Chapter 67: Strange Events in Baihua Valley

When Lin Yang and the others flew all the way to the junction of Baihua Valley and Qingzhou, they landed in a small town.

Qingmu Sect Master apologetically explained: "Lin Peak Master, I'm really sorry, after entering Baihua Valley's territory, high-altitude flight is prohibited here."

"So, the next leg of the journey will require Lin Peak Master to switch to horseback riding; I hope Lin Peak Master understands." Qingmu Sect Master said, lowering his posture.

Lin Yang nodded.

Some places and forces indeed have such requirements for regional security.

One land and water, one culture.

That's understandable.

Immediately, he nodded and said: "No problem, then let's switch to horseback riding."

Qingmu Sect Master nodded and then summoned three horses.

The three continued toward the Qingmu Sect.

Along the way, Qingmu Sect Master, acting as host, first fulfilled his duty as landlord and asked: "Lin Peak Master, you probably don't know much about Baihua Valley, right?"

"How about I introduce it to you?"

Lin Yang nodded and said: "Then I'll trouble you, Qingmu Sect Master."

"No problem." Qingmu Sect Master took a breath and said: "Baihua Valley is also a prefecture of the Mysterious Yellow Continent, but its usable area is small; most of it is forest, and the population is mainly concentrated in the southern corner, namely near Qingzhou."

"Within the valley there is one major ancestral land, plus four major sects and three major families."

"The major ancestral land lies at the southern center where Baihua Valley's population gathers; there lies the tomb of Baihua Valley's founder, the Hundred Flowers Fairy. Meanwhile, the vital energy of all things there is extremely rich; every ten years a Purple Spirit Flower grows, and when it blooms, it signals the start of the Hundred Flowers Assembly, bringing blessings."

"The four major sects are respectively Qingmu Sect, Myriad Phenomena Sect, Spirit Rhythm Sect, and Resting Soil Sect; their strengths are roughly equal, and each sect has a Late Great Sage expert holding down the fort."

"After that come the three major families: the Tang, Du, and Li families. However, Yi Lan's family was destroyed by the Xiao family, so now Baihua Valley has only two major families left, and each of those families also has a Late Great Sage expert holding down the fort."

"Besides, whether the four sects or the three families, they are all descendants of the Hundred Flowers Fairy; however, once familial feelings are mixed with time, they become less united."

"Nowadays in Baihua Valley, the various factions openly and secretly contend; some sects and families smile and say hello on the surface, but actually hope you die soon behind the scenes—it's quite complicated."

Lin Yang gave no response to that.

How Baihua Valley is has nothing to do with him.

His purpose for this trip is to fulfill Li Yatou's wish.

However, whoever dares to cause trouble will find him very protective of his young.

Thus, the three continued on their way for several hours.

At last they were about to reach Qingmu Sect's territory.

At that moment, Lin Yang suddenly heard the system's notification sound.

【Ding!】

【Detected that second disciple Ye Xiaojie's cultivation broke through; congratulations, host, you have regained cultivation.】

Buzz!

A surge of fierce power kept growing inside Lin Yang's body, then slowly merged into his flesh.

The next second.

He then felt that he had become considerably stronger.

He opened the system panel.

【Host: Lin Yang】

【Identity: Sword Saint】

【Cultivation: Late Great Sage】

【Disciples: Li Yilan, Ye Xiaojie】

【Physique: Perfect Saint Body (successfully merged with Sword Dao Saint Body / Minor Accomplishment)】

【Obtained special skill: Old Six Halo】

【Obtained treasure: Slay Immortal】

【Obtained technique: One Sword Slay Immortal / Minor Accomplishment】

【Obtained cultivation extreme path: Ultimate Sword Dao】

"Awesome, my second disciple."

Lin Yang smiled with satisfaction; as he went out on his errand, his cultivation had been quietly boosted by Ye Xiaojie.

Such days are really great.

From now on he no longer needs to worry about being unable to raise his cultivation; moreover, now that he has Late Great Sage cultivation, in this Baihua Valley he could practically walk sideways.

