Chapter 403: I Want to Tell You a Secret…

A loud bang echoed from not far away. Simultaneously, Spear Qi surged, and black flames burned in the air like a volcanic eruption.

Whether it was Yun Yun or the Cultivators from the Soul and Technique Factions, all of them looked up.

Nearby, the Cultivators surrounding Long Leier and Long Yaner were all repelled.

A man wearing an Asura mask stepped forward, one pace at a time, until he reached the side of the twin sisters and shielded them behind him.

They looked at this man holding a long spear.

That black mask, that long spear where blood-red and black Qi intertwined.

One didn’t even need to think to know exactly who this man was.

A few days ago, they had seen him in the sky above Tianji City.

Going back even further, the news circulating throughout the entire Myriad Laws World was all about him.

The Demonic Son of the Ten Thousand Demon Sect—Lin Xun!

A peerless Genius who had reappeared in the world!

When they were at Tianji City, no one knew why Lin Xun had appeared.

But no one looked into it too deeply; after all, it was none of their business.

However, they hadn’t expected that while they hadn’t gone looking for trouble with him, he would take the initiative to come to their door.

“Is Your Excellency Lin Xun?”

The leader of the Soul Faction frowned and asked.

“So what if I am? So what if I’m not?” Lin Xun’s muffled voice came from beneath the mask.

“May I ask what Your Excellency’s business is here?”

The leader of the Technique Faction was also starting to feel unsettled.

This was a golden opportunity to eliminate the Dragon Cry Twin Girls.

If they missed this chance…

They didn’t know when the next one would be.

Within the Holy Land, after a thousand years of effort from Long Ming, he had tried his best to ease the relationship between the Soul and Technique Factions and promote Soul-Technique Dual Cultivation, which had yielded some results.

Within the Holy Land, many people still viewed the two Saintesses as spiritual symbols; they were the glue holding the two factions together.

Therefore, Long Yaner and Long Leier either had to join one side or die.

This way, when those who held them as ‘glue’ lost their faith, the moment the sisters Long Leier and Long Yaner died, the bond of the Dragon Cry Holy Land would completely snap.

And now, although Lin Xun had appeared…

Lin Xun’s old injuries had flared up in the Rootless Secret Realm, plus that terrifying Heavenly Tribulation from before—they didn’t believe that with two in the Immortal Realm and eight in the Jade Purity Realm on their side, they couldn’t beat a single, heavily scarred Lin Xun.

“I’ll give you a chance to live. Get lost.”

Lin Xun didn’t answer them directly, and his tone sounded extremely impolite.

To everyone present, the words ‘get lost’ were undoubtedly like being stepped on and insulted at will.

Which of the Cultivators who could reach the Upper Five Realms wasn’t a favored child of heaven?

Who among them hadn’t been the center of attention since childhood, respected by thousands wherever they went?

They were even capable of founding their own sects.

But this person, this Lin Xun, actually told them to get lost?!

The opponent was just a young man with a bone age of twenty-three or twenty-four, not even a fraction of their own age!

“Isn’t Your Excellency Lin Xun being a bit too aggressive?”

Still wary of Lin Xun’s reputation, the leader of the Soul Faction suppressed the anger in his heart.

“This is a private matter of our Dragon Cry Holy Land. Your Excellency still wants us to get lost?”

“Whether it’s a private matter or not is none of my business. I only know that I’m taking these sisters now.

If you have an objection, just draw your swords; don’t waste so much breath.”

Lin Xun looked at them coldly, having no intention of showing them any courtesy.

“But let me warn you first: I’ve already given you a chance. If you come at me again, you will die.”

“…”

The Elders of the Soul and Technique Factions all clenched their fists!

Their eyes were fixed on Lin Xun, as if in their eyes, Lin Xun was already a dead man.

“Go!”

Simultaneously, the Soul and Technique Factions made their decision!

With a wave of their hands, the two nearest Jade Purity Realm Cultivators began to chant incantations.

But before their Techniques could take shape, two streaks of black Spear Qi pierced directly through their hearts.

When they looked down, a large hole had already been blasted through their chests!

In the next instant, endless black flames consumed them!

In an instant, they were both turned to ash, dissipating into the air.

Everyone who saw this scene was stunned!

What was this?

With just one casual move, the opponent killed Jade Purity Realm Cultivators as easily as crushing ants!

What kind of monster was he?!

Was he really injured?

For real?

“Do you want to try again?”

Lin Xun’s tone sounded like he was already losing patience.

“Does Your Excellency Lin Xun truly wish to form a blood feud with the Dragon Cry Holy Land?” The leader of the Soul Faction looked coldly at Lin Xun.

