The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 348 - 337 Undercover Self-improvement

As a professional actor, what Lin Yun was best at was grasping the psychology of others.

Psychology and behavior must match the character’s background to avoid blowing one’s cover when undercover.

Even if one did something that didn’t fit the character, as long as the thought process was there, the character wouldn’t be considered compromised.

So, what was the mindset of Comrade Xiaohai, who was fished out of the sea, when she uttered that sentence?

She was confident.

She believed in her own strength, convinced she couldn’t repay now but certainly would in the future.

But as someone with amnesia, where did that confidence come from?

Clearly, she lied, or maybe, she hadn’t lost her memory.

She didn’t have amnesia yet told him she did, which meant she couldn’t reveal her identity. There wasn’t enough time to react and concoct a flawless identity, so amnesia served as a disguise.

Why her identity couldn’t be revealed had two possibilities: one was that her identity was unspeakable, akin to the likes of Hu Yuling. But if she were like Hu Yuling, she’d also have an everyday identity for disguise.

The second possibility was she couldn’t reveal it to him.

Following this clue, it meant that the woman knew him.

"Young Master?"

Seeing Lin Yun suddenly stop and look contemplative, Jiang Chenyu felt a bad premonition and couldn’t help but speculate, was there something amiss?

Jiang Chenyu did not realize her own flaws; after all, it was her first time without any experience.

Receiving help from another without saying thank you felt uneasy, and how could Jiang Chenyu owe anyone a favor?

"Do you know me?"

Lin Yun’s train of thought was briefly interrupted by Jiang Chenyu, but quickly reconnected as he regarded her with a scrutinizing gaze.

"Why would the young master suddenly ask that?"

Jiang Chenyu began playing dumb, and Lin Yun glanced at the Snow Maiden, who tacitly spoke, "She’s afraid."

Jiang Chenyu: "..."

With the Snow Maiden’s affirmation, Lin Yun revealed a smile.

"If I’m not wrong, you haven’t lost your memory, and we’ve met before. But since I didn’t recognize you, it shows you didn’t reveal your face then, or perhaps, you were hiding in a corner. However, for a woman as beautiful as you with such an extraordinary demeanor, you’d be noticeable even in a corner.

Seeing that you’ve lost your cultivation level but still carry an air of nobility, it’s evident you’ve held high positions. Suddenly fallen to the mortal realm, you still retain that demeanor. Yesterday, I heard that the Lord of Guanghan Palace was attacked, and despite the hefty reward offered, no clues have emerged."

Jiang Chenyu: "..."

While Jiang Chenyu was pleased to hear Lin Yun call her beautiful, she was speechless at the revelation of her identity due to her alluring beauty and aura.

"Just because of that, you suspect me? How can you be so sure I’m the Lord of Guanghan Palace?"

Jiang Chenyu was a bit unwilling to accept it.

"No, there are of course others as beautiful and noble as you."

Jiang Chenyu: "..."

Such words were unpleasant to hear.

"It was because you said that you would reward me generously in the future that I grew suspicious and inadvertently deduced the truth."

Jiang Chenyu: "..."

Is that even possible?

Is the mortal realm so perilous?

"She’s the Lord of Guanghan Palace?"

The Snow Maiden only now realized the truth and was extremely shocked.

Lin Yun, worried that Jiang Chenyu might expose his identity in front of the Snow Maiden, quickly gave Jiang Chenyu reassurance.

"I heard it was the Shenxiao Sect traitor Hu Yuling who injured you. It’s unfortunate you fell into our hands. However, you can rest assured, we don’t mistreat prisoners. As long as the Central Plains People offer a sufficient ransom, I can release you."

Hearing Lin Yun’s words, Jiang Chenyu suddenly understood; indeed, if Flower Fairy plotted against her, she would certainly blame someone else.

And Lin Yun would surely never guess that it was Flower Fairy who attacked her; he wouldn’t be thinking of helping Flower Fairy silence her but rather would be inclined to aid her.

However, since this was the case and Lin Yun was still acting under his undercover identity, why would he reveal her?

Jiang Chenyu thought for a while and suddenly realized this was her opportunity.

Lin Yun could use the demand for a ransom to safely send her back, without arousing the Snow Maiden’s suspicion, and could even make a merit of it and secure a foothold in the grasslands.

The Snow Maiden might possess some kind of mind-reading divine skill; indeed, it must be unsettling to be undercover around such a person.

This situation also greatly benefited her. As long as Lin Yun requested a ransom from the Central Plains, her friends would get the news. If they arrived faster than the Flower Fairy, she’d have help.

And if Flower Fairy arrived first, and Lin Yun suddenly wanted to silence someone, it would raise the Snow Maiden’s suspicions.

Perfect!

When Lin Yun revealed her identity, Jiang Chenyu thought she was doomed, but upon further thought, she realized it was actually good for her.

"You guessed right, I am Jiang Chenyu."

Hearing Jiang Chenyu admit this, Lin Yun knew that he had hoodwinked her; she certainly wouldn’t disclose his status as a Shenxiao Sect disciple.

"So, Ah Yun, are we still heading to the Gan River?"

"Yes, of course we are going."

Lin Yun was aware of the Snow Maiden’s concerns; she worried that taking Jiang Chenyu and heading deep into enemy territory would be dangerous.

But Lin Yun had reasons he must go.

