The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 340 - 229: A Day Trip to the Sea

The attack on the Lord of Guanghan Palace quickly spread throughout Great Zhou within a single day, with the perpetrator being pointed directly at Hu Yuling, a traitor of the Shenxiao Sect.

Because of this, the Shenxiao Sect found itself in the eye of the storm, simply because this sect had a history of insider traitors emerging from its ranks, like Liu Ji, who was now one of the three giants in the Demon Sect, and now another insider traitor, Hu Yuling, who was part of the even more brutal and mysterious Demon Race.

What, is the Shenxiao Sect a haven for filth and corruption?

The Shenxiao Sect was subjected to scolding and had no grounds to argue, only to endure in silence. Fang Yu had gone into seclusion in the Purple Cloud Cave, and the current affairs were managed by Lin Yu and a few Elders.

Lin Yu wasn’t responsible for the specific tasks, only to hold up the Shenxiao Sect’s facade during Fang Yu’s seclusion.

Guanghan Palace and Shenxiao Sect, both in times of turmoil, a heartbroken Flower Fairy was reluctantly supported by numerous Elders to temporarily assume the position of Palace Master and, at the same time, issued a vast reward for dredging operations along the Gan River and Dragon River.

Alive, we need to see the person; dead, we need to find the body.

Meanwhile, a group was developing the ruins discovered in the Gan River. It was quite a coincidence that the ruins appeared just after Jiang Chenyu fell into the water; it seemed that Daoist Chenyu was simply unfortunate...

However, the formation at the entrance of the ruins was too complex, and many who came to exploit the ruins were barred from entry by the formation.

Zhang Biyu looked at the ruins, always feeling there were treasures hidden inside. In that case, why not call for Dongfang Hongyue...

By the time Dongfang Hongyue received the message, it was already the fifth day since the emergence of the ruins.

"Another ruin, and every time I’ve got nothing. I’m not going this time!"

Dongfang Hongyue casually burned the message sent by Zhang Biyu, thinking that right now, it was better to just stay with Lin Yun. For treasure hunting, since it was fruitless anyway, it was not worth the effort.

She could still inform Lin Yun about the news though, letting him give it a try.

Lin Yun, currently unaware of the turbulent changes in the Central Plains, was enjoying peaceful days on the Grassland.

However, he was now preparing to stir up some trouble.

"The ship will be ready in a few days, but before that, I’ve decided to scout out the information first and find the safest route."

Pearl Island had a massive abundance of cultivation resources, mostly exploited from the sea. Lin Yun did have the Classic of Mountains and Seas and could organize the exploitation himself, but...

Why exploit it yourself when it’s faster to take it from others!

Lin Yun only planned to raid once, more for its strategic significance than for actual gain. No one had ever plundered Pearl Island before, and he wanted to give them a lesson and make other Sects less confident about Pearl Island’s safety. This way, when he established a similar place, people would come.

It was impractical to let the Grassland People alone develop the ocean’s resources; their efficiency was too low. He had to bring in people from the Central Plains.

Engaging the Central Plains and Grassland People in deeper economic exchanges and further integrating their cultures would make the pressures of unifying the land a bit lighter when the time came.

The plan was set like this; how to implement it precisely would be decided later.

In short, Lin Yun planned to take Snow Maiden on a business trip.

But Yuan Ji was the first to object.

"It’s too risky for the Divine Child and Snow Maiden to delve deep into the Central Plains to gather intelligence; subordinates can do that,"

"Your appearances are too conspicuous for intelligence gathering. I’ve lived near Dragon River all my life, visited the Central Plains villages as a child, and understand the Central Plains situation better. Let my sister and I go. Moreover, the two of us are not invincible, but at least we can make a safe retreat. You can rest assured."

Snow Maiden had already heard from Lin Yun about his desire to take her to the Central Plains for fun, and she naturally wouldn’t stand in opposition. With Snow Maiden’s support, they were adamant about going, leaving the others with no choice.

Bai Jiaojiao also wanted to join them, but Lin Yun said, "Your sister is in a critical period of her cultivation right now; you should stay here to take care of her. Besides, we need someone to stay behind and liaise with the Central Plains. Jiao Jiao, I promise, when I come back, I will definitely break through the twelfth layer."

"Hmph, I knew you just wanted to have fun alone with Snow Maiden!"

Bai Jiaojiao saw through Lin Yun’s intentions at a glance but...

As a White Dragon aspiring to be a doting consort, she knew well that a measure of willfulness could win her some benefits, but too much would only be annoying.

So, after snuggling with Lin Yun for a while, she let him go.

As soon as Lin Yun left, Bai Jiaojiao received a message from Dongfang Hongyue.

Another ruin had appeared in the Central Plains, but what was the use of this news now?

As payback, Bai Jiaojiao told Dongfang Hongyue about Lin Yun taking Snow Maiden on a scouting mission and sent her a small crystal as a gift.

Seeing Bai Jiaojiao sleeping in Lin Yun’s embrace, Dongfang Hongyue’s face darkened.

She had no objections to the surprise attack on Pearl Island but...

A world of two with Snow Maiden?

Would this ungrateful disciple not devour Snow Maiden whole?

"This makes me so angry; I’m going to intercept him right now!"

It must be said that Dongfang Hongyue knew Lin Yun best; just like placing meat before a wolf - could the wolf resist not eating it?

