279: Chapter 279 You've Got It Written on Your Face

The next day, Lin Ming and his group left Tianyun City and returned to Yuanxu Mountain.

During the journey, Lin Ming was still wondering if those people from the Shangji Sect would make a move halfway.

They did not see any sign of the Shangji Sect members until they returned to Yuanxu Mountain. It seemed that Bai Cheng's sudden disappearance had made those guys a bit wary.

However, judging by Bai Cheng's attitude, the Shangji Sect would certainly not just give up on Su Lianxue like this.

There would likely be many more actions targeting Su Lianxue in the future. It seemed he still needed to take some measures.

He could not just stand by and watch his Junior Sister get snatched away by the other side.

Upon returning to Zichen Peak, Lin Ming plunged straight into his Immortal Cave.

The current situation was the calm before the storm. A clash between the righteous and demonic factions was inevitable; it was just a matter of time.

For this upcoming war, Lin Ming still felt it was necessary for him to prepare.

Yuanxu Main Peak.

Master Yun Hua appeared there alone. Great Elder Ouyang Rui and Sect Master Yun Xiao had already been waiting for Master Yun Hua there.

"Senior Sister, you have worked hard," Sect Master Yun Xiao looked at Master Yun Hua and said.

"There is a problem," Master Yun Hua looked coldly at Sect Master Yun Xiao and said.

"I know," Sect Master Yun Xiao nodded in response.

He naturally knew that what Master Yun Hua was referring to was this operation.

Judging from the battle reports they had received, Old Ancestor Hun Yin was clearly prepared for this, to the extent that their side had fallen into a bitter battle, and in the end, Granny Qiansi had even fallen.

Although they had heavily wounded Old Ancestor Hun Yin this time and killed a cultivator at the Middle Stage of the Nirvana Realm, the results were fine.

But looking at the process, there was no doubt that there was an internal problem on their side.

"This matter is already under investigation," Great Elder Ouyang Rui said in a deep voice.

"Investigation? Don't end up finding nothing at all," Master Yun Hua said expressionlessly.

"Rest assured, Senior Sister. Some rats in the gutter cannot escape," Sect Master Yun Xiao said with a gentle expression.

Master Yun Hua glanced at Sect Master Yun Xiao but said nothing.

"On the other hand, Senior Sister, you have taken in three good Disciples," Sect Master Yun Xiao changed the subject and went straight to Master Yun Hua's two Disciples.

"Put away those thoughts of yours," Master Yun Hua's expression grew colder, causing the surrounding temperature to drop significantly.

"Senior Sister, I don't have any bad intentions," Sect Master Yun Xiao said helplessly. As he spoke, the chill dissipated.

"It had better be that way," Master Yun Hua's figure then vanished from the spot.

"Senior Sister is still the same as always," Sect Master Yun Xiao said with a smile. Great Elder Ouyang Rui remained silent.

"Great Elder, you should set aside the affairs within the Sect and prioritize your cultivation," Sect Master Yun Xiao looked at Great Elder Ouyang Rui and said.

"I will try," Great Elder Ouyang Rui responded.

Great Elder Ouyang Rui understood Sect Master Yun Xiao's meaning; it was exactly what it sounded like, and the latter half of the sentence was the priority.

Sect Master Yun Xiao just wanted Great Elder Ouyang Rui to focus on cultivation for the time being and break through to the Nirvana Realm as soon as possible.

Although Great Elder Ouyang Rui was not the person most likely to break through to the Nirvana Realm in the Sect, he was still someone with the potential to do so.

As long as there was a cultivator with the hope of making a dash for the Nirvana Realm, Great Elder Ouyang Rui would urge them on to some extent.

He always had a bad feeling, and this bad feeling had persisted for some time.

"Still no Materials," Lin Ming sat in his Immortal Cave and said, looking slightly helpless.

Resources were scarce, and besides, some things could not necessarily be bought just with money. This left Lin Ming feeling somewhat helpless; he could not just conjure items out of thin air.

This forced him to temporarily abandon some of his plans and ideas.

Lin Ming left his Immortal Cave and returned to the mountain. Two figures were rapidly colliding and intertwining. Su Lianxue and Yan Nian were sparring.

For this, Su Lianxue had specifically lowered her strength, bringing it down to the same Realm as Yan Nian.

But even so, there was still a certain gap in their raw strength. Even though Su Lianxue had been holding back the whole time, Yan Nian was still no match for her. This showed how poor her actual combat level was.

However, Su Lianxue was very gentle in guiding Yan Nian, teaching her step by step.

For Su Lianxue, she had long since added Yan Nian to her subsequent plans.

"Senior Brother, Senior Brother!" Yu Yaoqin called out to Lin Ming quickly. But Lin Ming seemed to turn a blind eye to this, ignoring her directly.

The girl who came with Yu Yaoqin seemed familiar. "Zeng Wanying, right?" Lin Ming suddenly remembered.

Wasn't this the girl from the Zeng Family? Since he had brought her back from the Zeng Family, there had not been any further contact. It seemed she had already been admitted as a Disciple to Yuanxu Mountain.

"Zeng Wanying thanks Senior Brother," Zeng Wanying thanked Lin Ming at this moment.

Back then, after Lin Ming brought Zeng Wanying to Yuanxu Mountain, he had not paid any more attention to her. Whether she could pass the entrance exam was her own problem.

"No need to thank me; thank yourself properly," Lin Ming shook his head and said.

"I still have to thank you, Senior Brother," Zeng Wanying said with a firm expression. Ever since she had been admitted to Yuanxu Mountain, Zeng Wanying had always wanted to find an opportunity to thank Lin Ming. Unfortunately, there had never been such an opportunity. Now that she had this chance, Zeng Wanying did not want to miss it, thanking Lin Ming in person.

It was also at this time that the battle on the field was decided. Naturally, Yu Yaoqin was the winner.

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Sister," Yan Nian said. In this bout, Yan Nian had seen many of her own shortcomings and was very grateful that Su Lianxue was able to spar with her.

"Lianxue, you are becoming more and more formidable. Why don't I spar with you?" Yu Yaoqin looked at Su Lianxue and said.

Su Lianxue's speed of Breakthrough far exceeded her expectations. For some reason, she had an inexplicable premonition.

Su Lianxue's strength would likely surpass her own in a very short time. She must bully Su Lianxue severely before Su Lianxue's strength surpassed hers; otherwise, she would not have this opportunity in the future.

It was even possible that it would be her turn to be bullied. Therefore, Yu Yaoqin had to bully Su Lianxue severely while she still could.

"Junior Sister, you have had a Breakthrough," Lin Ming looked at Yu Yaoqin at this moment and said.

Yu Yaoqin had indeed hidden it well, having practiced some kind of Qi-concealing Cultivation Technique, but she was still too green in front of Lin Ming, and Lin Ming had seen through it at a glance.

"You saw through that, Senior Brother?!" Yu Yaoqin looked at Lin Ming with a surprised face. How had Lin Ming seen through it? She had clearly concealed all her Qi. She had even thought about giving Senior Brother a surprise. Now, it was all ruined; Senior Brother had seen through it at a glance.

"It's written all over your face."