Chapter 28: Knowing When to Retreat

  Yang Fan's face showed a puzzled expression, and he secretly thought: Why did Lin Yu look for him? Could it be related to that celestial-like junior sister of his?

  Since meeting Lin Yu's junior sister, Yang Fan's mind would often conjure up those serene and calm eyes, as well as the faintly fragrant and floral scent that she emitted.

  "Is there something between Miss Lin and Mr. Yang?"

  Yang Fan pulled the reins of his horse and stopped in front of the carriage, a mere half-foot away from Lin Yu, with a hint of expectation on his face.

  Lin Yu thought for a moment, stretched out one jade finger, and lightly drew a line between the two people.

  A strange and mysterious bond binds the two together.

  Yang Fan's expression changed, this should be a simplified version of the second-level spell 'Soundproof Cover'.

  Just like how cultivation is divided into nine realms, magic is also divided into nine levels, from the weakest first-level magic to the strongest ninth-level magic.

  In general, cultivators in the Qi Refining stage can cast first-level spells. Casting second-level spells is much more difficult. Of course, if one's cultivation level is high enough, they can still cast them, but perhaps with less magical power.

  "Soundproof Hood" is a second-level spell, which can only be cast by cultivators above the Condensing Spirit stage. Its effect is to allow for private conversations, making it impossible for outsiders to hear any sound.

  Honk honk! Vroom!

  On this bustling official road, the sound of carriage wheels and horse hooves under the scorching sun, a weak groan.

  Lin Yu said with a sigh: "Yang Yao Shi, I see you saving lives and helping the wounded, benefiting the world and rescuing people. Such qualities are truly worthy of respect. Therefore, I have something to remind you."

  "Lin, please speak."

  Yang Fan had a faint feeling of misconception, and what Lin Yu said next should be related to that mysterious Shifu.

  "My junior sister, since childhood has been gifted with exceptional beauty, and the phrases 'closed moon' and 'falling flowers' are not enough to describe her appearance. In the past two years, every man who has seen her has been unable to resist her charm. Unless absolutely necessary, my junior sister would never show herself in public, which is also what our respected master repeatedly emphasized. However, today she makes an exception for you, and even goes against the master's orders."

  Lin Yu gazed at the man in front of her, with a hint of elusive meaning in her eyes.

  Yang Fan felt a bit strange, why did Lin Yu bring up these things for herself? However, she mentioned the matter of her junior sister, and Yang Fan was naturally very interested.

  "Do you know that in the current Fishing Yang Country's Immortal Realm, among the younger generation, which few are stunning and extraordinary talents?"

  Lin Yu asked back again.

  "This... Please instruct me, Miss Lin."

  Yang Fan had some impression in his heart, but he couldn't remember the names of these few people.

  Among the most famous three newcomers, there are Chuyun Han, a direct disciple of 'Three You Old Demon', Lihong Fei, son of 'Worry-free Valley Master', and Zhuo Jing, a prodigy of 'Qingyuan Sect'. The ages of these three people are all under thirty, but their cultivation is not below the Condensing Spirit stage, and even entered the Building Foundation stage.

  Lin Yu mentioned the above three people with reverence in her heart.

  Yang Fan was slightly surprised in his heart, and the three people behind him represented the three major forces of the Xianxia world in the current Yu Yang country: Moyang Sect, Worry-Free Valley, and Qingyuan Gate.

  Compared with these three major forces, a Xian family like Yang's neighbor in the south is completely insignificant.

  According to Lin Yu's words, the three new stars' cultivation had already entered the foundation building period.

  Laying the foundation!

  "It's terrifying that I've already entered the foundation-building period before the age of 30..."

  Yang Fan couldn't believe this fact, in comparison, his own former status as the number one genius of the family wasn't even worth mentioning.

  In the foundation period, looking at the whole Yangjia Village, there may not be one!

  That is to say, any one of the three new stars can sweep away small forces like "Yang's family in the south".

  Furthermore, Yang Fan had also heard of the name "Three Yinyang Old Demon" before. This person was one of the top magic heads in the Fishing Sun Country, presiding over the 'Demon Sun Sect'. His reputation had intimidated the cultivation world for hundreds of years, and no one could match him.

  Lin Yu saw Yang Fan's astonished gaze and continued, "Now, among these three new stars, Chu Yunhan and Li Hongfei have both met Shifu's sister before, and they were both love-struck at first sight. These two people have already fought a great battle for the sake of Shifu's sister."

  At this point, Lin Yu also let out a light sigh, and in his gaze towards Yang Fan, there was a hint of sympathy.

  Yang Fan hastily asked: "May I ask if your esteemed sister has someone she favors..."

