The Evil Yi Yun

"Regarding the alliance..." the butler hesitated for a moment before saying, "The Lineage is indeed facing this choice, and many high-ranking elders are inclined to it..."

Upon hearing the steward's words, Yi Yun's heart sank. So, they really wanted to form an alliance!

He had just arrived in the Tianyuan Realm, and his strength was far too weak compared to this world. Was he really going to have to start his adventures alone? And what if he faced the pursuit of the Shentu Family?

"They're interested? What are those old guys thinking? The Shentu Family is no good. Forming an alliance with them is like asking a tiger for its skin."

Su Jie immediately started cursing.

The butler smiled wryly, "Elder Su, please let me finish. Actually, this matter is somewhat related to you..."

"Huh? It has something to do with me?" Su Jie was taken aback.

"To be precise, it's related to your apprentice, Miss Xin Tong..."

Lin Xin Tong?

Yi Yun's heart skipped a beat. Could it be related to Lin Xin Tong being summoned back to the Lineage before?

What the butler said next confirmed Yi Yun's guess.

"Elder Su naturally knows about Miss Xin Tong's meridians..."

The butler glanced at Yi Yun and said cryptically that he didn't want to discuss Lin Xin Tong in front of Yi Yun. However, Su Jie simply waved his hand, indicating that the butler didn't need to worry about Yi Yun, and said, "Just say what you want to say."

"Hmm... Innate Yin Meridian, one will die within five hundred years of age, almost severing one's path to martial arts; it can be considered an incurable disease."

"This is a pulse cursed by heaven, but... once one defies heaven with human effort and reconnects this Innate Yin Meridian, an incredible transformation will occur. In ancient times, there was an unparalleled empress who reversed her Innate Yin Meridian, ultimately soaring to the heavens in cultivation and becoming the number one person of her time, unmatched by anyone. Her strength is immeasurable... It is rumored that this empress is far stronger than the current Supreme Elder of my Lin family and the Ancestor of the Shentu family..."

"Two years ago, the Shentu Family discovered an ancient Savage Heaven Technique formula in a secret realm, which is suspected to be related to that peerless empress..."

"The Shentu Family believes that this ancient Savage Heaven Technique formula may be able to restore Miss Xin Tong's Fatal Meridian, which is why the Lineage's higher-ups urgently summoned her back."

"However, the Lineage's higher-ups still have doubts about this secret formula and are not entirely convinced. Although it is indeed an ancient secret formula of the Savage Heaven Technique, it may not truly be the work left behind by that peerless empress. Moreover... even if the formula can really cure this Innate Yin Meridian, the Lineage's higher-ups do not believe that the Shentu Family has the absolute ability to guarantee the successful refining of the Savage Bone Relic..."

Su Jie was stunned by what the butler said.

Over the years, he has taken Lin Xin Tong to countless places, but has been unable to find a way to restore her Innate Yin Meridian.

Now, the Shentu Family actually claims to have found the secret formula of the Savage Heaven Technique related to that Ancient Empress. How could Su Jie not be astonished?

Previously, although Lin Xin Tong was born into the direct line of the Lin family and was a genius girl who appeared only once in a thousand years, she was deeply loved by the Old Madam. However, because of her congenital incurable Fatal Meridian, her status in the Lin family was not actually very high.

In a large, established Lineage like the Lin family, everything must be done according to rules, and these rules can be described as cold and ruthless.

Children in large Lineage are bound to compete. Lin Xin Tong was favored by the Old Madam, which inevitably aroused a lot of jealousy. In addition, Lin Xin Tong was destined to die young and was practically crippled, so she did not live happily in the Lineage. Therefore, she followed Su Jie to go out and train.

However... if Lin Xin Tong's Fatal Meridian can be restored, her identity will be completely different. Once her Innate Yin Meridian are transformed, Lin Xin Tong's future will be limitless. This will be the most significant event in the history of the Lin family!

"What are the conditions?"

Su Jie said in a deep voice. He already had a bad feeling. Since the Shentu Family had such a secret recipe for the Savage Heaven Technique, they would not restore Lin Xin Tong Fatal Meridian nothing. They would definitely make demands.

It seems that only one condition could put the Shentu Family at ease...

"The condition is... to marry Miss Xin Tong into the Shentu Family. In this way, the Shentu Family will also gain immense benefits. Because Miss Xin Tong has a special physique, men who Dual Cultivation with her will receive tremendous opportunities, especially after Miss Xin Tong reconnects her severed Fatal Meridian. At that time, the men who obtain Miss Xintong's primordial yin will likely see their strength increase by a whole realm, and may even instantly comprehend the laws that Miss Xintong has comprehended..."

"In this way, the Shentu Family will have another peerless expert, at least at the level of Old Ancestor Shentu. Under normal circumstances, that person's future should be even stronger than Old Ancestor Shentu's..."

"Furthermore, with Miss Xin Tong marrying into the Shentu Family, she can also be considered a member of the Shentu Family. Suddenly, the Shentu Family has gained two more top-tier experts."

I see...

Yi Yun understood perfectly; the Shentu Family's plan was shrewd.

The Shentu Family is currently in a period of weakness, but by forming an alliance with the Lin family, they can safely weather this period.

