[Wuxia] Hunting Beauties in the Qin Dynasty (Complete) - Chapter 26

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Chapter 158 Wind and Thunder Spirit Dove
Update Time: 7-30 11:25:26 Words: 3184

Master Wuye sighed and said, "How easy is that! That immortal island only exists in legends, and no one has been able to reach it in the last hundred years. However, Brother Long has the Wingless Flying Boat, so you can give it a try. After all, it's better than being sad here alone."
Hearing Master Wuye mention the Wingless Flying Boat, Long Lin couldn't help but be slightly taken aback and said, "Unfortunately, the Wingless Flying Boat has already been shattered by a fox demon, and even Xue Niang..."
"How could this be?"
Master Wuye and Shangguan Shuyuan were both shocked. They both knew that the Wingless Flying Boat was a magical treasure, how could an ordinary demon shatter it?
Long Lin then briefly recounted his encounter with the fox demon in the mountains and his subsequent slaying of the fox demon to avenge himself. Master Wuye and Shangguan Shuyuan were both sighing.
"In that case, Brother Long's trip to the East Sea will probably be fraught with great hardship again," Shangguan Shuyuan said. However, flying magical artifacts like the Wingless Flying Boat are extremely rare, and they couldn't find a second one.
Master Wuye also said, "If it were during the heyday of the Alchemy Workshop, this flying magical artifact wouldn't be anything special, but now it's very difficult to find."
Long Lin thought for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "No matter how difficult it is, I must save them. Senior Brother Wuye, now that I've refined this magical artifact, I wonder if it's feasible to add a flying function to it?"
As he spoke, Long Lin took out the Frostfire Spirit Iron spear. This spear had been tainted by the fox demon's demonic energy, and its spiritual energy still looked somewhat dim.
Upon seeing this strange magical artifact, Master Wuye and Shangguan Shuyuan's eyes lit up. Shangguan Shuyuan said, "Made of Frostfire Spirit Iron, although not a top-tier magical artifact, it's still a superior one. It seems that although the Alchemy Workshop has declined, it still has quite a few in stock!" Saying this, he smiled slightly at Master Wuye.
Master Wuye chuckled, "I could understand if someone else said this, but Brother Shangguan, it's a bit petty. I don't even think much of this Frostfire Spirit Iron, so why are you making such a fuss?"
Shangguan Shuyuan smiled and said, "I was just saying it casually. However, with Brother Long's cultivation level, being able to use such a magic weapon is quite fortunate."
It turned out that although the Frostfire Spirit Iron wasn't a top-tier material, it was still a luxury for a cultivator like Long Lin who hadn't even completed the Foundation Establishment stage. Little did they know that Long Lin's current strength was probably no match for most Core Formation stage cultivators.
"Brother Long's magic weapon can certainly enhance his flight capabilities, but it requires some materials that we don't have in our alchemy workshop," Master
Wuye said after a moment's thought.
"What materials? Tell me, Senior Brother Wuye, and I'll go prepare them right away."
"The remains of flying demonic beasts,"
Master Wuye said in a deep voice. In fact, all cultivators were familiar with demonic beasts. The so-called demonic beasts are mostly monsters that have failed to transform into human form. These demonic beasts fly in the sky, run on the ground, and swim in the water; they are all kinds of strange creatures. Moreover, apart from failing to manifest human form, most of them have developed intelligence, and the cultivation of high-level demonic beasts is even comparable to that of a cultivator in the Core Formation stage.
Hearing what Master Wuye said, Long Lin was delighted, because he had the remains of the Old Mother Jiushan in his possession. He immediately took it out and said, "Senior Brother Wuye, Brother Shangguan, what do you think of this?"
Both of them were taken aback by the spirit dove bone corpse, because this was not the remains of an ordinary demonic beast, but the original form of a demon, and the quality of the materials was many times better than that of ordinary demonic beast remains.
"Brother Long, where did this material come from?"
Master Wuye asked in surprise.
Long Lin chuckled and said, "Since Senior Brother Wuye isn't an outsider, I'll be frank. This is actually Lingyun's true form. If Princess Qing'er hadn't taught me how to subdue her, I'd probably be a pile of bones by now."
"Ah?"
Both Wuye Zhenren and Shangguan Shuyuan were startled.
Long Lin then recounted how Lingyun had poisoned him, trying to force him to join Zhao Gao's faction, only to be killed by him instead.
Shangguan Shuyuan and Wuye Zhenren both praised Long Lin's wit and courage. Furthermore, although they were in the Great Qin, they had previously been favored by the Azure Emperor, which was why they secretly helped Qing'er and Long Lin. Now that their identities had been revealed, there was no need for formalities. Shangguan Shuyuan then took out a black crystal jade disc from his empty Ruyi bag and said, "This is a talisman I refined a few years ago, called the Wind and Thunder Talisman. Using it on this magic weapon will instantly double its flight speed."
"Thank you, Brother Shangguan. I don't know how to repay you," Long
Lin said hastily.
Shangguan Shuyuan chuckled and said, "Since we are all acting under the orders of the Azure Emperor, we are fellow travelers and should look after each other. To be honest, I have already fully refined the Golden Pearl of Danchen that Brother Long gave me last year, and now my cultivation has broken through the bottleneck. I have to thank Brother Long for that!"
At this moment, True Person Wuye also said, "Since we are family, there's no need to be polite. Alright, Long Lin, let's go back to the Alchemy Workshop now, and I'll help you refine this flying magic weapon."
Long Lin was naturally overjoyed and immediately bid farewell to Shangguan Shuyuan, returning to the Alchemy Workshop with True Person Wuye.
Three days later, Long Lin and Master Wuye emerged from the alchemy workshop's fire chamber, both wearing smiles of triumph. After leaving the workshop, they went to the back mountain. Master Wuye said, "Brother Long, the Wind and Thunder Azure Dove Wings are complete. Now, try them out and see if you can handle them with ease!"
Long Lin smiled and said, "I didn't expect it to happen so quickly. With these wings, I can truly soar through the heavens!"
He held the pair of crystal-white Frostfire Spirit Iron spearheads in his hands, but now the spearheads were no longer as smooth as jade; instead, a pair of light gray wing patterns had been added.
After speaking, Long Lin channeled his spiritual energy into the spearheads, silently chanting, "Azure Dove Spirit Wings, protect the Dharma, arise!"
The spiritual energy flowed in, and a faint white light enveloped the Frostfire Spirit Iron spearheads, while the gray wing patterns instantly turned a crystalline blue, suddenly shining brightly, as if about to grow larger.
Long Lin casually tossed the Frostfire Spirit Iron Rifle, which flew into the air. Its pair of blue wings instantly grew to over two zhang (approximately 6.6 meters) in length, resembling a giant bird hovering in mid-air.
Long Lin smiled slightly at Wu Ye Zhenren, then took a deep breath and leaped onto the rifle, firmly landing on the wings. He nodded back to Wu Ye Zhenren, and with spiritual energy propelling his feet, the Frostfire Spirit Iron Rifle carried Long Lin away into the distance.
Although the speed wasn't very fast, it was still considerably faster than the Wingless Flying Boat of yesteryear. Standing on the blue crystal dove wings, Long Lin suddenly felt a pang of sadness, recalling the time he chased the Qing Song Village people on the back of that dragon-horse. A wave of sorrow washed over him, for that dragon-horse was the true form of Bai Xiu Nu. And Bai Xiu Nu had died for him.
Long Lin took a breath, parted a white cloud with his hands, and suddenly let out a long howl, releasing all the sorrow and bitterness from his heart.
The wind howled fiercely, but Long Lin, without using any true energy to protect himself, was utterly unafraid of the biting wind due to his formidable physical strength. The wind whipped his clothes, making a whistling sound, and from below, Long Lin indeed possessed an air of otherworldly grace amidst the shimmering blue and white light. Even Master Wuye couldn't help but nod in approval, secretly thinking that this man had profound foresight and a boundless future in the path of immortality.
After circling in mid-air, Long Lin returned to the top of the back mountain and said to Master Wuye, "Senior Brother Wuye, I wonder if the Wind and Thunder Talisman that Brother Shangguan gave me is truly as powerful as it seems? I'd like to test it!" Master Wuye
smiled and said, "It shouldn't be a problem. You better hold on tight, buddy, don't get thrown off!"
