"So we make our move tonight …"
Ling Xian stared at Lian Yun and smiled, "That's a good idea. Things might change if we delay."
"Prepare yourself. This is your first battle. If you can steal the treasure and retreat safely, then I will let you roam the martial world alone."
Lian Yun smiled faintly, his deep eyes filled with anticipation.
Then, he began to walk in mysterious steps and disappeared into the bamboo forest.
Seeing this, Ling Xian wiped off his smile and a complex look flashed across his eyes.
Lian Yun had treated him well. Though he did not teach him everything he knew, he taught him with all his heart.
However, Ling Xian was not a 20 year old boy. His experience was comparable to those who have lived for thousands of years.
Therefore, when he first met Lian Yun, he realized that Lian Yun had an ulterior motive.
To put it bluntly, he wanted to use him.
Lian Yun told him to steal the treasure of the leader of the martial world. Although he said it was a test, he had other intentions.
It was just that Ling Xian did not want to believe it until the very end.
After all, Lian Yun had treated him well. They were now master and apprentice.
"I hope I am overthinking things. Being your enemy is not what I want."
Ling Xian softly sighed and calmed himself down.
Whether he had ulterior motives or was sincere, after tonight, everything will be clear.
...
There are countless Lin Residences in the world. But to the people of the martial world, there is only one Lin Residence. Lin Yan Nan's Lin Residence.
This person was a living legend. In terms of status, he was the leader of the martial world.
In terms of capabilities, he was the strongest in the world. He has never lost a battle in his life. Even when he fought against the four grandmasters, he did not lose.
In the world today, the person with the highest chance of breaking through the void was without a doubt, Lin Tian Nan.
Therefore, the Lin Residence was known as a forbidden place. Especially to thieves, it was even more dangerous than the palace.
However, if Lin Yan Nan was not here, then the Lin Residence would no longer be a tiger's den. With Ling Xian's capabilities, even if he cannot steal the treasure, he can at least escape unscathed.
At this moment, he arrived at the Lin Residence.
The night was as dark as ink. Dark clouds covered the sky, blocking out the moonlight and the stars.
Ling Xian was wearing a black robe that blended in with the night. Under his Steps of the Wind, even second rate masters would find it hard to detect him.
"Hopefully, you're not using me …"
Ling Xian mumbled. He wasn't sure if Lian Yun had any ulterior motives, but he was certain that if Lian Yun lied to him, then this trip would be a suicide mission.
At that moment, he held his breath and stepped into the air.
In the next second, Ling Xian appeared on the rooftop. Without a sound, he walked towards the study room of the Lin Mansion.
Before coming here, Lian Yun had already given him the map of the Lin Mansion and he had memorized it by heart. Therefore, not long after, he arrived at Lin Yannan's study room.
Then, Ling Xian peeled off the tiles without making a sound and without alerting the patrolling guards.
He looked over and saw that the study was completely dark. There was no light, and there was no sound of breathing.
This meant that there was no one in the study who could make a move.
Ling Xian peeled off the tiles and snuck into the study.
In the absence of moonlight and candles, the study was pitch-black, and one couldn't even see their own fingers.
This made Ling Xian frown but there was nothing he could do.
If he lit a candle, he would definitely alert the patrolling guards. Thus, he could only search for the secret mechanism and open the secret room.
Just as he was looking for the mechanism, a crisp female voice came from outside the door.
"Open the study room, I want to go in."
Hearing this, Ling Xian frowned. He felt like this voice was familiar, as if he had heard it before. He just couldn't remember where.
He had no time to think and quickly hid under the table.
"Yes, Miss."
A man's voice arose. Then, the door to the study room opened and a woman in white slowly walked in.
This made Ling Xian groan silently. He knew that very soon, the study room will be lit up. When that happens, no matter how capable he is, the woman will find out.
Just as he predicted, the woman lit up the candle and lit up the study room.
Then, she saw Ling Xian and couldn't help but be a little startled.
"Excuse me." Ling Xian made a quick decision and made his move first.
His movements were silent, but they were fierce and ruthless. Under the woman's astonished state, he placed his hand on her jade-like neck in an instant.
At the same time, Ling Xian got closer to the woman and whispered in her ear, "If you don't want to die, don't make a sound."
Feeling the masculine scent so close to her, the woman was both angry and embarrassed. But she also knew that this was not the time to make a sound.
Therefore, she calmed down and whispered, "Who are you? You dare to barge into the Lin Palace? Do you want to die? "
"If Lin Yannan was here, of course I wouldn't dare to come. But he isn't here. Why wouldn't I dare?" Ling Xian softly grinned. He wasn't speaking with certainty, he was merely testing the waters.
The guard referred to this woman as Miss. It was obvious that she was Lin Yannan's daughter and knew whether or not Lin Yannan was in the palace.
"Who told you my father isn't here?" The woman was startled and then grinned, "Little thief, you have been tricked."
"I have been tricked …" Ling Xian softly sighed. He wasn't surprised.
He had already predicted that this so-called test was a trap. A trap that used him to achieve their goal.
"You don't seem surprised …" The woman frowned slightly, feeling like Ling Xian was familiar.
"I expected this. What's there to be surprised about?" Ling Xian sighed. Even though this was merely an illusion, he didn't want to be Lian Yun's enemy.
After all, Lian Yun treated him well. He was indebted to her.
This was also the reason why he came here even though he knew it was a trap.
"Interesting." The woman stared at Ling Xian and hesitated, "Have we met before?"
"Half a year ago, outside the restaurant, you gave me a few coins."
Ling Xian faintly grinned. Even though the first time they met, the woman was wearing a veil. But after half a year, he naturally recognized this woman.
"It really is you …"
The woman stared at Ling Xian, "I cannot believe you are a powerhouse. No wonder you didn't want to come to my palace to teach."
"If I told you that half a year ago, I had no spiritual energy at all, would you believe me?" Ling Xian smiled.
"I wouldn't. How can you become a third-rate powerhouse in half a year?"
The woman shook her head, "If you leave now, I can pretend nothing happened."
"I am a thief after all. Since I am here, how can I leave empty-handed?"
Ling Xian wiped off his smile and said softly, "Open the secret room."
"Don't blame me for not reminding you. My father is training in the secret room. If you don't know who my father is, I can introduce him to you." The woman smiled.
"I know who your father is, that's why I let you open the secret room." Ling Xian glared at the woman, "Don't tell me you don't know the mechanism to open the secret room."
"Of course I know. But, do you really want to go in?"
The woman wiped off her smile, "You are only a third-rate powerhouse. Even if you were a grandmaster, you are no opponent of my father's."
"Open it. Some things have to be done."
Ling Xian softly sighed. Even though he had guessed Lian Yun's plan, he wanted to see it with his own eyes. He also wanted to repay her kindness.
"I have to do it …"
The woman stared at Ling Xian, "Okay, I will open the secret room."
Then, she flicked her finger, and a wave of Qi flew out and hit the top left corner of the bookshelf.
Immediately, the bookshelf split apart, revealing a path.
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