Cultivation: Being Immortal

Chapter 255:

Bing State, Wilderness.

Xiao Lingyue is not foolish. Lin Die went to find reinforcements, and Lin Ying is keeping her occupied. She can’t even capture a hostage. If she doesn’t run now, when will she?

Xiao Lingyue didn’t give up on Small Shadiao. She now needs a fast companion to help her escape and survive in the Wilderness. Small Shadiao is the most suitable candidate she has found.

So Xiao Lingyue returned to the valley and placed the trapped Small Shadiao into the Spirit Beast Bag. Then, she attached several spiritual talismans to the bag and took off, running away into the sky.

Xiao Lingyue didn’t run towards the gathering place of humans but continued deeper into the Wilderness. With her Soul Changing abilities, she didn’t mind going further. She knew she could survive.

However, Lin Ying was too scared to chase after them. Once they passed the territory of the Luan Bird King and ventured further into the Wilderness, they would encounter fifth-level demonic beasts. Lin Ying wasn’t a match for them. All she could do was watch Xiao Lingyue escape.

"The connection between me and Small Shadiao is weakening. I can barely reach them."

Lin Jiang came running back and told Lin Ying. I don’t know what that person did, but the connection between me and Small Shadiao is almost gone.

"There are many secret techniques in the cultivation world. No one knows them all. There are also many ways to hide one’s presence and even techniques to take away someone else’s beast pet."

"I’ve only heard about them. I’ve never seen them myself. Maybe my father knows more."

Lin Ying shook her head, there are many strange secrets in the world of magic cultivation, it’s normal not to know, no one can guarantee that all secrets will work.

The two waited for a long time and finally Lin Batian and Lin Die arrived. Lin Batian was very angry when he saw his family being bullied, especially by a fourth-order beast pet. It was a very valuable treasure.

"Where is Lao Shi?"

"He went deep into the Wilderness, I didn’t dare to chase after him."

"Do you know where he comes from?"

"We haven’t fought officially, so I don’t know his specific identity, but I can be sure that he is a female cultivator."

"There are not many female cultivators like Soul Changing in the whole world of cultivation."

Lin Batian said. At lower levels, male and female cultivators are about the same, but as the cultivation level gets higher, there are fewer women. When it comes to Soul Changing, there are even fewer. In the whole world of cultivation, they are very rare. It’s like Tao Achieving in Xu Mingyue, there is currently only one person.

"I will go and investigate some clues."

Lin Jiang entered the nearby valley, the place where the person in the black robe had stayed before.

The valley was not particularly remarkable, but there was a cave. Lin Jiang walked into the cave and indeed smelled a floral scent, the fragrance of women’s powder.

"This scent is so familiar, but I can’t remember it right now."

Lin Jiang rubbed his head, he was quite familiar with this smell, but couldn’t recall where he had smelled it before.

"Is it this scent?"

Lin Ying walked in, holding a jade bottle and handed it to Lin Jiang. Lin Jiang smelled it and nodded suddenly.

"It’s this scent."

"This is the fragrance from the Central Province Magnolia Pavilion, called Spring Elegance. It’s very popular in the Central Province, many female cultivators use it. The price is not low, this bottle costs thirty thousand spirit stones."

"I remember now."

When Lin Jiang heard Lin Die’s words, he remembered that he had smelled this fragrance at Qinghuan Tower. The little fairy inside liked the things in this Jasmine Pavilion, it was indeed very popular in Zhongzhou.

"What did you remember? Please tell me."

"Uh, it’s not related to this."

Lin Jiang felt embarrassed immediately. He couldn’t say that he remembered smelling this fragrance somewhere.

"You…"

"Kid, see if there are any secret signals around here."

"Master, I suspect it’s one person."

"Who?"

"It’s Xiao Lingyue from the Spiritual Moon Sect."

"Is it her? How did she end up here? Can you be sure?"

"I can’t be 100% certain, but I saw the leader of the Spiritual Moon Sect’s Soul Changing team stationed at the Wilderness outpost before. Also, this Xiao Lingyue tried to buy Small Shadiao with money, but I refused her. She is highly suspicious."

"There is indeed suspicion. Can you still sense the presence of the beast pet now?"

"I couldn’t sense it since an hour ago."

"Then let’s go, take me to find the people from the Spiritual Moon Sect."

Lin Batian nodded. If they were from the Spiritual Moon Sect, they could cooperate. They should be able to track with secret methods based on the Soul Lamp.

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Recently, the people from the Spiritual Moon Sect have been searching for Xiao Lingyue in the Wilderness, but there are still people stationed at the Wilderness outpost. Lin Batian approached them as an independent cultivator and quickly gained their attention through conversation.

Half a day later, the Spiritual Moon Sect’s Soul Changing cultivator returned from the depths of the Wilderness, and Lin Batian went up to talk to them.

"Taoist Friend Lin said it accurately, we used a special technique to locate Xiao Lingyue in the Wilderness area. However, Xiao Lingyue is skilled at hiding her presence, so our technique cannot always find her."

