Chapter 486: No Need Anymore

Hearing the maid’s words, Lin Xun was completely stunned on the spot.

He never expected that Jiang Yuerou would actually come to teach him cultivation herself.

Lin Xun was also extremely surprised by Jiang Yuerou’s intention to guide his training.

In Lin Xun’s view, shouldn’t Jiang Yuerou be ignoring him?

But why did she suddenly change her attitude out of the blue and want to teach him cultivation?

Lin Xun felt that this didn’t fit her character at all.

Shouldn’t she still be indifferent toward me?

But there was no way around it.

Although Lin Xun really wanted to tell Jiang Yuerou to leave him alone,

since it was the Holy Master herself who wanted to teach him, Lin Xun had no room to refuse; he could only accept.

Otherwise,

if he refused without any reason, it would definitely look like a major problem.

Lin Xun guessed that she probably just had a sudden whim to teach him and didn’t have any other intentions.

Jiang Yuerou was a responsible person, after all, so it was understandable.

Once her whim passed, there wouldn’t be much of an issue.

Anyway, it would only be for a few days; he could endure it.

What else could he do?

It’s not like she wants to keep me by her side to cultivate every single day, right?

Lin Xun felt that Jiang Yuerou was the type who would get annoyed just by looking at him.

After acknowledging the maid from Holy Master Peak, Lin Xun went back to that Immortal Cave and took down the sign he had just put up.

Then he looked around the courtyard, checking if there were any strange things that might expose his identity.

After confirming that everything was fine, Lin Xun could only rest in the courtyard and wait for Jiang Yuerou’s arrival tomorrow.

As for the plan to go to the Qian Kingdom, it had to be temporarily postponed.

Early the next morning, just as Lin Xun got up, washed his face, and brushed his teeth, he saw Jiang Yuerou descend from the sky and stand outside his courtyard.

“Holy Master…”

Lin Xun stepped forward and bowed to Jiang Yuerou, appearing very respectful.

But in reality, Lin Xun had already cursed Jiang Yuerou several times in his heart.

“Lin Pei, I’m sorry. You were indeed supposed to go into seclusion.

But I suddenly felt that since I am technically half your master, I would feel bad if I didn’t teach you something myself.”

Jiang Yuerou sized up Lin Pei.

“So, before you enter seclusion, I will teach you a bit more.

Mm, that way, you will have more insights when you are in seclusion.

After all, sharpening the axe won’t delay the woodcutting, wouldn’t you agree?”

“The Holy Master overstates it. It is this Disciple’s honor to receive your guidance. How could I have any objections?”

Lin Xun smiled at Jiang Yuerou.

“In that case, I will trouble the Holy Master.”

“It’s no trouble, no trouble…”

Jiang Yuerou smiled.

“Let me first see your specific progress in practicing the Zilin Immortal Method and how it stands now.”

As soon as Jiang Yuerou finished speaking, she didn’t wait for Lin Xun to refuse and directly grabbed his wrist.

In the next moment, Lin Xun felt Jiang Yuerou’s Divine Sense flowing into his body.

Lin Xun felt her Divine Sense wandering gently through his body; she was helping him organize his spiritual apertures.

For any Cultivator, having such a powerful figure organize their spiritual apertures for them…

…would absolutely be a stroke of immense luck.

However, Lin Xun did not think so.

Because for Lin Xun, the spiritual apertures in his body had already been completely cleared by himself.

This meant that Jiang Yuerou’s Divine Sense would be truly unimpeded within his body, and at this moment, she would surely become suspicious of him.

Because Lin Xun was only in the Dragon Gate Realm.

The degree of openness in his spiritual apertures should not have reached that level yet.

As a result, Lin Xun felt that his identity would definitely be exposed.

And once his identity was exposed, he wouldn’t know how to explain it.

Therefore, in order to better hide his identity,

Lin Xun planned to place some obstructions against Jiang Yuerou’s Divine Sense.

However, Lin Xun knew he had to be extremely careful while doing so.

Because even a slight lapse would be noticed by Jiang Yuerou.

After a full five breaths of time, Jiang Yuerou’s spiritual power finally withdrew from Lin Xun’s body.

When her Divine Sense exited, Lin Xun completely breathed a sigh of relief.

“Mm, although some of your spiritual apertures are open, many are still blocked.

But it’s already quite good.

During this time, I will try my best to help you clear them.

