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第两千三百九十一章 英雄救美

"Don't know?"

Lin Xuan's eyes narrowed as his expression turned grim.随┆夢┆小┆說,.com

He wasn't a soft-hearted person; such acts of pity and respect were only done by rookies just entering the cultivation world. Lin Xuan raised his right hand, preparing to use Soul Scrying on someone, but at that moment, a maid in a red gown lifted her head.

"Senior, may I ask if you are referring to that human girl?"

"Noticed...?"

Lin Xuan raised his chin with an arrogant look: "Do you know where she is?"

"The servant knows. She's in the pavilion behind the Fragrant Courtyard..."

"Oh?"

Lin Xuan closed his eyes again after hearing this, even though the City Lord’s residence was vast, his spiritual sense covered a much broader area. Knowing the general direction would make it easier to find her.

Soon enough, Lin Xuan had his answer; the other party indeed didn't dare lie. Lin Yu娇 was there.

With useful clues in hand, Lin Xuan showed no interest in killing innocents and flashed away, disappearing from sight.

The first floor was lavishly decorated, but Lin Yu娇 wasn’t here. She turned her gaze to a staircase corner and walked over.

"Could the master be back..."

A respectful voice entered his ears as soon as he arrived on the second floor, where a female cultivator dressed like a maid greeted him with a bow.

She was somewhat vague, barely able to make out who she was looking at.

But when she lifted her head, shock appeared on her face: "You... Who are you? How did you get here?"

This woman wasn’t bad-looking, but Lin Xuan had no interest in chatting with a small maid. He waved his sleeve and a green glow enveloped the girl, causing her to faint.

The girl sitting by the bed heard the commotion and raised her head, revealing an incredibly beautiful yet sorrowful face—Lin Yu娇’s.

She had been forcibly married off by an ancient demon, and she was already considering suicide. However, all of her magical power was sealed, making self-destruction impossible. Furthermore, there were always maids arranged by the old demon around her, leaving no other way to end her life.

Her heart filled with fear, but fortunately, the heavens seemed to hear her prayers. Just as she was about to be married, the old demon’s enemy arrived...

Although the danger had been temporarily pushed back, the saying went that one could avoid the first day of the month but not the fifteenth. Lin Yu娇 still had no idea what fate awaited her.

Her heart was filled with anxiety, but there was nothing she could do about it. Time passed in a state of restless waiting, and the feeling was anything but pleasant.

Hearing the noise, Lin Yu娇 lifted her head just as Lin Xuan looked over. Their gazes met mid-air.

Lin Xuan’s face showed a faint smile, while Lin Yu娇 almost thought she had imagined it or was seeing things due to too much hope for rescue.

She blinked, and there stood Lin Xuan in front of her, his face so kind and gentle—it wasn’t just an illusion.

"Li... Li Senior Brother."

To be honest, although they had some interactions, they weren’t very familiar. But in this strange world, seeing a fellow cultivator made them feel happy and close.

"Junior Sister Lin, you’ve suffered." Lin Xuan scratched his head; he was at a loss for words on how to greet her after such an unusual meeting.

"Why are you here, Senior Brother Lin? Where’s the old demon?" Lin Yu娇, though only a Cave Profound cultivator, had been trained enough to sense something wasn’t right. She was in the City Lord’s inner residence now.

In the main hall, Lin Senior Brother appeared, along with an ancient demon, and there were guests present today. It would be impossible for her to be here; the residence was protected by barriers that could warn of intruders, even if they weren’t very strong.

How did he get in? Could it be...

Lin Yu娇 suddenly thought of a possibility: The old demon had already perished, and only then would his followers scatter. This was the only scenario where Lin Senior Brother could enter here.

This thought excited her so much that she almost trembled with joy, barely able to form coherent words.

"Li Senior Brother, did your old enemy kill the old demon?"

It wasn’t surprising for her to be so excited; if this were true, she would finally escape her suffering.

Lin Xuan smiled. Sensing her hope and anxiety, there was no need to hide anything: "Yes, Junior Sister Lin, you don't have to worry. The old demon is gone, eliminated by me..."

"Eliminated by you?" Lin Yu娇 was surprised; although her magical power was sealed, a small part of her spiritual sense could still be released. She couldn’t feel the other person’s cultivation level, but she could sense their realm.

Could it be...

She didn't have much interaction with Lin Xuan, but she knew he wasn’t someone who liked to exaggerate. This revelation shocked her so much that she stuttered.

"Li... Li Senior Brother... No, should I call you Uncle? Have you advanced to the Profound Realm?"

Seeing his expression, it was as if she were looking at a monster. It had been over a century since their last meeting, but for cultivators of this level, it felt like just a blink.

Their original goal in coming to the demon realm was merely to find ingredients for refining a Profound Pill, but even with such a rare pill, advancement wasn't guaranteed.

But Lin Senior Brother... No, Uncle. He had advanced from the Cave Profound Realm within a hundred years, becoming a powerful cultivator of the Profound Realm. Was he really exaggerating? Seeing someone so formidable, she couldn’t believe her eyes. Her heart was in turmoil.

Envy, admiration, and respect—of course, there was also some jealousy.

"Yes, I seized this opportunity and advanced to the Profound Realm..."

"Opportunity?"

Lin Yu娇 laughed inwardly; her new Uncle Brother was truly humble. How could such an advancement be just a coincidence? Everyone else had it easier. The Profound Realm was a turning point; once you entered, you were considered a powerful cultivator. So this realm was particularly difficult to break through. Lin Senior Brother’s casual mention of it seemed too dismissive.

But she couldn’t show any sign of doubt on the surface. Even when he was still at the Cave Profound Realm, Lin Senior Brother could defeat Sword Venerable on horseback; his strength far surpassed that of other cultivators in the same realm. Advancing to the Profound Realm now must be even more formidable. Her sister might not be able to match him either. In other words, he was the real top expert of their sect, though without the title of Venerable Elder, his power was undeniable. Such a presence couldn’t be offended.

Moreover, if it weren't for Lin Senior Brother, she would have been forced to marry that disgusting ancient demon as his concubine. Lin Xuan saved her from such a fate; her gratitude knew no bounds. She couldn't afford to upset him by saying anything disrespectful.

"Congratulations, Uncle Brother! Thank you for your great kindness. I can’t perform the courtesy ritual due to the restrictions placed on me, but please don’t take it amiss..."

"Uncle Brother?"

Lin Xuan scratched his nose; although he knew the rules of the cultivation world, their last meeting had been as equals. Now they were a generation apart, and it felt strange. But Lin Xuan didn’t decline the title; this was normal.

As for the restrictions, Lin Xuan paid them no mind. He walked over and inserted his sleeve into the air, sending out a green glow that entered Lin Yu娇’s head. She immediately felt as if she were in a furnace, with an overwhelming magical power directly breaking down her internal barriers.

P.S.: In the book review section, I saw a friend named Pavilion ask when the legendary eruption would happen. Yes, there will be one, but please wait a few more days. I’m quite busy these days; my cousin’s wedding required me to help out, and it has taken up much of my time. The eruption will definitely come soon.

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