Lin Ray's departure did not bring everyone back to their senses. The pressure just now was too strong. Those with weak cultivations could not even resist Lin Ray's pressure and directly fainted.
As for the deacon, his face was ashen as he looked at the door. His heart was ice-cold.
Thinking back to the time when he had become the Deacon, he had knelt before the Master and made every effort to guarantee that he would manage the Spirit Smoke Pavilion well. But now …
He had not taken good care of it, and now he had even lost the Spirit Smoke Pavilion's most profitable source of income.
There was only one outcome for this — death.
However, the Manager would never forget Linley's parting words. 'Nine Heavens shop.' Only by doing so would they be able to survive.
The Spirit Smoke Pavilion was not like the Balance Tavern, where there were Saint Realm cultivators guarding it. It was not that there were none, but that there was no need. In the entire Xuanyuan Imperial Capital, no one would come here to cause trouble.
Who would have thought that there would be such a fearless existence like Lin Ray?
This matter quickly spread throughout the Xuanyuan Imperial Capital. Everyone knew the main character of this matter very well. It was the owner of the Nine Heavens Shop, Lin Ray.
It was him again.
Previously, the Balance Tavern was him. Now, the top courtesan of the Spirit Smoke Pavilion was forcefully taken away by him. It had to be said that the Imperial Capital, which was originally as calm as water, was completely stirred up after his arrival.
"I have to hurry up and tell my master. I hope he can atone for his crimes!" His face was ashen. He quickly recovered and hurried outside. As for the Spirit Smoke Pavilion, he did not have the heart to care about it.
Whether he could keep his life was a problem. All these had become mere worldly possessions.
The street far away from the Spirit Smoke Pavilion was bustling with traffic. Not everyone knew Xi Yun. After all, there were people who would not go to a place like the Spirit Smoke Pavilion.
After leaving with Xi Yun, Lin Ray walked slowly on the street with Xi Yun. No one spoke. Xi Yun hugged her zither and followed behind him. She was curiously sizing up the young man in front of her.
She was very curious about what it was that gave this young man the guts to actually dare to provoke the Almighty.
Lin Ray, who was supposed to be in front, didn't care about Xi Yun at all. He didn't care about what she was thinking. At this moment, Lin Ray's gaze was locked onto a restaurant.
"You must be hungry!"
Xi Yun: "I …"
"Let's go and eat!"
Before Xi Yun could finish speaking, the word 'I' had just left her mouth when Linley rebutted her back.
"…"
Looking at Lin Ray, Xi Yun blushed with shame. She smiled bitterly in her heart. Since she had already made her decision, what was the point of asking?
He didn't say anything. Instead, he followed Lin Ray into the restaurant. This restaurant wasn't like the Balanced Scale Tavern. There was no hierarchy here. All you had to do was pay.
The two of them went to a table by the window and sat down. After ordering some specialties, the waiter left.
The two of them faced each other and looked at each other. Perhaps it was because she had been rescued by Lin Ray today, but when she saw him looking at her like this, Xi Yun's heart started to beat faster and her face flushed red. Coupled with her beautiful face, she looked especially charming at this moment.
Her face was like a ripe apple. One couldn't help but have the urge to take a bite and taste it.
Unknowingly, another bottle of wine appeared in Lin Ray's hand. He took a sip and said calmly, "Join my sect and no one will be able to bully you in the future."
"Uh …"
"Sect?"
Xi Yun was taken aback. She looked at Lin Ray doubtfully. She didn't expect this young man to belong to a sect. Judging from his tone, it seemed like he had a lot of authority in the sect.
"That's right!"
Lin Ray said. Of course, the main reason was to complete the mission. After all, it was too difficult to break through a small stage after entering the Saint Realm.
Even if one had enough holy spiritual energy, it was impossible to break through in a short period of time.
To him, time was running out. One day after the next, he didn't have much time left.
If he wanted to break through in the time set by the system, lead his sect to become eternal in the Holy World, and be worshipped by all sects and races, he could only rely on the system.
"Nine Heavens Xuanzong Sect, this lord's sect. Currently, there are forty thousand disciples."
"Perhaps in the Holy World, a sect with forty thousand disciples might not even be comparable to a third-rate sect. However, this lord's sect's disciples are very strong."
"The weakest in the sect is at the Divine Monarch Realm. There aren't many disciples at this level. Among the twenty thousand Divine Monarch Realm disciples, the rest are basically Reverends."
"There are twelve Dao Fruit Saints at the Great Perfection Realm, excluding this lord."
