Chapter 171: Lin Xuan

Hearing Feng Baobao's question, Lin Xuan turned his head to look at Feng Baobao, then shook his head.

However, a story always has an ending, whether good or bad.

There is much speculation regarding Feng Baobao's affairs and background, and even Lin Xuan cannot be certain.

Lin Xuan's gaze sized Feng Baobao up for a few moments, then he withdrew his eyes.

"I am not a true Immortal, nor is it possible for me to know everything."

Feng Baobao could not help but feel a little disappointed.

"However, this kid Zhang Chulan has a sharp mind; he should be able to help you!"

Lin Xuan, having sat back down, raised his hand and beckoned.

Zhang Chulan and Wang Ye sat down at the stone table.

"Sometimes things do not shift according to human will; you can only go with the flow. You are all in the midst of it, but you can attempt to change many things."

As Lin Xuan spoke, he looked at Lu Linglong.

There are also some thorns in Lu Linglong's life; even if Lin Xuan wanted to resolve them, he reckons he could only adopt the simplest and most direct method: completely sealing away Lu Linglong's childhood memories.

But that kind of ability is a part of her.

Moreover, Lu Linglong's abilities are somewhat strange.

Lin Xuan is still very concerned about it.

To completely resolve the problems within her, Lu Linglong also needs to experience them herself and then accept them.

Having cultivated an Inner Elixir, one is, after all, not a truly omnipotent Immortal.

Lin Xuan suddenly felt that he had the motivation to continue cultivating and ascending.

Lu Linglong, Wang Ye, and the other two stared at Lin Xuan, noticing the change in his expression, and guessed in their hearts what Lin Xuan was thinking about.

He is probably thinking about some major matters.

Lin Xuan's gaze swept across the faces of the four, then he chuckled lightly.

"People must always experience some things themselves to make progress; you cannot expect others to help you with everything. You yourselves are your own greatest reliance."

As Lin Xuan spoke, he waved his hand, then looked toward Zhang Chulan.

"You will likely encounter some things next; just act according to your own ideas. As for you, Wang Ye!"

Lin Xuan looked at Wang Ye, his gaze passing over Wang Ye to look at a certain place behind him.

Wang Ye turned his head in confusion.

"You don't need me to discipline you here; there will naturally be someone to discipline you."

"True Person, do you mean my master and grandmaster?"

Wang Ye was stunned.

"Correct, your grandmaster!"

Lin Xuan gave the answer.

Wang Ye nodded gently.

But what he did not know was that this grandmaster was not that grandmaster; the grandmaster Lin Xuan spoke of was not the one in Wang Ye's mind, nor was it any of those grandmasters currently at Wudang Mountain, but rather a grandmaster who likes to cross-dress.

"Senior Brother, what about me?"

Hearing Lin Xuan give instructions to both Zhang Chulan and Wang Ye, she asked curiously.

"You? Just follow your own ideas. However, if you run into any trouble, come find your Senior Brother me; I can still resolve some minor matters."

"Oh!"

Lu Linglong was stunned, then nodded.

"True Person, does that mean if we encounter trouble, we can also ask you to intervene?"

Zhang Chulan revealed a fawning smile and stood up, bowing repeatedly.

Upon hearing this, Lin Xuan looked at Zhang Chulan with a look that was not quite a smile.

This kid really knows how to climb up the pole.

"No!"

Lin Xuan refused directly.

"Ah?"

Zhang Chulan's expression stiffened.

"Ah what? You are a person of Longhu Mountain; go find the Celestial Master, why look for me?"

"True Person, aren't we friends?"

Zhang Chulan's mind turned, and he spoke again.

Lin Xuan raised his hand and pointed at the fawning Zhang Chulan.

"The matters hereafter are mainly for you to handle yourselves. I cannot give you any promises; otherwise, when you encounter difficulties, you will think about coming to find me if things get too tough.

That is not a good thing for you either!"

"Then what about Lu Linglong?"

Hearing Lin Xuan say this, Zhang Chulan glanced at Lu Linglong.

"That is different; she is my Junior Sister!"

Lin Xuan straightened his face and said very seriously.

Zhang Chulan instantly turned into a dead-fish-eyed expression.

This is double standards.

Very obvious double standards.

However, he was just trying his luck by asking; Zhang Chulan hadn't really expected it to work anyway.

After all, if it succeeds, the benefits will be massive.

If it doesn't succeed now, at most we just proceed according to the original plan.

Lu Linglong stood to the side, smiling until her eyes turned into crescents.

However, Zhang Chulan had already set his sights on Lu Linglong.

If she won't agree to help us, wouldn't it work just to call Lu Linglong along?

When the time comes, we'll pull a "hold the emperor hostage to command the vassals"!

Thinking of this method, a look of joy flashed in Zhang Chulan's eyes.

"Alright, the talking is done, you all should go now!"

Lin Xuan waved his hand.

"Aren't you going to treat us to a meal?"

Feng Baobao's way of thinking was just different from ordinary people; hearing Lin Xuan shoo them away, she spoke up immediately.

Even Lin Xuan truly could not fathom this girl's train of thought.

"Go find Huang Ming, you all know him too, let him lead the way for you!"

Lin Xuan waved his hand.

"Linglong, you go too!"

Lin Xuan waved his hand.

"Oh!"

Lu Linglong was stunned for a moment, guessing that Lin Xuan likely had things to do, so she stood up and left together with Zhang Chulan and the others.

After the people had left, Lin Xuan's gaze turned toward a certain direction.

"Senior, you concealed your presence to sneak into Baiyun Guan; if I were to take you down, it wouldn't count as being disrespectful to a senior, would it?"

Lin Xuan's tone was calm.

"I really couldn't hide it from you, even though I was so careful."

Zhou Sheng appeared, made a snide remark, and walked over to sit down.

"Last time I only sensed your tracks, but now that you've appeared openly before me, I won't pretend I don't see you."

"This is karma; forget it, you probably wouldn't understand even if I told you!"

Zhou Sheng was speechless upon hearing this.

"Because I already saw you before, it becomes very difficult for you to hide in front of me later?"

Lin Xuan asked.

"That's about the meaning of it, but I am curious, what kind of monster are you exactly?"

As Zhou Sheng spoke, his eyes narrowed as he sized up Lin Xuan.

"Wang Ye is one thing, after all, his cultivation isn't enough, and I, this old Daoist, have also entered the Inner Scene to ask; as for others—no, it's that all the hidden secrets of the entire Outsider world combined don't compare to you alone.

And what Wang Ye saw in the Inner Scene was only a corner of it."

Lin Xuan looked at Zhou Sheng calmly, making Zhou Sheng feel a bit uneasy.

"Forget it, forget it, I, this old Daoist, was just curious and asked casually; besides, you people who have reached the next stage of cultivation—no, you can't even be called human anymore.

A Half-Immortal Body, or what is called a Human Immortal."

"Senior, it is better not to delve into my affairs; it won't do you any good, and I am truly worried that a lightning strike might injure you one day."

The relationship between Quanzhen and Wudang is still quite good.

Zhou Sheng, after all, originated from Wudang.

"Understood, understood; although I, this old Daoist, haven't lived for a short time, I still want to keep on living. There are some things one cannot inquire about; I am very clear on that.

Just now, I couldn't help it because I was too curious.

A warlock simply cannot be too curious; once that curiosity goes too far, something is bound to happen."

Saying this, Zhou Sheng stood up and glanced at Fang Dongtian's room.

"Can Old Fang get past this hurdle?"

"I don't know!"

Lin Xuan turned his head to look, then shook his head.

"Only when the Grandmaster comes out will I be able to know the result."