Chapter 236: Chapter 237: The Empress's Affection
Looking at Qin Xiyan's concerned face, Lin Yun was incredibly moved. Anyone else would not have had the courage to do such a thing. To knowingly lend a helping hand to someone who had already offended so many people… perhaps only this reincarnated empress possessed such boldness.
"For Junior Sister to be so worried truly moves me to the core."
Just then, Chen Yu added from the side, "Senior Sister Qin was about to cry from anxiety just now. She knew the battle was urgent, but she insisted on getting me out first, just to ensure you would be free from worry."
After the growth she had experienced during this period, Chen Yu had slowly let go of the past. Although she still hated the Crimson Ghost Sect, she understood that none of it was Lin Yun's fault. The root of the problem was that the Flowing Cloud Sect had been slacking off and not pulling their weight during that crisis. It turned out that even back then, the Flowing Cloud Sect had already been secretly conspiring with the Crimson Ghost Sect.
In fact, in her efforts to investigate the matter, Chen Yu had conducted her own secret inquiries and had finally uncovered some of the Flowing Cloud Sect's secrets. This was precisely why Gu Xiande had wanted to get rid of her along with the others after this incident. Each and every one of them was a problem for the Flowing Cloud Sect.
"Little Yu'er, don't… don't talk nonsense!"
Qin Xiyan, who had been so prim and proper a moment ago, never expected Chen Yu to expose her feelings so directly. She pouted playfully.
Seeing Qin Xiyan's face flush, Chen Yu smiled. "Senior Sister Qin, I have seen your feelings for Senior Brother Lin with my own eyes. We've been like sisters for quite some time now. I've even heard you call Senior Brother Lin's name in your sleep."
Chen Yu's teasing grew more and more intimate, and Qin Xiyan's face turned as red as an apple. Lin Yun also began to feel a bit awkward. If this girl kept going, he wouldn't know what to do. He hurriedly interrupted.
"Junior Sister Qin, that secret technique… it won't cause you any serious problems, will it?" As he spoke, Lin Yun looked at Qin Xiyan's panel.
[Name]: Qin Xiyan
[Realm]: Sky-Soaring Realm - Stage 2
[Destiny Template]: Female Emperor's Reincarnation (Gold)
[Attributes]: ???
[Fate]: After nine reincarnations, she finally breaks through the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, but dies under the Nine Heavens Lightning Tribulation during her ascension!
[Recent Turning Point]: Successfully awakens the Samsara Emperor Veins, but due to her special constitution, she must consume a Nine Yin Profound Bone Pill to supplement it. Otherwise, her fragrance will vanish and her jade will perish in one month.
Lin Yun's relaxed mood evaporated the moment he saw the panel. His expression turned grim.
A Nine Yin Profound Bone Pill? He had never even heard of such a thing. But he could be certain it was an item of extreme yin.
"This is trouble," Lin Yun muttered to himself. A flash of inspiration struck his mind.
"Chongqing Bird, do you know where I can find a Nine Yin Profound Bone Pill?"
Although the Chongqing Bird had been heavily injured in the previous battle, it hadn't fallen into a deep slumber. After hearing his question, it pondered for a moment.
"This item was exceptionally rare even in ancient times. However, I do know of one place that certainly has it."
A look of joy flashed across Lin Yun's face. "Quick, tell me! Where?"
"Weiyang Lake!" the bird stated flatly. "You have been to the bottom before. You should know that there is a massive palace there."
Hearing this, Lin Yun's memory was jogged. Indeed, he had tried to enter that palace to escape the Demonic Flood Dragon. But the restrictive ward on the palace was incredibly powerful. At the time, he had no way of breaking through it. Even now, he didn't think his chances were much better.
"That place is sealed by a powerful ward. It seems its master does not wish for others to enter. Is there no other place besides Weiyang Lake to obtain the pill?"
The Chongqing Bird was certain. "No. The refining process for the Nine Yin Profound Bone Pill is extremely difficult, and the required materials are incredibly demanding. I only heard about the underwater dragon palace at Weiyang Lake a long, long time ago. Besides the Baleful Blood Dragon Clan, ordinary people would have no need for this pill. So, if you can't find it at Weiyang Lake, it will be very difficult to find it anywhere else."
The bird's tone was absolute, and Lin Yun was mostly convinced. He didn't know much about the Baleful Blood Dragon Clan, only that they were quite famous in ancient times but had gradually disappeared during the successive great wars. To this day, they were likely impossible to find anywhere on the entire Hidden Dragon Continent.
"No matter what, I have to give it a try. I just don't know how to open the ward."
Lin Yun sighed, then, as if a thought struck him, he hurriedly turned his attention back to his own panel.
[Name]: Lin Yun
[Realm]: Sky-Soaring Realm - Stage 4
[Destiny Template]: Sword魁 (Kuí - Champion/Chief) (Purple)
[Attributes]: Immaculate Sword Physique (Purple), Asura (Purple), Pure Sword Heart (Blue) [Fate]: Heads to the Purple Bamboo Forest of the Southern Frontier to find the second volume of the Azure Origin Sword Style, but is ambushed and tragically killed by the subordinates of Prince Zuo Cheng along the way.
[Recent Turning Point]: Finds a vertebrae made from an ancient dragon soul in Dragon's Abyss at Weiyang Mountain and uses it to open the ward of the Nether River Dragon Palace.
It was just as he'd thought. When his intentions changed, the panel would respond accordingly. And this time, it had directly told him how to open the ward. Could it be any more considerate?
Just as Lin Yun breathed a sigh of relief, he saw Qin Xiyan's body sway. The next moment, she began to fall backward.
Lin Yun rushed forward and caught her. "Junior Sister Qin, what's wrong?"
This was likely the after-effect. After all, to use such a badass secret technique with her current strength was far too much of a strain.
Qin Xiyan opened her mouth, wanting to say she was fine, but the words wouldn't come out. Her body went limp, and her spirit seemed to wither in that instant.
"I know what you want to say. It's alright. I'm here."
Beside them, Chen Yu was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. "Big Brother Lin, what's wrong with Sister Qin?"
Lin Yun comforted her while carefully observing Qin Xiyan. Though he wasn't certain, he was almost sure it was because of her constitution. It seemed he had to find the Nine Yin Profound Bone Pill as quickly as possible.
"Junior Sister Qin exhausted her own cultivation to save me. With her current constitution, using such a powerful secret technique would inevitably result in a backlash. And this… is the price."
Seeing the grave expression on Lin Yun's face, Chen Yu grew even more worried.
"Don't worry," Lin Yun reassured her. "Since I am here, I will absolutely not let any harm come to Junior Sister Qin. It's just that… I can't just leave like this."
After all, he had been forcefully summoned here by Qin Xiyan. The Beast Taming Sect was probably worried sick. Lin Yun thought for a moment. First, he had to send a message back.