Within the Nuomi Church, a scholar sat on a crooked peach tree, holding a book and reading intently.
A breeze swept past, sending peach blossoms drifting down. The scene was a delight to behold.
Just then, another man dressed as a scholar leaped up and landed firmly on the other side of the crooked peach tree. "Ling Yun, were you the one who spread the news about immortal herbs in the Core Area of Sunset Forest?!"
Ling Yun nodded and continued reading without lifting his head.
"Aren't you afraid someone else will take the Blood Pearl?" the scholar standing on the tree demanded.
Ling Yun's gaze remained on his book as he said slowly, "Since we can't get down into the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, why not let others try? The continent is so vast. Someone is bound to succeed."
"If someone else takes it, it'll be even harder to find."
"It's fine, Red Face. I've already arranged for someone to keep an eye on it for me," Ling Yun said.
"Didn't the Church Master order every disciple to return? You still dared to leave someone outside?" Fear flickered in Red Face's eyes. His expression was deadly serious as he lowered his voice.
"How could I disobey the Church Master's orders? It's merely a Titled Douluo named Dugu Bo. He looked like he didn't have long to live, so I asked him to watch the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. In return, I'd treat his illness once the job was done. He agreed quite readily."
Ling Yun spoke slowly.
"Aren't you afraid he'll sell you out?"
At those words, Ling Yun chuckled. "When I offer hope to someone who fears death, he'll seize his chance to live."
This was the confidence Ling Yun had in his grasp