Everyone, including Dongfang Bai, was amused.

She clasped her hands in a fist salute to the four of them and said, "I'll be going now. I'll come find you after I've confirmed everything."

"Okay, take care."

Lin Zhu escorted her north, leaving from the entrance of Chongyang Palace.

Lin Chaoying hasn't come out of seclusion yet. He's quite comfortable staying in the ancient tomb, so there's no need for him to go out.

Perhaps because of Wu Xingyun's promise, the women of Lingjiu Palace all began to diligently cultivate.

With the help of chat groups and guidance from Wu Xingyun, they will not encounter too much difficulty on the road to becoming a Grandmaster.

After all, each of them is a beautiful woman with exceptional comprehension.

It just takes a little longer to accumulate skill.

People like Huang Rong, You Ruo, and Zhao Min are the kind of people who are smart but restless, so it's difficult for them to accumulate profound skills. Therefore, someone needs to enforce things on them.

Wu Xingyun no longer needed to accumulate power, and being bored, he was the perfect person to teach them.

The frequency of martial arts practice has been quite high these past few days. After Dongfang Bai left, Lin Zhu took a few days of leisurely rest and also gave Xiaolongnu a two-day break.

In spiritual practice, a balance of tension and relaxation is best.

Little Dragon Girl cheered with joy, and then asked Lin Zhu to take her to ride the big dumpling.

The big dumpling and the golden ape dug a hole on either side of the mountain to rest.

Lin Zhu even made a point of reinforcing their burrows.

Lin Zhu naturally had to fulfill Xiaolongnu's request, so he instructed the Golden Ape to guard the ancient tomb well while he took Xiaolongnu to frolic in the Qinling Mountains.

Little Tangyuan went too.

The Great Golden Ape was originally named Little Gold by Lin Chaoying, but it clashed with the name of Wu Xingyun's mount, so it has now been renamed Great Gold.

I wonder if Wu Xingyun will want to change his name with Lin Chaoying once he finds out.

"Whoa!" As the big dumpling ran off, the little dragon girl nestled in Lin Zhu's arms let out a cute little cry, "Lin Zhao runs so fast!"

"Master, ask her if she wants it to go faster."

Lin Zhu relayed these words to Xiaolongnu.

"Faster, faster!" Perhaps because her true nature had been unleashed, the usually quiet and adorable Little Dragon Girl was now somewhat excited.

Lin Zhu couldn't resist and gently rubbed her face.

Such a huge beast running through the Qinling Mountains made quite a commotion.

"Wow, what a huge iron-eating beast!" From a high vantage point on a distant mountain, a long-bearded man wielding a knife looked down at the giant dumpling.

Lin Zhu sensed it and looked over, seeing a knife, an indomitable knife, a knife of wisdom.

The man's gaze met Lin Zhu's. A hint of amazement flashed in his eyes, followed by a wave of doubt. He couldn't see through the young man's true nature. Interesting.

But looking at the big dumpling, I felt that if I faced it, with its thick skin and tough flesh, I could save some effort and let it cut me nine times.

"Lin Zhao, stop."

Lin Zhu stared at the swordsman from afar, sensing that this man was no ordinary person.

From a great distance, in Xiaolongnu's eyes, the swordsman was only the size of a sesame seed, but the force of his sword strikes was enough to bring him close.

This was a test; although the blade was close, it was not sharp and would not harm anyone.

Lin Zhu transmitted his voice, "If you are interested, senior, how about coming over for a chat?"

The sound was projected and transmitted to the swordsman's ears.

The swordsman's voice drifted from afar, "Since you have invited me, young friend, then this old man will come."

A flash of light appeared, and in less than ten breaths, the man appeared in front of Lin Zhu and Xiaolongnu.

Lin Zhu recognized the man and asked, "Are you Senior Tian Dao?"

The person who arrived was Song Que, who was on his way to Chang'an to fulfill a promise he made many years ago with Ba Dao Yue Shan.

Unexpectedly, he ran into Lin Zhu and was even recognized.

"Young friend and I have never met before. How do you recognize me?"

Lin Zhu jumped off the big dumpling while holding Xiaolongnu. Song Que's sword aura was extremely terrifying, so his skill level was probably not as good as Wang Chongyang's. But if they really fought, it was hard to say who would win!

"I am Lin Zhu. I met Sister Yuzhi at Sister Xiufang's Tianxin Pavilion before. She has a similar demeanor to you, Senior."

Song Que suddenly realized, "So you know Yu Zhi. Then just call me Uncle. Did your elders raise this strange beast?"

He figured that since Lin Zhu called his daughter "sister" and was so young, her strength must not be very high; she was just using some kind of secret technique to conceal her true strength.

She's only in her teens. At most, like Xiaomeng of the Heavenly Sect, she's only a Grandmaster. How much higher can she go?

