The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 260 - 259 I Think There is an Insider Traitor
Watching the Snow Maiden being so intimate with Lin Yun, several warriors on the Grassland felt quite uneasy.
In their hearts, the Snow Maiden’s status was extraordinarily elevated, revered not only as the object of their faith but also for her powerful yet humble nature, her cool detachment paired with a gentle demeanor, embodying the dream lover of every warrior.
However, since the Snow Maiden did not marry, the warriors could only observe without taking any action—in their dreams, though, they certainly entertained the thought.
If they could really win the favor of the Snow Maiden, even if it meant risking everything and defecting from Snow Mountain, a portion of the warriors would probably be willing to do so.
Unfortunately, the Snow Maiden treated everyone the same without getting unusually close to anyone, and the warriors could only dream. Yet, their admiration for her did not diminish in the slightest.
In conclusion, the Snow Maiden was the collective goddess of them all.
And now, to see the Snow Maiden being so close to a pretty boy, this was something they couldn’t stand.
"Lady Snow Maiden, I believe we should discuss rewards and merits later. I still harbor some doubts concerning this chieftain."
Zhang Ling held a relatively high position within the Snow Mountain Divine Church, thus he wasn’t afraid of offending the Snow Maiden, and this was a good time to show his integrity.
The Snow Maiden felt somewhat displeased and asked, "What doubts do you have?"
"This chieftain, he looks like a man from the Central Plains, and he has a woman from the Central Plains and a snake demon by his side. He only made himself known at this critical moment. I find it hard not to question his true identity. If he is an insider traitor sent by the Central Plains into our midst, it would be greatly detrimental to us."
Zhang Ling’s suspicion was affirmed by Wutulu and Bandarawa, who fixed their intense gazes on Lin Yun. Huyan Jue, on the other hand, remained silent without taking a stance.
The Snow Maiden started to get angry. Her brother had just risked his life to bring back warriors from the Grassland who were in the hands of the Central Plains People, and before he could be rewarded, he faced suspicion about his identity from his own people—this was something she, as his sister, could not tolerate.
"Nonsense! I have verified Ah Yun’s divine power myself. Are you questioning whether I’m an insider traitor as well?"
"We wouldn’t dare..."
Zhang Ling and the others did not expect the Snow Maiden to defend Lin Yun so strongly and were at a loss for words.
"Sister, there’s no need for anger. I think their doubts make sense. In fact, I also suspect there’s an insider traitor."
"Ah Yun?"
The Snow Maiden looked at Lin Yun, puzzled. Clearly, with her protection, no one could label Lin Yun as an insider traitor. Wasn’t Lin Yun just making trouble for himself by saying this?
The warriors were also confused, and Lin Yun continued, "Several warriors prepared to focus their forces to capture Mountain and River Pass with a surprise attack. If Mountain and River Pass were unprepared, it might have changed hands today, but instead, you encountered a strong resistance. Obviously, they were well-prepared.
If they had not known about it in advance, how could they have placed such heavy forces at what was already a strong border defense?"
"That’s a good point!"
Wutulu instinctively affirmed Lin Yun’s words.
Now, with enemies on both sides, even if the Central Plains Sects were powerful and filled with experts, they would be stretched thin trying to deal with both the Great Desert and the Demon Tribe simultaneously; their allocation of strength needed to be even more careful.
A strong defense in one place would mean a weaker defense in another.
Clearly, a location like Mountain and River Pass should not have such a powerful defense.
Upon further thought, Lin Yun had not been there long, and those who knew about his planned attack on Mountain and River Pass obviously did not include him.
Well, the insider traitor is among us?
Wutulu looked towards Zhang Ling, feeling that he was the smartest and should have a good strategy, but Zhang Ling misunderstood this glance.
To talk of an insider traitor and then look at him, wasn’t this suspecting him of being the insider traitor?