This way, your future cultivation will be much easier.”

Jiang Yuerou glanced at Lin Xun.

“Then I shall trouble the Holy Master.”

Lin Xun bowed in gratitude.

“I told you, there’s no need to be so formal.

After all, no matter what, you are considered my Disciple.

Now, give me a brief demonstration of the Zilin Immortal Method.”

“I wonder which aspect of the Zilin Immortal Method the Holy Master would like me to demonstrate?”

The Zilin Immortal Method was not just a Mind-Cultivation Technique.

Many Divine Abilities could be derived from the Mind-Cultivation Technique.

Depending on the combinations and variations, there were even over a thousand types.

So Lin Xun didn’t know what kind of Zilin Immortal Method Jiang Yuerou wanted him to perform!

At this moment, Jiang Yuerou took another deep look at Lin Pei.

“You’re right. No matter which specific technique it is, it would be too one-sided and not comprehensive enough.”

Jiang Yuerou shook her head.

“How about this!”

Jiang Yuerou seemed to have thought of something, and her eyes suddenly lit up.

“You and I will have a brief sparring match.

During the process, I can discover the deficiencies and weaknesses in your current cultivation.

Then I can help you fill those gaps in a timely manner.

This will be more comprehensive.

What do you think?”

“Very well, then I will trouble the Holy Master.”

Lin Xun didn’t think too much about it.

Jiang Yuerou’s Divine Sense had already inspected his body, so in Lin Xun’s view, she shouldn’t suspect him anymore.

Moreover, what Jiang Yuerou said actually made sense.

This kind of sparring was indeed a great help for improving one’s Realm and strength.

“In that case, let’s not delay and start now.”

Jiang Yuerou didn’t want to waste any time at all; she even sounded a bit anxious.

“I will suppress my Realm to the Dragon Gate Realm, and then you attack me with all your strength. How does that sound?”

“Fine.”

Lin Xun and Jiang Yuerou walked into the bamboo forest on Saintess Peak.

Jiang Yuerou let Lin Xun make the first move.

It was naturally impossible for Lin Xun to use any Spells other than the Zilin Immortal Method.

For the sake of caution, Lin Xun didn’t even plan to use a spear.

Actually, Lin Xun could have chosen to use a spear.

Because when he was choosing a weapon in front of Jiang Qingshang, he had chosen the long spear.

Jiang Yuerou should know about this.

Even if she didn’t, he had an excuse ready.

But Lin Xun decided against it.

If she saw something through it, it would be hard to explain away.

“You make the first move.”

Jiang Yuerou looked at Lin Xun and spoke calmly.

“Then this Disciple will be so bold.”

Lin Xun cupped his hands in a salute and then unleashed ‘Purple Qi from the East’ from the Zilin Immortal Method.

Boundless purple Qi gathered in the sky and then pressed down toward Jiang Yuerou, like a purple river falling from the heavens.

Feeling this majestic spiritual power,

Jiang Yuerou was slightly surprised.

Because this spiritual power was indeed extremely dense.

For a Cultivator in the Dragon Gate Realm, it was truly rare.

However, it was indeed within the limits of the Dragon Gate Realm and had not exceeded its scope.

Of course, if this Lin Pei were truly Lin Xun,

then he definitely wouldn’t let himself show any flaws.

And the reason she wanted to spar with this Lin Pei was to make him show his true colors during the fight.

Jiang Yuerou used the same move; two purple rivers collided, and ripples of purple light radiated outward.

In the next moment, Jiang Yuerou seized the opportunity and directly threw a small purple sword.

The small purple sword was wrapped in purple haze as it lunged toward Lin Xun.

Lin Xun spun around, and the Flying Sword grazed his forehead, cutting off a strand of hair.

Immediately after, the Flying Sword automatically locked onto its target and continued to lunge at Lin Xun.

Lin Xun formed a hand seal.

Lin Xun’s fingertip met the tip of the Flying Sword.

Soon, the Flying Sword lost its effect and fell into Lin Xun’s hand.

But it wasn’t over yet.

Without him noticing, purple mist began to spread around Lin Xun.

Demonic Beasts formed from purple light emerged around Lin Xun and swiped at him with their paws.

Lin Xun used the same methods, and the Spells canceled each other out.

Lin Xun and Jiang Yuerou dueled, both using various transformations from the Zilin Immortal Method.

Moreover, the Spells they used did not exceed their current Realms.

