68: Chapter 68 Hairpin, the Secrets of the Reincarnation Cult

"By the way, Lin Yuan, how did you confirm that Huo Ping is one of the Reincarnation Cult's people?"

Vice Dean Yuan suddenly looked at Lin Yuan, a trace of suspicion in his eyes. The Reincarnation Cult had always been secretive; how could he expose his identity?

"I'm not at liberty to say, but I can guarantee the information is absolutely accurate."

Lin Yuan pondered for a moment. He chose not to deceive them, so he simply omitted the reason.

Spirit Devouring the soul body was his biggest secret, and he wouldn't easily reveal it to others.

Hearing this, the two did not press further. Everyone had their own secrets, which was understandable.

"Then did you discover if there are any other hidden Reincarnation Cult members in Qing University?" Vice Dean Yuan asked.

"I haven't detected any for now, but I will remain vigilant. If I find any, I will notify you immediately," Lin Yuan shook his head.

"Good, Lin Yuan, you are very promising. Keep working hard. If there is anything you don't understand, you can come find me anytime."

Vice Dean Yuan also possessed space-type abilities and could guide Lin Yuan on cultivation matters.

"Thank you, Vice Dean Yuan," Lin Yuan cupped his fist in thanks.

"Then Dean Mu, I will not impose any longer. I shall take my leave."

Vice Dean Yuan nodded to Mu Qianqian, and Mu Qianqian returned the nod.

"Alright, Vice Dean Yuan, safe travels."

Vice Dean Yuan stood up, made a casual gesture, and stepped out, vanishing from the office.

Lin Yuan watched Vice Dean Yuan leave with envy. He couldn't yet control space like that. He estimated that only upon reaching the Grandmaster Realm could one master such long-distance teleportation.

"You brat, next time something happens, can you notify me first?" Mu Qianqian shot Lin Yuan a look, speaking with a pretense of anger.

"I couldn't notify you in that situation! His sword was already at my throat; shouldn't I have poked him to death?" Lin Yuan rolled his eyes.

"You! — Then — Are you alright?" Mu Qianqian's voice softened noticeably as she asked with some concern.

"I'm fine. His little bit of strength couldn't hurt me, hehe..." Lin Yuan smiled slightly.

Mu Qianqian's expression became somewhat displeased upon hearing this. "Tell me, how much else are you hiding from me? You were clearly only at the peak of the Second Tier during the combat power test, yet now you can instantly kill a Third Tier opponent. What exactly is your strength?"

"Uh... I broke through to the early Second Tier, that's why I'm so strong," Lin Yuan offered an excuse.

"Early Second Tier? Can breaking through to the early Second Tier increase your combat power by hundreds of thousands? Are you trying to fool a child?" Mu Qianqian said, rolling her eyes.

"Hehe... How could that be? Wait for me for a moment, I'll carve a small item."

Lin Yuan gave an awkward smile and took out a jade-green hairpin from his storage space.

With a casual grab, a small carving knife appeared in his hand, and Lin Yuan immediately began carving the hairpin.

Mu Qianqian looked at the hairpin in Lin Yuan's hand—it was the one he had been making during the test in the space.

Seeing Lin Yuan's focused expression while carving, Mu Qianqian was slightly stunned. She thought to herself:

"This must be for Tang Wanrou. Look how serious he is. That Tang girl is truly blessed..."

Thinking this, Mu Qianqian’s expression grew somewhat disheartened. "Lin Yuan, you can go now. Go carve it back at your place; I have things to deal with."

After speaking, she stood up, sat down in her office chair, and turned to look out the window.

Lin Yuan swept his carving knife across the hairpin, engraved three characters on it, then let out a breath and stood up.

"Phew—It's finally done. Dean Mu, this hairpin is for you," Lin Yuan said with a smile, placing the hairpin on Mu Qianqian's desk.

Mu Qianqian's eyes, which were fixed on the window, suddenly flickered. The corner of her mouth involuntarily curved up slightly, though she quickly returned to calmness.

She turned her head and looked calmly at the exquisite hairpin on the desk.

Its jade-green texture emitted a soft, faint glow. One end of the hairpin was carved with a blooming rose. The hairpin also had the three characters "Mu Qianqian" engraved on it.

Although the style was simple, Mu Qianqian loved it very much. This hairpin would surely enhance her temperament when worn in her hair.

"Why are you giving this to me?" Mu Qianqian asked calmly.

