Six Desires Demon Lord

Qin Siyu really didn't understand Lin Yu enough.

If she knew Lin Yu well enough, she would know that Lin Yu actually rarely praises other people's "acting skills".

He has very high standards for "acting"—high standards for himself, and even higher standards for others.

Although he might relax his standards depending on whether the other person is an "amateur" or "has only been learning for a short time," no matter how relaxed he is, Lin Yu will only "not slander" them, he cannot go against his conscience to praise them.

Acting skills that Lin Yu genuinely praises are truly rare; they must be impeccable in every aspect for Lin Yu to feel they deserve praise and appreciation.

Once Lin Yu appreciates you, it means... he will spend more time paying attention to and analyzing every detail of you.

Microexpressions, gestures, tone of voice... Lin Yu would meticulously record and observe all aspects of the other actor, who was also an "excellent" Actor, in order to improve his own acting skills.

This could even be considered a spontaneous, uncontrolled behavior.

Therefore, during his time with Qin Siyu, Lin Yu gradually analyzed her and soon discovered one of Qin Siyu characteristics.

This guy is indeed very talented in "acting," and his talent may even rival that of some top-tier Actor. However, perhaps due to the fact that there is practically no "film and television" in the Prison Mountain Realm, and even "drama" is quite rare... this Qin Siyu simply understands "acting" as "imitation."

Her "performance" lacked originality and creative elements. Although she didn't simply copy but genuinely understood the material, a skilled actor like Lin Yu could quickly spot it.

This guy's expression, movements, little habits, tone of voice... are exactly the same as Li Nian's, exactly the same.

In other words...

If Lin Yu were to impersonate "Li Nian" to deceive the "Freedom Alliance" or other people close to Li Nian, Lin Yu would act the same way.

Therefore, this guy must know Li Nian very well.

For some reason, after seeing herself and Jian Cunyi, she determined that she needed to play a "role" that was weak and non-threatening... so she chose to play Li Nian.

So... Lin Yu even first identified that this girl was playing Li Nian, and that although she was good at acting, she wasn't good at "originality," before deducing in reverse that her name "Guan Night Orchid" must have been borrowed temporarily.

But that alone wasn't enough for Lin Yu to pinpoint the other party's identity as "Qin Siyu".

However... he felt that this was indeed a high-probability event, after all, the tone with which Li Nian mentioned this "Qin Siyu" made Lin Yu feel that... if this Qin Siyu was a guy who was good at acting and deceiving, it wouldn't be surprising.

At the same time, if the other party is "Qin Siyu", it also explains why she needs to play Li Nian.

Considering that Li Nian said she and her opponent fought evenly and that she wasn't joking... Qin Siyu 'Heroine fighting skills in direct combat are probably quite worrying.

She definitely needs to demonstrate her harmlessness.

Therefore, Lin Yu's choice was naturally to confidently call out the other party's name to test the waters.

Judging from Qin Siyu's reaction at this moment... Lin Yu knew that he had made the right bet.

The woman in front of me is Qin Siyu.

He smiled modestly and responded to Qin Siyu's question.

"It's just a coincidence—I happen to know a guy known as the 'Master Thief,' so... it's really not difficult for me."

Qin Siyu was stunned by Lin Yu's words, then somewhat annoyed. "So that's how it is... How infuriating! It's because of this!"

She gently rubbed her forehead, then waved her hand. "Forget it, being exposed for such a reason... I can only say it's just bad luck, my fate. I'm really doomed!"

Lin Yu spoke up, "I'm very curious, what is your purpose... why are you unwilling to show your 'true face' to others?"

"Playing the role of a 'Master Thief,' misappropriating the name 'Guan Night Orchid'... what exactly is the purpose of all these unnecessary actions?"

Lin Yu looked at Qin Siyu and asked.

Qin Siyu looked at Lin Yu: "And what about you—why did you and that 'Brother Jian' dress up as Yaomo?"

Lin Yu sighed, "You really could tell."

"You acted very much like Yaomo, but your 'Brother Jian' is a bit lacking," Qin Siyu paused and said, "But even if that 'Brother Jian' acted as well as you, it wouldn't be enough. His face, that birthmark... he's too famous."

Qin Siyu pointed to her cheek, where Jian Cunyi's birthmark was located.

"He knows the head of the Eight Desolations Martial Arts School... Do you think I wouldn't know the famous 'Feng Shui Master,' Daoist Master Xingyi?"

Lin Yu belatedly realized what Qin Siyu meant after hearing her words.

"I see... It seems Brother Jian isn't as low-key as I thought!"

"How could someone who can single-handedly kill Twelve-Guans Yaomo and even eliminate Demon King be low-key?" Qin Siyu shook his head and said, "You outsiders always underestimate your influence... To be honest, if you hadn't been acting with Daoist Master Xingyi, I really wouldn't have been able to tell if you were Yaomo or not."

