The Enemy of My Enemy

The night was as deep as ink.

Inside the inn room, Chen Chen sat cross-legged, his expression solemn.

Outside the window, Tianfeng City's prosperity remained unchanged, but his heart felt as if a massive stone was pressing down on it.

The pursuers from the Blood Fiend Tower were like a sharp sword hanging over his head, ready to fall at any moment.

If this trouble wasn't resolved, he couldn't eat or sleep peacefully.

Fight head-on?

No.

Although he didn't know the opponent's specific cultivation level, judging by the strength of that divine sense just now, they were at least at the Fourth Level of Qi Condensation, or even higher.

More importantly, this was Tianfeng City, where private duels were forbidden.

If he were to fight the people from the Blood Fiend Tower on the street, it would inevitably attract the guards from the City Lord's Mansion.

At that point, if his identity were exposed, he would face endless pursuit from the entire Wang Family, the Blood Fiend Tower, and even the Azure Cloud Sect.

He had to find a way to lure them outside the city and kill them in one blow where no one would know!

But how could he lure them?

The opponent was clearly after him and possessed special tracking methods.

As soon as he left the city, the opponent would surely follow.

However, the problem was that the opponent's cultivation was higher than his, and he had no chance of winning in the wilderness.

Unless... he could find a helper.

A helper who could contend with the assassins from the Blood Fiend Tower.

Chen Chen's mind was racing.

His gaze fell again on the black jade slip that contained information about Liang Feng.

Relationships...

Enemies...

Suddenly, a name popped into his mind.

--Lin Yueru!

The eldest daughter of the Lin Family.

With a cultivation of the Sixth Level of Qi Condensation Realm, she was a renowned genius female cultivator in Tianfeng City.

But these weren't the main points.

The key point was that the information mentioned that this eldest daughter Lin had a deep animosity with Wang Teng!

It was said that a year ago, Wang Teng visited Tianfeng City and, while drunk, behaved inappropriately, attempting to molest Lin Yueru. Although he failed, the incident damaged Lin Yueru's reputation, and the two became enemies from then on.

Although the Lin Family was powerful, they were unwilling to easily offend an inner disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect and could only suppress the matter.

But Lin Yueru, with her fiery personality, how could she let it go?

She had been secretly looking for an opportunity to retaliate against Wang Teng.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend!

Chen Chen's eyes lit up instantly.

If he could reveal the news about the Blood Fiend Tower and Wang Teng targeting him to this eldest daughter Lin...

Would she make a move?

This was a risky move.

Entrusting his safety to someone he had never met was undoubtedly a huge gamble.

But Chen Chen had no other choice.

He had to gamble!

He carefully recalled every detail in the intelligence from the Shadow Tower.

Soon, he found more information about eldest daughter Lin.

Although this eldest daughter Lin was a member of the Lin Family, she did not live in the Lin Family mansion. Instead, she lived in a separate courtyard in the east of the city called "Tingxue Small Residence," cultivating alone.

Furthermore, she had a habit.

Every morning, she would personally go to the shores of "Cuiwei Lake" outside the city to collect morning dew for making tea.

This was his only chance!

Having made up his mind, Chen Chen no longer hesitated.

He adjusted his state to its peak and then quietly waited in the room for dawn.

The next day, before dawn had even broken.

Chen Chen quietly left the inn.

He used the Breath Concealment Art, suppressing his aura to the lowest level, like a phantom, he moved through the silent streets.

Soon, he arrived at Cuiwei Lake on the east side of the city.

The lake's surface was like a mirror, shrouded in a light mist, appearing dreamlike and ethereal under the faint glow of dawn.

Chen Chen didn't approach the shore. Instead, he found a spot with a wide view, yet extremely concealed within the woods, and lurked there.

He was waiting.

Waiting for the appearance of the Lin Family's eldest daughter.

Time ticked by, second by second.

When the first ray of sunlight pierced through the clouds and sprinkled onto the lake.

A white figure finally appeared on the path by the lake.

It was a woman in white, with a graceful figure.

She wore no veil, revealing a face of unparalleled beauty. Her skin was like snow, her features were picturesque, and her demeanor was cool and detached, like an immortal who did not partake in worldly affairs.

It was Lin Yueru.

Behind her followed two maids with steady auras, both at the Second Level of Qi Condensation.

Lin Yueru walked to the lake's edge, took a white jade bottle from a maid, and bent down, carefully collecting the morning dew from the lotus leaves.

Her movements were elegant and focused.

Chen Chen's heart leaped into his throat.

He knew that success or failure depended on this moment.

He took a deep breath and circulated the Nine Nether Soul Refining Art to its limit.

A condensed soul power transformed into an invisible thread, transmitting towards Lin Yueru's direction.

He didn't communicate directly with his divine sense; that would be too abrupt and too disrespectful.

He simply wrapped a piece of information in soul power, turning it into a thought, and sent it over.

"Miss Lin, do you want to know the true purpose of Wang Teng's arrival in Tianfeng City in three days?"

"Do you want to know what unspeakable transactions he has with the Blood Fiend Tower?"

"Do you want to know how you can ensure he never returns?"

Lin Yueru, who was collecting morning dew, suddenly froze!

Her cool, clear eyes instantly became as sharp as swords. She abruptly raised her head and swept her gaze towards the direction where Chen Chen was hiding!

A powerful pressure of the Sixth Level of Qi Condensation Realm erupted!

"Who?!"

The two maids behind her also changed their expressions, immediately drawing their long swords and shielding her, vigilantly staring at the woods.

Chen Chen felt an immense pressure, making him gasp for breath.

But he didn't move, nor did he make any further sound.

He knew the bait had been cast.

Now, it was a matter of whether the fish would bite.

Lin Yueru's gaze swept through the woods for a long time, but she found no trace of anyone.

The opponent's soul power was extremely strange, flashing and disappearing, making it impossible to lock onto.

Her brows furrowed tightly.

Wang Teng...

Blood Fiend Tower...

Both names touched her most sensitive nerves.

She was silent for a moment, and finally suppressed the killing intent in her heart.

She said coldly to the empty woods, "Hiding your head and showing your tail, what kind of skill is that?"

"At midnight tonight, the abandoned Tudimiao west of the city. I'll wait for you."

"You'd better give me a satisfactory answer."

"Otherwise, no one in heaven or on earth can save you!"

With that, she didn't linger. She turned and, with her two maids, quickly departed.

In the woods, Chen Chen breathed a sigh of relief.

He knew his gamble had paid off.

The first step was successful.

Next was the negotiation tonight.

He didn't leave immediately, instead continuing to lurk where he was.

Because he knew the killer from the Blood Fiend Tower was definitely nearby.

As expected, not long after Lin Yueru left.

A blood-red figure, like a ghost, appeared on the other side of the lake.

It was the same effeminate young man from yesterday.

He looked in the direction Lin Yueru had left, then looked towards where Chen Chen had sent his mental message, his eyes flashing with confusion and vigilance.

Clearly, he had also sensed the unusual soul fluctuation from just now.

But he, too, had found nothing.

He lingered by the lake for a long time before finally leaving, unwillingly.

Only after confirming everyone had left did Chen Chen quietly emerge from the woods.

A cold smile spread across his face.

"Blood Fiend Tower... Wang Teng... Lin Yueru..."

"This grand play in Tianfeng City is getting more and more interesting."

"Since you all want to be the players, then I'll be the... pawn that stirs up the storm!"