Chapter 36 036 Young Master Mu isn't that slow
The followers under Young Master Mu were fanatical, obeying Mu Wuxian's orders without question, as if they were infatuated.
Lin Lanyou exuded a chilling aura; even without revealing her true face, one could sense her cold anger.
The rose contained a wisp of longing, which shot out and entangled Lin Bing, causing several cracks to suddenly appear all over Lin Bing's body.
Lin Xuean was in a state of panic and anger. The person he feared most was Mu Wuxian, and now that the other party had come to his door, it was clear that the matter of refining the artifact had been exposed.
Seeing Lin Bing acting so strangely, Lin Xue'an felt a pang of heartache, and her expression grew even sterner: "Why? Mu Wuxian has never cared about these remnant soul incarnations, so why should he interfere in my affairs? It's just a wisp of remnant soul, so what if I refine it into a relic artifact?"
Lin Lanyou sneered: "You ask why? Although the young master allows his divine soul clone to circulate freely, he still has a bottom line. Using the divine soul to refine weapons, coveting the origin, and even trying to take it for his own use, has already violated the master's taboo! What kind of filthy thing are you? How can you covet such divine power? So the young master said that the Suxin Sect is no longer necessary."
"Don't you understand that among these four realms, only the name 'Mu Wuxian' is not to be disrespected in the slightest?"
Lin Xue'an had cultivated for many years, and the Su Xin Sect was the number one sect in the second level of heaven. Such a powerful force seemed insignificant in front of Young Master Mu of the Yun Que Heavenly Palace.
Lin Lanyou spoke with such confidence and self-assurance, as if all of this were unparalleled truths that required no questioning whatsoever.
But in Lin Xuean's eyes, these clone messengers were all madmen.
Among the four realms, there are only about fifty named cultivators at the Half-Immortal level. With such cultivation, it wouldn't be difficult for them to become the ruler of a region. Yet this person remains hidden in the shadows, his name unknown, carrying out these vile and ruthless deeds on behalf of Mu Wuxian.
This is absolutely incomprehensible!
Lin Xuean had seen Young Master Mu once before. At that time, Young Master Mu wore a white ghost mask and a black cloak. Although his true face was not revealed, he looked like an immortal.
At that fleeting glimpse, Lin Xuean almost felt breathless.
Two extremely complex and contradictory emotions were pulling at Lin Xuean's heart. He felt resentful and had thoughts of taking his place, but at the same time, he wanted to kneel down and worship that figure.
The two flavors are extremely contradictory and quite inexplicable.
That power made countless geniuses from all four realms pale in comparison and shattered their confidence.
He was just extremely unwilling.
Lin Lanyou was unaware that Lin Xuean was cursing wildly in his heart, but when this madman looked at Lin Bing, a hint of pity appeared in Lin Lanyou's eyes.
Lin Bingsheng was good-looking, a very handsome child. Apart from being a bit cold, he didn't look unusual at all; he just seemed like a child with an eccentric personality.
Lin Lanyou couldn't help but sigh, "As expected of someone nurtured by a wisp of the Lord's soul, she is indeed very beautiful."
But in the end, it was nothing more than a mindless shell.
Lin Bing's body had begun to show crimson, blood-like cracks. She should have been in pain, but her little face showed no expression at all.
In just a few breaths, the crack between Lin Bing's brows spread instantly, and his entire body turned into countless jade dust, dissipating into the air.
At the same time, the colorless rose on Lin Lanyou's fingertip instantly vaporized and vanished into thin air.
The remnant energy transformed into a crimson blood lotus, which fell into Lin Lanyou's hands. This was meant to be offered to Young Master Mu.
This is something that should be cherished indefinitely and should naturally be returned.
At the same time, several dark figures appeared around Lin Lanyou.
The colorless rose on Lin Lanyou's fingertip had shattered, and a small golden token had appeared in her palm.
Mu Wuxian's forces are divided into "lines" and "severance".
The spies and clones scattered throughout the four borders were thus incorporated into the "thread".
The so-called "severance" refers to an assassin who purely engages in the business of killing people.
Lin Lanyou was given a gold medal by Mu Wuxian during this mission, which allowed her to command cultivators at the "Severance" level, and thus destroy the Suxin Sect.
At this time of year, Shen Zhiwei was leisurely embroidering.
After the Bixia Sect advanced to a higher realm, Shen Zhiwei specially set up a quiet place and issued a strict order that no one but the sect leader was allowed to enter. Many people speculated and were secretly curious. But in reality, Shen Zhiwei was just doing some embroidery in this place.
