The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 599 - 107: A Battle of Wits and Bravery

Yuan Zihe didn’t mention it, and Lin Yun almost forgot about the Four Kings Battle.

"The Four Kings Battle?"

"Isn’t that just a civil war amongst my wives?"

As for the addition of Yuan Zidan to the Four Kings, won’t it be easy to beat him with three against one when the time comes?

Not to mention that Lin Yun also possessed the Divine Artifact that could restrain Yuan Zidan, so there was even less need to pay him any mind.

Just a Little Sea King, let him hop around in the sea, and if he dares to come ashore, we’ll deal with him.

Of course, it was only within the grand scheme of things that Lin Yun felt Yuan Zidan didn’t warrant much concern; this didn’t mean he would underestimate his opponent.

When it was time to deal with him, Lin Yun wouldn’t be lenient, and now, hearing Yuan Zihe’s intelligence, he was taking it seriously.

But kidnapping someone’s sister is still not quite proper.

"Trouble shouldn’t extend to family, I have my own ways to deal with that Yuan Zidan, there’s no need to lay hands on his sister. Besides, your secret isn’t worth me making a move for you. But you, it’s not surprising you know this secret, why would you tell me about it?"

Lin Yun was already cautious and suspicious, and now seeing Yuan Zihe reveal such a targeted secret, it would be strange if he didn’t suspect her.

Yuan Zihe felt a chill in her heart, she had already guessed that Lin Yun must be a meticulous and prudent man, but she hadn’t expected him to be so suspicious.

But she had a countermeasure, and said calmly, "If I’m not mistaken, you are Lin Yun, right?"

Fortune favors the bold, and for Yuan Zihe, it was time to take risks. If she didn’t generate enough impact on Lin Yun, she’d have no way to get close to him.

Given Lin Yun’s nature, if she couldn’t gain his trust in the normal way, then let him doubt first and then earn his trust; this trust would become even firmer.

As Yuan Zihe had expected, upon hearing his name from her, Lin Yun’s eyes became much sharper.

But Yuan Zihe was somewhat fortunate; the Lin Yun she faced now was more patient, having undergone the purification of the Heart Guarding Realm that tempered his spirit, not as impulsive as before. Otherwise, the moment Yuan Zihe spoke these words, he might have straight away put an end to her, and Yuan Zihe would have no place to reason about it.

After all, there would be nothing wrong with killing her.

The Lin Yun of now, however, still gave her a chance to speak, but two dragons, one on either side of him, were also applying pressure on Yuan Zihe.

Under such intense pressure, even as resolute as Yuan Zihe was, she couldn’t help but tremble.

She felt as if she was navigating a lone boat in a storm at sea, any carelessness and she’d be overturned by the waves, with no ground for burial upon death.

The more she faced such circumstances, the more determined her gaze became.

Seeing her manage to maintain her composure under such impact, Lin Yun couldn’t help but admire her.

Before Yuan Zihe could be crushed by the pressure, he slowly said, "How do you know who I am?"

As Lin Yun spoke, the overwhelming aura that had almost crushed Yuan Zihe also dissipated without a trace, and she suddenly felt much lighter as she realized her clothes were completely soaked through.

But no matter how disheveled she was, in this round of a battle of wits, she had won!

"With two dragons accompanying you, you’re surely no ordinary man. Of all the people I’ve heard of, only you possess such an exceptional and otherworldly demeanor. To make the Saintess of Guanghan Palace fall for you, to make the Snow Mountain Goddess feel affection, only a man as extraordinarily brilliant as you could achieve that."

Yuan Zihe delivered some excellent flattery, making Lin Yun almost embarrassed to harbor any thought of killing her.

Well then, although this girl recognized me, I can’t blame her—it’s all because I’m too handsome and have such an air about me; it’s normal for this smart girl to see through it.

"Then how do you know that I plan to deal with Yuan Zidan?"

"I overheard that he plans to send a beauty to seduce you and take the opportunity to steal your Divine Artifacts, the Calming Sea Pearl and the Classic of Mountains and Seas."

Seagrass: "..."

Awesome, not only are you selling yourself, but you’re dragging your brother into it too!

This is what a truly ruthless person does, to earn Lin Yun’s trust, you really are quite willing to pay the price.

Yuan Zihe didn’t just spout these words without aim, she had certainly given it a lot of thought beforehand.

Thinking Feng Wu could seduce Lin Yun was far too optimistic, with Lin Yun being so cautious and suspicious, not to mention so handsome. To think a single Feng Wu could entice him?

My dumb brother is overthinking it, it’d be better to betray her and improve my own trustworthiness in Lin Yun’s eyes.

After all, Yuan Zidan is only interested in the Calming Sea Pearl and the Classic of Mountains and Seas. It doesn’t matter who actually steals them.

