Chapter 11: Good girl, let's go find Dad!

I am Lin Yangyang, manager of the Lin Clan Trading House. Are you the Exorcist sent by the government?

Lin Yangyang clasped her fists in greeting and spoke first.

Exactly.

The Exorcist stood proudly and said, "I am the folk Exorcist Zhao Zhiming."

Lin Yangyang probed, asking, "Was that demon just slain by you?"

No.

Exorcist Zhao Zhiming shook his head, his gaze fixed on Lin Chuan, and said, "This matter probably needs to be asked of your younger brother."

Why ask me?

Lin Chuan looked utterly bewildered.

Zhao Zhiming smiled and said, "Among those present, only you and I are cultivators; the demon wasn't killed by me, so it must have been you."

Lin Yangyang was dazed.

What?

My younger brother is a cultivator?

Lin! Chuan! What's going on?!

A younger brother is ultimately a younger brother; as an older sister with bloodline suppression, Lin Yangyang instinctively switched into questioning mode.

Uh—

Regarding cultivation, Lin Chuan hadn't planned to keep it secret for long; he intended to wait for a suitable moment to reveal it, but didn't expect the talkative Exorcist to expose it.

Sister, I am indeed a cultivator, but I've only just begun cultivation and absolutely lack the ability to slay demons.

Could the demon have committed suicide?

Zhao Zhiming frowned.

Zhao Zhiming pointed at the demon on the ground,

"This demon is called Bi Yin; it is the lowest rank demon in the Ten Thousand Demon Compendium, naturally fond of wealth, which is why it set its sights on the nearby caravan."

"This Bi Yin's strength is equivalent to that of a human cultivator at the Opening Vessels stage—quite weak—but to kill it in a single strike, at least Soaring Sky stage strength is required."

The first three stages of cultivation are Nurturing Qi, Opening Vessels, and Soaring Sky.

Only when the twelve spiritual meridians within the body are fully opened can one freely control the body and achieve Soaring Sky movement.

Moving through the air is the hallmark of the Soaring Sky stage.

Zhao Zhiming is a Soaring Sky stage Exorcist.

To soar while walking is the sign of the Soaring Sky realm.

Zhao Zhiming gave Lin Chuan a deep look and said, "I will take Bi Yin's corpse back to the government office; the remaining matters will be decided by the authorities."

Having said that, Zhao Zhiming left without looking back.

Everyone's gaze gathered on Lin Chuan, especially Lin Yangyang's, which burned like a flame, scorching his skin.

Besides astonishment, the other members of the Lin Clan Trading House felt reverence.

The junior manager is actually a cultivator?

This made them feel proud, boosting their confidence.

Only Lin Chuan felt overwhelmed; the troublesome demon was dead, yet he found himself plunged into an even greater turmoil.

The Bi Yin demon wasn't killed by the government Exorcist Zhao Zhiming; then who killed it?

What is the purpose of the person behind the scenes?

Indeed, once you set foot on the Path of Cultivation, trouble will follow.

When the troops arrive, we'll block them; when water comes, we'll earth it—Lin Chuan could only take things step by step.

"Chuan'er, come into the carriage."

Lin Yangyang dismounted from her horse, entered the carriage, and called for Lin Chuan to join her.

Since the cultivation matter was known to his sister, Lin Chuan decided to be frank; aside from the shocking system, there was no need to hide this cultivation business.

"Chuan'er, when did you start cultivating?"

Upon entering the carriage, Lin Yangyang went straight to the point.

Less than ten days.

Why hide it from me?

I didn't deliberately hide it from you, sister; I've only just begun cultivation and dare not speak rashly.

"Well, Chuan'er..."

As she spoke, a rosy cloud suddenly appeared on Lin Yangyang's lovely face, shifting her demeanor from a stern, mother-like elder sister to a bashful maiden.

Several question marks gradually appeared above Lin Chuan's head.

