You don't want your secret to be revealed by others, right?

Chapter 75: 30. Return to the cave_2



The young man also frowned and said, "The four disciples guarding the door earlier had checked with the Broken Treasure Mirror, but they didn't find anything unusual." "Even the Broken Treasure Mirror couldn't see through it?" The elder was somewhat surprised as he said, "This Your Highness hasn't even broken through the Five Elements Heavenly Barrier yet. Even if it were the transformations of Innate Divine Power, it shouldn't be possible to evade the Broken Treasure Mirror, right? This mirror is part of the Sword Seeking Boat, capable of peering through legal principles to discern truth. A Cultivator of the Four Symbols Level, even if adept at transformations, shouldn't be able to hide from it." Pei Bin, the young man, pondered for a long while and then softly said, "That means... perhaps he did not use Innate Divine Power to transform." He narrowed his eyes, "Perhaps, a peculiar treasure skilled in transformations was used?" "Such treasures aren't abundant in this world." Elder Gu Jingrong said slowly, "I didn't expect this Your Highness to possess such fortune, truly extraordinary." However, Pei Bin suddenly sighed and said, "Such treasures rank beneath the former Sect Treasure of Tantian Sect, All Beings Aspect. Sadly, after the Sect Leader's reincarnation, before he could awaken all his past memories and retrieve the All Beings Aspect, he had died..." Elder Gu Jingrong glanced at him, frowning as he said, "Are you still thinking about these things? Di Hong City is no benevolent place, and the struggle of princes is the most fearsome confrontation in the world, better to stay away." "I know, it's just..." He did not say anything more but just sighed deeply. "Let's go back." Elder Gu Jingrong shook his head, "It's good that this Your Highness has left. Although it's different from the planned calculation, it looks alright." ... Dawn breaks gently. In the deep forest five miles west of Qingdu City... The chilly dew of deep autumn slowly dripped onto the neck of Yu Shiqi, making her shiver. "Is it safe now?" Lin Yue leaned against a tree, casually pressing a hand to his cheek, immediately controlling the All Beings Aspect to revert to his original appearance. "It should be fine now." Yu Shiqi patted her chest, sighing in relief. Only then did she turn to look at Lin Yue, and couldn't help but blurt out impatiently, "Why did you change back, who were you transformed into just now? Why did those people call you Uncle Master?" "I don't know who it was." Lin Yue casually said, "I merely transformed into the fake Patrol Envoy who first arrived in Qingdu, leading the charge for Tantian Sect, so I'm guessing he must be a significant figure." The appearance he had taken on, that of the middle-aged man from two days ago who had impersonated 'Xie Huaixian', the Patrol Envoy, and also claimed to be a man of the Demon Path from Tantian Sect. At that time, this person had been injured by Baili Fengzhi, and he had specifically found the blood left by this person to analyze with All Beings Aspect. This effort had indeed served its purpose now. Reflecting carefully last night, he also understood the purpose of dispatching the first fake Patrol Envoy by Tantian Sect. The first fake Patrol Envoy started by picking a fight, deliberately ascertaining that he wasn't a prince, likely never intending to succeed in the first place. After being repelled by Baili Fengzhi and fleeing, he even staged an act that enabled the second batch of Patrol Envoys to capture him, thereby augmenting the credibility of the second batch of Patrol Envoys. Moreover, this also provided a reason for the second batch of Patrol Envoys to stay in Qingdu. Although Lin Yue still didn't understand why the second batch of fake Patrol Envoys had to stay in Qingdu, there must be some reason he was unaware of. However, from this perspective, the first Patrol Envoy was clearly prepping for the second batch of fake Patrol Envoys. Otherwise, the current situation wouldn't have been achieved. So, the first counterfeit Patrol Envoy Xie Huaixian was definitely a member of the Tantian Sect. And such an important task must also not be assigned to a minor character. "Tantian Sect's?" Yu Shiqi tilted her head, sizing up Lin Yue, and nodded, saying, "The aura so unpredictably intangible, indeed a Cultivation Technique of Tantian Sect." "A Four Symbols Level Cultivator must have some status in Tantian Sect, right?" Lin Yue asked. Yu Shiqi immediately nodded and said, "Nowadays, Tantian Sect is in decline, with no Great Cultivators after the Sect Leader's demise, the Four Symbols Level is considered upper echelon." Lin Yue slightly nodded. The Sect Leader's demise? After such a decline and still possessing such strengths, how powerful must the former Tantian Sect have been? "Where do we go now?" Yu Shiqi asked cautiously, "Your Highness, do you know the way to Di Hong