Chapter 926: Chapter 584: The Kind Are Bullied, the Meek Are Ridden

Soul, corpse, blood, beast.

Lu Lin could still enter and inspect the previous eight types, but he only glanced at them and had no intention of actually learning them.

Of the several thousand secret techniques in his Lingtian Secret Skill, he’d only mastered the bare basics; where would he find the time and energy to study these things.

However, when it came to the very last Reincarnation Secret Skill, Lu Lin realized his Spiritual Strength couldn’t probe it at all.

He couldn’t help but frown.

"What’s going on with this final Reincarnation Secret Skill?"

"Reporting to Master."

Xiang Ruofeng said respectfully, "When I examined this Star Crystal, there was also a map."

"However, that map was marked as only viewable three times. After I’d looked at it, it turned to ash and disappeared within the Star Crystal."

"Later I mulled over it for a while before realizing that to unlock the most important Reincarnation Secret Skill, you have to find the treasure shown on the map."

"A treasure?"

Isn’t this just a slightly evil Star Crystal inheritance? Why is there a treasure mixed in.

"Yes, except the treasure location is actually inside Refining Star Mountain. I’m just an inconspicuous little prince of the Chu State to begin with; there was no way I’d ever get a chance to enter Refining Star Mountain."

"This..."

Lu Lin hadn’t expected the owner of that evil Star Crystal to actually bury a treasure within Refining Star Mountain.

Refining Star Mountain, among the Nine Great Sacred Lands, belonged to the neutral-but-orderly faction; how could it tolerate something like this existing inside its own Holy Land.

Still, Lu Lin would be heading into Refining Star Mountain at some point anyway. When the time came, if it was convenient, he’d go take a look.

"Alright, then tell me the treasure map and how to open it."

"Master..."

A trace of embarrassment appeared on Xiang Ruofeng’s somewhat somber face.

"Master, the map simply can’t be transmitted. When I received the inheritance, a voice said that only a Spirit like mine, one that has received the inheritance, can activate the treasure map after going to Refining Star Mountain."

"So that’s how it is?"

"That’s fine too. Coincidentally Refining Star Mountain has an event coming up; once I’m done with my business I’ll take you over for a look."

"Yes."

Xiang Ruofeng agreed, but he couldn’t help the storm raging in his heart.

Master had casually mentioned Refining Star Mountain; clearly his background was anything but simple.

To think he’d actually considered trying to control Master earlier.

Truly courting death.

And from Master’s tone, when he mentioned Refining Star Mountain there wasn’t much reverence at all. Chances are Master also came from one of the other Holy Lands among the Nine Great Sacred Lands that were on par with Refining Star Mountain.

Thinking of this, Xiang Ruofeng couldn’t hold back his inner ecstasy.

He was merely a minor, unknown prince of the Xi Chu Empire.

Though he was a prince, once the next emperor ascended the throne, the Minister of Justice from their generation would definitely be unable to remain in that position.

Relying on his own efforts, even in ten thousand years, it would be impossible for him to enter Refining Star Mountain.

This time, although he had become a servant, it was actually the greatest chance, the greatest opportunity of his life.

"Alright, then you go back first and continue your previous life as usual. I still have matters to handle in the Xi Chu Empire. When it’s time to go to Refining Star Mountain, I’ll naturally bring you along."

"Yes."

Xiang Ruofeng answered, then immediately asked.

"Master, I’m the leader of an action unit in the Ministry of Justice. I don’t dare brag about other places, but within the Xi Chu Empire, if Master has any need, you can contact me anytime."

Having become a servant and gained such a huge chance, Xiang Ruofeng essentially had no desire to give up this opportunity.

And if he wanted Lu Lin to value him, he had to display his own ability, his own capability.

In terms of combat ability he naturally couldn’t be of much help to Lu Lin, but when it came to handling other matters, he was absolutely up for it.

"Alright, I’ll come to you when I need you."

Lu Lin said this, then directly boarded a Flying Boat and left, disappearing from Xiang Ruofeng’s sight.

It wasn’t that he didn’t think much of this servant; it was just that while they were talking, Wang Chou had sent him a message.

"What is it, Wang Chou?"

Lu Lin opened the Message Conch and connected to Wang Chou’s transmission.

"Lu Lin, when are you coming over?"

"My Master received an invitation to Refining Star Mountain’s ’Refining Star Treasure Appreciation Conference’ and plans to take me along for a stroll."

