Chapter 139: Putting on an Act

"This voice, it's Domain Lord Lin Yan!"

Zhong Lin reacted at once, as if having thought of something, and turned her head to look at Lin Potian, asking in confusion: "How do you know the Domain Lord of this Eastern Profound Domain? And he even personally recommended you, guaranteeing your spot in the Prodigy Camp?"

"Perhaps it's because I'm gifted? When I first arrived, I was still digging in the mines, and he had a discerning eye for talent, discovering me."

"What about you, Zhong Lin? What is your status now?"

Lin Potian wanted to laugh upon hearing this; he had to admit that after the Holy Emperor received Lin Yan's memories, he was putting on quite a convincing act!

"My status... I won't tell you for now!"

Immediately, Zhong Lin said with concern: "However, your background is too humble. That Domain Lord Lin Yan is notoriously obsessed with pedigree. The Yin Family is a great clan of the Eastern Profound Domain. You taught Yin Shisan a lesson earlier, so I fear that if this Lin Yan is looking for you, it will be to your disadvantage, even if you are the prodigy he selected."

"Forget it, I'll go with you!"

Lin Potian became interested upon hearing this. "So you mean your status is very high now?"

Zhong Lin nodded slightly, her jade lips parting to utter two words: "It's alright."

"Alright is fine, but there's no need to go with me. Just wait for me here in the Cave Abode. I'm confident, I'll be back in a flash!" Lin Potian smiled slightly, turned, and transformed into a streak of light as he departed!

In his heart, he felt Zhong Lin's worry was unnecessary; the current Domain Lord of the Eastern Profound Domain, 'Lin Yan', was truly one of his own!

"Simply unappreciative of good intentions!" Zhong Lin stomped her feet in anger, but thinking that Lin Potian was indeed not an impulsive person, she returned to the Cave Abode to sit and wait.

Before long, Lin Potian arrived at the Martial Arts Arena of the Prodigy Camp, bowed, and cupped his hands: "Lin Potian pays his respects to the Domain Lord."

"Mm."

'Lin Yan' responded indifferently, going through the motions, yet he was secretly delighted in his heart—being an actor was truly enjoyable!

The reason was none other than this: this Lin Yan was being impersonated by the Holy Emperor!

Immediately, Lin Potian saw a corpse on the ground. He took a closer look and raised an eyebrow.

That Yin Shisan was actually dead, and Yin Shi'er was on the side, in a state like a dead dog, with more air going in than coming out.

The blindfolded Swordsman Li Chunfeng, who had acted righteously earlier, had not suffered much damage.

Swoosh—!

With Lin Potian's arrival, dozens of eyes on the scene turned to look at him in unison!

There was only one conclusion in their minds: this was a bona fide case of nepotism!

After Lin Potian left, the elusive Domain Lord 'Lin Yan' had arrived, but after he came, he had killed Yin Shisan and severely wounded Yin Shi'er without rhyme or reason!

This series of actions left all the prodigies completely stunned, and they exclaimed that Lin Potian's background was no ordinary one!

"He also has the surname Lin," someone in the corner whispered in speculation.

The person next to them heard this, and combined it with the fact that Lin Potian also had the surname Lin...

They understood in an instant and exclaimed "666"!

In an instant, the gazes these people directed at Lin Potian held a hint of sycophancy.

Just then, the Holy Emperor released a sliver of pressure. Those few prodigies who had been speculating felt a tightness in their chests and hurriedly kowtowed: "We beg the Domain Lord for mercy!"

"Do not speculate wildly, otherwise, you will be stripped of your spots in the Eastern Profound Domain Grand Competition!" The Holy Emperor appeared calm and detached on the surface, but he was blooming with joy inside; anyway, no matter what he said, Lin Yan would be the one taking the blame!

And the real Lin Yan was still being remade in the Heaven-Reaching Order!

"Yes, Domain Lord!" The few were instantly terrified, kowtowing like they were pounding garlic, their faces full of fear and trepidation!

Seeing this, Lin Potian frowned slightly and sent a voice transmission to the Holy Emperor: "Why did you call me here? Just to show off your power? If so, I have important matters to attend to and will be leaving now."

"Don't be in such a hurry, Young Master. Didn't they all say you were a beneficiary of nepotism? Then I shall provide you with the greatest backing!"

The Holy Emperor sent a voice transmission, secretly winking; although he did indeed have a suspicion of showing off, now that he had this status, shouldn't he secure some benefits for the Young Master?

Lin Potian didn't even think about it and immediately sent a voice transmission to refuse!

"What we need to do now is actually to avoid suspicion! That God of Gods might be monitoring us. If you and I are too close, it will only make him discover clues. The best thing is for you to use Yin Shisan's death to make things difficult for me, creating the illusion that we are at odds!"

"I suspect this is what the God of Gods wants to see."

Lin Potian thought extremely far ahead; if that God of Gods discovered any clues, things would be dire!

"Oh, right. Then what should we do?" The Holy Emperor was not stupid and reacted immediately.

"First do this, then do that, and finally do this..."

Lin Potian explained it in a few words. It seemed like a long time had passed, but soul voice transmissions were incredibly fast; this had only taken the blink of an eye, in the snap of a finger.