The moon was like a hook. The quiet light sprinkled down, as if it had spread a thin veil on the earth.
Lin Yuan looked up at the sky. Sometimes he couldn’t help but wonder, whether this world was just a planet, or was it as described in mythological stories, a round sky and square land?
He had read many different books over the years. Yet, none of them had any explanation about this.
Indeed.
There was no high technology here. The so-called “Flying Shuttle” was a kind of extraordinary power in this world—using runes to fly!
Once one reached the True Gang Realm, they could control themselves to rise into the air. Although the flying speed was not very fast, at least they would be able to fly.
As for how strong Tianyuan Warriors were, Lin Yuan was not sure. But it should be an effortless thing for them to soar in the sky, right?
Have you ever thought of flying out of the atmosphere to take a look? If all else fails, has anyone left a mark in a certain place and then followed a fixed direction, trying to see if they can return to the starting point?
Hearing Ji Dongge’s words, Lin Yuan’s mind narrowed slightly, glancing at the peerlessly beautiful woman in a white dress, and lightly saying, “The Daluo Sect Saintess, without permission, staying in my sister’s room for days, even more having thoughts of bringing her into the Daluo Sect, what do you think… Should I trust you?”
He had never seen the Daluo Sect Saintess, but he had seen her portrait. Ji Dongge, the Ninth on the Black List!
She was the only one who had not caused any major trouble or harm, yet was on the top ten of the Black List based on her identity alone.
When he was in the Demon Suppression Bureau, Lin Yuan was also warned by his seniors that, with their cultivation level, they must never lay a hand on this woman, as otherwise, it would only mean death for themselves!
“It seems that the young master has some biases towards the Daluo Sect.” Ji Dongge sighed lightly. Her slightly pale face under the moonlight had a delicate beauty to it.
“Well.” Lin Yuan stared at Ji Dongge’s slender figure retreating and said coldly, “The Daluo Sect is not a cult.”
“I know.” Lin Yuan stared at Ji Dongge’s slender figure, his tone chilly. “Otherwise, you would have died by now!”
The Demon Sect and cults were fundamentally different. The former just had some issues in their style of doing things and were not favored by ordinary people.
However, the latter could be said to have everyone calling for their heads. Wherever they appeared, they would be hunted down by everyone. Even the righteous sects and the Demon Sect, who had their differences, would temporarily join hands.
Before the incident in Black Mountain, Lingsheng Sect had never been seen as a cult because no evil god sacrifices had been discovered.
However, after the incident, it had been directly classified. There was no room for any turnaround!
This had been a consensus that had continued for who knows how many years, it couldn’t be changed, and it would never change.
“Is that so?”
Ji Dongge laughed softly. She slightly turned her body, the gentle wind passed by, outlining her beautiful figure as if she might float away with the wind at any moment, a faint smile playing at the corners of her lips.
“Does the young master think he can do it?” Her melodious voice was charming and gentle, without a hint of hostility, bringing a sense of calmness when heard.
“Or maybe, you can try!” Lin Yuan’s indifferent voice reverberated in the air, perfectly confined to a small area without spreading any further.
The sound reverberated in the air, but it was perfectly confined to a small area, without a trace spreading out.
“It’s indeed the True Gang Realm…”
Ji Dongge’s black and white eyes shimmered with admiration, sincerely praising, “Impressive! I entered the Daluo Sect at a young age, guided by great teachers, abundant resources. By the time I reached the same age as the young master, I had just broken through the True Gang Realm. I always found it strange, Xiao Yu, with such outstanding talent, how could you, as the elder brother, be so ordinary?”
“My talent is indeed nothing special.”
Seeing that she showed no intention of making a move, Lin Yuan retracted his gaze with waning interest. He wanted to see for himself how strong this renowned demoness Luo Tian was.
Breaking through the True Gang Realm at sixteen, though not knowing her exact age, she should be around twenty-five or older, and should have long entered the Jade Liquid Realm, right?
“Young Master is joking.” Ji Dongge lightly tucked the strands of hair by her ears, softly laughing, “If such talent is considered ordinary, wouldn’t most people in the world be mediocre?”
Lin Yuan was not interested in exchanging pleasantries. He lightly jumped off the eaves, walking towards the room, but a voice continued to reverberate in the sky: “Since you don’t intend to make a move, I won’t stay. However, do not think about bringing Xiao Yu into the Daluo Sect, or else do not blame me for being ruthless!”
“The young master can rest assured. Since I have promised Xiao Yu, I will never force anything.”
Ji Dongge’s ethereal voice echoed softly.
She still sat quietly on the eaves, her slender legs swinging unconsciously, a hint of loneliness faintly visible in her calm eyes.
“Saintess!”