Nestled amidst verdant bamboo, a small bamboo hut stands. A flagstone path leads to the hut, upon which rests a pearwood table. A white porcelain teacup sits on the corner, the tea long since cooled, yet still bearing faint traces of tea. Beside the hut grow several camellia bushes, their petals still glistening with morning dew. A gentle breeze stirs, casting dappled shadows of bamboo onto the table, overlapping with the peonies on the embroidery frame, adding a touch of dynamism.
At this moment, Shen Zhiwei was not as flamboyant and arrogant as she was in front of others; instead, she exuded a sense of calm.
Shen Zhiwei sat on a bamboo chair, her skirt draped over the bluestone slabs, untouched by a speck of dust. Her eyes were utterly still, like a deep pool, undisturbed, only occasionally revealing a hint of life in the faint curve at the corner of her eye when she lowered her gaze. At this moment, she was slightly pursing her lips, intently staring at the embroidery frame in her hands.
A piece of plain-colored soft satin was stretched on the embroidery hoop. A peony in full bloom was mostly embroidered, with layers of crimson petals. Only the two petals on the right side of the peony were still empty, revealing the plain white satin surface.
Shen Zhiwei's embroidery needle never stopped; she was determined to finish embroidering the peony. But Shen Zhiwei was not actually a calm person, so she deliberately embroidered to temper her temperament.
The Bixia Sect opened, and that was the first time she had met Lin Xue'an.
However, even when the Bixia Sect was still in the first level of heaven, Shen Zhiwei was already plotting to kill Lin Xuean.
At that time, Shen Zhiwei had not yet gathered all the conditions for the Bixia Sect to advance to the second level of the realm. However, some things cannot be done step by step; one must think several steps ahead.
Only with such thorough consideration can one strategize effectively.
The two factions had actually been enemies for a long time.
Ku Xue Men killed Zhou Xuening.
Yin Wujiu slaughtered the Kuxue Sect.
Behind the Dry Snow Gate lies the Pure Heart Gate of the Second Heaven.
Lin Xue'an wanted to forge an excellent physique, so he didn't hesitate to use forbidden techniques. However, in the second level, Lin Xue'an had to restrain himself, so he sent the Ku Xue Sect to do dirty work.
What does it matter if some cultivators at the foot of Mount Sumeru die?
Later, when Yin Wujiu slaughtered the Kuxue Sect, Shen Zhiwei didn't feel anything was wrong, but she did know that the two sects had become enemies.
Yes, back then no one would associate the destruction of the Kuxue Sect with the Bixia Sect, but once the Bixia Sect advances to a higher realm, people will definitely remember this old story.
Even if Lin Xuean couldn't have imagined it, there were bound to be some clever people who, with the intention of stirring up trouble, would tell him about it.
Now that they are enemies, Lin Xue'an will surely take advantage of the Bixia Sect's unstable foundation to uproot it completely and eliminate it from the root.
Therefore, if one were to advance to a higher realm, the first thing to do would be to eliminate the Pure Heart Sect.
Shen Zhiwei initially had no clue either. At that time, she frequently went to the second level of heaven to sell pills. The disciples of Ziyun Mansion secretly discussed that Ling Qingshu's beloved disciple, Yun Yuan, had inexplicably died at Suxin Sect, causing the sect leader great distress.
The disciples below didn't know much either. They gossiped about it, but couldn't explain it clearly or understand the truth.
But Shen Zhiwei took note of it and kept a close eye on the matter.
So she deliberately approached Ling Qingshu.
Ling Qingshu is steady and doesn't easily get into conflicts with others. With the Ling family behind him, people always give Ziyun Mansion some face.
Shen Zhiwei didn't expect to use this opportunity to actually cause Ziyun Mansion and Suxin Sect to clash.
But she also had a vague feeling that Yun Yuan's affair might be a very fatal weakness.
Lin Xuean may appear arrogant, but he is actually quite cautious in his actions. He did not commit evil deeds in the second level of heaven before, but instead went to the lower realm to cause trouble.
Not only that, Lin Xue'an didn't even step forward himself; as usual, he supported a black-gloved person. All these dirty tricks were handled by the Ku Xue Sect of the First Heaven at that time.
Even if their actions are exposed, at worst the Kuxue Sect will be wiped out, and the Suxin Sect will never be implicated.
In short, although Lin Xuean seems arrogant, she is quite careful and cautious in her actions and is very good at concealing herself.
But when facing that little girl Yun Yuan, Lin Xue'an's behavior showed that he stopped pretending.
He forcefully took Yun Yuan away, and although Ling Qingshu was unwilling, she gave in. The Lord of the Ling Manor probably thought that Lin Xue'an, outwardly concerned with appearances, wouldn't do anything too shameful, but Yun Yuan was dead nonetheless.