Long Lin smiled and immediately recited the incantation for activating the Wind and Thunder Talisman. Just as he finished, several blue lightning bolts flashed between the wings of the Azure Dove beneath his feet, followed by a sound of wind and thunder, and Long Lin vanished from his spot.
He reappeared where the next sound of wind and thunder rang out. His instantaneous movement was like lightning; although Long Lin was prepared, he was still startled and broke out in a cold sweat. Now, calming himself, he couldn't help but feel a surge of satisfaction. He recited
the incantation again, and with the continuous sound of wind and thunder, Long Lin's figure appeared and disappeared in the sky, covering a hundred miles in the blink of an eye. Only
then did Long Lin grasp the wonder of the Wind and Thunder Talisman incantation. It turned out that activating the talisman did indeed increase speed by more than double, but it couldn't be used for continuous flight and consumed a considerable amount of spiritual energy. This was a good trump card for a surprise attack. Of course, it was also a good way to escape when outmatched.
Long Lin had already mastered the use of the Wind and Thunder Azure Dove Wings, and while admiring the surrounding scenery, he slowly flew back.
"Oh dear, I thought you really fell down!"
Master Wuye chuckled as he saw Long Lin flying back leisurely.
Long Lin smiled and said, "These Frostfire Spirit Iron Rifle bayonets and Wind and Thunder Azure Dove Spirit Wings are my natal magic weapons, so how could they have thrown me down? Hmm, Senior Brother Wuye, I owe you a lot this time, otherwise I don't know when I would have been able to forge a magic weapon like this!"
"Alright, you're such a sweet talker!"
Master Wuye laughed heartily, then took out the Taiyi Spring and Autumn magic weapon gourd from his side, squinted his eyes and said, "Since I have made such a great contribution, how about you have a couple of drinks with me to show your gratitude?"
"Of course, I would be more than happy to! I really admire Senior Brother Wuye's world within the gourd!"
Long Lin put away the Frostfire Spirit Iron Rifle bayonets and Wind and Thunder Azure Dove Spirit Wings, jumped down in front of Master Wuye, and smiled.
"In that case, let's drink until we're drunk..."
"Drink until we're drunk!"
The two of them were full of heroic spirit at this moment. At this moment, Master Wuye chuckled wickedly, "Brother Long, my world within this gourd is filled with countless beauties. You needn't worry too much about Xue Niang. As the saying goes, we immortals are carefree; how can we be troubled by love and unable to extricate ourselves from the mortal world?"
Although Long Lin still couldn't forget Xue Niang, he smiled and said, "Senior Brother Wuye is right. Today, I must accompany you to have a good time in the world within this gourd!"

Chapter 159 Settling Ten Beauties
Update Time: 7-31 11:24:39 Words: 3438

The universe is vast within wine, and time stretches long within the gourd.
While Long Lin and Daoist Wuye were indulging in a drunken revelry in the Taiyi Spring and Autumn Gourd, Zhao Gao was furious in the Prime Minister's Mansion in Xianyang City.
Just now, someone had reported that Ling Jiu had disappeared without a trace.
It turned out that before he left Xianyang to tour the east with the Qin Emperor, Ling Jiu had informed him that she could recruit Long Lin under her command. She had even given him elixirs and told him to act according to circumstances. But upon his return, this unexpected turn of events infuriated him.
Even more importantly, the Sixth Prince, Yu Xuan, was also dead. Although Zhao Gao and the Sixth Prince Yu Xuan were not on good terms, Zhao Gao had always treated him as a pawn. Now that this pawn was gone, it was undoubtedly a major disadvantage for Zhao Gao's future actions.
At this moment, Master Li'e stood below the throne, silent and trembling with fear, just like everyone else. Both events had occurred within Xianyang City, and as an official of the Imperial Observatory, he naturally bore the responsibility.
"Prime Minister, please calm down. Lingjiu is just a minor character. Since she has already discovered that He Wei's real name is Long Lin, and that he came to oppose the tyrannical emperor, I think this matter is probably related to that kid. As for the death of the Sixth Prince Yu Xuan, my brother Li'e and I also sent people to investigate. It is said that the Sixth Prince's Butterfly Guards infiltrated the Alchemy Workshop several times and fought with Long Lin, Ling Yun, and Princess Yu Ling. I think this matter is also inseparable from that kid..."
The beast master Amona, dressed in animal skins and with bare arms, stepped out of the hall and said. These words were partly his speculation and partly an attempt to extricate Li'e from the predicament. Upon hearing this, Li'e's expression relaxed slightly, and he stepped forward and said, "Yes, that kid Long Lin is not simple!"
"It really is that kid..."
Zhao Gao nodded, pondering without speaking. In fact, what he was most concerned about now was the theft of the Yu Emperor's Cauldron. Moreover, the Yu Emperor's Cauldron contains the divine consciousness of Qing'er, the daughter of the Azure Emperor. Back then, it took considerable effort for the First Emperor to use several powerful figures to suppress her.
However, now that Qing'er has escaped, the remaining immortal followers of the Azure Emperor have found their leader and are likely about to make a significant move. Furthermore, according to his informant, it was Long Lin who rescued Qing'er. And it's rumored that Long Lin has actually received the Azure Emperor's true teachings and become his disciple.
"Zhao Gao, no matter the cost, you must eliminate that Long Lin!"
The mysterious voice suddenly echoed in Zhao Gao's mind again. Just now, in the inner palace secret chamber, Zhao Gao received this mysterious instruction. "Rest assured, Demon Master, Zhao Gao will definitely do it!"
This mysterious person appeared before Zhao Gao rose to power, but Zhao Gao had never seen his true face. He only instructed Zhao Gao to call him Demon Master and follow his instructions. Zhao Gao rose from a commoner to become the Prime Minister of a nation. Therefore, Zhao Gao is now completely devoted to this mysterious person.
Zhao Gao pondered for a long while before instructing, "Li'e, send men to track Xu Fu and his group. Xu Fu went to sea to retrieve the elixir of immortality. If he finds it, seize it; if not, let him perish at sea. Amona, send your demons and spirits to find the whereabouts of Long Lin. No matter what, eliminate him!"
"Yes!"
"We obey Your Majesty's orders."
Li'e Zhenren and the Beast Master Amona replied. Zhao Gao then nodded and said, "The tyrant did not encounter immortals on his eastern tour, but was instead assassinated. The matter of praying to the Holy Maiden is not yet resolved; he will certainly not let it go. The secrets of your tasks must not be leaked."
"Understood!"
Li'e Zhenren and Amona replied. Seeing Zhao Gao wave his hand, they took their leave. Zhao Gao sat on his throne, pondering for a long while, then suddenly turned to a servant beside him and asked, "Any news from Prince Fusu and General Meng Tian?"
The servant replied, "Your Excellency, Prince Fusu and General Meng Tian are building the Great Wall in the north, guarding the border, and there has been no unusual activity."
Zhao Gao nodded and then instructed, "Keep an eye on their movements and report back to me immediately."
The servant agreed. Zhao Gao fell into deep thought again. Now, in the Qin court, the sixth prince, Yu Xuan, was dead, leaving only Fusu as a capable man. However, he would not let him succeed. He now wanted to support a new talent, and he had already set his sights on the youngest son of the Qin Emperor, Ziying.
At this time, Long Lin was heading towards the secluded residence in Xianyang City. He was going to the East Sea to seek the Resurrection Grass, and he didn't know when he would return. It was not safe for Shi Mei to stay here, and if anything happened, there would be no one to help them. Therefore, before leaving, he had to find a suitable place for them.
Qingmu Island was, of course, the best choice. Just now, Long Lin had contacted Qing'er, and Qing'er agreed to send someone to pick them up and take them to Qingmu Island.
Long Lin arrived at the house, and Zi Ran greeted him, saying, "Brother Long, you're back!"
"How are Qi Xian and the others?"
Long Lin asked.
Zi Ran pursed her lips and shook her head, saying, "Still the same, unconscious."