Suddenly, a figure draped in black appeared beside her, whispering softly, “If that little girl truly has excellent talent, we can completely take her away and train her in secret…”
“Didn’t you understand what I said just now?”
Ji Dongge spoke in a faint tone. The man in black smiled, “Is the saintess worried that the girl will hold a grudge?”
“There’s actually no need to worry so much. If the saintess really doesn’t want to do it personally, we can do it instead. Just a few years later, she will naturally understand your good intentions…”
Ji Dongge suddenly turned her head, and a burst of killing intent erupted from her serene eyes.
Bang!
The man in black paled, as if struck by a heavy hammer, and was sent flying like a cannonball, crashing heavily onto the street.
A figure swiftly appeared, carrying away the black-clothed man who was barely breathing.
“Anyone who dares to act privately against Lin Xianyu, I will peel their skin off!”
Ji Dongge’s eyes glinted coldly, staring chillingly into the darkness in the distance, before her figure suddenly disappeared.
Inside the room below, Lin Yuan’s eyes slowly retracted the killing intent. He naturally wouldn’t fully trust Ji Dongge. The demonic sect is inherently fickle, capricious in their actions based on personal preferences, with changing attitudes being commonplace.
Believe their promises? Lin Yuan’s brain hadn’t rusted yet!
*
The next day. Lin Yuan walked out of the room, looking up at the overcast sky. It was going to rain heavily once again.
It rained.
In Black Mountain City…or near Black Mountain, rainy days are very common, especially in summer, often accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and heavy rain.
Over the years, it has been a common sight. According to legends passed down, this is the Black Mountain Old Demon showing anger.
Of course, many people scoff at it, never taking it seriously, just the imagination of ignorant common people.
Even Lin Yuan, who used to think it was absurd, now realizes that it might not be unrelated to the Black Mountain Old Demon, although the so-called “anger” is definitely fake.
Because, according to his speculation, that legendary old demon should be in a dormant state.
“Brother, are you awake?” Lin Xianyu sat in the hall, glanced at Lin Yuan indifferently, seeming a bit low in spirits, “The food is ready.”
Lin Yuan naturally understood the reason and didn’t say much, he washed up and sat at the table, eating his meal in silence.
After a while of silence, Lin Xianyu suddenly raised his head: “Brother, do you think there are good people in the demonic sect?”
Already, a few days ago, Ji Dongge had revealed her origins, just not mentioning her identity as a saintess.
The reason for mentioning this was to make Lin Xianyu remember her warning, not to tell anyone about her martial arts practice, as it could easily invite danger!
“Good people can be found everywhere.” Lin Yuan said casually as he ate, “There are scoundrels in the Demon Suppression Bureau, and in the demonic sect, there are those who stand up against injustice, but individual cases can’t represent everyone.”
“In the Demon Suppression Bureau, there are bad people, you can’t just think all of them are bad people”
“The same goes for the demonic sect, perhaps you have been lucky to meet kind-hearted individuals in the demonic sect, but you can’t deny that most demonic sect warriors have extreme personalities and act peculiarly.”
“The environment can somewhat influence a person’s character.” Lin Yuan said meaningfully.
“…Oh.” Lin Xianyu muttered softly as she stirred her rice in the bowl with her chopsticks.
She was only twelve years old after all, inexperienced in the world, and had not interacted with many people, growing up in this small town.
Characters like Luo Tian Demoness Ji Dongge suddenly intruding into her narrow world, expanding her horizons and enriching her knowledge, inevitably stirred her thoughts.
Lin Yuan glanced at his younger sister and didn’t say much more. He had no intention of forcibly restraining Lin Xianyu’s life, letting things take their natural course.
Lin Xianyu had cultivated the martial arts of Daluo Sect, and it was impossible to hide it forever. There would likely be some waves in the future.
But so what? As long as one is strong enough, all waves will eventually calm down!
Lin Yuan vaguely remembered. Ji Dongge later had a falling out with the Daluo Sect, causing quite a stir, but the specific reasons were not disclosed, only that it was related to her background.
It’s related to background.
“Come over here,” Lin Yuan suddenly spoke.
“What’s wrong, brother?” Lin Xianyu was a bit puzzled, but obediently walked to his side.
Lin Yuan reached out his hand and placed it on her white wrist, silently infusing her meridians with a strand of Gang Qi carrying a scorching heat.
“Uh, it’s hot…” Lin Xianyu squirmed a bit uncomfortably, a hint of pain appearing between her brows.
“Hmm?” Lin Yuan furrowed his brows slightly, instantly retracting the Gang Qi, “It completely contradicts the martial arts I practice.”
He had originally intended to pass on his martial arts to Lin Xianyu, but from the testing just now, Xianyu’s practice seemed to be an extremely Yin-based martial arts!
