Decaying World

Chapter 240 Meeting 240

Lin Hui naturally took a few steps back to avoid the lean.

"So it's Lord Tu Yue. I've heard so much about you. What merit do I have to deserve such a favor that you would travel all the way to Hei Yun?"

“You do indeed have some secrets.” As soon as she got close, Tu Yue immediately sensed something special about Lin Hui.

Her mental manipulation had no effect on the other party.

Lin Hui's body was like a black hole; no matter how much mental energy she released, it was as if it didn't exist, and the energy automatically swept away it.

It was as if they hadn't sensed Lin Hui at all.

Having lived for so long, she thought she had lost interest in many things, but now, sensing this strange phenomenon, Tu Yue's curiosity and possessiveness began to gnaw at her again.

'This should have been a genius nurtured and developed within my city! How could I let him end up in the territory of that wretched woman, Black Cloud? This eternal spinster has no idea how to win people's hearts. If it weren't for her two brothers protecting her, she would have died somewhere unknown long ago. What can an incompetent old woman compare to someone like me, a capable leader who independently governs a large city?'

The thought that this fruit, which should have belonged to her city, was now going to be harvested by that old spinster Hei Yun intensified Tu Yue's displeasure and longing.

'No, we need to think of something. We should grab him and run away as soon as he leaves the dark clouds.'

Although Lin Hui didn't know what she was thinking, he could roughly guess her intentions.

He was also thinking about how to get out of this troublesome situation.

The best solution would actually be to just fight. But the problem is he doesn't know his opponent's strength; if he can win, great, but what if he can't?
Otherwise, why would he travel so far to Black Cloud? It's precisely to have Black Cloud help lay the foundation.

"Therefore, to ensure my victory, I need to first understand exactly where the Mist People's strength lies. Or rather, to understand the true extent of Tu Yue's power. Perhaps I can start by examining Gongsun Xinlian, who harbors animosity towards her."

Tu Yue's personal arrival disrupted Lin Hui's original plans.

But he had no choice but to deal with this trouble, which made him feel slightly irritable.

He should have been continuing his study of the Star Breath Sword Manual at this time.

But for a moment, Lin Hui couldn't think of any normal way to contact Gongsun Xinlian.

Seeing that he was avoiding her, Tu Yue didn't press him. She just smiled and said that they would naturally become less formal after spending more time together. Then she returned to her own courtyard.

It's clear she has a lot of patience, or rather, for these ancient monsters who have lived for nearly ten thousand years, time is the least valuable thing. They have plenty of patience to wait for an opportunity to capture their prey.

Seeing that the person had left, Lin Hui also turned around and went back into the Taoist temple.

He didn't abandon his usual routine despite Tu Yue's proximity; he continued his daily alchemy, cultivation, sword practice, and classes, just as before.

They communicated private matters directly using wind chimes. As a result, the entire Qingfeng Road was completely hidden in the shadows.

Half a month later, Lin Hui noticed that Tu Yue just watched him every day without making any moves, as if she had really settled down and lived peacefully in the vicinity.

He couldn't be bothered to pay much attention to the other person. He simply went about his business as usual, while continuing his own process of redemption and regaining the pulse of life.

This time, he chose to rescue the large tree.

Tu Yue meticulously monitored Lin Hui's every move every day; with her mental strength, this was easy for her to do.

They monitored him for more than two weeks but found nothing, as if he were just an ordinary martial arts academy teacher.

She was no different from the other teachers.

The sword technique was somewhat interesting, but that was about it; she wasn't interested.

So she simply waited for Lin Hui to leave Black Cloud.

As long as Lin Hui leaves the area of ​​the black cloud's sensory coverage once, he can...
But two weeks have passed in the blink of an eye.

Lin Hui continued his routine life as usual, showing no intention of leaving.

Tu Yue was alright, but Ning Qianzhi couldn't wait any longer. There were still many things he needed to handle and oversee in Tu Yue City. If he were to leave for too long, there was a real possibility that the city might be destroyed.

After all, both he and his mother, his two strongest fighters, had left.

Ning Qianzhi immediately applied to return, which was quickly approved by Tu Yue.

So she was left to live alone in the newly built mansion.

She acts just like any other neighbor, going out at the same time as Lin Hui every day, and greeting him when she leaves. She is always smiling and full of energy.

