Chapter 204 A Plan Within a Plan: Now is the time to use this plan against them! ...
That's all? Isn't that enough?
Granny Yu's heart skipped a beat, and she subconsciously leaned back half an inch, but she was still locked onto by that sharp light, and for a moment she had no way to avoid it.
For some reason, she saw inquiry and contemplation in that gaze, and her trembling turned into shock and anger.
She finally spoke to Lin Feiran, her gaze gradually darkening: "Even if you block this attack, I will not feel the slightest gratitude. The Primordial Celestial Sign is here. Today, you have to leave whether you like it or not!"
After saying that, she suddenly lunged forward. Just as the spearhead was about to pierce her left shoulder, Lin Feiran twisted her wrist and twirled the spear. The sharp tip barely grazed her but did not leave any mark.
Lin Feiran said, "This kind of ambition can be expressed with mere words; there's no need to prove it with death."
She held the spear behind her back, her gaze shifting from Granny Yu to the dozens of cultivators at the very back.
They were all wearing the same cloud-patterned robes, but their expressions varied. They were facing her across hundreds of kneeling cultivators.
Lin Feiran shifted her gaze again, this time looking towards the sky and watching the birds fly by. Her clear and melodious voice reached everyone's ears.
"The scenery in the demon realm is better than that in the human realm. It's like spring all year round, with beautiful mountains and clear waters. I really like it here. Even though it's not my hometown, I'm still happy to stay here."
"This is where I was taken in and sheltered when I was in trouble."
These words, no matter how you look at them, sound like farewells, as if they were a goodbye to the past.
A hush fell over the city walls. Biqing, standing atop the high wall, pursed her lips, feeling a pang of regret at the sentiment in her words. Xun Feifei frowned, seemingly puzzled yet somehow understanding.
Given Lin Feiran's personality, he would likely back down in the face of so many people petitioning for his expulsion.
Upon hearing this, Ru Xian's eyes flickered slightly, her snow-white eyelashes drooped, and her previously scattered gaze was now focused entirely on Lin Feiran. Her arms, which had been crossed, gradually lowered, the hem of her robe fluttered slightly in the wind, and her fingertips twitched slightly.
"Of course I know!" Lin Feiran interrupted her, flicking his wrist, and his spear also plunged into the ground, standing alongside the Golden Wave Sword.
Then, amidst the expectant gazes of the crowd and the subtle stares of the esoteric Buddhists, Lin Feiran suddenly turned around to face the city gate, knelt on one knee, and stood right next to Granny Yu. She even imitated Granny Yu's posture by crossing her arms in front of her chest, her expression even more sincere!
"It is precisely because we have been protected by the demon realm until now that we cannot bear to see living beings suffer, nor can we bear to see strange snow clouds invade!"
Lin Feiran was young and knelt very firmly. With a thud, even though it was only one knee, a small cloud of dust was still kicked up and scattered to the side.
Granny Yu paused, her aged eyes widening slightly as she looked at the girl standing shoulder to shoulder with her through the dust, her eyes filled with astonishment.
She even hesitated before speaking: "You..."
Lin Feiran's eyes were clear, his lips were tightly pursed, and he looked upright and resolute. His gaze was fixed on the remains that bore the ancestral decree, without flinching or avoiding it. His voice, like a booming bell, resonated in everyone's ears.
"Several months ago, the Merfolk of the Sea discovered the strange phenomenon and asked us to come and discuss it. However, the Snow Cloud was so powerful that ordinary methods could not contain it. Therefore, your subordinates traveled through mountains and rivers and spent more than a month to find a glimmer of hope for the demon realm!"
In an instant, everyone's eyes, both inside and outside the city, focused on Lin Feiran. Their gazes were fixed on him, but Ru Xian relaxed, her hands that had been hanging down lifted up again, and she remained silent.
Under the fiery gazes of the crowd, Lin Feiran slightly moved his right hand and suddenly raised a golden spiritual treasure that was two meters long and three fingers thick.
It struggled a few times like a headless and tailless snake, then tightly wrapped itself around Lin Feiran's arm like a bracelet.
Upon seeing this object, the eyelids of the esoteric Buddhist followers at the back twitched. The leader even couldn't resist taking a step forward, but was stopped by a hidden spiritual force and stopped moving, only staring intently at it!
Although the others did not recognize it, they were all cultivators, and in an instant they could feel extremely pure spiritual energy emanating from it. They even felt refreshed after just taking a shallow breath. What kind of spiritual treasure could have such terrifying spiritual energy?!
At this moment, the anger of the progenitor and the hatred of the four kings were all thrown to the winds, and everyone's mind was completely captivated by this supreme treasure.
Lin Feiran continued, "This is a spiritual vein hidden among mountains, rivers, and seas, a true treasure born of nature. With its help, those strange snow clouds will surely be shattered!"
These words were equally resounding, and everyone looked on in surprise, astonished that Lin Feiran was willing to hand over such a treasure.
Xun Feifei raised an eyebrow and nodded. These words resonated in everyone's hearts, subtly changing the concept from the Ancestor's punishment of Lin Feiran to a natural disaster phenomenon that could be shattered.
Whether you believe it or not, the treasure is already here. If you accept it and then drive the person away, the demon race will lose its moral compass, and their positions will be reversed with Lin Feiran's.
