The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 684 - 192: When the Time Comes, Borrow Strength from Heaven and Earth
Yuan Zihe still didn’t know how to explain to Zhen Li the drastic change and the loss of life on the boat, when another person approached from outside.
She couldn’t help feeling puzzled, the waters of Cloud Dream Marsh had been restricted since Lin Yun built the dam, with all the major factions advocating against approaching it. Plus, it was wartime now, and since the Yuan Family excelled in naval combat, even fewer people ventured near the waters.
So before this, she had hardly encountered anyone while sailing, but today she first saw Zhen Li, and then another person showed up.
Why had it suddenly become so lively?
Zhen Li, seeing Lin Yun’s uncovered body, also felt a wave of panic. Instinctively, she covered Lin Yun with a blanket before turning to Yuan Zihe.
Yuan Zihe didn’t know how to explain either, so she could only leave a message, "You wait here for a moment, I’ll go out and take a look."
As she went out, she intended to think up a suitable story.
As for leaving Zhen Li alone with Lin Yun, Yuan Zihe had even less reason to worry.
With Xiao Qing watching over them, let’s see if Zhen Li dares to make a move!
She pushed open the cabin door and stepped out, only to see a middle-aged man dressed in green. This man gave her an odd feeling, looking somewhat effeminate, yet there was a hint of elegance about him.
"I greet you, fellow Daoist."
After Yuan Zihe gave a respectful bow, she said, "I am truly sorry, but it is inconvenient to have guests on the boat today. I ask that you please wait a moment, as there may be other boats passing by soon."
Judging by the man’s demeanor, he must be an experienced wanderer of the martial world, and his cultivation level might not be below hers. In the Central Plains where dragons lie hidden, Yuan Zihe wanted to be careful.
Zhen Li looked easy to bully and had connections to her own Seagrass, which is why she allowed Zhen Li to board for the journey together. As for this man in green, there was no need to invite him aboard.
She had thought it was a common enough incident, but unexpectedly, the man in green made his move directly.
Several soft and gentle Sword Qi strikes were launched. Yuan Zihe was caught off guard and almost hit. She had to quickly reveal her true strength, conjuring up five water shields at her fastest speed and retreated awkwardly to evade the attacks, only then did she angrily shout, "What is the meaning of this, fellow Daoist?"
Attacking just because he couldn’t board the boat?
This must be someone from the Demon Sect!
Yuan Zihe guessed correctly.
The visitor was indeed from the Demon Sect, and even an Elder.
He was Green Lotus, preparing to take Lin Yun as a hostage.
Green Lotus was indeed a capable person. In a very short time, he found the hidden base of the Green Lotus Sect and gathered information on Lin Yun within a day.
There was plenty of intelligence on Lin Yun, but the latest was from the vicinity of Ziyang City.
It was said that nearby Qinghe City suddenly experienced an unknown disturbance, suffering heavy casualties, and Lin Yun was severely injured. After that, his whereabouts became unknown.
This was all the information the Green Lotus Sect could find on Lin Yun, and only those associated with him knew about his dam construction in Cloud Dream Marsh.
The Green Lotus Sect’s spy network was not omnipresent; they couldn’t find Lin Yun’s exact whereabouts, but Green Lotus hadn’t given up, relying on his own conjectures in the absence of clear clues.
Since the last sighting was near Ziyang City, he decided to start his investigation there.
However, Green Lotus took a slight detour to visit more bases and compare intelligence. He also left a message for the Sect Hierarch, informing him that he had returned.
This detour brought him through Cloud Dream Marsh, and as it happened, he stumbled upon a boat, which just so happened to be Yuan Zihe’s.
Being from the Demon Sect, Green Lotus had already harbored intentions of seizing the boat. His initial attempt at negotiation was simply a precursor to forceful action.
What Green Lotus never expected was that, upon Yuan Zihe opening the door, his Divine Sense caught a glimpse of Lin Yun inside the cabin.
Lucky day!
It was like finding what one scours iron shoes for without effort... My dear disciple, your master has come for you!
When Green Lotus first received the reports from Green Lotus Sect, he was somewhat panicked. During his absence from the Central Plains, Lin Yun had taken full advantage of his reputation.
The Grassland Snow Lady had led a hundred thousand troops south for a marriage proposal with him, Shenxiao Sect had gained a new Elder, Lin Yu, who fought for Lin Yun all over the world, not to mention the Flower Fairy and the constant company of the White Dragon.
Green Lotus wasn’t sure about the White Dragon’s Cultivation Level, but he had heard of Bai Jiaojiao, formerly known as the White Sea Dragon, a thousand-year-old Demon King ranked within the top three of the Demon Tribe.
Thinking of how comfortably Lin Yun was living off women, Green Lotus was filled with resentment.
And also a bit nervous.
What if Lin Yun had too many powerful figures with him, making it impossible for him to act?
But his luck was really too good. To encounter Lin Yun by simply intercepting a boat on the way?
There were only two ordinary Disciples on the boat, one from the Taiqing Daoist Temple and one from Guanghan Palace— if not now, then when?
He hadn’t expected, though, that this Guanghan Palace Disciple would have such skills, seeming to be someone with secrets of her own.
But he wasn’t afraid.
As a notorious figure of the Jianghu who had left the Central Plains quite early, Green Lotus’ gathered intelligence upon his return was all about Lin Yun. He was still unaware that the era had changed in the Central Plains.