"I wonder what secret technique your esteemed sect uses to search for her. Could it be the soul tracking method?"

"I feel ashamed, I wasn’t able to master that technique."

The cultivator from the Spiritual Moon Sect who specializes in Soul Changing said. The Spiritual Moon Sect is a major sect in the world of cultivation, with many secret techniques. However, not everyone can practice them. It’s not a matter of denying anyone; it’s just that each person’s talents are different. Some secret techniques are difficult, and she didn’t learn the soul tracking technique that Lin Batian mentioned.

"I have actually learned this technique. Would your sect be willing to let me give it a try?"

"Um…"

"Please think carefully, Taoist Friend. The creature Xiao Lingyue captured is a fourth stage Aurora falcon. Once it is tamed, it will be difficult to catch another one in the future. Aurora falcons are extremely fast, comparable to the speed of Soul Changing technique."

"In that case, I’ll trouble you, Taoist Friend."

The Soul Changing cultivator from the Spiritual Moon Sect made up his mind. If what Lin Batian said was true, once Xiao Lingyue tamed the Aurora falcon, it would truly be difficult to catch her. Even if they found her, it would be easy for her to escape.

The Spiritual Moon Sect was determined to capture Xiao Lingyue because her attempt to escape from a forced marriage caused significant losses for the sect. Not only did they lose valuable spirit stones, but their reputation was also tarnished. If they didn’t punish her severely, it would be difficult for the sect to justify their actions to their ordinary disciples.

Lin Batian took Xiao Lingyue’s Soul Lamp and immediately started casting a spell. He took out a piece of paper and folded it into a paper bird, placing the wick from the Soul Lamp in its beak. Then, he cast several more spells, causing the paper bird to tremble before slowly taking flight.

"Follow the paper bird, and you’ll find Xiao Lingyue."

"You all stay here; we’ll go."

"Lin Die, it’s the same for all of you. There’s no point in coming along."

Lin Batian also said to Lin Die and the others. Xiao Lingyue was at the Soul Changing Period, so bringing them, who were at the Nascent Soul Period, along won’t be useful.

"Master, can I also go with them to Small Shadiao…?"

"If you go, you’ll only be seeking death. I’ll bring your beast pet back, so wait here."

Lin Batian shook his head and then flew away from the base with the Spiritual Moon Sect’s Soul Changing cultivator.

The two of them went deep into the Wilderness together, releasing their power and scaring away the monsters of the Wilderness along the way.

They kept going until they were deep inside, and the paper bird no longer approached them. Instead, it circled around a hill. Lin Batian knew they had found it, so he put away the paper bird and returned it to the Spiritual Moon Sect’s Soul Changing.

The two of them used their spiritual senses to search inch by inch. Soon, Xiao Lingyue appeared. She had already seen them coming when they arrived, and she couldn’t hide or escape anymore. After all, if she could be found this deep into the Wilderness, there was no way for her to run. She was trapped.

"You really are a troublemaker."

"Tsk tsk, why does the old master have time to wander around in the Wilderness?"

"Clean up the mess, tell me, why did you betray the Spiritual Moon Sect, why did you run away from the wedding?"

"Why did I run away from the wedding? Master, don’t you already know? It was you who sold me off."

"Nonsense, you benefited the most from your marriage alliance with the Shenmu Sect. If it wasn’t for the sect arranging for Shenmu Sect’s Duanmu Ling to marry you, how could you have obtained the Five Layered Divine Fruit and advanced to Soul Changing?"

"Haha, don’t treat me like a three-year-old. Although the Five Layered Divine Fruit is valuable, it can’t compare to the profits you and Shenmu Sect make from your business dealings. Those profits are there every year, and Yunyue gets a share too."

Xiao Lingyue sneered and said, the alliance between the Spiritual Moon Sect and the Shenmu Sect is not just about the dowry, but more importantly, the trade between the two sides, with the biggest share being her current master.

The Duanyu family holds a very high position in the Shenmu Sect. If the alliance is formed, the trade will be year after year, bringing abundant benefits to Yunyue. Moreover, it will be long-term, not comparable to a one-time Five Layered Divine Fruit.

"The alliance between the two families is not disadvantageous for you."

"Hehe, do you really want me to expose your last secret?"

"It seems that you have made up your mind to betray the sect."

"If the sect is heartless, don’t blame me for being unjust."

"Then don’t blame me for not considering the relationship between master and disciple."

The enraged Soul Changing cultivator from the Spiritual Moon Sect realized that it was already beyond repair, so he had no choice but to make a move.

"Wait, listen to me first. I have no intention of interfering in the affairs of your Spiritual Moon Sect, but can Taoist Friend Xiao return my family’s beast pet?"

Lin Batian quickly said that he didn’t want the melon, he just wanted to get back his beast pet and go back to the Shenmu Sect to cultivate. Don’t ignore him, it will really make him angry. Neither of you can handle it.

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