Chapter 4: Entering the City

Li Lin unconsciously moved his fingers

Li Lin sat at a table deep in the bar, close to a quiet corner, and said to Angela, who was curiously fiddling with a wooden wine cup.

Then, according to the master's words, there truly exist deities in this world

There are still many things we need to do

Li Lin gestured to stop the old man from speaking, and at his indication, the elder followed him into the room behind. This was not surprising, after all, as this was not an ordinary business transaction

Perhaps this is why, after a thousand years, there has still been little progress in this world

I hope you can understand the feelings of her parents and me, sir

In response to Angela's inquiry, Li Lin expressed his agreement. The existence of deities is precisely to protect their followers. Since they are being worshipped, it is only natural for them to show some sign of acknowledgment. This is akin to the battle they previously witnessed between the followers of the Goddess of Dawn and the Lich. What Angela has done would have already been sufficient to attract the attention of the deities in this world. However, she herself claims that there has been no response at all. This implies that either the gods of that world are of an exceedingly cruel nature, or that there are simply no gods in that world.

Everything is going smoothly

The elderly reflect

Li Lin gently patted Angela on the head

The streets were bustling with pedestrians, perhaps due to the nature of the border city. Individuals like Li Lin, dressed in eccentric attire, were not uncommon. However, despite this, Li Lin and Angela still attracted considerable attention. After all, as long as Angela remained silent, her purity and charm, comparable to that of an angel, were hard to overlook. Yet, the moment she spoke, anyone other than Li Lin would feel, within five seconds, that they were conversing with a terrifying ruler from the depths of hell. After all, as long as Angela remained silent, her purity and charm, comparable to that of an angel, were hard to overlook. Yet, the moment she spoke, anyone other than Li Lin would feel, within five seconds, that they were conversing with a terrifying ruler from the depths of hell.

The child is suffering from a terminal illness and has little time left to live; no one can save her life. Her parents have already paid an unbearable price for this, yet she remains unable to return to her former state. Everything has passed; now, her parents and I can only hope that when she falls into eternal slumber, she will find the peace she has never known.

Dear guest, first of all, please allow me to express my sympathy for the misfortune you have encountered

However, Li Lin's next sentence compelled the old man to lift his head

Why must one go to such lengths to see the divine

The child is unaware that the shadow of death has already enveloped her. We have always told her that she would get better. Now, we can only wait helplessly and observe. In the near future, this child will no longer open her beautiful, clear eyes under the morning sunlight. Before that, we can only hope that she can complete the final journey of her life with peace and hope, rather than with fear and sorrow towards death.

Li Lin gazed at Angela and raised a question he had never considered before. Vampires are said to fear light and crosses; although these rumors do not apply to Angela, Li Lin, as someone who had once lived in a world of magic and deities, naturally approached the issue from the perspective of "these things exist." Thus, the answer he derived was quite simple. It is akin to the relationship between the undead and holy light; Li Lin had never heard of any lich foolish enough to seek the God of Light, as that would clearly be a death wish. However, as someone who had once lived in a world of magic and deities, Li Lin naturally approached the issue from the perspective of "these things exist," leading to a straightforward conclusion. Just like the relationship between the undead and holy light, he had never heard of any lich being foolish enough to seek the God of Light, as that would clearly be a death wish.

The old man slowly opened the conversation box

How do you know

He must be a mercenary

However, from the perspective of Li Lin, a great magician, he quickly discerned the reason for this situation—during Li Lin's era, the construction of these walls and houses was entirely handled by magic. Regardless of how heavy the stones or how thick the trees were, they could be shaped and molded into the desired forms and types by magicians in a very short time. Houses built using the power of magic were naturally elegant and sturdy, as well as durable. Yet, the buildings before him bore no trace of magic whatsoever; on the contrary, it was evident that they had been artificially polished.

Perhaps the same reasons apply to that world as well

Excessive attention is not necessarily a good thing. Li Lin had long sensed the gazes watching him from the dark alleys, as well as Angela's eagerness beside him. As her master, Li Lin was well aware that Angela never showed mercy to those who came to her door. However, he did not wish to provoke too many troubles at this moment; after all, times had changed, and there were many things Li Lin still needed to adapt to.

The current situation appears to resemble a scenario where the heart or brain dominates entirely, as if the liver, spleen, and kidneys have all been removed.

Regardless of whether their nature is good or bad, they must play their role in order to maintain the normal functioning of this body

He gazed at the city before him, a hint of seriousness reflected in his expression

At this moment, Angela's face no longer bore the innocence and naivety she had in the store; instead, it was replaced by a somewhat smug cunningness.

I will do my utmost to meet your requirements

Let us go there and sit for a while

... ... ''

As Li Lin stepped into the city, he carefully observed the buildings within, while secretly furrowing his brow. Judging solely by their appearance and materials, the style and design of the entire architecture seemed hardly different from a thousand years ago. If one had to say, it appeared to have stripped away the essence of ancient architecture, leaving behind merely a form of construction that resembled unnecessary waste. While on Earth, Li Lin had always found it strange that the ancient Egyptians could construct such towering pyramids using only their hands and rudimentary wooden tools, without relying on the magical device known as a "crane." Why, in modern times, had humanity regressed to the point where they could only rely on such magical devices to erect a tall building? After witnessing the scene before him, Li Lin finally began to understand.

