Chapter 16: Heavenly Origin Secret Realm

Damn it, where did this brat run off to?

Yue Ning then ran to Ling Ye's room.

"Senior Sister, what's wrong?" Ling Ye, seeing Yue Ning's furious look, couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Ling Ye, where is that brat Ling Feng?"

"Ling Feng? Isn't he in his quarters?"

"Of course not. You're his older brother—think about where he might be now," Yue Ning said through gritted teeth.

Ling Ye smiled, "Senior Sister, I guess things have been busy these days; my younger brother probably went down the mountain to find some peace."

Ling Ye knows Ling Feng like the back of his hand.

"Damn it, this brat is lazy to the bone. You've reached the Ninth Layer of the Myriad Laws Realm, yet all he does for a year is laze around—no idea what level of cultivation he's reached. As his older brother, can't you manage him?" Yue Ning vented her anger at Ling Ye.

Ling Ye also felt helpless; after staying a year with his senior sister, he knew her temperament—she and Ling Feng were a pair of bickering lovebirds. He also knew Yue Ning meant well for them brothers.

Ling Ye didn't speak either, just listened as Yue Ning vented her frustration, not knowing how long it had been.

Yue Ning possibly grew hoarse from speaking so much, and finally stopped.

"Ling Ye, focus on your cultivation these days and devote yourself fully to the upcoming martial contest in a few days; as for other matters, I've got you covered."

"Thank you, Senior Sister."

Thus Yue Ning couldn't find Ling Feng and had no choice but to go attend to her own affairs. Recently, many people have come to Yun Shui Cheng, and with more people come more matters. As the Saintess of the Profound Heaven Sect, Yue Ning naturally couldn't stay idle.

After training for a while inside the Little Pagoda, Ling Feng prepared to go out and grab something to eat.

As fate would have it, he happened to run into Qin Dao Ming.

Ling Feng intended to slip past him quietly, as he didn't want to cause trouble over Lin Luyao.

"Young master, look, it's Ling Feng." Jia Ming spotted him at a glance.

Upon hearing that, Qin Dao Ming followed the direction Jia Ming pointed and looked over.

Qin Dao Ming came straight up to Ling Feng.

"Kid, I'm telling you, Lin Luyao is the woman I, Qin Dao Ming, have taken a liking to. You'd better stay away from her, or you know what the consequences will be."

Ling Feng felt helpless; he truly had no connection with Lin Luyao—if it hadn't been raining that night, he wouldn't have coincidentally taken shelter at her door.

But Ling Feng also disliked Qin Dao Ming's superior tone.

"Young Master Qin, it seems Miss Lin doesn't really want to talk to you—let's not flatter ourselves, shall we?"

Qin Dao Ming's face immediately darkened.

"Kid, you're asking for death."

"Oh dear, Young Master Qin, what's wrong—are you going to hit me? This isn't the capital of the Great Qin Empire; this is Yun Shui Cheng."

Qin Dao Ming seethed with anger; he hadn't expected Ling Feng to be so clueless, but he couldn't strike—fighting is banned in Yun Shui Cheng, and anyone who brawls there would surely be slapping the face of the Great Yun Empire's imperial family.

Seeing Qin Dao Ming's embarrassed state, Ling Feng didn't miss the chance to add insult to injury.

"Young Master Qin, if it really won't work, let's just find another woman—Miss Lin probably won't give herself to you; it's only because of the relations between our two countries that she hasn't turned you away at the door."

Having his wound exposed publicly by Ling Feng, Qin Dao Ming couldn't help but flare with rage.

"Ling Feng, I know you're a disciple of the Profound Heaven Sect; after a few days, we'll settle this with a life-and-death duel."

Ling Feng didn't want to reveal his strength.

"Come find me. My older brother is Ling Ye—beat him first, then talk."

"What? He's actually Ling Ye's younger brother—Ling Feng, Ling Ye—how could I be so stupid not to have realized?"

The cultivators below began to chatter among themselves upon hearing that.

Because Ling Feng had basically been training on Heavenly Dominion Peak all year, the Profound Heaven Sect had almost forgotten he existed.

Ling Feng left the inn calm and composed.

Qin Dao Ming watched Ling Feng swagger away behind him, not giving him a second thought.

"Ling Feng, I will tear you to pieces," Qin Dao Ming swore silently in his heart.

At that moment, Lin Zhiyu found Ling Feng and invited him to Lin Luyao's residence.

"Huh? What does Miss Lin want me to do?"

"Young master, I don't know the lady's intentions either; please go see her."

Soon they arrived at Lin Luyao's dwelling.

"Young Master Ling, long time no see—I hope you've been well."

Lin Luyao politely greeted him.

"Miss Lin, just tell me what you need." Ling Feng didn't beat around the bush.

"Young master, are you familiar with the Heavenly Origin Secret Realm?"

"The Heavenly Origin Secret Realm?"

"Yes, young master. This secret realm will open tomorrow, and I'd like to ask you for a favor."

Ling Feng smiled.

"Miss Lin, surely you're not lacking admirers—if you just call out, countless experts will flock to you. Why come to me? I'm just a lowly sect disciple with modest strength; I doubt I can be of any help to you."

Lin Luyao hadn't expected Ling Feng to refuse so quickly, but she wasn't disappointed; over these days she had also learned quite a bit about him.

"Regardless of success or failure, I will give you two million spirit crystals as payment." Lin Luyao knew Ling Feng valued wealth as much as life.

Sure enough, upon hearing about two million spirit crystals, Ling Feng's eyes lit up. He was truly poor—he had already spent a lot of spirit crystals staying at the inn these days. Moreover, the Little Pagoda still needed a large amount of spirit crystals to heal its injuries.

"Really two million spirit crystals, regardless of success or failure?"

Lin Luyao smiled.

"Absolutely certain."

Ling Feng fell silent for a moment, and Lin Luyao didn't urge him.

Alright, I'll take this job. I'll come to your place early tomorrow morning to meet up.

Lin Luyao smiled happily. Even the flowers beside her paled before her smile.

"You look beautiful when you smile." Ling Feng couldn't help exclaiming; Lin Luyao really was too beautiful.

Lin Luyao blinked. She hadn't expected that Ling Feng, this steel-straight man, would also have a side that praises people.

Thank you, sir.

Afterward, Ling Feng left. Lin Zhiyu ran over and said.

"Miss, why must we invite Ling Feng to help?"

Zhiyu, you can't judge a person by appearance alone; Master Ling is certainly no ordinary person.

Lin Luyao watched Ling Feng's retreating back, wondering what he was thinking.

The next morning, Ling Feng arrived early at Lin Luyao's residence.

"Master Ling, would you like to have breakfast together?"

Ling Feng didn't refuse either; he sat down at the table and began eating heartily.

I didn't expect Fairy Lin to be not only strong in martial arts but also to cook so deliciously. Ling Feng's words were indeed no mere politeness; Lin Luyao's culinary skill was truly superb.

You flatter me, sir; I just cook to pass the time when I'm idle. If you like it, eat more.

Soon after finishing the meal, Lin Luyao produced a flying boat, and together with Ling Feng they set off for the Heavenly Origin Secret Realm.