Chapter 505: Chapter 13 Bai Gan
Gao Qing and Bai Gan arrived at the Divine Temple just in time to hear the High Priest offering Lin Yu and Lin Yun accommodations.
Gao Qing immediately spoke up to intervene, "The Divine Temple is a place of tranquility, and the two distinguished guests might find it rather dull here. Why not go to Black Wind Fort instead? There happens to be a campfire party tonight, and it’s a rare opportunity for both of you, having come from the Central Plains, to enjoy yourselves."
"White Wind Stronghold has one too, and it’s even more suitable for a couple. It is said that lovers who dance together under the moon will receive blessings from the Goddess! Going to Black Wind Fort isn’t the same—they’re known for their rowdiness, and I’m afraid it might sully your eyes."
Lin Yun: "..."
Now that you mention it, I’m really curious about what kind of rowdiness they’re up to.
Not that I mean anything by it, just curious.
The timing of Bai Gan and Gao Qing’s appearance was just perfect. They both extended their invitations to Lin Yun and Lin Yu at the same time, with Bai Gan even taking the opportunity to throw some shade at Black Wind Fort.
They were both perspiring profusely and breathing softly; as cultivators who had been traveling for some time, they were still covered in sweat and breathing quite rapidly.
However, having grown accustomed to the demure and graceful demeanor of female cultivators from the Central Plains, Lin Yun found their behavior somewhat exaggerated.
Be honest, are you two using your panting as an opportunity to flaunt your undulations?
If that’s the case, please do it with a bit more gusto.
Lin Yun’s gaze swept subtly over the two ladies, who both had respectable figures, then turned back to the High Priest.
"If you wish to go to a lively place for some fun, that is also fine. You can return to the Divine Temple in three days."
Good, she didn’t insist on us staying.
Lin Yun knew that the High Priest was likely calculating how to quickly get rid of him so she could get to work on the blood he had provided.
That altar was pitch-black, and one couldn’t see what was going on inside, so it was possible the High Priest had a means to preserve all the blood or extract it directly from within the Gu Worms.
But...
The blood Lin Yun had taken out was, in fact, a trap.
The reason for condensing it into a lump was also to cover up his tracks.
The blood on the outside was harmless, but the drop at the very center had been engraved with a Slave Mark by Lin Yun using Divine Sense, a secret technique taught by Hu Yuling. Only one drop was special.
According to the High Priest, only one Gu Worm would survive to become the Gu Worm King. If the Gu that consumed the drop of blood with the Slave Mark were killed by another Gu, when the victor consumed the dead Gu, the essence blood would enter its body.
No matter what, the last surviving Gu Worm King would be Lin Yun’s slave. The notion of using Lin Yun’s blood to nurture Gu was impossible.
If the High Priest intended to consume it herself, that would be even better.
Losing a worm and gaining a person, this deal was not a loss.
The fact that only one drop was engraved was due to the sheer difficulty; in such a short amount of time, even with the strength of Lin Yun’s Divine Sense, he could only engrave one. Continuing to do so, as long as the High Priest wasn’t a fool, she should have noticed something was off.
Lin Yun was also giving the High Priest some time to see what she would do; in any case, the trap was set, just waiting for her to fall into it.
But going out with people from other tribes wasn’t meaningful. Lin Yun wanted to make contact with the Witches and also exchange information more in-depth with Wang Wanqiu.
"There’s no need to visit other strongholds; the serenity of the Divine Temple is just right for someone sickly like me to recuperate. Besides, the scenery on the mountain looks quite nice. High Priest, why not assign a Witch to guide us and simply take us for a walk around?"
"Why bother looking for a Witch, little brother? I’m also very familiar with this area around the Divine Temple. Let me be the one to take you sightseeing!"
Bai Gan seized the opportunity and moved closer to Lin Yun.
Everyone understands what she’s after.
Gao Qing wasn’t about to be outdone, either. She pushed her way forward, casting a coquettish glance at Lin Yun and said, "I’m quite familiar with this place too, and moreover, I know of a few especially secretive and thrilling spots that nobody else does!"
When talking about secret and thrilling places, Gao Qing also gave a subtle hint.
The charm of this mature woman was something Bai Gan could just not learn.
The real tease was this woman here. Bai Gan was already lively and extroverted, but still no match for the combat-experienced Gao Qing.
She clenched her fists, her strategies exhausted, but then she heard Lin Yu’s cold snort.
From the beginning until now, Lin Yu hadn’t involved herself much with Lin Yun’s affairs, seemingly a wife of great magnanimity. It led Gao Qing and Bai Gan to become increasingly presumptuous, knowing full well that Lin Yun was married yet still making their moves in front of Lin Yu—more than that, with all sorts of implications.
Did they really just commit an offense in front of the wife?
Lin Yu at one point wondered if she had given them too much leeway.
She wouldn’t mind Lin Yun flirting with women; she could just deal with Lin Yun later, but for them to tease Lin Yun in front of her was truly ignorance of what ’death’ meant.
"There’s no need for such enthusiasm from both of you. Also, please go back and tell your Tribal Chiefs not to indulge in these improper practices. We have no intention of meddling in Southern Border affairs, so save your efforts."
Having said that, Lin Yu raised her hand and sent out a gust of wind. Bai Gan and Gao Qing felt an irresistible force as their entire bodies were lifted by the wind, spiraling up into the sky.
Good grief, a spiral ascension to the heavens—that must feel amazing!
Lin Yu taught these two vixens a good lesson with this move; it wouldn’t hurt, but it was enough to make them suffer for a while.
However, suddenly a long white cloth fluttered down from the sky, and Lin Yun instinctively caught it, also smelling a faint scent of herbs.
Considering Bai Gan’s distinctive attire, wrapped around her body with strips of cloth, Lin Yun couldn’t help but look up. His eyesight had always been quite good, and at that moment, he saw... light.
The sun today was especially dazzling.
Lin Yu’s face turned dark in an instant.
Meanwhile, Bai Gan felt a chill on her body and hurriedly crossed her arms over her chest.
This wind was really just too wicked!
Bai Gan’s cheeks burned with heat, and she was at a loss.
Although she had approached Lin Yun under her brother’s command, for the future of the White Wind Stronghold and the White Wind Tribe, she was willing to make any sacrifice. But at the end of the day, she was still a young girl.
While Southern Border’s young women tended to be passionate and bold, and her daily attire was very cool, there were still limits; no girl would want to expose her body for all to see. Only the man in her heart was allowed that privilege.
This time, instead of closing the distance with Lin Yun, she just angered Lin Yu. She accomplished nothing, giving Lin Yun an eyeful for free, after having rushed all this way only to be blown away by the wind.
It really was just like her name.
Bai Gan (wasted effort)!
On the mountain, Lin Yun watched Bai Gan and Gao Qing leaving in the distance. As he pulled back his gaze, he noticed Lin Yu’s face was extremely sullen, and he couldn’t help but try to change the subject. But in a moment of heat to the head, he blurted out, "Do all with the surname Bai tend to be very pale?"
Lin Yu: "..."
High Priest: "..."
In his entire life, he had never seen such a brave man, but this time... he had.
