The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 393 - 383 - : Flirting and Counter-flirting

The Empress, too, needs a man.

Lin Yun here is not bad, a promising prospect.

Moreover, if she were to marry Lin Yun, wouldn’t Fang Yu probably approve of her?

Zhao Lingyu had no idea how dangerous her thoughts were as she dressed herself up beautifully before going to meet Lin Yun.

She wore a light blue palace dress, less lively and more dignified than usual. At the Shenxiao Sect, she had shown her playful and cute side, but now she displayed her dignified and noble demeanor.

"Brother Lin, it has been a long time."

Zhao Lingyu’s face still had a hint of shyness. Her attire was more dignified, but she still stood very close to Lin Yun, seemingly unable to contain her emotions upon reuniting after such a long separation.

Lin Yun couldn’t help but want to laugh. Zhao Lingyu seemed to have gotten too deep into her act, he wondered if she was aware of it.

He remembered the critique from Book Immortal: "The heart is as vast as the sky, fate as thin as paper, the most cunning schemes always end in folly, the word ’love’ is hardest to unravel, better not to have met at the beginning."

Only those who had developed a certain fondness would receive such comments, which meant this foolish Princess had taken the act seriously.

Lin Yun held no malice towards her and suddenly felt like teasing her a bit.

"Princess Your Highness, it’s been a long time."

"I told you to call me Senior Sister!"

Zhao Lingyu said coquettishly, which actually was her way of expressing her stance.

Given the situation at Shenxiao Sect, Lin Yun probably wasn’t unaware of it.

In the past few days, Zhao Lingyu had also collected a lot of information about Lin Yun.

After all, the catalyst for the battle between the Shenxiao Sect and the Imperial Court was Lin Yun colluding with the Grassland People.

And not so long ago, the Shenxiao Sect had been openly searching for Lin Yun.

Zhao Lingyu didn’t know the ins and outs, but Lin Yun’s presence here, not in the Grassland, suggested he likely hadn’t betrayed his Sect.

Besides, wasn’t he accompanied by a woman from the Central Plains?

Zhao Lingyu didn’t know Jiang Chenyu’s identity, although she was aware Lin Yun had captured the Lord of Guanghan Palace, but...

Jiang Chenyu’s eyes were filled with love as she looked at Lin Yun, so she couldn’t be the Lord of Guanghan Palace!

Leaving those details aside for now, Zhao Lingyu insisting on Lin Yun calling her Senior Sister was actually a subtle indication of her stance.

I still consider you one of us.

They say adversity reveals true friendship, and in Shenxiao Sect’s hour of peril, she had stepped forward. Wasn’t that genuine enough?

The irony was that Lin Yun also intended to use Zhao Lingyu to rescue the people of Shenxiao Sect, and seeing her attitude, how could he not understand?

This was a situation where the gentleman is willing, and the lady is eager...

Well, that was more or less the idea.

However, they had to keep up appearances.

"Princess’s good intentions are appreciated, but the Imperial Court is now at sword’s point with my Sect, and considering that you, Princess, are a daughter of the Imperial Family, joining us, the rebels, would likely complicate matters for you."

"What are you talking about!"

Zhao Lingyu immediately feigned anger, saying, "The kindness taught by the Shenxiao Sect, Lingyu will never forget. There must be some misunderstanding. Don’t worry, I will return to the Capital City right now and explain to Father Emperor."

Surely, this was a lie, Zhao Lingyu knew well that explanation would be futile; she was fishing for information!

Just as she had hoped, Lin Yun firmly refused, "Please don’t do this. The Imperial Court is serious this time, and if you, Senior Sister, take such a risk, you could attract disaster."

"But I must do something for you. Otherwise, in a couple of days, those Senior Brothers will be beheaded."

Jiang Chenyu, watching these two actors in their performance, failed to notice how in sync they were; she simply marveled silently at the genuine nature of the Princess from the Imperial Family.

"If Senior Sister truly wants to help, then get me a map of the Capital City. Instead of pleading, it’s better to break into the prison."

Zhao Lingyu was clearly taken aback by Lin Yun’s bold idea, thinking to herself, wow, you’re so daring?

Isn’t this just serving yourself up on a silver platter?

"Don’t be rash. As far as I know, the Sky Prison in the Capital City is protected by many mysterious Formations and guarded by many experts. Considering the number of people you need to save, discovery is inevitable, and how can you alone oppose the Divine Martial Army?"

Lin Yun insisted stubbornly, "Senior Sister may not be aware, but recently, I have had quite a few fortuitous encounters. Look, this Divine Weapon can break through all Formations, and I’ve mastered a type of mist." He showed his Great Mist as he spoke.

"As long as you get me a map of the Capital City, I can break through the Formations in the fastest way possible. The Great Mist can block Divine Sense, and only I can navigate through it. However, the mist can only last for one hour, so we must move quickly. If I can get those Senior Brothers out of the Capital City, our Master will surely receive us."

Zhao Lingyu didn’t expect Lin Yun to have such magical Great Mist. After hesitating briefly, she confirmed resolutely, "Understood, the Sky Prison Defense Map is with my brother, but we’re short on time, we must leave immediately."

"Good."

Once they had finished discussing the important matter, Zhao Lingyu finally glanced at Jiang Chenyu, asking with some confusion, "Who is this to you?"

Given the weight of the matter they had discussed without asking Jiang Chenyu to leave, she must be someone trustworthy. Zhao Lingyu had made sure to dismiss her attendants and instructed Honorable Li to be on guard before she felt safe speaking with Lin Yun.

