The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 140: Destroy His Cultivation Level, Break His Limbs (3rd Update)

Chapter 140: Chapter 140: Destroy His Cultivation Level, Break His Limbs (3rd Update)

Until now, Hu Yuling had acted completely normal, without any hint of causing trouble.

This is a master.

In the Cultivation World, there are no fools; everyone is an old fox who has lived for centuries. Although cultivators generally don’t spend much effort on worldly affairs due to their practice, when it comes to scheming, cultivators’ minds are by no means inferior.

If she made her intentions too obvious, it was only a matter of time before she would be exposed.

However, since Mu Yunyan had handed her the opportunity on a silver platter, how could she not cherish it?

"Madam has misunderstood. My visit this time is not to return Lin Yun to his Sect. As I mentioned before, our Sect Master is very fond of Lin Yun and has taken him as a disciple. Lin Yun himself is also willing to join our Sect Master’s tutelage, which is why the Sect Master has ordered me to settle this matter properly,"

After Hu Yuling spoke these words, the previously amicable atmosphere in the grand hall plummeted to freezing point. Some of the more straightforward elders glared at Lin Yun angrily, and if not for the fear of offending the Shenxiao Sect, they might have already cursed Lin Yun out loud.

Baili Liuyun’s face darkened. A disciple leaving the Sect was not a big deal per se, but it was not a small matter either.

And Hu Yuling showed up specifically, even bringing a written invitation, not to mention accompanied by a princess. The matter had become impossible to trivialize.

If the Sword Sect didn’t handle this properly, they would lose significant face, and soon the entire Cultivation World would be mocking the Sword Sect over this issue.

"Your Sect’s actions are hardly within the bounds of propriety,"

If Baili Liuyun had been able to defeat Hu Yuling, he might have already launched an attack.

He was excited when he received the written invitation in the morning, having people prepare to welcome the visitors. He even summoned some elders to accompany him, fully prepared to receive guests with all due formality. Yet, Hu Yuling showed up to facilitate Lin Yun’s defection from the Sect.

Wasn’t this a set-up?

Had they really wanted Lin Yun to leave, they could have just come up the mountain and negotiated privately. That wasn’t out of the question.

But now that things had escalated to this point, if he agreed, where would the Sword Sect’s dignity be?

Baili Liuyun even began to suspect that the Shenxiao Sect had come specifically to humiliate them. Based on his understanding of Fang Yu, that impulsive person was not one to play such intricate mind games!

No matter what their intentions were, as Sect Master, he had to protest.

Hu Yuling bowed with her hands clasped and said, "Please calm your anger, Honored One. Our Sect has no intention of insulting your Sect. Although the matter started with a misunderstanding, our Sect Master cherishes talent, hence prepared a modest gift to show our apologies,"

As she spoke, Hu Yuling took out a large brocade box from her wide sleeves.

Lin Yun was instantly stunned, thinking, Coach, I want to learn this!

The brocade box opened to reveal a Spirit Sword.

"This Spirit Sword was forged by Elder Zhu Jian, Ma Feng, of our Sect. It is his masterpiece, the finest under the Immortal Artifacts. The Sect Master went through great lengths to acquire it as a gift to your Sect, in expression of our apologies,"

Everyone present couldn’t help but suck in a breath of cold air.

The Shenxiao Sect truly had deep pockets, willing to exchange a Supreme Spiritual Instrument for a disciple.

That’s quite generous!

However, how could the Sword Sect accept this gift!

If Hu Yuling had presented the gift before mentioning their business, it would have been fine. But now, it felt somewhat like a slap in the face.

Lin Yun watched the development quietly, and for some reason, he suddenly felt like Nalan Yanran going to the Xiao Family to call off an engagement. Goodness, that was a bit intense.

However, unlike in novels, although the Sword Sect’s people were surprised by Fang Yu’s grand gesture, no one actually wanted the sword.