To use a very simple analogy, this world is a body, and the gods are the various organs of this body

The two of them have been wandering in the city for such a long time, yet they have only seen a temple of the God of Justice. For Li Lin, this is a very unusual sign

Faced with Angela's almost unwavering response, Li Lin was somewhat taken aback. He had only spent eighteen years in that world, and merely studying the seemingly exquisite magical knowledge had already exhausted his time and energy. Therefore, he truly had no time or leisure to inquire about matters concerning deities. However, based on Li Lin's experience, since the world known as Earth had various myths and legends, the existence of deities should not be surprising. Yet, looking at Angela's expression now, she seemed to think otherwise.

However, it seems that I shall not obtain this answer

I need a coffin

The elderly man seemed to find it quite rare to receive guests like Li Lin. When he saw a man and a woman walk into his shop, the somewhat visually impaired old man was momentarily taken aback, and then hurriedly greeted the two. Of course, he did not enthusiastically promote his goods or warmly welcome his customers like in other shops. Li Lin did not say much either; he merely glanced at Angela, who at that moment was putting on an innocent and carefree demeanor, seemingly unaware of where she had come, simply observing everything here with curious eyes.

Some things change with the passage of time, while others do not

If there truly exists a divine being, then should they not make their presence known when I am slaughtering these humans

It seems that the saying "each generation is inferior to the one before" is not without its rationale. Similarly, the notion that "the waves of the Yangtze River push the previous waves forward" should not be taken at face value either

Angela does not seem to be particularly concerned about the divine.

Li Lin gently raised a finger, silencing the elderly man's surprised words

Dear esteemed guest, you...

The elderly man was so shocked by the words described by Li Lin that he could hardly articulate any coherent speech

Faced with Li Lin's words, the old man's eyes had already become somewhat moist. He forced himself not to shed tears and quickly stood up, making a promise to Li Lin

Li Lin's expression was perfectly serious. He glanced intentionally yet inadvertently at the room outside, then focused intently on the elderly man before him. That piercing gaze nearly caused the old man to lose himself in those dark eyes. He had to lower his head to escape that terrifying scrutiny.

There is nothing on Earth that is even worse than something that is not even as good as dog feces

Dear esteemed guest, you ... ...

In response to Li Lin's inquiry, Angela frowned, but she quickly replied.

No matter what difficulties you encounter, Mr. Laolin will serve you with dedication. Now, please tell me what you need Mr. Laolin to do for you

I, in the past, in pursuit of the divine's footsteps, once slaughtered the people of an entire city

Clearly recounting deeds that have reached the pinnacle of evil, the girl before me, however, wears an expression filled with desolation and helplessness, as if she is the true victim.

Angela pouted slightly and sighed

For a magician, this is nothing

I merely wish to obtain an answer

What Angela did was an act of self-destruction like this

Li Lin's outstanding temperament and attire also attract considerable attention. Since realizing that in that world, he could not rely on dragon blood and elven spring water to take shortcuts in strengthening his body, Li Lin had no choice but to embark on the path of physical training. Although he did not aim to become a muscle man, after years of persistent training, Li Lin has developed a well-proportioned physique and a strong build. Moreover, Li Lin is quite tall, which makes him stand out even more in a crowd. Although he did not aim to become a muscle man, after years of persistent training, Li Lin has developed a well-proportioned physique and a strong build. Moreover, Li Lin is quite tall, which makes him stand out even more in a crowd.

A thousand years ago, even outside the Magic Empire, every city on the continent had several, even dozens of temples. People took what they needed and worshipped the deities they required. Of course, as a mage who did not need to worship any gods, Li Lin was not particularly interested in these religious beliefs. However, he was well aware that the delicate balance among the gods was extremely important. Even though a thousand years have passed, for the immortal deities, it is merely a splash in the river of time. And among them, even if they despise each other, they still adhere to certain rules in their actions.

Stepping out of the lifeless coffin shop, Li Lin could easily feel the sorrowful and pitying gaze of the old shopkeeper behind him

This is prepared for the young lady outside

However

The church has been turned into a graveyard, with blood and the remains of corpses smeared on the cross, depicting blasphemous words, spreading a plague that transforms the entire city into a mad hell. Yet, even though I have gone to such lengths, not to mention miracles, I do not even see the divine punishment that should befall me.

This is a secret

Only such individuals would exhibit such a resolute gaze

In a jewelry store, Li Lin exchanged those gems that had lost their magic but still appeared dazzling for gold coins, yet after that, he had more important matters to attend to

After a brief rest, Li Lin left the tavern, with only a few silver coins scavenged from the bodies of adventurers, which were insufficient for him to indulge in extravagance. Fortunately, before leaving, Li Lin had also brought some gemstones from Earth using his own abilities. Although the magical power within them had been completely drained due to the consumption during the dimensional crossing, this did not diminish their inherent value as precious items. Although this world had become very unfamiliar to Li Lin, the knowledge he gained from reading the memories of that unfortunate swordsman through magic provided him with a certain understanding of the common knowledge of life in the 'present' world.

Oh ... this ... this ...

Master, your eloquent words are enough to rival those of the devils in hell

Hello, esteemed guests

Oh... oh... this is, of course, esteemed guest

Then, how is your world? Since there are bloodsucking beings like you, there must surely be deities as well

Moreover, Li Lin also noticed some minor inconsistencies

I brought her here this time precisely to hope that with your craftsmanship, we could create a soft bed suitable for this child’s eternal slumber. No matter the howling winds, torrential rains, or the flashes of lightning and rumbling thunder, nothing shall disturb this child's everlasting sleep. " At this point, Li Lin paused, gazing intently at the elderly man before him, already moved by this sorrowful tale, and that was enough.