Long Lin nodded and said to Zi Ran, "Zi Ran, to save them, I have to go on a long journey to find a kind of spiritual medicine. During this time, they'll need your help taking care of them."
Zi Ran said, "Of course, that's no problem. But Brother Long, you should come back soon. I'm afraid that if..." As she spoke, her eyes reddened slightly.
Long Lin said, "Don't worry, they're fine. However, it's not very safe for you here. I've arranged a better place for you. You can wait for me there."
"What place?"
Zi Ran asked.
"Greenwood Island,"
Long Lin replied.
"Greenwood Island? What kind of place is that?"
Zi Ran had never heard of Greenwood Island before, let alone knew where it was.
Long Lin smiled slightly and said, "It's a fairyland. You'll be absolutely safe there, and the spiritual energy there is abundant, which will be of great benefit to you both."
At this moment, several beams of light shone from behind Long Lin, and a fragrant breeze blew by, revealing Lady Baiyu, dressed in magnificent palace attire, and several beautiful maids.
"Young Master Long, is everything ready?"
Lady Baiyu asked with a smile.
"Madam, everything is ready..." Long Lin greeted Lady Baiyu with a smile upon her arrival, then said to Zi Ran, "This is Lady Baiyu, also a celestial being."
Upon seeing Lady Baiyu, Zi Ran knew she was no ordinary person. She immediately took two steps forward, bowed gracefully, and said, "This humble woman, Zi Ran, greets the celestial being." Lady Baiyu,
seeing Zi Ran's delicate features and clear voice, felt a certain fondness for her and smiled, "Miss Zi Ran, please rise. I am not a celestial being; there is no need for such formality." She then said to Long Lin, "Young master, our spiritual bodies should not linger in the mortal realm. Let us act quickly!"
Long Lin agreed, "Alright, let's get started!"
Immediately, Long Lin and Zi Ran led the celestial maids to help transfer the unconscious Shi Mei. It turned out that the maids caring for the Shi Mei of Dangshan had all been put to sleep by Lady Baiyu's magic. Therefore, everything went very smoothly.
Following Long Lin's instructions, Zi Ran also abandoned her duties at the palace and accompanied Lady Baiyu to Qingmu Island to care for the Shi Mei.
"Brother Longlin, are you really going to the East Sea to find the Resurrection Grass?"
Qing'er asked, her brows furrowed slightly, on Greenwood Island.
"Yes, otherwise, how can I save them?"
Qing'er nodded, pondered for a moment, and said, "The East Sea is vast, and we don't know where that immortal island is. Moreover, the sea is not like the land; the winds and waves are treacherous, and there are many ancient demonic beasts. Brother Longlin
, you must be careful!" In fact, as a person from the Spirit Realm, Qing'er naturally knew where the immortal island was, but this was a divine secret and could not be revealed casually. Moreover, she also knew that Longlin's trip to the East Sea was also due to some divine opportunity, so she could not stop or help him. Longlin
smiled and said, "Don't worry, Qing'er, I will take care of myself. Besides, I have already refined the Wind and Thunder Azure Dove Spirit Wings. Even if I encounter any danger, I should have no problem protecting myself." Qing'er
's beautiful eyes flickered, and after a moment of contemplation, a small jade token suddenly appeared in her snow-white jade palm. It was similar in style to the Greenwood Token, but it was made of jade and shone with a crystal-clear blue light.
"This is the Azure Jade Token, a token I made after arriving on Azurewood Island. Take one with you. Although it's not particularly useful, most of the hidden immortals and demonic beasts who have heard of Azurewood Island will give it some face, just in case,"
Qing'er said with concern as she placed the Azure Jade Token in Long Lin's hand.
Long Lin smiled and accepted the Azure Jade Token. The jade felt smooth and warm in his hand, just like Qing'er's jade hand. A ripple of emotion stirred within him as he said, "Don't worry, Qing'er!"
Qing'er nodded and added, "Brother Long, Qing'er will wait for you to come back!"
Long Lin put away the Azure Jade Token, smiled at Qing'er, and walked out of Azurewood Island. Now that Shi Mei was settled, he had no more worries and could go to the East Sea to search for the Rejuvenating Grass.
Of course, he still needed to go to the Alchemy Workshop and the Epang Palace's Celestial Platform to say goodbye to Wu Ye Dao Ren and Shangguan Shuyuan.
Upon meeting Shangguan Shuyuan at the Epang Palace, Shangguan Shuyuan immediately led him to a secret room, took out a scroll, and handed it to Long Lin, saying, "Brother Long, I have nothing to give you for your journey. This is a map of the Eastern Sea Immortal Islands that I copied from my master. You might find it useful."
Long Lin was overjoyed. The Eastern Sea was vast, and frankly, even with his immortal powers, he probably couldn't reach those tiny immortal islands. With this map, his chances of success increased. He immediately thanked Shangguan Shuyuan profusely.
"Brother Shangguan, I wonder how preparations are going for Immortal Master Xu's journey with a thousand children? When will they depart?"
Long Lin suddenly remembered Xu Fu taking a thousand boys and girls to sea to search for elixirs and asked.
Shangguan Shuyuan smiled and said, "Brother Long, you don't know yet, but they've already set sail. They should be departing by now."
"So soon?"
Long Lin asked. Just a few days ago, he had discovered that someone had sent boys and girls to Xianyang. How could they have departed so quickly? "Is the efficiency of the Great Qin Empire really that high, and its style that tough?"
Shangguan Shuyuan smiled and said, "There's nothing strange about it. Actually, this trip to the East Sea to find medicine has been planned for several years, but the large ship for seeking immortality at sea has been delayed, which is why it's been dragged on until now. The young boys and girls have also been prepared long ago, but after these years, some of them have become too old, so they need to be replaced."
"I see!"
Long Lin laughed.
"Brother Long, if you set sail from Qiantong Town now, you might still be able to catch up with Master and the others. Moreover, this time, the Lord is going to seek immortality at sea and also to test the large ship. If possible, he will sail around the continent to attack the distant Xiongnu. I heard that the Lord has already secretly boarded the ship and is currently with Master. If Brother Long doesn't mind, you can travel with them. The chances of finding the immortal island will be greater, and the dangers will be much less."
Long Lin couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement. This was a top-notch military secret in the Great Qin Empire. Shangguan Shuyuan brought it up himself, so he must really consider him one of their own. He immediately laughed and said, "That's a good idea, thank you for the reminder, Brother Shangguan."

Chapter 160 Encountering a Storm
Update Time: 8-1 10:10:07 Words: 3392

Qiantong is an ancient ferry crossing.
It was originally a small dock for fishermen to set sail, but it has been greatly expanded. Just a few days ago, two giant ships, thirty feet long and ten feet wide, set sail, leaving behind a somewhat dilapidated town. From the once magnificent and splendid restaurants, one can still vaguely find some traces of its former prosperity.
Long Lin is standing on the top floor of the tallest three-story building in Qiantong Town, looking at the vast sea. Just now, people were discussing Xu Fu's voyage to seek the elixir of immortality. This matter is already common knowledge in Qiantong. The majority of the people in Qiantong Town are the parents and families of children, making a living here and eagerly awaiting their children's safe return every day.
Long Lin found a sturdy ebony boat on the beach and bought it for a hefty price of one hundred taels of gold. Only then did he discover that many others were also buying boats to sail out to sea, hoping to try their luck on Xu Fu's immortal-seeking ship. So, he set off with this group.
Although Long Lin possessed the Wind and Thunder Azure Dove Spirit Wings magic weapon, once at sea, unless one was an immortal capable of traveling thousands of miles, anyone's magical power was insignificant compared to the vast ocean. Because no matter how powerful one's magical power, it would eventually run out of steam, while the ocean seemed boundless.
Long Lin's ebony boat could accommodate three people, but at this moment Long Lin was alone. Therefore, the boat moved swiftly and quickly, soon surpassing the other wooden boats.
After setting sail, Long Lin checked the wind direction, hoisted the sail, and began cultivating his inner strength in the cabin. In his modern life, as a mercenary captain, sailing was one of his specialties, though back then he sailed motorized ships with steel engines, unlike this vessel, which would drift aimlessly in the face of storms.