Zhao Lingyu suddenly felt somewhat displeased. Lin Yun was the husband she had her sights on; how could he be involved with another woman!

"She’s called Little Fish."

Jiang Chenyu felt quite happy when Lin Yun gave her such a name because there was already the character ’fish’ in her own name. It felt as if Lin Yun was calling her affectionately.

"That’s a cute name."

With a sour glance at Jiang Chenyu, Zhao Lingyu didn’t make a scene.

She summoned the Purple Crested Vermilion Bird, taking only Honorable Li with her, along with Lin Yun and Jiang Chenyu, the four of them flew towards the Capital City.

Looking at the Purple Crested Vermilion Bird, Lin Yun couldn’t help but think of the Great Crane he had just bought, and he lamented inwardly, wondering if he was somehow a jinx to mounts.

Previously, he had rented a flying chicken, which got beaten up. This time, he bought a white crane, which got so scared that it worked itself to death.

Speaking of being a jinx to mounts, Lin Yun suddenly remembered, he also jinxed his wife’s fortune.

Although Dongfang Hongyue wasn’t very wealthy to begin with, she had a decent foundation. Then, her palace was gone, followed by her base.

Then there was the Flower Fairy, a billionaire, now bankrupt and having to start over from scratch.

Lin Yu was already poor, let alone Jiang Chenyu who ended up as a little follower. She was previously a Palace Master, now penniless and clad in the most ordinary of clothes. Poor.

Now, the only wealthy girl around Lin Yun was the Snow Maiden.

She looked like she was about to go bankrupt any moment...

While Lin Yun was lost in his thoughts, Zhao Lingyu reminded him from the bird’s back, "You’re in the public eye right now. Remember to wear a mask when we enter the city. I’ve prepared some for you."

As she spoke, Zhao Lingyu took out two masks from her bosom.

She was very calculating, having warmed them with her body for a while; otherwise, she would have given them directly to Lin Yun.

The reason for this was, naturally, to impregnate the masks with her body scent, so that when Lin Yun wore the fragrant mask, he would think of her, wouldn’t he?

Ha, just a man. I don’t believe I can’t flirt with you.

"Thank you," Lin Yun said.

After thanking her, Lin Yun put on the mask but quickly took it off again.

"What’s wrong?" Zhao Lingyu asked, puzzled.

"It has a scent." Lin Yun told her.

Zhao Lingyu: "..."

Lin Yun saying it had a scent naturally made Zhao Lingyu feel he didn’t like it. Worse, it was as if he was saying she smelled bad.

Where’s my knife? Honorable Li, kill him for me!

Zhao Lingyu was furious.

Seeing her twisted in anger, Lin Yun chuckled and said, "You look even cuter when you’re angry."

Zhao Lingyu then realized that she had lost her composure, but Lin Yun’s comment sent a flutter through her heart.

She had never shown her angry face in front of others—not because she was magnanimous, but because she knew she couldn’t afford to be angry.

Anger leads to impulse, which is of no benefit to oneself.

It’s not that Lin Yun hadn’t irked her to the point of grinding her teeth in the past, but clearly, Lin Yun had been quite restrained then. This time, with just one slip of the tongue, Zhao Lingyu couldn’t even hold her expression in check.

However, Lin Yun’s comment had thrown her into a bit of a panic.

"What are you talking nonsense, junior brother? I’m not angry. If the mask smells, I can just give you another one."

Zhao Lingyu reached out to get the mask back from Lin Yun, but he brought it up to his nose again and sniffed.

"I was just joking with senior sister. I’ll take good care of the mask you prepared so meticulously."

Lin Yun emphasized the word "meticulously," which made Zhao Lingyu feel like her thoughts had been laid bare, and she blushed as Lin Yun sniffed the mask again. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Lin Yun was smelling the mask, but to her, it felt like he was sniffing all around her. She shivered all over, overwhelmed by embarrassment.

Yet she didn’t want to beg for mercy from Lin Yun, so, embarrassed, she turned her head away and fell silent.

Seeing her ears turning red, Lin Yun felt quite smug.

Ha-ha, is this all you’ve got?

Thinking you could flirt with me with such little skill? I can flirt back and make you not want to let go.

Jiang Chenyu, on the other hand, watching Lin Yun tease another woman, felt the sting of jealousy for the first time.

She unwillingly moved closer to Lin Yun, cuddling up to him like a baby in his embrace.

Lin Yun hadn’t expected Jiang Chenyu to be so clingy. Seeing her so deliberate, he knew she was doing it for Zhao Lingyu’s benefit, so he didn’t avoid it and occasionally stroked Jiang Chenyu’s little hand on the road.

Zhao Lingyu felt uncomfortable again. You just flirted with me, and now you’re all lovey-dovey with another woman?

Although Lin Yun was always so generous and unpretentious, waves of jealousy still rose in Zhao Lingyu’s heart.

Humph, when I become the Empress, I’ll handle all your women!

Just you wait!

Zhao Lingyu was resolute in her heart, deciding not to flaunt her power in the moment.

The Purple Crested Vermilion Bird soon arrived at the Capital City. Just outside the city, Lin Yun suddenly felt something.

He glanced towards the crowded people outside the city gate and saw two figures shrouded in coverings.

The figures became aware and looked up—locking eyes with Lin Yun.

Those two were none other than Fang Yu and Lin Yu.

They apparently didn’t intend to give up on the captured disciples, but from their appearance, they also didn’t seem to plan a forceful rescue.

The Purple Crested Vermilion Bird was flying too fast for Lin Yun to use Divine Sense Voice Transmission, so he could only give them a visual signal before flying into the Capital City...