The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 116: The Heavenly Dao is Impartial, the Human Dao is Selfish
Zhao Lingyu could tell at a glance that Hu Yuling must have some thoughts about Lin Yun.
It was well-known that Hu Yuling did not get along with Sect Master Fang Yu, and now it seems that Hu Yuling is trying to poach from within?
How amusing, this princess does enjoy watching you sects fight amongst yourselves.
While secretly delighted, Hu Yuling suddenly filled her teacup and said, "Speaking of which, Ninth Princess hasn’t seen Junior Brother Fufeng for quite some time, has she? After today, he will be heading to the south again; if you go now, you should still be able to catch him."
Zhao Lingyu: "..."
What a tactful way to show someone out!
Although furious, Zhao Lingyu could only maintain a polite smile and said, "Thank you for the reminder, Uncle. Then, your disciple will go find her master first."
It’s clear I arrived first, but due to the situation, being forced to leave one’s strategic target for others to pursue is truly too upsetting.
Lin Yun also sensed something amiss and hastily gave a customary bow, saying, "Then, your disciple..."
"You sit down for a moment. I see you’re brimming with Flame Power; it seems like you’ve learned some Fire Type Spells. Coincidentally, today is the day the Illusionary Fragrant Fire Lotus matures. I will give it to you as a welcome gift from your Uncle Hu."
What Hu Yuling referred to was the red lotus that had attracted Big Red.
Zhao Lingyu’s eyes turned the shape of lemons, so infuriating!
Why is it that when this princess sought mentorship, each Elder avoided her, yet now that Lin Yun has arrived, everyone is so eager to offer spirit flowers and exotic plants at the drop of a hat?
"Uh, thank you for your generosity, Senior, but the Fire Spells I practiced before were minor. During my time in Purple Cloud Cave, I was fortunate enough to comprehend a Thunder Law. Henceforth, I do not plan to cultivate Fire Type Spells anymore."
The Fire Spells within the Red Lotus Sutra didn’t seem too different from ordinary ones, but Lin Yun knew well that Divine Skills from the Red Lotus Sect were best used sparingly.
Besides, uninvited favors are suspicious, and gifts imply obligation. On their first meeting, Lin Yun dared not accept the gift.
Who knew, after hearing this, Hu Yuling casually said, "That’s alright. A man of many skills should never be weighed down. If you’re considering specializing in Thunder Law, it just so happens that I have some Purple Cloud Bamboo planted in the backyard. Later, you can go chop a piece to use as a Magic Artifact."
Zhao Lingyu: "..."
Jealousy can truly distort one’s appearance.
Is this how these great figures draw people to their side? Showering them with gifts until they’re overwhelmed?
To think I wanted to win Lin Yun over just with emotional ties and seduction. Now it seems, I’m just too poor.
Am I the clown here?
Zhao Lingyu didn’t dare stay any longer, lest she hear something even more provoking.
And Lin Yun became even more aware that Hu Yuling had an ulterior motive, with no attempt whatsoever to hide it.
How forthright.
Lin Yun promptly responded in kind, "Uncle Hu, your favor leaves your junior quite overwhelmed."
The implication was clear, if you don’t make your intentions plain, I dare not accept your gift.
Hu Yuling chuckled lightly, saying, "You needn’t feel overwhelmed. Indeed, I do have designs on you."
Grasping the implication, Lin Yun asked, "Uncle, what would you have me do?"
Although Hu Yuling hadn’t spelled it out, Lin Yun already had in mind what to report later.
I’ve become too much of a smart aleck.
"I don’t need you to do anything, I just want you."
"Ah?"
Lin Yun was immediately taken aback.
Indeed, the elder women of the Cultivation World tended to be so uninhibited and direct, like Feng Wu who outright invited him to sleep in her bed, and now, there was Hu Yuling.
Ah, is this the dilemma of being handsome? 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖
Although internally resistant, according to the law of universal gravitation, it’s hard to escape such a massive pull!
"Don’t misunderstand, what I mean is, when I and your master eventually differ in opinion, you will have to stand by my side."
Just that?
Lin Yun suddenly felt very disappointed.
"You think you can make me betray just by giving me two treasures?"
That was impossible. He quite liked the personality of his new master, Fang Yu, and had no intention of betraying her at the moment.
"I’m sorry, Uncle Hu, but I cannot comply with your request."
"I’m not asking you to betray your master. It’s also for her own good."
Give me a break!
Lin Yun would never do something harmful under the guise of acting for someone’s good, but hearing Hu Yuling speak this way, he became a bit curious and asked, "Uncle Hu, please elaborate."
This seemingly negotiable attitude should also lower Hu Yuling’s guard, and perhaps she would reveal her plan.
Lin Yun calculated so in his mind when he suddenly heard Hu Yuling ask, "What do you think of the Great Zhou nowadays?"
Lin Yun: "..."
That touched upon my area of ignorance.
Having not been in this world for long, Lin Yun didn’t inherit much memory from the original owner, just some fragmented memories — who sent him to be an undercover agent, and how he died.
The details of other aspects of life were rather vague in those fragmented memories.
Thus, Lin Yun didn’t know much about the Great Zhou.
He only knew it was an empire governed by the Seven Great Sects.
With such limited knowledge, how could he dare to judge?
Even if he did know more, he wasn’t at the point of sharing his innermost thoughts with Hu Yuling.
Lin Yun had no choice but to answer perfunctorily, "I think... it’s alright."
To this answer devoid of any substance, Hu Yuling remained expressionless as she asked another question, "Then, what do you think of the Cultivation World?"
"Uh, as someone of low strength, I dare not comment rashly, but I think... it’s fine!"
Hu Yuling: "..."
Aside from ’alright’ and ’fine,’ can you provide any other answers?
Lin Yun also complained in his heart, I’m asking you why you are trying to recruit me, and you’re talking about how I view the country, how I view the Cultivation World, are you going to ask me next what I think of the Heavenly Dao?
"One last question, what do you think of this world?"
Lin Yun: "..."
Am I a prophet now?
Lin Yun felt that there was something wrong with Hu Yuling’s mind, but as a disciple, it wouldn’t be respectful to be impolite to an elder, so he simply replied, "I’m just one of the countless beings, how could I presume to comment on the world?"
"Since you are one of the beings of this world, what’s stopping you from discussing it? Just as you are a disciple of the Shenxiao Sect, you naturally can have your own views about the Shenxiao Sect."
Lin Yun: "..."
The principle is right, but do you think I dare say a bad word?
"The disciple does not understand, how are these three questions related to my master?"
"It is because your master and I, on these three issues, have differing views. However, I can also see that you are not like her either. I believe that you and I, perhaps, are on the same path," Hu Yuling said, her words laced with implication.
Lin Yun was stunned on the spot.
Wow, she’s directly trying to poach me, isn’t she?
Seeing Lin Yun stunned, Hu Yuling stood up, gazed up into the sky at a forty-five-degree angle, and said, "It has always been rumored within the Shenxiao Sect that your master and I do not get along, but that’s not true. I admire her; she’s upright and righteous, compassionate to people, steadfast in her Dao, and she abhors evil. But while I admire her, I do not agree with her.
She believes that the Heavenly Dao is supremely just and that humanity should emulate the Heavenly Dao. I, on the other hand, think that the world is heartless and human Dao is inherently selfish. What about you?"
Lin Yun: "..."
I’m just a newbie, why are you engaging in such a profound discussion with me?