Once Lin Yun heard this, he knew the information from Yuan Zihe was genuine; there weren’t many who knew he had given his Calming Sea Pearl to Dongfang Dong Yue.

And it made sense for Yuan Zidan to assume the divine artifact was still in his possession.

Truth be told, even if Yuan Zihe hadn’t mentioned this piece of news, Lin Yun wouldn’t be worried about Yuan Zidan coveting it. With the Calming Sea Pearl in Dongfang Hong Yue’s hands, and considering her combat prowess coupled with her possession of something that could restrain Yuan Zidan’s abilities, Yuan Zidan seeking her out would be like offering himself on a platter.

As for coming after him for the Classic of Mountains and Seas?

If Bai Jiaojiao wasn’t nonlethal, it would be like him delivering takeout to Lin Yun’s doorstep.

However, Lin Yun wasn’t afraid of Yuan Zidan, but that did not stop him from wanting to understand his methods.

"So, which beauty is he planning to send to tempt me?"

Lin Yun was still somewhat looking forward to it; this was the first time he was facing a beauty trap!

"I was hiding in the brothel when I overheard this news, the woman’s name is Feng Wu, and she’s a top courtesan there."

With a "slap," the fish in Lin Yun’s hand fell to the ground.

Yuan Zihe was taken aback. You weren’t scared when I mentioned your name just now, so why are you this startled, so much that the fish fell?

Lin Yun silently picked up the fish.

He was startled by the name Feng Wu.

Is the world really this small?

You’re using someone to seduce me, and you end up choosing my own subordinate?

Lin Yun couldn’t help but light a candle for Yuan Zidan, and what amused him most was that the plan had been exposed even before it had been put into motion.

Spying like this? Really?

Lin Yun felt he was probably here for comic relief.

Picking up the fish, Lin Yun patted it a bit, as a gesture of reassurance.

These two pieces of information didn’t mean much to Lin Yun, since Feng Wu was his person, and she would have told him when the time came.

However, he had already promised Yuan Zihe he would help her out. Now, having almost confirmed her innocence, Lin Yun decided it was time to keep his word.

"Now you can tell me what it is you want me to do."

Lin Yun calmly stroked the fish, remembering Yuan Zihe had mentioned being separated from her family. He guessed that the most likely thing she needed help with was finding her relatives.

For him, this wasn’t too difficult; it was also a good excuse to take Bai Jiaojiao out for a stroll.

"I would like to ask Young Master Lin to escort me to Purple Cloud Mountain to seek apprenticeship."

Lin Yun: "..."

Purple Cloud Mountain, isn’t that the Shenxiao Sect?

What is this fellow plotting?

"Purple Cloud Mountain is not too far from here, and since we’re already within this territory, you can go there on your own. Why must you insist on having me escort you?"

Lin Yun’s gaze towards Yuan Zihe became extremely sharp again; if she truly harbored designs on Purple Cloud Mountain, Lin Yun wouldn’t mind sending her on her way to death.

Feeling the hint of murderous intent in Lin Yun’s eyes, Yuan Zihe’s heart tightened. This man was too suspicious. She thought that after sharing so much information, she had earned enough of Lin Yun’s trust. Yet, just mentioning Shenxiao Sect had aroused Lin Yun’s suspicions.

Fortunately, she had prepared sufficient reasons to justify her actions.

"The Shenxiao Sect of Purple Cloud Mountain is now the strongest sect in the Central Plains. Going there alone, they probably won’t accept me as a disciple, but Young Master Lin, with your divine and outstanding appearance, must be an eminent figure living in seclusion. If I could have your recommendation, I would have a better chance of joining the Shenxiao Sect."

"I heard you were separated from your family. I thought you would ask me to search for your relatives."

Lin Yun squinted his eyes, and though he still wore a smile, Yuan Zihe felt that this question was more dangerous than when she had first called out Lin Yun’s name.

"Some of my family members are already dead, and there’s no point in finding those who are still alive. Only through hard cultivation do I stand a chance at revenge."

Yuan Zihe silently added in her heart: I consider even my sea beasts as family.

Just now, two of them had been cruelly killed by Lin Yun.

So, her statement wasn’t completely a lie.

As for her current request being different from what she told Green Snake, that wasn’t really a problem. After all, she had just met Green Snake and not telling the truth was more in line with the mentality of a refugee like her.

Lin Yun examined Yuan Zihe, whose eyes were clear but still somewhat panicked, as she braced herself under Lin Yun’s scrutiny.

"You are very brave, but I am a traitor of the Shenxiao Sect. Sending you to Purple Cloud Mountain would only backfire. You hope for me to introduce you, which is impossible."

Lin Yun certainly had no intention of exposing his relationship with the Shenxiao Sect just for a Yuan Zihe.

Yuan Zihe’s heart leapt with joy. Although Lin Yun did not agree, he probably didn’t suspect her anymore. Not to mention gaining his trust, he even praised her for her bravery!