Among the ships traveling with Long Lin were a middle-aged man and an elderly man. Both appeared to be wealthy merchants, and their ships were large, multi-storied vessels employing local sailors and warriors, as well as courtesans. They didn't seem to be seeking immortality, but rather on a leisurely sea voyage.
For the past two days, the sea had been calm, and the ships sailed eastward with the wind, their masts billowing high in the distance, visible on Xu Fu's ship seeking immortality.
"Brother, are you also setting sail to seek immortality?"
At this moment, the middle-aged merchant-looking man called out to Long Lin from the bow. Long Lin, sitting at the bow, watched the waves rise and fall, feeling the internal energy flowing back within him, and gradually began to resonate with the waves.
Long Lin stood up and smiled at the man, saying, "Who doesn't want to seek immortality? Since I have this opportunity, I should give it a try."
For the past two days, the three ships had been sailing side-by-side, very close, their voices almost audible. Although he didn't know the man's name, Long Lin had developed a rather favorable impression of this wealthy middle-aged merchant.
The merchant stroked his beard and smiled, "Yes, that's exactly what I was thinking. May I ask
your name, brother? How about we have a drink on my ship?" Long Lin smiled, and after exchanging names, he steered his ship closer and jumped aboard. Inside, the ship was lavishly decorated, and the female entertainers were exceptionally beautiful. It turned out that this wealthy merchant was named Jia Li, a renowned salt merchant from the East China Sea, possessing immense wealth. He had set sail in search of the elixir of immortality.
His ship was enormous, with enough food and supplies to sustain the entire crew for over a year. After some pleasantries, Jia Li then called to the old man, but the old man seemed reluctant to leave the ship and politely declined.
Long Lin and Jia Li drank and chatted merrily, enjoying the company of beautiful women and their performances, finding a unique pleasure on the calm sea.
Suddenly, a captain came in to report that dark clouds were rolling in on the horizon, indicating an impending storm.
Jia Li, a seasoned seaman, didn't pay much attention, but said to Long Lin, "Brother Long, we hit it off immediately. Since the storm is coming, and your ship is small and you're alone, why don't you stay on my large ship for now and wait out the storm?" Long
Lin smiled and said, "Thank you for your kind offer, Brother Jia, but my ship is very sturdy. Although it's secured to the large ship with iron chains, I'm still worried."
Jia Li understood Long Lin's concern; he was afraid something might happen to the ship. On the sea, a ship is a lifeline. He laughed and said, "That's fine then. We'll travel together, and if we encounter any difficulties, we'll
definitely help each other!" Long Lin drank another cup of wine before taking his leave and returning to his ebony boat. Standing at the bow, Long Lin saw dark clouds rolling in on the horizon, interspersed with thunder and lightning, hurtling towards them. He quickly lowered the sails and tightened the rudder to guard against the approaching storm.
At this time, the ships on both sides were also preparing, waiting for the storm to arrive.
Although Long Lin had sailed at sea before, he had never encountered such storms, and the ships back then were many times stronger than this ebony boat. Fortunately, Long Lin now possessed spiritual power, which he secretly used to protect his ship.
"Boom..."
The distant sound of waves crashed, and the sky suddenly darkened, making it impossible to even see the shapes of the ships opposite. Jia Li and the old man, all seasoned veterans, had already led the others to the cabin for shelter. Only Long Lin remained undeterred, standing upright at the bow, facing the raging storm.
In an instant, a fierce wind swept in, and towering waves surged dozens of feet high, crashing down from mid-air with terrifying force. Long Lin channeled his inner energy to protect himself and the ebony boat, but the two ships swayed precariously in the waves, seemingly on the verge of capsizing. Amidst the deafening roar of the waves, Long Lin looked back and saw many ships already capsized and sunk to the bottom of the sea.
Suddenly, Long Lin felt a surge of inner energy within him, a sight he hadn't witnessed in a long time. He quickly sat on the bow, using his inner energy to protect himself and the ebony boat, remaining steadfast amidst the storm. Within his crystalline vision, however, pierced through the rolling dark clouds, gradually revealing a colossal, black-horned beast several meters tall.
The beast had four wings, blood-red pupils in its eyes, gleaming antlers, dragon lips, and tortoise teeth. With each breath, dark clouds billowed, and lightning flashed wherever its eyes swept. At this moment, it was manipulating the dark clouds and gales, churning the lone ships.
In the sea, however, a thousand-clawed monster, its massive jaws wide open, swept up those that had fallen into the water, swallowing them whole.
"Hmph, I wondered why there were waves out of nowhere; it's all because of you monsters!" Long Lin sneered inwardly.
Just then, a deafening roar was heard, and Jia Li's ship was suddenly dragged into the water by one of the monster's claws. A bolt of lightning struck, instantly shattering the ship into pieces. Dozens of people on board were seized by the sharp claws and long whiskers, dragged into the monster's gaping maw.
"Beasts!"
Long Lin roared inwardly. Clearly, these two monsters intended to wipe out all the ships. Just as he was about to act, several white-clad figures suddenly emerged from the old man's ship, each wielding a sword. Some soared into the air, while others sank into the sea, directly attacking the two monsters.
Long Lin was startled. He had long suspected the old man on the ship was no ordinary person, but he hadn't expected such a powerful expert to be hidden on his vessel.
At this moment, he didn't rush to attack. He firmly protected his ebony ship with his true energy, and his mental energy flashed, displaying the scene of the white-clad figures fighting the two monsters.
There were five white-clad figures attacking the monsters in the sky. They possessed unique movements, each stepping on a radiant aura, wielding swords that shone brightly. They formed a strange formation within the dark clouds. The light emanating from the five figures also shifted, becoming five different colors.
Five white-clad figures attacked the aquatic monsters, employing the same formation. Sharp blades shot dozens of feet away, striking the monsters' bodies.
These ten white-clad figures were all highly skilled, and their formation was incredibly imposing. With their appearance, the dark clouds in the sky reversed, the giant waves subsided, and the raging storm calmed considerably. Many lucky survivors seized the opportunity to cling to driftwood, climb onto undamaged boats, and, using the wind and waves, turn their prows and retreat like lightning.
Long Lin was secretly astonished. Who were these black-clad figures? How could they be so powerful? Even the two monsters feared their sharpness, roaring a few times before one vanished into the horizon and the other sank to the bottom of the sea, disappearing without a trace. Seeing the monsters retreat, the ten white-clad figures also flew back, disappearing into the ship.
At this moment, the dark clouds in the sky dispersed, revealing a clear blue sky once more. The giant waves subsided, and the sea became calm. Everything returned to its former calm.
Only the many pieces of wood floating on the sea surface still bore the marks of the recent storm.
Long Lin withdrew his protective true energy and couldn't help but sigh inwardly. It was a pity that Jia Li, the wealthy merchant he had just been drinking and chatting with, was now already a monster's prey.
At this moment, only Long Lin and the old man's ship remained on the sea; the others had either been capsized by the giant waves or fled far away due to the fierce winds and waves.
Long Lin noticed that the ship was still quiet and without any movement. He couldn't help but wonder about the origins of these people.
However, since there was no movement on the ship, Long Lin didn't want to provoke them and immediately found a direction, raised his sail, and headed away into the distance.
With Long Lin's eyesight, he could vaguely see Xu Fu's Immortal-Seeking Ship still with its masts and sails high in the far distance, which made him frown.
Logically speaking, with the monster causing such chaos, and the numerous highly skilled cultivators on the Immortal Seeking Ship, including the immortal master Xu Fu, how could they allow the monster to run rampant and swallow these ships whole? What puzzled him even more was that the two demonic beasts seemed to be targeting them, not Xu Fu's ship.
It seemed that seeking immortality overseas was no easy task, and the dangers involved were not limited to sea monsters and waves; human intervention might also be a factor! Long Lin thought to himself, reminding himself to be cautious in all matters. His gaze drifted towards the old man's ship, which remained eerily quiet, without a single person emerging.
This ship was very strange, and the white-robed figures were also extraordinary. Long Lin felt he should go and pay them a visit. However, with no one on board, was it wise for him to rashly board?
At this moment, a solemn atmosphere filled the cabin of the old man's ship. Ten men in white sat cross-legged, eyes closed and silent, seemingly meditating and regulating their breathing. Beside them stood the old man and a young woman in white, their faces grave as they watched them.
