The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 707 - 215 Dragging Qian Qian into the Water
Lin Yun never felt that Zhen Li would encounter danger.
Although Zhen Li’s cultivation level wasn’t high, she had the Jade Ruyi in her hands. This object couldn’t be measured by common sense, and even divine artifacts might not compare with the Jade Ruyi. Its principles and power differed from any tool Lin Yun recognized.
It seemed as though the Jade Ruyi didn’t belong to this era, or perhaps even this world. Otherwise, there should be something similar in existence.
Lin Yun didn’t bother to analyze those details. Without sufficient strength, such analysis was meaningless. Without evidence, analysis was just empty talk. In any case, the power of the Jade Ruyi was beyond question.
Furthermore, there weren’t any powerful creatures around Cloud Dream Marsh since Bai Jiaojiao had cleared the area. Both the weak and the strong spirit beasts had long since fled. As for powerful cultivators, the cream of the crop was on the boat.
Plus, now that the Central Plains were visibly unified, no one would target a disciple of the Taiqing Daoist Temple, regardless of their faction, not even the Demon Sect.
Lin Yun assumed that Zhen Li had simply wandered too far while fishing.
Given her low cultivation level, it was normal for her to be a bit slower.
By dusk, Lin Yun and Fang Yu returned to the boat. After asking Flower Fairy, they learned that Zhen Li hadn’t come back yet.
This was somewhat unsettling.
Although Lin Yun had done something naughty earlier, with his powerful Divine Sense, he had already scanned far along Cloud Dream Marsh’s coast and hadn’t found Zhen Li. He thought she had returned.
Now it seemed the situation was more serious than imagined.
Since both Flower Fairy and Jiang Chenyu were well-rested, when they realized Zhen Li was truly missing, they hurriedly joined the search. The four of them split up, two exploring upstream and two downstream.
Subsequently, Lin Yun encountered Lin Yu and Dongfang Hongyue and asked the two to join the search, expanding the search area.
After being busy for most of the night, approaching Zi Hour, they had combed the entire Cloud Dream Marsh region from top to bottom.
If they couldn’t find her with their speed, it only meant that Zhen Li was not on the case.
It was likely that she had fallen into the water.
Making this judgment, Lin Yun felt somewhat heavy-hearted.
But he believed Zhen Li definitely wouldn’t die so easily.
After all, she was recognized by Yuxuan as the Savior. How could she die here without rhyme or reason?
She must have been trapped.
Without stopping, Lin Yun immediately sought out Bai Jiaojiao and began to search under the water.
The others also dived in to help, and in no time, the entire Cloud Dream Marsh was turned upside down, churning the water into turbidity.
By Zi Hour, Fang Yu sent a message. While searching for Zhen Li, she had asked a village where the locals said they saw a small Daoist nun who exchanged a spiritual medicine for a fine fishing rod.
The villagers all envied the fisherman who had gained the spiritual medicine.
Soon after, Flower Fairy sent another message. She had seen a fishing rod with the line broken on the water’s surface.
Right then, Bai Jiaojiao’s claws were holding a large Green Fish, which still had the hook in its mouth; the hook hadn’t been removed yet.
The clues connected.
A large Green Fish had pulled Zhen Li into the water, and then...
Zhen Li surely wouldn’t have drowned.
The waters here were not Lifeless Water. Even the source of the Lifeless Water had been forcibly diverted by Lin Yun, and the Jade Ruyi could resolve even that. Ordinary water was even less of a concern.
Zhen Li shouldn’t be in danger.
"Jiao Jiao, go to the vicinity where Little Flower sensed the premonition and dig three hundred zhang deep. Even if you have to, bring Zhen Li out!"
Bai Jiaojiao: "..."
She had a reaction to the word ’dig three zhang.’
The last time, just seeing a ship’s bow made her turn into a digging dragon, first digging and then burying—an enormous workload.
Now, Lin Yun was asking to dig again.
This time, he demanded to start at three hundred zhang. Indeed, it was terrifying.
Taking wind and water waves into account, the fishing rod would float on the water, but calculating by speed, the rod wouldn’t drift far after Zhen Li let go of it.
With this crucial clue, starting to dig everywhere could reveal new clues.
However, the digging went on until morning. It was not only Bai Jiaojiao and Green Snake working; Lin Yun didn’t rest either.
A whole night passed with nothing to show for it.
Moreover, Lin Yun remembered another important matter.
Xiao Qing had gone out to capture Yuan Zihe and had not returned yet.
Could it be she had also encountered danger?
With this thought, Lin Yun felt a profound emptiness.
Xiao Qing had now completely turned into a dragon. Though she was still young, she could probably come out unharmed even if she had to face Yuan Zidan alone.
How could it be that Xiao Qing also hadn’t returned?
There was a conspiracy!
Lin Yun felt it was a plot against him. He had long sensed the existence of a manipulator behind the scenes, but before, this manipulator had only targeted him. This time, however, Lin Yun felt like the target was people close to him.
Zhen Li missing, Xiao Qing missing.
Dongfang Hongyue carried Sinful Blood, Lin Yu and Tai Bai had an unclear relationship, Flower Fairy had the bloodline of the Six Desires Celestial Demon, Bai Jiaojiao received the legacy of Ancestor Bai, Fang Yu was Guyu...
The more Lin Yun thought about it, the more terrifying it seemed.
This chess game must not have been set up recently but had been laid out long ago.
