Seeing Qin Xiyan refuse repeatedly, Lin Yun simply grabbed her small hand and placed the medicinal pills in her palm.
"A beautiful girl like you will inevitably be targeted by such filth."
"I can't always be there for you."
"Only by becoming strong can you ensure your own safety, and only then can I be at ease."
A gentle smile hung on his face.
"If you don't accept my good intentions, what will you do the next time Zhao Yuhu comes looking for trouble?"
"I am already in the Nascent Yuan Realm; these Origin Stabilizing Pills have little effect on me now."
"On the other hand, Junior Sister, you might be able to use this opportunity to break through your cultivation bottleneck. That way, you'll at least have the ability to protect yourself."
A conflicted look appeared on Qin Xiyan's face. She had completely forgotten that Lin Yun was still holding her hand.
"But… Senior Brother must have saved for a long time to get these three Origin Stabilizing Pills…"
"First, Senior Brother stood up for me all alone, and now he's giving such a precious gift to Xiyan. I…"
Lin Yun laughed heartily. He closed her small hand over the pills and patted it gently.
"I'm all alone and have no close friends in the Flowing Cloud Sect."
"Meeting Junior Sister today is fate. It would be a waste for these Origin Stabilizing Pills to remain in my hands. It's much better to give them to Junior Sister where they can be more effective."
"If Junior Sister feels the gift is too heavy, you can always repay me in the future when you become powerful."
Seeing Lin Yun's warm and generous demeanor, Qin Xiyan's favorable impression of him grew even stronger. In the end, with a shy expression, she accepted the Origin Stabilizing Pills.
She blushed and said, "Senior Brother, rest assured. As long as Xiyan is alive, I will never forget your kindness."
Lin Yun nodded.
Qin Xiyan took an Origin Stabilizing Pill and meditated for a moment. Her complexion improved significantly. A warm current flowed from her dantian through her limbs and bones, and even the fluctuations of the surrounding yuan qi seemed to become clearer.
Qin Xiyan secretly marveled at the wonder of the Origin Stabilizing Pill. At the same time, she felt as if some kind of shackle within her was slowly being unlocked…
Her beautiful eyes opened. Seeing Lin Yun staring at her, her face turned red again.
Just then, Lin Yun suddenly remembered Xiao Pingtian and cursed himself inwardly.
It's not that my self-control is weak!
It's just that… Junior Sister is too beautiful!
Lin Yun lamented silently, but kept a smile on his face. "Since Junior Sister is alright, you should head back quickly."
"I still have a sect mission to attend to, so I'll be leaving first!"
With that, he turned and left.
Qin Xiyan watched Lin Yun's hastily retreating back, her gaze growing firmer, as if she had made some kind of decision.
But then a thought struck her.
She hadn't even told Lin Yun her name yet!
...
After leaving the green bamboo forest, Zhao Yuhu and his group fled all the way to North川 Peak. They only breathed a sigh of relief when they saw the law enforcement disciples.
"Damn it, I will definitely get revenge for today!" Zhao Yuhu said viciously. "If it weren't for that sword, I would have skinned him alive today!"
"Brother Hu, that sword of Lin Yun's is just too strange."
"We've never failed before, but today we lost because of that sword."
The other lackeys also complained bitterly.
Zhao Yuhu snorted coldly. "I don't know what kind of dog-shit luck that kid has. That sword is definitely not simple. Now that I know about it, hmph, he can forget about hiding it away."
"Brother Hu, we can't beat that guy Lin Yun!"
"Wang Zhuang, shut your mouth," the tall, skinny lackey pointed at the weasel-faced lackey, Wang Zhuang, and said. "Brother Hu was ambushed. If he had been prepared, ten Lin Yuns wouldn't be his match."
Zhao Yuhu, however, had a clear understanding of his own abilities. "Lin Yun is indeed a tough nut to crack."
"But so what?"
"He's just a guy with no background. What's there to be afraid of?"
