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Chapter 81 Searching for a Master (Continuing the fifth update, soliciting subscriptions and monthly passes)

Chapter 81: Chapter 81 Searching for a Master (Continuing the fifth update, soliciting subscriptions and monthly passes)

Lin Xing and Bai Yiyi returned to the village within the Mirror World, and the first thing they wanted to do was to gather intelligence and understand the current situation in East Cliff Prefecture.

After all, since the defeat and death of Commander Zhang, they had not returned to the Mirror World for many days, and their knowledge of the state of affairs in Dongya Prefecture was completely in the dark.

Then, Lin Xing and Bai Yiyi quickly saw the peace notice at the entrance of the village.

Looking at the contents of the notice, the Puppet Girl said, "As expected, East Cliff Prefecture is now under the control of the Heavenly Will Sect. They have even started to pardon the deserters under Commander Zhang."

"Lin Xing, what are you planning to do next?"

Just as Lin Xing was pondering, another villager came up and posted another notice, then read it aloud.

The notice said that the Holy Daughter of the Heavenly Will Sect was currently in Shanghe County, and if her disciple who once ate with her saw this, he could go to find her at any time.

Seeing this announcement, Lin Xing’s eyes flickered slightly, for Jing Shiyu was the very person he intended to seek out this time.

As the Holy Daughter of the Heavenly Will Sect, she not only had extensive knowledge and familiarity with the skills and experts of various factions in Lin Xing’s mind but also possessed a wealth of intelligence.

"If it’s her, maybe she knows."

At least Jing Shiyu knew much more than Bai Yiyi, who was known as the legend of Martial Arts by his side.

Seeing Lin Xing’s expression, Bai Yiyi curiously asked, "Lin Xing, could it be that you are the one mentioned in this notice?"

After seeing Lin Xing nod, the Puppet Girl immediately spoke up, "Aside from me, you recognized Jing Shiyu as your master too? When did this happen?"

Lin Xing explained, "It’s just Jing Shiyu who unilaterally calls me her disciple. I’ve never acknowledged it."

The Puppet Girl nodded stiffly and said with a cold tone, "Lin Xing, you can’t just casually recognize the master of an Evil Woman from a cult, or else you’ll be hunted by everyone in the martial arts world in the future."

Lin Xing said, "I didn’t intend to become a disciple, but I do indeed have something to ask her this time."

The Puppet Girl quickly said, "What do you need to ask that Evil Woman for? You could ask your master—me. I’ve roamed the Martial Arts world for so long, what don’t I know?"

So, Lin Xing asked, "Then, Master Bai, do you know of any methods to control memory?"

"Ah?"

Lin Xing nodded, "Okay, I’ll still go find Jing Shiyu."

Bai Yiyi felt a strong sense of frustration surge in her heart, "How could this be? I remember dominating the Martial Arts world and being famous all over, so why can Lin Xing always ask so many questions I don’t know?"

"How come I don’t remember there being so many messy issues in the Martial Arts world back then?"

Subsequently, the two rushed toward Shanghe County.

When Lin Xing arrived at the outskirts of Shanghe County, he found that the battlefield had been largely cleared.

However, many dried bloodstains could still be seen on the ground, seemingly recounting the cruelty of that day’s battle.

Lin Xing came to the city gate and directly stated his purpose to the guards.

The guards looked at each other; they had been repeatedly instructed on what to do if someone claiming to be the person from the announcement arrived.

And looking at the fair and robust Lin Xing standing before them, it was evident he was no ordinary person.

So, the guards dared not neglect him, and one of them led Lin Xing into Shanghe County, to the temple of the Heavenly Will Sect.

After waiting in the reception room for a short while, Lin Xing heard hurried footsteps approaching.

As the door was pushed open, there before him stood Jing Shiyu, who, in his memory, always seemed to have effects like a thin face, big eyes, and long legs, amongst others.

Only this time, Jing Shiyu’s eyes also revealed a weariness that was not present before.

