158: Lin Rou, a stunning young woman

The exit of the Lin Clan ancestral Secret Realm.

Lin Dong paced back and forth in the morning light.

"Little sister, if you don't come out of seclusion soon, your big brother won't be able to keep up this lie any longer."

Thinking back to that scene from a few years ago, Lin Dong felt immense regret.

Had he known it would come to this, he never should have agreed to help Lin Rou cover up the fact that she had entered the depths of the ancestral grounds.

At first, he could brush it off by claiming Lin Rou was in seclusion.

But now that the Heavenly Pride Battle was approaching, if Lin Rou didn't appear, the entire Lin Clan would likely mobilize to search for her.

Just as he was waiting in anxiety, a familiar voice suddenly came from the exit of the Secret Realm:

"Big brother."

"You girl, finally..."

Lin Dong turned his head at the sound, but stopped mid-sentence.

The person before him was like a completely different person compared to before.

The once delicate face had shed its youthful awkwardness; her brows were slightly arched, the corners of her eyes flushed with a faint red, and her ruby lips were full, holding a trace of lazy, subtle amusement.

The change in her figure was even more astonishing.

Her already outstanding curves were now even more explosive; her breasts were high and prominent like ripe peaches, full and firm, while her waist was so slender it could be encircled by a hand.

Beneath her skirt, her pair of jade legs were long and straight, swaying gracefully with every step. There was not a shred of childishness left, only the myriad charms that revealed themselves inadvertently.

Especially those eyes, which seemed to hide endless secrets; a seductive charm emerged as her gaze shifted, capable of capturing one's soul with just a single glance.

If Lin Rou had been a young girl before, then she was now a stunningly beautiful matron full of charm.

Even Lin Dong, who had seen countless beauties, felt that everything he had seen in the past did not compare to even half of Lin Rou now.

In just a few short years, she had blossomed into such a fiery beauty.

Could it be that after a woman experiences intimacy, she becomes this enchanting?

If it weren't for her voice being unchanged and a few shadows of her former self remaining in her features, he would almost suspect whether the person before him was truly his own sister.

"Big brother, does your little sister look good?"

Seeing him dazed, Lin Rou deliberately twirled lightly in front of him.

Lin Dong regained his senses and nodded: "You look good, but... little sister, you should change into more conservative clothing. Going out like this will inevitably attract unwanted attention."

Lin Rou puffed out her chest and said proudly: "With the figure your little sister has now, what could possibly cover it up?"

Lin Dong felt somewhat helpless.

This figure was indeed too provocative; no matter how she dressed, it would likely be difficult to hide her stunning physique.

"By the way, little sister, for you to come out safely and even achieve a Breakthrough to Realm Emperor, could it be..."

Lin Dong recalled the rumors his father, Lin Xiaotian, had mentioned about the depths of the ancestral Secret Realm, and the tomb belonging to the Heavenly Emperor Old Ancestor.

It was said that even an Emperor-level powerhouse would not dare to claim they could escape unscathed.

Yet his sister had walked out.

This was truly unbelievable.

A trace of the vicissitudes of memory flashed in Lin Rou's eyes.

A silver light flickered and vanished in the depths of her pupils.

If she had a choice, she would rather have never stepped into that Heavenly Emperor's tomb.

To have today's cultivation, the price she paid was far beyond what Lin Dong could imagine.

She withdrew her thoughts and suddenly asked: "Big brother, is there any news about Gu Yun?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Dong immediately looked displeased: "What, you're still thinking about that Gu Yun?"

"He is now a target for everyone to beat; if you are with him, how much gossip and slander will you have to endure?"

"Furthermore, he has absolutely no sense of responsibility. What benefits could you possibly get from following him?"

Lin Rou pursed her lips and remained silent.

Lin Dong would never understand the persistence in her heart.

Lin Dong could easily give up on his love, but she, Lin Rou, could not.

Even if the Gu Yun of the past acted poorly, people always change.

Just like herself.

She believed Gu Yun would change too.

Thinking of everything in the Secret Realm, if not for the obsession with Gu Yun in her heart, she would never have made it to the end.

Seeing Lin Rou still in this state, Lin Dong sighed.

He had thought that since his sister's appearance had changed drastically, her personality would also be different.

Who knew that this bootlicker attribute hadn't changed at all.

"Little sister, big brother has to remind you, following Gu Yun will absolutely not end well."

Lin Rou glanced at him and retorted: "Big brother, you know it; I have already given my body to him."

"Mother taught me the Three Obediences and Four Virtues from a young age. Since he is my man, no matter what kind of person he is, I will not leave him."

Lin Dong was so angry his face turned red, and he said coldly: "Anyway, no matter what, your big brother will never agree to you two being together! You should know, I must kill him."

Lin Rou retorted without hesitation: "If you dare to touch him, I will turn against you!"

After saying this, she turned and left in anger.