Some of the methods Lin Hui had anticipated and guessed, such as arresting or threatening people, actually didn't work.

This made him even more uncertain.

He would be more comfortable if the other party attacked him directly from the start, but this obvious slow-motion attack is very uncomfortable for him.

The most troublesome thing was that more than a week later, when Lin Hui returned home, he found that Tu Yue was standing with her older sister Liu Xiao.

"This is Sister Yueyue, she's also from our hometown," Liu Xiao said with a smile, introducing her to Lin Hui.

Lin Hui looked at the smiling Tu Yue and felt helpless.

This was a situation he hadn't anticipated.

A powerful figure like the Fogman actually chose this roundabout tactic, starting with his family.

“I thought she lived near your house, so I brought her along to visit you, Ahui, so we can get acquainted. Since we live so close, it’s a good opportunity to become friends and help each other out.” Liu Xiao was clearly bewitched, speaking of Tu Yue like a best friend.

"Oh, right, Yueyue also knows Big Brother. She said she met him at a ceremony in the Rain Palace before," Liu Xiao added.

As soon as he said that, Lin Hui knew he was in trouble.

Tu Yue had clearly investigated his entire situation. This old monster, who had lived for nearly ten thousand years, was adept at using all sorts of tricks, leaving him no room to refuse.

If the hard approach doesn't work, try the soft one.

“Yes, I also have family members living near the Rain Palace. I did see High Priest Liu Wujun when the Rain Palace held ceremonies in the past.” Tu Yue was wearing a white dress, with nothing showing, just like a girl next door.

"Lord Tu Yue, what do you mean by this?" Lin Hui asked directly through telepathy.

"Don't be so tense," Tu Yue transmitted her voice in return. "We are not enemies. You are a child who grew up in Tu Yue City. I'm too busy protecting you to have any intention of harming you."

She paused for a moment, then spoke softly.

"Look, I actually really want to help you. Your sister does like you, but she's too stubborn and can't bring herself to do it. I can help you train her a bit, so she'll be completely obedient to you and do whatever you want to her. What do you think?"

She smiled and gave Lin Hui a wink.

"Why do you have to do this, sir? There are countless geniuses in the world, why fixate on me alone?" Lin Hui sighed.

"You've misunderstood me. I'm only concerned about you," Tu Yue said softly. "Look, your eldest brother is still with Tu Yue. I'll definitely give him an important position when we get back. Actually, I originally planned to have more children with your father to see if we could produce a few more geniuses like you. But after thinking about it carefully, I decided against it. Having children with you directly will definitely increase the chances of producing geniuses in the future, so..." Tu Yue's hand gently stroked the knot of Liu Xiao's belt at her lower back, her eyes fixed on Lin Hui, as if she could easily untie Liu Xiao's dress at any moment.

But Liu Xiao seemed completely unaware of this.

"This is really troublesome." Lin Hui had previously considered possible scenarios, and the one in front of him was the most troublesome.

He could either kill Tu Yue now, then chase after her and wipe out all her subordinates and followers to prevent future troubles.

Alternatively, we should find another way to deal with the other party's threat.

But he wasn't sure.

If you lose the fight, or if you don't win decisively enough and let the opponent escape, the outcome will be the worst possible result.

Moreover, officially, his actions violated federal law, and he could very well become a wanted criminal. Hei Yun might not be able to stay there any longer.

"Think it over carefully." Tu Yue saw Lin Hui's dilemma, smiled, and put her arm around Liu Xiao as they entered her own courtyard.

"Wait a minute," Lin Hui called out to her.

"Don't worry, with that old maid watching me all the time, I wouldn't dare do anything out of line," Tu Yue said with a light laugh. "I'm just chatting with your sister."

At that moment, another cold snort came from mid-air.

Clearly, Gongsun Xinlian was keeping a close eye on this area at all times.

Lin Hui felt a little relieved and immediately made a decision.

This Tu Yue cannot be kept; it must be dealt with as soon as possible.

Otherwise, given her terrifying mental power, those around her would have virtually no chance to resist her influence.

He immediately came up with the emergency plan he had prepared beforehand.

Watching Tu Yue and Liu Xiao enter the courtyard next door, he turned around, keeping a constant sense of what was happening next door, and then walked into his own Daoist courtyard.

