In the eyes of others, Lin Yun must have been having a miserable time recently. But only he himself knew that, compared to others, he was quite comfortable.
When Lin Yun arrived at Qingxia Peak, he happened to see a man in white robes standing at the entrance. He had a graceful demeanor and seemed to be waiting for someone.
After seeing Lin Yun, he quickly advised, "Junior Brother, don't go any further. The female disciples of Qingxia Peak are not to be trifled with."
Lin Yun glanced at him and waved his hand. "It's fine."
The white-robed man looked at Lin Yun with some surprise as he continued to walk up the mountain, completely dumbfounded. Doesn't this guy know the rules of Qingxia Peak?
He had thought Lin Yun would be sent flying back out in no time. But who would have thought that he could swagger up the mountain without anyone stopping him.
He rubbed his eyes. Did I see that wrong?
So, he decided to follow Lin Yun's example and go up the mountain as well. But before he had taken two steps, a sword light flashed.
"You audacious scoundrel, you dare to trespass on Qingxia Peak?"
The moment the voice fell, the man was sent flying...
Lin Yun arrived halfway up the mountain. There was a small pavilion here, inside which sat a young female disciple. Lin Yun took a look. It was Xu Wanrou, whom he had met once at Chen Family Fort.
[Name]: Xu Wanrou
[Realm]: Third Level of the Mystic Passage Realm
[Destiny]: Cold and Alluring Beauty (Purple)
[Fate]: Unyielding Self-Improvement (Blue), Passionate Heart (Green), Sword Dao Acolyte (Blue), Can't Live Without Spice (White)
[Cold and Alluring Beauty]: You possess a cold and beautiful temperament, easily attracting the attention of others, but it also makes people feel intimidated by you. You are suited to cultivating the Jade Maiden Sword Art.
[Unyielding Self-Improvement]: You are full of hope for everything and will not give up easily. [Passionate Heart]: You have a sharp tongue but a soft heart. Others think you are very cold, but they don't know you have a fiery heart.
[Sword Dao Acolyte]: You have considerable attainment in the sword dao, increasing your probability of breaking through.
[Can't Live Without Spice]: As a person from Shu, the spicier the food, the more satisfaction it brings you.
[Outcome]: In a battle against an evil sect on Dangyang Mountain, you are besieged. After fighting hard for several days, you ultimately die at the hands of a great demon.
[Recent Turning Point]: Due to your love for spicy food, your yuan qi has become stagnant, and your cultivation is not smooth. Unable to find the reason, you will be injured and suffer from cultivation deviation in three days.
"What are you looking at?"
Xu Wanrou saw Lin Yun staring straight at her, and her face darkened as she asked coldly.
Only then did Lin Yun come back to his senses. He scratched his head awkwardly. "So it's Senior Sister Xu. We met once before at Chen Family Fort."
Xu Wanrou snorted. "I don't remember. There were too many disciples at Chen Family Fort."
Lin Yun's smile stiffened. As expected of a cold and alluring beauty, her words really know how to offend people. And to think that such a cold beauty was actually a tsundere.
Lin Yun asked again, "Senior Sister Xu, when you've been cultivating recently, have you ever felt your yuan qi stagnate? Does it not circulate smoothly through your meridians?"
Xu Wanrou had originally intended to ignore Lin Yun. This was not the first time she had encountered such a libertine. Many disciples before had deliberately used all sorts of excuses to get close to her. But when she heard Lin Yun's words, her expression changed. She had never told anyone about her cultivation problems, not even her own master. How did this guy know?
Could it be... that he's been secretly spying on me?
At this thought, the look on Xu Wanrou's face as she stared at Lin Yun grew even uglier.
Seeing her expression, Lin Yun immediately realized that Xu Wanrou had gotten the wrong idea. He hurriedly said, "Senior Sister Xu, rest assured, I have been guarding the mountain gate at the foot of the mountain all this time. This is my first time coming up the mountain today."
Sure enough, hearing Lin Yun's explanation, Xu Wanrou's expression softened a little, but it still held a hint of hostility.
Lin Yun continued, "It's just that I've had similar symptoms before, which is why I was able to see Senior Sister Xu's problem at a glance. Since we fought alongside each other, I thought I should give you a reminder."
Xu Wanrou had been troubled by this matter for days. The reason she was meditating here today was because she couldn't find the cause. Shangguan Wan had been very busy recently, and she didn't want to disturb her.
"I have indeed been experiencing this situation these past few days," Xu Wanrou nodded.
Lin Yun continued, "I was the same way before. If you force yourself to cultivate, you will suffer from cultivation deviation. I imagine a beauty like Senior Sister must be like one of those spicy maidens from Shu. For the next few days, try eating something bland. It might have a miraculous effect."
Xu Wanrou sneered inwardly but just waved her hand. "I understand."
Watching Lin Yun turn and leave, she had thought he would say a few more words to her. She didn't expect him to leave right after giving his advice. Could it be that what this guy said is true?
"Hmph, since you said so, then I'll give it a try. What if... it really works?"
...
After this small interlude, Lin Yun arrived at the main hall on the mountain peak. Shangguan Wan was currently at her desk, writing something. Hearing the noise, she just glanced up.
"You'll have to wait. The Ancestor will be here in an hour."
Lin Yun acknowledged and stood to the side. The hall became quiet for a moment.
Suddenly, Shangguan Wan glanced at Lin Yun, as if she had thought of something. "You were right yesterday. The Beast Taming Sect is all bark and no bite. They came to our Flowing Cloud Sect to discuss a partnership. The Sect Master got a lot of benefits out of them yesterday and was overjoyed."
Lin Yun smiled and nodded. "That's great news."
He then saw Shangguan Wan toss a few pills to him. "A reward from the Sect Master. Peiyuan Pills. They're best for those in the Yuan Sea Realm. You're at the foot of the mountain where the spiritual energy is thin. It's more suitable to supplement with pills."
Lin Yun looked at the pills in his hand, thanked her, and put them away. Shangguan Wan also had a "cold on the outside, warm on the inside" personality. She usually seemed dissatisfied with Lin Yun in every way, but at critical moments, she was still good to him. If she hadn't mentioned it this time, Gu Xiande probably wouldn't have bestowed such a treasure upon Lin Yun.
"Elder Shangguan, how is Chen Jingrou?"
Shangguan Wan continued to write as she spoke. "I've taken her in as my disciple. Also, to prevent the Red Ghost Sect from finding her, I've discussed it with the Sect Master and the Ancestor. From now on, Jingrou will be called Chen Yu. You are not to call her by her old name outside, understand?"
For Shangguan Wan to go to such trouble, it seemed the higher-ups of the Flowing Cloud Sect were all deeply saddened by the events at Chen Family Fort. But it also showed that Chen Jingrou's aptitude was not bad, otherwise Shangguan Wan wouldn't have considered it.
"This disciple thanks Elder Shangguan."
Seeing Lin Yun's insincere act, Shangguan Wan pursed her lips. "If you have time for that, you could be causing us less trouble. Although I also know you couldn't possibly be a spy for the Red Ghost Sect, the Disciplinary Hall is refusing to let it go now, which makes things difficult even for the Sect Master."
Lin Yun, of course, didn't believe a word of it. The Sect Master is having a hard time? I'm afraid this old fox is the one who ordered it!