"Are you trying to sow discord among us? Us warriors of the Grassland are as close as brothers, with pure faith in the Snow Mountain God. How could there be an insider traitor? It seems to me that you have malicious intentions. You cannot stay!"
Zhang Ling was about to make a move, but before he could act, the Snow Maiden sent an Ice Cone flying towards him, forcing Zhang Ling to defend himself.
"So you resort to violence when reason fails? Are you perhaps feeling guilty?"
The Snow Maiden had reason to be suspicious of Zhang Ling.
Originally, she wasn’t suspicious, but he had first troubled Lin Yun, and when Lin Yun suggested the possibility of an insider traitor, he tried to attack Lin Yun. Moreover, he knew about the surprise attack plan and even arrived to support at the critical moment. Then, instead of joining the attack with a power advantage, he chose to duel.
Had he won, it would have been one thing, but he chose to fight the strongest opponent and was thoroughly defeated. It looked flawless, but when linked together, it all became even more suspicious.
Zhang Ling, faced with the Snow Maiden’s suspicious gaze, felt even more anger and injustice in his heart.
"Your grace, Snow Maiden, I only wish to prevent you from being deceived by villains."
"Ah Yun is not a villain; he is a child of Snow Mountain, my brother, the future king of the Grassland, and that is also recognized by the shaman-priest. You have repeatedly disrespected him and even wanted to kill him. I have serious doubts about your loyalty."
Seeing the Snow Maiden speak this way, Bandarawa and Wutulu were also a bit stunned.
But thinking it over carefully, that’s true, isn’t it? Although they were also jealous of Lin Yun earning the Snow Maiden’s favor, he was the Divine Child certified by the Snow Maiden. Even if they didn’t accept it, they couldn’t really attack him, could they?
Could it be that Zhang Ling is indeed the insider traitor?
Once they accepted that premise, there really was no going back.
"Your grace, Snow Maiden, I am wronged..."
"Let the true and the false be discerned. Go make your case before the shaman-priest. Bandarawa, Wutulu, tie him up."
With that said, two red ropes appeared in the Snow Maiden’s hands.
These were the Dragon Binding Ropes, reputed to bind even dragons. Such treasures could only be possessed by the Snow Maiden.
Now to be used on one of their own, Zhang Ling felt full of indignation. He was a warrior of the Grassland, ready to die on the battlefield, but he could not endure such humiliation.
But at this time, neither Bandarawa nor Wutulu trusted him; they trusted the Snow Maiden more.
After all, they were just going to tie him up and take him back for investigation, not kill him. That wasn’t too bad, was it?
"Hold on!"
The speaker was still Lin Yun. When no one else spoke up for Zhang Ling, he stepped forward.
"I feel that the matter is not yet settled. It’s not clear who the insider traitor is, and this warrior may have simply been unable to accept the idea that a brother at his side could be a traitor, which is why he turned his anger towards me. If he really were the traitor, it’s unlikely he would have revealed himself so quickly. Please, reconsider!"
Upon hearing this, the Snow Maiden thought there might be some truth to it. If Zhang Ling hadn’t tried to attack Lin Yun, she really hadn’t wanted to subdue Zhang Ling directly.
Now, hearing Lin Yun plead for Zhang Ling, she couldn’t help but be moved by Lin Yun’s magnanimity.
This must be the bearing of a king, right? He was targeted yet he held no grudge against Zhang Ling, instead speaking on his behalf. How could such a person possibly be an insider traitor?
"Zhang Ling, do you have anything else to say?"
The Snow Maiden waved her hand, signaling for Bandarawa and Wutulu to stop what they were doing. Zhang Ling, with complex emotions, glanced at Lin Yun and said, "I swear by the Snow Mountain God, I have not betrayed Snow Mountain. And yet, I still suspect him. For the Grassland People, it is normal to seek revenge for grievances.
This man was targeted by me, yet he still speaks for me. He must have ulterior motives, I implore you to see clearly, Snow Maiden!" 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺
Snow Maiden: "..."
This man is beyond help; tie him up!