On the ship, Lin Yun and Snow Maiden both donned clothes typical of Central Plains People; Lin Yun wore a scholarly white robe, looking suave and handsome, while Snow Maiden dressed in a blue gown, graceful and refined.

"Sister, you look so beautiful."

Lin Yun was generous with his praise, and Snow Maiden, delighted by his words, sweetly responded, "Ah Yun, you look very nice too."

"Do you like this style of dress on me, Sister?"

"No matter how you dress, I like it."

Lin Yun: "..."

It seemed he had been counter-attacked this time.

Struck by the sweet nothings uttered by the naive Snow Maiden, Lin Yun felt his heart melting, and he couldn’t help wanting to confess to her right away that he was actually an undercover agent...

But fortunately, Lin Yun’s willpower was strong, and he merely wrapped his arms around the Snow Maiden’s waist and said, inching closer, "Would you still like it if I were to do something bad to you?"

The Snow Maiden’s face turned red, but she naturally closed her eyes.

She knew the "something bad" Lin Yun wanted to do, and in truth, she wanted it too.

Before kissing Lin Yun, she hadn’t known that kissing someone could bring such joy.

"Elder sister, there are actually even happier things, do you want to try?"

Lin Yun pinched the Snow Maiden’s cute earlobe, his voice tinged with a seductive air.

The Snow Maiden felt dizzy, her cheeks burning hot, instinctively sensing some danger.

She leaned on Lin Yun’s shoulder, and her eyes gradually became shrewd.

"Wow, what a big fish."

The Snow Maiden saw a dolphin leap from the water, the first time she had ever seen one. She was so excited that she even forgot all about the even happier thing Lin Yun spoke of.

Lin Yun: "..."

I’m so handsome, I gave up billions in business to spend time with you, and you’re smitten with a fish?

Well, to be fair, that big white dolphin was quite good-looking.

"Ah Yun, should we go for a swim in the water?"

The Snow Maiden suddenly had a whim to go into the sea. Seeing her bubbling with excitement, Lin Yun didn’t want to dampen her spirits and replied, "Okay, but I’ll have to follow you."

Lin Yun possessed the Classic of Mountains and Seas while the Snow Maiden did not. In the sea, encountering sea monsters could be dangerous. Speaking of which, they had been sailing with the wind for quite some time without seeing a single sea monster. When Ming Xin’s coffin was dropped into the sea, it was swallowed by a sea monster not long after.

Could it be that this section of the ocean was relatively safe?

The answer was that Yuan Zidan had been here with three deep-sea behemoths, scaring away most of the sea monsters. Those that hadn’t escaped in time were eaten by Yuan Zidan’s sea monsters.

As a result, Lin Yun and the Snow Maiden saw many beautiful scenes on their sea foray.

Both of their cultivation levels were extremely high. Lin Yun could even stay underwater without needing to breathe, sinking to the sea bottom and catching a large clam from which he took a pearl the size of a fist that emitted a faint white light at night.

That was about all it was good for, nothing particularly rare.

The sea was filled with treasures; such a pearl could sell for a fortune. Even cultivators liked pretty things, not everything had to be practical.

Lin Yun, holding the pearl, intended to give it to the Flower Fairy, but a fist-sized pearl didn’t seem to lend itself to becoming any elegant shape.

The Snow Maiden was probably tired from playing in the sea and fell asleep in the cabin as night fell.

Watching her sleeping face, Lin Yun suddenly wanted to do something.

He took out his Qiaobian tool, which transformed into the shape of a carving knife. Sitting at the bow of the boat, he began carving the pearl.

Lin Yun had never learned carving, but he could envision a dragon in his mind. His spiritual power was already very strong; even without training, he could manage brute carving.

In less than half an hour, Lin Yun had carved out a small boat with two people nestled together at the prow. He went down to the sea again to get some blue algae to dye the girl’s hair and add some details to their clothes, which completed the carving part.

But that alone wasn’t enough to satisfy Lin Yun.

"You can use the principle of projection to illuminate from the bottom, projecting such a scene."

Thinking this, Lin Yun hollowed out the bottom, engraved a formation, and injected spiritual power to make the entire pearl light up.

The artifact refining methods he heard at the Shenxiao Sect turned out to be somewhat useful after all. He was truly applying knowledge!

Although this crafted item was just a toy, the Snow Maiden had so many treasures, she surely wouldn’t care about practicality; it’s the thought that counts.

At the time when the boat sails through the waves, and the person...

Hey, I shouldn’t say any more.

Let’s just consider this trip as a honeymoon!

Lin Yun started carving the fine details on the faces of the two people, planning to completely finish it and then he found some transparent jelly-like substance at the sea bottom - he didn’t know what material it was, but Lin Yun did a DIY on the spot and crafted a pearl crystal ball. Trying to connect with the formation using spiritual power, the pearl lit up, and the boat and people Lin Yun carved were projected onto the cabin ceiling.

"I truly am a genius!"

Lin Yun proudly admired his masterpiece and then stowed it away.

This little object had to be given out at the most romantic moment, with the right atmosphere added. At that time, wouldn’t the naive Snow Maiden be completely won over by him?

Hehehe...

Lin Yun looked at the sleeping Snow Maiden, his smile gradually turning wicked. She, in her dreams, not knowing what she dreamed of, unconsciously clutched her clothes tighter...

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