Chapter 2:The Mysterious Sanctuary
Lin Shen and Yin Yue sprinted through the night,with the wind howling in their ears.Yin Yue moved at an incredible speed,and Lin Shen clung tightly to its fur,feeling as if he were a leaf drifting in a gale.
After what seemed like an eternity,Yin Yue came to a halt in front of an abandoned factory.Its body trembled slightly,clearly exhausted from the intense run.Lin Shen slid off its back,his legs weak and almost collapsing beneath him.
"Are we...are we safe now?"Lin Shen panted.
Yin Yue did not respond.Instead,it scanned the surroundings warily,its ears constantly twitching.Suddenly,its gaze fixed on a rusted door of the factory,and it let out a low growl.
Following its line of sight,Lin Shen saw the door slowly creak open,and a figure emerged from within.The man was tall,wearing a tattered trench coat and a black mask that concealed his face except for a pair of piercing eyes.
"You've finally arrived,"the man's voice was deep and hoarse."Follow me.It's safe here for now."
Lin Shen and Yin Yue exchanged glances,hesitating for a moment before deciding to follow.Inside the factory,it was dimly lit and filled with an air of antiquity.The man led them to a basement,where some old equipment and living supplies were stored.
"Let me introduce myself.My name is Ye Ying,"the man removed his mask,revealing a resolute face."I've been keeping an eye on you.The fact that you've made a contract with Yin Yue has already drawn the attention of the divine race."
"Who are you?Why are you helping us?"Lin Shen asked cautiously.
Ye Ying smiled."I have some grievances with the divine race.They've been hunting people with special abilities,capturing them for experiments.I don't want to see that happen,so I'm here to help you."
A sense of trust welled up in Lin Shen's heart."You're also being hunted by the divine race?"
Ye Ying nodded."That's right.But after fighting them for so many years,I've learned some of their weaknesses.Now,we need to quickly enhance your abilities and prepare for the next attack from the divine race."
Lin Shen looked at Ye Ying,feeling an inexplicable trust.He turned to Yin Yue,which nodded in agreement.
"Alright,we'll follow your lead,"Lin Shen said.
From that day on,Lin Shen and Yin Yue began their arduous training.Ye Ying taught Lin Shen some techniques for controlling the power of the contract,as well as how to utilize the abilities of the star beast.Yin Yue assisted Lin Shen on the side,constantly honing his willpower through mental communication.
During the training,Lin Shen gradually realized that the power of the contract was not just about giving him extraordinary speed and strength.It also allowed him to sense the energy fluctuations around him.With this ability,he could detect the presence of enemies in advance and respond accordingly.
Yin Yue's strength was also growing.Its fur became tougher,and its limbs were filled with power.The runes on its forehead glowed more brightly,as if containing endless energy.
As days passed,both Lin Shen and Yin Yue made significant leaps in their abilities.However,they knew that the divine race's pursuit would never cease,and a greater crisis was quietly approaching...