While powerful figures hadn’t drastically increased in number, the existence of a few exceptional individuals meant that Enlightened Realm no longer constituted an expert, and Celestial Knowing Realm was as common as stray dogs.
Especially around Lin Yun, even seasoned Enlightened Realm powerhouses like Jiang Chenyu were beginning to feel insecure.
For someone with Yuan Zihe’s Cultivation Level, she wouldn’t dare speak out loud for fear of getting beaten.
Because of his lack of information, Green Lotus was, in fact, quite confident.
Yuan Zihe angrily said, "You effeminate fellow, do you think I’m easy to bully?"
Everyone bullied her, and she was sick of it, but before, they were all powerful figures she couldn’t defeat. Now that she had finally encountered someone of her own level, Yuan Zihe couldn’t hold back anymore.
Green Lotus was also angry. Did they really just call me effeminate?
How is my voice effeminate? It’s just a tad soft!
No more nonsense, they went straight into battle.
Green Lotus drew her Spirit Sword and unleashed the Green Lotus Swordsong. Yuan Zihe, unwilling to be outdone, even without a Divine Weapon at hand, gathered water into arrows and turned them into a flying rain shooting towards Green Lotus.
When Zhen Li realized a fight had broken out outside, she couldn’t help but panic.
"What do I do, Lin Yun is still unconscious. If intruders come in, he’ll be in danger!"
She thought back to her divination and realized that it indeed presaged a violent disaster.
And it was happening on the ship.
The divination she made herself, couldn’t it be changed?
Amid her worries, Zhen Li had a moment of inspiration.
Lin Yun had borrowed her Jade Ruyi. If she had the Ruyi in hand, she might be able to protect Lin Yun.
As for Lin Yun’s instruction not to use the Jade Ruyi unless it was a moment of crisis, well, this certainly seemed like that moment.
"He should have the Jade Ruyi with him, right?"
Zhen Li muttered to herself, but considering Lin Yun was still naked, she didn’t have the courage to lift the blanket covering him.
"I am looking for the Jade Ruyi; I don’t mean to offend you."
Having said that, Zhen Li’s hand slid under the blanket.
She grabbed something slick and slippery.
Pulling it out, she saw it was a Little Green Dragon, but it seemed lethargic and its body was burning hot, eyes glazed as if it was somewhat dizzy.
This might be Lin Yun’s pet. Zhen Li quickly gently set Little Green aside and continued her search.
Lin Yun’s body was extremely hot; it wasn’t hot enough to burn someone, but it was contagious, making Zhen Li feel hot as well.
Her face felt hot, and her heart was heating up.
Initially, she intended to find the Jade Ruyi, but as she searched, her hands lingered on Lin Yun’s chest, reluctant to move away.
Zhen Li’s eyes grew more hazy. She felt so hot, but Lin Yun seemed so cool in contrast; she almost wished she could take off her clothes and embrace Lin Yun to cool herself down.
The blanket wrapped around Lin Yun suddenly burst into flames, and the fire swiftly spread to Zhen Li’s body. She hurriedly took off her Daoist robe and, gazing at Lin Yun’s body, a bold idea sprang into her mind.
Lin Yun was a very responsible person. If she secretly did something with him, he wouldn’t reject her anymore, right?
It was in that moment that Zhen Li suddenly understood the meaning of the divination she had made the day before.
"Love is hard to repress; when the time comes, heaven and earth lend their force."
This was describing the present moment!
Outside, Yuan Zihe and Green Lotus were evenly matched. As they fought, they moved away from the ship, both cautious not to damage it.
Green Lotus was especially wary lest the fallout of the battle harm Lin Yun, who he intended to use as a hostage, not to kill.
Now inside the cabin, only Lin Yun was there, unconscious and struggling with his feelings.
This was the opportunity fate had created for her!
Are you really going to let it pass by?
Inside, Zhen Li’s internal struggle had begun. On one hand, she longed for Lin Yun; on the other, she feared he would despise her.
But amid the conflict, her instincts were telling her to embrace Lin Yun, and at that moment, she felt a strange sensation in her body for the first time.
This feeling made her incredibly embarrassed, and the heat transferred from Lin Yun made her even more confused.
Eventually, she couldn’t resist and kissed Lin Yun’s lips.
The last thread of her rationality completely unraveled.
Zhen Li felt as if she was going to burst into flames, the fire in her heart growing fiercer.
Devoid of reason, relying solely on instinct, she clung to Lin Yun. She was too naive to even know what to do next; all she understood was to hold Lin Yun close and rub against him.
The last of her defenses, after enduring a period of high temperature, suddenly caught fire, burning away the last piece of her protection. But the flames didn’t harm Zhen Li; they simply enveloped her.
Feeling her bare skin completely in contact with Lin Yun’s, Zhen Li regained some semblance of clarity.
She suddenly realized what she was doing. At this moment, she might have had the power to stop everything.
In her mind, a little white figure of Zhen Li spoke, "You cannot fall like this..."
With a smack, the little white Zhen Li was silenced forever.
Between clarity and oblivion, Zhen Li chose to succumb to the latter.
As long as she was lost, it wouldn’t count as shameless, right?
Zhen Li’s face flush with embarrassment, she kissed Lin Yun’s lips once more. At this moment, she was still conscious...
