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Yu Linzhou's gaze fell on Lin Zhixu's face, not missing any subtle changes in him: "After the sect leader came out of seclusion, he cast a divination specifically for this matter."

"Strangely, the hexagram was a fog hexagram, obscure and unclear. In the end, the sect leader and elders tried every means and finally came up with a hexagram interpretation. The gist of it is: Heaven's secrets are obscured, disaster arises from within, and the one who tied the knot must untie it."

Lin Zhixu asked in a flat tone, "What do you mean? What does it have to do with me?"

"I think this has a lot to do with you." Yu Linzhou smiled. "The fact that the lightning tribulation was chasing after you means that you are inextricably linked to the source of that tribulation."

Lin Zhixu lowered his eyes.

His master usually seemed carefree and nonchalant, but when he got shrewd, he was harder to fool than anyone else.

It's also his fault. The situation was urgent at the time, and he had no choice but to say those things, which aroused his suspicion.

Seeing Lin Zhixu fall silent, Yu Linzhou didn't urge him, but just waited quietly for his answer.

Lin Zhixu spoke to the system in his mind: [Yu Linzhou seems to have discovered something.]

System: [He may have only realized that Luo Yiyan is not an ordinary person; he could never know that this world was formed from a novel. Now it's up to you how you fool him.]

Lin Zhixu: [If I tell him the truth...]

The system interrupted him: "Then you can wait to be struck by lightning."

Lin Zhixu: [...]

The dumbest way to deal with doubt is to prove yourself, while the best approach is to throw the question back at you.

Lin Zhixu raised his head and looked directly at Yu Linzhou: "Master asked me about Luo Yiyan's identity. Shouldn't you know the answer to that question better than I do?"

Yu Linzhou was taken aback: "How would I know?"

Lin Zhixu curled his lips: "If you don't know why you insisted on taking Luo Yiyan as your disciple at the apprenticeship ceremony back then?"

"You, the dignified Immortal Venerable Feng Heng, could take in any disciple you desire. Why would you need to snatch a mere mortal boy? Moreover, based on my understanding of you, you don't seem like the kind of person who would readily offer kindness. Your actions must have an ulterior motive."

Yu Linzhou was silent for a moment, then chuckled softly.

"Zhizhi, being too smart isn't a good thing."

Lin Zhixu looked at him: "But it's much easier to talk to smart people, isn't it?"

Yu Linzhou gave him a deep look, didn't ask any more questions, and got up to leave.

Lin Zhixu watched his retreating figure and inexplicably felt that he seemed quite happy.

What a neurotic person.

It's incomprehensible and unfathomable.

After Yu Linzhou left, the system appeared: [What kind of riddle were you two playing? I didn't quite understand.]

Lin Zhixu said calmly, "Yu Linzhou knew from the beginning that Luo Yiyan was no ordinary person. He may not have guessed the truth of this world, but he probably knew that Luo Yiyan was the chosen one of destiny."

The system exclaimed in surprise: "He knew? How did he know?"

Lin Zhixu said helplessly, "Have you even read the original novel carefully?"

The system quickly scanned the entire text but still couldn't find the answer.

Lin Zhixu asked, "Based on your observations over this period of time, what kind of person is Yu Linzhou?"

The system pondered for a moment: [Seemingly affectionate, but actually heartless.]

Lin Zhixu: [Yes. A ruthless person, who relentlessly pursued Luo Yiyan in the original work, do you think he was truly attracted to his talent?]

There are plenty of geniuses out there; Luo Yiyan isn't the only one. Given Yu Linzhou's status and abilities, why would he need to go to such lengths to steal someone else's disciple?

Lin Zhixu spoke calmly, "Later on, he might have developed some genuine feelings for Luo Yiyan, but his initial motives were definitely not pure."

Don't forget his identity. The immense fortune emanating from Luo Yiyan is a great tonic for him. He wants to seize that fortune, or at least get a share of it.

system:【!!!】

Lin Zhixu seemed to sense his shock and asked helplessly, "You don't really think that Yu Linzhou's eventual turn to the dark side, his constant opposition to Yan Lingcang, and his desire to steal Luo Yiyan, was simply because he couldn't have her, right?"

system:【……】

Lin Zhixu: [...You're not even human, so why were you born with such a love-struck mind? This is the cultivation world; there's no such thing as love and romance here.]

The system suddenly felt a little aggrieved: "But this is a world created from a novel; it's supposed to revolve around emotions."

Lin Zhixu: [I advise you to give up that idea as soon as possible. Now that we're already involved, we can't just treat the people in this world as emotionless plot devices.]

The original story does indeed revolve around the two main characters, but beyond the plot, they also have their own lives. Like Senior Brother Jiang Che, Senior Brother Ming He, and countless others, they all have their own lives.

The system was silent for a moment: [So, this is why you've been trying to change the original storyline?]

Lin Zhixu: [You can understand it this way.]

The system was silent for a moment, then spoke again in a much more serious tone: "Thank you for your guidance. It seems I still have a long way to go before truly possessing human emotions. However, I will strive to learn."

Lin Zhixu was somewhat surprised: "You want to experience human emotions? You want to become human?"

The system's voice rose noticeably: "Yes! Every system aims for this, and I'm no exception."

Lin Zhixu asked doubtfully, "Wouldn't it be better to be a system? Omnipotent, omniscient, and immune to harm."

System: [Being a system is great, but I still want to experience human emotions.]

Although the system's voice remained calm and even, Lin Zhixu could still hear a longing in it.

I don't understand why people cry over trivial things, or laugh over a simple sentence.

Perhaps it is precisely this existence, which even intelligent AI cannot fathom, that possesses an irresistible magic.

Lin Zhixu smiled: "Then let's work hard together. You strive to learn human emotions, and I strive to gain freedom."

System: [OK!]

……

Luo Yiyan returned to Wucang Peak with red eyes.

Yan Lingcang could tell from his expression that the result was not satisfactory, but this was within his expectations.

"Give up now? Can you finally focus on your cultivation?"

Luo Yiyan nodded with her head drooping.

Yan Lingcang flipped his hand and took out a cultivation manual, handing it over: "The sect will open the trial realm in three months. Your current cultivation level is quite good among the new disciples, but a higher cultivation level gives you more confidence. Cultivate diligently for these three months and strive to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage before the trial."

Luo Yiyan accepted the incantation and bowed solemnly: "Yes, Master. I will definitely do my best."

Luo Yiyan accepted the incantation, but did not leave immediately.

Yan Lingcang glanced at him: "Is there anything else?"

Luo Yiyan hesitated for a moment before speaking: "Master, Zhixu said... he distanced himself from me because my cultivation was too easy, and he couldn't help but feel jealous."

"I've heard some rumors about you and Immortal Venerable Feng Heng. Was your relationship with Immortal Venerable Feng Heng like this back then? Is there any way to improve the situation?"

Yan Lingcang paused for a moment, then looked at him expressionlessly: "Do you think if I had a way, Yu Linzhou would still have such a sour face every time he sees me?"

Luo Yiyan: "..."

It turns out that even a dignified immortal has troubles when it comes to matters of the heart.