Anxiety flashed in the young woman's eyes as she looked at the old man. However, the old man sighed and shook his head, seemingly helpless.
Suddenly, the old man frowned, gave the young woman a look, and then his figure flashed out of the cabin like a ghost. He shouted in a deep voice, "Who?"
At this moment, a rough and heavy laugh rang out from the side of the ship, saying, "Old man Yunji, don't you recognize your master?"

Chapter 161 Yun Xin Beauty
Update time: 8-2 13:24:04 Words: 3372

The old man who came with Long Lin was named Chu Yunji, also known as Yunji Zhenren. He was a reclusive master who cultivated in Baiyun Cave of Kongtong Mountain. The ten white-clad men fighting the demon beasts were his ten disciples, and the beautiful young woman was his daughter, Chu Yunxin.
Although the ten disciples had repelled the demonic beast with their formation, they were also injured by its powerful spiritual energy. They were currently in the cabin, taking elixirs to heal, with Master Yunji and the woman Yun Xin protecting them. Suddenly, Yunji noticed someone had secretly crept up to the side of the ship. He immediately rushed out of the cabin and shouted, but to his surprise, the voice that answered was extremely familiar, causing him to shudder.
This person was none other than his mortal enemy from his days at Baiyun Cave—the Beast Master Amona.
This time, Master Yunji had led the cave's disciples on a sea voyage, taking advantage of Xu Fu's voyage to seek immortality. His purpose was twofold: first, to train his disciples; and second, if they were fortunate enough to encounter any rare herbs and elixirs, he could greatly advance his cultivation, smoothly entering the late stage of Core Formation, thus adding sixty years to his lifespan.
"Amona, so it's you! You secretly infiltrated my ship. What do you want?"
Master Yunji said irritably, while secretly preparing himself. Amona was originally a disciple of Baiyun at Mount Kongtong. While not skilled in cultivation, he was adept at beast-taming techniques, understanding the language of demons and monsters. He also practiced a method of refining and controlling demons, and was highly valued by his master, Baiyun Zhenren, in Baiyun Cave. However, he later fell under the spell of demons, becoming addicted to erotic music. Baiyun Zhenren, in a fit of anger, expelled him from the sect, and his whereabouts became unknown.
Recently, Yunji had heard that he had joined the ranks of Zhao Gao, the former Prime Minister of the Qin Dynasty, becoming a henchman for this evil prime minister. Their trip to the East Sea was extremely discreet and secretive, yet Amona had discovered their identities so quickly.
Amona, his feet sinking into the seawater, stood by the boat and laughed, "Does my visit to my senior brother mean you won't let me aboard for a chat?"
Although Master Yunji was extremely reluctant to let Amona aboard, his disciples were currently healing, and it wasn't wise to cause trouble with Amona. He coldly snorted and said indifferently, "Come on up!" He then took two steps back, firmly guarding the cabin door.
Amona jumped onto the bow, glanced thoughtfully at the cabin, and smiled at Master Yunji, saying, "Senior brother, you came to the East Sea without even informing your junior brother. Junior brother would certainly have escorted you, wouldn't he?"
"Don't worry about it. Besides, you're no longer a disciple of Baiyun Cave, so there's no need to call me senior brother anymore,"
Master Yunji said. This Amona was treacherous, and he had even summoned demonic beasts to injure people. Perhaps those two demonic beasts were summoned by him. So many people had died or been injured, including ten of his disciples; he was certainly not in a good mood.
“That was decades ago, why are you still so troubled, senior brother? Besides, I didn’t commit any serious mistakes back then. Master didn’t like me associating with demonic beasts, so he kicked me out of the sect. You know the reasons behind that, senior brother.” Amona stood at the bow of the boat and smiled.
This time, Yunji didn't refute, but changed the subject, saying, "I heard you've joined Prime Minister Zhao Gao of the Great Qin Dynasty. How come you're here? Those two demonic beasts, you summoned them too, didn't you?"
Amona quickly replied, "I am indeed working for Prime Minister Zhao, but I certainly didn't summon those two demonic beasts. Senior brother, you've wronged me terribly. I was just about to deal with those two demonic beasts, but I didn't expect my disciples from White Cloud Cave to have already acted, displaying their divine power and driving the beasts away. That's when I realized that you had also come to the East Sea, so I came aboard to find you."
Yunji nodded and said, "Since that's the case, then I've misunderstood you. I have other matters to attend to now, so it's inconvenient for me to invite you aboard. You can leave now..."
Amona didn't expect Yunji to dismiss him so quickly, and his expression faltered slightly. He quickly smiled and said, "Senior brother, no rush. I have another matter to ask you."
"What is it? Speak quickly!"
Yunji said impatiently.
Amo asked, "I wonder if Senior Brother has any connection with that kid on the ebony boat in the distance?"
Yunji was taken aback, wondering what Amo was up to. Perhaps he was planning to harm that kid, but his disciple was still injured, and Yunji couldn't worry about that now. He glanced into the distance and said, "We have no connection. We don't know him at all." Hearing
Yunji say this, Amo quickly smiled and said, "Since there's no connection, that's good. We brothers will meet again sometime. I'll take my leave now!"
Yunji watched Amo leap into the sea and ride the waves away, only then did he breathe a sigh of relief. But then he looked at the ebony boat in the distance, his face becoming more serious. He didn't know who that kid was. Just now, those two demons almost capsized his ship, so he sent his disciple out to drive away the demons. However, as far as he could see, the kid's ebony boat was completely unharmed in the storm, and he didn't know why.
At this moment, Amona, who had sailed away on the waves, gritted his teeth in hatred, thinking to himself, "Old man, how dare you treat me so coldly! After I deal with that brat, I'll definitely come back to deal with you!"
"Father, is that demon going to harm people again?"
Just then, a clear voice came from the cabin. Chu Yunxin came out and asked.
Yunji hesitated for a moment, then said, "That's none of our business. Yunxin, why did you come out? How are your senior brothers' injuries?"
Yunxin quickly replied, "Except for the third and fifth senior brothers, whose injuries are more serious and will take some time, the other senior brothers are fine."
Yunji breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's good."
"Father, you haven't answered my question yet! Is that demon going to harm people again?" Yunxin asked again. She had heard about Amona since she was a child. Just now, she overheard her father's conversation with him in the cabin and knew that Amona might have designs on the young man on the ebony boat.
“He’s a traitor to our White Cloud Cave, we can’t let him harm anyone else!” Seeing her father Yun Ji remain silent, Yun Xin assumed he had guessed correctly and tried to persuade him.
“Alright, that’s enough. I already said it’s none of our business!” Yun Ji said coldly. Now, with one of his disciples injured at sea, he was most wary of causing further trouble.
Yun Xin, however, said, “How can that be, Father? Didn’t you say that we cultivators must slay demons and protect the good?”
Yun Ji was speechless for a moment, then sighed, "Xin'er, you don't understand these things. We can't interfere in this matter." With that, he
turned and disappeared into the cabin without looking back. Yun Xin hadn't expected her father to act this way, and murmured, "Father, when did you become so timid and cowardly?" She raised her beautiful eyes and looked into the distance. On the vast ocean, a ebony boat drifted aimlessly, appearing so lonely and helpless.
Her heart softened, and she murmured to herself, "I hope you can escape this calamity and avoid that sorcerer's poisonous scheme." At that moment, she suddenly noticed the young man emerge from the cabin, walk to the bow, and look in their direction. Yun Xin had a sudden inspiration. Since she couldn't help him, she could at least give him a warning. She waved her arm, beckoning towards the ebony boat.
Long Lin stood at the bow, intently watching the ship's movements. His eyesight was excellent, and he happened to see the pretty woman waving at him.
What was wrong with this girl?
Long Lin was startled. He looked around and saw only his boat. It seemed they were beckoning to him. Long Lin waved back.
Yun Xin's face lit up with joy when she saw Long Lin. She pointed to the sea and then to herself, silently saying, "Be careful, someone in the water wants to harm you!"
Long Lin saw the girl's smile, pure and kind, and felt a surge of affection. He was initially confused by her haphazard gestures, but after a closer look, he understood her concern.