Chapter 194 Breaking Through the Clouds

Lin Zhu shook his head, stroked the big ball's front paws, and said, "This is my pet. I saved its life before."

Song Que suddenly realized again that the strange beast repaying a debt of gratitude made sense.

"You're quite fortunate." He pointed in the direction of Chongyang Palace and said, "Is that the path to Chongyang Palace?"

Lin Zhu nodded and asked, "Senior, you wouldn't be thinking of challenging Master Chongyang to a duel, would you?"

Song Que nodded. "I have heard of Master Chongyang, but I have never been able to meet him. Today I am passing by and would like to ask him for a few pointers."

Lin Zhu couldn't help but laugh. Wang Chongyang was quite busy; last year, Lin Chaoying had called him out to fight.

I had another round of self-examination two months ago.

Originally, Lin Chaoying went into seclusion, and he should have had a period of peace and quiet. But unexpectedly, Song Que appeared.

These days are not very peaceful!

He said to Song Que, "The Chongyang Palace is fifty miles ahead. Would you like me to lead the way?"

Song Que thought for a moment and nodded, "Then I'll have to trouble you, young friend."

Lin Zhu said to Xiaolongnu, "Long'er, let your brother lead the way for this uncle, and I'll take you into the mountains tomorrow, okay?"

"Okay!" Little Dragon Girl still behaved very obediently in front of outsiders.

Seeing this, Song Que sighed. Originally, his daughter should have been just as adorable, but for the sake of his swordsmanship, he had to sacrifice his children's appearance.

Back then, in order to cut off his black hair and also to continue his family line, he married his current wife, who wasn't very pretty.

This resulted in his children not inheriting his good looks.

Although Song Que had a beard, he still looked like a banished immortal.

"Uncle Song, please come with me."

Lin Zhu carried Xiaolongnu and sat on the back of the big dumpling.

Song Que followed along, feeling that men and women should not ride together, even though the big dumpling's back was broad enough.

Right, this person is a bit too tall.

The three people and two bears sped along and arrived near the ancient tomb.

All that could be heard was the melodious sound of a zither.

Upon closer inspection, it was Shang Xiufang playing the instrument.

They stopped and listened to the music.

The music was beautiful, like listening to celestial music, and the ears were instantly enlightened.

After the music faded, Song Que said, "I didn't expect Xiufang to be with you." He was standing on a tree, where he had been leaping earlier.

He can't be shorter than Lin Zhu.

Lin Zhu nodded and said, "I've been here for almost half a year now. Uncle Song, would you like to go and say hello?"

Song Que glanced at Lin Zhu and nodded, "Then let's go take a look."

Along the way, he greatly admired Lin Zhu. Facing someone of such high status as a king, Lin Zhu remained so humble and composed—a rare quality indeed!

The three appeared in front of Shang Xiufang.

Shang Xiufang first saw the little dumpling and asked, "Why don't you go play a little longer?" Then she saw Song Que, "Uncle Song, what brings you here?"

Song Que nodded. "I was going to fulfill my promise to Yue Shan and also to Chongyang Palace to spar with Master Chongyang. I didn't expect to run into you here. Little friend Lin didn't even tell me you were here."

Shang Xiufang gave Lin Zhu a reproachful look, then said, "Uncle Song, please have a cup of tea first."

"No need for that. I just want to see you briefly. I still have to go to Chongyang Palace." Song Que had no intention of lingering there.

Lin Zhu was about to put Xiaolongnu down.

Little Dragon Girl asked, "Brother, can I come along and take a look too?"

Lin Zhu thought for a moment and nodded, "That works too."

"Then I'll go too." Shang Xiufang also wanted to see the scene of masters sparring.

Just then, the tomb door opened, and Li Mochou asked, "Where are we going?"

In fact, Song Que had already seen the outline of Chongyang Palace, but out of courtesy, he did not go there immediately and needed Lin Zhu to introduce him.

"Let's go to Chongyang Palace," Lin Zhu said, then introduced Song Que to Li Mochou.

Song Que sighed inwardly, how could there be so many beautiful women in this small ancient tomb, each one no less than Fan Qinghui and Bi Xiuxin back then.

Upon hearing this, Li Mochou cautiously asked, "Can I go along too?"

Lin Zhu looked at Song Que, and seeing him nod, she nodded as well.

Right now, the weather has turned gloomy, and there are signs that it's going to rain.

But it will be some time before the clouds gather.

Suddenly, Song Que drew his Narcissus Blade and slashed it towards the sky.

The blade's energy shot out, breaking through the clouds, and sunlight shone down again, illuminating him.

He didn't know how he ended up making that cut in front of Lin Zhu, as if he had a sudden realization, and then he stood there frozen in place.

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