Chapter 30

After all, with Extermination and Yin Liting by his side, his reputation in the white path had risen significantly. Dealing with these people might not be as easy as turning over one's hand, but it would still be quite easy.

But there was one exception.

They were not in the white path camp.

This made perfect sense.

After all, from the overall plot, the righteous sects had an overwhelming advantage in the Battle of Bright Peak. Both he and Lady Li were in the white path, and it was highly likely that Yanran was also there. The three newcomers were on the advantageous side, so the seven veterans were very likely to stand on the disadvantaged side of the Ming Cult and the Heavenly Eagle Sect.

If that were the case, the possibility of them trying to curry favor with Zhang Wuji would be very high.

By changing the plot in this way, he was essentially delivering Zhang Wuji into their hands earlier than expected.

Lin Qing couldn't help but feel frustrated.

But regret was of no use.

The last piece of loot was a 12,000 silver ticket, along with the Heavenly Eagle Sect's [Hall Master Token of the Heavenly Micro Hall] that Yin Yewang carried.

[Hall Master Token of the Heavenly Micro Hall]: Can command the members of the Heavenly Micro Hall under the order of the Sect Leader.

Lady Li approached Lin Qing and whispered, "Zhu'er has woken up."

Lin Qing turned around and saw that Zhu'er was indeed awake.

"Did you kill that person?" Zhu'er was still weak, her lips blue, a sign of oxygen deprivation from being buried alive.

"He was killed by Uncle Yin," Lin Qing corrected.

"I understand," Zhu'er sighed. "Good, I am very grateful to you. My mother's revenge is finally avenged."

Lin Qing nodded. "Do you still want to go to Bright Peak to find Zhang Wuji?"

"I suddenly don't want to go anymore," Zhu'er shook her head sadly. "I just dealt with a womanizer. I'm afraid I might lose control if I see Wuji flirting with other women. I think I'll go back to the island to find Grandma for now."

Lin Qing nodded.

"I owe you a favor," Zhu'er struggled to stand up. "I will repay you."

She walked away.

Lin Qing did not stop her.

He had saved Zhu'er but killed her father. It was normal for Zhu'er to have complex feelings and not want to see Zhang Wuji for the time being.

Lin Qing also speculated that if he put in the effort to pursue Zhu'er, who had a 50-point favorability, he might not be unsuccessful.

But Zhu'er's appearance...

It was a hard injury.

Forget it.

Since he had obtained the hidden map, he had to visit the [Heavenly Eagle Sect Headquarters] to explore the hidden locations in this world.

The benefits were secondary; the main goal was to gain 5% of the Inner World exploration. Even if a major faction completed 100% exploration of the Inner World in the future, he could still be invited to become one of the challengers!

Although 5% of the world exploration was too little to challenge a major faction alone, Lin Qing was very resourceful. He could sell the [Invitation Letter]!

There were so many major factions; transferring the invitation letter would still bring him considerable benefits, enough to make a good profit.

However, the [Heavenly Eagle Sect Headquarters] as a hidden world location was said to be very difficult, or it wouldn't be so important.

Lin Qing, alone, had no confidence in exploring the [Heavenly Eagle Sect Headquarters].

He needed help from other adventurers.

The most practical way was Lady Li and her daughter!

This mother-daughter pair had no trust issues with him. As long as he improved their strength, it would be fine.

Originally, they should have accelerated their journey today, but after the intense battle with the Five Elements Flag and the Heavenly Eagle Sect, the five sects of Kunlun, Emei, Wudang, Hengshan, and Songshan were all exhausted. The Ming Cult's resistance was also very strong, causing heavy casualties.

After a discussion among the leaders and main figures of the five sects, they decided to rest early and continue the journey the next day.

Lin Qing finally had a day to calm down.

After setting up camp, Lin Qing sat alone in his tent.

There was not a lack of things to do, but rather too many, and he didn't know where to start.

The [White Eyebrow Eagle Claw Technique] needed practice to improve its level and strength.

The [Heavenly Eagle Sect Headquarters] map needed to be studied for preliminary work.

Zhou Zhiruo needed to be pursued to increase her favorability, though his charm was of little use.

At the very least, he should visit the injured Extermination and Yin Liting to win the favor of these two martial arts experts.

But Lin Qing didn't want to do any of it.

He was very tired and needed to rest.

Finally, Lin Qing stood up.

He walked to a tent, spoke a few words to the Emei Sect disciple guarding it, and the disciple left happily.

He lifted the curtain and entered.

Yin Wufu and the other two were still imprisoned.

Seeing Lin Qing, who had killed Yin Yewang, the three men's eyes blazed with anger, and they grunted.

Lin Qing walked to Yin Wufu, removed the hemp from his mouth, squatted down, and smiled faintly. "I ask, you answer."

"You scoundrel!" Yin Wufu roared. "You killed the Young Sect Leader; the Old Eagle King will not let you off!"

Lin Qing kicked him and put the hemp back.

He still had some secrets to ask these three men.

As servants of Yin Tianzheng, they were very important to Lin Qing. He needed to deal with the threat of Yin Tianzheng, explore the Heavenly Eagle Sect Headquarters, and use the Sect Leader Token, all of which required these three men.

But how to make them submit?

A demonic smile flashed across Lin Qing's face.

