Zombie Bodyguard-Chapter 1476 - 1473: Undercurrents Beneath the Calm

"What are you staring at? Take off that mask already!" Women are always sensitive, and Ning Luoxi immediately noticed Lin Tian’s wandering gaze, glaring at him fiercely.

Lin Tian, with skin thick as a castle wall, took off his mask and chuckled, "It’s closest to me, not really my fault."

"Shameless!" Ning Luoxi snorted softly, delivering a punch out of the blue, aiming right for Lin Tian’s eye, determined to give him panda eyes.

Damn, this little girl is still so fiery, always ready to fight rather than talk, Lin Tian thought to himself. But he didn’t want to become a national treasure, so he raised his hand, fingers spread, and caught the little girl’s fist accurately.

With a loud bang, the force of their clash stirred up a breeze, and Lin Tian was secretly astonished. This little girl was serious, and her skill seemed to have increased again. What kind of talent is that? Other Ancient Martial Artists would be ashamed to death if they knew.

He was surprised, but Ning Luoxi was even more so, the Female Warrior’s eyes unable to hide her shock, "Lin Tian, your skill... has increased so quickly?"

Both of them were astute; a single exchange revealed the changes in each other’s strength. What Ning Luoxi didn’t know was that during Lin Tian’s trip to England, a lot had happened. Obtaining the Zombie Ancestor Houqing’s blood essence, his strength increased significantly, and he almost advanced to a Second-level Green-eyed Zombie. Unfortunately, he was just a bit short.

Lin Tian withdrew his blocking hand, modestly saying, "The more I practice, the more I grow; I can’t help it. But you, your skills have also grown significantly."

Regarding Lin Tian’s false modesty, Ning Luoxi looked at him with disdain and said, "If you say that out loud, the other Ancient Martial Artists will beat you up."

But she also knew that Lin Tian didn’t care about those Ancient Martial Artists at all. She shook her head slightly, "Actually, my skill growth has a bit to do with you." 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

"Has something to do with me?" Lin Tian asked, curious.

Ning Luoxi nodded affirmatively, "Remember the Blue Snake Grass we picked together? After taking it, I temporarily mitigated some of the violent factors from the Starfall Battle God Technique, and unexpectedly, my power grew. It was a pleasant surprise."

Upon hearing the reason, Lin Tian couldn’t feel happy. The playful smile on his face disappeared, replaced by a serious expression, "For others, gaining power is something to be happy about, but for you, it’s not good news. The stronger you become, the harder it will be to control the violent outbursts."

Ning Luoxi took it lightly, smiling and saying nonchalantly, "After consuming the Blue Snake Grass, I knew it was a double-edged sword for me: suppressing the violent factors temporarily, while also increasing my power. But more power means more difficulty in controlling myself during outbursts. However, this was my choice, and I have no regrets."

"It seems there’s only one solution to your problem: finding the complete Starfall Battle God Technique," Lin Tian said with a slight frown.

"Let’s talk about that later. I’m asking you, what are you doing here, dressed like this?" Ning Luoxi shifted the topic away from herself.

"Uh, it’s a long story. To put it simply, I appeared here as a Pharmacist but didn’t want anyone to know, so this was the only option. But I’m more curious why you’re here incognito at an auction?" Lin Tian asked, intrigued.

Ning Luoxi, although an Ancient Martial Artist, held a rather special status. Formally speaking, she was official personnel, while those in the Ancient Martial World were people of the Jianghu. Her appearance in the Ancient Martial World made her identity quite a sensitive issue.

"Today, I’m attending the auction as a Martial Artist, but I’m also on a mission. The mission’s goal is the Meteoric Heart," Ning Luoxi candidly admitted.

Lin Tian found it even stranger, puzzled, "Does that mean you have your eyes on the Meteoric Heart? That suggests I inadvertently disrupted your mission. But wait, aren’t you guys well funded? Why didn’t you keep bidding?"

Ning Luoxi gave Lin Tian a sidelong glance, exasperated, "Who told you we’re not short on funds? Our budget is limited; we can’t compare to you wealthy folks. Besides, we’re only interested in the Meteoric Heart; it’s not a must-have for us. My main task is to ensure it doesn’t fall into foreign hands."

"Foreign hands?" Lin Tian frowned slightly, understanding Ning Luoxi’s mission but not the meaning behind those words.

"You may not know, but today’s auction had already caught the attention of foreign powers, especially Japan’s Sun Shadow Association. They somehow found out about the Meteoric Heart auction and set their sights on it. The Meteoric Heart is a material superior to black iron; neither we nor the Ancient Martial World can allow it to fall into foreign hands," Ning Luoxi stated solemnly.

"Damn, the Sun Shadow Association again. We just took down one of their bases last time and they still haven’t learned," Lin Tian expressed his frustration. It hadn’t been long since they took down the Shrine, and the Sun Shadow Association was truly a nuisance.

Suddenly, remembering something, he was surprised, "So earlier, you suspected my identity?"

Ning Luoxi snickered gleefully, "Who told you to dress so weirdly and hide your identity? If you hadn’t revealed yourself in time, there’s no way you’d have left Qinglan Garden."

Maybe not, Lin Tian thought, but he was still curious, "So you’ve placed a lot of agents, then? Do Langya Pavilion and Qingshuang Pavilion know about this?"

Qinglan Garden is an outer division of Qingshuang Pavilion; generally, any operation by Ning Luoxi would logically have Qingshuang Pavilion informed.

"Of course they know. The top tiers of Qingshuang Pavilion and Langya Pavilion have been informed. If necessary, they’ll assist us. The hidden power in Tang City is more terrifying than you can imagine. Even if Sun Shadow Association experts come, they’ll never return," Ning Luoxi declared confidently.

Lin Tian nodded, saying, "That’s true. Although we Huaxia people sometimes have internal conflicts, we’re very united against outsiders."

"Alright, now that I know the Meteoric Heart is in your hands, I’m relieved. I should head back and report." Ning Luoxi glanced at Lin Tian, speaking in a somewhat lighthearted tone.

After saying this, she turned to leave. That nonchalant demeanor left Lin Tian slightly annoyed. Yes, annoyed, he helplessly said, "Luoxi, we haven’t seen each other in a long time. Aren’t you going to stay a few more days? Don’t you miss me at all? I’ve been missing you, my fellow warrior. Wouldn’t it be nice to go shopping, have a meal, and enjoy some romantic moments?"

"Hmph, save those words for the young ladies," Ning Luoxi snorted coldly, leaving without looking back, but a smile appeared on her lips unconsciously.

"Luoxi, I forgot to tell you, maybe in the next few days, I’ll be refining the Meteoric Heart. If you’re interested, you can come and watch. And of course, if you could lend a hand, that would be even better," Lin Tian shouted lightly at the retreating slender figure of the little girl.