14: Chapter 14: The Crisis That Doesn't Exist, I Believe in You, Xiaoyu

With a puzzled expression, she spoke up:

"Yes, Xiao Yu, what did you seek me out for..."

"Grand Master, will you believe my words?"

"I... believe you!"

Although she didn't know why Lin Yu would ask such a thing, after a brief moment of stunned silence, she answered with absolute certainty.

For her disciple to have forgiven them for what happened before was already an immense act of magnanimity.

How could she possibly hurt his heart again?

Therefore, she spoke with utmost seriousness.

"Good. If you believe your disciple's words, then leave Lingxiao Pavilion right now."

Lin Yu looked at the face of peerless beauty in the mirror and spoke solemnly.

It must be said, the Heavenly Dao had arranged truly exceptional beauties for Ye Xuan, this Child of Destiny.

Each of his masters possessed a stunning appearance, each with their own unique charm.

As for this so-called crisis, it had initially arisen precisely because of his master's face and that figure that made people unable to look away.

"Leave Lingxiao Pavilion? Xiao Yu, you might not know what I..."

"Grand Master, I know about the trouble you've encountered. But don't worry, that old lecher Wu Xie from the Hehuan Sect won't do anything to you. I guarantee it with my life!"

Some things couldn't be explained clearly. He couldn't possibly say he knew the plot.

It all depended on how much Lin Shiyin trusted him now.

If it really came to it, he would just have to let the original plot play out again.

This...

On the other end, Lin Shiyin was somewhat stunned.

It wasn't that she didn't trust Lin Yu, but this was simply too unbelievable.

That her disciple knew about her situation could be explained as Fourth Sister having told him. But how did he know about Wu Xie?

Wu Xie was notorious. Would he really let her go?

However, she quickly regained her composure. Looking at the resolute face in the mirror, for some reason, she felt that Lin Yu at this moment seemed far more mature than many others, completely unlike a young man not yet twenty.

"Xiao Yu, I believe you. I'll leave Lingxiao Pavilion right now!"

She decided to gamble with her life.

She would bet that her disciple was right, that the old lecher wouldn't cause trouble for her.

This was also the best chance to mend her relationship with her disciple.

If her gamble paid off, it would undoubtedly improve their relationship tremendously.

With that, she didn't wait for any news from the sect. Holding the communication mirror, she shot straight into the sky, flying out of Lingxiao Pavilion.

However, the communication with Lin Yu remained connected.

If something truly unexpected happened, she could at least leave her final instructions.

After she left, a figure materialized in the void around the guest quarters.

This person was none other than Wu Xie.

He licked his lips, a lecherous expression on his face, but soon let out a sigh.

He truly didn't dare to pursue her.

It wasn't because of what that young man from Lingxiao Pavilion had said to him.

That young man had only told him not to act within Lingxiao Pavilion's territory. If he wanted to, he could easily have someone follow her and kidnap her once she was outside their domain.

The reason he didn't go was because of the direct message sent to him by An Ruosu, who had just become the sect master.

This was her first order upon taking office: do not tarnish the Hehuan Sect's reputation outside. Anyone who disobeys will be executed immediately, no exceptions.

He didn't dare to provoke this wrath.

Although he was An Ruosu's maternal uncle, he was well aware of her methods. If he dared to disobey, even a maternal uncle could be killed.

Otherwise, how could she have ascended to the sect master position with such forceful means at just a thousand years of age?

As for Lin Shiyin, he coveted her greatly. She was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen, second only to Sect Master An Ruosu herself.

A pity. His own life was more important.

He shook his head and left the area.

...

One hour later.

Lin Shiyin rode her spirit boat at full speed, finally exiting the territory of Lingxiao Pavilion.

To her surprise and delight, it was exactly as Lin Yu had said—nothing unusual happened.

She had been using her divine sense to monitor her surroundings the entire time, but there was no sign of anyone pursuing her. It was perfectly calm and safe.

"Xiao Yu, it was actually true... but... but my earlier sensing wasn't wrong either. Why is that?"

Relaxed now, she couldn't help but break into a smile, while also voicing the doubt in her heart.

Holy shit, is this the charm of a female lead?!

On the other end, Lin Yu's heart skipped a beat at Lin Shiyin's sudden, radiant smile.

"Xiao Yu... Xiao Yu, you... what's wrong? Are you alright?"

Seeing Lin Yu suddenly fall silent, Lin Shiyin asked, somewhat confused.

"Grand Master, you are truly beautiful!"

Whoosh~~

A faint blush instantly colored Lin Shiyin's exquisitely beautiful face.

Lin Yu's words were loaded with implication.

They seemed flippant, yet they were praise for her.

She couldn't very well get angry, but not reacting at all also felt inappropriate.

After all, that blatant gaze of his seemed like it wanted to devour her whole.

She hadn't expected that after awakening his physique, Lin Yu would seem like a completely different person.

"Grand Master, how much longer until you return? Your disciple misses you!"

However, before she could fully process this, Lin Yu delivered another 'critical hit'.

Thump-thump~~ Thump-thump~~

Lin Shiyin shuddered upon hearing this, her heart betraying her with a frantic rhythm.

Xiao Yu... how could he say such a thing!

This... what should she do?

Meanwhile, Lin Yu was secretly feeling quite pleased with himself.

As expected, he now held a 'get-out-of-jail-free card'. He didn't need to worry at all about his master losing her temper.

Moreover, this was a good way to divert Lin Shiyin's attention.

He knew the plot, so he understood this so-called crisis didn't actually exist.

In the original story, Ye Xuan's method was to have Lin Shiyin go back to the assembly venue and, in front of all the major powers, publicly expose the matter, laying bare Wu Xie's intentions.

This approach indeed made Wu Xie hesitate, as such behavior, once started, could easily become habitual and would incur public wrath.

But it was precisely this incident that ultimately led to the destruction of the Piao Miao Sect.

Annihilated by Wu Xie's own hand.

With the exception of a few female leads, everyone was killed without exception. Even Sect Master Su Yue was humiliated to death.

That's just how protagonists are!

Friends, sects, even family—they almost always end up gone, as if the protagonist can't grow up without causing a few deaths.

This was also why Lin Yu didn't use that method.

It was true that Wu Xie was an old lecher, but someone was already keeping him in check. Why go to the extra trouble?

Furthermore, making that old thing bear the blame inexplicably, and exposing him publicly, caused him to be suppressed by An Ruosu for a full two years after returning to the sect.

Naturally, he would seek revenge for this.

Lin Yu wasn't entirely confident he could surpass that old thing Wu Xie's cultivation level within two years. Therefore, he wouldn't resort to a method that hurt the enemy eight hundred while damaging himself a thousand.

"Xiao... Xiao Yu, your master is still within Yulong Prefecture. It will take over half a month to return!"

After all, Lin Shiyin was still the master of a peak. After a brief moment of inner turmoil, she quickly adjusted her state of mind. Avoiding the sensitive topic, she answered Lin Yu's question.