"This lord is an early-stage Dao Fruit Saint."
This information truly stunned Xi Yun, who was seated across from him. Her mind was completely blank, and she stared at Linley in a daze, as though she had been struck dumb.
There weren't many sects with such strength in the Holy World. However, to have forty thousand disciples at such a level, even the Holy World's sacred grounds couldn't compare.
Especially the twelve Dao Fruit Saints at the Great Perfection Realm. She dared to guarantee that there wasn't even one such existence in a second-rate sect.
"How about it? Do you agree? "
Looking at the dazed Xi Yun, Lin Ray asked.
The reason why he told her about the sect's situation wasn't because he trusted her. Instead, it was because he had the ability to control her. Most importantly, it was because he had the courage to break through.
"I …"
"You … Why do you want me to join the sect? I'm not strong enough! Don't tell me it's because of my looks? "Xi Yun didn't agree directly. Instead, she asked him a question.
Indeed, although her looks were enough to topple countries and cities, there weren't many in the Holy World.
She really couldn't figure out what it was about her that made him want to pull her into the sect even if he had to offend someone.
Hearing Xi Yun's question, Lin Ray looked straight at her and said, "This lord needs you!"
System: Shameless. How can you say something like that? You've completely disgraced the system!
Lin Ray, "…"
The system's sudden response caught Lin Ray a little off guard. After knowing the system for so many years, this was the first time he heard it speak like that.
What made him break down even more was that the first time the system said that, it even teased him.
A blow, a real blow. Damn it, why don't you just stop talking? If you want to talk, just say something nice. What is the meaning of this?
System: Boring!
"F * ck."
"System, listen to my thoughts. Didn't I say that I'm not allowed to do this?"
"At the very least, you have to get my permission first! You're not following the rules! Do you understand?! "
As if he had forgotten about Xi Yun, his mind began to argue with the system.
"Tsk, that's an agreement between you and the Little Dragon, not with me. What a joke." The system said.
As the saying went, 'Don't stop until you're shocked to death'. The system was such an existence.
With a single sentence, Lin Ray immediately lost his temper.
"… Fine, you're awesome, you're amazing, you know how to talk, you … I'll stop talking!" Since he couldn't win against the system, he had to leave.
After exiting the communication channel with the system, his mind returned to normal. Lin Ray was very curious about the system's sudden reaction. He was very curious about what kind of stimulation the system had suffered for it to act like this.
What Linley didn't notice, however, was that the words' Your Exalted One needs you 'caused Xi Yun's face to turn red, like a piece of hot metal.
Her heartbeat became even more intense, as if it would jump out of her body if she couldn't control it.
At this moment, she had an answer in her heart.
"Young Master Lin, I … I agree to join your sect, the Nine Heavens Xuanzong Sect."
"Mn? Are you sure? "
Lin Ray couldn't help but confirm with Xi Yun's sudden words. He didn't want to force her.
"Mn, I'm serious, very serious!"
"Good. Since that's the case, you're a disciple of my Xuanzong Sect. From now on, when I reveal my identity, you can call me boss or young master."
"After I reveal my identity, you can call me sect master."
"Understood?"
Xi Yun's expression was full of expectation as she looked at Lin Ray. Then, she nodded vigorously. "This disciple understands!"
"Boss!"
It had to be said that Xi Yun's ability to adapt was very strong. Just like that, she changed her identity to a disciple.
However, what Lin Ray cared about the most right now was the sound of the system notification and the reward for completing the mission.
… … …
After waiting for a long time, Lin Ray didn't receive anything. There was no system notification, and there wasn't even an increase in his cultivation.
There was only a crow that flew over his head. The awkward atmosphere made Lin Ray feel a little unnatural.
At the same time, he was puzzled by the absence of the mission completion notification.
"System, didn't I complete the mission? Why isn't there a mission completion notification? "
"Where are my exchange points?"
"Where's my cultivation that increased by one level?"
"Why isn't there anything now? Are you playing with me?"
Indeed, he was very puzzled. The thing that he had been waiting for for a long time didn't appear. This caused a small wave to rise in his calm heart. He was very unhappy.
"You brat …"
Sensing Lin Ray's displeasure, the system rolled its eyes and said unhappily, "What mission did the system give you?"
"It's for you to redeem Xiyun so that she can join the sect."
"And now?"
"Yes, Xi Yun joined the sect. However … did you really redeem her freedom?"
"I …" He wanted to refute, but as soon as he opened his mouth, it was as if a fishbone was stuck in his throat.
That's right! He had only snatched her away and did not redeem her.
