The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 124 Both Women Are Off

The night passed peacefully for Lin Yun.

Early the next morning, he tidied himself up and unusually took some time to fix his hair.

The Ascending Dragon Sword, Lin Yun hid it beneath the bed, wrapped in cloth as usual.

Although this sword was a superior spiritual artifact, sharp beyond compare, it also had a special significance, thus it was inconvenient to use openly.

However, the one given by Fang Yu, although of slightly lesser quality, was sufficient for Lin Yun’s use.

After a quick grooming of his hair and using the sword as a mirror to briefly check his appearance, Lin Yun nodded in satisfaction.

Today, I, too, am an impressively handsome young man.

No sooner had he stepped out than he saw Zhao Lingyu approaching.

What a persistent girl she is.

"Brother Lin."

Zhao Lingyu was wearing a different outfit today.

It was still predominantly white, but the collar was adorned with some blue patterns, perhaps because yesterday’s pale yellow had not been striking enough, she decided to switch to blue decorations.

Truth be told, it was not bad at all.

"Sister." 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Lin Yun also greeted her, prompting Zhao Lingyu to hurriedly say, "Yesterday, I wanted to take you around, but unfortunately, Elder Hu needed to speak with you. I will be returning to the Capital City tomorrow, so let’s take you on one last tour today!"

Zhao Lingyu was well aware that seeking out Lin Yun herself without a valid reason would make her intentions too obvious.

So she fabricated a reason, and by mentioning that she would leave tomorrow, she aimed to instill a sense of urgency in Lin Yun.

However...

"This is really inconvenient, I have to visit the Sword Sect with the elders today."

Zhao Lingyu: "..."

Isn’t this just playing me?

She said she would return to the Capital City tomorrow, and with Lin Yun going to the Sword Sect, he wouldn’t be back until the evening at the earliest.

But Zhao Lingyu, clever as she was, quickly thought of a strategy.

"The Sword Sect? May I join for fun?" she proposed, behaving like a simple girl fond of sightseeing, though internally she was frantically complaining.

What fun could there be in the remote and destitute Sword Sect?

"That, I can’t decide on my own. You should come with me to meet the elder!" Lin Yun said, not taking the initiative himself. Zhao Lingyu happily followed Lin Yun to see Fang Yu.

She knew the matter was settled. As a princess, as long as she didn’t make any excessive demands and just wanted to join for the outing, she was unlikely to be rejected.

Upon arriving at the main hall, Lin Yun only saw Fang Yu and Hu Yuling there.

The other elders were not present.

"You’re here."

Fang Yu said to Lin Yun, "Elder Ma couldn’t make time today, but luckily Elder Hu is available. I’ve spoken with your Uncle Hu, this trip you just need to follow Elder Hu’s instructions."

Lin Yun obediently nodded, and Zhao Lingyu took the chance to say, "Sect Master, Elder Hu, may I join for fun? I can have the Purple Crested Vermilion Bird give us a ride."

At these words, Fang Yu frowned slightly and said, "I’m afraid that won’t be appropriate. The Southwest Territory is rife with bandits, and with the princess being so precious, if something were to go amiss, we could not bear such responsibility."

"It’s okay, I can have my family’s acolyte join us, and with Elder Hu around, there definitely won’t be any problems."

Zhao Lingyu didn’t want to miss the opportunity to go on a trip with Lin Yun. Seeing this, Fang Yu had no choice but to say, "Then we’ll do as the princess wishes, but you must be careful on this trip."

Hu Yuling also spoke up, "Sect Master, don’t worry. Nothing will go wrong."

Fang Yu then nodded her head.

She also knew that, given Hu Yuling’s cultivation level, as long as they didn’t encounter the Demon Lord, there should be no problems.

As for the Demon Sect’s Demon Lord, he probably had no interest in dealing with Lin Yun now, but she still reminded them, "If there are strong enemies, send me a message."

With the details settled, the group went to find Big Red.

Zhao Lingyu called her family’s acolyte to accompany them. That woman was still silent, perfectly playing the role of a professional bodyguard.

Riding on the back of Big Red, the four people headed west, each with their own thoughts.

Zhao Lingyu thought about how to get closer to Lin Yun. Her little scheme was clear to Hu Yuling, but she didn’t expose it. She just wanted to deepen her exchange with Lin Yun.

As for Lin Yun, he also sensed that both women had some unwelcome thoughts about him.

Is being handsome always so troublesome, or is it just sometimes?

"Speaking of the Sword Sect, I only visited once ten years ago. The place where the Sword Sect is located is a chain of mountains. Some peaks are like swords piercing the sky, very spectacular."

Zhao Lingyu began to chat with Lin Yun about the Sword Sect, and images of it sprung up in Lin Yun’s mind.

The Sword Sect was indeed large and sat amongst a range of mountains, but unlike the mountains of Purple Cloud Mountain, the ranges near the Sword Sect were continuous and mostly steep, not suitable for building grand halls on the mountain tops.

Hu Yuling continued the topic, "The mountains of the Sword Sect are very significant, they are the place of enlightenment for the ancestors of the Sword Sect. It’s said those mountains were split open with swords."

"Is it really that amazing?"

Zhao Lingyu expressed her astonishment.

In fact, she had heard of this legend, but she realized Lin Yun was illiterate. If she appeared too learned, it might dent Lin Yun’s confidence. Therefore, she had to act moderately knowledgeable and pretend to be ignorant when appropriate.

Sigh, to capture the affections of this foolish man, I’ve really put in a lot of effort.

"Of course, a skilled sword cultivator can cut through mountains and rivers. This is not an empty claim. It is said that the pinnacle of Sword Dao is to cut through everything, even the elusive fate can be shattered with one sword."

As the person with the highest cultivation level present, Hu Yuling’s words naturally went unchallenged. Even the acolyte who lacked both feelings and a name listened seriously.

Only Lin Yun was unmoved.

He was tired of hearing all that boastful talk about how a blade of grass could sever the stars. No matter how impressive others were, it didn’t mean much to him since he wasn’t on that level.

"I also practice sword arts, but I don’t know when I might reach that realm. I always feel like I don’t have much talent for the practice of the Sword Dao."

Zhao Lingyu showed her aspiration.

In truth, she didn’t like practicing the sword at all, but she assumed that cultivators must like people who are ambitious. Showing off her limits in ability, she must seem quite pitiable, right?

However, Lin Yun still didn’t notice this detail.

Hu Yuling followed up on her words, "You needn’t be discouraged. There are thousands of paths to the Great Dao, all leading to the same destination. Besides, talent does not determine everything."

Physiques vary from person to person; the majority of people are ordinary, while some are born lucky, like those with an Immortal Body who can cultivate much faster at the lower and middle levels.

During the early stages of cultivation, innate talent is more important than temperament, but later on, temperament becomes more crucial than talent. Those with excellent innate gifts may not have as strong a temperament as those who diligently cultivate their way up.

Of course, Hu Yuling’s words had a hint of motivational speech.

You see, for cultivators to reach the Heart Guarding Realm, the importance of innate talent diminishes. But for those with talent, breaking through realms is like drinking water, while those without talent might not be able to break free from the mundane in their lifetime.

The Heart Guarding Realm that ordinary people struggle so much to reach might just be a place where the talented have been waiting...