I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

Chapter 2199 Everyone has their own agenda
Everyone listened quietly to Yu Yuanqi's story.

Now that we've arrived at this place, no matter where the secret location is, there's no turning back. And if we want to go back, the other party will have to open the spatial gate again.

Traveling over 10,000 miles through the wilderness is extremely dangerous.

"I only want the treasures specified in the contract. Whoever finds the rest can keep them. In addition, whoever finds the treasures I need can choose a supernatural technique from the Royal Library, besides the previously agreed reward!"

"Thank you, sir!"

Everyone expressed their gratitude in unison, their expressions quite excited.

Seeing that everyone was in high spirits, Yu Yuanqi didn't waste any more words.

"set off!"

The group filed out of the cave, leaving only He Erniang to bring up the rear.

Chen Lin was caught in the middle of the crowd.

After exiting the cave, we found ourselves in a continuous mountain range that looked quite desolate, with virtually no vegetation around.

This is also normal.

After all, once darkness falls, apart from a few plants like black violet grass, no other plants can grow.

The group moved forward in silence, at a slow pace.

Everyone was on high alert, guarding against monsters and beasts that might appear at any time. Although there were powerful experts in the Cage Realm, the monsters' methods were extremely strange, and even those in the Cage Realm might not be able to detect them immediately.

while walking.

Chen Lin quickened his pace and walked behind Zhao Xining.

He transmitted his voice through his soul: "Miss Zhao, do you know anything about these people? Could you explain them to me?"

Zhao Xining paused.

He immediately resumed normal flight, while simultaneously transmitting his voice: "Your method of transmitting voice is quite unique; it directly affects the mental space. Is it using mental power?"

Chen Lin heard the other party's reply, which was transmitted via ordinary voice.

He frowned slightly.

He immediately looked around at his companions, and only breathed a slight sigh of relief when he saw that no one was paying attention.

It seems that the cultivators here have average perception abilities, mainly due to the suppression of dark energy, so they cannot even intercept such ordinary sound transmissions.

"It's a secret technique; you can't learn it."

Chen Lin replied.

"rest assured."

Zhao Xining casually said, "I won't covet your secret technique, and the method I used isn't ordinary; it's encrypted. Even if it's intercepted, no one will know what I'm saying."

Encrypted audio transmission?

Chen Lin was somewhat surprised.

However, he declined their requests and didn't feel comfortable asking them about the matter.

He simply changed the subject, saying, "I see you seem quite familiar with those three experts in the Cage Realm. Could you tell me about their situation so we can seek targeted help if we encounter any danger?"

"help?"

Zhao Xining scoffed.

"Then forget about it. These three cages are known for their coldness, especially that white-haired old woman named Lady Death. It's already kind of her that she didn't kill you, let alone expect her to help you."

Chen Lin's heart skipped a beat.

I didn't expect Qin Yueying to have such a nickname. She's probably not a kind person. It was a bit reckless of me to make a deal with her.

But there is nothing we can do.

If the other party has a variegated crystal, regardless of their character, you have to give it a try, but be as careful as possible when you come into contact with them.

"Where are the other two?"

Chen Lin continued to ask questions.

Zhao Xining stopped mocking and answered seriously, "The other two are the servants of the Prince's Mansion, that old man named Xue Kaishan, who is at the Cage Realm level and cultivates the Bright Era Techniques."

"But the opponent's cultivation technique is of a high level, and may not be inferior to ordinary temple cultivation techniques."

"Furthermore, the other party possesses a divine weapon, and their strength ranks in the middle range among those in the early stages of the Cage Realm. In addition, given their status as a retainer of the Royal Palace, it's best not to offend them if possible."

"As for the other one."

Zhao Xining continued his story.

Chen Lin glanced at the short-haired youth in front of him.

He was dressed in leather, with a sheathless short sword at his waist, and had a rather simple and honest face; he didn't seem like a skilled fighter.

"This person is called Jian Wu. He is a swordsman, but his specific details are unknown."

"swordsman?"

Chen Lin glanced at the other person again.

He didn't sense any sword intent from the other party, and the other party's aura didn't seem like that of a sword cultivator.

Just thought of this.

A faint wisp of sword energy landed on him. It was gentle, and he couldn't feel the sharpness of the sword intent at all, but it was real and just right for him to detect.

Chen Lin felt a chill run down his spine.

He immediately withdrew his gaze and sent a telepathic message to the other party: "My lord, please do not misunderstand. I had no intention of offending you. I was just interested in your identity as a swordsman, so I took a few extra glances."

"nothing."

A gentle voice appeared in Chen Lin's mind.

To his surprise, the other party did not use ordinary telepathy or soul telepathy, but instead used that wisp of sword energy to directly transmit their thoughts into his mind.

