Told You I Can Turn Back Time
Chapter 105: No Need for a Second Move to Kill

Chapter 105: Chapter 105: No Need for a Second Move to Kill

"I’m telling you, whether it’s about seniority or personal strength, Jing Shiyu is utterly outmatched by her martial uncle," Bai Yiyi said confidently. "We don’t even need to talk about seniority; Xuanzhenzi is not only Jing Shiyu’s martial uncle but also the Supreme Elder of the Heavenly Will Sect. His authority within the sect far surpasses hers."

"Unlike me, your master," Bai Yiyi continued, "if we talk about seniority, I would be considered a revered ancestor in the Taiqing Sect."

"As for strength, I heard that Xuanzhenzi has already mastered the second legacy. They say that ever since he started, he’s been known for his cautiousness. Whenever he takes action, it’s often a killing blow. He’s carefully made his way to the position of Supreme Elder..."

Upon hearing about the second legacy, Lin Xing’s eyes flashed, and he asked, "He’s mastered the second legacy? If his strength is so formidable, why didn’t he come to Dongya Prefecture to deal with Commander Zhang earlier?"

Bai Yiyi snorted and said, "Dongya Prefecture has never been under the Heavenly Will Sect’s control. In these chaotic times, Xuanzhenzi naturally has his own territories to manage."

"Besides, as a Supreme Elder, he is high above the rest, focusing on his spiritual cultivation. Why would he need to personally enter the fray?"

"I think he sees this as an opportunity to come to Dongya Prefecture to reap some benefits and will go back before long. He has no time to invest in this place."

Lin Xing nodded silently, thinking that it was indeed the case. The Heavenly Will Sect had only invested in Jing Shiyu to let her venture out. The elders did not concern themselves with mundane affairs, and they were not willing to strenuously fight or manage a territory. Instead, they preferred to stay behind and seize the fruits of victory.

In the following days, Lin Xing still spent his time quietly cultivating and making preparations for a long journey in Jing Shiyu’s courtyard.

Even if he stayed within the confines of this courtyard, Lin Xing could feel the changes in the atmosphere of the entire city.

First, the daily delivered meals had gotten much worse. It was said that Jing Shiyu had lost much of her financial power to Xuanzhenzi, who had taken over many of her shops.

But at least Lin Xing still had meat to eat every day, while many followers of the sect, especially those from Jing Shiyu’s Protecting Sect Army, now had to make do with porridge.

Secondly, Jing Shiyu had not visited Lin Xing for a long time, and even Shuting, who used to come daily, was gone. Instead, a young servant brought messages, advising Lin Xing to hide in the courtyard and not go out.

And yesterday, someone even tried to break into Jing Shiyu’s home, claiming they needed to confiscate some illicit goods and capture thieves.

If it had not been for the Protecting Sect Army sent by Jing Shiyu, Lin Xing might have died a few more times.

But other nearby courtyards were not as fortunate; Lin Xing often heard various shouts and arguments, suggesting that homes were being forcefully invaded and searched.

And today, Lin Xing was in the study, taking inventory of talisman paper.

He had spent these days drawing talismans with yellow paper, cinnabar, and spiritual thoughts – Clear Wind Talismans, Spirit Fire Talismans, Amulets, Evil Suppression Talismans... He had made more than thirty of each.

With stacks of talisman paper organized, Lin Xing thought to himself, "The preparations are almost complete, and it’s probably time to leave."

Just then, he heard some noise from outside. Looking at the toy climbing in through the dog door, gnawing as it crawled, he asked, "Master Bai, did you go out to gather information again?"

The cat toy patted the dust off itself and huffed, "If it weren’t for me, Master your life would be devoid of any news, completely in the dark."

"Let me tell you some big news. I heard that today Jing Shiyu had a huge argument with Xuanzhenzi, and one of her disciples was crippled by him."

Lin Xing exclaimed, surprised, "Has the conflict escalated to this point?"

The cat toy clicked its tongue and said, "Jing Shiyu can really hold her own. These past days she’s been continuously ceding parts of her wealth to Xuanzhenzi, and still, there’s conflict; Xuanzhenzi must have made some demand that completely crossed her bottom line."