This shows that the little girl Yun Yuan who was taken away must have great value, which is why Lin Xue'an was so shameless and couldn't hold back.
Next, Shen Zhiwei began to inquire from various sources, some indirectly, and some by bribing with spirit stones.
Thus, she obtained the birth date and time of the deceased Yun Yuan, as well as the spiritual root test report when Yun Yuan entered Ziyun Mansion. After all this trouble, Shen Zhiwei also had a basic understanding of the constitution of this innocent girl who died unjustly.
It is of pure Yin nature, which is not only suitable for dual cultivation, but can also be used to nourish the soul.
If it were used for dual cultivation, he wouldn't have died so early. Shen Zhiwei suspected that Lin Xuean was intentionally raising his soul. In addition, Lin Xuean had a son, Lin Bing, who was always secretive and rarely appeared in public. In fact, she already had some suspicions in her heart.
During this time, she also had an unexpected surprise: her relationship with Ling Qingshu was developing well.
Perhaps because both of them were single with women, and Shen Zhiwei deliberately catered to his preferences, Ling Qingshu resonated with her.
Shen Zhiwei would occasionally play the victim, which made Ling Qingshu feel even more sympathetic towards her.
Ling Qingshu also comes from a prestigious immortal family and was pampered from a young age. He came to the Second Heaven to strive for the continuation of his family line. As a result, Ling Qingshu has a steady and cautious personality, unlike some of the ruthless people in the Second Heaven.
One can also see delicate emotions and compassion in this Lord Ling.
Ling Qingshu still missed her deceased disciple, Yun Yuan.
During a drinking session, Shen Zhiwei took advantage of Ling Qingshu's drunken sadness and emotional appeal, causing Ling Qingshu to break down and involuntarily tell Shen Zhiwei about that old incident.
That is, the death of Yun Yuan.
Ling Qingshu wrote letters to Yun Yuan, but received no reply. Only after Yun Yuan's death did she receive a reply. Yun Yuan had entrusted someone to deliver the letter back, and the Su Xin Sect disciple hadn't paid it any mind. Only after Yun Yuan's death did he remember the matter and thus hurriedly sent it back.
Coincidentally, before Yun Yuan died, Lin Xue'an placed a forbidden spell on the search, prohibiting anything mentioning Yun Yuan from being taken out. Only after Yun Yuan's death was the spell lifted.
If that Su Xin Sect disciple hadn't been so foolish and made such a mistake, he might have been stopped.
The letter described some of her daily interactions with Lin Bing. Lin Bing was young and didn't quite understand, but Ling Qingshu immediately knew what was going on—this was being used to nourish her soul.
The Ziyun Prefecture was no match for the Suxin Sect, and it was powerless to retaliate in this matter, which only damaged the morale of the Ziyun Prefecture.
So Ling Qingshu swallowed her anger and suppressed the matter, but she kept this thorn in her heart.
Therefore, Ling Qingshu was determined to find something to hold against Lin Xuean and also used spies to thoroughly investigate the matter.
Therefore, Ling Qingshu investigated and discovered a strange incident.
Ten years ago, the great war against demons had just ended. At that time, Lin Xue'an explored the Fallen Immortal Abyss and sent some disciples, all of whom perished there. Afterwards, Lin Xue'an selected two elders from his sect to accompany him.
Both elders were dead, and Lin Xue'an returned covered in blood.
The following year, he had a son named Lin Bing.
The rumor that Lin Xue'an had an affair with a fairy from the upper realm has only emerged in recent years. In fact, Lin Xue'an has never been interested in women and has only focused on cultivation.
Lin Bing is very beautiful, but Lin Xue'an keeps her well hidden and rarely lets her show her face.
Ling Qingshu couldn't find any more clues after investigating this far.
However, as far as Shen Zhiwei was concerned, she already had Lin Xuean's life in her hands.
Lin Xue'an had his own way of courting death.
Shen Zhiwei certainly knew what was in the Fallen Immortal Abyss.
Lin Xue'an actually dared to use Young Master Mu's soul to create a magical artifact!
The next step is to figure out how to snipe.
Actually, she didn't need to make such a fuss when she went to Yuanyuan Heaven. It was just a blood sample; someone could have covered for Shen Zhiwei.
The day Young Master Mu was disturbed and appeared out to inspect the area with disheveled hair, it was all Shen Zhiwei's doing.
Mu Wuxian has a strong desire for control and is extremely cautious. Even if he can't find out the truth, he will definitely have someone monitor Shen Zhiwei's every move.
Shen Zhiwei deliberately attracted these people who were monitoring her.