City?" "I don't," Lin Yue looked at her with amusement and said, "Even if I knew the way to Di Hong City, I wouldn't dare to go." "Why?" Yu Shiqi asked curiously. "Because it's very dangerous." Lin Yue glanced at her and said, "Didn't you say the real Patrol Envoys had been killed and there won't be any more Patrol Envoys to fetch me? Thus, it's clear someone doesn't want me to go to Di Hong City." "I can protect you," Yu Shiqi patted her chest, then feebly added, "But even the Patrol Envoys being killed does seem a bit dangerous." Lin Yue raised his eyebrows slightly and asked, "How does your strength compare to that of a Patrol Envoy?" "About the same, I'm just a tiny bit stronger," Yu Shiqi confessed with a slight gesture indicating 'a little bit.' "That's what I thought." Lin Yue continued, "That's why it's certainly not feasible for me to go to Di Hong City like this. I don't even know the way and must have sufficient bodyguards to lead the way." "Bodyguards?" Yu Shiqi didn't quite understand. "Do you know any other powerful people?" A hint of a smile played on Lin Yue's lips. "Didn't we just meet a group? Like... the Tantian Sect. That flying boat looks quite safe, doesn't it?" "Ah?" Yu Shiqi was bewildered. "Although the Tantian Sect impersonates Patrol Envoys, how could they possibly help you?" "If I'm not mistaken, there might be a chance." Lin Yue narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "But, I'll need your help for this." "Me?" Yu Shiqi was even more baffled. "Let's go." Lin Yue walked towards the outskirts of the dense forest. "I'll take you to a secret place, but you must swear not to tell anyone. If you agree, I'll take you; otherwise, you wait here." "Oh... then I swear." Yu Shiqi thought for a moment and nodded. "I won't tell anyone even if it costs me my life. If I reveal your secret, may I be struck down by divine punishment immediately." "Good," Lin Yue said with a smile. "Let's go." The innocence of youth is still trustworthy. Under Yu Shiqi's unusually swift pace, they soon arrived at the foot of a low mountain twenty-some miles away. The last time Lin Yue came here by horse-drawn carriage, it took an hour, but this time they arrived in less than the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea. After climbing the mountain, they quickly found the dense Stone Forest that resembled the Mysterious Formation on the mountainside. By following the knack of "turn left at higher rocks and right at lower ones," they passed through the staggered Stone Forest in no time. The view suddenly opened up, revealing a flat mountainside in front of them. "We're here. I'll take you into a secret cave, but don't tell anyone," Lin Yue said as he patted Yu Shiqi's head. "Then I'll take it to my grave," Yu Shiqi earnestly nodded. Lin Yue checked above the mountain wall and, after finding a certain protruding oval boulder, walked directly underneath it. "Look, just ahead." Lin Yue pointed toward the mountain wall and instructed, "Charge at the wall with all your might. You can get in that way, but remember not to use any protective measures and hit it with the fastest speed." Yu Shiqi blinked and nodded. "Oh, okay." Lin Yue couldn't help but chuckle. This trustful girl really doesn't doubt anyone once she trusts them, making her too easy to deceive. He couldn't resist smacking the back of her head, resignedly saying, "Silly girl, aren't you afraid I'm deceiving you? What if I am and you charge full force into the wall and die?" Yu Shiqi let out a sound of surprise, covering her head and looking back at him with a pained expression, "But I can feel it; you aren't lying." Lin Yue slightly raised his eyebrows. Well, it seems there's a reason this girl has managed to stay alive until now. "Go ahead, wait inside for me," he patted Yu Shiqi's back. Yu Shiqi made an 'oh' sound and, crouching slightly, dashed toward the mountain wall like a blur, smashing into it at lightning speed and disappearing inside. Lin Yue didn't hesitate either. With a powerful push of his legs, he dashed toward the mountain wall. The method to enter this cave was to collide with it at full speed. Regardless of the level, unless one's cultivation exceeded that of the cave's owner, this protocol must be observed. At this moment, Lin Yue, having made some progress in the Ancient God's Way, possessed a body that far exceeded the limits of a common human. Although he hadn't practiced martial arts and lacked control over force and explosive strength compared to martial artists, his body was definitely stronger. His speed was now much faster than before, and in the blink of an eye, he passed through the gap and entered the cave. The cave was shrouded in darkness. Lin Yue took out the Long Bright Pearl and saw Yu Shiqi waiting for him at the entrance. "Come in." Lin Yue smiled at her and said, "My cultivation is insufficient; I need you to help me retrieve some items."

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