A trip to Nine Cold Mountain
In a sense, the tracking methods of "Cold Cicada" are indeed quite covert.
Lin Yu believed that most "Player," even some "Tier 3" or "Tier 4" players, were actually unable to detect the methods planted by "Cold Cicada" just now.
The tracking method being used on Qin Siyu at this moment is too bizarre and too "unique".
Firstly, based on its rough perception... it was almost identical to the "qi and blood True Essence" flowing within Martial Artists's Meridians — Qin Siyu was Martial Artists after all, so it was only natural that some strange Life Force flowed within his blood and flesh.
Secondly, even with careful perception... it is actually very difficult to discern the nature of this energy.
It doesn't seem to be a method from any of the Supernatural System in the Ten Realms, nor does it seem to be a product derived from [Item] produced in the Ten Realms —even considering the Small World on the other side of the "Gray Domain," it doesn't seem to have anything particularly similar.
Lin Yu remembered that "Cold Cicada" had said that his [Item] were basically all made by himself.
At the time, Lin Yu thought the other party might be bluffing, but now it seems... it might be true.
After all, there was no information within the "Order" regarding the other party's "Profession".
Perhaps it is precisely a "Profession" that has its own system and can craft its own [Item].
Therefore, these "methods" that are outside the system are indeed difficult for ordinary "Player" to detect.
Just as rigorous security checks can detect firearms, controlled knives, explosives, or other dangerous chemicals, the people who design the security procedures generally understand the nature of these items.
However, if it carries an alien weapon made of alien materials that no one has ever seen before, and that alien weapon looks like a hamburger, it will most likely be overlooked.
Unfortunately, Lin Yu was indeed just a member of the Earth Defense Force who could recognize alien materials.
Because he had witnessed the "Life Authority" and possessed two Item directly related to "Life Force," Lin Yu's sensitivity to Life Force was extraordinary.
Furthermore... because he inherited the legacy of the Prison Mountain Realm, Lin Yu Lin Yu clearly understood what the flow of qi and blood and the direction of the Meridians should be like, so he could detect any abnormalities in the flow of energy immediately.
In addition...
Lin Yu was indeed inherently suspicious.
It was precisely because "Cold Cicada" displayed excessive intelligence and caution after their first meeting and confrontation that Lin Yu became convinced that she was a genuinely clever person, so he remained extremely wary of "Cold Cicada" from beginning to end.
Lin Yu always held intelligent people in high esteem—he genuinely believed that it was always right for him to be wary of a clever person, no matter what.
Just like Sima Yi standing beneath an empty city watching Zhuge Liang play the zither... Lin Yu felt that there was nothing wrong with what Sima Yi did.
If we had to point out something, Sima Yi's only problem was that he didn't think things through enough and suffered because he was unfamiliar with the "Empty City Strategy" tactic.
After all, this kind of scheme is hard to guard against when it's first conceived.
Just like Cao Shuang later, he really didn't expect that someone would swear an oath by pointing at the Luoshui and then go back on their word.
In particular, Lin Yu needs to be wary of not only "Cold Cicada," but also... "The Diviner."
"Cold Cicada" is not the only clever person who leaves a backup plan for others.
That bastard "Diviner" even has a criminal record.
All in all...
During his escape from Martial Town, Lin Yu repeatedly scanned and examined his own body and soul five times, Zhu Qiansi's entire body three times, and Qin Siyu's physical body and soul five times.
On the third time, Lin Yu discovered the special method implanted in Qin Siyu's body.
A careful comparison reveals that this method shares some similarities with the "toxin" that Old Zheng previously ingested, so it can be basically determined that it is indeed the method of "Cold Cicada's Chill".
Upon discovering this method, Lin Yu did indeed try to conceal or eliminate it.
But soon...
Lin Yu then realized something from the opposite perspective.
Since this method is so "secret," then... Cold Cicada is very likely to be quite confident that he will not discover this tracking method.
He certainly wouldn't believe he could discover it so quickly.
Therefore, what appears to be "the enemy is in the dark while we are in the light" is actually "the enemy is in the light while we are in the dark"!
This is similar to a radio communication facility secretly intercepted by the enemy during wartime—if our side knew this intelligence, we could actually use the radio to send false information to the enemy.
Lin Yu naturally had such a plan in mind as well.
Knowing that "Cold Cicada" would definitely come after him, he could have easily turned the tables and helped the other party and his three Yaomo...
Set a "trap"!
"This guy was commissioned by the 'Diviner'... Just like the information 'A'yu' gave, this 'Cold Cicada' is deeply bound to the 'Marauders,' so... if we consider the worst-case scenario, assuming the 'Diviner' has enough strength left after dealing with 'Feng Shui Master' Jian Cunyi and the 'God of Desire,' then I'll have to deal with 'Cold Cicada' and his three Demon Lord helpers, plus the 'Diviner,' the strongest 'Tier 4.'"