Of course, even if there are places he cannot walk.

What about adding Xiaohei?

And Lin Yang's aura change was naturally sensed by Qingmu Sect Master nearby.

He clearly felt that Lin Yang had become stronger.

Previously, when he and Lin Yang exchanged glances, there was only a hint of fear, but now, upon meeting each other's eyes again, he actually felt a sense of alarm.

You know, he himself is a Late Great Sage.

But he just couldn't see through the opponent's cultivation level.

"Lin Peak Master, what's wrong with you?"

Qingmu Sect Master tried asking.

"It's nothing; it's just that this is my first time coming to Baihua Valley, I got overly excited, causing my excitement to be hard to suppress."

"No need to be alarmed, it's fine."

Qingmu Sect Master gave a bitter smile.

He dared not treat it as nothing; in his view, Lin Yang seemed about to be unable to suppress his killing intent, perhaps he wanted to kill someone.

Thinking of this, he unconsciously stepped back a little, also hoping that the sects and families of Baihu Valley would not provoke this killing god.

Otherwise, the outcome will be like that of the Xiao Family.

The ancestral graves were all emitting smoke.

"Li lass, where should we go next?" Lin Yang asked Li Yilan beside him.

After all, this is Li Yilan's home, so naturally she gets to decide.

Before Li Yilan could speak, the Qingmu Sect Master beside her said, "Lin Sect Master and Yilan, the Qingmu Sect is not far ahead; why don't you go rest there for a few days?"

"Thank you for your kindness, Uncle, but I want to go back to the Li Family to have a look." Li Yilan declined.

Initially, she and her parents were imprisoned in the Xiao Family; the Xiao Family found a far-fetched pretext and wiped out the Li Family. Although she later escaped from the Xiao Family, due to the Xiao Family's pursuit, she dared not return to the Li Family in Baihu Valley.

Now that the Xiao Family's troubles have been resolved by her, she naturally wants to hurry back to the Li Family to see how things are.

Hopefully, there are survivors of the Li Family.

"Um... Yilan, I think you should not go back to the Li Family for now; instead, go... stay at the Qingmu Sect for a while," the Qingmu Sect Master said, hesitating as he tried to dissuade her.

"Why?"

Li Yilan asked, "Uncle, if there's something, just say it directly."

The Qingmu Sect Master's expression was torn; he didn't know how to bring up some matters.

At that moment, a girl on horseback galloped forward.

Her eyebrows were like distant dark, her skin like snow; her starry eyes held water, her smile full of feeling; her jade nose was high and straight, her lips like cherry blossoms; her black hair fell like a waterfall to her shoulders.

She was also graceful and poised.

Upon seeing the Qingmu Sect Master, the girl on horseback shouted, "Dad, something terrible has happened; those people are going to take Yilan's sister's family..."

"Cough cough cough cough!" Hearing the girl's words, the Qingmu Sect Master coughed loudly several times to interrupt her.

The worst thing still happened.

He took a deep breath, turned to Lin Yang and explained, "Lin Sect Master, this is my little girl Li Lingling; she is pure-hearted, just a bit clumsy in her actions, please excuse my Lin Sect Master's amusement, and I hope you will be tolerant."

"No problem." Lin Yang nodded.

Furthermore, this girl hasn't offended him, so tolerance isn't even needed.

The Qingmu Sect Master nodded, then turned to Li Lingling and said, "This is your sister Yilan's master, Lin Sect Master; quickly greet Lin Sect Master and your sister Yilan."

The Qingmu Sect Master deliberately stressed the words "Yilan sister" to hint to Li Lingling that she shouldn't say certain things, otherwise Yilan might not be able to accept it.

Li Lingling merely glanced at Lin Yang, then swiftly shifted her gaze from him to Li Yilan beside her, and bluntly shouted.

"Yilan sister, something terrible has happened; the powers and families of Baihu Valley are going to divide up your Li Family's land."