The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 141: Sword Sect, No Need to Stay (4th Update)
Discussing the principles of the Righteous Path, Hu Yuling naturally couldn’t outargue Baili Liuyun. According to the conventions established between sects, indeed, there was no such thing as undermining each other.
If there were no restrictions, then all the good disciples would flock to the major sects, and how would smaller sects survive?
However, Hu Yuling never intended to win in the first place!
Sorry, I’m an insider traitor, I’m just here to set the rhythm.
"So you’re saying there’s no room for discussion?"
Hu Yuling put away the brocade box and drew her own Immortal Sword.
As the hidden second-in-command of the Shenxiao Sect, it wasn’t too much for her to have an Immortal Sword, right? I have an Immortal Sword, so it’s fine for me to show it off a bit, isn’t it?
True to the adage ’courtesy before force’.
Baili Liuyun suddenly found it difficult to maintain his stance.
It was well known that the members of the Shenxiao Sect were hot-tempered, but such outbursts were usually only directed at the Demonic Path, rarely erupting amongst fellow sects on the Righteous Path. The rules of the Shenxiao Sect were far stricter than those of the Sword Sect.
But...
Hu Yuling was different. There were limits to what the sect rules could enforce. Even if she truly did something wrong, the rules couldn’t touch her. At most, she would be scolded by the Sect Master and given a token punishment for the sake of formality.
The atmosphere in the hall became tense in an instant.
Although everyone feared the Shenxiao Sect, they were all convinced that the Shenxiao Sect wouldn’t dare do anything drastic to them. Therefore, they each revealed their weapons, ready to fight at the slightest disagreement.
This was the very situation Lin Yu had hoped to avoid. Just as a conflict seemed imminent, Lin Yu could no longer stand by. She hurriedly walked to the center of the great hall and shouted, "Wait!"
Everyone turned to look at Lin Yu, only to see her thump to her knees. Lin Yun was suddenly in a great panic. He hadn’t been worried even when Baili Liuyun spoke of crippling his cultivation level, even finding the time to make light of the situation and laugh.
But seeing Lin Yu kneel down, he couldn’t bear it.
"What are you doing!"
Lin Yun stepped forward to help her up, but Lin Yu resisted and instead pushed him away, stubbornly looking at Baili Liuyun and saying, "Sect Master, Lin Yun is my foster son. Three years ago, I sent him to the Sword Sect.
Less than half a month later, he was sent to the Green Lotus Sect and faced many dangers until he could return today. His time at the Sword Sect was brief, and he feels no allegiance to it; all because I failed in my guidance. I am willing to take full responsibility for all his wrongdoings, so I beg the Sect Master to show mercy."
Having said that, Lin Yu heavily kowtowed, and upon hearing the thud, Lin Yun felt as if his heart had been hammered.
He couldn’t even intervene because she had already bowed her head. If he committed any impropriety now, wouldn’t it nullify all of her efforts?
However, Lin Yun was completely enraged. In that moment, Xiao Qing, who was on a holiday, also sensed that something was amiss.
It was rare for her to have a day off to take a bath, but how should she deal with the bathwater suddenly scalding hot? And then, the rotation speed of the Fire Lotus was increasing.
Lin Yun himself had not noticed his abnormality, and neither had the outside world. Baili Liuyun looked at Lin Yu and the red mark on her forehead, yet remained coldly indifferent as he shook his head.
He had once thought highly of Lin Yu and even hoped she would become his daughter-in-law. Unfortunately, Lin Yu was unaccommodating. She had declined his proposal, and not long after, real trouble befell her, leading others to suspect his involvement.
It was maddening. As Sect Master, would he commit such acts?
But the matter was as tricky as mud stuck to one’s crotch, impossible to explain. He had no choice but to assure everyone everywhere: I didn’t, I’m not, stop talking nonsense!
All these events had left him with little fondness for Lin Yu. Today, her foster son had caused him such embarrassment, and naturally, Baili Liuyun was unwilling to be lenient.
"One should be responsible for one’s own actions. Since Lin Yun has chosen to betray the sect, he must naturally bear the consequences."
Lin Yu lifted her head and looked towards Ming Xin; this was the last person she could rely on.
Ming Xin had his eyes closed, probably because he couldn’t bear to watch everything unfold with open eyes, and so he shut them.
At that moment, Lin Yu knew she had no other choice.
If the Sword Sect was unwilling to let go, Lin Yun would never be acknowledged by other sects of the Righteous Path, and the Shenxiao Sect might not truly protect Lin Yun to the death. Reputable Sects value their "reputation" above all else.
If she were to die here, presumably the Sword Sect would find it hard to pursue the matter further. Yet, Lin Yun might hate the Sword Sect, but there was nothing she could do about it.
Compared to the ruthless Sword Sect, Lin Yun was more important after all. At least, even with his memory lost, he still wanted to protect her.
Lin Yu felt warmth in her heart; in fact, she didn’t have much regret at this point.
Regarding Ming Xin, she had already given up hope on him as well. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶
"So be it. Master has always been indifferent to fame and fortune, unwilling to involve himself in disputes. Having raised me and imparted his teachings, he has shown me an immeasurable kindness. How could I ask him to stand up for me?"
Lin Yu gave Ming Xin one last look and felt she still owed him something.
Before this, she certainly wouldn’t have thought about such things because her relationship with Ming Xin was like that of a father and daughter. Among family members, why bother over who owes what to whom?
But now, she needed to consider this.
Seeing that Baili Liuyun would not agree, Lin Yu stood up, turned her head towards Ming Xin, and knelt down once more, heavily kowtowing.
"You need not plead with me."
Ming Xin’s voice was slow, but everyone could hear it clearly.
Lin Yu ignored him and continued to kowtow, as Ming Xin closed his eyes again.
Even Zhao Lingyu was angered watching this. The people of the Sword Sect were truly excessive.
But also foolish.
They could have parted on good terms, yet they insisted on causing a scene. Lin Yun’s cultivation level would surely not be wasted; with his talents, once nurtured by the Shenxiao Sect, he would definitely rise.
Once he achieved a high cultivation level in the future, would he forget today’s humiliation?
The seeds of the Sword Sect’s destruction were being planted today.
However, this was a good thing.
The Imperial Court, wishing to rise again, must support one sect while suppressing another. The Seven Sects have always shared an interlinked fate, making them difficult to manage, but how could there be no conflicts among people? It is the same between sects; no matter how friendly they seem on the surface, once provoked properly, hatred will surely emerge.
Zhao Lingyu was already eager to support Lin Yun’s accession and to destroy the Sword Sect.
And after stubbornly kowtowing three times, Lin Yu also slowly stood up.
Lin Yun went to support her, but she pushed him away.
"Master, this will be the last time I call you ’Master.’ These three bows are not to ask for your help, but to draw a line between us. The kindness you showed in raising me and teaching me, I can never repay in this lifetime, and it seems there won’t be another chance to do so in the future. Please accept these three kowtows!"
Having said this, Lin Yu wobbled. She was now a mortal, and kowtowing so forcefully onto the hard stone floor had made her dizzy.
This time, when Lin Yun supported her, she lacked the strength to push him away, so she had no choice but to lean on him. Looking towards Baili Liuyun, she said, "Disciple Lin Yu is no longer a disciple of the Sword Sect as of today. Lin Yun has exceptional natural talent and the capacity to tread the path to becoming a God. You didn’t cultivate him at all, instead sending him to the Demon Sect out of your jealousy and resentment. This Sword Sect is not worth staying at!"
