The Geared Immortal

Chapter 996

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After fixing everything inside the underground chamber, Shin Jiao decided to seal it so that no one would be able to neither come out of the chamber nor come inside accidentally. After doing that, he flew in the direction of the Dwarven Mountain and visited Baldrix, the elemental dragon pet of Agus.

As he enters the dungeon formation he was greeted with the sight of the tall dragon who has already detected his presence.

"Who are you? And why do you intrude my lair!" shouted the dragon upon seeing a young man.

However, it showed a slight apprehension as he noticed that the human seems a bit familiar. The aura in his body made the dragon think that he had seen this man before.

"It is I, Shin Jiao…" Shin Jiao said while waving his hands.

The dragon frowns and did not lower its guard.

"Sigh… I guess you cannot recognize me with my real face. You asked me before to save the body of your master, Agus…" Shin Jiao said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Baldrix's eyes immediately remembered.

"Human… you have returned!" Baldrix said with a hint of realization in his eyes.

"Umm… I have taken the body of your master from her grave. But her soul still lingers in this world." Shin Jiao said with a smile.

He dare not take out the body of Agus from his dimension, if so, then the energy inside would surely dissipate.

"Ah… May I see her?" the excited tone of the dragon was immediately evident after hearing that its master is already here.

"Hmm… Yes, but you have to let me take you inside my dimension. If you resist, then I won't be able to show you…" Shin Jiao said after thinking for a while.

The dragon also muses as he did not know whether he would be able to really see his master or not. But then after looking at the eyes of the young man in front of him, he decided to trust him.

Since the human's aura is familiar and from his words, it knew that the mission it gave the human was about its master. So it did not think twice and quickly nodded its head.

"Then I shall let you take me," Baldrix said with a proud expression as he slowly lifted his head.

Shin Jiao extended his hand and absorbed Baldrix inside his dimension.

He also looks around the cave and takes the minerals which he deemed useful.

He would not be returning to this place for a while, so he needs to get the most out of it.

After taking care of everything, Shin Jiao did not yet return to Main Arjing City. He decided to enter the center of the Soul Trapping Dimension. He needs to set free the soul of Agus after Isabel Nightingale dies in this place.

Once Agus is revived, then he would be able to feel her inside his dimension. That way, everything would be set in order.

After doing the things he needed to do, Shin Jiao then return to the Outer World and into Main Arjing City.

At this time, waiting near the entrance of the underground chamber is the figure of Yemei Yin. She still has that reluctant gaze on her beautiful face.

Shin Jiao's heart feels a bit perplexed as he grabs her hand.

"You will not regret anything, right?" Shin Jiao said with a stern look on his face.

If I let you follow me outside, you will need to die and your soul will return to your original body. That way, you can stay in the immortal land and at least have a chance to survive.

When Yemei Yin heard this, she did not hesitate and quickly nodded her head in agreement. She did not want anything but to be beside Shin Jiao and follow him wherever he would go.

Heaving a deep sigh, Shin Jiao nodded his head and walks inside the underground chamber. When his figure disappears, the Phoenix tower underground chamber entrance suddenly turned into a small hill.

He did not know why, but it seems that the determination of the woman touches his heart. If she really wanted to be his follower, why would he deny her of her request?

When they exited the portal, the only ones left inside the cave are a few of the people wearing the Ji village uniform.

"Master Jiao… Welcome back!" they all greeted.

When they discovered that this man is the real master and head of Ji Village they were all feeling a bit sheepish. How could they not recognize the man they decided to follow?

Yemei Yin who is holding Shin Jiao's hand felt a bit stuffed upon exiting. She felt her body heavy and her consciousness a bit blurry.

Shin Jiao on the side, did not hesitate to take out a soul-binding token and quickly binds her soul in the token.

The mages in the towers when going to the immortal land uses a particular spell and cloak to protect themselves from the powerful aura of the immortal land. That's why they can walk freely in the immortal land. However, that would not last as they would soon fall and still die.

And because of them, that the people in the Long clan have the idea of the Land of Death. When those people dies, they would resurrect in their own clans or villages. Hence, they would still have the memory of when they were in the Xinglo Kingdom not when they lived in the immortal land before.

And this is the same thing that is happening with Yemei Yin. She is slowly losing her consciousness at this time, and Shin Jiao just hugged her in his arms while trying to calm her down.

"Ack… Master Shin… I… I…"

"Shh… Calm down… Dead is the needed process for you to regain your immortal body. Relax… I will be seeing you in three days after this, okay… Just close your eyes and let go." Shin Jiao said trying to calm the woman in his arms.

He carefully hugs Yemei Yin and her expression slowly lightened. Although she is feeling his life ebbing away, she felt calm and relax.

30 minutes later… Yemei Yin lays lifeless in his arms. Shin Jiao lays her lifeless body on the ground and witnesses it slowly turning into dust.

Those who are watching this showed a slightly baffled expression on their faces.

"Master Jiao… Who… who is she?" one brave fellow asked.

Shin Jiao turned to look at the guy and smiled.

"She is a loyal friend and a subordinate." Shin Jiao replied and then turn to walk outside the cave.

He carefully looks at his surroundings and then a strange feeling of relief washes over him.

"I am really back…" He thought as a slight smile crept on his face.

Suddenly, a young man ran to chase after him.

"Master Jiao… There… there is a call from the main... Village..." The young man said as he handed Shin Jiao a phone that looks like a modern touch screen smartphone.

Feeling a bit nostalgic and weird, Shin Jiao accepted the phone and answered.

"Hello?"

'Shin!... Hey, Shin Jiao! Is this really you?' the exited voice of Luna Halil could be heard from the other line.

"Yes… Haha… How are you guys doing?" Shin Jiao also feeling a bit excited replied.

'Pfft… As if we have not seen each other for a while. Well, it was a bit long when we have not seen you in the virtual world. Anyway, since you are back you have to quickly return to the village. We have a surprise for you…' Luna said with an excited tone.

'You could not believe…' Luna wanted to tell him more when Shin Jiao suddenly cuts her off.

"Wait! Can you just wait until I am able to return to the village?"

'No! That would take a few days… Do you know how far you are right now?'

"Umn…"

'More than 10 thousand kilometers… you're almost at the border of the Long clan territory!' she said grumpily.

Shin Jiao already know this, as he traveled to the Long clan aiming to set up a relay station in this place. But what he did not expect was that the exit of the Xinglo Kingdom would take him to this place.

He just shook his head and then promises Luna to meet her in the virtual world after he arrives in Gomanli Town.

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Meanwhile, the people from the Long have begun to mobilize their forces to secure the cave. The Land of Death is something that could be of use to the clan. Many have already realized the implication of the place to the immortal land.

Shin Jiao did not linger in that place for long and soon left while being escorted by a few gold armored immortals.

When he arrives in Goamli town, the first one he saw waiting at the town's gate is the tall figure of Nariz Gumal.

Shin Jiao was a bit taken aback as she is not covering her face anymore and seem to have a change in temperament.

"You sure like to take your time, huh?…" she said with a smile.