This is a situation that is so despairing and unbearable to even think about.
The Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord alone is someone who can directly confront Zhu Qiansi.
So...
It wasn't just "Cold Cicada" who wanted to eliminate him; Lin Yu also had ample and urgent reasons to get rid of them as soon as possible after they showed up.
"At least, we need to wait until Jian Cunyi and the 'Diviner' have a decisive battle... Otherwise, we can only hope that Jian Cunyi and the 'God of Desire' are the ones who have retained more strength!"
"Especially since Jian Cunyi and I also need to disrupt the 'Diviner's' plans, from a macro perspective we are on the offensive... This means that even if the final result of all the local skirmishes is a 'draw' with losses on both sides, it is still a failure."
Although Lin Yu had already obtained the inheritance of the Duxuan Sect, unearthed a portion of the treasure left to him by the Yun Jushi, and even proclaimed himself "the successor of the Yun Jushi" and began spreading the word, he couldn't say he had gained nothing; in fact, he could be said to have reaped considerable rewards...
But Lin Yu still hoped... that he and Jian Cunyi could indeed disrupt some of the "Diviner '" arrangements in this world.
At the very least, we need to figure out what the "Diviner" wants to do in the Prison Mountain Realm!
This kind of intelligence... is the most crucial.
It's not just the "Director," as a member of "Order," who should inquire about this crucial intelligence for the organization...
Lin Yu himself also needs this kind of information.
Although the identity of "Yayu" allows them to learn most of the "Marauders '" plans and movements from "A'yu," the exact purpose of the "Diviner" in the Prison Mountain Realm remains a mystery.
This gave Lin Yu a vague feeling that "Shenzhen" was just a cover, and that the Prison Mountain Realm might be the real key.
His ultimate goal was to completely control the entire chaotic situation that arose from the "Player Mutual Aid Society" election and took Stage in Shenzhen.
The movements of "Order," "Freedom Alliance," "Player Mutual Aid Society," "Psychology Society," and "Marauders"...
Lin Yu must have a complete grasp of everything—in fact, he needs to guide and influence the actions of several of these forces.
Lin Yu had never forgotten this purpose.
Therefore, whether it's based on investigating the "Diviner's " movements and arrangements, or because "Cold Cicada" itself appears as a variable.
I should do my best to... get rid of "Cold Cicada".
Exclude this intruder.
During his fall, Lin Yu kept thinking, and finally...
Thump!
He rode the raging wind, carrying Qin Siyu, and came to a steady stop on a huge black boulder.
Although the final descent was extremely fast, Qin Siyu, who was originally Thief and had excellent agility and skill in scaling walls, did not experience any particular discomfort.
After Lin Yu released her grip, she gracefully stretched her body in the air and landed on the boulder. Then she shook her head, felt the faint scent of blood and ominousness in the air, and wrinkled her nose.
This bloody and dangerous smell, this unsettling aura, is familiar to everyone in the Prison Mountain Realm.
This feels like something from Yaomo.
"Sure enough, just standing here at night on Nine Cold Mountain is unsettling," Qin Siyu rubbed her arms. "Senior, don't you feel like you've turned into a piece of flesh and blood, being watched by Yaomo lurking in the shadows?"
Lin Yu shook his head.
"I don't feel that way at all."
"In fact... I feel more like I'm home."
As he spoke, he flicked the Crest in his hand, and his entire body was filled with demonic energy.
Even Qin Siyu, who wasn't consciously sensing her surroundings and was busy concealing her aura, couldn't help but look at Lin Yu with some surprise.
Previously, inside the Duxuan Sect, she had also sensed the demonic energy that Lin Yu had actively released... but at that time, Qin Siyu merely thought that it was stored by Lin Yu himself after killing and taming Yaomo.
After all, in Qin Siyu's view, how could someone who could act alongside Daoist Master Xingyi and carry a Daoist banner really be Yaomo?
But now, standing inside Nine Cold Mountain, looking at Lin Yu who was almost one with the Yaomo energy of Nine Cold Mountain, and considering their previous exchange, Qin Siyu finally wavered.
"Senior... could it be that you really are a Yaomo?"
Lin Yu nodded. "Absolutely genuine."
"Therefore... you don't need to worry too much about moving around within the Nine Cold Mountain."
"Because I can play the role of a Yaomo has just caught Blood Food and returned to the mountain."
"That way, even if Yaomo see you walking around in the Nine Cold Mountain, they'd better think twice about the price of stealing food from my mouth!"