  Lin Yu looked at Yang Fan with a thoughtful expression, and said lightly: "Little sister has disliked fighting since childhood, and is not fond of these people. At present, it seems that little sister has not yet leaned towards any man."

  Upon learning of this outcome, Yang Fan couldn't help but feel a sense of relief in his heart, and he was also surprised by this feeling.

  "Yang Yao Shi, if you are clever, can you guess the meaning behind what I am saying to you?"

  Lin Yu smiled and asked.

  Yang Fan also vaguely sensed that Lin Yu was trying to make her know the difficulty and retreat, giving up on the idea of beating her junior sister.

  Although he understood this truth, Yang Fan still felt somewhat unresigned in his heart.

  For eighteen years, he had a good impression of the woman from just now.

  Moreover, as fellow pharmacists, their skills are so similar; if they could become a pair of Daoist companions, wouldn't that be wonderful?

  Seeing Yang Fan's unyielding silence, Lin Yu couldn't bear it and said: "If you were an ordinary person, I would have advised you once to avoid causing bloodshed."

  "But I've already noticed that your junior sister treats you differently from others, seemingly with some affection. If people like Chu Yunhan were to find out about this matter, no matter how great your abilities are, you'll be hard-pressed to escape death, and even your family or loved ones will be implicated."

  Finally, Lin Yu said something that made Yang Fan extremely delighted.

  However, this news also means that it will bring deadly disaster to Yang Fan.

  Nowadays, any of the three new stars can sweep Yangjia Village, let alone the forces they represent.

  Yang Fan's mind was racing with thoughts, and after a moment, he finally made a decision.

  "Thanks for Miss Lin's reminder."

  Yang Fan's face was filled with gratitude.

  Lin Yu let out a soft sigh: "As fellow pharmacists, your quality is excellent and you don't like to fight. In these aspects, you're quite compatible with my junior sister. However, if you knew her identity and cultivation, you would understand that it's really difficult for you to match up to her."

  "Listen to my advice and leave quickly, far away from our convoy."

  Lin Yu dissuaded him.

  Having said that, Lin Yu stretched out his hand and popped it once, canceling the ban and closing the car curtains.

  Yang Fan was taken aback and involuntarily shouted: "Miss Lin, before I have a chance to ask, what is the name of your junior sister?"

  Until now, he still hasn't seen the full picture of that mysterious Shifu sister, and doesn't even know a complete name.

  Everything seemed like an unreal dream to him.

  Lin Yu stuck out his head, his face as cold as frost, and rebuked in a cold tone: "Ignorant child, what qualifications do you have to know these things? Get lost quickly."

  Yang Fan's face was calm, with a hint of bitterness at the corner of his mouth. How could he understand that Lin Yu's scolding him was also for his own good?

  "Alright, Yang is leaving..."

  Yang Fan swung his whip and let the horse under him gallop forward quickly, leaving carriage after carriage behind.

  At this moment, he is in a low mood, but still maintains a calm and rational heart.

  He has been practicing "Xian Hong Jue" for a short time, and now he is only in the initial stage of refining his Qi. Behind him are his mother, sister, and younger brother.

  Whether for his own survival, or for the safety of his loved ones, or due to the disparity in their powers, he had no choice but to keep a low profile and endure.

  From the moment the genius fell, he had already made a plan to hide and wait.

  The rise of the future requires a heart that can endure humiliation and taste bitterness, otherwise it will be strangled in the cradle.

  In a cloud of dust, Yang Fan's mount was about to leave the vast convoy.

  "Take care, Master Yang..."

  A soft and gentle voice, like a breeze, sounded in Yang Fan's ear, with a familiar scent of flowers and grass swirling around him.

  Yang Fan's heart skipped a beat, this voice...

  He realized that the other party was communicating with his own consciousness.

  "May I ask your surname, miss?" Yang Fan's heart beat slightly faster as he hastily asked.

  "Cloud..."

  The sound suddenly stopped, and the refreshing floral scent that had been so captivating, completely disappeared.

  "Cloud? Cloud."

  Yang Fan raised his head and saw a patch of clouds, and the sun was no longer as scorching as before.

  It seems she is surnamed Yun, Yun Shimei, Yun Xianzi.

  Yang Fan rode his horse forward, and his figure also disappeared on the official road.

  Inside the carriage.

  Lin Yu's inexplicable words: "Little sister, this person is indeed not bad, but he has already known it's difficult and retreated, what's the point of still transmitting sound to him?"

  "Anyway, it's just that no one has ever given me such a warm and natural feeling..."

  Yun Xianzi let out a soft sigh, closed her beautiful eyes, and no longer spoke another word.

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