"The Old Eagle King, Yin Tianzheng, will of course come to seek revenge," Lin Qing said calmly. "But I will tell him that I, a mere third-generation disciple of Wudang, with low martial arts, was able to kill Yin Yewang only because you three were my insiders. Do you think the Old Eagle King will believe it?"

The three men's eyes blazed with anger.

Lin Qing continued, "It doesn't matter if he doesn't believe it. Look..."

He flipped his hand.

The [Sect Leader Token of the Heavenly Eagle Sect] appeared in his palm.

The three men were shocked; they could tell it was a complete Sect Leader Token.

With this token, he could command the heroes of the Heavenly Eagle Sect!

"If you three don't reveal this secret, how will others know?" Lin Qing chuckled. "Seeing this, even if Yin Tianzheng trusts you, you will eventually be killed by him!"

Yin Wufu and the other two looked despondent.

They knew they were in a bind.

Who knew how this Song Qing could be so cunning, even knowing such secrets.

"You three have a choice," Lin Qing squatted down and smiled coldly. "I have a way to not only keep you alive but also make you high-ranking officials in the Heavenly Eagle Sect. Are you interested?"

"High-ranking officials? What kind of officials?"

"Of course, the Hall Master of the Inner Three Halls!" Lin Qing smiled. "The Hall Master of the Heavenly Micro Hall, the Hall Master of the Purple Micro Hall, and the Hall Master of the Heavenly Market Hall. Do you want to be one of them?"

He removed the hemp from their mouths.

"Scoundrel!" Yin Wufu, the most loyal, shouted. "To betray the Old Eagle King, you can dream!"

"Too bad!" Lin Qing shook his head. "Would you rather die in disgrace than seek a future? I ask you, if you were to gain Yin Tianzheng's trust again, could you become a Hall Master of the Inner Three Halls?"

Yin Wulü shook his head.

Lin Qing smiled. "But I can make it happen! Look at this!"

He flicked his wrist and threw a thick stack of silver tickets!

Yuan Dalong silver tickets!

Exchangeable for silver at any major town or city!

This was ten thousand taels of silver!

Lin Qing's massive silver attack made Yin Wufu and the other two almost pop their eyes out!

They were not strangers to silver. As servants of Yin Tianzheng, the White Eyebrow Eagle King had rewarded them generously. Otherwise, how would these bandits willingly serve the White Eyebrow Eagle King?

But ten thousand taels of silver + the position of a Hall Master of the Inner Three Halls!

It was enough to make anyone envious.

But Yin Wufu and the other two still did not move.

Lin Qing finally threw out his ultimate trump card.

He showed the secret map of the [Heavenly Eagle Sect Headquarters] he had obtained from Yin Yewang to the three men, flashing it briefly.

"You must know that the Heavenly Eagle Sect has a treasure vault. And I have the Sect Leader Token," Lin Qing said calmly. "Do you want to get rich? It's up to you."

"You three, think it over. I'm putting it bluntly. If you all refuse to surrender, I will execute you tonight!" Lin Qing said coldly. "I don't want the secret of my [Sect Leader Token] to be exposed, so I can't let you live. Either become my servants or die. If I find out anyone is two-faced, I will execute all three of you! Those who want to surrender, give me a token of submission! The winner gets this!"

He threw out the [Hall Master Token of the Heavenly Micro Hall]!

The position of the first Hall Master of the Inner Three Halls was waiting!

Yin Wufu, Yin Wulü, and Yin Wushou looked at each other, silent but with deep thoughts in their eyes, struggling internally.

Lin Qing did not allow them to be neutral. They had to either fully surrender or die together.

Lin Qing quietly cut their ropes and left. The three had been given a muscle relaxant and could not use their internal energy, so he was not worried about them escaping.

Inside, the sound of intense arguments could be heard.

In the end, the verbal battle turned into a physical one.

The three brothers, who had once been close, finally turned on each other under the temptation of wealth and power, as Lin Qing used the strategy of "two peaches to kill three scholars."

Some were determined to die rather than surrender, while others decided to surrender.

The candlelight flickered, and the sound of axes could be heard.

Lin Qing was monitoring the situation inside.

What surprised Lin Qing was that the one who survived was Yin Wufu, who had always been the most loyal to Yin Tianzheng!

Yin Wulü, who advocated surrender, lay dead.

Yin Wufu, after killing Yin Wulü, was choking Yin Wushou to death.

Just as Yin Wushou was about to die, Lin Qing suddenly rushed in and kicked Yin Wufu to the ground.

Yin Wufu, his face covered in blood, looked at Lin Qing coldly.

Lin Qing thought he was about to attack the surrenderers and was ready to strike, but Yin Wufu suddenly knelt down!

"Master! From now on, Yin Wufu is your servant."

Lin Qing frowned.

"You surrender?"

"I was prepared to surrender long ago," Yin Wufu said respectfully. "I just pretended to be loyal to show Yin Wulü and Yin Wushou."

"Yin Wulü saved you before," Lin Qing said coldly. "Why did you kill him?"

"Master was mistaken. He was the most loyal to Yin Tianzheng," Yin Wufu sighed. "Let me show you something."

He searched Yin Wulü's body and pulled out a blood-stained token from his inner clothing.

Lin Qing took it and found it was the Hall Master Token of the Heavenly Micro Hall.

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