But they exerted the maximum power possible within their current level.

Lin Xun gradually began to relax.

Because in his view, although every one of Jiang Yuerou’s moves seemed tricky, they were all within a reasonable range.

In other words, she truly wanted to test him and help him with his cultivation.

She didn’t seem to have any other ulterior motives.

As for Jiang Yuerou, she was quite surprised.

Because Lin Xun handled every move extremely cleverly.

His mastery of the Zilin Immortal Method was also very high.

One could say that this Lin Pei’s talent was definitely on par with her own, only slightly inferior to Qingshang’s.

However, Jiang Yuerou had not forgotten her original purpose.

After exchanging seventy or eighty rounds, Lin Xun had fallen into a habitual way of thinking.

Lin Xun felt that Jiang Yuerou had no other intentions.

Just as his mood relaxed, suddenly, a strange light flashed in Jiang Yuerou’s eyes.

In the next instant,

a purple Thunder Orb flew out from Jiang Yuerou’s sleeve.

This Thunder Orb completely paralyzed Lin Xun’s body.

Not only that, but a purple Thunder Tiger pounced toward Lin Xun.

The destructive power of this Thunder Tiger completely exceeded the limit that a Dragon Gate Realm Cultivator could withstand.

In other words, if Lin Xun didn’t reveal his true strength to block it,

he would very likely die under the pounce of this Thunder Tiger.

Yet, watching the Thunder Tiger pounce at him, Lin Xun did not struggle at all.

Just as the Thunder Tiger’s claws were no more than 0.01 centimeters from Lin Xun’s forehead,

and just as the tiger was about to completely consume him,

the Thunder Tiger suddenly vanished completely in front of Lin Xun.

In its place stood Jiang Yuerou, right in front of him.

“Lin Pei, I’m sorry.

Actually, I did that to test your decisiveness in a life-or-death situation.

I didn’t have any malicious intent.

How is it? You’re not hurt, are you?”

Jiang Yuerou walked toward Lin Xun as if nothing had happened, smiling at him.

“No, I’m not. But the Holy Master’s move just now truly made me break out in a cold sweat. I’m a bit shaken.”

Lin Xun shook his head, looking “scared.”

Lin Xun could guarantee that Jiang Yuerou’s strike just now was absolutely intentional.

She definitely didn’t just want to test his composure in a life-or-death situation.

If Lin Xun guessed correctly,

Jiang Yuerou had already guessed his identity.

Or rather, she had great doubts about his identity and wanted to verify it.

That would explain everything.

Jiang Yuerou suddenly going back on her word and not letting him go into seclusion,

and her personally teaching him—all these things could now be perfectly explained.

As Jiang Yuerou looked at Lin Xun’s lingering fear and even a bit of terror, she sized him up again.

She felt that this Lin Pei might truly not be Lin Xun.

If it really were him, then his acting was simply too good.

But even so, Jiang Yuerou still didn’t dare to completely let her guard down regarding Lin Xun.

She decided to try one more time. After all, regarding Lin Xun,

he was naturally quite cunning.

It was plausible that he had seen through her goal and forced himself to endure it.

“Well then, Lin Xun, today’s training ends here. I’ll be heading back.”

Jiang Yuerou turned as if to leave.

Hearing that Jiang Yuerou was leaving, Lin Xun also breathed a sigh of relief.

But just as his mouth opened slightly, wanting to speak and see her off, Lin Xun suddenly froze on the spot.

His half-opened mouth also stopped, as if time had stood still.

Wait!

What did she just call him?

Lin Xun?

And Lin Xun’s stunned expression was completely caught by Jiang Yuerou.

Jiang Yuerou’s eyes narrowed.

However, at this moment, Lin Xun spoke again: “What did the Holy Master just call me? Lin Xun? Who is Lin Xun?”

Hearing Lin Pei’s voice, Jiang Yuerou was first taken aback, then she smiled and said:

“Oh, I’m sorry. Lin Xun is a friend of mine.

After all, you both have the surname Lin, and both have single-character names. It’s normal to get them mixed up sometimes.”

“I see.”

Lin Xun’s smile looked very honest.

“Should this Disciple see the Holy Master out?”

“No need anymore.”

Jiang Yuerou shook her head. “I’ll come to see you again tomorrow.”

Jiang Yuerou turned and left.

However, her fingers were already slightly clenched.