"I heard that this time at the Refining Star Treasure Appreciation Conference, there’ll be a piece crafted by a super genius from Refining Star Mountain."

"Oh, I’ve already arrived."

"I know about this Refining Star Treasure Appreciation Conference too. Once I’m done with Sun Xiaorui’s matter, I’ll head over as well."

"What, you brat got here this fast?"

"That’s not right, even if you took a Treasure Moon class flying boat, it would still take two months."

"Lu Lin, Mr. Lu, don’t tell me you borrowed a cloud-soaring flying boat from some Boss, or just directly borrowed a Troop Transport Ship from your Lord General?"

Wang Chou said in astonishment.

It had only been half a month since he’d last sent a message to Lu Lin, yet Lu Lin had already arrived in the Chu State.

At that speed, only a top-tier cloud-soaring flying boat or Lord General Lv Potian of General Mountain’s custom "Troop Transport Ship" could manage it.

"Nah, like I could borrow a Troop Transport Ship. I borrowed a cloud-soaring flying boat from my teacher to get here."

"Damn, loaded, big spender. That cloud-soaring flying boat is only sold based on the buyer’s ability and status, you know."

"My Master bought a cloud-soaring flying boat many years ago, but it later got damaged."

"Next time take me for a ride, let me experience it once."

"Sure. Once Sun Xiaorui is promoted to Star King this time, you’ll have fulfilled your promise. Then I’ll bring you back with me."

"As for the Refining Star Treasure Appreciation Conference, you and Master Wan Chong, Senior, go ahead first. I’ll reach the Wild Blade Clan in half a day. We’ll meet at Refining Star Mountain when the time comes."

"Alright, I’ll head out then, so I don’t end up being a third wheel between you and Sun Xiaorui."

Wang Chou cracked a few jokes, then hung up the communication.

Afterward, he sent Sun Xiaorui a few more messages, saying that he had some matters and would be away for a while, and telling her to pay more attention to her safety in the near future.

However, Wang Chou didn’t tell Sun Xiaorui that Lu Lin had already arrived.

Though he was single, he loved eating dog food.

If it weren’t for the absolute need to attend this Refining Star Treasure Appreciation Conference, he would’ve wanted to stick around and watch that heart-pounding scene of Lu Lin suddenly appearing in front of Sun Xiaorui.

After handing over the matters at hand, Wang Chou and Master Wan Chong left directly.

Half a day later, as night fell, Lu Lin also arrived at the outer Mountain Gate of the Wild Blade Clan.

"Stop! What are you doing here?"

In front of the Mountain Gate, two Wild Blade Clan disciples blocked Lu Lin’s path with a hostile attitude.

"I’m here looking for someone. Could you help me find Sun Xiaorui?"

Lu Lin replied with a smile.

Maybe all men have the same personality, but Lu Lin and Wang Chou actually had the same idea.

Showing up suddenly in front of Sun Xiaorui would definitely give her a nice surprise.

"Insolent!"

The disciple on the left barked out a shout.

"You dare call our senior sister Sun by name—are you looking to die?"

"Get lost!" 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

The other disciple stood to the side, just watching the show, not saying a word.

The two of them were both Inner Sect Disciples of the Wild Blade Clan, their ability at the Star Core Period, with not much hope for Promotion in the future.

On a normal day, their greatest pleasure was showing off and throwing their weight around here at the Mountain Gate.

In recent years, with Sun Xiaorui campaigning outside and gaining quite a lot of benefits and advantages for the Xi Chu Empire, the Wild Blade Clan’s reputation had spread, and not many people came here to act recklessly.

Those they couldn’t afford to offend naturally wouldn’t show up like Lu Lin—dressed so shabbily, without even a single attendant.

And then his first words were that he wanted to see senior sister Sun Xiaorui.

Over the years, people from various Sects and clan forces had come to seek out Sun Xiaorui every day.

But not a single one was as broke-looking as Lu Lin.

Lu Lin wordlessly took a step back.

He felt that he was full of goodwill toward this world.

So why did this world always think people like him were easy to bully.

Men of gentle nature get bullied, horses of gentle nature get ridden.

Lu Lin wanted to lose his temper and give these two a good beating, but then he thought—this was, after all, the Sect Sun Xiaorui had stayed in for several decades. If he made a fuss and caused trouble, it might make things difficult for Sun Xiaorui in the future.

Forget it, they were just two little Star Core Period kids. Getting into a spat with them would only make him look petty.