"But since you've been acting together with Daoist Master Xingyi, you can't possibly be a bad person... I trust Daoist Master Xingyi."

Qin Siyu explained earnestly.

Lin Yu looked at Qin Siyu and sighed, "So, it seems I've been held back by Brother Jian."

"But since you've heard of Brother Jian's character, you have even less reason to deceive him. Why then do you use a false identity and pretentious manner to try and deceive Brother Jian and me?"

Qin Siyu said in a low voice, "I did intend to make you two lower your guard... because, although I know Daoist Master Xingyi is an upright person, I am not..."

"Although I'm not from the Yaomo side, since you know the 'Master Thief,' you should also know that I'm a 'thief,' and I cultivate unorthodox methods... I'm completely different from Daoist Master Xingyi, who has a righteous Daoist Sect of Orthodoxy and esoteric Mystic Gate."

Hearing this, Lin Yu roughly understood that Qin Siyu might not be that well-informed. Otherwise, she would have found out that Hunyuan Dao Palace, one of the Four Great Daoist Sects and the leader of the Mystic Gate, was at odds with Jian Cunyi. Therefore, it was inappropriate to say that Jian Cunyi completely upright person.

Even though Qin Siyu was unaware of this, Lin Yu was still somewhat curious.

"But even if we're not on the same path, Brother Jian wouldn't harm you, would he?"

Qin Siyu nodded. "Yes, but... what if I were the one to harm him?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Yu suddenly felt a chill in his chest and throat.

"Hiss--!"

A faint whooshing sound rang out, Qin Siyu suddenly made her move, her ten fingers bent, the tips like hooks and knives, aiming straight for Lin Yu's vital points.

"I'm sorry... I have to survive!"

Qin Siyu wasn't particularly strong, but her movements were incredibly fast! So fast that even Lin Yu could barely see them!

Moreover, the pure and refined True Essence she possessed on her fingertips was absolutely at the level of a top-tier expert in the martial arts Prison Mountain Realm!

Even considering this speed, Qin Siyu is among the top tier in the elite class!

If we also take age into account, Qin Siyu is one of the top figures among the younger generation of martial artists—at least Lin Yu is certain that among martial artists of the same age in the Prison Mountain Realm, the number who could survive Qin Siyu's two finger-claw techniques against him at this moment is no more than one hand's worth.

This was somewhat beyond Lin Yu's expectations, and he even cursed Li Nian in his heart.

"This time, we've really been screwed over by Li Nian!"

But...

Even if the prediction was wrong, it's impossible that Lin Yu would die as a result.

Although the opponent was already very fast, so fast that Lin Yu barely had time to react, Lin Yu could still cheat.

"Whoosh!"

Although the effect of the time-slowing buff was only temporary, it gave Lin Yu enough time to catch his breath and adjust, enough time for him to do a lot of things!

For example...

Activate [Gray Spirit Eye]!

The instant his opponent's fingertips touched him, Lin Yu's body transformed into a spirit form, causing Qin Siyu's sneak attack to miss its mark!

Qin Siyu watched as the person in front of her dodged her attack in a way she could not have imagined, as if they had become a ghost. Although she was a little surprised, she quickly adjusted her mindset.

"You strangers, your methods are so cunning and varied! You're utterly despicable!"

Qin Siyu spat softly, then immediately released his True Essence, forming an invisible blade of energy, and prepared to continue the pursuit.

But Lin Yu wouldn't give Qin Siyu another chance to make a move.

He spoke in a cold voice.

"Although I don't know why you would harm Brother Jian, or why you would try to kill me... it really wasn't a wise choice."

As Lin Yu spoke, he took a step back.

"Splash..."

A faint sound of water reached Qin Siyu's ears. Without giving it much thought, she was about to continue approaching when, in a daze, she saw...

A water ball appeared in Lin Yu's palm and then quickly disappeared.

Then, golden light emanated from behind Lin Yu.

"You've got one thing wrong, Qin Siyu... Actually, I really am a Yaomo."

As Lin Yu's voice rang out, Qin Siyu glanced at the golden light and immediately lowered her head, her expression Cataclysm drastically.

"Damn it, it's the Six Desires Demon Lord... Wasn't it supposed to be dead? How could it be here?!"

"The Six Desires Demon Lord is dead, you're right, but the one appearing here isn't the Six Desires Demon Lord."

Lin Yu's voice rang out leisurely. He raised his hand, and the golden light behind him condensed into the phantom of the God of Desire.

"You think Brother Jian is someone you can't mess with, so you're planning to target me first, is that it?"

"What a foolish and naive idea."

"Let me introduce you... The person behind me right now is the master of the Six Desires Demon Lord."