This will be very useful for her future plans, and it can also be used to snipe Lin Xuean.
Some people dislike being stared at, and feel uncomfortable when secretly watched. However, this depends on the person; if it were Shen Zhiwei, she wouldn't care much.
Mu Wuxian liked to watch, and she could let Mu Wuxian watch to her heart's content.
Shen Zhiwei has always enjoyed acting.
The audience has been found, so Lin Xuean can't not go on stage.
Shen Zhiwei had already laid her trap.
After learning about Yun Yuan's constitution, she realized it was quite a coincidence that the original body of this person was of pure Yin constitution.
Originally, Shen Zhiwei was beautiful and possessed an extremely yin constitution, making her perfectly suited for dual cultivation. By cultivating with a powerful cultivator, both would benefit. If she were to join the Desire Sect, it would be a perfect fit.
However, the original owner of this body was a bit stubborn and had somewhat traditional values. She believed that cultivation and romance were two separate things and should not be confused. She did not want to use her looks to please others, so she focused on sword cultivation and did not make much use of her physique to improve.
When Shen Zhiwei was about to advance to the next realm, she seemingly unintentionally mentioned this matter to Nan Yulou.
At that time, Nan Yulou had already become involved with Jiang Cui.
Before the Bixia Sect advanced to a higher realm, Jiang Bin had little interest in the Bixia Sect. Moreover, at that time, the Tianchi Sect was preparing to reap the benefits from this small sect, so Jiang Bin had no need to offend the Tianchi Sect.
Once the Bixia Sect successfully advances to the next level, Jiang Bin will definitely pay more attention to it.
In this way, Jiang Bin would inevitably question Nan Yulou to obtain this useful information.
Moreover, Nan Yulou also has Tian Xiyu by her side. Even if Nan Yulou forgets to mention it, Shen Zhiwei can remotely control the situation and let the Jiang siblings know about it.
The Bixia Sect will officially open in the second level of heaven. Lin Xue'an may not come, and even if he does, he may not bring Lin Bing.
Lin Bing never leaves the house; Lin Xue'an hides him away like he's hidden away, making it difficult to even catch a glimpse of him.
However, when Lin Xuean came to choose Yun Yuan for her son to practice martial arts last time, she also brought Lin Bing along and asked Lin Bing if she liked it.
Lin Bing would definitely say she likes him; that child doesn't have his own ideas, he's just an empty shell. But Lin Xue'an insists on asking, even though it's unnecessary.
This shows that Lin Xuean has this damned sense of ritual.
Lin Xuean truly pities herself and loves herself to an extreme degree.
Shen Zhiwei sent out invitations everywhere, and anyone could come. She made a big fuss about it, but the person she was waiting for was Lin Xue'an.
Lin Xue'an arrived a little late, and Shen Zhiwei was burning with anxiety as she waited.
When she heard that Lin Xuean and his son had arrived, she couldn't help but smile to herself.
At that time, it was the first time she had seen the father and son. People around them were still gossiping and secretly speculating about Lin Xue'an's intentions.
But Shen Zhiwei knew that Lin Xuean's death was imminent.
Mu Wuxian was intrigued and made Shen Zhiwei undergo two blood tests. She was also closely watched by Lin Lanyou, a half-immortal cultivator. It could be said that Shen Zhiwei was under surveillance without any leaks.
Lin Xue'an swaggered in with Lin Bing, the "discarded weapon," which naturally allowed the secret agents who were originally monitoring Shen Zhiwei to see it clearly.
In fact, not only were Mu Wuxian's spies still around, but they also openly gave Shen Zhiwei a gift, namely the hairpin in Shen Zhiwei's hair.
Shen Zhiwei felt more at ease.
Lin Xuean, unaware that his death was imminent, was still resorting to his old tricks.
Shen Xiaochun was sent to Yuanyuan Heaven, which Lin Xuean couldn't reach and didn't dare to cause trouble at Tianyuan Mansion, so naturally he had to focus his efforts on Shen Zhiwei.
He stared at Shen Zhiwei and asked Lin Bing, "Do you like it?"
Lin Bing nodded.
Thinking about his own plan, Shen Zhiwei felt a surge of pride.
She raised her hand, gently brushing her fingertips across the embroidered peony petals, the touch soft and delicate. Shen Zhiwei's eyes remained calm, but a sharp edge had subtly gathered within them, like a sword sheathed, not yet drawn, yet already exuding a chilling aura. She embroidered the last two petals with exceptional care, and now the entire flower was perfectly finished.
She talked to Ling Qingshu for three days, but it's highly likely she wasn't telling the truth.
Young Master Mu isn't that slow.
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