Chapter 36 - Jin Sect

“Can you sense that place?” Leng Yan asked coldly.

“This! Um, well! Aren’t you fine now? And by the looks of it, you seem to have gained quite a lot.” Xuan Yi chuckled awkwardly, suddenly feeling his momentum lacking. He straightened his face and shouted, “Boy, are you turning against me? Coming to accuse me! I openly plotted against you, what are you going to do about it?”

“Heh! You’ve misunderstood me, Sir! How dare I accuse you? What benefits do you think the White Tiger sacred beast can offer me?” Leng Yan lost his temper when he saw Xuan Yi putting on a front. After all, Xuan Yi was only looking out for him, and he was being ungrateful.

“Fine, I’ll tell you! Otherwise, you won’t understand my good intentions.”

Long Qing is the reincarnation of an important figure. Before her reincarnation, she and Yanyan from the Vermilion Bird Sect were a couple. After Long Qing reincarnated, Yanyan has been searching everywhere for her.

However, I found Long Qing before him, who is the reincarnated wife of Yanyan. By returning Long Qing, you’re doing a favor, and Yanyan will understand my intentions and reward you accordingly.

Regarding Bai Ling, the last sacred beast of the White Tiger Sect, it is extremely important for the White Tiger Sect. Returning it is also a kindness and will naturally yield benefits for you, Xuan Yi explained to Leng Yan.

“What I really want to know is Long Qing’s identity!”

“That’s not something you need to know right now! Also, let me advise you, don’t fall too deeply in love with Shui Yunyao! It will become a major obstacle for you in the future,” Xuan Yi regretfully remarked.

“What do you mean?” Leng Yan’s face turned somber upon hearing this.

“Don’t ask, just remember my words! Don’t love too deeply! Here is the mental cultivation technique of our sect, along with an inner disciple token and ten thousand primordial spirit elixirs. Tomorrow, the three of you will head to the Jin Sect first!” Xuan Yi tossed a storage bag to Leng Yan and then disappeared.

Leng Yan stood there quietly, his mind filled with Xuan Yi’s words, “Don’t love too deeply!” Was this a warning that he and Shui Yunyao would not end well?

After a long time, Leng Yan picked up the storage bag, looked out the door, and murmured, “If I love, so be it! Whatever consequences come, I’ll face them! I, Leng Yan, am ready!”

Leng Yan returned to the master’s pavilion and opened the storage bag to take out the mental cultivation technique. The most important thing now was to strengthen his power and prevent the same situation from happening again!

The mental cultivation technique was called the “Xuanwu Ice Heart Technique,” clearly a high-grade offering from the Xuanwu Sect.

Magical power, mental power, and water essence power began circulating slowly in accordance with the technique’s requirements. As they passed through his Dantian, the three forces merged into a flawless white magical power pearl.

Leng Yan continued to compress this power pearl, maintaining it at the size of a soybean. Yet, he could genuinely feel his cultivation level rising. He had now reached the later stages of the magical power realm.

With the elevation of his realm, the magical power within Leng Yan became even more concentrated and robust, and the flexibility of his meridians further enhanced!

Before he knew it, morning had arrived. Shui Yunyao entered Leng Yan’s room, smiling, “Leng Yan, it’s time for us to set off.”

Seeing Shui Yunyao’s stunning smile, Leng Yan was reminded of Xuan Yi’s voice in his heart.

“Damn Xuan Yi! Why did you tell me all this? Now there’s a shadow in my heart! Leng Yan, you need to forget those words! Shui Yunyao is worth your deep love!” Leng Yan silently cautioned himself.

“Got it, my wife!” Leng Yan hid the awkwardness in his heart and jokingly replied.

“Are you asking for a beating? Your guts are getting bigger!” Shui Yunyao pretended to be angry.

“Don’t you want to be my wife? Then I’ll find someone else!”

“Dare you!” Shui Yunyao retorted, angered by Leng Yan’s words.

“Just kidding, you are my only wife in this life. No matter what happens, you’ll always be my wife,” Leng Yan said firmly, looking at Shui Yunyao.

“Alright, you’re so cheesy! Long Qing is still waiting for us outside.” Shui Yunyao’s face blushed, her smile soft as she turned and walked out of the room.

Watching her silhouette, Leng Yan smiled lightly. With a wife like this, what more could he ask for?

White clouds drifted, and a gentle breeze caressed. In the sky, Leng Yan, Shui Yunyao, and Long Qing stood atop Shui Yunyao’s magical treasure, rushing toward the direction of the Jin Sect.

