Alert! The Dragon Lord has emerged from seclusion!

Thank you.

Su Qingxue said softly, her tone now more sincere.

Lin Chen shook his head: "It's a mutually beneficial matter, no need for thanks. Seventy percent of the Yin energy in your body has been eliminated. The remaining thirty percent needs to be removed gradually. Adjust your breathing once a day, and you will be fully recovered in seven days."

He paused, his expression grave: "However, the 'Yin Sha Yin' that Master Youquan planted in your body has not been completely removed."

"This marker is like a sign; as long as it exists, the Netherworld Sect can sense your location at any time."

Su Qingxue frowned slightly: "Is there a solution?"

"Yes, but two things are needed." Lin Chen held up two fingers. "First, an extremely yang substance to act as a catalyst, completely incinerating the foundation of the Yin Sha Induction; second, your own Xuan Yin Origin is needed to freeze and peel it off with extreme cold power the moment the Yin Sha Induction is activated."

"An object of supreme yang..." Su Qingxue pondered, "My Su family treasure vault contains a piece of 'Crimson Sun Warm Jade,' which was obtained from the depths of a volcano a hundred years ago. I wonder if it would be suitable for use?"

Lin Chen's eyes lit up: "Crimson Sun Warm Jade? If it's the size of an egg, that would be enough."

"That's good then." Su Qingxue stood up, took a jade token from the dressing table drawer, and handed it to Lin Chen. "This is a treasure vault token; you can use it at any time. As for mobilizing the Profound Yin Origin..."

She looked at Lin Chen with a frank gaze: "I need you to use your Nine Yang True Qi to protect my heart meridian and prevent the cold energy from getting out of control."

This means that the two need to achieve a deeper fusion of their true energy, almost equivalent to the "energy exchange" state in Taoist dual cultivation.

Lin Chen naturally understood the meaning behind it and solemnly accepted the token: "Okay, I will make full preparations."

……

In the courtyard, Su Zhenbang was directing his guards to clean up the scene.

The three Netherworld Sect disciples who were frozen by Su Qingxue have been moved to a side courtyard, but the ice has not been thawed—this is important evidence and clue.

Su Wenhan's cultivation was destroyed, and he sat slumped on the ground like a dead man, guarded by four loyal guards.

Seeing Lin Chen and Su Qingxue walk out of the small building side by side, Su Zhenbang quickly stepped forward: "How did it go?"

"The Yin energy has been mostly eliminated; he should recover within seven days," Lin Chen replied, then looked at Su Wenhan, "What does the old man intend to do?"

Su Zhenbang sighed deeply, his aged face filled with regret and exhaustion:

"Let's bring him to justice. Over the years, he's done a lot of dirty work under the guise of the Su family, including smuggling, colluding with the underworld, and even murder... He has to pay the debts he owes."

Su Wenhan suddenly looked up and hissed, "Old man! You think sending me to the police station is the end of it? The Netherworld Sect won't let you get away with this!"

"Master Youquan is just one of the sect's protectors; above him are elders and the sect leader! You can't defeat him!"

Lin Chen walked up to him, squatted down, and calmly asked, "Do you know why the Netherworld Sect values ​​Miss Su's Profound Yin Physique?"

Su Wenhan sneered: "Naturally, it's for cultivating evil arts!"

"That's not all." Lin Chen shook his head. "If the Xuan Yin Body is combined with the Netherworld Sect's 'Nine Nether Soul-Seizing Technique,' a Golden Core cultivator can be created within three years."

"But those whose bodies are taken away will have their souls trapped in the netherworld forever, unable to be reborn."

Su Wenhan's expression changed: "You're talking nonsense! True Immortal Youquan promised me that he would only take a portion of the essence and would not harm Qingxue's life!"

"You believe the words of that heretical cultivator?" Lin Chen's eyes were filled with pity. "If what he said were true, why bother with the elaborate plan that took forty-nine days? You could have just kidnapped them directly."

