vrcanaries Chapter 1721 You're so reckless!
Chapter 1721 You're so reckless!
All the disciples held their breath and stared intently at every detail of Jinman.
Lin Yi was among them, and he watched with exceptional focus.
"This operational route... is indeed ingenious. It seems simple, but it actually contains profound principles of the universe, making full use of the advantages of almost all the major meridians in the human body, and reserving countless flexible nodes. No wonder it is said to be the foundation for embracing all rivers..."
He quickly analyzed the situation in his mind and felt more and more that the Wan Chuan Sect's heritage was unfathomable.
Half an hour later, Jin Man slowly finished her practice, and the silver light around her disappeared.
"Have you all seen it clearly?" She stood up. "From today onwards, you may cultivate on your own. Every ten days, I will give a public explanation of any difficult points here. In addition, there are steward disciples on duty in the Transmission Hall every day who can answer basic questions."
"Thank you for your guidance, Vice Sect Master!" the disciples bowed in unison.
After the meeting was dismissed, the disciples dispersed in twos and threes, most of them eager to go back and try their hand at cultivation.
As Lin Yi walked back with the crowd, he suddenly felt a gaze fall upon him.
He glanced around discreetly and saw a burly, honest-looking young man carrying a giant axe smiling and nodding at him in the distance—it was Zhao Hu.
Standing next to Zhao Hu were Ah Xiong and Ji Zhou, both of whom were also looking in his direction.
Lin Yi felt a slight tension in his heart, but he put on a perfectly timed, slightly flattered smile and returned the greeting to Zhao Hu with a cupped-hand salute.
Zhao Hu seemed to want to come over, but Ah Xiong pulled him back and whispered something, so he gave up. He just grinned at him again, then turned and left with Ah Xiong and the others.
Lin Yi's heart skipped a beat.
Could it be that these people have noticed him?
That's impossible. He's been hiding it quite well all this time, he shouldn't have been discovered so easily.
……
On the other side, Ah Xiong led Zhao Hu and Ji Zhou a short distance until they turned a corner around a floating rock and made sure no one was around before stopping.
"Brother Xiong, why did you pull me?"
Zhao Hu scratched his head, looking puzzled. "I just saw Lin Yi. Isn't he the kid that Ming and Old Ye were talking about who needs to be kept in close watch? He looks kind, so I was thinking of going over to say hello and get to know him. What's up?"
Ah Xiong slapped Zhao Hu on the back of the head, annoyed. "You idiot! What did Brother Ming tell us? To observe secretly, don't alert him! You're all grinning like an idiot as you approach him, as if you want him to know we're watching him?"
Zhao Hu then realized what was happening and grinned awkwardly, "I... I just find him quite pleasing to the eye. Besides, didn't Brother Ming say he might only be a suspect? What if he really is an innocent and promising talent?"
"A promising talent?" Ah Xiong lowered his voice, his eyes turning serious. "Tiger, you're new to the sect, there are some things you don't know. Our Wan Chuan Sect is attracting a lot of attention right now, especially since we just suffered a huge loss at the hands of that old bastard from the Qingcheng Yu Fa Sect a couple of days ago. Do you think he'll let this go? Brother Ming said there's a high chance he'll send someone in to cause trouble!"
Ji Zhou, arms crossed, added coldly, "This Lin Yi's performance in the trial was too perfect. So perfect it was unreal. A rogue cultivator with no system inheritance, yet he moved through the Illusionary Heart Forest as if it were his own territory?"
“I’ve looked up information about the Liuyin Mountains. The spiritual energy there is thin, and it’s difficult for independent cultivators. It’s already difficult for someone to reach the eighth level of Qi Refining, let alone have their temperament honed to such a degree?”
Upon hearing the words "Qingcheng Yufa Sect," Zhao Hu's face immediately darkened, and a hint of hatred flashed in his eyes.
