Chapter 1658: Deceiving an Innocent Girl
"Sigh, since things have already come to this, I don't blame you anymore."
Ling Feng took a deep breath and spoke with a solemn expression, "Right now, the only thing I want is to grow stronger and bring back the woman I love."
"Mhm! You absolutely have to work hard!"
Yue Huaqing nodded heavily while wiping away tears, encouraging Ling Feng at the same time.
This saintess of the Yunluo Sacred Land was truly inexperienced in worldly matters. Ling Feng had completely talked her into believing every word. She really was innocent to the core.
"Thank you, Fairy Yue. You're truly a good person."
Ling Feng looked at Yue Huaqing gratefully.
What he had said earlier was not entirely deception. Especially his determination to bring Mu Qianxue back, that was a vow born from the depths of his heart.
A vow that would never change for eternity.
"Sigh, it's all because I was too desperate to escape back then. That's how I indirectly ruined your life."
Yue Huaqing bit her lip guiltily before saying softly, "Ling... Junior Brother Ling, from now on, I'll just call you Junior Brother Ling."
"Of course. Then I'll call you Senior Sister Yue." Ling Feng smiled and nodded. "The three Sacred Lands should stand together as one anyway."
"Mhm!"
Yue Huaqing nodded vigorously.
"Junior Brother Ling, thank you for forgiving me. Actually... actually, that yellow jade seal wasn't some heirloom from my grandfather. That jade seal was the Yellow Emperor Seal."
"Sigh, I already guessed as much."
Ling Feng shook his head helplessly.
"But there's nothing I can do about it now. The Yellow Emperor Seal was confiscated by the Canglong Demon Ruler. I heard it's even been sealed away, so I probably have no way to return it to you anymore."
"That's not your fault."
Yue Huaqing stepped closer and gently patted Ling Feng's shoulder. Narrowing her beautiful eyes, she smiled warmly.
"Don't worry, I won't ask you for the Yellow Emperor Seal anymore. And also, you absolutely have to keep working hard. I really think you'll be able to win your Miss Mu back someday."
"You're an incredible genius."
"And also... a very good man."
"Hehe..."
Ling Feng's old face reddened slightly.
For a moment, a deep sense of guilt surged within him. He even hesitated over whether he should tell this woman the truth.
But after thinking it over, he gave up on the idea.
He had worked far too hard collecting the three Five Emperors Seals. There was no way he could simply hand one back now.
At worst, if some great opportunity appeared in the future, he could share one-fifth of the benefits with Yue Huaqing. That would at least ease his conscience a little.
"Thank you."
Ling Feng nodded toward Yue Huaqing.
"It's getting late. We should both head back."
"Mhm!"
Yue Huaqing nodded again.
"Then I'll see you during the Sunset Heaven Selection, Junior Brother Ling! Also, if there's ever anything you need help with, you can tell me anytime. Even if you don't blame me, I still caused you so much suffering. I... I want to make it up to you somehow."
"You're being too polite, Senior Sister Yue."
Ling Feng smiled faintly and cupped his fists.
"Then, farewell."
Ling Feng could only laugh bitterly inwardly.
Were there really such pure-hearted women in this world?
Yue Huaqing watched Ling Feng's departing figure and suddenly began sobbing again.
"Wuwuwu... this is so touching... wuwuwu..."
Hearing Yue Huaqing crying from the distance, Ling Feng felt another wave of guilt rise within him.
Wasn't deceiving her like this a little too sinful?
"Heehee, Master, you're so bad! You actually tricked such an innocent girl like that!"
A flash of purple light appeared as Zifeng landed on Ling Feng's shoulder, wiggling his brows mischievously while mocking him.
Fortunately, the Despicable Donkey had devoured a huge amount of Great Peng blood essence earlier and had already fallen into deep sleep. Otherwise, that fellow would definitely have mocked him even more outrageously than Zifeng.
Ling Feng rolled his eyes at the little fellow.
"What do you know? This is called adapting to the situation! Also, have you finished assembling the magical treasure box I gave you? How dare you sneak out halfway through!"
Zifeng immediately looked miserable.
