The Immortal Wife Is Like A Cloud
Chapter 1084

<h1text-align:" center"=""><spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Chapter 1084: I'm Here, How Are You?

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Fellow Daoist Zou, Fellow Daoist Qiu, Fellow Daoist Shen, Lin Ying greets you."

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Lin Ying, who usually carried an air of aloofness, wore a faint smile as she approached Su Jingzhen and his companions. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">She showed no trace of the haughtiness one might expect from a saintess.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">The names she used-Zou, Qiu, and Shen-were aliases for Su Jingzhen and Shengana, while Qiu Yaoyao's name remained unchanged. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Su Jingzhen had taken on the identity of Zou Zeyu, the former saint of the Evil Moon Sect who had once foolishly tried to compete with him for affection. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Since Zou Zeyu was a figure from Qingzhou, there was little risk of exposure.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Lin Ying and the other high-ranking members of the Lin Clan could clearly see that when Su Jingzhen and his companions reached the 250th step, they had the ability to continue climbing.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"=""> In the eyes of the Lin Clan patriarch, Su Jingzhen and his group could easily reach the 500th step without any difficulty.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Given their potential and strength, the Lin clan had every reason to believe that Su Jingzhen and his companions would perform exceptionally well in the Sword Qi Corridor.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">From Lin Ying's perspective, the fact that Su Jingzhen and his group knew when to stop and retreat made her hold them in even higher regard. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Although it was obvious that Su Jingzhen and his companions were not native disciples of the Qingyuan Sect, they had provided information identifying themselves as such. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">For the sake of convenience, the Lin Clan decided to treat them as disciples of the Qingyuan Sect, avoiding unnecessary complications.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"If the three of you are available, would you like to follow me to my residence to rest for a while? We can discuss the details of our cooperation there," Lin Ying offered.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Su Jingzhen and his companions had no objection to this. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">They had no interest in the ongoing selection process in the square, and immediately followed Lin Ying to a luxurious mansion within the Lin clan. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">This mansion was one of the Lin Clan's most prestigious reception venues.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">The estate featured a vast lake, and at its center was an exquisite pavilion. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Lin Ying and Su Jingzhen's group sat across from each other in the pavilion, their expressions relaxed.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Since the three of you followed me here, I assume that you are sincere in your desire to enter the Sword Qi Corridor with me. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">I don't know your specific reasons for wanting to enter, but I have only one request: when the time comes, I need you to help me fend off the helpers brought by others and secure the opportunities I seek within the Sword Qi Corridor. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">For this, I need you to swear a Heavenly Dao Oath."

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">As she spoke, Lin Ying's expression was filled with anticipation. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">At this point, if she still treated Su Jingzhen and his companions as ordinary geniuses, she would not deserve her position as one of the Sword Land's Ten Great Sword Saintess.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Upon hearing this, Su Jingzhen, Qiu Yaoyao, and Shengana exchanged glances and smiled. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">They then proceeded to take the Heavenly Dao Oath as Lin Ying had requested. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">For them, this was a trivial matter. Since they were borrowing the Lin Clan's influence, it was only fair to offer some assistance in return. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Balancing cause and effect was something that Su Jingzhen and his companions valued highly.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Seeing the three of them swear the oath, Lin Ying felt a sense of relief. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Although Su Jingzhen and his companions' cultivation levels were clearly inferior to hers, she inexplicably felt a sense of security, as if victory was already within her grasp.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"May I ask, Saintess, when exactly will we enter the Sword Qi Corridor?" Su Jingzhen inquired.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Lin Ying replied without hesitation, "After the selection of helpers is completed today, we will return to Sword Land Headquarters tomorrow. The morning after, we will enter the Sword Qi Corridor."

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Su Jingzhen then asked another question, "I have one more question. The Sword Qi Corridor is the absolute holy ground of the Sword Land, containing the greatest opportunities. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Why is it being opened at this time, and why are you allowed to bring in external helpers? Isn't the Sword Land concerned that outsiders like us might obtain its many inheritances?"

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Upon hearing this, a confident smile appeared on Lin Ying's beautiful face. "Only core disciples of the Sword Land can obtain the inheritances inside. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">So if the three of you came with such intentions, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Focus on helping me, and when I get the opportunities I seek, the Lin Clan will not treat you poorly."

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Su Jingzhen smiled faintly at her words. "I only asked out of curiosity. I have no particular interest in the Sword Land inheritance."

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Lin Ying glanced at him, her smile suggesting that she saw through his intention, but chose not to comment. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">She didn't care. If Su Jingzhen and his companions insisted on trying to obtain the Sword Land's inheritance once inside the Sword Qi Corridor, they would learn the hard way.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">However, Su Jingzhen couldn't help but recall the scene at the Divine Dan Sect's ancestral tomb. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Back then, he hadn't expected much, but when the aura of the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss emanated from him, Lu Xuan and others had flocked to him. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">In essence, the Sword Qi Corridor of the Sword Land was similar to the Divine Dan Sect's ancestral tomb. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">If he were to reveal the power of the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss within the Sword Qi Corridor, he might be able to replicate his previous success.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Lin Ying then answered Su Jingzhen's first question. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"As for why the Sword Qi Corridor is being opened at this time and why so many core disciples are being allowed to enter, it involves some secrets of the Sword Land. I'm afraid I can't reveal that. Please understand."

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Su Jingzhen nodded and said nothing more. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">He knew that the so-called secret probably had something to do with Zhang Xiu.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">The group continued to chat in the pavilion for some time. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Lin Ying answered their questions to the best of her ability, and her attitude was far from arrogant. The discussion was pleasant and productive.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">During their discussion, Lin Ying also shared some news: the Qingyuan Sect had previously offended the Divine Sword Sect, and the Lin Clan had already sent someone to reprimand the Divine Sword Sect. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Even though Su Jingzhen and his companions were not true disciples of the Qingyuan Sect, this gesture from the Lin Clan earned Su Jingzhen's goodwill. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">With the Lin Clan's protection, the Qingyuan Sect would be safe, and this also helped Su Jingzhen and his companions settle a karmic debt, allowing them to focus on assisting Lin Ying without worry.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Not long after that, Lin Ying left. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">It was impossible for her to stay with them indefinitely. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">For the rest of the time, Su Jingzhen and his companions stayed peacefully in the estate, not bothering to inquire about where Li Lingxi and the others had gone. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">After all, with Ning Yao by Li Lingxi's side, her safety was assured.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Time passed quickly.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Golden text once again appeared before Su Jingzhen's eyes, signaling the arrival of the daily fixed points. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">At the same time, Lin Ying personally returned to the estate where they were staying.

[Daily Fixed Points: Zhang Xiu: 4, Shuang Jiang: 15, Feng Qingya: 18, Luo Yuebai: 18...]

[Remaining available points: 21,258].

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Seeing his points increasing rapidly, Su Jingzhen was in high spirits. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">With over 20,000 points at his disposal, if pushed to the brink, he could instantly open the Secret Repository and boost his cultivation to the peak of the Profound Saint realm or even the high-level True Saint realm. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Coupled with Little Green's assistance, the power of the world, and the Seven-Colored Purifying Flame, he might even be able to fight a genuine Immortal Lord.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">At this thought, he couldn't help but take a deep breath.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Am I really that powerful?

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">However, this was only a fleeting thought. For now, he wasn't keen on advancing too quickly.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">At this moment, Lin Ying's cool voice sounded again.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Fellow Daoists, it's time for us to set off today."

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Today, Lin Ying's expression was even more serious than the day before. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Something seemed to have happened, but Su Jingzhen and his companions didn't ask any questions. They simply nodded their heads and followed her.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Soon, they arrived at the Lin Clan's teleportation place, which was already crowded with people. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Standing next to the Lin Clan elders were seven young men with extraordinary bearing. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Among them were the five who had led the pack on the Divine Demon Staircase the previous day.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">When Su Jingzhen and his group arrived, the five young men's expressions turned complicated. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Obviously, Su Jingzhen's performance at the Divine Demon Staircase had left an indelible mark on their minds. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Almost immediately, Su Jingzhen felt several hostile gazes locking onto him.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"They've already marked you as an enemy. It seems that their goal isn't the Sword Qi Corridor of Sword Land, but Lin Ying herself. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">And now that Lin Ying is treating us so well, you've become their biggest rival," Qiu Yaoyao's teasing voice sounded in Su Jingzhen's ear.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">For ordinary talented cultivators, what could compare to winning the heart of a beauty like Lin Ying? If they could win her affection, they would have everything they desired. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">This event was undoubtedly the easiest opportunity for them to get close to Lin Ying and earn her favor.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Upon hearing this, Su Jingzhen took Qiu Yaoyao's hand and said, "No, no, I already have you. That's more than enough for me. Wildflowers can't compare to the fragrance of home."

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Although Qiu Yaoyao had altered her appearance, her current face was still quite beautiful. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">She couldn't help but roll her eyes at Su Jingzhen. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">While Su Jingzhen's words might be believable in other matters, when it came to this, they were only about 10% credible.

[Emotional Connection +66]

[Emotional Connection +66]

[Remaining Available Points: 21,390]

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Even though she knew that Su Jingzhen's words were likely insincere, Qiu Yaoyao still gave a double emotional boost. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Whether true or false, sweet words were always pleasing to a woman's ears.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Su Jingzhen and his companions paid no attention to the attitudes of the other seven who were about to become their teammates. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">When Su Jingzhen and his group arrived, many of the Lin Clan's higher-ups nodded in acknowledgement.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">After everyone had gathered, the Lin Clan patriarch stepped forward and made a few ceremonial remarks. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Then, Lin Ying led the ten of them onto the super-teleportation platform. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">This journey would take them directly to the headquarters of Sword Land.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">At this point, all the Lin Clan elders became serious once again. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">This journey might very well determine the fate of their clan for a long time to come.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Everyone, we leave it to you!"

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">As the spatial fluctuations on the teleportation platform began to surge, the Lin Clan members solemnly clenched their fists toward Su Jingzhen and the others.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">In a flash of light, Su Jingzhen and his companions disappeared from the Lin Clan's teleportation platform. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">By the time they reappeared, they were already thousands of miles away in the Sword Land headquarters.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">This journey to the Emperor's Realm had gone more smoothly than expected.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">As Su Jingzhen felt the sharp, sword-like aura permeating the air of Sword Land Headquarters, an image of a gentle, smiling figure appeared in his mind. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">He couldn't help but remember the heartfelt words that Zhang Xiu had left in the Clear Wind Mountain Valley. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">His heart was still filled with complicated emotions.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Back then, Zhang Xiu had said, "This journey will take me far into the unreachable heavens and earth, and it will be difficult to meet again..."

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">But now, even if heaven and earth were vast, he had traveled across mountains and rivers, bringing Ning Yao and fulfilling the promise he had made.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Sister-in-law Zhang Xiu, I'm here. How are you?"