The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 327 - 326 Pearl Island Plan

Snow Maiden saw that Bai Jiaojiao had actually "rescued" Lin Yun and hurried forward to meet him.

Although Dongfang Hongyue wanted to snatch Lin Yun back, Snow Maiden was already on guard. She summoned a sky full of flying snow to force Dongfang Hongyue back and quickly pulled Lin Yun back to her own camp.

Upon carefully examining Lin Yun’s condition, he appeared spirited and not at all mistreated, which finally put her mind at ease.

She had no idea what dangers Lin Yun had gone through the night before, nor how he had battled the Demon Lord afterward. At this moment, all she had in her eyes was deep concern.

"I was worried that something had happened to you after we left the secret realm yesterday."

"Don’t worry, Sister, I just went in and came out the same way, landing right in the Central Plains people’s ambush ring. Fortunately, I feigned weakness, and after being detained by them for one night, I managed to make a clean escape." 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Lin Yun briefly described his previous battle experience. In general, it was both joyful and painful, because he truly was in grave danger, with a sword hanging over his head.

"I’m just glad you are back safe and sound."

Snow Maiden looked at Bai Jiaojiao, her expression softening considerably.

This person does have some uses after all.

Bai Jiaojiao was arrogantly proud, hmmph, you have no idea how valiant I was last night; otherwise, the Lin Yun you would have seen today would have been but dust.

Having welcomed Lin Yun back, Snow Maiden then called several warriors over and said, "The Central Plains people are despicable and cunning. They agreed to a duel, yet they ambushed and captured Ah Yun, forcing us not to attack. Today, we must avenge yesterday’s humiliation!"

Snow Maiden was now filled with the will to fight, which made Lin Yun feel somewhat embarrassed.

He had been captured, after all.

Yuan Ji and Zhang Ling did not feel that Lin Yun had brought shame, and Wutulu and Bandarawa not only did not look down on Lin Yun, but actually held him in great awe.

After all, this was a man who had dared to fight the Imperial Fierce Tiger and not be defeated.

Though he had used the power of a Divine Artifact, it was clear that this Divine Child was not unworthy of his name.

"I think we need to be cautious about starting a battle. Although we currently have the advantage in strength, the situation has changed. By the way, where is Balder?"

Lin Yun looked around and noticed that someone was missing.

Yuan Ji said gravely, "Since the trial in the secret realm, Balder has disappeared without a trace, and we don’t know where he has gone."

Those who passed the trial of Book Mountain left through the Teleportation Array, returning the same way they came in.

Those who did not pass were randomly scattered to various locations after the secret realm collapsed. Zhang Ling almost ended up in the sea.

It was probably the same for Balder!

Everyone prayed wholeheartedly for Balder: "Let’s hope he’s safe."

However, this time he was truly gone.

Lin Yun expressed sorrow, saying, "I hope he can return safely."

"Don’t worry, he will definitely turn misfortune into luck."

As Balder’s best friend, Wutulu comforted Lin Yun.

Snow Maiden was puzzled as to why Lin Yun said it was not the right time for battle.

"If I use my full strength, there should be no one who can withstand my Divine Artifact, and besides, with you and me working together, even if we face several more opponents, we need not fear. So why do we still need to be so cautious?"

Snow Maiden was aware of Lin Yun’s strengths and her own weaknesses. Lin Yun wielded Qiaobian with lethal force, and with Divine Power, he could summon Great Mist to blind his opponents’ senses. His attacks were tremendously powerful, yet his Cultivation Level was not high, resulting in insufficient defense.

Snow Maiden excelled in defense and restraining enemy movements, but the offensive spells she cast were not very strong in comparison.

Together, they complemented each other perfectly, as if they were a matched set of jewels, completely compensating for each other’s shortcomings. This made her think of the image of the Snow Mountain God, a combination of turtle and snake, where the Mystic Turtle provided defense and the Mystic Snake attack. They supported each other, forming an invincible position.

This also corroborated that she and Lin Yun were a match made in heaven.

What Snow Maiden did not know was that the spear was originally hers; she was invincible on her own and did not need Lin Yun.

Faced with Snow Maiden’s doubts, Lin Yun reluctantly brought up the Grand Shaman.

"Actually, the Grand Shaman gave me a secret mission for this battle."

Upon this revelation, everyone in the tent showed expressions of surprise and uncertainty.

If it was a secret mission, why would Lin Yun reveal it at this time?

"The Grand Shaman said there is a secret treasure in Mountain and Sea Pass. He asked us to take down the Mountain and Sea Pass and obtain the treasure. If that’s not possible, we are to destroy the pass. However, I didn’t expect that the secret realm would appear yesterday, and unfortunately, I got captured by Dongfang Hongyue, missing the opportunity."

Snow Maiden hurriedly said, "Ah Yun, you don’t need to blame yourself, even if you hadn’t been captured, when we took Mountain and Sea Pass yesterday, it would have been difficult to monopolize the Secret Realm. Even if the people of the Central Plains were expelled from the city, they could still enter the Secret Realm. The fact that we were able to obtain treasures from it means we have fulfilled the trust placed in us by the Grand Shaman."

Speaking of this, Lin Yun felt even more remorseful and said, "Originally, we obtained the Classic of Mountains and Seas, as well as a precious pearl, but to my surprise, that pearl actually acknowledged Dongfang Hongyue as its master. That was something I wanted to give to you, big sister."

Snow Maiden didn’t care about the pearl, as Lin Yun’s intention was what mattered to her. Seeing Lin Yun feeling guilty, she took his hand gently and said, "It’s okay, treasures will naturally choose their destined owners. Maybe that pearl is fated to be with Dongfang Hongyue. However, Dongfang Hongyue actually dared to snatch it from you, I will help you take it back."