Ru Xian slowly scrutinized her. This was clearly a plan that Lin Feiran had come up with on a whim, which she had not told him about beforehand... He pondered for a moment before speaking.
"Are you sure you want to offer this spiritual vein to the demon realm?"
Lin Feiran nodded: "Yes, but my identity is different, so it is inconvenient for me to keep this spiritual vein. Therefore, I would like to hand it over to the Lord for handling. After the tribes discuss how to deal with the natural disaster, you can decide how to dispose of it yourselves. I will not handle it myself."
Ru Xian sighed softly, "You've put in a lot of effort. No one in the demon realm has ever searched for such a spiritual treasure. Finding it will be incredibly difficult."
Lin Feiran said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "I am willing to do anything for this place that has taken me in. I only hope that the Ancestor can see my sincerity. Whether human or demon, there are good and bad people. I have no intention of harming anyone."
Having said all that needed to be said, she stood up, holding the spiritual vein in both hands, and slowly walked forward.
Everyone stared at her, at the treasure in her hands, and fell silent for a moment.
Lin Feiran stepped forward, a huge weight lifted from her heart.
When she discussed it with her master, she wanted to use a fake to buy time, so she forged five spiritual veins. However, the secret sect is not stupid. How to let them know naturally that the spiritual veins are not on her body has become another problem.
Although we don't know whether their elaborate scheme is to seize the spiritual vein or for some other purpose, now is the time to turn the tables on them!
This is perfectly reasonable and beyond reproach.
Moreover, presenting such a treasure to the most neutral Ruxian in full view of everyone implies that various tribes can compete for it. By displaying it on the table, even if the Tantric sect wants to take it later, they will inevitably have more concerns in this murky water.
She admitted it was a risky move, but for the current situation, it was the best solution.
Lin Feiran turned his back to everyone, his brows relaxed, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
Lin Feiran paused for a moment, looking up with some confusion, not understanding why he suddenly added this sentence. Compared to these situations, pondering the words like hailstones was obviously more difficult.
As she walked, her mind raced. Was the hail of snowflakes hinting at something?
The scene was so tense and focused that she momentarily forgot she could use the yin-yang symbol to ask questions, focusing only on whether she might give herself away.
What other loopholes need to be plugged?
Just as he reached the foot of the city gate and was about to leap up, Lin Feiran suddenly had a flash of inspiration, and a possibility welled up in his mind, causing his expression to become strange.
She looked up at the figure fluttering in the wind and hesitated, saying, "If Your Majesty is willing to keep me here, I will do anything for you willingly."
"……very good."
When Ru Xian heard the answer he wanted to hear, his expression brightened, and the corners of his lips turned up. He raised his hand, and the still mischievous fake spiritual vein was pulled into it. Then, he pressed it down with his fingers, and it immediately became extremely obedient.
He raised his hand, and more than ten green bamboos flew out, locking the spiritual veins in a bamboo cage under everyone's watchful eyes.
He parted his lips slightly, glanced at Lin Feiran's expression again, and after confirming once more, continued, "When I ascended the throne, I said that matters outside of the Demon Capital need not be bothered, and I will not interfere."
Although this treasure originated from Lin Feiran, it ultimately serves the purpose of the demon realm. Therefore, the demons will not possess it exclusively; it is merely being temporarily stored here. Once you have devised a plan, you can come and retrieve it to jointly avert the calamity.
Before Ru Xian could speak, Lin Feiran had already turned to look at her: "Whether the natural disaster originated from the wrath of the ancestors is still unknown. Since it is the ancestors who want to punish an outsider like me, do they really intend to sacrifice the lives of all the demons?"
The man was speechless, but Lin Feiran walked back again, stood in front of the kneeling crowd, and spoke with a firm and resounding voice.
"No matter what the truth is, even if it really started because of me, I, Lin Feiran, will never run away from the battle. I will definitely bear the consequences that I am supposed to bear, but I will never bear the burden of malicious slanderous rumors! If anyone is dissatisfied, feel free to come to Yaodu to find me!"
"I am even more curious about Xueyun than you are. No matter what the reason behind it is, I will dig three feet into the ground to find out!"
"That's all I have to say. If you'd still like to spend more time kneeling here, please do so."
After speaking, Lin Feiran pulled out his gun and sword, turned around and walked into the city, no longer caring about the feelings of the people behind him.
As she entered, the massive, lacquered red city gate closed, blocking everyone's view. Behind the gate, a large number of people from the demon capital gathered, including a little girl held in her parents' arms, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Lin Feiran.
Lin Feiran, who was still breathing heavily on her tongue, walked with a straight back and a steady gait, her lips tightly pressed together, exuding an air of authority. However, when she was looked at by such a gaze, she immediately felt a little uncomfortable. Then, her ears turned slightly red, and she glanced at the little girl a few more times out of the corner of her eye before quickening her pace, her steps becoming slightly unsteady.
As she left, Ru Xian and the other two no longer stood on the city wall, but instead leaped back.
As Lin Feiran walked along the Jade Belt Stream with slightly hurried steps, she suddenly saw a golden-white figure standing under the willow trees in front of her, seemingly waiting for her. The figure looked at her with a smile in its eyes, having seen everything that had just happened.
As Lin Feiran approached, he joked, "You were so imposing just now, how come you're tripping over your own feet now?"
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