Chapter 496: Seclusion (II)
Chapter 496: Seclusion (II)
The longer he stayed, the easier it would be to expose his former identity and his ties to the Wuji Sect. That was what worried Lin Zheyu most. After witnessing the strange abilities of immortal cultivators, he had become far more cautious. The aura-concealing methods of martial cultivation and ordinary changes of appearance could only fool normal people without spiritual sense.Immortal cultivators identified a person by far more than appearance. They also relied on each person's unique aura. If he did not use spiritual sense to conceal his aura, any cultivator with spiritual sense could recognize Lin Zheyu's identity, but if he did use spiritual sense to hide his aura, he would immediately reveal that he was no ordinary martial artist.
In this age, when Martial Innate realm experts remained hidden from the world, and immortal cultivators concealed themselves in blessed grotto-heavens, a powerhouse possessing spiritual sense hiding in a mundane martial sect like the Wuji Sect was the strangest thing of all. That was why Lin Zheyu had no choice but to leave.
Before, he had known no immortal cultivators, and no one remembered Lin Zheyu's aura. Back then, he could still use concealment techniques to pass as a mortal and hide within the Wuji Sect. But that was no longer possible. Lin Zheyu now had several cultivator friends, and he had also made quite a few enemies in the demon god barrier. If Tu Yuan and the others discovered that he was a disciple of the Wuji Sect, it would be real trouble.
"So urgent?" Elder Yang frowned slightly, deep concern flashing through his eyes. In his view, Lin Zheyu was hiding the bad news and shouldering everything himself to avoid bringing trouble to the sect.
"It's really nothing. The matter is simply urgent," Lin Zheyu explained, taking several leather pouches from his robe.
"Elder Yang, this one is for you, and this one is for my master. I'll trouble you to pass it on for me. Martial Aunt, this one is for you. These are for Huang Youwei, Senior Sister Wenzi, Senior Brother Chen Ding, and the others. Their names are written on them. I have urgent matters and must leave, so I can only trouble you to help deliver them."
Under the curious gaze of Elder Yang and Wu Xuan, Lin Zheyu handed over the prepared pouches. Names were written on each one. The contents were things he had carefully prepared for them, totaling two mid-grade spirit stones.
"Don't open them yet, or it'll spoil the surprise," Lin Zheyu quickly said when he saw Elder Yang about to open one.
Knowing Elder Yang's temperament, once he saw the precious medicinal pills inside, there was a good chance he would refuse to accept them.
"Heh, you brat, even giving a gift has to be this mysterious. Fine, I won't open them." Elder Yang laughed helplessly, waved a hand, and said gruffly, "If you're in a hurry, then get lost already. Don't waste too much time. However, remember, you can come back if you ever run into trouble. The Wuji Sect will always be your backing!"
After a moment's thought, Wu Xuan handed over the sword she normally used. "You're leaving in such haste, and I had no time to prepare a proper farewell gift. Take this dharma artifact with you as a spare. It's a sword, not the saber you're skilled with, but this is a true dharma artifact. Its power is far beyond that unfinished dharma artifact Jiang Jun gave you back then. With this sword, even if you are not skilled in swordsmanship, you can still unleash power far beyond your own and protect yourself on the road."