Before Chen Lin could say anything more, the other party's thoughts entered again.

"You're a sword cultivator too, aren't you? I can sense your sword intent, but it's not strong enough to break through the suppression of the dark energy. I'll give you a bit of sword guide to see if it can draw out your sword heart. If you can't, then you should give up on the path of sword cultivation."

As Jian Wu's voice fell, the short sword at his waist trembled slightly.

Followed by.

Chen Lin then felt the gentle sword energy on his body suddenly shrink back.

Then it transformed into a sword.

This sword seems to exist yet not exist, real yet illusory, as if it possesses boundless killing intent, capable of slaughtering for eternity, or like a dancer, gracefully wielding her sword to display her elegant sword posture.

Every transition is a new chapter in life.

In just a few breaths, Chen Lin seemed to have experienced endless cycles of reincarnation, tasting all the joys and sorrows.

suddenly.

When one of his 'reincarnations' ended, his mind trembled, as if years of accumulation had finally erupted, cleaving through the darkness with a ray of light, and his thoughts became incredibly clear.

"what?"

Jian Wu let out a soft exclamation.

He stopped and looked back at Chen Lin.

Ignoring the surprised looks of others, he continued to transmit his voice through sword energy: "I didn't expect you to have a sword heart. It's really unexpected. Since that's the case, I'll give you another sword technique that perfectly matches your sword heart."

Done.

Chen Lin then felt the opponent's sword energy spreading in his sea of ​​consciousness.

It transforms into a kind of artistic conception that is passed down.

Conceal your strength!

After inheriting and integrating the techniques, Chen Lin learned the name of the sword skill.

His eyes lit up.

He immediately sent a telepathic message to express his gratitude: "Thank you for bestowing this method upon me, sir."

But the other party did not respond or look at him again, as if he had never done anything.

Chen Lin didn't pay any attention.

Great people all have their own personalities, which is influenced by the path of cultivation. Since the other party doesn't want to talk to him anymore, he won't bother them.

While following the flow of people, one can experience the essence of concealing one's strength.

The function of this sword technique is very simple: to conceal the sharpness of the sword intent and then unleash it in a moment. The longer it is concealed, the less noticeable it becomes, and the greater its power when it is unleashed.

However, the exact extent of its power still needs to be verified.

Chen Lin guessed it wouldn't be too low.

Because the way this sword technique is used already shows signs of rules, and even higher-dimensional rules, it is definitely stronger than any sword technique he has mastered before.

This was truly an unexpected delight. Chen Lin was secretly pleased and filled with respect for the swordsman Jian Wu. Such a good thing was given away so readily without expecting anything in return; such a person was rare indeed.

"What are you laughing at? Why would Jian Wu look at you? Do you two know each other?"

Zhao Xining noticed Chen Lin's unusual behavior and immediately asked him via telepathy.

Chen Lin immediately stopped smiling.

He replied casually, "It's nothing. How would I know them? If I did, I wouldn't have allied with you; I would have just followed them directly."

Zhao Xining rolled his eyes.

But Chen Lin's words made a lot of sense, so she didn't ask any more questions.

He continued, "Besides those three experts from the Cage Realm and Lord Yu, there are a few other people you should also pay attention to."

"please say."

Chen Lin shifted his attention from swordsmanship and listened attentively to the other person's explanation.

No matter how skilled you are at swordsmanship, you can't learn it in a hurry. It's not useful for this mission. You can study it slowly when you get back.

"Did you see that guy with the green belt?"

Chen Lin glanced at it subtly.

There was indeed a man dressed in blue robes ahead, with a green belt around his waist inlaid with many gemstones that emitted a faint glow in the darkness.

It is clear.

This belt is a treasure; otherwise, no one would be foolish enough to wear something that glows, as that would make them a sitting duck.

"This person is a lone hunter named Chang Wu, whose origins are unknown. He often sells rune crystals and demon cores. It is said that he has even brought out demon cores from the Cage Realm. Although he is only at the late stage of the Mang Realm, he is suspected to have the methods of the Cage Realm."

"And that fat woman."

Zhao Xining continued to transmit his voice.

This time, Chen Lin didn't need to look. There was only one fat woman in the entire group. She was wearing a floral jacket and was very eye-catching. She wasn't in front of him, but hanging at the back of the group.

"That woman is called Jin Dadao. She cultivates a divine-level technique and has a golden knife that can change size. It should also be a divine weapon."

"Their strength should not be underestimated."

"in addition."

"Remember that bearded guy on our left."

"This man is called Han Chengye. He is the captain of a hunting team in the city. I have some conflicts with him. I went out before to try to lure him into making a move, but I failed. If you have the chance this time, you must help me kill him."

Chen Lin's lips twitched.