After thinking it through, a sense of unwillingness welled up in his heart. He had originally thought that it would be a very simple matter, but now it had become so troublesome. If he had known earlier, he would have waited in the Spirit Smoke Pavilion and become the master that the Attendant had mentioned.
Now that he was out, if he wanted to complete the mission and make a breakthrough in his cultivation, he would either have to return to the Spirit Smoke Pavilion now, or wait for that so-called master to come looking for him.
"In the future, when you're doing missions, review the questions first. Don't vent your anger on the system so easily. It'll be heartbroken too."
"…"
"Sick, this guy is definitely sick!" Lin Ray said to the System in such a manner, and immediately determined the result.
His tone was like that of a Little Dragon. One word, cheap. Two words, very cheap. Three words, extremely cheap.
He was so cheap that he had no friends.
He stopped talking to the System. After exiting, he stared blankly out the window, feeling an inexplicable sense of loss in his heart.
There was nothing he could do. He had been looking forward to a breakthrough for a long time, and now he had thought that he had it. However, it was clearly right in front of him, but he could not grasp it no matter how hard he tried.
This feeling made him feel like he was in so much pain that he wished he was dead. He could not wait to rush over and complete the redeeming process.
The food was quickly served. Lin Ray simply ate two mouthfuls. At his level, he did not need to eat at all. For him, this was just to fill his stomach.
Xi Yun was different. She ate very seriously, and her eating was very admirable. She chewed slowly and swallowed carefully.
The meal was very simple. He finished it quickly, paid the bill, and left.
On the other side, in King Qiong's Palace, in King Qiong's study, the Attendant was trembling as he knelt before a middle-aged man. His face was full of palm prints. Those who did not know better would think that he was a human-shaped pig.
"Master, it is not that I do not want to stop him. It is just that the other party is too strong. Just by releasing his might, he was able to immobilize everyone in the Spirit Smoke Pavilion. This little one wants to help, but is powerless.
"However, before he left, he said that if you want the money to redeem yourself, you can go to the Nine Heavens Shop to look for him."
The middle-aged man before Xiao Chen was the master that the Attendant spoke of. He was also the Azure Mystic Imperial Dynasty's external Wang, Ye Qiong.
As a Sage, he was a very important person in the Azure Mystic Imperial Dynasty. He had a large number of troops, and even the emperor had to give him some face.
As for the Spirit Smoke Pavilion, it just so happened that it was one of his most important businesses.
"Nine Heavens Shop?"
Ye Qiong turned around and looked at the Attendant with killing intent in his eyes. The anger from before was gone.
"Why would the owner of the Nine Heavens Shop return to the Spirit Smoke Pavilion? Furthermore … he happened to be interested in Xi Yun. "
Ye Qiong had heard of Lin Ray's deeds. Of course, he had also seen them before.
He had also gone to the Balancing Scale Tavern. He had also seen Lin Ray's means. As for Lin Ray, Ye Qiong only had one word for him: unfathomable.
If they were to fight, Ye Qiong would definitely not be able to win.
Merely, to his surprise, Ye Qiong had told him not to provoke Ye Qiong not long ago. But now, Ye Qiong had actually delivered himself to him.
"Master, how about we directly dispatch our troops to kill him? That way, we can …"
"Pow!"
Ye Qiong's figure was instantly sent flying. In the end, he crashed into the wall before coming to a stop.
However, he had already fainted. One must know that a slap from a Sage was not something that a mere Divine cultivator like him could withstand.
"Bastard! That person is a fucking Sage! Do you think this is child's play?!"
"Dispatch troops?!"
Although Ye Qiong was furious, he did not lose his rationality. He knew very well what sort of existence Ye Qiong was. He would not go and find trouble with Ye Qiong for a woman.
However …
Since Ye Qiong wanted him to go, he might as well go. Perhaps he might even be able to befriend Ye Qiong.
After all, if he could befriend someone like Ye Qiong, he would do his best to befriend him. No one would wish to encounter an enemy like Ye Qiong.
As for women, they were nothing. In his eyes, he could have as many women as he wanted.
As he thought about that, he took a glance at the unconscious Attendant and walked over. As for Ye Qiong, someone would take care of him.
… … …
In front of the Nine Heavens Shop, Lin Ray and Xi Yun stood before the entrance. Seeing the people coming and going inside, a smile appeared on their faces.
They were completely unaware of King Qiong's arrival.
Of course, if they knew that King Qiong was the master behind the Spirit Smoke Pavilion, they might have personally come out to welcome him. Not for him, but for him to break through to the next realm.
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