The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 390 - 380: Return to Beijing

Upon hearing that the Shenxiao Sect was in trouble, Lin Yun thought of two solutions.

The first solution that came to mind was to go to the Grassland and use the Snow Maiden’s connections to send troops, putting the Imperial Court on alert. The Imperial Court needed the Shenxiao Sect’s combat power, so they would have no choice but to temporarily spare the disciples of the Shenxiao Sect.

Once the immediate encirclement was resolved, dealing with the Imperial Court would be easier.

There’s a saying, "appease the people by punishing the crimes," if worse came to worst, just shout, "The old heaven is dead, the yellow heaven should rise, the year is Jiazi, good fortune to all under heaven."

Isn’t that just rebelling?

Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun, violence is the ultimate way to resolve disputes.

If this Royal Family is unreasonable, then overthrow them.

It just so happens I’m in the mood to be a Great Emperor.

But after some consideration, Lin Yun found a fatal flaw in this plan.

Lin Yun was still a disciple of the Shenxiao Sect, and if he now continued to stand with the Grassland People as an enemy of the Central Plains, that would only deepen the Shenxiao Sect’s crimes. Once the Imperial Court spread this narrative, the Shenxiao Sect, already isolated, would easily lose the support of the people.

Therefore, he couldn’t use this method to rescue the captured disciples of the Shenxiao Sect. He had only one choice left, to enter the Capital City.

"What can you do by going to the Capital City? Are you thinking of snatching the people back?"

Jiang Chenyu was a bit worried that Lin Yun would be impulsive and quickly reminded him, "The Capital City is the heart of the country, the source of the Dragon Vein. Cultivators in the Capital City, those who align with Imperial power, can improve their Cultivation Level, and those who oppose it will be suppressed by the Dragon Vein. Trying to forcefully rescue people from the Capital City is as hard as reaching the heavens."

"Ah, is that so?"

This was the first time Lin Yun had heard of such a thing.

No wonder the Emperor had been in power for so many years, even if he had completely lost control of the local regions, the central Imperial power remained firm.

This was just like the Snow Mountain in the Grassland. The closer one got to the Snow Mountain, the stronger the Snow Maiden’s cultivation became, while the Cultivation Levels of the Central Plains Cultivators were weakened.

It turns out there were quite a few restrictions on the Central Plains Cultivators.

"Of course, it’s something all the sects know in their hearts but never speak aloud. Cultivators who have been to the Capital City understand it naturally. Qingmeng is being foolish this time. The Imperial Court clearly wants to make an example of one to warn the others, that’s why they targeted the Shenxiao Sect. The relations between the Seven Righteous Sects are like ’lips and teeth’—if the Shenxiao Sect falls, the pressure will soon reach the Lord of Guanghan Palace."

Jiang Chenyu wished she could immediately return to the Guanghan Palace and pull Gu Qingmeng down from her position.

The decision was truly mindless, not to mention those of the other sects.

When Jiang Chenyu complained about the other sects, it was no longer just a matter of being confused.

"The Sword Sect is muddleheaded, Ji Ye is a fool. How could they not know that if the Imperial Court makes a move, it definitely won’t stop with just the Shenxiao Sect? The Eight Tones Temple and the Yu Ling Sect lack leaders, are the successors idiots too?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yun chuckled lightly and said, "You only saw the second layer but thought they were at the first. ’Where there is harmony, there is profit.’ The intentions behind the Imperial Court’s actions this time are clear to anyone with a brain. Those sects aren’t stupid.

They see opportunity. For the Lower Three Sects, they know aligning with the Imperial Court could lead to being controlled in the future, but bringing down the Top Three Sects would naturally make them the new Top Three.

As for the Yu Ling Sect, also being one of the Top Three Sects, they lost Daoist Master Huang Long of the Enlightened Realm and his Sea Dragon, and their power has fallen to that of the Lower Three Sects. At this moment, seeking wealth amidst danger, if they drag down both the Shenxiao Sect and the Guanghan Palace, they still have a chance.