And if they gain a direct disciple of at least the caliber of Old Ancestor Shentu, and a peerless empress, then the Shentu Family will likely become the number one Lineage in the Tianyuan Realm!

"Who is Miss Lin's betrothed?"

Yi Yun suddenly spoke up and asked.

When Yi Yun asked him a question, the steward frowned. He was actually quite unhappy. As a steward of a main peak, his status and position were naturally very high.

He was talking to Su Jie when Yi Yun, a mere disciple, suddenly interrupted and asked him a question. Didn't he know any manners?

Furthermore, he addressed Miss Xin Tong as "Miss Lin," a title you can casually use.

Because Su Jie was present, he didn't directly reprimand Yi Yun, but his tone was harsh as he replied curtly, "Naturally, it's Shen Shentu Nantian, the number one Shentu Family. Only he is worthy of Miss Xin Tong."

Shentu Nantian, it really is him!

Yi Yun took a deep breath. What a small world! Although he knew he would clash with Shentu Nantian after arriving in the Tianyuan Realm, he didn't expect it to happen so quickly. He had just arrived in the Tianyuan Realm and settled down when he got involved with Shentu Nantian.

"Marrying Lin Xin Tong means obtaining the purest primordial yin energy from her Pure Yin Body, breaking through a major realm in cultivation, gaining insights into Lin Xin Tong's laws, and also acquiring a wife who could become an unparalleled empress, and taking control of the number one Lineage in the future Tianyuan Realm..."

"So many good things have fallen on you. If all of these things actually happen, wouldn't I be furious?"

Yi Yun's face was gloomy; he had never been a generous person.

He and Jiang Xiaorou were both nearly killed by Shentu Nantian, and it was because of Shentu Nantian that he and Jiang Xiaorou were separated. Given this deep-seated hatred, how could Yi Yun just stand by and watch him rise to prominence and achieve great success?

"It really was that bastard!" Su Jie cursed. "Shentu Nantian a wolf in sheep's clothing, a complete scoundrel. How could Xin Tong marry him? What did the Lin family's higher-ups decide? Did they agree to it?"

Su Jie's face was grim; he had no goodwill towards Shentu Nantian whatsoever.

The butler said, "It hasn't been decided yet... but many high-ranking elders are inclined to agree. As for those elders who haven't agreed, they need to see proof of the Shentu Family's Savage Heaven Technique ability; first, they need to prove that they can cure Miss Xintong's Xin Tong incurable Fatal Meridian."

The butler's answer was exactly what Su Jie had expected.

For a large Lineage to remain powerful in the Tianyuan Realm, it must adhere to some inhumane family rules, the first of which is that the Lineage's interests must come first in everything!

If the Lin Lineage could produce another peerless empress, they would spare no effort to make it happen. The final decision of the Lin family elders' council is the supreme command, and no one can disobey it!

If the Shentu Family can truly prove that he can cure Lin Xin Tong incurable Fatal Meridian, then the Lin family will definitely agree to this marriage alliance, and no one's objection will matter.

Let alone one Su Jie, even ten Su Jie wouldn't be able to turn the tide.

Thinking of this, Su Jie sighed; he had no choice.

He glanced back at Yi Yun casually, only to see Yi Yun with a serious expression and a glint in his eyes, as if he were thinking about something.

"This poor child... is probably thinking about how to escape..."

Su Jie felt sorry for Yi Yun. Yi Yun was also unlucky. He was doing well in the Tai'a Divine Kingdom and was expected to enjoy wealth and glory in the future. However, he suddenly encountered Beast Tide and faced the danger of the country being destroyed. He finally got help from the Shentu Family, but was then targeted by Shentu Nantian and had a near-death experience.

Now that he's come to the Lin family with me, I thought I could stay here and cultivate properly. With the Lin family as my backing, I wouldn't have to be afraid of Shentu Nantian anymore, since the two families are enemies.

However, they just happened to run into an alliance between the Lin family and the Shentu Family!

The two sides had been enemies for so many years, but just two years ago they were about to become allies. When someone is down on their luck, even drinking cold water can cause them trouble.

Seeing his enemy enjoying boundless glory, about to receive a great opportunity, break through in cultivation, win the heart of a beauty, and possibly even become the ruler of the Tianyuan Realm in the future.

Yi Yun is forced to flee for his life once again, enduring endless pursuit. What greater tragedy could there be in life?

Su Jie sighed. He felt sorry for Yi Yun. Yi Yun was too weak right now and had no chance to grow.

Under these circumstances, no matter how tenacious or persistent Yi Yun was, Su Jie did not believe that Yi Yun had the ability to change anything.

Even Su Jie himself couldn't change the fact that the Lin family's higher-ups made a decision that no one could influence, as it concerned the Lin family's future.

Su Jie shook his head and stopped looking at Yi Yun's eyes darted around, a hint of sinister light flashing within them.

He didn't want to run anymore; he'd had enough of living on the run.

Now, not all the elders of the Lin family have agreed to this, so he still has time.

"Shentu Nantian... If I don't ruin your plans this time, I might as well cripple myself and become a monk!"

As Yi Yun pondered this, various thoughts raced through his mind, even a particularly wicked one suddenly popped into his head—

What if we made Shentu Nantian wear a green hat (a symbol of infidelity)?

...(To be continued~^~)