“A blood feud?”

Lin Xun felt like laughing.

“Let me be blunt. Whatever happens to your Dragon Cry Holy Land is none of my business, but if these twin sisters lose so much as a single hair, I’ll hold it against you.

When that time comes, I will personally carry my spear to the Dragon Cry Holy Land to ask for directions.

I’d like to see how many of you in the Dragon Cry Holy Land can survive.”

“…”

The leaders of the Soul and Technique Factions were both silent.

They had originally wanted to use the behemoth that was the Dragon Cry Holy Land to threaten Lin Xun.

But they hadn’t expected that not only would the opponent be completely unthreatened, but he would even turn the tables and threaten to wipe out the entire Dragon Cry Holy Land.

If anyone else had said this, they would definitely think the person was dreaming or mentally deranged.

In this world, no one had ever dared to say they would take on an entire Holy Land single-handedly!

However, the opponent was Lin Xun, the one who had challenged nearly all the top powerhouses of the Myriad Laws World.

Even before this, he had challenged the Bodhi Holy Land and Zilin Holy Land; it was just that he hadn’t killed anyone.

“I’ll count to three. If you’re still here, I’ll kill you all.”

Lin Xun didn’t want to waste any more breath. It wasn’t necessary. In his current state, taking on a whole Holy Land would indeed be quite difficult.

But since the Dragon Cry Holy Land had lost its Ascension Realm powerhouses, Lin Xun really wasn’t boasting.

Not to mention these few Immortal Realm Cultivators who were currently away from the protection of the Dragon Cry Holy Land’s Formations.

“Three… two…”

“Another day! We shall come to experience Your Excellency’s spear Techniques again! Let’s go!”

The leader of the Soul Faction cupped his hands in a salute and turned to leave.

Since the leader of this operation had left, the other Elders naturally followed.

The people from the Technique Faction certainly weren’t going to stay and die for nothing either, so they left in another direction.

Seeing them run faster than the last when faced with danger, Lin Xun could only say they had truly made the right decision this time.

Because just now, Lin Xun really wanted to kill them all, leaving only one person to return to the Dragon Cry Holy Land and tell the Cultivators there, ‘Don’t ever target Long Leier and Long Yaner again.’

One could only say they had truly escaped with their lives.

The Cultivators from the Soul and Technique Factions of the Dragon Cry Holy Land were gone, leaving not a trace behind.

“Yun Yun of Zilin Holy Land thanks Your Excellency for the rescue.”

Yun Yun stabilized her injuries and stepped forward to cup her hands in thanks.

Yun Yun didn’t know much about Lin Xun; it was mostly hearsay, and the things she had heard naturally left a very bad impression.

But regardless, the other party had saved her.

Yet Yun Yun didn’t know if he had truly saved them.

Because according to rumors, Lin Xun was a notorious flower-thief.

And the sisters Long Leier and Long Yaner possessed beauty that could topple kingdoms.

If she were a man, she might even feel lustful, let alone the person being Lin Xun.

So even though the people from the Dragon Cry Holy Land were gone, Yun Yun was still prepared for a desperate fight.

Similarly, the injured Long Qin tightly gripped the long sword in her hand and looked at Lin Xun seriously.

It was as if the moment Lin Xun made any move, she would stop him even if it meant her death!

Lin Xun glanced at the extremely tense Long Qin and Yun Yun, then at the twin sisters not far away.

Lin Xun didn’t say much. Before Long Leier and Long Yaner could ask him to stay, he turned and left, entering the void.

Watching the void gradually heal…

Long Leier and Long Yaner held their hands to their chests, looking a bit disappointed.

He had saved them again, yet this time, they still hadn’t properly thanked him.

With one favor after another, Long Leier and Long Yaner didn’t know how they could ever repay him.

Meanwhile, Yun Yun and Long Qin were also somewhat dazed.

They hadn’t expected this Lin Xun to just leave without doing anything.

They couldn’t help but look at the sisters.

Had Lin Xun really come just to save these twin sisters?

Did Lin Xun and these sisters really have some sort of connection?

“Elder Yun Yun, how are your injuries?”

Just as everyone was lost in their own thoughts…

Lin Pei’s voice came from below.

Seeing Lin Pei appear immediately meant that he hadn’t gone far and had been observing from the shadows.

Yun Yun’s opinion of him instantly improved.

Although Yun Yun had told him to leave, and although staying near the battlefield was a very foolish move…

The fact that he hadn’t left showed that this Lin Pei was a good person, not the type to abandon his companions.