This was positive feedback. It was only a matter of time before he fell in love with me!

"Perhaps you should consider a different request. Other than joining the Shenxiao Sect, other sects are still quite accessible. However, if you wish to grow stronger through cultivation to seek revenge, that might be a bit unrealistic. Now, with the Central Plains embroiled in war, joining a sect would entail fighting for them.

You seem to have a bit of cultivation level. Perhaps you’ve only just joined a sect and learned some basic techniques when you’ll be sent out to battle.

Rather than pursuing divine skills and secret techniques, you might be better off finding a place rich in spiritual energy to cultivate in seclusion. When the time is right, emerging from seclusion might be a viable option."

The advice Lin Yun gave was tailored to Yuan Zihe’s specific situation. He was practically saying to give up.

Yuan Zidan might be the weakest among the Four Kings, but it would be no challenge for him to defeat an average Enlightened Realm cultivator. And this He Caiwei, hoping to take revenge through her own cultivation, that’s hardly possible.

Many people spend their entire lives cultivating and only reach the Enlightened Realm. Without exceptional talent or the luck of the draw, how could she possibly stand against one of the Four Kings?

Thus, seeking a place to cultivate was actually a good option. Perhaps as soon as she emerged from seclusion, she’d find that Yuan Zidan had already been dealt with.

The battle of the Four Kings wouldn’t last too long. Though the current situation hadn’t evolved into a battle between the Four Kings, it was because there was no news from the Flower Fairy. Once the Flower Fairy unified the Demon Tribe and Lin Yu unified the Central Plains, the battle between the Four Kings would be set.

When the time comes, Yuan Zidan, eager to vie for supremacy under the heavens, would find that what he thought was individual competition was actually a team sport—he just had the misfortune of being one team against the other three.

Yuan Zihe looked at Lin Yun, moved, her hands clutching her skirt as if she faced a difficult decision. Finally, she spoke.

"Can I take you as my master?"

Lin Yun felt his scalp tingle at the mention of taking on a disciple.

Being a master was now a high-risk occupation, he had had three masters, and now two of them had been... ahem.

And Green Lotus had run away and had yet to return; there was also no way to get in touch with him.

Green Lotus was probably dead by now!

"My knowledge is shallow and limited, I’m hardly capable of nurturing talent, and I’m not in the mood to take on any disciples. However, if you’re determined to learn, I can help introduce you to someone."

Lin Yun planned to pass her on to someone else to teach; after all, he wasn’t going to take any disciples, not in this lifetime.

Most of the Loose Cultivators in the world were not up to par, so if one truly wanted to learn valuable skills, they had to go to a Reputable Sect. However, the mortality rate in Reputable Sects was rather high lately, which was why Loose Cultivators and smaller sects began to become active again.

Lin Yun didn’t know any powerful Loose Cultivators, but Hu Yuling was currently disguised as one.

For Hu Yuling, concealing her identity and changing aliases was just basic practice.

Most people wouldn’t notice her Demon Tribe identity; dropping Yuan Zihe off with Hu Yuling could also allow for observation to see if there was anything amiss with her.

Yuan Zihe felt a bit of regret for not becoming Lin Yun’s disciple, but she didn’t dare to overstep her bounds. To be offered an introduction was also an opportunity for further contact with Lin Yun.

In any case, that was enough for today. To press on relentlessly might backfire.

Yuan Zihe made a grateful gesture, saying, "Thank you, young master. Should I make progress in my cultivation, I will definitely repay your kindness."

"There’s no need for thanks; we each have our own needs. Let’s rest here tonight, and we will set off early in the morning."

Yuan Zihe nodded hurriedly, and said obediently, "Young Master Lin, your house just burned down. If you don’t mind, why not stay in the grass hut I just built?"

"There’s no need, you go rest. I still have to interrogate this fish," Lin Yun replied, as he petted the Long Xiaoman in his arms.

Long Xiaoman hadn’t dared to speak up until now, only to find that Lin Yun still wasn’t going to let her off the hook.

Yuan Zihe tactfully stepped back. On her way back, she saw the seagrass lying on the cobblestone, barely clinging to life.

The kick from earlier must have hurt it a lot.

My poor grass.

But no worries, your sacrifice was worthwhile. Come back!

As Yuan Zihe walked past the seagrass, she intended to slow down so that it could wrap around her leg on its own, and she could take it back with her silently.

Who cares about a stray piece of grass on their skirt?

However, just as she was about to lift her foot, Bai Jiaojiao’s voice came from behind her.

"Wait a moment."

Yuan Zihe’s heart skipped a beat, fearing further complications at this moment, which was when she was most relaxed. Suddenly on high alert, she unintentionally stepped down, and once again, she stepped on the seagrass.

Splat, a puddle of green juice squirted out.

Seagrass: I’ve never suffered such a grievous injury in my life...