30: Inside and outside the door

Inside the inn, Lin Tian entered a state of cultivation.

However, instead of being able to calm his mind as usual, Lu Yi's hateful face with that contemptuous smile uncontrollably surged into his mind.

Along with the illusion recording stone's image of his younger sister personally severing ties with him in front of Elder Shen.

That scene and that voice were like maggots in his bones, churning within his mind.

It caused the spiritual energy within his body to begin turning violent and uncontrollable.

"Huff... Huff..."

The more he tried to concentrate on his cultivation, the stronger the feeling of irritability in his heart became.

It was as if a nameless fire was burning within his Meridians, making him almost go mad.

Ultimately, he was forced to exit his cultivation state in a wretched state, panting heavily with his forehead covered in cold sweat.

He attributed all of this to the "Heart Demon invasion" that Old Qian had mentioned.

"It seems Old Qian was right; I really was too eager for success."

He muttered to himself:

"With an unstable state of mind, forcing cultivation is futile. Perhaps I should go out for a walk and relax."

With that thought, he stood up, pushed open the door, and left the inn.

He circulated his newly recovered spiritual energy and soared into the sky, flying aimlessly over the capital of the Xuanwu Kingdom, attempting to dispel the frustration in his heart.

Without realizing it, he had flown all the way out of the city.

When he snapped out of it, he was startled to find himself in front of several massive Immortal Ships quietly moored in the mountain forest.

He slowly descended and approached the Immortal Ships out of curiosity.

However, before he could take more than a few steps, he was blocked by two guarding Disciples of the Holy Land.

"Halt! This is the Primordial Holy Land's Immortal Ship. Unauthorized personnel are not permitted to approach!"

The words "Primordial Holy Land" were like a spark falling into a pot of oil, instantly igniting the fury in Lin Tian's heart.

His anger flared up the moment he heard the name, and his fists clenched tightly inside his sleeves, his knuckles cracking.

But his remaining rationality told him that now was not the time for impulse.

He had no choice but to forcefully suppress his anger. Gritting his teeth, he offered an apology to the two Disciples and feigned turning away to leave.

In reality, he didn't go far, but instead quietly slipped into the shadows nearby, lingering in the forest.

His eyes were fixed on the Immortal Ship, trying to find an opportunity to sneak inside.

Qing Xuan might be inside that Immortal Ship!

Once this thought appeared, it could no longer be suppressed.

He had to find Qing Xuan; he had to ask her clearly face-to-face!

However, Lin Tian's small movements had long since been fully observed by the scouts Lu Yi had planted in the shadows.

A message was quickly sent through a transmission Jade Slip into Ling'er's hands... Inside Lu Yi's room on the Immortal Ship.

Ling'er was just about to change into a brand new outfit she had never tried before to properly serve her master.

However, the transmission Jade Slip in her hand suddenly lit up.

After reading the contents of the message, her pretty face, which had been filled with a bit of anticipation and shyness, instantly slumped.

Pouting, she walked somewhat reluctantly to Lu Yi and reported:

"Master~ That Lin Tian is sneaking around outside the Immortal Ship."

"Oh?"

Lu Yi smiled upon hearing this. After a brief thought, he immediately guessed Lin Tian's intention:

"It seems he's most likely here for Lin Qingxuan."

A wicked idea spontaneously arose in his heart.

He immediately gave an order to Ling'er:

"Go and call Lin Qingxuan to my room right now. Then, find a way to lure away the guarding Disciples near Lin Tian's hiding spot, intentionally leaving a gap for him."

"Yes, Master."

Although Ling'er was somewhat reluctant, she still loyally accepted the command.

Just as she turned to leave, Lu Yi called out to her again.

"Wait."

Ling'er turned back, only to see Lu Yi pointing at the clothes she had been about to change into and saying with a smile:

"Leave this behind..."

...Outside the Immortal Ship, Lin Tian was extremely anxious because the security was too tight, and he was debating whether to just force his way in.

Just then, he suddenly noticed that the two Disciples who had been guarding the entrance were called aside for a lecture by a woman dressed in red.

That position instantly revealed an unguarded opening.

Now was the chance!

Seizing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, he immediately executed his movement technique and, like a ghostly shadow, slipped silently into the Immortal Ship.

The interior of the Immortal Ship was massive with many rooms, like a giant maze.

He moved through it cautiously, unsure which room Qing Xuan might be in.

Just as he was at a loss, a familiar figure caught the corner of his eye.

Qing Xuan! It was Qing Xuan!

He was overjoyed and was about to call out.

However, before he could open his mouth.

He saw Lin Qingxuan, her pretty face flushed red with a look of both nervousness and shame, walk up to a nearby door and gently knock.

The door then opened from the inside, and she walked in with her head bowed.

An extremely ominous premonition instantly shrouded Lin Tian's heart.

He approached the room slowly, step by step.

Finally, he pressed his ear gently against the cold door panel.

Inside the room, Lin Qingxuan stood fidgeting uneasily before Lu Yi.

She had been secretly rejoicing over the past few days because Lu Yi hadn't come looking for her, thinking she might have escaped a disaster.

But she hadn't expected that just as she was about to rest today, Ling'er would knock on her door and tell her to come to the Saint's room immediately.

What he wanted her for at this hour was naturally self-evident... She approached Lu Yi and stammered a greeting:

"Saint... Saint... I'm here..."

Lu Yi didn't speak, but merely smiled and tilted his chin, indicating the set of clothes Ling'er had deliberately left on the chair nearby.

When Lin Qingxuan saw those clothes, her cheeks turned even redder.

She hesitated for a long time before finally walking over as if accepting her fate and picking up the clothes.

She instinctively wanted to go behind the screen in the room to change, but was stopped by Lu Yi's indifferent voice.

"Just do it here."

At the same time, Lu Yi's eyes held a hint of deep meaning as he inconspicuously glanced toward the door.

He had already sensed Lin Tian's presence outside the door and had ordered the accompanying Elders not to mind this person, as he had his own plans.

Moreover, he had specifically deactivated the room's soundproofing Formation.

He wanted to see exactly how this Son of Destiny would react when he heard everything that was about to happen with his own ears.

Outside the door, Lin Tian was initially confused, not understanding why his sister would visit Lu Yi late at night.

And what did that phrase "Just do it here" mean?

But soon, the "rustling" sound of clothes rubbing together drifted through the crack in the door, accompanied by his sister's stifled voice... along with Lu Yi's occasional low, playful chuckles.

All of this made him understand everything in an instant!

An indescribable rage, like a volcanic eruption, surged from the bottom of his heart straight to the top of his head!

Lin Tian felt himself hardening! His fists were hardening!