Lin Dong was so angry he became incoherent: "Is your big brother more important, or is that beast more important?"

Lin Rou's voice came from afar: "Big brother, why do you have to make things difficult for Gu Yun?"

"I can not mind his past, so why can't you let go of your prejudice against sister Ling Shuang?"

"When the time comes and we are together, won't we be a loving family? Wouldn't that be perfect?"

Lin Dong felt his blood pressure soar upon hearing this, almost spitting out a mouthful of old blood.

So all the benefits were taken by Gu Yun, and he was just there to take the leftovers?

Sure enough, this little sister was stubborn and refused to change; he must never let them be together!

"Gu Yun, you had better not show up for this Heavenly Pride Battle, otherwise I will definitely take your life."

He made up his mind; he must eliminate Gu Yun.

Otherwise, the foul air in his heart would be hard to settle.

Furthermore, he couldn't let his hard work in Cultivate over these past few years go to waste.

Central Province, a certain mountain cave.

An aura of Breakthrough suddenly retracted.

A moment later, a figure slowly walked out of the cave; it was Gu Yun.

He clenched his fists tightly, feeling the brand-new power surging within his body, unable to hide the wild joy on his face: "I have finally stepped into the Realm Emperor Realm!"

The Realm Emperor Realm was considered a powerhouse in the Spirit Realm, enough to give him the capital to establish a foothold.

"Aunt Qing, can the 'Illusionary Form Technique' you taught me really allow me to perfectly conceal my figure and aura in front of a Quasi-Emperor?"

Thinking of something, Gu Yun used sound transmission to communicate with Jun Muqing.

Jun Muqing's gentle voice immediately sounded in his mind: "As long as you keep a low profile and do not intentionally draw attention, it is impossible for an ordinary Quasi-Emperor to see through your disguise."

Receiving a positive reply, Gu Yun looked up towards the direction of Sword Province, a cold, fierce light flashing in his eyes instantly.

"It is time to go back. I want to see who exactly is framing me in the shadows!"

With Jun Muqing's guarantee, he was confident that apart from Leng Yue and Su Li, no one within the Gu Clan could see through his disguise.

Furthermore, in a few days, the Gu Clan would hold the Heavenly Pride Battle. With various forces gathering and a mix of people, it was the perfect Opportunity for him to blend in and find out the truth.

"By the way, Aunt Qing, how is your Primordial Spirit recovering?"

Gu Yun asked with concern.

"There is still a little bit of medicinal power left in the Nine-Turn Soul-Returning Lotus that hasn't been refined; it will likely take some time to completely stabilize the Primordial Spirit."

"Then I will return to the Gu Clan first, and afterwards, I will go find the Essence Blood left behind from back then for Aunt Qing."

"That is fine; during this time, I can focus on refining the remaining medicinal power."

Jun Muqing's voice paused, then she cautioned: "The journey from Central Province to Sword Province is long and full of dangers; you must be extra careful."

Gu Yun said confidently: "Aunt Qing, rest assured; I am now a Realm Emperor Realm Cultivator, so I have the power to protect myself."

Jun Muqing responded softly, her consciousness sinking into the Nine-Turn Soul-Returning Lotus, beginning to devote herself entirely to the repair of her Primordial Spirit.

Sensing that Jun Muqing had fallen into a deep sleep, a hint of imperceptible tenderness flashed in Gu Yun's eyes.

After spending time together day and night during this period, their relationship was somewhat ambiguous, but neither had broken through this layer of the relationship.

Moreover, he still thought of Heart Snow in his heart; as for him and Jun Muqing, it could only be said that he would let nature take its course.

Gathering his thoughts, Gu Yun did not delay further and immediately set off, speeding towards Sword Province.

Central Province and Sword Province were separated by over a dozen provinces; even with his current Realm Emperor Realm cultivation, it was by no means an easy task to reach the Gu Clan in just a few short days.

Only by utilizing the inter-provincial teleportation array could he barely make it in time for the Heavenly Pride Battle.

However, just as he was about to move at full speed.

"Dong—"

A dull bell toll suddenly exploded, and an invisible sound wave swept over.

Gu Yun only felt a sharp pain in his head, his vision instantly plunged into darkness, and his body went limp, falling from the sky.

From behind a giant tree not far away, two figures, one fat and one thin, walked out.

"Boss, this Soul-Suppressing Bell is really useful."

The thin one said.

The fat one puffed out his belly and said triumphantly: "That goes without saying; this is a Sacred Artifact. Even a Realm Emperor Peak Cultivator wouldn't be able to wake up for an hour or so after hearing it."

The two quickly walked to Gu Yun's side, eyeing him with evil intent.

The fat one immediately urged: "Don't dawdle, hurry up and search for everything valuable on him! This brat dared to swagger into the territory of our 'Opportunity Management Gang'; he deserves to offer up his Opportunity."

The thin one quickly replied: "Alright, Boss!"