This trip was certainly not for any relics or treasures, which Lin Yun was not really keen on now. His main goal was to find Flower Fairy. Having enlisted Dongfang Hongyue as a messenger the night before, he had at most slowed down the Flower Fairy’s pace. Ultimately, it would be up to him to personally step in to persuade the Flower Fairy.

I never expected to receive such an unexpected joy this morning.

Last night, I was still pondering how to find and control Jiang Chenyu. Alive, I must see the person; dead, I must see the body. Unexpectedly, Jiang Chenyu was right by my side.

Fate is truly indescribable.

To persuade the Snow Maiden, Lin Yun also had a reason.

"Now that Jiang Chenyu has lost her cultivation level, we just need to place a restriction on her. It won’t affect our treasure hunt," he said.

Saying this, Lin Yun glanced again at Jiang Chenyu and said, "Palace Master Jiang is a person who understands the times. I hope you can cooperate with us. In the end, it’ll be good for you, good for me, and good for everyone."

Jiang Chenyu understood what Lin Yun meant and nodded her head, saying, "I understand."

"Very good. I like dealing with smart people."

Today, you must die.

Lin Yun had already started to contemplate murder to silence her.

He did not wish to kill the innocent in his heart, but people are bound by their closeness.

If he wanted to protect the Flower Fairy, then he could only apologize to Jiang Chenyu.

Jiang Chenyu was an innocent, and so was the Flower Fairy. Lin Yun couldn’t protect everyone; he could only protect his loved one.

Jiang Chenyu and the Flower Fairy had reached a state where they could not coexist. As long as Jiang Chenyu lived, if she were to leak that the Flower Fairy had attacked her, the Flower Fairy would have no place to stand.

The only reliable ones are the dead.

The three of them cleaned themselves up a bit and donned simple disguises, especially Jiang Chenyu, who had been so altered by Lin Yun that she no longer resembled her former self.

Handsome men and beautiful women attract attention wherever they go, so they made themselves ugly.

Lin Yun decided to take the water route. He bought a small boat with money and prepared to head upstream.

Dragon River was very wide. On the water, killing Jiang Chenyu was supposed to be god-unseen and ghost-unnoticed, scattering her ashes to the winds, so that later, naturally, there would be no evidence of her death.

Watching the boats on the river, Jiang Chenyu’s mood relaxed a lot. Indeed, not having to pretend felt comfortable. Her identity had been exposed, and she could now lie down peacefully and wait for rescue!

"Does Palace Master Jiang enjoy this scenery very much?"

While the Snow Maiden was casting spells to propel the boat, Lin Yun came to chat with Jiang Chenyu.

Jiang Chenyu replied casually, "Not particularly. I’ve just rarely seen such scenes, and suddenly found it somewhat interesting."

"Oh, does Palace Master Jiang have any wishes?"

Jiang Chenyu looked at Lin Yun with some confusion. Why would he ask this out of the blue?

But considering Lin Yun had saved her and was planning to send her back, she decided to give him the courtesy of a response. "A wish, of course, is to reach the limit that a cultivator can achieve, and then, to break through it."

That wish, I can’t help you realize anymore.

What a pity.

But that’s that!

Lin Yun didn’t want to ask too much, to avoid his thoughts being guessed. Jiang Chenyu wasn’t stupid; if his killing intent were very obvious, Jiang Chenyu would react as well.

"Then I wish the Palace Master’s wishes come true."

Lin Yun exchanged a few simple words with her before joining the Snow Maiden.

At the Guanghan Palace, disorder reigned at that moment.

Seven days had passed without any sign of Jiang Chenyu, so the power struggle began.

Although the Flower Fairy, thanks in part to her status as the Saintess, had temporarily assumed the position of Palace Master.

Another Elder of the Enlightened Realm was somewhat dissatisfied, but considering the ancestral teachings, dared not defy them outright and thus carried out a covert conflict with the Flower Fairy. The other Elders took sides, with many supporting the Flower Fairy.

The conflict became intense, but the Flower Fairy had the upper hand.

The Flower Fairy rather hoped someone would openly oppose her so she could seize control of the Guanghan Palace more quickly.

"Saintess, there is a visitor to see you."

"Who is it?"

"Lin Yu."

"Sister Yu, please let her in."

The Flower Fairy knew Lin Yu was busy; coming to see her amidst her hectic schedule likely meant it was something important.

Before long, Lin Yu was brought into the great hall. Lin Yu glanced at the maidservant with her eyes, and the Flower Fairy waved her hand to dismiss the maidservant. She also set up an array before asking, "Is there something important you want to see me for, Sister Yu? You seem so hurried."

Lin Yu’s face was somewhat uneasy. She took a deep breath before saying, "You were involved in the incident that day, weren’t you?"

"What incident? Sister Yu, I don’t understand what you’re saying!"

"Don’t play dumb. I’m talking about your master."

Lin Yu looked at the Flower Fairy with a complex expression. For the first time, she felt her close friend was a stranger.

Even when they were competing for the same man, Lin Yu didn’t think there was anything wrong. But plotting to murder her mentor, colluding with the Demon Race, grasping for power—these were not the acts of the Flower Fairy she knew.

That’s why she came to confront the Flower Fairy.

"I am also heartbroken that the master was attacked."

The Flower Fairy did not want to tell Lin Yu the truth. She didn’t need Lin Yu to bear such burdens.

Once the matter was exposed, it was better if Lin Yu didn’t know. Knowing would make her an accomplice.

"Enough, Little Flower, tell the truth."

In the great hall, the atmosphere finally became completely tense...