No wonder the other party tried to establish kinship ties and take the initiative to be friendly; it turns out they were waiting for him here.

"Can't beat it."

Chen Lin simply refused.

He wouldn't risk his life for someone who was a late-stage Mang Realm expert, and besides, Han Chengye gave him a very dangerous feeling, probably with a trump card up his sleeve.

"I'm not asking you to do it alone."

Zhao Xining continued his lobbying efforts.

"Besides you, I have two other companions in the team. You just need to cooperate. As long as you help me kill the other party, I will tell you a secret about the Linglong Sect. It will not only bring you great benefits, but also allow you to leave alive."

"What does it mean to leave alive?"

Chen Lin immediately inquired.

"hehe."

Zhao Xining chuckled and said, "You don't think that just because we know Yu Yuanqi's secret, he'll let us go, do you? Entering the secret place is easy, but getting out is difficult."

"We signed a contract, how can the other party have the power to break the rules of the contract?"

Chen Lin was somewhat skeptical.

He had checked the contract scroll and found nothing wrong with it; there were no loopholes in its contents.

Moreover, given the gravity of the matter, other participants would certainly examine it carefully, so Yu Yuanqi might not dare to tamper with it.

"The contract is fine."

Zhao Xining's tone remained calm.

“However, the Linglong Sect’s secret realm is a special place. The contract may not be effective inside, and Yuan Qi doesn’t need to take action himself. If he doesn’t help us, we will definitely die inside.”

"So, are you willing to cooperate with me?"

Zhao Xining asked again.

He then persuaded, "As long as you help me kill Han Chengye, I will tell you the source of the danger in the secret place and guarantee that you can leave alive. Once you leave the secret place, Yu Yuanqi must act in accordance with the contract, so there is no need to worry about the other party going back on their word."

Chen Lin listened with a mixture of belief and doubt.

After a long silence, he said, "Okay, but I need to know the details of this person. If the other party is too strong and things are beyond our control, I will not take action."

"no problem."

Zhao Xining readily agreed.

Then he explained Han Chengye's background.

Chen Lin frowned slightly.

According to the other party, Han Chengye was a powerful expert at the peak of the Mang Realm, who cultivated the Divine Temple Technique, but did not possess any divine weapons or particularly powerful methods.

The reason I accepted Yu Yuanqi's mission was to find an opportunity to advance to the Cage Realm.

However, the other party did not explain what kind of grudge existed between the two.

Chen Lin felt that Zhao Xining's description of Han Chengye was not accurate enough. Both he and Tie Zhu could sense that Han Chengye possessed an extremely strong sense of danger.

They either possess powerful methods or formidable divine weapons.

But the other party was unaware of this.

of course.

It's also possible that the other party knew but didn't tell him, fearing that he might back down because of it.

That would be even more malicious.

With that thought in mind, Chen Lin stopped communicating with the other party and sped up his pace.

A group of more than 30 people moved through the desolate mountains like ghosts, with Yu Yuanqi taking the lead and clearing the way for the entire journey.

They soon entered the depths of the mountains.

Half an hour later.

Chen Lin seized an opportunity to use telepathy to convey Zhao Xining's words to Qin Yueying.

"It's possible."

Qin Yueying also replied using telepathy.

This made Chen Lin realize that no one who dared to accept such an expedition was an ordinary person; they all possessed skills that ordinary people did not have.

"That Han Chengye is no simple man either."

Qin Yueying's voice transmission sounded again.

“I encountered this person in the wild. At that time, I changed my appearance and aura and fought with him. He had a repeating crossbow that could fire three bolts, each of which had the power of a cage.”

“It must be something from the temple.”

"At the time, I didn't want to reveal my identity and was even wounded by a crossbow bolt, so I had to retreat."

Chen Lin's heart sank.

Although Qin Yueying was old, she was still a master of the Cage Realm, yet she was injured by a late-stage Mang Realm expert, which shows the power of that crossbow.

Moreover, the opponent is not weak either.

Otherwise, under the suppression of the domain of a powerful expert in the Cage Realm, they wouldn't even have the chance to use the repeating crossbow.

"You mean besides you, that girl found two other helpers?"

Qin Yueying's tone was strange.

Chen Lin immediately realized what was happening.

He said in a deep voice, "Senior, do you mean that the other side wants to use the three of us to deplete Han Chengye's three crossbow bolts?"

"hey-hey."

Qin Yueying chuckled but did not give a direct answer.

Then he added, "But don't worry, I'll help you. Just pretend you don't know anything and try to get the secret out of them."

There was a pause.

She sighed softly and said, "Since darkness descended, the world has completely changed. Everyone, like the environment, has become incredibly gloomy. Don't trust anyone; there are no good people left in this world."