The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 152: Night Talk in the Desolate Mountain (15th Update)
After seeking Zhao Lingyu’s consent, Lin Yun turned to Hu Yuling.
They had caused trouble at the Sword Sect this time, and on their journey to the East Sea, they still needed Hu Yuling’s escort. Moreover, when Hu Yuling had left before, Fang Yu had repeatedly instructed her to bring Lin Yun back safely.
Now that Lin Yun and the others were heading to the East Sea, Hu Yuling could not return alone.
Being looked at with Lin Yun’s expectant little eyes, Hu Yuling felt uncomfortable as well.
She knew he was a sly fox, but seeing him like this, she couldn’t help but think of a puppy that had just been born, which made one want to caress it.
The old fox was indeed as fearsome as ever!
Hu Yuling’s guard was at its highest, but she remained calm and composed on the surface.
"If you want to go, then go. I will send a message to the Sect Master," she said.
"Thank you, Martial Aunt."
After thanking Hu Yuling, Lin Yun went to comfort Lin Yu.
Observing from the shadows, Hu Yuling grew increasingly convinced of Lin Yun’s capabilities.
In just one day’s time, he had won over Lin Yu’s favor. Objectively speaking, if she had not already known Lin Yun’s true nature, she would certainly have admired the young man.
Even a villain appreciates the shining points in others.
Having won over Lin Yu, when Lin Yun returned to Purple Cloud Mountain and spoke of today’s events, it would surely change the way Fang Yu saw him, and he would be valued even more.
And with Lin Yu by his side, it was also like having an extra promoter.
Plus, with the events at the Sword Sect today spreading...
This old fox, what a clever move he had played!
Hu Yuling felt she had learned something.
From now on, when acting, she too had to exhibit her sense of justice and kindness.
Big Red flew tirelessly towards the east. As the sun slowly set and night fell, with the moon rising in the east, Big Red also grew tired, so they found a mountaintop and allowed Big Red to land.
Along the way, when passing through towns, they had also bought a coffin, encoffined Ming Xin’s body, and then continued flying east.
Such a huge Spirit Beast like the Purple Crested Vermilion Bird was not suitable for human towns. Though mortals were aware of the existence of Cultivators, the sight of such a large creature, capable of swallowing someone whole, would inevitably cause panic. Therefore, any dangerous Spirit Beasts were not permitted to enter human towns.
In the towns of mortals, there wasn’t much for Spirit Beasts to eat.
Unlike humans, Spirit Beasts consumed vast amounts of Spiritual Energy daily, and mere breathing in and out wouldn’t suffice for their daily needs, so Spirit Beasts required a lot of meat or some Spirit Grass.
"You all rest here; I’ll go find something to eat."
Having found a relatively flat spot on the mountain, as the only man present, Lin Yun naturally took on the task of searching for food.
"I’ll go with you!"
Zhao Lingyu didn’t miss out on this opportunity to spend time alone with Lin Yun, which was also a chance to show off her hardworking spirit.
I, Zhao Lingyu, may be a Princess, but I’m incredibly industrious!
This was something she had to demonstrate effectively.
However...
"Princess Your Highness should rest here. My cultivation level is low, and I’m afraid I won’t be able to divide my focus to take care of you," he said.
Zhao Lingyu: "..."
When you needed my help, you called me Martial Sister. Now that you don’t want me to join, you call me Princess Your Highness...
"I’ll accompany him," Wang Wanqiu suddenly said, causing Zhao Lingyu’s entire mood to sour.
I’ll remember this grudge. You, an utterly unremarkable person, dare to compete with me over a man?
Although she acted tough in her heart, the little princess now was someone everyone could bully, a pitiful creature. Thus, she could only say pitifully, "Then, I’ll wait here for you guys to come back!"
Lin Yun nodded and then dived into the small grove with Wang Wanqiu.
With Lin Yun’s current cultivation level, bullying some small animals was all too easy. His speed was fast, his sword strikes were swift, and with his Divine Sense covering a wide range, he soon captured a wild boar, a deer, and two hares.
"This should be about enough," Lin Yun thought as he returned with the game. Wang Wanqiu helped him carry the wild boar and suddenly spoke, "You’ve grown much stronger in just a few days."
Lin Yun wanted to scratch his head to show a bit of his shy and awkward side, but his hands were full with the game, making it inconvenient.
"It’s not bad," he said.
The two walked back for a while before Wang Wanqiu suddenly stopped and said, "Thank you."
"Thank me for what?" Lin Yun asked.
"Thank you for the treasure you gave me."
Wang Wanqiu’s feelings were complicated. It was because of the bead, with the power of a single strike from Fang Yu, that she had found the courage to confront Baili Liuyun and even harbored thoughts of killing him.
It was also because her intent to kill was detected by Ming Xin that he guessed she must have a treasure, leading him to trick her into handing it over.
It couldn’t really be called a trick, though, since Ming Xin revealed that he had been enduring for many years and had finally found evidence and leads to take action. He asked Wang Wanqiu to let him use the treasure.
In the end, Wang Wanqiu was too naive and never suspected Ming Xin would deceive her. They had agreed to act together, but just before they were to proceed, Ming Xin placed a Stilling Spell on her head. Her Divine Soul was confined, and she couldn’t muster the blood energy to break through the sealed acupoints.
It was then that Ming Xin told her this matter was enough for one person to handle.
The Stilling Spell was time-limited, and Ming Xin had planned accordingly. He would take action before Wang Wanqiu could regain her ability to move, ensuring he wouldn’t move too quickly to allow Wang Wanqiu a chance to escape. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖
Her task was to find Lin Yu and take her away upon hearing the sound of thunder, to avoid the Baili Family’s reprisal.
Although Ming Xin’s plan didn’t anticipate the Baili Family having the spare energy to go after Lin Yu and Wang Wanqiu, leaving the Sword Sect was their best choice.
If she didn’t have the bead, Ming Xin might not have thought of this method.
But Wang Wanqiu also knew that without the bead, he certainly could find an alternative; it was just a matter of time.
Seeing Ming Xin’s content expression after his death, Wang Wanqiu knew he died without regrets.
Therefore, she should thank Lin Yun.
To this, Lin Yun felt quite hurt.
"I actually wanted to take it back, who knew you would really use it like this..."
That was the ultimate protective magical treasure!
To protect oneself means to eliminate the enemy, so one is no longer in danger.
Since it was used, Lin Yun could only pretend to be magnanimous and said nonchalantly, "Don’t mention it, it was something I wanted to do as well."
Wang Wanqiu nodded and didn’t say any more words of gratitude.
She knew that verbal thanks were but empty words. True gratitude needed to be expressed through actions.
However, she owed Lin Yun so much that she almost couldn’t repay her debt.
If she couldn’t repay it, it hardly mattered if she owed a little more.
"Master must be very sad. Can you, comfort her a bit?" Wang Wanqiu said.
Wang Wanqiu had never seen Lin Yu so upset before; perhaps it was because she had reverted to a mortal, making it harder to maintain her state of mind.
Like her, although also deeply hurt and in pain, she had cried but gradually moved past it, and even her Dao heart had become more stable.
She realized the impermanence of life, that fate governs life and death, and in living life, one should right wrongs with relish.
Indulging in sorrow was not advisable, and this was not what Ming Xin would have wished to see. She ought to carry forward Ming Xin’s expectations and forge ahead relentlessly.
She had come to understand this herself, but wasn’t good at comforting others, which was why she thought of asking Lin Yun.
"If you call her ’Mother’, she might feel a little happier..." Wang Wanqiu suggested.
