Divine Emperor Demon Emperor

Watching her younger sister shyly run back to her room, Mo Qingshui shook her head helplessly. ’This is the first time Qingliu has ever liked a man. I don’t know if it’s a blessing or a curse.’

’Qingliu, Lin Yun’s two confidantes are both celestial beauties... Sigh...’ Mo Qingshui whispered to herself. She had met Lu Bingning and Lan Xi before. When it came to her own sister, Mo Qingshui had no idea what to do. ’I suppose I’ll just have to let things run their course.’

Lin Yun was aware of the affection Mo Qingliu had shown him, but his feelings for her were more like those of an older brother for a younger sister. Because of this, he didn’t take it to heart.

After returning to his courtyard with Li Tian, the two chatted for a while before Li Tian took his leave. Lin Yun then resumed his cultivation.

Ever since acquiring the Elemental Power Stone, Lin Yun had been pushing himself incredibly hard in his daily cultivation. He had to break through to the Opening Realm in the shortest time possible. Only then could he truly hold his own in the inevitable clashes with the other Five Great Demon Fiends.

After a full night of cultivation, a Maid came to Lin Yun’s door early in the morning to announce, "Young Master Lin, there is a man at the gate who calls himself Wei Yunhang. He asks to see you."

Hearing that Wei Yunhang had arrived in Wind City, Lin Yun’s eyes flew open. He instructed the Maid to usher Wei Yunhang inside.

After freshening up, Lin Yun waited in the courtyard for Wei Yunhang. A short while later, just as expected, Wei Yunhang appeared at the courtyard gate, led by the Maid.

Seeing Wei Yunhang, Lin Yun rose to greet him, laughing heartily. "Brother Wei, we meet again."

"Haha, Brother Lin, my apologies for the intrusion. I hope you don’t mind," Wei Yunhang replied with a laugh of his own.

"Not at all, not at all. Brother Wei, please, have a seat."

The two sat on the stone benches in the pavilion, and Lin Yun personally poured Wei Yunhang a cup of tea. It had been a month since they had parted ways at the Saint’s Relics, so upon meeting again, they naturally exchanged pleasantries.

Neither of them mentioned Wei Yunhang’s younger brother. Since Wei Yunhang didn’t bring it up himself, Lin Yun certainly wasn’t going to be the one to broach the subject.

They chatted until noon, at which point Lin Yun had food and wine prepared. The two began to drink in the pavilion.

After a few rounds of drinks, Wei Yunhang was finally the one to speak up. "Haha, Brother Lin, my little brother has been a troublemaker since he was a child. I have you to thank for looking after him this time."

"Brother Wei, don’t say that. Your brother is my brother. There’s no need for such formalities between us," Lin Yun said with a smile.

When together, the two of them appeared to be the best of friends. But in truth, both Lin Yun and Wei Yunhang had their own agendas.

Theirs was a friendship forged from mutual interest, so naturally, self-interest came first. Because of this, Lin Yun was different when he was with Wei Yunhang than when he was with people like Li Tian.

Now that the subject was out in the open, Wei Yunhang no longer beat around the bush. He took a drink of wine and said directly, "Brother Lin, I’ve imposed on you enough this time. After I pick up my brother, I must be on my way. In the future, you absolutely must visit me in Fire City so that I can properly return the hospitality."

Hearing this, Lin Yun said, "Brother Wei, don’t be in such a rush. In fact, I invited you here for another, more important matter that I wish to discuss with you."

"Oh? And what might that be? Brother Lin, please speak freely," Wei Yunhang replied.

"Brother Wei, I assume that mysterious organization has established a foothold in Fire City as well, correct?" Lin Yun said calmly, looking at Wei Yunhang.

At Lin Yun’s words, Wei Yunhang didn’t reply. He simply met Lin Yun’s gaze, unsure of why he had suddenly brought up the mysterious organization. After a moment of silence, Wei Yunhang finally asked, "Brother Lin, if you have something to say, just say it."

"Alright. Brother Wei is indeed straightforward. For some time now, I have been acting under my master’s orders to eradicate the mysterious organization’s forces in Wind City. We have now reached the most critical stage. That is why I specially invited you, Brother Wei, to Wind City—so that we, as brothers, can join forces and annihilate this city’s branch of the mysterious organization," Lin Yun declared.

Hearing this, Wei Yunhang stared directly at Lin Yun. ’Help Lin Yun wipe out the mysterious organization in Wind City? Of course not. What’s in it for me? If I’m going to eliminate one of their branches, it would be the one in Fire City. Why would I possibly come all the way to Wind City to help him?’

"Brother Lin, to be perfectly honest, my presence is urgently needed back in Fire City. As much as I’d like to help you, I’m afraid my hands are tied," Wei Yunhang said, feigning helplessness.

Lin Yun had anticipated this response. He certainly hadn’t expected Wei Yunhang to help him out of sincerity. However, Lin Yun had his own methods—or rather, a reason that would leave Wei Yunhang with no choice but to help.

Wei Yunhang’s expression was the picture of sincerity. Taking a sip of wine, Lin Yun said calmly, "Brother Wei, I imagine that over this period, your Taiqing Academy has also uncovered quite a few people planted by this mysterious organization, hasn’t it?"

"And furthermore, is it possible that even a Main Seat Elder is involved?"

When he heard the second half of Lin Yun’s sentence, Wei Yunhang’s expression faltered. It was true—a Main Seat Elder from Taiqing Academy was implicated. ’But how could Lin Yun, who is all the way in Wind City, possibly know that?’

Of course Lin Yun knew. Li Tian’s information network spanned the entire Eastern Domain. How could he not be aware of such a major event at Taiqing Academy? What’s more, Lin Yun also knew that Wei Yunhang, just like himself, had been busy investigating the mysterious organization.

"Brother Wei, you must be aware of how formidable this mysterious organization is. I fear their strength is no less than that of Taiqing Academy or Flawless Palace. That’s why I invited you to Wind City—in truth, it was to propose we work together to eradicate the mysterious organization in both Wind City and Fire City," Lin Yun continued, paying no mind to Wei Yunhang’s change in expression.

Lin Yun’s words sent Wei Yunhang into deep thought. He didn’t understand the implications. ’How could helping Lin Yun in turn help me eliminate the organization’s branch in Fire City?’

"Brother Lin, we’re brothers. Let’s just speak plainly," Wei Yunhang said, his expression turning serious as he recognized the gravity of the situation.

"Alright. I’ve already uncovered some leads on the mysterious organization in Wind City. And the most crucial point is this: if you help me eliminate the branch in Wind City, the Celestial Spirit Auction House will help you eliminate the one in Fire City..." Lin Yun said slowly.

"The Celestial Spirit Auction House?" Hearing Lin Yun’s words, Wei Yunhang was even more shocked. He knew exactly what kind of power the Celestial Spirit Auction House wielded—it was a hegemonic force on the Celestial Spirit Continent, capable of going head-to-head with the Pharmaceutical Instrument Master’s Guild.

’If I could truly gain the support of the Celestial Spirit Auction House,’ he thought, ’forget just one branch of the mysterious organization in Fire City. I wouldn’t even be afraid of opposing the Pharmaceutical Instrument Master’s Guild itself.’

"Brother Lin, I know the rules of the Celestial Spirit Auction House. What makes you so certain they would help me eliminate the organization in Fire City?" Wei Yunhang asked.

With a faint smile, Lin Yun leaned close and whispered something in Wei Yunhang’s ear. As he listened to Lin Yun’s words, Wei Yunhang’s expression grew increasingly shocked.

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