"You’re really good to me, big sister."

Lin Yun also took the opportunity to grasp Snow Maiden’s soft and cold small hand.

Her body was always cool, but holding it felt comfortable.

The other warriors, seeing how close Lin Yun and Snow Maiden were, felt envious to the point where it was as if the lemon juice in their eyes was trickling down into their stomachs.

With a demeanor revitalized by his sister’s consolation, Lin Yun said with seriousness, "Now that the Secret Realm has closed, forcibly taking Mountain and Sea Pass has lost much of its significance. The ability of the Central Plains people to hold this place shows that the Southern Demon Race’s offensive is no longer strong enough. Once they’ve dealt with the south, they will inevitably come to reclaim their lost territory, and at that time, we’ll have a hard time resisting, and Mountain and Sea Pass will have to be ceded back."

Lin Yun analyzed the situation with authority.

To persuade the Grassland to cease hostilities, mere speculation wouldn’t suffice. Lin Yun continued, "Not only that, I also heard news in Mountain and Sea Pass that a man claiming to be a descendant of the Sea-King has ambitions to take Mountain and Sea Pass. It is foreseeable that Mountain and Sea Pass will become a battleground for four powers. Holding it in our hands serves no purpose. We can neither use Mountain and Sea Pass as a breakthrough to penetrate deep into the Central Plains nor plunder enough resources from it. Thus, this war has lost its significance."

Snow Maiden and the others did not understand that war is an armed struggle conducted for economic and political purposes, not merely for the sake of a fight.

However, as they listened to Lin Yun’s persuasive talk, although they didn’t quite grasp it all, they felt that what he said made a lot of sense.

"So we just withdraw our troops?"

That was all Snow Maiden thought of.

Lin Yun shook his head, brimming with confidence, and said, "No, we do not withdraw. We must change our direction of combat."

Having said that, Lin Yun took out Qiaobian, turned it into a small knife, and began to draw a map on the ground.

"Look, this is Mountain and Sea Pass. Beyond it lies an impenetrable fortress city. Taking Mountain and Sea Pass does not give us a viable route for an attack. However, if we set out to sea and follow the current downstream, we can strike their heartland unexpectedly."

Everyone followed the route Lin Yun had planned and looked on, when Zhang Ling interjected, "If we’re successful, marching south like this could certainly build merit. I’ve heard that the richest area in the Central Plains is at the mouth of the Dragon River, known as Haizhou, which is also the only seaport in the Central Plains. Moreover, there’s an island out at sea called Pearl Island, where Central Plains people can safely acquire marine treasures. If we can take that, it would be worth more than conquering three provinces in the Central Plains."

Zhang Ling was well-informed about the Central Plains, prompting Lin Yun to take a second look at him.

In fact, Lin Yun also had his eyes on making a surprise attack on Pearl Island.

Waging war naturally involves plundering resources. The Central Plains people might wage war to divert conflicts, while the Grassland People are more straightforward, purely raiding for plunder.

The Grassland People have a significant need for food, whether for cultivators or ordinary people, all need to eat.

The climate of the Grassland is not suitable for growing crops, although its Spiritual Energy is no less abundant than that of the Central Plains, food is relatively scarce there.

Unable to afford grain, they can only eat meat. Their advantage is that they are endowed with Divine Power bestowed by the Snow Mountain God, and are not as reliant on resources for cultivation.

The population of the Central Plains is larger, and their demand for grain is not as urgent. Cultivators can go without food and drink, but they do require resources for cultivation. The materials used by Central Plains Cultivators for formations, talismans, and Artifact Refining are non-renewable resources.

Some materials needed by the Central Plains people are produced on the Grassland, and the two sides can trade, but compared to the richer natural produce and abundance of resources in the vast and diverse Central Plains, the Great Desert falls short, thus leading to war for plunder.

In the Central Plains, grain isn’t the most important thing; Spiritual Medicine is. The mainland’s resources are no longer sufficient to meet the needs of the Central Plains, hence they seek to unearth treasures at sea, like those found on Pearl Island.

Pearl Island is under the control of the Righteous Seven Great Sects, but the Demon Sect can also venture to sea. The two compete with each other, but overall, the Righteous Path is stronger, and the Demonic Path can at best snatch a portion of the spoils.

If Lin Yun could lead his troops to take Pearl Island, even if it was just to loot and leave, that would be excellent.

Firstly, it would establish his prestige on the Grassland, and secondly, the treasures he plundered would still be his own.

"The plan is good, but how can we sail to sea? Without large ships, and considering the perils of the ocean, these are issues we need to consider," said Yuan Ji, who wasn’t swayed by the grandiose plan outlined by Lin Yun, instead voicing his reservations. Lin Yun responded indifferently, "These might have been problems before, but we’ve obtained a treasure from the Secret Realm that can subdue Sea Beasts for our use. So, next, we just need to gather some Sea Beasts nearby, build some ships, and then we’re ready to embark on a maritime expedition!"

Seeing that the biggest hurdle had been overcome, Yuan Ji no longer opposed the idea, but he wasn’t excited either, responding calmly, "With this concern addressed, the strategy is indeed viable."

Snow Maiden saw no objections and realized it was a good approach, and couldn’t help but express her joy, "Ah Yun, you’re amazing."

"Next, I’ll need a lot of help from you, big sister," Lin Yun said as he pinched Snow Maiden’s fingers, causing her face to flush once more.

Seeing her shy expression, Lin Yun felt a surge of pride in his heart.

My Cultivation Level may be low for now, but I can conquer the world by capturing the hearts of women.

There’s a limit to being undercover, I want to be a Great Emperor!