The Sword Sect was not lacking in Supreme Spiritual Instruments; more important than such artifacts was the Sect’s reputation.

Baili Liuyun’s face turned ashen, and with a flick of his wrist, he said, "Let’s dispense with the talk of apologies. Since your Sect is set on taking this disciple, we have no right to detain him. We will simply follow the rules. Whose disciple is this person?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yun suddenly felt like he was at an NTR scene, with the Sword Sect as the obvious victim!

And honestly, thinking about it from this angle was quite invigorating.

While Lin Yun was musing wildly, Elder Ming Xi also stood up.

"Reporting to the Sect Master, Lin Yun, he is my disciple," he said.

Elder Ming Xi was also troubled, he truly hadn’t expected that Lin Yun, whom he had cast out three years ago, would come back so soon to slap him in the face, and he didn’t know how the Sect Master would punish him afterward.

Ming Xi knew that punishment was inevitable, but it would definitely not happen right now.

Indeed, Baili Liuyun continued, "Where is the Precept Elder? According to sect rules, how should one who has abandoned the sect be dealt with?"

Someone immediately replied, "Those who abandon the sect, if they commit acts that endanger the sect or disturb the mortal world with their evil deeds, should have their cultivation level eliminated, their tendons severed, punished for their crimes and then banished to the Poisonous Miasma Forest, with their life or death disregarded. If there are no such crimes, then their cultivation level should be eliminated, they should be struck with three swords, and may be expelled from the master’s teaching."

After listening, Baili Liuyun then said to Hu Yuling, "Elder Hu, you’ve heard it as well, let’s handle everything by the book. Lin Yun will have his cultivation nullified and be struck with three swords, then he may leave the master’s door. Afterward, whomsoever he wishes to pledge allegiance to is none of our concern."

Lin Yu clenched her fists tightly upon hearing this.

Is one’s cultivation level something that can just be nullified?

Even though it could be regained later, once the body is damaged, it’s no longer perfect. How then could Lin Yun pursue higher levels of the path later on?

Throughout history, the path of cultivation has been fraught with hardship and danger. Having one’s cultivation nullified and starting over isn’t impossible, but it’s like needlessly adding a huge stone to the road ahead.

Lin Yu jabbed Ming Xin in the back hoping he could speak up for Lin Yun, but Ming Xin was meditating with his eyes closed, as though he was completely uninvolved.

This indifferent and ruthless demeanor was utterly distressing for Lin Yu.

She knew her influence was negligible, being without her former cultivation level, and even her master was no longer someone she could rely on; she was out of options.

"Perhaps the Venerable should reconsider. Lin Yun is one of our Sect Master’s most valued disciples. Rules are dead, but people are alive!"

As Hu Yuling spoke in defense, it only made Baili Liuyun less inclined to compromise.

A gentleman may be deceived by logical means. The Shenxiao Sect might be strong, but it is still one of the Orthodox Sects. As part of the Righteous Path, one must abide by the rules.

This matter, should it be judged by peers, would also be the Shenxiao Sect’s responsibility.

If Lin Yun were defecting to the Demon Sect, it would actually be simple: he would just leave, and the Sword Sect might issue a protest statement, and that would be the end of it.

If they were to openly agree to let him go, they would need to follow the procedure.

"Is the Shenxiao Sect planning not to follow the rules?"

Baili Liuyun turned the pressure back on Hu Yuling.

Seeing this, Lin Yun was instantly infuriated.

He was clear that, against the backdrop of this feudal society, leaving one’s master could cost one’s life, but Lin Yun, who had absorbed democratic ideas, could never accept this.

You had me working for you for three years without pay, and now that I want to change jobs, you’re the one demanding compensation from me.

Is there no justice? No laws? 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

When will the laborers stand tall?

You speak of nullifying my cultivation as if it’s nothing, do you know how difficult my journey in cultivation has been?

That is cultivation I gained from rolling with the Demon Lord for three days and three nights!