Chapter 1359 - 1354: Injured
The old man in purple's face changed slightly, hurriedly withdrawing his hand, but it was still a moment too late, and some True Qi struck Lin Chuan. Lin Chuan spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, holding Qianqian in his arms, and fell to the ground.
The old man in purple watched this scene, a complex expression in his eyes, he hadn't expected that Qianqian would break through his divine sense.
"Brother Lin, what's wrong?" Qianqian held Lin Chuan in reverse, beautiful eyes filled with tears, drop by drop falling onto Lin Chuan's face.
Lin Chuan struggled to open his eyes, wanting to reach out and touch Qianqian's face, but found he had hardly any strength.
"He's just over-exhausted, it's nothing serious..." The old man in purple came over, glanced at Lin Chuan, a peculiar expression in his eyes.
After saying this, the old man in purple sighed deeply and then swiftly departed.
Seeing the old man in purple leave, Lin Chuan seemed to deflate, fainting completely.
"Brother Lin, you're awake?" After some unknown time, an oddly surprised voice sounded in his ear.
Lin Chuan turned his head, the voice was so familiar, the person was so familiar. Looking around, there was no one else, it was Qianqian.
Upon seeing Murong Xue, Lin Chuan's expression lit up as well. He jumped up and grabbed Qianqian's soft hands. Qianqian's face blushed, she tried to struggle a bit but failed, letting Lin Chuan hold her.
"Brother Lin, how is your injury?" Qianqian asked Lin Chuan with her head bowed shyly.
Lin Chuan moved his body, finding not only were his injuries completely healed, but his Inner Qi seemed to have improved, feeling strange.
After battling that old man in purple, who is Mu Xing and Murong Xue's master, he should have been heavily injured, yet waking up now, his injuries were all healed.
Lin Chuan didn't know, it was all thanks to the Yin Yang Jade. The secret behind it will be explained in later texts.
Looking at Qianqian's shy face, Lin Chuan couldn't help but feel a surge of affection, swept her into his arms domineeringly, gazing at her blushing face.
Under the moonlight, Qianqian's extraordinary beauty hadn't diminished in the slightest, instead, as time passed, her autumn-like face displayed an unparalleled beauty. Gazing at the beauty before him, Lin Chuan tightened his heart, fearing she would leave him.
Feeling Lin Chuan's gaze, the blush on Murong Xue's face turned into a deep flush. Somehow, she slowly closed her beautiful eyes, appearing as though expecting something.
A surge of warmth rose in Lin Chuan's heart, as he closed in on Qianqian's pure face. A faint fragrance emanated from Qianqian's body, and the two entwined together.
Although this was not the first intimate action between the two, the intimacy in their current mindset accelerated their blood circulation, thinking that the old man in purple might be watching from somewhere, added an adrenaline rush. Because of this, Lin Chuan dared not make bold moves.
As the two entwined, suddenly Lin Chuan felt a pain in his waist, quickly pulling his tongue out from Qianqian's mouth, almost biting her.
"You..." Lin Chuan stared at Murong Xue, speaking in confusion.
"Hmph, who told you to be so bold?" Qianqian spoke with a flushed face.
"You started it," Lin Chuan spoke gently.
"Hmph, you still dare say that." Qianqian reached towards Lin Chuan's waist again.
Before Qianqian could finish, she was swept into Lin Chuan's embrace. As Lin Chuan was about to forcefully act, Qianqian exclaimed: "Brother Lin, something happened, my sister might be in trouble."
Upon hearing this, Lin Chuan's mischievous fire instantly extinguished, his expression turned serious. The sister mentioned by Qianqian was naturally Murong Xue.
Hearing that Murong Xue was in danger, Lin Chuan became anxious, Qianqian quickly said: "Brother Lin, come with me."
Following Qianqian out of the grass hut, they quickly headed forward, and soon arrived in front of a hall. Entering the hall, inside were only two people, an old man in purple and Murong Xue.
No need to ask, this old man in purple was Murong Xue's master.
Murong Xue's face was filled with tears, making Lin Chuan's heart skip a beat. What on earth happened to turn this usually strong girl into this?
"Xiao Xue, what's wrong?" Lin Chuan rushed over, picked up Murong Xue and asked.
"Brother Lin..." Upon seeing Lin Chuan, Murong Xue suddenly stood up, dashed into Lin Chuan's arms, and immediately began to cry.
The sound of dry coughing came, and the old man in purple stood up.
Hearing the cough, Murong Xue hurriedly broke free from Lin Chuan's embrace, her face blushing, pointing at the old man in purple shyly to Lin Chuan and said: "Brother Lin, he is my master Ling Yunzi."
"Greetings, elder." Lin Chuan bowed politely as he spoke.
Ling Yunzi waved his hand and said, "Lin Chuan, Xue'er's brother has been abducted. Here's the note left by the perpetrators." With that, he handed Lin Chuan a piece of paper.