Overall, what you called ’the Seven Great Sects being branches of the same tree, with shared fortunes and misfortunes,’ is actually incorrect. It’s the Shenxiao Sect and the Guanghan Palace that have become targets due to their prominence, with the Taiqing Daoist Temple standing out alone. In the end, only the Guanghan Palace is truly foolish because the interests of the Guanghan Palace and the Shenxiao Sect are almost aligned. Your disciple is not very clever for watching from the sidelines at this time."

Jiang Chenyu: "..."

After criticizing others, she finally realized the fool was right beside her.

After listening to Lin Yun’s analysis, it did seem more reasonable than what she had thought.

Moreover, of the Seven Great Sects, excluding the Taiqing Daoist Temple for now, the other six had all had their powers weakened to varying degrees during this period. The Sword Sect had already been at the bottom, and there had been turmoil before.

The only Enlightened Realm Cultivator of the Eight Tones Temple died following the Flower Fairy; the Divine Soul of the Yu Ling Sect and his Dragon both met their ends in succession, and she, from Guanghan Palace, had lost her Cultivation Level due to the Flower Fairy’s scheming, might as well be considered dead!

Now, only the Shenxiao Sect still possessed the combat power of a dual-Enlightened Realm, and moreover, Lin Yu’s combat power far exceeded those of the same level.

He even managed to defeat the Emperor’s Divine Artifact; truly fearsome indeed.

Because the Shenxiao Sect is the strongest, that’s why the Imperial Court targeted them and also took advantage of the other sects’ desire to watch the show.

The Lower Three Sects can’t wait for a reshuffle, and no one will lend a helping hand to the Shenxiao Sect.

This is when the attitude of the Taiqing Daoist Temple becomes quite ambiguous.

"I will immediately write to Qingmeng and ask her to support the Shenxiao Sect."

Jiang Chenyu was truly anxious now.

The Imperial Court must be fishing; given Fang Yu’s character, she will certainly go to the Capital City to save those captured disciples.

By then, let alone the suppressive force of the Capital City’s Dragon Vein on Cultivators, just the five Acolytes of the Royal Family, if they join forces, would not be something Fang Yu can overcome.

Not to mention Lin Yu would probably find it difficult too.

"There’s no need to write a letter, I’ve already thought of a solution."

"What solution?"

"Didn’t you say the source of the Dragon Vein is in the Capital City? Then I’ll go and dig up their Dragon Vein, so I won’t have to worry about its suppressive power anymore."

Jiang Chenyu: "..."

You make a lot of sense, and I’m at a loss for words.

Hu Yuling was by their side, reminding them, "The Dragon Vein is extremely yang and difficult to approach, let alone causing damage to it."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yun glanced at her dismissively. Hu Yuling immediately behaved obediently and laid down.

As she wished, Lin Yun gave her a tap and then said decisively, "I know there will be difficulties, but our job has always been to solve problems. You adapt to the situation; you’ll be considered a force too when the time comes."

"Yes."

After Hu Yuling received her orders, Lin Yun looked at Jiang Chenyu again.

"Speaking of which, what should I do with you?"

Lin Yun was also somewhat troubled.

As a responsible and accountable man, although his relationship with Jiang Chenyu had begun purely by accident, he never entertained the idea of pushing his woman out to fend for herself.

Now that he had eaten the fish, it was his fish.

Unlike others, however, the emotional bond between Jiang Chenyu and himself was not yet solidified; moreover, the fish had already become a salted fish. Without cultivation, she relied on him for protection.

How embarrassing!

Look at all his girlfriends, each capable of standing on their own and protecting him.

Even Hu Yuling, the little servant girl, had the cultivation level of the Enlightened Realm.

Jiang Chenyu was the only salted fish that needed protection. He could let her go, but he feared she might sink.

Jiang Chenyu felt at a loss, but Hu Yuling was by her side, suggesting, "I know of a slave mark that can be used on people."