"The reason he proceeded slowly was to completely strip away the Xuan Yin origin without alerting the outside world, and at the same time refine Miss Su into a 'Yin Sha Puppet' to become the Netherworld Sect's secret weapon."

These words were like a bucket of cold water poured over him; Su Wenhan trembled all over, muttering, "Impossible... He promised me..."

"Second Uncle," Su Qingxue walked up to him, her voice cold, "Do you still remember when I was six years old, you took me boating on the lake, and I accidentally fell into the water? You jumped into the icy lake and rescued me?"

Su Wenhan froze, a look of reminiscence flashing in his eyes.

"Back then, you said to me, 'Qingxue, don't be afraid, your second uncle is here.'" A trace of pain flashed in Su Qingxue's eyes.

"Since when did my second uncle, who would jump into the lake for me, become the one who wants to push me into the abyss?"

Su Wenhan opened his mouth, but finally lowered his head in despair and said in a hoarse voice, "I was bewitched... Qingxue, Second Uncle... I'm sorry."

He suddenly looked up and said urgently, "Qingxue, you must leave Jiangnan immediately! Although Master Youquan has been defeated, he will surely report to the sect!"

"Within three days at most, the Netherworld Sect will send out even stronger experts! They might even be elders at the Golden Core stage!"

I never expected that Su Wenhan would actually change his mind after being petrified by Su Qingxue.

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen and Su Zhenbang exchanged a glance, their expressions grave.

"Grandpa, pass on the order." Su Qingxue turned around, her voice regaining its composure, "Activate the Su family's 'Hidden Dragon' plan. All direct descendants must relocate to the safe house within three hours."

"The family business is operating normally, with several uncles temporarily managing it."

"The guard team is divided into three groups. One group moves with the clansmen, the second group guards the ancestral home, and the third group breaks up into smaller groups and disperses throughout Jiangnan to collect information on the movements of the Netherworld Sect."

Her series of commands were clear and logical, indicating that she had prepared in advance.

Su Zhenbang nodded with satisfaction. He not only did not blame her for acting on her own initiative, but also immediately carried out her orders.

"And that... Lin Chen." Su Qingxue looked at him, "I need your help to completely eliminate the Yin Sha Yin within three days."

"From now on, whether you stay or leave, the Su family will respect your choice."

Lin Chen shook his head: "This matter arose because of the marriage agreement between my sect and the Su family. How can I just leave? At the very least, I must wait until the matter of the Netherworld Sect is resolved."

"But now, I need to go get that treasure you mentioned first..."

"good!"

The Su family treasure vault is located on the third basement level of the ancestral home.

You need to pass through three heavy alloy doors, each with a different identity verification process.

Lin Chen, holding the token, passed through smoothly and finally entered a secret room of about 200 square meters.

The room is filled with dozens of crystal display cases, where all kinds of rare treasures gleam under the soft light: ancient books, calligraphy and paintings by famous artists, jade and gemstones, and a few magical artifacts that faintly exude spiritual energy.

The Red Sun Warm Jade he was looking for was placed in the innermost display case.

It was a fist-sized, crimson jade stone with flowing, lava-like patterns on its surface. Even through the crystal case, one could feel the intense yang fire energy contained within it.

Lin Chen opened the display case and held the warm jade in his hand.

The warm sensation spread along his arm, and the Nine Yang True Qi within his body accelerated its circulation, resonating with the warm jade.

"It really is a good thing," he murmured, then noticed an old-fashioned thread-bound book lying beneath the warm jade.

The book cover has four seal characters: "Xuan Yin Ji Yao".

Lin Chen's heart stirred, and he carefully took out the book to read it. The book contained cultivation tips and precautions for the Xuan Yin Body, as well as summaries of several rare cold-attribute cultivation techniques.

Judging from the handwriting, it should have been written by a woman, with a delicate yet sharp style.

There is a passage on the last page: