The blood-colored ice pillars in the Blood Ice Forest severely suppressed and disrupted spiritual sense. Even Lin Yun's spiritual sense could only reach a few miles, and the interference from the pillars made everything he sensed somewhat indistinct.
Thus, although he had sensed a cultivator several miles away, he had not recognized Elder Qingyi until he drew closer.
When Elder Qingyi greeted him warmly, Lin Yun's stern expression eased slightly. "Wang Lin, an unaffiliated cultivator."
Elder Qingyi's expression shifted slightly, and he clapped his hands. "Ah, an unaffiliated cultivator! Wonderful! To tell you the truth, I started out as one myself. It took me a great deal of struggle to make it to this expedition into the Void Sky Hall. You look so young, yet you've already formed a nascent soul. Surely you have considerable ambitions here?"
Lin Yun naturally knew Qingyi was probing him. His thoughts stirred, but he replied indifferently, "Heh-what ambitions could I have? The Void Sky Cauldron is as elusive as a mirage. No one has managed to pull it out in over ten thousand years. Finding a useful Ancient Treasure would be far more practical."
Hearing this, Qingyi felt somewhat relieved, but continued probing. "So you don't intend to enter the inner hall? Ah, what a pity."
Lin Yun sneered and glanced at the surrounding Blood Ice Forest. "Heh, with things like this, is there any point in going to the inner hall? I doubt it will be any better than this place. Have you ever heard of the Blood Ice Forest restriction or Silverlight Mice appearing in the Mystic Crystal Path before?"
At these words, Qingyi likewise glanced around. He naturally understood that the changes here were inseparable from the Star Palace's interference. Lin Yun's words gave him something to ponder.
"I'll go on