"My brother is an inner-sect disciple, and he's already reached the third level of the Yuan Sea Realm. I'll go find him later and ask him to take care of this."
"When the time comes, forget about a sword, I'll even take Lin Yun's head!"
Zhao Yuhu spoke with great bravado, and his group of lackeys all cheered him on.
...
After parting with Qin Xiyan, Lin Yun rushed off at top speed.
After all, this was a matter of life and death! There was no room for carelessness!
Although it was important to build a good impression with Qin Xiyan, if he could also seize Xiao Pingtian's opportunity, wouldn't that be a double blessing?
Along the way, Lin Yun dared not miss any detail.
The Cloudsoar Pavilion was a very special place in the Flowing Cloud Sect. Due to the Sect Master's decree, no one other than inner-sect disciples was allowed to enter. It was rumored that in the early years, an outer-sect disciple had died a violent death here.
Lin Yun stood at the entrance of the hall, looking left and right, but he couldn't see Xiao Pingtian anywhere.
At this moment, he knew.
The duck that was already in his mouth… had flown away!
"Forget it. One can't be too greedy."
"I'll think of another way. Maybe there's still a chance."
Lin Yun comforted himself while still unwillingly circling the entrance of the hall.
Unfortunately, let alone a shadow of Xiao Pingtian, he didn't even see a dog!
Sigh!
Lin Yun let out a long sigh and was about to turn and leave with some disappointment.
But at that very moment!
A chill suddenly enveloped Lin Yun!
If he hadn't been tempered by the Cold Flame Sword, Lin Yun really wouldn't have been able to withstand it.
"What are you doing here?"
Xiao Pingtian's icy voice rang out.
Lin Yun was ecstatic inwardly, but on the surface, he feigned ignorance and said awkwardly, "Uh… Senior… Senior Brother Xiao? What a coincidence. Are you also here at the Internal Affairs Pavilion?"
Looking at the disheveled kid in front of him, Xiao Pingtian gradually grew impatient. "This is the Cloudsoar Pavilion!"
"The Internal Affairs Pavilion is over there." He pointed to another mountain with a hint of disdain. "I need to cultivate. Don't be an eyesore here. Get out, right now!"
Xiao Pingtian was somewhat irritable.
Only then did Lin Yun understand why there wasn't a single person in the entire Cloudsoar Pavilion.
Holy crap!
This guy is too arrogant!
Does he really need the entire Cloudsoar Pavilion to himself when he cultivates?
What, are you practicing some kind of evil art?
Although he thought this in his heart, Lin Yun didn't dare to stay any longer. He knew that if he hadn't mentioned that one thing before, Xiao Pingtian wouldn't have wasted so many words on him. It was entirely possible he would have just been cut down with a single strike!
But when Lin Yun looked at Xiao Pingtian, he was completely stunned.
[Name]: Xiao Pingtian [Realm]: Ninth Level of the Mystic Passage Realm [Destiny]: Chosen of Heaven (Gold) [Fate]: Feather Transformation Sword Heart (Purple), Heaven's Blessing (Gold), Celestial Appearance (Purple), Bloodthirsty and Cruel (Gray), Vengeful (White) [Outcome]: Ascends to the rank of Great Emperor and slays one hundred thousand celestial demons with a single slash. However, due to his overwhelming killing intent, he is not tolerated by the mortal realm and is eventually besieged by the righteous path, falling at the God-Shattering Cliff. [Recent Turning Point]: Will visit the Flowing Cloud Sect's Sect Master, Gu Xiande, and receive a clue to an opportunity. In one month, he will go to the Lizhu Cave in the back mountain and successfully obtain the cultivation inheritance of a Flowing Cloud Sect ancestor. On the same day, he will successfully comprehend it, break through his cultivation bottleneck in one fell swoop, and officially step into the Myriad Laws Realm!
My goodness!
Xiao Pingtian's panel has changed again!
So the Blood Origin Ancient Vine and the Cold Flame Sword were just appetizers?
This is the main course?!