Lin Xiaotian looked at Lin Yu with a half-smile, sizing him up, “You brat, you’re quite the surprise. A True King Realm body? Come on, tell me, how did you pull that off?”
To say he wasn’t shocked would be a lie. Though the Ninefold Sacred Domain stood at the peak of the continent’s holy lands, even there, he had never seen someone so young with the body of a True King—no matter if it was only the physical body.
Lin Yu didn’t plan to hide anything and smiled, “I previously entered the Cliff of Reflection. The environment there may be harsh, but it’s a great place to temper the body.”
Lin Xiaotian laughed bitterly, “So you’re saying you just trained a bit there and broke through like you were eating or drinking? And now you’ve got a True King body?”
He didn’t believe a word of Lin Yu’s explanation. As the sect master, Lin Xiaotian had long since investigated the Cliff of Reflection. Sure, it was good for training the body, but achieving the body of a True King Realm there? Impossible.
Lin Yu shrugged, “If Sect Master doesn’t believe me, then there’s nothing I can do.”
He couldn’t possibly tell him about the Nine Revolutions Golden Body. Something with an unknown origin was better left concealed. He could act confident now, but being reckless would only bring disaster.
Lin Xiaotian waved his hand, “Fine, if you won’t say, I won’t force you. Everyone has their secrets, especially a freak like you.”
He cast Lin Yu a look, then his tone turned serious, “From now on, get ready to clean up your mess.”
Naturally, Lin Yu understood what “mess” he meant.
He gave a bitter smile and cupped his fists, “Please rest assured, Sect Master. I’ll personally go to the Primordial Holy Domain and explain everything.”
Originally, the former Lin Yu was supposed to go to the Primordial Holy Domain to marry the Saintess. But with the arrival of the new Lin Yu, everything had gone off track. It was only right to go and clarify things himself.
Hearing this, Lin Xiaotian nodded, then sighed, “Still, I hope you think this through carefully. After all, Su Yao…”
Lin Yu’s expression turned serious as he interrupted, “No need to say more, Sect Master. As for Su Yao, my decision is made. I’ll head to the Primordial Holy Domain and explain myself now.”
Before Lin Xiaotian could speak again, Lin Yu transformed into a streak of light and shot into the sky.
“This brat…” Lin Xiaotian shook his head with a wry smile. Then suddenly, he turned to the air beside him and asked, “What do you think of this boy?”
The space beside him twisted, and an old figure walked out, stroking his beard with a cheerful smile, “Loyal, responsible, and courageous. A fine seedling.”
If Lin Yu had been present, he would have guessed instantly that this was Lin Cangsheng—the Quasi-Emperor ancestor who had guarded the Sacred Domain for tens of thousands of years.
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Primordial Holy Domain.
Bang!
A beautiful woman slammed her palm onto the table, shattering it, and laughed coldly in fury, “Lin Yu! Does he think that just because the Ninefold Sacred Domain is the strongest today, he can humiliate my Primordial Holy Domain as he pleases?!”
This woman was none other than the sect master of the Primordial Holy Domain—Gu Yuxian.
After hearing that Lin Yu had broken off the marriage contract and gone to the Su Clan to show favor to that cripple Su Yao, Gu Yuxian had been furious enough to storm the Ninefold Sacred Domain for answers. If the clan elders hadn’t stopped her, the two domains might already be at war.
Gu Yuxian ground her teeth, “Sure, Lin Yu was born with twin pupils and has the bearing of an Emperor, but does that mean our Ling’er is inferior?”
Gu Ling’er—Saintess of the Primordial Holy Domain.
In the novel, she was the one betrothed to Lin Yu. With her innate Taiyin Sacred Body, her cultivation speed advanced rapidly. Across all the heavens and realms, those seeking her favor could form a line stretching across the sea.
“Report! Reporting to Sect Master! The young master of the Ninefold Sacred Domain, Lin Yu, is here to request an audience!”
A personal guard with unfathomable cultivation rushed in.
Gu Yuxian and the elders were stunned. Then she narrowed her eyes and sneered, “Perfect. I was just about to go find that Lin Yu, and now he’s walked straight into my hands. Let him in!”
Before the guard could move, Lin Yu had already appeared in the great hall. He gave a slight smile to Gu Yuxian, “Sect Master Gu, I trust you’ve been well.”
The guards were all stunned. How did this guy barge in so easily?
Gu Yuxian’s pupils shrank, “True King Realm body!”
The clan elders behind her gasped and looked at Lin Yu in disbelief. How did he train to this level? He was even more monstrous than the rumors claimed!
Gu Yuxian narrowed her eyes and said coldly, “Well, Lin Yu. First you disregard our Primordial Holy Domain’s honor, now you show up here… What, you came to flaunt your power?”
Lin Yu raised his head and calmly met her gaze, “Sect Master Gu, you misunderstand. I didn’t come here to show off, but to personally apologize to you.”
Her expression turned icy, and she was just about to order the guards to seize him.
But Lin Yu remained composed and even smiled, “Then what if I say… I can heal your hidden injuries? Would that be apology enough?”
Her expression changed drastically. She immediately raised her hand to stop the guards, breathing heavily, “What did you say?! You can heal my internal injuries?”
Years ago, Gu Yuxian had been wounded by a tribulation. It wasn’t a secret, but no one in the world had been able to cure it. Now Lin Yu’s bold claim naturally shook her.
But she quickly calmed down and said coldly, “You’re just a half-step Nascent Soul. What gives you the confidence to say that?”
Lin Yu wasn’t surprised and didn’t explain. He simply pulled out a golden pill and smiled, “This Bodhi Essence Convergence Pill is all I need.”
The Bodhi Essence Convergence Pill—a Heaven-grade Pill!
To get this, Lin Yu had spent a massive amount in the Return System. He still felt a pang of pain over the cost.
When Gu Yuxian saw the golden pill in his hand, she was first stunned, then shocked, “This really is the Bodhi Essence Convergence Pill! Where did you get this?!”
This pill was the only known remedy for tribulation injuries, but the recipe had long since vanished. It was no longer possible to refine it.
Yet Lin Yu had one.
Lin Yu smiled, “No need to trouble yourself with that. Just tell me—does this count as a sufficient apology?”
Gu Yuxian held back her excitement, cleared her throat, and resumed her frosty demeanor, “And what if I say no?”
Lin Yu shrugged and put the pill away, “Then I’ll just turn around and leave.”
Gu Yuxian panicked, “Wait!”
She could no longer pretend. In a flash, she appeared beside Lin Yu, grabbed his arm, and forced a smile, “Friend Lin, what are you doing? I was just joking earlier!”
But deep inside, she was gritting her teeth. She was the dignified sect master of a sacred domain, yet she was now being manipulated by a mere half-step Nascent Soul junior. How utterly humiliating.