Upon seeing Lin Xing, Jing Shiyu couldn’t help but smile, "Lin Xing, I just knew you would come looking for me."

Although she had marveled many times since childhood, at this moment, Jing Shiyu couldn’t help but exclaim again about her considerable charm.

Looking at Lin Xing before her, thinking about how he had even internally fought with Commander Zhang’s men for her, the corners of her mouth involuntarily curled up.

Sometimes when she thought of Lin Xing, she would feel that his talent, appearance, and character, amidst this chaotic world, could all be considered top choices of the times.

Unfortunately, he was still younger than her, and his strength was also somewhat weaker, and there was the situation within the Heavenly Will Sect...

Jing Shiyu sighed inwardly and directly said, "Lin Xing, join the Heavenly Will Sect, and from now on, I will be your master."

A cold huff came through.

Jing Shiyu looked towards the direction of the cold huff and discovered a delicate-looking girl sitting there, holding a doll, currently... staring at her with a wooden expression.

Jing Shiyu asked curiously, "Lin Xing, who is this?"

"She’s my friend," Lin Xing said. "I’ve come today to ask for your help with something."

Bai Yiyi felt uncomfortable inside, "Still a friend? Can’t he even say ’master?’ Does Lin Xing think I’m a master that would embarrass him?"

After hearing Lin Xing’s question, Jing Shiyu thought for a moment and said, "I do know of a reclusive expert who seems to have researched into the arts of memory and soul."

"However, he never meets with outsiders; I’m afraid it would be impossible for you to see him on your own."

Lin Xing asked, "Then what should I do? Does he need anything done?"

Seeing the anxious look on Lin Xing’s face, Jing Shiyu said, "Is this matter very important to you?"

Lin Xing nodded earnestly, "Extremely important, it’s about whether I am... still myself."

Jing Shiyu softened at his sincere appearance, "Alright then, I’ll take you to meet him this time. He owes me a favor, and if I ask him, he will certainly help you."

After agreeing, she thought to herself that now was indeed a time when talent was needed, and leaving for a while for someone like Lin Xing could be permissible.

Upon hearing this, Lin Xing showed a cheerful expression, "Then I will also owe you a favor. If there is anything you need help with, you can always ask me."

So, Lin Xing rested for a day, and the next day he rode off with Jing Shiyu out of Upper River County.

Looking at Lin Xing, who seemed very clumsy riding a horse, Jing Shiyu laughed, "Don’t you know how to ride a horse?"

Lin Xing struggled to control the horse underneath him and said, "This one is a bit different from what I’ve ridden before."

Bai Yiyi felt her face darken, thinking, "Lin Xing couldn’t be talking about me, could he?"

Jing Shiyu rode up to Lin Xing and grabbed his reins, "Well then, let your master teach you how to ride a horse for the next few days."

Watching the interaction between Lin Xing and Jing Shiyu, Bai Yiyi suddenly felt as if she were superfluous, like mere decoration.

She thought to herself, "As expected of the Evil Woman from a heretical sect, she doesn’t act like a master at all."

And soon after Lin Xing’s departure from Upper River County.

A woman with a veiled face stood on the city walls, watching the three figures departing in the distance, and asked, "Are you sure the one who left with Jing Shiyu was Lin Xing?"

The man beside her slowly lifted the hood off his head, revealing himself as Zhao Yuan, once one of the four Deputy Generals under Commander Zhang.

At this moment, as Zhao Yuan watched Lin Xing fading into the distance, he spoke with a tone full of hatred, "Could I mistake him? That is definitely Lin Xing."

The veiled woman watched as Jing Shiyu’s figure disappeared into the distance, murmuring, "Since you brought this foolishness upon yourself, you can’t blame me for being heartless."

She turned to Zhao Yuan and said, "Go back and tell them, as long as the Xingxiao Sect agrees to my terms, I can cooperate with you one time, but the specific arrangements must be up to me."