"Master, that magical treasure box is way too hard! It's seriously impossible!"
"If it wasn't difficult, how would it prove how smart you are? Right?"
Ling Feng grinned slyly.
"That's true!" Zifeng instantly puffed up proudly. "I'm the smartest in the world... no wait, Master is first and I'm second!"
After receiving a bit of praise from Ling Feng, the little fellow immediately became smug and delighted.
"Okay, Master! Just wait for my good news!"
With another flash of purple light, Zifeng instantly slipped back into the Five Elements Heavenly Palace.
"Hehe..."
Ling Feng raised a brow and laughed softly.
This "second smartest in the world" really was easy to fool.
...
The next day at noon, just as Ling Feng expected, Lin Mu finally arrived.
This fellow was an absolute king among connections and backers.
Not only did he have Saint Lady Bi Luo as his elder sister, but both the Hall Master of the Profound Thunder Hall and the Hall Master of the Tempest Wind Hall were pursuing her. Naturally, they treated Lin Mu like a precious little ancestor.
Within the sect, he could practically do whatever he wanted.
As long as he did not tear a hole through the heavens themselves, nobody would seriously bother with him.
Otherwise, considering how many years this guy had spent sneaking around the female bathhouses of various halls, he would have been beaten to death hundreds of times already.
"Wahaha! Brother Ling, I'm back! Did you miss me or not?"
The moment Ling Feng heard that noisy voice, he knew Lin Mu had returned.
However, the first person to rush out and greet him was naturally Senior Sister Yu Linglong.
"Lin... Senior Brother Lin!"
The moment Yu Linglong saw Lin Mu, her little face instantly turned bright red. Still, compared to before, she looked noticeably calmer now.
It seemed that only when Lin Mu was around did she feel secure.
"So it's Little Yu'er!"
Without the slightest restraint, Lin Mu reached over and pinched Yu Linglong's slightly chubby cheeks. Then he casually wrapped an arm around her fragrant shoulders and grinned.
"So? Did you miss your senior brother?"
"Mhm... mhm..."
Yu Linglong's face flushed even redder as she nodded softly.
Unfortunately, Lin Mu's sneaky eyes were already darting around everywhere, completely failing to notice the little girl's reaction beside him.
Before he even managed to see Ling Feng, Saint Lady Bi Luo appeared first within the main hall.
The dignified and serious Hall Master of the Earth Spirit Hall glared at him angrily.
"You unruly brat. Who allowed you to come here? All you ever do is fool around instead of cultivating properly. You don't even qualify to participate in the competition!"
"Hehe, Sis, haven't I already been working really hard lately?"
Lin Mu laughed shamelessly.
"Besides, after not seeing you for just a few days, I feel like you've become even prettier!"
"You brat!"
Saint Lady Bi Luo truly had no way to deal with him. Shaking her head helplessly, she finally sighed.
"You can stay here if you want, but don't cause trouble. Everyone still needs to prepare for the Sunset Heaven Selection."
Then she glanced meaningfully toward Yu Linglong.
"And you. Spend some time encouraging your Junior Sister Linglong properly."
Naturally, Saint Lady Bi Luo could clearly see how dependent Yu Linglong had become on Lin Mu. Unfortunately, this younger brother of hers never acted seriously for even a single day.
As his elder sister, she truly worried herself sick over him.
"Hehe, Little Yu'er is already amazing."
Lin Mu casually pinched Yu Linglong's cheek again.
"Little Yu'er, during this Sunset Heaven Selection, even if you don't take first place, you should at least make the top ten, right? If you really enter the top ten, then the next time I travel the world, I'll bring you along with me!"
"Really?"
Yu Linglong's eyes instantly lit up with excitement as she looked at Lin Mu hopefully.
"Of course it's true!" Lin Mu patted his chest confidently. "When I, Lin Mu, say something, I always keep my word!"
"Mhm mhm! That's wonderful!"
Yu Linglong nodded fiercely.
Deep inside her heart, the little girl silently swore that she absolutely had to enter the top ten.
And at that very moment, a terrifying expert fully awakened.
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