Immortality Begins with Breathing Exercises-Chapter 344 - 146: Secret Auction

The gentle breeze swayed.

The dappled sunlight scattered through the gaps between the leaves.

After a fierce battle, Lee Mengqi’s body bore multiple cuts from blades, revealing the gruesome scars and fair skin beneath her azure dress.

She was an exceptionally beautiful woman, on par with Lee Lingyun, whom Lin Zheyu had encountered at the auction held by the Lee Family.

In fact, due to her unique aura, Lin Zheyu believed Lee Mengqi to be even more beautiful.

"Miss Lee, your clothes are somewhat ruined. If you don’t mind, I can lend you this garment to wear."

Lin Zheyu thought for a moment and then spoke.

Lee Mengqi clearly had no spare clothing with her. Although her azure dress was torn, revealing large areas of fair skin, she had no way to change.

"Thank you, Mr. Yu."

Lee Mengqi accepted Lin Zheyu’s clothing without hesitation and thanked him softly.

Once she was done tidying up, the two continued their journey.

"From your accent, Mr. Yu, you don’t seem to be from Wuling City, right? Are you also here for the blade intent on Celestial Blade Peak?"

Lee Mengqi asked softly.

She subtly probed, remaining wary of Lin Zheyu.

This sudden savior indeed seemed too coincidental.

She worried that he might share the same intentions as those men in black.

"I’m from a small village outside Northern Beirong City. I’ve hit a bottleneck in my Martial Dao, so I’ve come to explore the Central Plains."

"I hadn’t been here long before I heard about the amazing blade intent on Celestial Blade Peak, so I came to see it for myself."

"If I’m fortunate enough to grasp even a trace of it, and comprehend my own intent, I’ll be hopeful to advance to Transforming Force."

Lin Zheyu smiled as he spoke.

To disguise himself as having a northern origin, he had deliberately chosen a place with a similar accent and had interacted for some time.

Currently, he presented this identity mainly with the hope of connecting with that circle through Lee Mengqi.

"The blade intent is indeed extraordinary. If one can grasp their own intent from it, their future achievements would be boundless."

Lee Mengqi remarked.

She had visited Celestial Blade Peak many times but had gained little from it.

Different martial artists, different cultivation techniques, and different life experiences each forge unique beliefs in the Martial Dao.

The intent held within that blade is vastly different from her Martial Dao belief. She could only draw references and found it hard to grasp its essence.

"Mr. Yu, since it’s your first visit to Wuling City, you might as well stay a few days and let me acquaint you with the area."

Lee Mengqi said with a smile.

Her smile was lovely, with two small dimples appearing on her cheeks.

"Then I’ll trouble Miss Lee." Lin Zheyu replied.

Lee Mengqi was far more gentle than he had imagined, unlike the cold and lethal demeanor during battle.

Before he could speak, she had already offered what he wanted.

If he could be introduced to more of the familial scions and enter their social circle through Lee Mengqi, it would greatly benefit Lin Zheyu’s future path in the Martial Dao.

The two of them proceeded towards Wuling City.

Throughout the journey, Lin Zheyu remained vigilant, watching the surroundings keenly to prevent the pursuit of those men in black.

Even though he desired to know why those men attacked Lee Mengqi, why she appeared here alone,

or what the item they demanded from her was.

However, it was clear that Lee Mengqi didn’t want to say, nor would she say, and asking might only lead to her suspicion and distrust.

They were deep in the mountains, far from Wuling City.

Furthermore, Lee Mengqi bore injuries and was physically exhausted. Although she had taken an elixir to recover, the speed was slow.

Thus, their pace was considerably slower.

Originally, Lin Zheyu alone could have reached Celestial Blade Peak by evening, but now, accommodating Lee Mengqi, he had to slow down.

Crackle~~

The campfire rose steadily.

As night fell, the pair found a place to rest.

Lin Zheyu conveniently hunted a fierce beast nearby, returning to grill it, as the rich aroma of meat spread.

"Would you like some?"

Lin Zheyu offered the grilled meat in his hand.

After resting, Lee Mengqi began meditating with crossed legs, circulating her cultivation technique to heal.

"No, thank you."

Lee Mengqi opened her eyes, declined with a smile, then closed her eyes again to rest.

Lin Zheyu shrugged and continued grilling meat.

During this journey, he somewhat understood Lee Mengqi.

She’s an extremely proud woman. Despite her gentle and amicable appearance, she gives off a faint sense of detachment.

If not for this life-saving favor, they would hardly intersect.

Much of Lee Mengqi’s friendliness stems from acknowledging his act of saving her.

A night passed without a word.

Lin Zheyu didn’t sleep the entire night, grilling meats, ending up with a full belly.

Such opportunities are rare, so he showed more sincerity to let her owe him more.

"Thank you."

Lee Mengqi opened her eyes and spoke lightly.

After a night of recovery, her complexion improved greatly, and her wounds had healed.

"Miss Lee, you’re too kind. Let’s continue our journey."

Lin Zheyu smiled and led the way into the forest.

They reached Celestial Blade Peak by noon.

"The Lee Family has a base here. Once we arrive, there’ll be no further need to trouble Mr. Yu."

"The blade intent on Celestial Blade Peak is currently at its strongest. Mr. Yu may go to comprehend it."

"Once you’ve gained insight, you can use this jade token to visit Lingchuan Tower and find me."

Lee Mengqi took out a palm-sized jade token from her bosom and handed it over.

The jade token felt cold to the touch, with a smooth and pleasant texture.

"This jade token is a token from the Lee Family. With it, Mr. Yu can attend the Lee family’s secret auctions."