As she spoke, Lin Yangyang's pretty face suddenly blossomed with a blush, and the manner shifted from that of a strict, mother‑like elder sister to that of a bashful maiden.

How many years had it been since he last saw his sister with such an expression?

"Chuan'er, I know saying this is excessive, but sister truly longs for it, having longed since childhood."

"Sister, what exactly do you want to say?" Lin Chuan was completely bewildered.

"Your… can you give it to sister?"

Lin Yangyang lowered her head.

"That? Which one?"

Lin Chuan was dazed, wondering if this was really his sister he knew, or if she had been possessed by a demon.

"That one? Which one?"

Lin Chuan was dazed; is this the sister he knows? Could she have been possessed by a demon?

It's the cultivation method! I... I also want to cultivate.

Lin Yangyang's face flushed red, and she blurted it out.

Ah? Just that?

Lin Chuan laughed and cried, 'Even if sister doesn't say it, I would naturally pass the method on to you.'

After all that fuss, I thought it was something outrageous.

Chuan'er, do you agree?

Lin Yangyang flung her arms around Lin Chuan, unable to contain her excitement.

We're close siblings; what's a mere cultivation method?

Lin Chuan sighed, 'Sis, in your eyes, am I really such a stingy person?'

No, no.' Lin Yangyang waved her hands repeatedly, looking flustered, 'I'm just a little worried.'

The cultivation method is too precious.

How many fathers and sons have turned against each other over this, brothers becoming enemies; Lin Yangyang is truly afraid.

Afraid of neither obtaining the cultivation method nor losing her dearest brother, ending up with nothing.

Lin Chuan suddenly realized.

His older sister's past sternness was just an act; deep down she's still a girl, sometimes even cute.

Just to support the family and protect the Lin clan's business, she had no choice but to put on a cold face all day.

On top of the carriage.

The big crow muttered, 'Humans really are a complicated breed, all fidgety and not the slightest bit heroic.'

Listening to them talk makes me want to die of anger, so boring, so boring.

The Retaining Image Stone recording Lin Chuan should have been taken back to Yunmeng Ancient Forest; I hope the lord makes a decision soon.

It never considered that a mere human cultivator who had just stepped onto the Path of Cultivation could be the husband the lord is seeking.

The caravan turned back in the night and returned to Youshui County.

Lin Chuan passed on the cultivation method that came with the Flameless Sword Manual to his older sister Lin Yangyang.

With my talent, I'm sure sister won't be too bad either.

Ordinary cultivators take more than half a month to sense spiritual energy, let alone draw it into the body, let the body adapt, and let the spiritual energy complete a full circuit within.

Usually, this process takes more than three months.

Moreover, this must be done under the guidance of a teacher.

Those who can complete these steps within half a month are considered geniuses.

Lin Chuan, however, didn't even need half a day; calling him an unparalleled genius is not an exaggeration, and his sister, born of the same mother, naturally wouldn't be far behind.

This is Lin Chuan's confidence!

After teaching Lin Yangyang the cultivation method and fabricating a reasonable story, Lin Chuan returned to his bedroom, preparing to sleep.

……

Yunmeng Ancient Forest.

News about Lin Chuan kept being passed to Mo Sangyu's hands.

Regarding this, Mo Sangyu enjoyed it endlessly, browsing through much information with her daughter Xiao Rumeng, unfortunately none matched.

Another Retaining Image Stone was opened.

Gazing at the image projected by the Retaining Image Stone, Mo Sangyu's heart gave a thump.

It's him!

Is it Father?

Xiao Rumeng also widened her eyes.

The youth in the Retaining Image Stone resembled his memory by seventy percent, lacking some of the Peerless Sword God's overbearing demeanor and gaining some immaturity.

My husband, it's my husband! I've finally found you!

In this life, I will never let you slip away again.

Mo Sangyu scooped up her daughter, 'Come on, Mengmeng, let's go find Father.'

Xiao Rumeng laughed happily, 'Yay! Let's go find Father!'