Now that he thought about it, the only one who was completely innocent, with no intricate ties with the bigwigs, seemed to be Jiang Chenyu alone?
Was she the weakest yet the safest?
The place where Zhen Li disappeared was pinpointed. After a busy night without finding any clues, Lin Yun couldn’t help feeling discouraged.
It wasn’t just concern for Zhen Li and Xiao Qing, but also for others.
Destiny is unpredictable.
What kind of adversary was he really facing?
Could he truly solve all troubles with his own strength?
Lin Yun’s heart sank into his Dantian.
Within the Dantian, a blue and red cyclone spun slowly.
That night, Lin Yun hadn’t escaped the ravages of the Taiyin Divine Power, but his body had strengthened a lot and wasn’t as distressed as the previous night; he could even help dig up the silt.
The statue of Qing Nu still floated on the Spirit Liquid Sea, but Lin Yun felt her gaze becoming more and more vivid, as if she were about to awaken.
Thinking of the words he had heard in his dream, Lin Yun suddenly felt a chilling sensation.
What initially seemed like meeting an online love turned into reality now had the air of a horror movie.
Could he withstand it when Qing Nu truly descended?
Lin Yun didn’t ask Qing Nu for help; instead, his mind turned, and he thought of an excellent candidate.
"You all continue, I’ll think of other methods."
Lin Yun said to the others and then went to find a quiet place for himself, murmuring words under his breath.
"Thousand Hands and Eyes, boundless divine power..."
After chanting for a short while, a breeze suddenly arose, and the beautiful goddess Qian Qian abruptly appeared.
"What do you want me for!"
Seeing that Lin Yun was the one chanting her true name, Qian Qian didn’t want to come at first, but somehow, despite her mouth refusing, her body was honest and immediately appeared beside Lin Yun.
Her impatient demeanor was apparent; Lin Yun, looking at her haughty and spoiled attitude, couldn’t help but smile.
Qian Qian was still so adorable, especially since she responded to his call.
"I need a favor from you."
"So you only call me when you need help!"
Qian Qian felt somewhat disgruntled, but Lin Yun laughed, "It’s not entirely that; it’s because I missed you that I thought of a reason to find you."
Lin Yun, who he was, his sweet talk came naturally. Qian Qian, the naive goddess, had never encountered such enchantment, and her heart fluttered wildly, though she responded with feigned anger, "What do you want me to do! You’re not allowed to miss me!"
Such a haughty and cute goddess.
However, Lin Yun didn’t have the mood to tease Qian Qian now; his behavior was merely to make Qian Qian happy.
Once Qian Qian was happy, she would naturally be willing to help him.
"I’ve encountered a big problem; two of my friends have gone missing."
Lin Yun, after all, didn’t share his speculations with Qian Qian, although she was a goddess, he felt she was still too weak. His affairs were too complicated, and telling Qian Qian might bring her trouble.
Better not, then!
In the end, Lin Yun was a conscientious person; he wanted Qian Qian’s help to find people but didn’t want to drag her down.
However, he knew all too well that by seeking Qian Qian’s help, she might have been involved in the cause and effect with him, and it might not be so easy for her to escape it now.
Since he had already dragged her into this, Lin Yun couldn’t just act with compliance and timidity; he had to strike with full force.
While Qian Qian did not specialize in divination, she possessed the divine skill to look into the past, something she had demonstrated many times before. With Qian Qian’s help, finding Zhen Li shouldn’t be too difficult.
As soon as Qian Qian heard that Lin Yun’s friends were missing, she didn’t refuse but instead calculated the situation. Looking at Lin Yun, her eyes suddenly appeared off.
"The one who’s missing... is your friend?"
Lin Yun noticed the displeasure in Qian Qian’s tone and quickly explained, "It’s a sister, a friend whom I regard as a sister."
Qian Qian: "..."
She had clearly calculated a marriage thread.
Lin Yun, this guy, was surrounded by romantic encounters, huh!
Though somewhat displeased, Qian Qian, having started to help, didn’t care to discuss these trivial matters.
Besides, she was only feeling disdain, not anger.
Did she need to get angry over Lin Yun?
Hardly worth it!
Puffing her cheeks, Qian Qian used her divine skills to look back in time.
With a wave of her hand, the water rippled, and the image showed Zhen Li fishing, nearly getting dragged away by the fish.
It’s absurd that as a cultivator, she was being led by a fish from the mortal world.
The next scene was also unexpected to Qian Qian; Zhen Li conjured a blade of water, obviously preparing to act, but she hesitated to release it. Due to her uncertainty, the line snapped.
Qian Qian hadn’t expected to find such a kind-hearted Daoist nun.
Unable to even kill a fish.
But seeking Dao and questioning the path involves conflict and struggle; that’s just how the world is.
Despite internally criticizing Zhen Li for being too virtuous, Qian Qian couldn’t help but feel a slight fondness for Zhen Li.
It’s just a pity, how did such an innocent and kind-hearted Daoist nun fall for a big villain like Lin Yun?
The line with the green fish snapped, aligning with Lin Yun’s deductions. In the image, Zhen Li, relieved that the fish had escaped, threw away the fishing pole, planning to leave. But at that moment, the scene suddenly collapsed.
Qian Qian was stunned on the spot and didn’t dare to continue her divine skills.
"I can’t even look at it; what kind of existence has she provoked..."