Long Lin, a mercenary in his modern life, was skilled in gestures and spoken language, and his sharp eyesight allowed him to understand what she was saying.
He was deeply moved that a complete stranger had warned him. He carefully observed the girl, memorizing her appearance, and returned a grateful smile, bowing respectfully from afar.
Seeing that Long Lin understood her meaning, Yun Xin was overjoyed and secretly relieved. She waved to him again and went into the cabin.
"This girl has a kind heart!"
Long Lin smiled slightly as he watched the graceful figure enter the cabin. On this sea, he naturally had to be careful. However, apart from that large ship, the sea was empty. Who would come after him? Could it be that old man?
He thought to himself, shaking his head. In his memory, although the old man had a somewhat eccentric temper, he didn't seem like a bad person. Besides, he had no grudge against him, so why would he come after him? Over the years, Long Lin had become quite confident in his ability to judge people.
So, why was this girl inexplicably warning him? In any case, Long Lin didn't think that this girl had taken a liking to him. A vague sense of foreboding suddenly arose in his heart.
"Since that's the case, it's always better to be careful!"
Thinking this, Long Lin returned to his cabin, sat cross-legged, and released his divine sense, the Crystal Light of Intent, enveloping a radius of ten zhang around the ebony boat.
At this moment, far away from Long Lin's ebony boat, the Beast Master Amona stood on the back of a giant fish over three zhang long, one hand raised to his chest, muttering incantations.
A short while later, beside the giant fish, the seawater suddenly churned and surged, and two ugly human heads emerged from the water, raising their heads and letting out a few strange cries at Amona.
Amona smiled slightly and said, "Go and kill that brat on the ebony boat, and I will reward you!"
The two heads cried out excitedly, leaping upwards, revealing fish-like bodies covered in fine scales, their two short, thin claws pounding their chests. Although they have heads that resemble humanoid shapes, they are not actually human, but rather merfolk, also known as haijin, living in the deep sea. They are among the most powerful demonic beasts, skilled in illusionary arts and incredibly cunning. Many fishermen have perished at their hands. Moreover, these merfolk usually lurk in groups in the deep sea, and even the giant whale demonic beasts dare not easily provoke them.
Amona, being a beast master, is proficient in the language of demonic beasts in this ocean, so he summoned these merfolk to deal with Long Lin.
At this moment, the merfolk seemed to express gratitude, or perhaps make a promise, before letting out a few strange cries and disappearing into the sea.
"Hmph... brat, now I'll make sure you die a horrible death!"
Amona sneered coldly, gazing in the direction of the ebony boat.

Chapter 162 Beauty's Grace
Update Time: 8-3 12:28:37 Words: 3532

Long Lin sat quietly in the cabin, his mind already covering a radius of ten zhang.
Just then, he suddenly felt a surge of true energy within his body, and his mind flashed with a crystalline light, gradually revealing two blurry fish shadows on the surface.
"They've come after all!"
Long Lin sneered inwardly, but remained silent, only watching the black shadows get closer and closer.
As the black shadows drew closer to the ebony ship, Long Lin finally saw their appearance clearly; they were actually two merfolk.
"So they're two mermaids... but they're a bit ugly!"
Long Lin chuckled inwardly. Only then did he stand up, his mind constantly monitoring the movements of these two merfolk beasts, while he took out his Frostfire Spirit Iron Rifle in preparation.
The two merfolk approached the ebony boat, but their speed suddenly decreased, seemingly scouting Long Lin's movements. Long Lin, unsure of their intentions, remained on guard, refraining from attacking first.
He knew that these sea monsters were the overlords of the vast ocean, and unless absolutely necessary, he should avoid provoking them. Otherwise, he would face endless trouble along the way.
The two merfolk churned in the water, exchanged a glance, and then sank, suddenly leaping back up to ram the ebony boat.
While not large, merfolk were incredibly strong; they often capsized boats in groups, attacking those in the water in their panic—a tactic that rarely failed them.
With a deafening roar, the two monsters, propelled by the underwater whirlpool, slammed into the hull. However, they hadn't anticipated that at the moment of impact, a blinding crimson light erupted from the hull, violently repelling the two monsters.
"Hmph, two mere demonic beasts dare to act so presumptuously!"
Long Lin sneered, immediately channeling his true energy to repair the damage caused by the two demonic beasts' impact. He continued to observe their every move with his divine sense.
The crimson true energy emanating from the bottom of the ship reflected in the surrounding seawater, instantly creating a red glow. Chu Yunxin, who had just emerged from the cabin, saw this and couldn't help but gasp.
Master Yunji and two disciples from Baiyun Cave hurriedly came out of the cabin and asked, "What happened?"
Yunxin pointed to Long Lin's ebony boat and said, "Something's happened over there."
Master Yunji looked towards the ebony boat; even with his eyesight, he could see the red glow emanating from the hull and the two merman demonic beasts faintly visible in the seawater.
"Xin'er, don't meddle!"
Master Yunji said in a deep voice, then walked back into the cabin.
"Father, why don't we help them? Those demonic beasts are harming people!"
Yunxin cried anxiously.
"I told you, mind your own business!"
Master Yunji didn't turn around and went straight into the cabin.
Yun Xin frowned, stamped her foot, and said anxiously, "Father..." But Master Yunji didn't answer.
"Junior Sister, let's go back to the cabin!"
"Yes, it's windy outside!"
Yun Xin's two senior brothers tried to persuade her. Although they didn't understand why Master Yunji would refuse to help, they believed their master must have his reasons.
"No! If you won't help, I'll help myself!"
Yun Xin suddenly said defiantly, rushing to the gunwale. She suddenly channeled her inner energy, emitting a strange, melodious sound like a bird's song towards the ebony boat.
"Junior sister...you?"
Her two senior brothers were stunned. They knew that although their junior sister's cultivation wasn't very high, she was proficient in the language of demonic beasts, and all the demonic beasts around Mount Kongtong bowed down to her. This ability didn't seem to be cultivated, but rather something she was born with. Therefore, they all admired her greatly.
Now, seeing Yun Xin actually summoning those two demonic beasts, they were greatly surprised and tried to stop her.
"Yunhai, Yuntai, bring this disobedient girl in!"
At this moment, Master Yunji, who was in the cabin, heard everything and was furious. He shouted angrily in the cabin.
The two disciples from Baiyun Cave exchanged glances, quite troubled. They knew their junior sister's temper; if they angered her, they feared they would suffer the consequences. However, they couldn't disobey their master's orders, so they approached and said, "Junior sister, Master is angry. Let's go back to the cabin!"
"You're afraid of him, but I'm not... A cultivator's duty is to save all living beings. What kind of cultivator would I be if I didn't lend a hand when I saw demonic beasts harming people!"
Yun Xin stubbornly insisted, still calling out to the demonic beasts.
At this moment, the two demonic beasts, having suffered losses on the ebony boat, were at a loss. Hearing Yun Xin's call, they immediately wagged their tails and swam towards the ship.
"You unfilial son, are you really trying to anger me to death?"
Yun Ji roared, stepping out of the cabin, his body radiating spiritual energy, seemingly ready to teach Yun Xin a lesson.
"Father, those two demonic beasts were causing trouble just now. You knew they were difficult to deal with, yet you still sent my senior brothers out. Now they're harming people again. Why have you become so cowardly?"
Yun Xin ignored Master Yunji's rage, pouting and complaining.
At this moment, the two merman demonic beasts had already reached the vicinity of the ship. Yun Xin said, "Listen up, the young master on that ebony boat is my friend. You are not allowed to harm him!"
The two mermen leaped out of the water, sized up Yun Xin, squeaked twice, and nodded to her in the water with their arms pressed to their foreheads.
"Alright, go ahead!"
Yun Xin waved her hand, and the two mermen swam away into the distance, disappearing into the depths of the sea in no time.
"Alas! Xin'er, you've gotten yourself into big trouble this time!"
Master Yunji sighed, seeing that things had come to this point and he could not stop them.
Yun Xin turned her head away, snorted coldly, and ignored Yun Ji Zhenren's complaints. She was secretly pleased with herself, having saved someone with her own abilities, and was quite happy.