Originally, Leng Yan intended to stop in Chang’an to let those three scoundrels have some fun. However, the former Laobao was no longer there, and the new Laobao was too timid to make money off cultivators. So, Leng Yan simply froze off their lower parts-nothing more!

Flying over the Jin Kingdom, Leng Yan couldn’t help but think of Leng Yu and wonder how he was doing. He spread out his mental power in an attempt to find a trace of Leng Yu, but found nothing. Leng Yu might have moved elsewhere, so Leng Yan decided to wait until his own spiritual awareness improved enough to scan the entire Jin Kingdom. Then he would find Leng Yu and catch up with him.

With Shui Yunyao’s speed, it only took two hours for the three of them to spot the mountains of the Jin Sect. If the Water Sect is about lightness and grace, then the Jin Sect is about dominance and sharpness. From a distance, a massive golden sword, a hundred feet long, was thrust into the peak, surrounded by golden buildings that were somewhat dazzling to the eyes.

From afar, Shui Yunyao softly called out, “Five Elements Sect, Longmu Star, Water Sect, Sect Master Shui Yunyao requests an audience, please open the mountain protection formation!”

Soon, a barrier in the sky ahead began to part, and a voice came from within.

“Senior Sister Yunyao is here! Jin Kuang apologizes for not coming to greet you earlier, please forgive me!”

The words sounded polite, but there was a hint of resentment in the tone, which surprised Leng Yan. Could it be that Jin Kuang knew about the incident with Chen Hai?

After flying into the mountain gate, the three landed in the plaza, where a young man in a golden robe walked toward them with his head held high.

“Jin Kuang, long time no see. Your cultivation has improved significantly!” Shui Yunyao greeted with a smile, knowing full well that Jin Kuang was not keen to speak with her.

“You’re too kind, Senior Sister. Your spiritual practice progresses by leaps and bounds; I couldn’t catch up even if I tried! What brings you here this time?” Jin Kuang replied with a sarcastic smile.

“Nothing too serious! First, my disciple Long Qing was out training and encountered one of your disciples, who attempted something improper. I wish to understand your explanation for this.”

While Shui Yunyao was questioning Jin Sect, Leng Yan threw the half-dead bodies of Qin Shou and his two companions onto the plaza.

At that moment, many Jin Sect disciples had gathered around to catch a glimpse of Shui Yunyao’s grace. The appearance of the three men caused a commotion among the crowd. It seemed many in the Jin Sect had been bullied by them, leading to a lot of murmuring.

“Heh! Good! These three dared to offend the Water Sect, they’re doomed this time.”

“Exactly! I’ve heard Shui Yunyao is very protective. Anyone who touches a Water Sect disciple should be ready for trouble.”

Jin Kuang’s face darkened further when he saw it was Qin Shou and his companions. Though their cultivation levels were low, they excelled at flattery and had been close to Jin Kuang. They had even boasted about finding him some good stuff during their outing, but who knew they would be brought back for punishment by Shui Yunyao!

“Senior Brother Jin! Save us!”

“Yes, Senior Brother Jin, you must save us; we were doing this all for you!”

Hearing this, Jin Kuang was furious. “Ridiculous, trying to drag me into your mess for a wrongdoing! You deserve to die!”

A flash of golden sword qi shot out, piercing the chests of the three men, killing them instantly.

“Yunyao, these three are worse than beasts; it’s my fault for not keeping them in check. I’ve killed them today to quell your anger,” Jin Kuang said.

Shui Yunyao, seemingly expecting this outcome, responded calmly, “Since that’s the case, I won’t say more. However, Long Qing was quite frightened. How do you plan to compensate her?”

Hearing this, Long Qing stepped forward spiritedly, “Exactly! I want compensation; I want a high-grade treasure tool!”

This girl was truly audacious-asking for a high-grade treasure tool, which was no small fortune even for Jin Kuang. But he had no choice; he was in the wrong. If he refused, and Shui Yunyao took the matter to the main sect, the situation would not be as simple.

By then, he’d face not just compensation but likely punishment as well. With a grimace, Jin Kuang reluctantly pulled out a red flying sword and handed it to Long Qing, feigning a smile as he said, “As it should be, here is a high-grade treasure tool, the Fire Sword, consider it a token of apology.”

Long Qing accepted the sword with a satisfied smile and added, “That’s more like it!”

This remark made Leng Yan feel that their visit here was purely for extortion!