Therefore, as Lin Yuan’s scorching Gang Qi infiltrated her body, Xianyu’s pervading Yin meridians instinctively began to reject it.
Yin and Yang are incompatible!
“Never mind,” Lin Yuan shook his head, “I’ll find you a suitable martial arts practice when I have time. Unless there are special circumstances, the martial arts of Daluo Sect should not be easily revealed.”
“Okay, I understand!”
Lin Xianyu nodded earnestly. Although she occasionally argued with Lin Yuan, when it came to serious matters, she was very obedient and never rebellious.
“Brother, be polite to my savior when you talk to him later. He has a bad temper, if a fight breaks out just from a few words…”
On the street, Ji Ling had a serious expression. The tall young man beside him shook his head and chuckled:
“Don’t worry, although I work in the Demon Suppression Bureau, I have always only slain demons and monsters. Besides, he saved your life after all. Even if a fight really breaks out, are you afraid that I’ll kill him?”
Silent.
No, I’m worried that he’ll kill you…
Ji Ling tentatively admitted that although her brother’s strength was not weak, with the cultivation of True Gang Realm at the age of thirty, the opponent here was Lin Yuan!
There would be absolutely no suspense in the battle result!
“Oh?”
Suddenly, the tall young man paused his steps, staring doubtfully in the distance, “Is that…”
What’s wrong? Ji Ling subconsciously followed his gaze and saw an ordinary middle-aged man.
She looked puzzled: “Brother, do you know that person?”
“I do.”
The tall young man spoke softly. His gaze scanned the surroundings and quickly noticed at least a dozen people in disguise on the street.
Vendors, fortune tellers, pedestrians, diners..
“Even this person has shown up, has there been any strange incidents in Black Mountain City recently?” The tall young man frowned.
“Strange incidents?” Ji Ling blinked, looking puzzled, “There haven’t been any, the only thing was the incident with Lingsheng Sect, but that was resolved a few days ago. Brother, is that person’s identity very special?”
After carefully scanning him, she still couldn’t see anything out of the ordinary.
“Is it very special?”
She carefully looked at him again, but still couldn’t see anything exceptional, as if he was just an extremely ordinary middle-aged man.
Just then, the middle-aged man seemed to notice something, casually turned his head to look at them.
In an instant, Ji Ling only felt a tightness in her chest, as if being stared at by an extremely terrifying monster, the overwhelming murderous aura swept in like a tide, and fine cold sweat instantly covered her forehead.
Swish!
The tall young man stepped forward suddenly, blocking that line of sight for her, and the middle-aged man made a respectful gesture.
Seemingly recognizing him, the middle-aged man looked slightly surprised, then a smile appeared on his face as he waved to them.
“Let’s go, don’t speak much when we get there.” The tall young man said in a deep voice, and Ji Ling nodded hastily, her face still somewhat pale.
She was clear that the middle-aged man just now was not deliberately targeting her, it was just a casual glance that made her unable to bear it.
Soon, they arrived by the side of the middle-aged man.
However, the man did not stop, just slowed down slightly, continuing to walk forward.
“Sir!” The tall young man respectfully called in a low voice, and then pointed to Ji Ling beside him, “This is my junior sister Ji Ling.”
“I’ve met Sir!”
Ji Ling also nodded aside and spoke, and then she understood that this person should be someone high up in the Demon Suppression Bureau.
“Hn.”
The middle-aged man smiled and said, “Xiao Ming, why did you come to Black Mountain City? Is your father alright recently?”
“Answering to Sir, father is well, he specifically asked me to greet you.”
Ji Ming respectfully replied. “I came here because a few days ago, my junior sister had some trouble in Black Mountain, the guards responsible for protection had all died, so I rushed over as soon as I received the news.
The middle-aged man listened for a moment, seemingly listening to someone speak.
Soon.
He nodded slightly, apparently understanding the whole story: “The Lingsheng Sect is conducting evil god sacrifices, they deserve to be wiped out, high command has already issued a death order, whoever catches any Lingsheng Sect members, arrest them all, it doesn’t matter if they haven’t done anything bad, deal with them in half a month!”
“It should be so.” Ji Ming solemnly nodded, “Sir personally coming here, could it be for something related to Black Mountain City…”
His eyes showed a searching look. “Oh, nothing is wrong in Black Mountain City, quite peaceful.” The middle-aged man smiled and shook his head, “I came here for another important matter and to meet a little fellow. Since we’ve met here, why not go together?”
“Accompanying Sir is an honor for me!” Ji Ming did not dare to refuse and immediately nodded in agreement. He then casually asked, “May I know who this outstanding person is that has caught your attention?”
The middle-aged man continued walking, replying casually, “Oh, his name is Lin Yuan.”
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