26: Chapter 26 You look down on me? Well, you'll regret it!

The moment he passed through the spatial vortex, a surge of Spiritual Qi so dense it was almost physical hit him in the face.

Su Yun took a deep breath, feeling all thirty-six thousand pores of his body open up, and the Spiritual Qi racing through his body became a bit more active.

As expected of the Myriad Flower Secret Realm; just this concentration of Spiritual Qi alone is comparable to a High Grade Spiritual Vein in the outside world.

The scene before his eyes suddenly opened up into a vast, boundless primeval forest.

Towering ancient trees blotted out the sun, all sorts of exotic flowers and rare herbs grew everywhere, and the air was filled with a refreshing fragrance.

The entrance to the Secret Realm teleports people randomly; Su Yun looked around and didn't see any other Disciples.

"Senior Brother, this place is really huge."

Zhao Tie followed behind Su Yun, his face full of amazement.

"The Spiritual Qi is too dense; Cultivating here for one day is worth ten days outside!"

Su Yun smiled and was about to speak.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Several sounds of breaking air approached from afar, and five female Inner Sect Disciples wearing Xiuyun Peak's attire, standing on Flying Swords, landed steadily in front of the two.

The leading female Disciple was about twenty-four or twenty-five years old, with a pretty face and a tall figure.

Her cultivation had also reached the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment, making her an outstanding figure among the Inner Sect Disciples.

Her name was Chu Ying, one of the most favored Personal Disciples under Lin Rou.

"Disciple Chu Ying, by order of Revered Master, has come to await the instructions of Senior Brother Lin Chen... Young Master."

Chu Ying bowed slightly to Su Yun.

Although her posture was respectful, Su Yun keenly caught a flash of contempt and impatience in her eyes.

Especially that "Young Master," which she emphasized heavily, as if deliberately reminding Su Yun that he didn't enter based on strength, but through connections.

Su Yun's mind was as clear as a mirror; it seemed this Senior Sister had quite a grievance against him.

"So it's Senior Sister Chu Ying."

Su Yun wore his trademark lazy smile, as if he didn't hear the thorn in her words.

"Senior Sister is too polite. I'm used to being free and easy, so I won't trouble you sisters. Do as you please; I'll just wander around on my own."

He said this nonchalantly, but it caused Chu Ying's face to darken instantly.

What does he mean?

Wander around on his own?

Is he looking down on us?

Or does he think we're a burden?

Chu Ying sneered inwardly; she already looked down on profligate scions like Su Yun who rose through the ranks via Elder connections.

If it weren't for Revered Master Lin Rou's absolute order, she wouldn't bother with someone like him at all.

In her heart, only men like Senior Brother Li Xuanyi, who were exceptionally talented and hardworking, were worthy of her respect and... affection.

Now, this trash not only dared to boast about taking first place but also dared to refuse their "protection" to his face?

Truly arrogant to the extreme!

"Young Master Lin, you'd better think this through."

Chu Ying's tone turned cold, no longer hiding her disdain.

"This Myriad Flower Secret Realm is full of dangers, not only powerful Yao Beasts but also other fellow Disciples. Without us sisters protecting you, a Qi Refinement Stage... I'm afraid you won't be able to move an inch!"

Several female Disciples behind her also chimed in.

"Yeah, Young Master Lin, Senior Sister Chu Ying is right, you should still come with us."

"This Secret Realm is no joke; every year there are Disciples who die inside."

Although they also felt Su Yun was a person with connections, they didn't dare to disobey their Revered Master's orders.

If something really happened to Su Yun, they wouldn't be able to explain it when they went back.

"Thanks for the sisters' kindness, I appreciate it."

Su Yun waved his hand, still looking like he wouldn't listen to reason.

"I have a tough life, I won't die. You guys should go about your own business; don't delay your own struggle for Opportunities for my sake."

After saying that, Su Yun didn't give them another chance to speak and simply turned around, walking toward the depths of the forest, his back looking indescribably carefree.

"You!"

Chu Ying was so angry at Su Yun's dismissive attitude that her whole body trembled, her pretty face turning red.

"Ungrateful! I'll see how you die without us!"

She stomped her foot hatefully at Su Yun's back and shouted loudly, "You'll regret this!"

Su Yun didn't even turn his head, just waved his hand with his back to her.

"Senior Sister, this... what should we do?"

A slightly more timid female Disciple nearby said with some worry.

"Revered Master told us to follow him step by step and ensure his safety. Now that he's left on his own, if something happens, how will we explain it to Revered Master when we get back?"

"Explain what?"

Chu Ying snorted coldly, her face full of contempt.

"He's the one who wouldn't let us follow; what does it have to do with us? Are we supposed to kneel down and beg him?"

"Besides, Revered Master isn't an unreasonable person. When the time comes, we'll just tell the truth—that he was arrogant and dismissive, insisting on acting alone. If something happens, he brought it on himself!"

The more Chu Ying thought about it, the more reasonable it seemed, and the bit of worry in her heart vanished.

"Just a piece of trash, really thinking he's somebody? Without us, he won't even survive the first round! Let's go, we'll meet up with Senior Brother Xuanyi and the others!"

With that, Chu Ying led her Junior Sisters and flew off in another direction, completely throwing Lin Rou's orders to the back of her mind.

...

On the other side, not long after Su Yun entered the forest.

Zhao Tie emerged from the shadows with over a dozen fierce-looking Disciples.

These people were all Outer Sect experts "bought" by Zhao Tie with Spirit Stones and Medicinal Pills according to Su Yun's instructions.

"Senior Brother Lin!" Zhao Tie ran over excitedly as soon as he saw Su Yun, his face full of worship.

"I saw everything just now, you're really amazing! Even a woman as arrogant as Senior Sister Chu Ying, you just dismissed her like that! This spirit, this courage, I'm truly in awe!"

Su Yun was a bit speechless at the flattery and waved his hand.

"Alright, enough nonsense. How's it going? Any sign of Li Xuanyi's group?"

"Replying to Senior Brother, it's all settled!"

Zhao Tie patted his chest and guaranteed.

"The brothers are all in place; as soon as there's a situation, they'll signal immediately."

"As for those bastards with Li Xuanyi,"

A cruel smile appeared on Zhao Tie's face.

"A brother just saw them, about a dozen of them, heading toward 'Black Wind Valley' to the east. From the looks of it, they seem to be surrounding some powerful Yao Beast."

"Black Wind Valley?" Su Yun's eyes lit up.

If he remembered correctly, in the original work, Lin Aotian snatched a thousand-year-old "Purple Sun Grass" from a peak Third Tier "Iron-Backed Azure Bear" in this Black Wind Valley.

That's one of the main ingredients for refining "Foundation Establishment Pills."

Li Xuanyi and the others were probably going for that too.

"Interesting." Su Yun licked his lips, a hunter-like smile appearing on his face.

"Let's go, bring the brothers, we'll go join the fun too."

"Senior Brother, we're just going over like that?" Zhao Tie was a bit worried, "They have many people; if we fight head-on, I'm afraid we..."

"Who said anything about fighting head-on?" Su Yun gave a mysterious smile and patted Zhao Tie's shoulder.

"We're going to... watch the show."

"And while we're at it, pick up some things others don't want."

A calculating light flashed in Su Yun's eyes as he led Zhao Tie and the others, quietly creeping toward Black Wind Valley.

Li Xuanyi, didn't you want to kill me?

Today, I'll collect some interest first!