After pondering for a moment, Lin Xing said, "Master Bai, could you help me ask Jing Shiyu if she needs my help?"

"If it had not been for her presence at the battle in the gorge, I might have indeed been captured by the Xingxiao Sect. If she’s in trouble now, I will definitely help her."

...

Inside the study.

Jing Shiyu, with a troubled frown, suddenly fixed her gaze toward the direction of the window sill.

When she saw the cat toy, her expression immediately relaxed, and she smiled slightly, "Haven’t you always been by Lin Xing’s side? Why are you here?"

Jing Shiyu had learned about the cat toy, a vessel for a remnant soul, during her time in the village where Xue Rong lived in seclusion.

However, she had only thought of it as Lin Xing’s pet and seldom interacted with it.

But at that moment, she saw the cat toy holding a broken ear, angrily saying, "Why do you keep so many dogs in your yard?! Look, my ear has been bitten off!"

A thought crossed Jing Shiyu’s mind, and she caught the cat toy, speaking softly, "Let me see."

"It’s okay, I’ll sew it back on for you."

She took out a needle and thread and began to carefully sew the ear back onto the cat toy.

Watching her, Bai Yiyi felt respected and said with satisfaction, "Hmm, Lin Xing sent me to ask if you need any help."

"The more dangerous, the better."

"Anyway, he’s not afraid to die."

Although Lin Xing hadn’t said those last two sentences, Bai Yiyi added them herself, thinking he would certainly agree with her.

Jing Shiyu, after hearing this, felt a warmth in her heart, but thinking of Xuanzhenzi’s situation, she shook her head, "It’s okay... I can handle it."

The power that Xuanzhenzi represented made it impossible for Jing Shiyu to use any of Heavenly Will Sect’s forces to resist.

And the strength that he himself possessed, which could only be mastered through the second legacy, left her with no hope of challenging him through personal martial force.

Especially since he was known as ’Reincarnation with a Single Sword’, his mastery of the sword had killed countless people, and it had been a long time since anyone had required him to draw a second blade.

Sighing in her heart, Jing Shiyu said indifferently, "Go back and tell Lin Xing to let me know before he leaves. The situation in the city is a bit chaotic now. I’ll arrange for someone to escort him out of the city, and I have a gift for him."

The cat toy touched its newly-sewn ear, nodded contentedly, and said, "Okay then, I’ll be going first."

...

Wangxing Pavilion, towering nine stories high, was located on the eastern side of the city and was the tallest building in Upper River County.

The building was originally constructed by local influential families, but since Xuanzhenzi from Heavenly Will Sect arrived, it had become his temporary residence.

At that moment, the rooftop was filled with light music and dancing, clinking cups and intertwined voices, as many prominent figures of Dongya Prefecture were hosting Xuanzhenzi.

With strength, status, and fame, the number of people seeking to make an acquaintance or pay a visit would never be scarce.

In the few days since Xuanzhenzi arrived in Dongya Prefecture, initially only the commanders from the Protecting Sect Army, disciples originally under Jing Yuwei, sect missionaries... and other internal sect figures visited him.

However, as he continuously stripped Jing Shiyu of her power in Dongya Prefecture, wealthy merchants from various counties, powerful families, leaders from various Daoist temples, fortresses, and gangs also began to throw banquets endlessly, seeking to engage in discussions and build relationships with him.

Each of them, before showing up, came prepared with various gifts.

Just the gold and silver given to him as tributes during these days were enough for a common family to spend for ten generations.

At the moment, Xuanzhenzi sat at the head of the gathering, his face flushed with drink, looking out at the city in the night. Suddenly, he spoke up, "You all know why I, Xuanzhenzi, have come down south to this territory of Dongya Prefecture."

"Poor niece, young in age, fell victim to a despicable thief’s assassination, now her bones lie unclaimed."

"I know there have been many rumors these days."

"But after my investigations, both open and secret, over the past few days, I have finally located that thief."