Lin Chuan took it and read: "In ten days, atop Cang Mountain, if you wish to live, Lin Chuan must come! Otherwise, there will be no bones left behind..."
"Who did this?" Lin Chuan's expression changed, and a wave of anger swiftly erupted.
"The Ghost Sect," Ling Yunzi said slowly.
These three words left Lin Chuan rather shocked and surprised; weren't Ling Yunzi and Murong Xue from the Ghost Sect? Why would they oppose them?
"Elder, aren't you and Xiao Xue both members of the Ghost Sect? How could they..." Lin Chuan stopped, but the implication was clear.
Ling Yunzi sighed and said, "Indeed, Xue'er and I are members of the Ghost Sect, but the sect has turned into a twisted and evil path, and I've long lost faith in them."
Ling Yunzi's words clearly conveyed to Lin Chuan that he and Murong Xue were no longer part of the Ghost Sect.
"Xue'er, you and this young lady step out for a bit. I have something to discuss with Lin Chuan," Ling Yunzi said, turning to Murong Xue and Qianqian even before Lin Chuan could speak.
"Lin Chuan, do you know why I've kept you here?" Ling Yunzi asked, looking at Lin Chuan.
"Elder, is this about the Ghost Sect?" Lin Chuan replied.
"Yes, what do you know about the Ghost Sect?" Ling Yunzi looked at Lin Chuan and asked.
"Elder, to be honest, I'm not from this era. I come from another time, with the purpose to destroy the Ghost Sect." At this point, Lin Chuan felt there was no need to conceal it any longer.
After speaking, he looked at Ling Yunzi; however, Ling Yunzi's expression showed no change. He just smiled slightly and said, "I fear your purpose here is not so simple."
Lin Chuan smiled awkwardly and said, "Elder, indeed there's another purpose, but it's somewhat inconvenient for me to say."
Ling Yunzi's expression became serious as he said, "The Nine-headed Dragon is said to be a legendary spiritual beast, and it's hardly been heard of being in Thunder Stone Gorge. How the Ghost Sect came to know about it, and releasing this beast is undoubtedly to bring disaster to the Mortal Realm. Even though the Ghost Sect is powerful, they may not necessarily win. Their ultimate intention is to rule the human world, and only you can avert this catastrophe."
Lin Chuan was stunned, and he humbly said, "Elder, you're overestimating me; I can't even withstand three of your moves."
Ling Yunzi said, "You are the Tian Mang messenger sent by the heavens, and only you can resolve this calamity. As for failing to take my three moves, it is simply because you haven't fully unlocked the secrets of the Yin Yang Jade."
Hearing the words 'Tian Mang' from Ling Yunzi's mouth, Lin Chuan was taken aback, his expression extremely complex as he gazed at Ling Yunzi.
Ling Yunzi smiled faintly and continued, "Lin Chuan, don't ask too much. I'll only tell you that the Ghost Sect has many experts, so you must be careful on this journey. Even though you are capable, better safe than sorry."
Lin Chuan nodded, then spoke with Ling Yunzi about the situation regarding the Ghost Sect before bidding farewell to Ling Yunzi and Murong Xue, and heading towards the Ghost Sect with Qianqian.
Murong Xue initially wanted to come along, but Ling Yunzi prevented her. His intention was clear—Lin Chuan was on a rescue mission, and Murong Xue would only be a burden.
"The main goal this time is to save people, avoid unnecessary fights..." this was Ling Yunzi's admonition when Lin Chuan left. Lin Chuan stood atop Cang Mountain; there was no one there, but he cautiously surveyed his surroundings. Before long, several figures flashed down from the sky.
"Lin Chuan, you're here..." a burst of laughter reached Lin Chuan's ears. The voice was arrogant and abnormal.
Lin Chuan looked up to see a young man in blood-red attire standing not far ahead, someone he had seen before in Thunder Stone Gorge, the Ghost Sect's young master, Qi Bai.
"I'm here, where's the person?" Lin Chuan wasted no words, for rescuing Murong Xue's brother was his main focus.
"Haha... rest assured, when this young master speaks, it's always credible..." As Qi Bai's voice fell, several figures in blood-red robes brought a young man in plain clothes from another spot.
Lin Chuan squinted to see the young man's face, a bit haggard yet uninjured; it was indeed Murong Xue's brother.
"Release him!" Lin Chuan said coldly.
Qi Bai waved his hand, and then the young man ran towards Lin Chuan.
"I'm Murong Xue's friend; now leave. I'll handle the rest," Lin Chuan said to the young man who had run to his side.
The young man wanted to say something, but Lin Chuan waved him off, saying, "Go quickly, no more words."
"Lin Chuan, accompany me to the Ghost Sect. We won't make things difficult for you. On the contrary, if possible, I will even honor you as a distinguished guest!" Qi Bai said with a collected tone as he watched the young man leave.