He possesses extraordinary talent and an ancient opportunity, so there’s no need to take such a great risk.

“Brother Lin, Mr. Su once saved my life.”

Yun Yao’s silent expression showed that although she was tempted by Su Miaoyin’s storage bag, it was too late now; whom she needed to save, she had already saved.

Originally, he did not want to drag Lin Chang’an into this, but this was also an opportunity. After much consideration, he decided to reveal everything.

Otherwise, after Lin Chang’an learned of this matter, the trust between them would plummet to an all-time low.

In this way, how could they join forces to explore the relics of a Core Formation cultivator in a dozen years?

If they couldn’t even maintain this level of trust, how could they talk about anything in the future?

After hearing this, Lin Chang’an fell into silence.

Yun Yao, seemingly cold but warm-hearted, never forgot the brief friendship they had despite not seeing each other for twenty years until reuniting at Elder Lu’s funeral.

Even though he also had thoughts of preparing for Foundation Establishment at the time, actions speak louder than intentions, and when it comes to intentions, no one is perfect.

“Mr. Yun…”

Just as Lin Chang’an considered not getting involved in this mess, there was a noise outside the door.

“Mr. Lin, as long as you’re willing to help me, upon returning to Celestial Profound City, the promises made to Mr. Yun will be equally valid for you.”

When Su Miaoyin appeared, Yun Yao’s expression turned cold, clearly warning her, causing Lin Chang’an’s heart to tense.

This terrifying aura!

No, it wasn’t Su Miaoyin!

Although the sense of crisis from Su Miaoyin was strong and the aura was quite distinct.

But it was definitely not this terrifying, and this aura was not something a human cultivator could emit.

Through the ancient cultivation technique he practiced, with keen perception, Lin Chang’an inadvertently glanced at Su Miaoyin’s bosom.

There was no mistake; this terrifying aura reminded him of the sense of crisis associated with a Tier Three demon beast, albeit much weaker, but he could not have misjudged it.

When Zheng Centipede battled with Master Lu, the aftermath of the Tier Three spirit pet’s battle gave him the same feeling as the aura emanating from something on Su Miaoyin.

While not as strong as the Profound Water Turtle, it was nonetheless formidable.

“Master Lu’s Tier Three Profound Water Turtle is still in Celestial Profound City, could there be another hidden Tier Three spirit pet on Su Miaoyin at this moment?”

Recalling Master Lu’s past, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but curse internally, indeed these old monsters who have lived for hundreds of years are each more cunning than the other.

Each one’s hidden cards are well concealed.

With the strongest Core Formation cultivators of the two major sects being occupied by Master Lu, despite the potential danger, could it be more perilous than a Tier Three demon beast?

It’s well known that demon beasts are generally stronger than cultivators of the same tier.

“Mr. Su.”

Thoughts raced through his mind in an instant, but the next moment Lin Chang’an responded with solemnity, clasping his hands.

“Celestial Profound City is the root of us loose cultivators, Mr. Su did not disdain my shallow cultivation before… I am willing to assist Mr. Yun to help you.”

Upon seeing Lin Chang’an agree, Yun Yao couldn’t help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

Although she was somewhat certain this Mr. Su certainly had more cards up his sleeve, this was also based on her bare intuition and speculation.

“Many thanks to the two of you, fellow Daoists.”

Su Miaoyin, looking pale, gratefully clasped his hands towards the two.

The two of them then began to prepare.

However, Lin Chang’an was secretly calculating that there was a Tier Three demon beast’s aura on Su Miaoyin.

If not, he would definitely not wade into these waters.

Perhaps it truly was an opportunity, it seemed he had to benefit a bit from Yun Yao’s fortune this time.

If not for Yun Yao, this Su Miaoyin definitely wouldn’t have sought him out.

He was aware of this self-realization.

Obviously, there was more trust between Yun Yao and Su Miaoyin; he was just along for the ride.

Amidst the chaos, although he was not inclined to betray Mr. Su, he could still opt to advance cautiously for now.

If successfully connected to this line, at the very least the high-level resources of Celestial Profound City, especially that Tier Three spirit liquid, would be exceedingly valuable for his lifebound spirit plant.

“Even if the situation turns grim, the objective is still focused on Su Miaoyin, during the chaos, relying on Blood Light Escape, I might have a chance to flee even against a fake pill cultivator.”

