Chapter 506: Chapter 14: Don’t Be Afraid
Lin Yun wasn’t actually brave, he just occasionally spoke his mind without much thought.
Fortunately, Lin Yu had always been the virtuous wife and caring mother in front of Lin Yun. Even if Lin Yun made a tiny mistake, she wouldn’t show him a cold face, let alone chop him with a sword. She acted as if nothing had happened, revealing a gentle smile, and said, "Miss Bai would probably be very happy if she knew you thought of her like that."
Lin Yun: "..."
What to do, he suddenly felt a terrifying aura emanating from Lin Yu...
"I was just saying that casually, right, let’s not disturb the High Priest with his gu cultivating. How about we take a walk around?"
Lin Yun timidly took Lin Yu’s hand, putting on a pitiful expression as he coyly pleaded for mercy.
Lin Yu eventually softened her heart. She was a bit angry, yet couldn’t help wanting to laugh.
"Let’s go."
By uttering those two words, she had forgiven Lin Yun.
In her heart, Lin Yu complained to herself, feeling fortunate it was she who had come to the Southern Border with Lin Yun. If it had been Dongfang Hongyue, she wouldn’t have just used a whirlwind to send them off earlier; she probably would have incinerated them on the spot.
This was mainly because Dongfang Hongyue was relatively weak here and was more easily provoked. In comparison, Lin Yu considered herself to be at least middle of the road in terms of tolerance.
While praising her own magnanimity in her heart, she also didn’t forget to take a jab at Dongfang Hongyue, making Lin Yu’s mood somewhat better.
Out of politeness, the High Priest casually instructed, "Qiuniang, please take our esteemed guests for a walk around."
Qiuniang did not speak, she simply walked ahead of Lin Yun and Lin Yu. Then, looking back to see them slowly following, she continued forward.
Lin Yu felt something was strange about Qiuniang, yet she couldn’t pinpoint exactly what. Seeing how naturally Lin Yun followed her, Lin Yu couldn’t help but feel a twinge of jealousy.
Qiuniang was just an ordinary woman, and her face wasn’t even fully visible. Why was Lin Yun so interested in her?
Or could it be that Lin Yun, this guy, really couldn’t move an inch when he saw a pretty girl?
Her patience had its limits!
While Lin Yu was quietly feeling jealous, Lin Yun had his hands stuffed in his robe, with his index finger quivering wildly as if possessed by Katou Taka.
It wasn’t that he was really that anxious, and this was not the place for street performance. Besides, he already had the ability to transmit messages secretly, but he deliberately chose not to use it. Ah, just for fun!
But Wang Wanqiu was also one to endure. She didn’t speak a word on the way, nor did she respond or retaliate against Lin Yun.
Lin Yun didn’t quite understand the situation. Seeing Wang Wanqiu not revealing her identity, he didn’t act as a pig-headed teammate and played his cards openly.
For all he knew, the High Priest might be monitoring them in the shadows!
The High Priest was probably not human, but since Lin Yu had also shown a thirst for his blood, Lin Yun was a bit uncertain about the High Priest’s makeup.
Was he from the Demon Race, a demon, or someone peculiar like Lin Yu? Lin Yun couldn’t determine yet, but his instinct told him that the possibility of being from the Demon Race was greater.
Anyway, whoever consumed his essence blood became his people.
"Qiuniang, are you familiar with this mountain? Do you know of the secluded and thrilling places that the Tribal Chief of Bajiao Village mentioned?"
When Lin Yun asked this, the look in Lin Yu’s eyes changed.
It was a mix of astonishment and confusion.
Goodness, he just pitifully begged for forgiveness using puppy dog eyes, and now he’s showing his true colors?
Without a word, Qiuniang still silently led the way.
"Could it be that you witches are not allowed to speak when serving the Divine Spirits?"
Lin Yun kept asking questions, but Qiuniang still gave no answer and continued walking, leading them out of the Divine Temple.
Lin Yu pinched Lin Yun on the waist when she saw how enthusiastic he was towards Qiuniang, unable to restrain herself.
"You better stop right there!"
Lin Yu’s gaze conveyed a message, ’A tiger doesn’t show its might, do you think I’m not a tigress?’
Lin Yun could only respond with a pitiful and innocent look in his eyes.
Lin Yu immediately became suspicious and transmitted her voice saying, "What exactly are you doing?"
In the presence of the High Priest, Lin Yu did not use secret voice transmission since this method wasn’t completely confidential. Being in the same realm, one could detect the fluctuations of Divine Soul power. Even if the content of the transmission wasn’t discernible, it was still highly inappropriate.
It was like whispering in front of others, prone to causing misunderstandings.
Now without such concerns, Lin Yun replied, "The thing I’m about to discuss, you must not be afraid."
"Go ahead, I have the ability to protect you, I won’t be scared."
"That High Priest, might very well be the Demon Clan Leader, Wu Xin."
Lin Yu: "..."
If there was anyone in the world she wasn’t a match for, it would only be the Demon Clan Leader, Wu Xin.
Although Lin Yu had never faced Wu Xin, according to Fang Yu’s description, Wu Xin was not on the same level as her; only Yuxuan could possibly discipline Wu Xin.
But with Yuxuan’s sudden death, there probably was no one else in this world who could be Wu Xin’s opponent. Lin Yu was confident, but she also knew her own limits.
Within the same realm, with the Gale Sword and her own Sword Intent, if the opponent didn’t have a Divine Artifact, they were most likely not her match. If the opponent had a Divine Artifact, she should be able to manage a fifty-fifty fight.
But if it was in a higher realm, then she wouldn’t be able to handle it.
Lin Yu didn’t know what powers the Defiant Heavenly Realm possessed, but being able to break the Heavenly Mandate and merge the Three Souls as One must be stronger than someone like her who couldn’t.
"Are you sure?"
Lin Yu had already begun considering ways to escape, possibly influenced by her prolonged exposure to Dongfang Hongyue; she was gradually becoming like Dongfang Hongyue.
When in doubt, run first.
Who would have thought that searching for an antidote for Lin Yun would lead them right into Wu Xin’s arms?
After that day on Yuqing Mountain, Wu Xin would have been injured, though how much she had recovered over these days was uncertain. A dying camel is still bigger than a horse; it’s unknown how much of her power she could have restored.
"Not certain, maybe just an ordinary member of the Demon Race, anyway, she’s not human."
Lin Yun spoke with conviction. Lin Yu didn’t know where his confidence came from, but she still chose to believe him.
Not only that, but she also regained her composure.
"Whether she is Wu Xin or not, since she doesn’t dare to confront us directly and chooses to conceal herself, it shows she’s not confident in dealing with me. If that’s the case, we should strike first!"
Lin Yu, who had just been thinking about running away, suddenly changed her mind to a direct confrontation.
Cowardly at first, then recklessly bold, she was indeed terrifying.
"No need to rush. We shouldn’t fight an uncertain battle. Let’s gather some intelligence first," Lin Yun suggested.
Only then did Lin Yu understand Lin Yun’s thoughtful intentions and said, "Are you trying to probe for military intelligence through Qiuniang?"
"I’m not trying to probe for anything through her, she’s one of our own!"
As they reached this point in their conversation, Qiuniang had also just stopped. They had arrived at a secluded corner.
Qiuniang slowly lifted the veil from her face...