"Because you've been quite good to me—giving me equipment, giving me essence blood, and even showing favoritism toward me. As a token of my gratitude, I carved this for you. Don't you like it?" Lin Yuan said with a smile.

Mu Qianqian quickly pressed down on the hairpin on the table, as if afraid Lin Yuan would take it back.

"Who showed favoritism to you? I was just handling matters impartially. Fine, I'll take it. You can go back now," Mu Qianqian said lightly.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan took out another storage ring from his storage space and placed it on the desk.

"What are you doing?" Mu Qianqian asked, confused.

"The rest of the Fluorescent Leopards are inside. I kept one leg bone for my mom and sister to make some jewelry. I have no use for the rest, so it's all for you. Don't women like these things?"

"Aren't you saving some for Tang Wanrou?"

Mu Qianqian blurted out without thinking, then immediately regretted it—she still remembered how Lin Yuan had teased her about being jealous last time.

"Why should I save any for her? I went through great trouble to snatch this; why would I give it to her?" Lin Yuan frowned.

"Cough, cough—Alright, you can go back now. The rewards for this test will be distributed in a few days."

Mu Qianqian almost burst out laughing and quickly waved her hand, signaling Lin Yuan to leave.

Lin Yuan nodded upon hearing this and bid farewell. "Then, Dean Mu, I'll be leaving now."

Lin Yuan then left the office. After he was gone, Mu Qianqian snatched up the hairpin from the desk, and the corners of her mouth curved upward, unable to suppress them.

She repeatedly rubbed the three characters "Mu Qianqian" on the hairpin, feeling a hint of sweetness in her heart.

She impatiently placed the hairpin in her hair, took out her phone, and took several beautiful selfies.

"I guess you have some conscience after all, hmph!"

Mu Qianqian smiled, resembling a thawing snow lotus, stunningly beautiful, unique in the world.

...

Mu Qianqian set up a barrier in her room and took out another phone from a storage ring, dialing a number.

"Uncle Hua, the Reincarnation Cult has appeared. Qing University has their spies inside," Mu Qianqian stated directly.

"Hmph! That damned Tu Zhenxiong, does he intend to make a move against us?" Hua Hongfeng said coldly.

"Probably not. His injuries shouldn't be healed yet, so he won't act rashly. He arranged for Reincarnation Cult members to infiltrate Qing University and almost killed the genius with SS-level abilities I mentioned to you before."

"What? Miss, what is going on?" Hua Hongfeng asked nervously.

Mu Qianqian recounted the events roughly, and Hua Hongfeng finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Miss, this Lin Yuan must be specially protected. I will arrange someone to follow him," Hua Hongfeng said solemnly.

"No need. I will watch over him personally. Don't worry, nothing will happen," Mu Qianqian said in a deep voice.

"Alright, then Miss, please be careful."

"I know."

Mu Qianqian hung up the phone, her eyes filled with killing intent. "Tu Zhenxiong, you better not touch him, or you will surely die!"

Tu Zhenxiong was the Cult Master of the Reincarnation Cult. He was not a native of the Blue Star but had arrived on the Blue Star with Mu Qianqian. He was one of Mu Qianqian's servants, but he had betrayed her.

Tu Zhenxiong, like Hua Hongfeng, was a powerhouse who surpassed the Martial God Realm. Due to his injuries, his cultivation had dropped to the Martial God Realm.

At that time, Hua Hongfeng had desperately protected Mu Qianqian, while Tu Zhenxiong chose self-preservation, even managing to retain his Martial God Realm strength.

After the three had been on the Blue Star for some time, Tu Zhenxiong saw the situation on the Blue Star and suddenly changed. He no longer wished to return to the Star Alliance; instead, he wanted to become the emperor of the Blue Star.

He even wanted to kill Mu Qianqian and Hua Hongfeng, but Mu Qianqian used a secret treasure given to her by her father to injure Tu Zhenxiong, allowing the two to escape with their lives.

Later, Tu Zhenxiong established the Reincarnation Cult. The Reincarnation Cult committed all manner of evil, snuffing out countless geniuses. As long as a genius with high talent refused to submit to the Reincarnation Cult, the cult would mercilessly eliminate them.

This was because Tu Zhenxiong did not allow any powerhouse surpassing the Martial God Realm to emerge. Once his injuries recovered and he surpassed the Martial God Realm, he intended to become the king of the Blue Star.

In recent years, Tu Zhenxiong had been trying every means possible to recover his injuries, eager to eliminate Mu Qianqian and Hua Hongfeng as soon as possible to avoid future complications...