Considering this, Lin Chang’an nodded secretly, if worst comes to worst, he might just change his identity and flee to another country with a new face.

After all, what fake pill cultivator would take specific aim at him, a mere loose cultivator?

There are risks, but is there any less risk in declining now?

Thinking of this, Lin Chang’an unconsciously glanced at Su Miaoyin.

Upon knowing the other party’s message, he already had encountered risk.

Earlier, Yun Yao’s actions were very clear to him, bringing some warmth to his heart, it seemed Yun Yao was more trustworthy indeed.

…

Two days later, small-scale beast tides in various places had subsided.

Yet everyone knew it was just the calm before the storm.

The true beast tide was still ahead.

Outside Celestial Profound City.

“Damn you, Old Man Huang, is this what you meant by that Turtle of Lu being nearly powerless? Cangmu Qi so dense?”

The Core Formation cultivator of the Divine Sword Sect glared angrily at Old Man Huang of Li Huo Palace, almost killed had he not escaped quickly.

Huang Old Ghost, who was being chastised, was also filled with anger.

“Can you blame this old man? Who would have thought that this Turtle Lu, at death’s door, still had such strength.”

After all, he was a legend of his era, who even made a name for himself in the Demon Beast Abyss, being a formidable Golden Core powerhouse it was only natural.

The two major sects, with their four main Core Formation cultivators, huddled on mountaintops, glaring at each other despite mutual disdain.

Among them, a Golden Core elder who nearly got killed, recalling the encounter, was still a bit shaken and spontaneously spoke out:

“Gentlemen, could it be that all of this was an act by Lu?”

“An act!?”

The crowd exchanged puzzled glances, then Old Man Huang of Li Huo Palace shook his head without hesitation saying:

“Impossible! Absolutely impossible!”

“That old thing’s originally a loose cultivator, having battled countless times, stronger at this day and age is still normal. Cangmu Qi fools others but definitely doesn’t fool my spirit beast.”

At this point, the spirit beast on Old Man Huang’s shoulder squeaked as it nodded, indicating it certainly did not sense wrongly.

Seeing Old Man Huang’s assured demeanor, the late-stage Golden Core cultivator from the Divine Sword Sect also frowned while nodding:

“Indeed, it’s impossible to mistake the Cangmu Qi.”

Watching the strongest elders from both sects nodding and confirming, this elder also nodded secretly, thinking he might have guessed wrongly.

…

Meanwhile, within Celestial Profound City.

With Master Lu’s epic battle against four main Core Formation cultivators, though astonishing in might, to all it still expressed.

That the legend of the Seven Kingdoms’ top loose cultivator, Profound Turtle Master Lu, was nearing its end.

Meanwhile, atop Celestial Profound Peak.

While everyone thought Master Lu was recuperating, he was lazily seated, cross-legged on the back of the Profound Turtle, fishing for spirit fish in the spiritual spring with a bamboo pole.

“Such unprincipled youngsters teaming up to ambush this almost six-hundred-year-old man, if not for this still resilient old bones.

This string of battles surely demands a good rest now.”

Twisting his short chin whiskers, Master Lu squinted, seemingly calculating something, the Tier Three Profound Water Turtle below boredly extending its head blowing bubbles in the spring.

“Let’s see how many traitors’ hearts this time can be caught, having the Gold-Eating Rat guard, Miao Yin could even escape a late-stage Core Formation cultivator.”

Thinking thusly, Master Lu’s eyes turned profound, deeply gazing into the depths of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range.

“Beast tide, previous-generation Xuan Yin Old Demon, without you, how long would I still seek this place, though it’s a pity for the seven kingdoms’ spirit veins.

This place suppresses the miasma of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, accruing over countless years, should it erupt, the force could affect the seven kingdoms’ spirit veins…”

Reflecting on this, Master Lu faintly smiled, the Immortal Cultivation Realm has always been survival of the fittest.

Moreover, should he succeed, it would still be considered a blessing for the Seven Kingdoms.

“Fortunes and misfortunes coexist, the seven kingdoms are also my homeland, for these impoverished lands, this is a phoenix rebirth…”

…

Cyan Bamboo Mountain Market.

“Farewell, senior.”

People of the Zhou Family came to bid farewell as Lin Chang’an rode the Cyan-Horned Bull, with Yun Yao and a disguised Su Miaoyin, as the three Foundation Establishment cultivators headed towards Celestial Profound City.

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