"Senior Xinlian, may we talk?"

"What do you want to talk about?" Gongsun Xinlian was indeed keeping a close eye on them.

“I still have relatives in Tu Yue City, and they are at risk of being threatened by the other side at any time. So I want to ask, is there anyone important in Tu Yue?” Lin Hui said softly.

"Yes. Her eldest son, Ning Qianzhi. He's her and Ning Yue's only child." Gongsun Xinlian's voice held a hint of gritted teeth as she spoke.

"Then tell me, would it be effective if I used Ning Qianzhi to threaten her?" Lin Hui asked again.

"You? Threatening Ning Qianzhi?" Gongsun Xinlian asked in surprise.

"I mean, if I use killing Ning Qianzhi as a bargaining chip with Tu Yue, would it be useful?" Lin Hui said, emphasizing each word.

“It’s useful. Ning Qianzhi is the only bloodline she and Ning Yue left behind, but you may not know how much resources and effort she invested in him. His strength is far greater than that of an ordinary Blood Ancestor, far beyond what the Wen Zhi you defeated could match,” Gongsun Xinlian said in a deep voice.

"I was forced into this situation," Lin Hui sighed. "There's no time to lose. I'll go back to Tu Yue now and ask if you could look after my family members. I have a special gift for you."

Lin Hui gently reached out, and a small, gray-white booklet appeared in his hand.

This is part of his reflection on the Gale Sword Technique. From the different sword styles of Xia Si and Tao Xuehai, he summarized and deduced a certain seed-like characteristic of the Gale Sword Technique.

"To be honest, I unexpectedly obtained a mysterious inheritance. As long as one cultivates the inherited techniques and considers oneself a member of this inheritance, one can gain an extremely strong boost to one's strength."

Lin Hui's tone was extremely sincere.

"After my confirmation, regardless of any realm, as long as one obtains this inheritance, one's physical strength can be increased by half. Perhaps this is the fundamental reason why Tu Yue came all the way from so far away."

"Such a legacy... You're not lying?!" Gongsun Xinlian was slightly shocked. Although the Mist People were immune to countless poison techniques, they also lost the amplifying effects of those techniques.

There are almost no methods that can be effective against them.

Although she wasn't entirely convinced that any method could work on the Fog People, she couldn't resist the fact that Tu Yue had traveled so far to personally verify it.
"Senior, would you like to give it a try? If it works, this inheritance has three further advancements, each extremely powerful," Lin Hui continued earnestly.

“Interesting. If what you say is true…” Before Gongsun Xinlian could finish speaking, the two heard a soft groan from Liu Xiao in the next courtyard.

The sound was like a kitten's, joyful and content.

"Bastard!" Gongsun Xinlian roared angrily, and her voice disappeared instantly.

next moment.

With a whoosh, Liu Xiao's body appeared in front of Lin Hui and began to fall.

She was naked, her cheeks flushed, and Lin Hui caught her steadily and held her in his arms.

Swish.

Lin Hui's expression was stern. He quickly tore off his outer robe and draped it over her. After a brief check, he found she was alright. She was just in a semi-conscious state due to excessive excitement.

"Hui," Liu Xiao lay in Lin Hui's arms, her body wriggling constantly. She murmured softly.

"It's alright, I'm here." Lin Hui sighed inwardly, then called over Li Yuanyuan and entrusted Liu Xiao to her care.

But he knew that unless he watched over her 24/7, he couldn't prevent Tu Yue's mental corruption. Such things might continue to happen.

Although Tu Yue wouldn't actually make a move due to the intimidation of Hei Yun, there was no way to avoid this disgusting mental influence.

If he leaves Black Cloud and stays away from this place for a while, his family members might all turn into Tu Yue's shape when he returns.

Relying on Gongsun Xinlian's protection from Heiyun was clearly not enough, as has just been proven.

Therefore, Lin Hui ultimately gently grasped the hilt of the Ruyi Sword at his waist.

"Senior Tu Yue, let's find a place to have a fight."

In an instant, the surrounding air became still.

The sound of the wind disappeared, the chirping of insects disappeared, and the flock of birds circling overhead vanished suddenly, as if they had become invisible.

Everything around them fell silent in that instant.

"You're saying you want to fight me???"

Tu Yue's voice rang out from behind, tinged with surprise.

(End of this chapter)