Chapter 106: The Lianhua Treasure Mirror

Yu Liancheng had already entered Xingyun Manor, his figure like the wind, darting rapidly toward a certain direction.

Given the swiftness of his movement technique, looking across the world, there were few who could surpass him.

His body followed his heart, like a fleeting light or a passing shadow, nimbly skimming past corridors, pavilions, and gardens...

Even if a servant saw him, they would only rub their eyes and assume they had been dazzled.

Before long, he had already spotted an exquisite small dwelling.

Lengxiang Xiaozhu.

This was the place where Li Xunhuan had once lived; after Li Xunhuan went far away beyond the frontier, Lin Shiyin became acquainted with Lin Xian'er, the two became sisters, and from then on, this became Lin Xian'er's residence.

Yu Liancheng was naturally not here to steal fragrance or jade, and he truly could not summon any interest in Lin Xian'er; his target was a small building not far from Lengxiang Xiaozhu.

Inside the small building was the mistress of Xingyun Manor.

She had a very pleasant name, Lin Shiyin, and it was said that she was also very beautiful.

And the reason Yu Liancheng sought her out was for an item in her possession.

——The "Lianhua Treasure Mirror".

The "Lianhua Treasure Mirror" was written by the previous generation's martial arts eccentric Wang Lianhua, who poured his life's blood into it; it not only contained his martial arts internal techniques but also recorded his poisoning arts, disguise arts, Miao People Gu Technique, Persian mind-capturing arts...

Back then, before the famous hero Shen Lang, Zhu Qiqi, and Xiongmao'er set sail to sea, Wang Lianhua intended to gift it to his good friend's son, Li Xunhuan, asking Li Xunhuan to keep it for him and find a disciple with good natural talent and high character to pass on his mantle.

Unexpectedly, Li Xunhuan was away at the time, so it was entrusted to Lin Shiyin for safekeeping.

But by the time Li Xunhuan returned, not only was he injured, but he had also brought back Long Xiaoyun.

What followed was a melodrama; due to a series of coincidences, the "Lianhua Treasure Mirror" remained in Lin Shiyin's hands.

At this moment, Yu Liancheng unleashed his movement technique, alarming no one, drifting toward the small building like a flying immortal.

The small building was brightly lit, yet there was no one inside.

Yu Liancheng drifted inside, looked around, found a stool to sit on, picked up a Buddhist scripture from a nearby bookshelf, flipped through it casually, and waited leisurely for Lin Shiyin's arrival.

A woman like Lin Shiyin was always cautious and careful in her thoughts. If she were hiding a secret item, others might not be able to find it even if they dug three feet into the ground.

A moment later, a faint sound of footsteps arose, and the bead curtain was rolled open.

"Who are you?" Accompanied by a voice that was slightly cold and surprised, Lin Shiyin had already appeared before Yu Liancheng.

"Greetings, Madam. I am Yu Liancheng. I have visited presumptuously; if there is any discourtesy, I ask for your forgiveness, Madam."

Yu Liancheng stood up and bowed, a smile on his face, his expression calm and composed, while not forgetting to take a look at Lin Shiyin.

Her appearance was extremely beautiful, though her complexion was slightly pale and her frame very thin, as if a gust of wind could blow her over; those bright eyes of hers also carried an ice-like indifference.

Yet she possessed a unique charm and spirit that no other woman could compare to. It was no wonder Li Xunhuan and Long Xiaoyun were infatuated with her.

Behind Lin Shiyin were two maidservants; seeing an extra person suddenly appear in the room, they naturally could not be as calm as Lin Shiyin. Just as they were about to cry out, Yu Liancheng flicked his fingers, sending out two gusts of force; the two maidservants' eyes rolled back, and they fainted.

Yu Liancheng smiled and said, "Madam, do not worry. I am Yu Liancheng, and I have come only to ask for an item from you. As long as the item is in my hands, I will never touch a hair on your head."

Lin Shiyin's expression remained indifferent, and she said coldly, "I do not have what you want here."

"I haven't even said what it is, yet you say you don't have it; lying is not a good habit." Yu Liancheng shook his head and said bluntly, "The item I want is the 'Lianhua Treasure Mirror', the item the eccentric Wang Lianhua asked you to pass on to Li Xunhuan back then."

Upon hearing the three words "Li Xunhuan," a flash of pain, hatred, and love crossed Lin Shiyin's indifferent eyes, but it vanished in an instant. She only said coldly, "I have never heard of any 'Lianhua Treasure Mirror'. Please leave. Otherwise, I will call for help."

"That was never your item; why must you cling to it so desperately?"

Yu Liancheng sighed, "Could it be that for you, this item has a different meaning? After all, back then, Wang Lianhua treated you as Li Xunhuan's betrothed wife, which is why he wanted you to pass the 'Lianhua Treasure Mirror' to Li Xunhuan. As long as this item exists, you and Li Xunhuan are always connected, and you have a reason to think of him. Am I right?"

"What nonsense are you spouting!" Lin Shiyin's expression finally changed, a flush of unnatural red appearing on her pale face. It was not shyness, but the embarrassment and anger of having a secret torn open.

"Forget it, it seems that without some measures, you will not tell the truth, Madam." Yu Liancheng sighed and stood up.

Lin Shiyin sneered and said nothing more.

Yu Liancheng stood with his hands behind his back and walked toward Lin Shiyin.

Lin Shiyin's gaze was cold; as Yu Liancheng approached, she suddenly swung both palms, striking toward his chest.

Her martial arts were not high, but she was not a woman who was weak and frail; she had learned a move or two. At this moment, using her full strength, it actually looked like she had some skill.

Yu Liancheng did not dodge; only two muffled thuds of "bang, bang" were heard as both palms struck his chest. He did not even move, but Lin Shiyin was instead repelled by the rebound of his True Qi, unable to help but stumble back two steps and land on the floor on her bottom.

"Mother, are you inside?" Just then, footsteps sounded from downstairs, light and nimble; it should be a child, and their light-body technique seemed quite good.

Lin Shiyin had recognized the person, and a trace of worry and panic finally appeared on her cold face. Just as she was about to speak, she was struck by Yu Liancheng, sealing her acupoints so she could neither move nor speak.

"Mother, are you not in the room..."

A moment later, a small child appeared in the room, with round eyes and a red cloak trimmed with white rabbit fur, looking like a powder-carved and jade-polished red-clad child.

"Mother, what's wrong?" The red-clad child had already discovered that something was wrong. He tapped several points on Lin Shiyin's body, wanting to unseal her acupoints. But how could his technique and power compare to Yu Liancheng's? It was all in vain.

"Who are you? What did you do to my mother?" The red-clad child naturally saw Yu Liancheng as well, blocking in front of Lin Shiyin with his arms spread wide.

Yu Liancheng smiled and said, "I am a friend of your mother's, and I have come to ask her for something."

"You... what do you want... as long as you don't hurt my mother, we can give you whatever you want."

The red-clad child's eyes blinked, his face showing a pleading expression. With such a cute child making such an expression, no one would have the heart to hurt him.

"What a good child." Yu Liancheng wore a smile.

"Uncle, what are you looking for?"

As the red-clad child spoke, he suddenly moved, and three very small Hidden Sleeve Arrows flew from his sleeves, aiming straight for Yu Liancheng's face and throat; they were not only extremely fast and accurate, but also full of force.