"This immortal master... what trouble are you referring to? Please rest assured, whatever trouble I, Long Lin, will bear alone. I will never let Miss Xin'er or you be troubled."
A clear voice came from the water. It turned out that Long Lin, who had clearly seen and heard what was happening on the ship from the ebony boat, immediately used his cultivation technique to walk on the water and spoke loudly.
"You..."
The two disciples of Baiyun Cave, seeing Long Lin appear beside the ship without warning, cried out and drew their swords, becoming extremely vigilant.
Before Master Yunji could react, Long Lin had already approached the side of the boat. He was secretly surprised, thinking to himself that this person's cultivation was actually weak!
However, before he could reply, Yun Xin turned around and saw Long Lin floating on the water, handsome and elegant. She couldn't help but admire him and said with a smile, "So you're this powerful! I knew I wouldn't have needed to save you, and I wouldn't have gotten scolded by Father."
Long Lin smiled and bowed, saying, "Although those two demonic beasts couldn't harm me, I will always remember Miss Xin'er's kindness in saving me."
"Young master, since you are alright, please make yourself at home! We have other matters to attend to and cannot entertain you further. Yunhai, Yuntai, see the guest out!"
At this moment, Master Yunji said in a sarcastic tone.
Initially, seeing Long Lin's dignified appearance and refined manners, Yun Hai and Yun Tai had lowered their guard and even developed a slight liking for him. However, they hadn't expected their master to ignore them so readily and dismiss them. The two were stunned but remained silent.
"What? You dare disobey your master?"
Master Yun Ji's anger flared, and he coldly snorted.
"Disciples wouldn't dare!"
Yun Hai and Yun Tai immediately replied, then hesitated before saying to Long Lin, "Young master, our sect is currently unable to receive you. Please leave!"
Long Lin smiled and said, "Since you all don't welcome me, then I must take my leave!" He then cupped his hands towards Yun Xin and said, "I will certainly repay your kindness, young lady!" Then he drifted away.
Yun Xin was initially reluctant to leave, but now she had no choice. She dared not provoke Master Yun Ji further, and instead offend her two senior brothers, Yun Hai and Yun Tai, making them feel awkward and resentful.
Meanwhile, in the far distance, Amona had already used his magic to throw the two merfolk beasts into the mouth of the giant fish beneath him. He muttered angrily, "Useless beasts! What use are you if you can't even handle this simple matter?"
After the giant fish devoured the two merfolk beasts, Amona touched his forehead and suddenly laughed, "Well done, Yunji! She actually has a daughter who is also fluent in the language of demon beasts. Interesting, very interesting… I'm getting incredibly bored at sea. Having a beautiful woman as a companion is quite nice!"
Long Lin returned to the ebony boat, hoisted the sail, and drifted eastward.
He sat at the bow, savoring Yun Xin's charming expression of both pity and admiration, while watching the strange shadows on the rolling waves.
At this moment, a dark line in the far distance caught his eye.
"What was that?"
Long Lin frowned slightly. He channeled his inner energy to enhance his eyesight, and in the distance, he could clearly see that the dark shape resembled a small island. On the island, there was a shadowy figure standing, but that figure vanished in a flash. Then, the island disappeared as well.
Long Lin withdrew his gaze, wondering what he had just seen. Had his eyes become blurry from being at sea for so long? Looking again at Xu Fu's giant ship in the far distance, he could still see its sails billowing high.
At this moment, aboard Xu Fu's giant ship, Xu Fu was kneeling before a tall, imposing middle-aged man, saying, "Reporting to the True Man, most of the ships behind have already been driven away!"
The middle-aged man nodded and said, "Most of them? With such a huge storm, are there any that haven't left?"
Xu Fu said, "There are still two. According to my spirit beast, one of them only had one person on board, but the small ebony boat remained perfectly still in the storm. The other ship sent ten powerful Daoist masters to attack the spirit beast, forcing it to retreat."
"Oh? I didn't expect that even these mountain folk would have such rare experts!"
the middle-aged man said, then pondered for a moment and said, "However, as long as they pose no threat to us, it's fine to let them follow. Let's head east! Also, after I've helped you get rid of that giant sea beast, I must return. Once you've found the elixir, return it immediately, and I will reward you handsomely!"
Xu Fu hurriedly said, "Thank you, True Man. I will certainly not disappoint you and will return with the elixir of immortality as soon as possible."
This middle-aged man was none other than Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty. Because a giant beast was causing havoc in the East Sea, frequently capsizing ships seeking immortality, Qin Shi Huang personally led five hundred crossbowmen aboard a large ship, intending to slay the beast and escort Xu Fu eastward to seek the elixir of immortality.
However, several days had passed since they set sail, and they had not seen a trace of the monster. Instead, many ships seeking immortality had followed them, drawn by rumors. Fearing that they would disturb the immortals, who would then refuse to reveal themselves, Qin Shi Huang ordered Xu Fu to release his pet spirit beast to stir up storms and drive the people back. Unexpectedly, some of these ships contained powerful figures who, instead of being destroyed by the storms, repelled his spirit beast.
Seeing that Qin Shi Huang had shown mercy and spared them, Xu Fu naturally couldn't say anything more and simply agreed, allowing the ships from Longlin and Baiyun Cave to follow.
Long Lin's ebony boat, small and light, moved quickly, soon leaving the White Cloud Cave's ship behind. Little did Yun Ji and the others on the latter ship know, trouble was about to find them.

Chapter 163 Yun Xin's Trouble
Update Time: 8-4 7:58:09 Words: 3549

Since the storm stirred up by the demonic beasts had subsided, the sea had become unusually calm.
Long Lin rowed his ebony boat, leisurely strolling on the sea. Behind him was the White Cloud Cave's ship carrying Yun Ji and the others, and in the distance, the masts of Qin Shi Huang and Xu Fu's immortal-seeking ship could be seen.
At this moment, he was unaware that on the ship behind him, a graceful figure stood at the bow, watching his back as he rowed.
Her gaze held some confusion, even pity and sympathy. She didn't know why this person had come alone to this treacherous sea. Was he also seeking the elixir of immortality?
"Hey, little girl, what's your name?"
A shadow flashed, and a burly man wielding an iron staff, clad in animal hide, and with his hair flowing over his shoulders appeared before the ship. He stood barefoot on the waves, grinning at Yun Xin.
"It's you?"
Yun Xin was slightly startled, then coldly snorted and turned to walk into the cabin. This was the man who had been plotting with her father to harm that young man. Yun Xin felt nothing but disgust for him.
"Haha, little girl, don't go! You should at least call me 'Uncle-Master'!"
the burly man said sarcastically, and in a flash, he leaped onto the ship, blocking Yun Xin's path.
"Hmph, I don't know you, get out of the way!"
Yun Xin frowned slightly and said. She continued to walk forward, but the burly man blocked her way with outstretched arms.
"Amona, what are you doing?"
At this moment, a deep shout came from the cabin door, and Yun Ji came out, seeing Amona blocking Yun Xin, and shouted loudly.
Upon hearing Yunji Zhenren's voice, Amona's face revealed a strange smile. He remained blocking Yun Xin's path, turning to Yunji and saying, "Senior brother, is this your daughter? She's quite a pitiful-looking girl!"
"Hmph! Amona, what are you doing back here?"
Yunji said irritably. He then said to Yun Xin, "Xin'er, go back to the cabin!"
Amona chuckled, "Xin'er, Yun Xin, what a lovely name!"
Seeing her father come out, Yun Xin tried to walk around Amona into the cabin, but was still blocked by him.
"Amona, you?"
Yunji Zhenren shouted. He knew Amona was ruthless and wondered what tricks he was up to by blocking Xin'er.
Amona turned his back to Yun Xin and said to Yunji Zhenren, "Senior brother, you didn't even tell me you had such a grown niece? Hmm, you asked me why I came back, haha, I came back to find her!"
As he spoke, a sinister glint flashed in Amona's eyes.
Master Yunji's heart sank, and he couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Yun Xin had indeed caused a great disaster. Having provoked this demon, the trouble ahead would be immense. In truth, in terms of cultivation level, Master Yunji wasn't afraid of Amona in a one-on-one fight. However, Amona was a Beast Master, able to summon a horde of demonic beasts at will, making Beast Masters often the most troublesome type of person.
