The Immortal Wife Is Like A Cloud
Chapter 1096

<h1text-align:" center"=""><spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Chapter 1096: So Simple It Feels Unsettling

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"This... this... I can only say that I'll do my best," the man surnamed Ye stammered, his eyes filled with a mix of excitement and resignation.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">He was well aware that Lin Ying's request for him to investigate at this moment was fraught with danger. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">However, he had no choice but to comply. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">On the other hand, he still held a sliver of hope for himself. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">On the other hand, he knew that at this point, Lin Ying had plenty of ways to force his obedience. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">If he refused outright, his fate would most likely be worse than death. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">By taking the risk, there was a chance that he might survive, and if he did, he might even earn some special reward from Lin Ying.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Ever since they had entered the Sword Qi Corridor and realized Lin Ying's true nature, they had all understood that survival depended entirely on one's luck.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Without hesitation, he unleashed the aura of a mid-stage Mystic Immortal Realm and took out a square formation disk. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">It was clear that this guy had some skill in formation.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Su Jingzhen and Qiu Yaoyao exchanged glances, their eyes closely following the footsteps of the man named Ye. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">As he approached the tomb, the formation disk in his hand continuously emitted a silvery-white light, seemingly clashing with the formation on the Shadow Sword Immortal's tomb. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">The closer he got to the tomb, the more turbulent the energy fluctuations became.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">However, the moment he stepped within one zhang of the tomb, a subtle but sharp intent emanated from the black mist above the tombstone. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">The next moment, Su Jingzhen and the others saw the man surnamed Ye freeze. The formation disk in his hand fell to the ground.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">The next moment, Su Jingzhen and the others were struck with horror. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">The mid-stage Mystic Immortal Realm aura around the man surnamed Ye vanished in an instant. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">His body was neatly split in two from head to toe. His soul didn't even have a chance to escape - he was beyond dead.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"This... such a subtle yet terrifying sword intent! Is it from the Shadow Sword Immortal?"

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Fellow Daoist Ye... just died like that?"

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Seeing the man surnamed Ye fall so easily and die without even understanding what had happened, the other three couldn't help but feel a sense of despair. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">They also felt a deep uncertainty about their own future. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">No matter how foolish they were, they had long since realized their role as cannon fodder. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">If Lin Ying could so easily send fellow Daoist Ye to his death, then when other dangers arose, the three of them would be no exception.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Even worse, if they tried to leave the Sword Qi Corridor on their own, they would likely perish under the sharp sword intent permeating the void without Lin Ying's special protection. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Once they boarded this ride, there was no getting off.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"The formation is so powerful... it seems I've harmed fellow Daoist Ye," 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Lin Ying said, her eyes showing a hint of regret as she looked at the bisected corpse. However, whether her remorse was genuine was anyone's guess.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Then, her eyes lit up with excitement. "But this confirms that not just anyone can enter the Shadow Sword Immortal's tomb. As long as I can get in, I don't have to worry about being disturbed."

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">As she spoke, her aura became even more elusive, closer to the black mist above the tombstone. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Then she turned her gaze to Su Jingzhen and the others. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Fellow Daoist Zou, Fellow Daoist Qiu, thank you for your protection on the way. Once I enter the Shadow Sword Immortal's tomb, our contract will be fulfilled. After that, I will honor the rewards I promised you. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">If the opportunity arises, I may even help you find suitable opportunities within the Sword Qi Corridor after I obtain the Shadow Immortal's spirit body."

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Her words left everyone stunned for a moment. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">No one had expected things to end so easily. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Aside from Sun Feilong, who had died earlier, and Fellow Daoist Ye, who had just been killed by the tomb's formation, hadn't they all made it through without any real danger?

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">The simplicity of it all made them feel uneasy.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Perhaps you're all confused and find it hard to believe what you're hearing. Maybe you even think of me as a scheming and sinister person. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">But the truth is, we've been quite lucky this time. We didn't run into any hostile teams.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Most importantly, I've already had fellow Daoist Ye test the formation. There's indeed an incredibly powerful formation here, so no one will be able to interfere with me. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">That's all that matters."

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Lin Ying's tone was now relaxed and casual.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Su Jingzhen and the others nodded silently, but they weren't about to take her words at face value. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Of course, if things were really this simple, it would be a good outcome.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Just then, a small chuckle echoed in everyone's ears.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"I never expected Senior Sister Lin to be so deeply hidden. On the surface, you're the Flying Snow Sword Immortal, but secretly, you're allied with the Shadow Sword Immortal. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">If I hadn't followed you all the way, you might have truly secured the position of the Tenth Saintess by obtaining the legacy of the Shadow Sword Immortal."

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Before the voice faded, streaks of light suddenly appeared in the area. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">When the figures materialized, it was none other than Hong Yu, Chen Lang, and their group.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">As they looked at the Shadow Sword Immortal's tomb, Hong Yu and the others were filled with shock and solemnity.