In the past, I'd only seen the beautiful landscapes from an airplane, looking down. Now, seeing them with my own eyes feels completely different.

Because from an airplane, you can only look down through a window, so the view isn't very clear. Sitting in a comfortable space, you can't really appreciate the beauty of nature, nor are you aware of its dangers and terrors.

At this moment, Li Xiangmei and Xiaoqing felt like they were riding a roller coaster, constantly fluctuating between shock and fear.

Their adrenaline levels hit an all-time high, higher than even watching a horror movie.

"Mr. Lin, can you fly a little slower? I'm scared!"

Li Xiangmei's heart was pounding non-stop, utterly terrified.

Their only lifeline at the moment was Lin Yifan's two hands, and if Lin Yifan let go, they'd be done for.

This feeling was entirely different from being on a plane, where you could walk around or even sit down to sleep. Here, they could do nothing but silently enjoy the scenery, all the while anxious and on edge.

"This is already the slowest speed."

Lin Yifan was speechless. To accommodate these two girls, he had already slowed down as much as possible. Usually, he'd already be going at top speed by now.

"Then can you slow down a bit more?" Li Xiangmei asked, truly fearful.

"Rather than going slower, you might as well go faster; that way, at least the time you spend being scared won't be as long," Lin Yifan replied.

Actually, Li Xiangmei felt like a sick person who needed a shot but was afraid of needles. They would often choose an IV drip instead because it seemed less painful.

But getting an IV and a shot both involve needles; one just doesn't hurt as much, while the other requires enduring the quick infusion of medicine into the body, which causes discomfort.

An IV drip takes a long time, whereas a shot takes only a few seconds.

The effects are the same, so instead of spending so much time enduring minor pain, it's better to endure a brief, intense pain and quickly "cure" the fear in your heart.

"Then let's go faster!"

Li Xiangmei accepted Lin Yifan's suggestion.

Fear stems from what you see; as long as you close your eyes, the fear won't be amplified. It's like watching a horror movie or riding a roller coaster; even with terrifying background music and dramatic twists, if you don't see the visuals, there's really nothing to be scared of.

Xiaoqing wasn't as terrified as Li Xiangmei; she even somewhat enjoyed it, so she had no objections.

With their permission, Lin Yifan immediately accelerated towards a nearby city to take a short break and discuss their next moves.

After crossing the forest and flying over several mountains, they quickly reached a small city.

This small city was a fourth-tier city, with not many people and an undeveloped economy. News of hunting him down shouldn't have spread here yet.

So Lin Yifan boldly entered the city, found a restaurant, and sat down to eat.

After traveling continuously for so long, they were tired and hungry, needing to replenish their energy properly.

The food arrived quickly, and while eating, Lin Yifan asked, "What's your plan going forward?"

The two women were silent for a long time, with no answer, eventually shaking their heads and responding, "We don't know!"

They had no close friends or family to turn to and had offended the Capital Noble Families. They felt they couldn't stay in the Capital City of Shenzhou Country any longer, really struggling without a solution.

Lin Yifan was also troubled because he couldn't think of any good ideas either.

"Mr. Lin, how about we stay by your side and become your personal maids?"

The sly Xiaoqing boldly suggested.

Lin Yifan was highly skilled in martial arts and had a substantial background, so only he could fully protect them.

"No, the dangers I'm facing are too great. I can barely protect myself; you shouldn't get involved," Lin Yifan disagreed with this proposal.

"Then what should we do? Will Mr. Lin just let us fend for ourselves?"

Xiaoqing felt she and Li Xiangmei were pitiful, like abandoned orphans.

"Don't worry; your predicament is partly indirectly caused by me, so I won't leave you to fend for yourselves," Lin Yifan reassured.

"Then does Mr. Lin have a plan?" Xiaoqing leaned in, full of curiosity.

"The only thing I can think of right now is to send you to live abroad. Are you okay with that?" Lin Yifan replied.

Li Xiangmei and Xiaoqing both looked troubled because they had grown up in Shenzhou Country, deeply attached to its food and culture. They really didn't know if they could adapt to life abroad suddenly.

Lin Yifan knew it was harsh, but he had no other choice since he wasn't the strongest anymore.

After hesitating for a long time, Xiaoqing suddenly thought of a question and asked, "Did you also send your family abroad?"

"My family, hehe."

Lin Yifan had a bitter smile, feeling helpless and angry whenever he mentioned his family, because the Medicine Saint had used them as a bargaining chip against him. On the surface, they seemed safe, but in reality, they were neither secure nor free.

"What's wrong? Did something happen?" Li Xiangmei and Xiaoqing asked worriedly, frowning.

They knew Lin Yifan's current situation, so seeing his expression made them feel uneasy.

"No, it's just that they've been 'protected,'" Lin Yifan answered.

"Isn't protection a good thing? They are safer!"

Xiaoqing was confused; they currently lacked protection the most and didn't understand why Lin Yifan was sighing.

"There are many interpretations of protection. Do you think I can be happy with malicious protection?" Lin Yifan asked rhetorically.

"Are you saying your family is being treated as hostages?"

Li Xiangmei immediately grasped the deeper meaning in Lin Yifan's words.

A second ago, Xiaoqing was still confused; a second later, she suddenly realized.

"I see, no wonder Mr. Lin had a bitter smile just now."

"Exactly. So, I'm really struggling to protect myself now, so you shouldn't get involved," Lin Yifan replied.

For some reason, Li Xiangmei and Xiaoqing, who were in a dire situation, suddenly felt some sympathy for Lin Yifan, who on the surface seemed peaceful. At least now, they were carefree, while Lin Yifan had to stay alert every moment.

However, they didn't understand: if Lin Yifan was being hunted by powerful people and his family was "being held," why hadn't he been more affected by his family? Could it be that the villains "protecting" his family weren't these powerful figures hunting him?

So they asked, "Mr. Lin, who's protecting your family?"

"My master," Lin Yifan answered with a bitter expression.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiangmei was moved to tears, feeling deeply the pain Lin Yifan was going through.

The most painful thing in the world is being opposed by those closest to you; in such a situation, you're left to fight all your battles alone.

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