Of course, even if Lin Pei had truly left, Yun Yun wouldn’t have had any negative opinion of him.

“I’ve sustained some injuries, but it’s no matter. Let’s continue our journey.”

Yun Yun summoned a celestial vessel and continued back to Zilin Holy Land.

Under Lin Xun’s threat just now, Yun Yun didn’t believe those people from the Dragon Cry Holy Land would double back.

However, she owed him quite a significant favor.

But naturally, this favor would be repaid by Zilin Holy Land; she didn’t need to repay it herself.

Yun Yun and the others traveled while nursing their injuries.

Although their speed was much slower…

After nearly two months had passed, they finally reached Luo City in the Qian Kingdom’s Holy Land.

Reaching Luo City meant they were only an hour’s journey away from Zilin Holy Land.

And just as Lin Xun was passing over Luo City…

Suddenly, an indescribable, wondrous feeling surged within Lin Xun’s heart-lake.

Lin Xun looked down, his brow furrowing slightly.

“What’s wrong, Martial Nephew Lin? Are you feeling unwell?” asked Yun Yun, whose injuries had already stabilized.

“It’s nothing. It’s just that I lived in Luo City for a long time, and passing by now brings up some emotions.”

Yun Yun smiled and shook her head:

“We are people of cultivation. Once we cultivate, our connection to the Mortal World gradually severs. When we look back again, things have long since changed, and the world is different.

Being sentimental is good, but being too intoxicated by the Mortal World isn’t quite right.”

“Thank you for the guidance, Senior Yun Yun.”

Lin Xun cupped his hands in a salute.

“However, if possible, I would like to ask Elder Yun Yun to head back first. At least before everything changes, I want to go see the friends I still have.”

“Alright, remember to report back to the Holy Land before dark.”

Yun Yun didn’t refuse, because once upon a time, she had been just like Lin Xun, wanting to find old friends.

But decades later, there were no more old friends to find.

Since that was the case, it was better to let him go and see more; it might even benefit his future enlightenment.

“Thank you, Senior.”

Lin Xun bowed and left.

As for Yaya, he let Senior Yun Yun take her back.

Returning to Luo City and walking on these familiar streets…

It hadn’t even been a year since he left Luo City, so there weren’t many changes to speak of.

Walking onto Dongma Street, the street was as quiet as usual.

Occasionally, he could see a few children running around, and a few aunties and older women greeted Lin Xun, wanting him to come in and sit for a while.

If he weren’t pressed for time, Lin Xun would have really liked to go in.

But for now, he could only politely decline.

Walking to the front of his own courtyard, Lin Xun looked back; the door to the Tofu Shop across the way was still tightly shut.

It made sense; if he wasn’t there, how could she be?

By now, Bai Luoxue should have already returned to the Huanxi Sect.

Withdrawing his gaze, Lin Xun looked at his own courtyard gate, his brow furrowing slightly.

But in the end, Lin Xun pushed it open directly.

The old courtyard gate made a ‘creak’ sound.

The courtyard wasn’t locked because a young girl in a black dress was already sitting in the courtyard.

The girl was very beautiful; after all, she was the number one beauty under heaven, ranked alongside Chu Jiutao in the Demon Race World.

Her smile was enchanting, but also extremely dangerous.

In any case, Lin Xun felt that nothing good ever happened when he was with her.

“Long time no see.”

She Qiqi spoke first, her pair of fair and tender jade feet hooked into a pair of small white embroidered shoes with cloud patterns. Her well-proportioned, perfect legs were crossed, without a trace of excess fat.

“This is trespassing on a private residence.” Lin Xun closed the courtyard gate.

“Then in exchange, you can trespass into my bedroom once in the future without my consent.” She Qiqi’s voice was as seductive as silk, as if trying to stir Lin Xun’s primal instincts.

“I don’t want to waste breath with you. Did you take the opportunity that day to sign a Marriage Knot with me?”

“Yes.”

“Can you feel my emotions?”

“Yes.”

“Then right now, what kind of emotions am I feeling?”

She Qiqi curved her eyes: “Liking, intoxication, and… a desire to mate with me.”

“Heh.”

In an instant, Lin Xun appeared in front of She Qiqi, his black long spear already pointed at the center of her forehead.

“You won’t kill me, and you can’t kill me,” She Qiqi said with a smile. “Right now, our lives are linked together.”

Lin Xun frowned. “What are you looking for me for?”

“Me?”

She Qiqi stood up, her fingertip gently moving the long spear aside. Her soft body pressed against Lin Xun’s, and she whispered into his ear like a breeze.

“I want to tell you a secret.”