He still remembers the excruciating pain of having his cultivation destroyed and his meridians severed, and he remembers Su Hongzhen's hideous and resentful face.
"You mean... this kid might be a spy sent by the Qingcheng Imperial Law Sect?"
Zhao Hu clenched his fists, his knuckles cracking, and the newly rebuilt masculine aura around him stirred restlessly.
“It’s just suspicion, no evidence.” Ah Xiong pressed his shoulder. “That’s why Ming-ge told us to observe secretly. If you, you idiot, rush over there directly, you might alert him, make him hide even deeper, or even cause trouble out of desperation. That would be a huge disaster!”
Zhao Hu's chest heaved as he gritted his teeth: "If he really is a bastard from the Qingcheng Imperial Law Sect, I'll chop him up with an axe right now! Damn it, those bastards didn't mind harming me, now they want to ruin Brother Ming's sect too?"
He became more and more agitated as he spoke, and turned to walk back: "No, I have to test him! If he has something to hide, he'll definitely give himself away!"
"Stop!" Ah Xiong and Ji Zhou grabbed him at the same time.
Ji Zhou said in a deep voice, "Zhao Hu, calm down! Going now will only expose our suspicions about him and will do you no good. If he really is a spy, he must have received rigorous training. How could you possibly find out with just a few words?"
"If he isn't, you've offended a potential genius disciple for no reason. What will the other new disciples think? Will they think we're bullying others and narrow-minded?"
Ah Xiong also advised, "Tiger, I know you hate the Qingcheng Imperial Law Sect. But this isn't how you take revenge. Since Brother Ming entrusted this matter to us, we have to do it well. Keep an eye on things secretly and gather evidence. If he really makes any moves, we'll catch him red-handed, and then you can vent your anger however you want! For now, endure it!"
Zhao Hu was panting heavily, his eyes were red, but he managed to suppress his impulse.
"...Okay, I'll listen to you."
He forced out those words through gritted teeth, "But if I ever find evidence that he's a spy, I'll tear him apart, bone by bone!"
"I'll hold it down for you then." Ah Xiong grinned, but his eyes remained serious. "But before that, you better hide well and don't give yourself away."
When you see him in the future, just greet him normally, like you would any other junior brother. Don't be overly enthusiastic, but don't deliberately ignore him either.
"I understand," Zhao Hu said in a muffled voice.
“Let’s go, let’s go to the battle hall first. There are still a lot of things to arrange today, such as the new disciples’ induction, the adjustment of patrol areas, and the drafting of cultivation courses.” Ah Xiong patted Zhao Hu, “Although your cultivation has not recovered yet, your physique and eyesight are still there. Follow me and Ji Zhou to learn how to manage and observe people.”
The three walked towards the floating hall where the Battle Hall was located.
Zhao Hu turned around and glanced again in the direction of District C, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
He hated the Qingcheng Yufa Sect and wished he could uproot it completely.
But because he had experienced torment, he cherishes even more the trust and new life that Wanchuan Sect has given him now.
"Ming saved my life and gave me a new life. I, Zhao Hu, will be the first to object to anyone who tries to destroy this place!"
He made a silent vow in his heart and clenched his fist.
……
In the following days, Wan Chuan Sect gradually got back on track.
Most of the new disciples were immersed in the excitement of receiving the orthodox inheritance. Every day, in addition to completing the necessary basic tasks such as sweeping and patrolling, they buried themselves in the "Ten Thousand Rivers Qi Guiding Technique".
Lin Yi's life in Courtyard No. 7, Block C, is also regular and low-key.
He cultivated at the pace expected of a rogue cultivator at the eighth level of Qi Refining, neither too fast nor too slow.
During the day, he occasionally exchanged ideas with Wang Tuo, Yan Lie, and Liu Shuang, and discussed difficult points in the cultivation techniques, showing humility and a willingness to learn.
He stays indoors at night, seemingly focused on consolidating his efforts.
Everything seemed flawless.
But the covert observation never stopped.