Although his daughter, Yun Xin, understood beast language, she wasn't a Beast Master at all. Beast Masters, besides understanding demonic language, possessed special techniques to tame and control demonic beasts, and could even use secret methods to evolve them, making them incredibly powerful. Back then, his master had valued Amona highly because of his extraordinary talent; although Amona was the junior brother, he held the highest position among them.
However, Amona's intentions were wicked; he used evil methods to refine demonic beasts, which angered his master, leading to his expulsion from the sect. Therefore, this Amona was an extremely difficult person to deal with.
"Alright, Xin'er, come and greet your martial uncle!"
Yun Ji hesitated for a moment, then sighed inwardly before speaking.
"Father, what did you say?" Yun Xin had been quite pleased to see her father exchanging cold words with this man named Amona, but now that her father's attitude had suddenly changed, she was taken aback and asked, "How can this villain be my martial uncle?"
"Don't be rude!"
Yun Ji rebuked angrily.
"Father... he actually wanted to use demonic beasts to harm people, isn't he a villain?"
Yun Xin felt a little wronged. She was suddenly very disappointed in her father; the image of the sage who once slew demons and saved lives had been tarnished.
"You..."
Yun Ji Zhenren's eyes widened, secretly angry that Yun Xin was so clueless about the situation.
"Haha... Senior Brother Yun Ji, don't be angry. My niece is right, I do want to kill that person, but you don't know, that person is actually the villain!"
Amona wasn't angry at Yun Xin's rudeness; he rolled his eyes and laughed heartily.
"Father, is what he said true?"
Yun Xin asked Master Yunji, startled. She seemed unsure herself whether Amona had done anything wrong by letting the demon beasts harm people.
Master Yunji frowned, feeling troubled, and said vaguely, "Regardless of whether that person is evil or not, he is your uncle, which is undeniable. Aren't you going to apologize to your uncle?"
Yun Xin looked at Amona, then lowered her head and softly called him "Uncle."
Amona laughed heartily and said, "My dear niece, you are too polite... How could I hold a grudge against a junior like you!"
Seeing Amona's words, Master Yunji finally breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Junior brother, what happened earlier was just the girl's youthful recklessness. Don't blame her!"
"Senior brother, what are you saying? We are brothers, how could I not trust you?" Amona laughed.
"That's good, that's good! Xin'er, go to the cabin and prepare some wine and dishes. I want to catch up with your martial uncle."
Master Yunji finally felt relieved and instructed Yun Xin.
Yun Xin reluctantly agreed and was about to take a step forward, but Amona was still blocking her way, showing no intention of dodging.
"Junior brother, what does this mean?"
Master Yunji's heart suddenly jumped again, and he quickly asked.
Amona leaned on his iron staff and chuckled, "Senior brother, don't be nervous, I don't mean anything else. I just want to ask my niece's opinion on something."
"What is it that you need to ask her? She's still a child who doesn't understand anything!"
Master Yunji said with a dry laugh.
Amona turned to look at Yun Xin and smiled wickedly, "It doesn't matter if she doesn't understand anything, she'll understand slowly in the future. Right now, she only needs to understand one thing."
Master Yunji felt a chill run down his spine, his brow trembling slightly. He thought to himself that his worst fears had come true. He hesitated for a moment, then chuckled dryly, "What do you mean by that, Junior Brother? I'm too old to understand!"
"Doesn't Senior Brother know that my niece is exceptionally gifted? She's born with the ability to understand animal language. Seeing her reminded me of myself, and I couldn't help but feel the urge to take her as a disciple. What do you and my niece think?"
Amona said with a smile, inwardly cursing, "That old geezer, still playing dumb with me!"
Master Yunji coughed lightly, shook his head, and laughed, "Junior Brother, you're joking. She grew up by my side; how could she possibly possess the extraordinary talent of understanding beast language?" He then sighed, "Alas, it's my fault as her father for not disciplining her properly. This girl is strange, willful, and ill-mannered. How can she be your disciple? You should choose another good student."
"Hmph!"
Seeing Master Yunji only trying to evade the question, Amona slammed his iron staff heavily into the deck, instantly punching a hole in the thick ebony. He snorted coldly, "Yunji, stop playing dumb with me. That beast returned empty-handed after listening to her! If it weren't for our past as fellow disciples, she would have already perished. My decision to accept her as a disciple is already an act of extraordinary mercy."
"Junior brother, don't be angry!"
Seeing Amona's anger, Yunji felt a headache coming on and forced a smile, saying, "Didn't I just say that she's young and doesn't know any better? How can you hold a grudge against her? As for you taking her as your disciple, it's her good fortune. It's just that she's my only daughter, and I really can't bear to see her leave me. We can discuss this matter slowly..."
However, Amona became impatient with Yunji's evasive words and sneered, "Senior brother, stop talking nonsense. Today, I'm determined to take my niece as my disciple. You have to agree whether you like it or not!"
Yunji secretly groaned. He knew what kind of person Amona was. Even if Yunxin acknowledged him as her master, she would probably suffer a terrible fate. He hesitated.
At this moment, Yunxin still didn't understand why her father was acting so strangely. One moment he told her to be polite to this uncle, and the next he seemed unwilling to let her get close to Amona. She could only stand aside in silence.
"Yunji? I see you really don't want to agree?"
Amona said with a sneer, his coercive intent obvious.
Yun Xin immediately understood Amona's ill intentions. She immediately said, "Father, Yun Xin wants to stay with you."
Master Yunji sighed inwardly. What's meant to be will be, and he had no choice but to accept his fate. He gritted his teeth and sneered, "Amona, don't push your luck! Even if you kill me today, I will never let you take Xin'er away!"
"Fine, fine... fine, senior brother! Then don't blame me for being impolite!"
Amona snorted coldly. As soon as he finished speaking, he swung his iron staff horizontally and reached out to grab Yun Xin.
"Father!"
Yun Xin cried out in alarm, hurriedly retreating, but Amona's movements were incredibly fast; his large hand was already at her chest in an instant.
"Stop!"
Master Yunji roared, his figure flashing as he appeared in front of Yun Xin in the blink of an eye. He threw a punch, which collided with Amona's palm.
A blinding light flashed, spiritual energy splashed, and the surrounding seawater was instantly stirred up by the spiritual power, creating a huge wave. Master Yunji protected Yun Xin and took a step back, standing on the bow of the ship. Amona's body also stumbled back a step.
Fortunately, the deck of the ship was very large, otherwise, someone might have fallen into the water from that collision. At this moment, the disciples of Baiyun Cave in the cabin heard the sounds of fighting and rushed out of the cabin, each holding a long sword, aiming at Amona.
Amona was surrounded by the people of Baiyun Cave of Kongtong Mountain, but he showed no fear. With a sinister laugh, he said, "Yunji, when my master expelled me from the mountain sect, I swore that one day I would avenge that humiliation and raze Mount Kongtong to the ground. Let's start now!"
As he spoke, he brandished his iron staff, and a terrifying spiritual energy instantly spread out.
"Hmph... Amona, so many years have passed, yet you still show no remorse. Even if demonic beasts harm the innocent, you are no different from evil spirits. Today, I will cleanse the White Cloud Cave of its evil ways."
Protecting Yun Xin, Master Yunji coldly replied, one hand raised to his chest, faintly emitting a white light.
Both had already unleashed their magical power, and a great battle was about to erupt. Instantly, the air around the ship was distorted by the spiritual energy, creating a tremendous pressure.
Master Yunji's ten disciples, each with considerable cultivation, all looked solemn and used their power to defend themselves. Only Yun Xin, protected by Master Yunji, showed no signs of discomfort.
Suddenly, Yunji's eldest disciple, Yunshan, shouted coldly, "Form an array!"
The ten people quickly shifted positions and instantly formed a strange formation, surrounding Amona in the middle. Powerful array spiritual waves surged, resisting the previous pressure. Taking advantage
of this opportunity, Master Yunji flashed and had already taken Yunxin from the bow to the stern, pushing Yunxin into the cabin.

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