A Century of Check-Ins: From Sweeping Servant to Immortal Ancestor
Chapter 16

Immortal Fetus Avatar

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Lin Cheng did not rush to experiment with alchemy.

Lin Cheng focused his attention on the reward he had just signed in for.

Immortal Fetus Avatar!

With a thought, a youth dressed in magnificent golden immortal robes appeared before him.

The appearance, the expression.

It was as if he had been carved from the same mold as Lin Cheng.

There was no difference at all.

Moreover, Lin Cheng felt a faint spiritual connection between himself and the person before him.

It was as if this were his second body.

"Greetings, fellow Daoist."

The handsome face of the Immortal Fetus Avatar broke into a smile, and he bowed slightly.

In an instant, a massive amount of information regarding the Immortal Fetus Avatar flooded into Lin Cheng's mind.

After reading it, Lin Cheng clicked his tongue in wonder.

The Immortal Fetus Avatar was manifested from the very first immortal lotus in heaven and earth when chaos first opened. Its body was comparable to a divine artifact, indestructible, and it could freely transform into any appearance.

The avatar and the original body shared the same mind, acting as one.

Furthermore, there was absolutely no possibility of betrayal.

Its cultivation level was identical to that of the original body.

"This is simply a heaven-defying avatar divine ability. This Immortal Fetus Avatar can transform freely and is immortal. In terms of combat power alone, it is likely even more terrifying than I am..."

Lin Cheng felt he had struck gold!

With his current Foundation Establishment Middle Stage strength, he could fight an ordinary Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivator.

Since the Immortal Fetus Avatar was even stronger than him, it could likely tangle with a Golden Core Heavenly Monarch for a while.

A lethal weapon indeed!

"Moreover, if I have to leave for any reason, I can have the Immortal Fetus Avatar stay behind to guard the Library Pavilion without worrying about anyone noticing any flaws! Perfect!"

He could not stay in the Library Pavilion his entire life; relying solely on closed-door cultivation was not advisable.

True powerhouses required tempering.

Previously, Lin Cheng had been forced to stay in the Library Pavilion to avoid exposing his identity, but now he had another way.

He believed that the people of the Jingyun Sect had more or less guessed that there was a mysterious powerhouse in the Library Pavilion.

He could have the Immortal Fetus Avatar become that "mysterious powerhouse," while he himself moved about as the disciple of that mysterious powerhouse.

As for the issue of the Immortal Fetus Avatar being exposed.

There was no need to worry at all.

Although the Immortal Fetus Avatar did not possess the various divine abilities of the original body, it was a primordial divine object itself, immortal and indestructible, and its simulation of a powerhouse's aura was incredibly realistic.

Whether it was the aura of a Golden Core or Nascent Soul, it could conjure them at will.

As long as it did not act recklessly, no one would be able to see through the facade.

Whether for intimidation or showing off, it was perfect.

The more he thought about it, the happier he became.

After a moment of consideration.

Lin Cheng moved his mind, and the Immortal Fetus Avatar before him instantly changed its appearance.

In the blink of an eye, it transformed from a graceful, handsome youth into an elderly man in golden robes with the bearing of an immortal, his aura overflowing and causing the void to tremble.

"From today on, I shall call you Xiao Jin."

Seeing this appearance, Lin Cheng nodded with satisfaction and spoke.

"The original body's decision is final."

The elder transformed by Xiao Jin spoke, his voice identical to the one he used when conversing with Meng Tangtang.

The entire disguise was flawless.

From today on, I am also someone backed by a master powerhouse! Lin Cheng thought to himself.

Just then.

Suddenly, someone intruded into the perimeter of the Library Pavilion.

Meng Tangtang had arrived!

Lin Cheng rolled his eyes; she had come at the perfect time!

His mind raced, and Lin Cheng exchanged a glance with his avatar, Xiao Jin, who immediately understood the original body's intent.

I must seize this opportunity to solidify my identity!

Every once in a while, Meng Tangtang would head to the Library Pavilion to visit her master and receive guidance.

Today, she had encountered some cultivation problems and intended to ask for advice.

She also planned to verify a suspicion she had been harboring.

After countless interactions, she always felt that her master was a bit too mysterious.

Every time she visited, she never saw him; she only heard his voice.

The entire Library Pavilion seemed to be shrouded in mystery.

Usually, there was only an inconspicuous cleaning servant in the Library Pavilion; other than him, it was completely empty.

Every time she went to the Library Pavilion, Meng Tangtang would greet the man, and she couldn't tell if it was just her imagination, but she always felt he wasn't simple.

Especially on that evening when she saw the man in black.

As Meng Tangtang approached the Library Pavilion, she had heard some sounds from afar, which seemed to have come from the man in black.

Because the distance was too great, she could only hear some vague words, like "kid" or "junior."

Shortly after, when she arrived, only the man's cold corpse remained.

From this, she guessed that the expert who killed the man in black shouldn't be very old, or at least, must look quite young.

Every time she went to the Library Pavilion, she had intentionally or unintentionally observed and walked through every corner of the building.

Apart from that somewhat handsome cleaning servant, there wasn't a single soul to be seen.

Furthermore, referencing the words of some senior sect elders, there had never been any hidden experts in the Library Pavilion; these things had only started happening recently.

And there was more.

According to her own secret inquiries, whether it was the timing of her master's appearances, the rumors surrounding the Library Pavilion, or various other signs, everything seemed to have occurred after the arrival of that cleaning servant named Lin Cheng.

This made Meng Tangtang wonder: would any hidden senior of the Jingyun Sect really deliberately hide from the Supreme Elders?

If such a senior truly existed, wouldn't it be better to just inform them directly?

If he simply enjoyed peace and quiet, that would be even less of an issue; if he just said so, who would dare to disturb him rashly?

In short, all signs seemed to point the identity of that mysterious expert toward the inconspicuous cleaning servant, Lin Cheng.

It was unbelievable.

The answer was a bit absurd, yet it was the most logical one.

There was a saying: once you eliminate all the wrong answers, whatever remains, no matter how unbelievable, must be the truth.

Meng Tangtang felt she had discovered a great secret. As she was about to personally uncover it, she felt both anxious and inexplicably excited.

It was just like being close to winning a game of hide-and-seek when she was a child.

That sense of anticipation was always delightful.

As she thought about this, Meng Tangtang unknowingly narrowed her eyes with a smile, and her pace quickened.

Master looks very young.

And he's very handsome!

He's also kind; how can there be such a perfect person?

Inside the Library Pavilion, with Lin Cheng's current cultivation level, such a small commotion naturally couldn't escape his notice.

Xiao Jin stared at the main body with a strange look, You're not doing well, are you? You've already been exposed?

Hearing Meng Tangtang's self-talk, Lin Cheng's eyelids twitched; women were truly terrifying creatures.

He was certain he hadn't said anything unnecessary; every time, aside from giving guidance, he hadn't uttered a single wasted word.

How could he be exposed even with that?

Human females were creatures that simply couldn't be measured by common logic.

"Good thing I was prepared!"

Lin Cheng patted his chest in lingering fear. That was close; luckily, the sign-in reward had arrived just in time, otherwise, his cover would have been blown.

Although having his cover blown didn't matter much to someone thick-skinned like him, it would certainly increase the risk of exposure significantly.

This world was too dangerous, and before he possessed truly invincible strength, he didn't want to be exposed to the public eye so quickly.

Even if Meng Tangtang was his disciple, that wouldn't do!

He had to eliminate the risk.

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