Chapter 39

~.<~>-~

Chewing raw herbs was a desperate measure. Although it was somewhat unrefined, it was better than dying. When he came, Lin Xi originally planned to refine some pills, but refining pills required time, and what Lin Xi lacked most was time. Therefore, the herbs he collected were all those with healing effects.

These healing herbs were extremely precious, even more so than those that enhanced one's power. They were materials for refining high-quality healing pills.

After chewing a bit of the herbs from the Fierce Beast Mountains, the girl's complexion visibly improved.

"Young Master, Elder Three..."

The girl lifted her head, her eyes already moist.

A hint of blood appeared in Lin Xi's eyes, and he said fiercely:

"I already know about Auntie's situation. This time, I will return and tear Meng Jun, that old scoundrel, to pieces!"

"What!"

The girl was shocked and suddenly lifted her head:

"No, no, no!... Young Master, you can't go back. Elder Three risked her life to send me out with a message, telling you not to return and not to try to save her. Elder Three told me to tell you to go as far as possible and never return to Five Thunder Mountain!"

Lin Xi's body trembled violently, and he felt a deep urge to cry. He never expected that Auntie would still be thinking about him, her nephew, at this moment.

In his previous life, as the heir of a martial arts family, Lin Xi mostly felt the heavy responsibility on his shoulders and the threats from all sides. He never felt this genuine familial affection.

But in this life, in this world where he had only been for less than four months, Lin Xi felt this invaluable familial affection from another person.

"Meng Jun, I will make you pay the heaviest price!"

Lin Xi's eyes shot out deep hatred.

"Tell me the whole story."

Lin Xi said calmly.

The carriage was silent, and the girl immediately recounted the entire story. Everything was as Wei Buping had said: Meng Jun and others used Lin Xi as bait to lure Lin Ruyun out.

Because Lin Ruyun left in a hurry without notifying anyone, even the First Elder did not know her whereabouts. No one knew that Meng Jun and Wei Buping had already taken action against her.

Lin Ruyun knew that Meng Jun and Wei Buping would not let her go, so she fought to the death to hold them off, sending the girl to the Fierce Beast Mountains to bring a message to Lin Xi, telling him not to return.

The girl was already injured, and the long journey made her condition even worse. The Fierce Beast Mountains were vast, and she had no idea where Lin Xi was. So, she chose a clever way, waiting for Lin Xi on a distant road leading to Five Thunder Mountain.

"Senior Sister, think back to the situation at the time. Is there anything you might have missed?"

Lin Xi said.

He had a gut feeling that this matter was not as simple as it seemed.

Meng Jun's collusion with the Sun Yang Sect had a significant purpose.

Lin Xi already knew that Meng Jun and Wei Buping, in league with the Sun Yang Sect, intended to deal with the First Elder and bring Five Thunder Mountain under the Sun Yang Sect.

At first, Lin Xi's mind was filled with shock and anger. But now, as he calmed down, he immediately realized that Meng Jun and Wei Buping had no need to target Auntie Lin Ruyun, as it was not part of their plan.

After all, if things went wrong, they would not only fail to deal with Lin Ruyun but also alert the First Elder, which would be counterproductive. Unless—there was a reason they had to do it, a reason even more important than dealing with the First Elder.

"Right!"

The girl's brows relaxed, as if she suddenly remembered something:

"I heard them mention the Sect Master's wife, who seemed to have some connection with the royal family from which your mother came."

"What?!"

Lin Xi's heart was shaken. Almost instinctively, he thought of the mysterious "Ten Thousand Emperors Map" hidden in the scroll of his mother's portrait. His mother came from the royal family, and there was no doubt that the ultimate origin of the Ten Thousand Emperors Map was also the royal family.

"… At the time, Elder Three angrily cursed them, calling them Sun Yang Sect's lackeys. It seemed that this item was ultimately to be handed over to the Sun Yang Sect."

The girl said.

Lin Xi's mind raced, considering many possibilities. In his previous life, as the heir of a martial arts family, he stood out among many competitors not just because of his martial prowess but also because of his wisdom.

"Auntie will not be in immediate danger…"

Lin Xi quickly concluded. Since the matter involved his mother and the Ten Thousand Emperors Map, it was certain that Meng Jun and others would not kill Auntie Lin Ruyun until they had accurate information. However, if they confirmed that Auntie Lin Ruyun knew nothing, they would not hesitate to kill her.

Therefore, Lin Xi had to resolve the situation with Meng Jun and find Auntie's whereabouts before things worsened.

"Senior Sister, I will handle Auntie's matter. As for Meng Jun, you don't need to worry. —You might not know, but I have already killed Wei Buping and the Sun Yang Sect's elder who colluded with him!"

Lin Xi said solemnly.

"Ah?!"

The girl was shocked and looked at Lin Xi in disbelief.

Lin Xi did not speak but raised his arm. In an instant, his arm turned metallic, emitting a bronze glow.

"Indestructible Body!"

The girl exclaimed, her eyes wide with shock, almost losing her ability to think. If she had not seen it with her own eyes, she would never have believed that Lin Xi's martial arts had advanced to such a level in just a few months.

Lin Xi comforted the female disciple under Auntie's care and then fell silent, immersing himself in martial arts.

It was expected that upon reaching Five Thunder Mountain, a great battle would ensue. Lin Xi had to ensure that his physical and mental state were at their peak.

As the days passed, each day felt especially long for Lin Xi.

By the evening of the sixth day, Lin Xi could no longer sit still:

"Senior Sister, I will go ahead. You can follow the carriage later."

Without waiting for her response, he opened the carriage door with a whoosh and shot out like a bolt of lightning.

