Chapter 284: Chapter 284: Stop Flirting with Me
After the incident at Heaven Capital came to light, Chen Pingping’s situation became increasingly difficult.
Experts from the Three Great Dynasties were all looking for him.
The people from the Purple Gold Divine Clan were the same, bristling with killing intent; it seemed they wouldn’t wait for Jin Chan to make a move.
Lin Yuexin looked at him. "I didn’t expect you to be so resilient."
Chen Pingping rolled his eyes. "My ’prowess’ down below is even greater. Want to try?"
"Where are we going?" She seemed to have grown accustomed to Chen Pingping’s teasing, simply ignoring it...
"We’re heading south, away from the Three Great Dynasties," he said.
"That direction leads to the Purple Gold Divine Clan. Are you sure?"
"Of course!"
"I suggest you prepare your last words now," Lin Yuexin said, lifting her head.
Having spent many days together, they had become familiar and gradually understood each other’s temperaments. She knew Chen Pingping was the type who didn’t take things too seriously, hence he often joked around. And Chen Pingping knew she was a woman whose words often belied her true nature; she might say one thing, but she actually had a very kind heart.
Chen Pingping chuckled. "I heard a man once hurt you. Is that true?"
"Mm-hmm," she nodded.
Huh.
Chen Pingping had thought she would remain silent, unwilling to discuss such matters.
Lin Yuexin looked at him. "The lands to the south have no kingdoms, only countless powerful sects and cultivation families. My Lin Family is one of them, an ancient family with a long heritage and profound foundations. I am the daughter of the Lin Family’s Head, and I have an older brother and an older sister..."
Plots for power within the family unfolded daily, an endless, unceasing cycle.
Lin Yuexin was very unlucky. That terrible conspiracy ensnared her when she was only sixteen. Her own uncle lured her father out, set up a fatal ambush, and killed the Lin Family Head.
When her brother and sister learned the news, they were furious. However, their cousin used family rules to accuse them of private dueling and had them captured.
The place of imprisonment was the most terrifying location in the Lin Family. It was a place of utter darkness, where one couldn’t see their own hand in front of their face. Not only that, but it was also home to many terrifying creatures.
According to the Lin Family’s historical records, no one exiled there had ever emerged alive.
Later, she narrowly escaped with her life and, along the way, encountered the Headmaster of the Academy.
The Headmaster saved her and brought her back to the Academy.
That year, she was seventeen.
Lin Yuexin’s tone was very light, as if she were recounting an event that had nothing to do with her.
Chen Pingping spoke up. "So, you want revenge? To kill your way back to the Lin Family, right?"
"I think about it constantly," she answered.
"Have you ever thought about letting it go?"
"No."
"Those who have died are already dead and cannot be revived. If you could let go, your achievements wouldn’t be any less than they are now. But if you can’t, and your Dao Heart becomes demonic, you will lose your qualification for Tao Verification," Chen Pingping said.
"Unless they are all dead, I will never let go."
Sigh! Such stubbornness. What’s so good about fighting and killing? So many years have passed, and she’s still thinking about revenge? Chen Pingping couldn’t quite understand such sentiments, but he knew that hatred was likely what had driven Lin Yuexin’s cultivation to this point. How tragic!
Lin Yuexin looked at him. "Then, why are *you* still here?"
If Chen Pingping’s only objective had been to prevent the experts from the Three Great Dynasties from invading the Heaven Martial Continent, he would have already succeeded.
He had no need to linger and face the Three Great Dynasties and the Purple Gold Divine Clan.
This was a question she had pondered for many days.
Chen Pingping smiled without answering. Why? I want to go back too! I freaking don’t want to deal with this mess either!
However, the Tao Seed was with Guang Xiaoyu and Zi Ji, and then there was the system mission.
Sigh.
He let out a soft sigh and strode forward.
If given a choice, he definitely would have left with Wen Yuqing.
「After several days of travel.」
Lin Yuexin suddenly stopped, unwilling to go further. "Let’s stop here. The people from the Three Great Dynasties won’t make a move in the south. There are too many powerful forces here, and they have their own formidable enemies."
Heading south would allow them to avoid the pursuit of the Three Great Dynasties. She felt Chen Pingping’s choice was correct. However, heading south also meant they would encounter more unknowns. Besides the Purple Gold Divine Clan, there were hidden ancient families, major powers, powerful sects, and so on. Although they had no prior enmities with these groups, Chen Pingping was notorious. He had, after all, tricked the Purple Gold Divine Clan and fooled the Three Great Dynasties. With such a track record, who wouldn’t want to meet him? One thing would lead to another, interactions were inevitable, and such interactions could easily spark conflict. She didn’t want too much trouble. As long as Chen Pingping remained unharmed, she wouldn’t need to act. She just needed to guard him and use the Six Tao of Reincarnation Skill he possessed to stimulate the Reincarnation within her own body. So far, the effect had been minimal.
"I’m not afraid of them," Chen Pingping said, lifting his head.
"..."
Yes, he had said that many times. Lin Yuexin didn’t believe him, but his tone was so calm. When those dark eyes of his gazed at her, they carried an inexplicable power that compelled belief. She couldn’t help but believe him.
"Are you planning to face Jin Chan here?" she asked.
"Anywhere is fine."
"Wait for me!" With that, Lin Yuexin turned and left.
The one-year deadline was fast approaching; only two months remained. Lin Yuexin wasn’t sure if she could awaken her Reincarnation in that time. If she couldn’t, it would be troublesome. Once the time was up, Chen Pingping would have to face Jin Chan, and it was expected he would fall.
Several hours later, Lin Yuexin returned. Her clothes were somewhat disheveled and stained with blood, and there was a red, swollen mark by the corner of her mouth. Clearly, she had been in a fight.
Chen Pingping was surprised.
She walked up to him, tossed him an ancient scroll, and said, "These are Saint Attack Skills. Although incomplete, they could be a powerful trump card. If you can comprehend them, you might have a slim chance against Jin Chan."
"Where did you get this?"
"Found it."
"You girl, not being honest, are you!" Chen Pingping was speechless.
"Don’t tease me. I’m already trying hard to control myself," Lin Yuexin said, lowering her gaze.
The rumors weren’t just rumors; they were true. She had indeed been harmed by a man before. If not for her desire for revenge, she would never have compromised by seeking out Chen Pingping, let alone agreeing to protect him.
Chen Pingping smiled. "Do you really think I can’t defeat Jin Chan?"
Is there even a need to think about it? Isn’t that what the entire Spirit Realm believes?
Lin Yuexin remained silent and left again.
Chen Pingping opened his mouth slightly but, feeling helpless, decided to stay at the inn.
She returned the next day. She held a long spear, entirely silver, its surface shimmering with a faint light, looking quite extraordinary. Weakly, she said, "A top-grade Divine Weapon of the Imperial Path. Not bad. It’s for you."
"Hey, hey, hey! You didn’t rob someone, did you?" Chen Pingping’s eyes widened. "That’s too dangerous! Don’t be reckless."
"You only have two months left," Lin Yuexin said, looking at him.
Compared to the previous day, her condition was even worse. The Dantian within her body was dim, as was her Divine Soul. Her eyes were filled with fatigue, a murky haze clouding them.
But she didn’t care, as long as Chen Pingping could survive.
She firmly believed in the Headmaster’s judgment.