone like a three-year-old child.
Lin Xiao Tian refused his proposal without any hesitation.
"Sorry, I think it's best if we don't travel together. Everyone has their own affairs. See you again if fate allows!" Lin Xiao Tian made a cupped-fist gesture.
Then, without paying attention to Yang Lin's expression, he turned and left.
Who was Yang Lin?
He could immediately go back on his word.
Who knew what would happen if he walked with him?
The precious medicinal herbs he was about to collect were mostly not recorded in any ancient texts, and ordinary people, even those studying medicine, wouldn't recognize them.
But these two were different.
They even knew about the longevity grass, so it was possible they recognized other medicinal herbs. If they found out he had other herbs, no one could guarantee they wouldn't make trouble for him.
It was like they said, you're not afraid of a thief stealing, but you're afraid of them coveting it!
Seeing Lin Xiao Tian about to leave, Yang Lin became anxious.
This person was really hard to trick!
But now he had no other choice; besides this person in front of him, he had no one else to rely on.
"Wait!"
Yang Lin called out to Lin Xiao Tian again.
"Is there something else?"
Lin Xiao Tian's patience was wearing thin seeing how troublesome Yang Lin was.
"This..." Yang Lin stammered.
"It's getting late, I think we'll stop here for today? I have important matters to attend to, so I won't chat with you any longer." Lin Xiao Tian said and walked away.
"Wait, big brother, you can't leave!" Yang Lin rushed towards Lin Xiao Tian as he walked away. Fortunately, Lin Xiao Tian reacted quickly and dodged him.
"What exactly is the matter with you two?" Lin Xiao Tian's tone became much harsher this time.
Yang Lin stopped pretending and laid it all out:
"Big brother, to be honest, the two of us are lost in the forest." Yang Lin said with a pained expression. "Could you please trouble you to help us get out of this forest? Don't worry, whatever you want afterward, I, Yang Lin, promise to fulfill it unconditionally!"
Looking at Yang Lin's earnest expression, Lin Xiao Tian couldn't help but recall their previous transaction.
History had taught him that this person was untrustworthy!
However, Lin Xiao Tian was very surprised. They came from reclusive families and could ignore miasma in the forest. Now they were trapped and couldn't get out. It just didn't make sense!
Were reclusive families this foolish?
Their families' disciples came to places like Black Mountain without being taught how to navigate, wasn't that just asking for trouble?
Lin Xiao Tian didn't believe that these reclusive families would be so stupid.
"You can't get out? I assume you also come from a prominent family?" Lin Xiao Tian asked.
Upon hearing Lin Xiao Tian's question, Yang Lin's face flushed with shame.
"Actually, we came to Black Mountain privately. Otherwise, our families would never allow us to come to such a forbidden area."
Forbidden area?
Lin Xiao Tian was startled.
He didn't believe that a merely dangerous place would be called a forbidden area by reclusive families. If he wasn't mistaken, Black Mountain must hold many secrets.
Since he had already received the invitation from Sky Net, he could investigate it thoroughly on his way back.
"Alright! How about this? You two wait here. I'll finish my business, and then I'll come back to take you down the mountain."
"No, no, no... let's go together!"
"I need to go deeper into the mountains. It's too inconvenient to bring you two. Don't worry, I will definitely come back."
But Yang Lin was unwilling to stay.
The wolf pack just now had left him with a shadow.
What if Lin Xiao Tian left, and the wolves came back for revenge? How could the two of them handle it?
"Big brother, how about we go together! Don't worry, I've been trained, my physical condition can keep up completely, and I definitely won't hold you back!" Yang Lin said immediately.
"I won't hold you back either, I promise I will cooperate with you unconditionally!" Yang Xin added.
The siblings were rarely on the same side.
"I promise you, if you are willing to help me, you will be my brother, Yang Lin. If you get into trouble in the future, I guarantee I'll protect you!" Yang Lin patted his chest. "I swear on my family's name, if I lie to you, I won't be surnamed Yang!"
For these prominent families, their family's reputation was very important. Lin Xiao Tian had seen it in the data.
However, Lin Xiao Tian was still hesitant about Yang Lin's character.
"If you don't believe me, we can swear allegiance now... oh no, become sworn brothers!" Yang Lin said, pulling Yang Xin over, and was about to perform the ritual with Lin Xiao Tian.
Lin Xiao Tian quickly dodged.
"Let's forget about becoming sworn brothers. If you are willing, then follow me. However, I have a condition. We will be entering the depths of Black Mountain next. The situation inside is complex, and it will start raining soon. Therefore, you two must obey my commands absolutely, otherwise, you can find your own way down the mountain!"
The siblings nodded without hesitation, decisively.
Lin Xiao Tian didn't know if they were sincere, but leaving them here was indeed a bit dangerous, especially with the rain about to start. He himself didn't know what would happen in Black Mountain now.
In the forest, Lin Xiao Tian led the two hindrances deeper into the mountain. Although the siblings were resistant, they could only obediently follow Lin Xiao Tian.
"By the way, big brother, what's your name?" Yang Lin asked politely.
"My name is Lin Xiao Tian."
"Lin Xiao Tian? Are you from the Lin family?"
"No."
"Oh, oh..." Yang Lin pondered thoughtfully.