At the sixth level of martial arts, reaching the Divine Speed realm, one could move faster than a galloping horse. Lin Xi, now at the eighth level of the Indestructible Body realm, moved with incredible speed, his stamina lasting long. In the blink of an eye, the wind outside the carriage roared, and Lin Xi was already out of sight.

It was still a day's journey to Five Thunder Mountain, but Lin Xi could not wait any longer. Each day on the carriage, he was in a state of extreme anxiety. The closer he got to Five Thunder Mountain, the stronger this feeling became.

"I hope Meng Jun hasn't waited for Wei Buping to return and hasn't taken action yet."

Lin Xi's only hope was that by killing Wei Buping, he had disrupted Meng Jun's plans.

Wei Buping went to the Fierce Beast Mountains to obtain the Heavenly Fruit to feed Meng Jun's tiger-hound, hoping to make the beast stronger and increase the chances of dealing with the First Elder.

Now that Lin Xi had killed Wei Buping and obtained the Heavenly Fruit, he had undoubtedly disrupted their plans. However, this was not a foolproof solution.

The Sun Yang Sect had deeply infiltrated the Five Thunder Sect. In the Fierce Beast Mountains, there was a Dragon Power realm elder helping Wei Buping, and on Five Thunder Mountain, the action against the First Elder would certainly involve Sun Yang Sect's experts.

The sky grew darker, and the surroundings became unclear. Fortunately, there was an official road leading to Five Thunder Mountain. As long as he followed the road, he would not get lost.

Lin Xi exerted all his strength to reach Five Thunder Mountain.

Whoosh!

The wind howled on both sides, and Lin Xi felt his strength gradually waning. With a thought, Lin Xi immediately activated the "Overlord Stance" technique.

The "Overlord Stance" was a standing technique, but when Lin Xi tried to activate it while running, he unexpectedly found that it could also be used while running.

Strands of elemental energy formed a white mist, flowing into Lin Xi's body from all directions. Although it was not as strong as when Lin Xi was stationary, it was still quite effective.

This elemental energy continuously replenished Lin Xi's strength.

Buzz!

The air split like a wave, and Lin Xi quickly disappeared in the direction of Five Thunder Mountain along the official road.

...

As the lanterns lit up, Lin Xi arrived much earlier than expected.

In the distance, a mountain peak stood on the ground, with lights flickering on the peak. Unlike before, the number of torches on the mountain had nearly doubled, their light forming a glow that illuminated the outlines of the halls.

"Trouble!"

Lin Xi's heart skipped a beat. Despite the distance, he could clearly hear the loud voices.

Five Thunder Mountain was usually quiet at this time, and there would not be so many people.

"Something's wrong!"

Lin Xi's heart sank, and he accelerated, moving at full speed.

At the foot of Five Thunder Mountain.

"Stop!"

A loud shout, and several figures lined up, blocking Lin Xi's path. Their clothes were bright with a flame emblem, clearly marking them as Sun Yang Sect disciples.

"Looking for death!"

Lin Xi clapped his hands, stirring up a violent air current, and struck forward.

Boom!

A force like a mountain, creating a powerful shockwave, surged forward. With a loud boom, a row of Sun Yang Sect disciples screamed and were torn apart, their bodies disintegrated.

"Someone is intruding, stop him!"

Someone shouted in the darkness.

"I am the Young Master of the Five Thunder Sect, who dares to stop me!"

Lin Xi's anger flared, his voice like a bell, echoing through the air.

"What! It's the Young Master!"

Someone in the darkness exclaimed, clearly recognizing Lin Xi.

"Hmph, what Young Master. That's not the case anymore. The Second Elder will soon be the Sect Master, and he will decide who the Young Master is!"

Someone said coldly.

"Looking for death!"

Lin Xi's eyes turned cold, and in two swift steps, he appeared before the disciple who spoke. With a stretch of his hand, he grabbed the disciple like a chicken.

"Ah! Let me go. —Everyone, attack, kill him!"

The disciple did not expect Lin Xi to act so quickly, and with his Fourth Level Iron Bone realm cultivation, he had no chance to resist.

"Five Thunder Sect's rules: those who rebel against their superiors, betray their masters, and destroy the sect, shall be put to death!"

Lin Xi's fingers clenched, and with a crack, he snapped the disciple's neck like a chicken.

"Five Thunder Sect disciples, listen! Those who remain neutral will not be punished. Those who continue to attack and attempt rebellion will be considered traitors and will be executed according to the sect's rules!"

Lin Xi's voice, like thunder, echoed throughout Five Thunder Mountain.

For Meng Jun, the best time to take control of the Five Thunder Sect and kill the First Elder was at night. Now, with Sun Yang Sect disciples on Five Thunder Mountain, the situation was already dire.

Lin Xi was not a ruthless killer, but at this moment, showing mercy would be a sign of weakness.

"Hmph! Don't listen to his lies. Everyone, attack! The Second Elder will reward you heavily afterward!"

Seven or eight disciples surrounded Lin Xi. Some were Meng Jun's disciples, others were Wei Buping's, all extremely loyal. In the years when Lin Xiong did not interfere with sect affairs, they were all recruited by Meng Jun.

In other words, although they wore the Five Thunder Sect's uniform, they were no longer Five Thunder Sect disciples.

"Looking for death, I will grant your wish!"

Lin Xi's eyes turned cold, and his body emitted a fierce aura. He moved swiftly, and with a few palm strikes, he shattered the heads of the disciples who refused to back down, like smashing watermelons.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Lin Xi, like a god of death, charged up to the peak of Five Thunder Mountain, eliminating all who stood in his way. The Five Thunder Sect was no longer the same; in times of chaos, harsh measures were necessary. Now, only by stopping the chaos with force could he achieve peace.

c~.<~>-~

<a href="