"You!"

Jiang Chenyu was greatly alarmed, wondering if Lin Yun was to brand her with a slave mark, would she end up like Hu Yuling?

Such a dignified lady she was before, now obediently lying down at the wave of Lin Yun’s hand.

She certainly didn’t want to become like Hu Yuling!

"It’s alright, don’t be scared,"

Lin Yun said consolingly as he patted Jiang Chenyu’s head, "I wouldn’t do such a thing to you. I’m considering your safety. If I were to take you to the Capital City, it would be fraught with peril, and you have no means to respond. But to send you back to Guanghan Palace, I fear the hidden dangers you might not be able to guard against."

Touched by Lin Yun’s words, Jiang Chenyu was deeply moved.

Lin Yun was really good to her.

Although his heart was with his sect, he still kept her safety foremost in his mind.

"I’ll be fine. Just leave me outside the Capital City and find a place for me to hide," she proposed.

"How could I allow that? With your beauty, if you were to be targeted by villains, that would be terrible."

Hearing these words, Jiang Chenyu’s heart felt as if it had been sweetened with honey.

"Actually, I’ve already recovered a part of my cultivation. The Taiyin True Scripture has been cultivated to the third level,"

Jiang Chenyu felt awkward admitting that every time she was intimate with Lin Yun, she regained a level of her cultivation state.

It was as if she absorbed Lin Yun’s power.

In fact, Lin Yun’s own cultivation had also improved, possibly due to the effect of the Taiyin True Scripture. He felt his Qi Sea had expanded, although it was said that the Qi Sea could not be broadened, yet Lin Yun’s had indeed widened.

Not only this, his meridians had been fortified as well.

The reason he had not broken through to the next realm was that Lin Yun was suppressing his cultivation level.

He had long achieved perfection in his Divine Cultivation and could enter the Heart Guarding Realm with just a thought.

But as the novels all say about holding back one’s realm, Lin Yun was doing just that.

Taking advantage of the Divine Cultivation Stage, he continuously strengthened his Divine Soul, refined his physical body, and accumulated Spiritual Liquid.

After all, his actual combat strength was not inferior to the Celestial Knowing Realm.

Jiang Chenyu intended to express that she had a certain level of combat ability, but she inadvertently laid bare all her secrets.

Hu Yuling secretly ridiculed her in her heart.

Is this all?

The Lord of Guanghan Palace?

At least she was coerced into submission, yet here was Jiang Chenyu, completely compliant without Lin Yun even intimidating her, tsk tsk, a woman who didn’t need a slave mark was too easily deceived by men.

"Ah!"

Hu Yuling’s tail was suddenly caught by Lin Yun, who pinched it gently and then released her, saying, "You can leave now, and be ready to support me at any moment."

"Yes, Master."

Having received both reward and punishment, Hu Yuling left with a content heart and mind.

"She has really changed a lot."

Jiang Chenyu silently criticized Hu Yuling in her heart, appalled at how naturally she called Lin Yun Master, showing not a bit of shame!

She hadn’t expected her to be that kind of person.

Both women eloquently expressed their disdain for each other within their hearts, but Lin Yun refrained from commenting. He summoned Xiao Qing, urging the creature to quicken its pace toward the coast.

His initial plan had been to search for the Flower Fairy and Snow Maiden, wondering if they would foolishly wait for him at the original location.

But time was pressing.

With the execution set for three days hence, reaching the Capital City would take a day, leaving only one day for planning, which was far too hasty.

Moreover, Lin Yu and Fang Yu might just fall into the trap, so he needed to hurry on his way.

Upon arriving in Haizhou, Lin Yun blew the whistle given to him by Dongfang Hongyue.

The Shenxiao Sect was in peril, but they were not without allies.

If the Imperial Court thought they could easily take down the Shenxiao Sect, they were sorely mistaken.

When the Righteous Path cannot be relied upon, aren’t the Three Great Demon Sects still there?