The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 156: White Tiger (19th Update)

Under Hu Yuling’s protection, Lin Yun and the rest were unharmed. As for Wang Wanqiu, she was directly blown back, landing on the sandy beach and rolling several times.

"Wan Qiu..."

"I’m fine."

Wang Wanqiu quickly stood up. She wasn’t seriously injured, just her clothes were a bit tattered, torn into strips, but without revealing any skin.

The bomb was ineffective.

Of course, there wasn’t much to see on Wang Wanqiu anyway. If it had been Hu Yuling, that would have been something to look forward to.

"I was just flying over when I might have stepped on something, and then the Sea Monster exploded."

Wang Wanqiu’s head was still buzzing. If she hadn’t reacted swiftly, she might have met her end there.

"The Green-eyed White-scaled Beasts are mostly active in the outer sea. For one to appear near the coast, there may be something amiss."

Hu Yuling felt that things were not simple, and Lin Yun felt even more uneasy.

Where he went, trouble followed. Encountering such strange events, had it been in some game, there would probably be a task prompt popping up for an investigation.

"We should not linger here."

Forget the investigation, time to scram.

Lin Yu understood his meaning, nodded, and opened the coffin lid.

Then, she took off a red string that hung around her neck, which was attached to a white jade pendant—something that she had worn since she was a child.

The white jade was carved in the shape of a tiger and looked incredibly precious.

Lin Yu prepared to bury this piece of jade with Ming Xin.

As for her own origins, Lin Yu did not care. The grace of being given life is not as great as the grace of being nurtured. By taking off this jade, it was as if she would accompany her master in death.

"This white jade looks somewhat special."

Hu Yuling sensed something was off but couldn’t pinpoint what exactly.

"Elder Hu, have you seen it before?"

Lin Yu’s heart stirred. Although she hadn’t deliberately investigated her own origins, if there was a chance to know, she’d still ask.

Lin Yu believed in fate, like how she found Lin Yun, marking the beginning of their fate. And Lin Yun forgetting her signalled the end of their fate.

Or perhaps...

The beginning of the next segment of their fate.

"Let me take a closer look."

Hu Yuling extended her hand, and Lin Yu passed the white jade over to her.

After examining it for a while, Hu Yuling found it was just a piece of white jade of fine quality, nothing special.

But this White Tiger was lifelike, with exquisite craftsmanship, likely worth a good amount of money.

"Where did you get this jade from?"

Hu Yuling asked.

"My master found it on me when he picked me up."

Lin Yu didn’t say that she was found with the jade in her mouth, and Hu Yuling assumed it was worn on the body.

"This carving is supposed to be of the Sacred Beast White Tiger, which is associated with metal and known for being ferocious. It commands Thunderbolt and martial affairs, symbolizing power. It’s puzzling why someone would give this to you."

Among The Four Sacred Beasts, only the White Tiger is most ferocious since it governs killing. That’s why the Imperial Court’s military talismans are shaped like tigers, and many Sects set up halls named after the White Tiger, representing their military and punitive branches.

Items prepared for children are usually gentler—boys are given the Azure Dragon, girls the Vermilion Bird, or both genders the Xuanwu.

Of The Four Sacred Beasts, the White Tiger is the only one inappropriate for children. Clashing with the White Tiger could lead to death. Even adults might not withstand its power, let alone a child.

But Lin Yu had grown up, perhaps she had a tough fate?

Hu Yuling returned the white jade to Lin Yu, who guessed that this jade must possess some divine properties.

However, since she had already decided to use this jade for burial rites, so be it!

Placing the jade in Ming Xin’s hand, Lin Yu also took hold of Ming Xin’s cold, dry hand for a moment, looked at him one last time, before turning to say, "Wan Qiu, seal the coffin."

Wang Wanqiu covered the coffin and began nailing it shut.

Only then did Lin Yun ask, "Why did you travel such a great distance to bring the coffin to the East Sea?"

"Because he once said he wanted to explore the Immortal Mountain overseas. What he could not achieve in life, I hope he can do in death."

"Uh..."

So this is why you flew all day to feed the fish at the seaside?

This coffin is bound to sink to the seabed eventually, probably won’t drift far.

However...

As long as you’re happy.

Wang Wanqiu closed the coffin lid and carved the prepared talisman onto it, embedding two Spirit Stones as well. Ming Xin’s voyage was about to begin.

Together they pushed the coffin into the sea, and it slowly drifted away.

"Let’s head back!"

Wang Wanqiu, worried that Lin Yu was too heartbroken after watching Ming Xin drift away, proposed to return.

Lin Yu nodded and returned to Big Red’s side. The whole group sat on Big Red’s back, this time flying northwest.

Green Lotus had given him three days, and Lin Yun had spent two days on the road. He guessed that Green Lotus would come looking for him by tonight at the latest to ask about the progress of his tasks.

It hadn’t really delayed things.

But returning to the Sword Sect was probably not feasible anymore, so Lin Yun said to Lin Yu, "Let’s go straight back to the Shenxiao Sect this time, without making another trip to the Sword Sect."

"Mhm."

Lin Yu felt downcast and raised no objections.

After all, she had nothing left to long for at the Sword Sect, and as for possessions, those didn’t matter anymore.

Subconsciously, she turned her head. Big Red hadn’t flown far, and she wanted to see where the coffin had drifted.

It was at this moment that Lin Yun saw a large mouth rise from beneath the water, snapping at them.

If Lin Yu turned her head, she would definitely see the sight of her master not having drifted far before becoming fish food. It might very well make Lin Yu collapse on the spot, which would be too cruel.

In the blink of an eye, Lin Yun acted.

He cupped Lin Yu’s face with both hands, then brushed the corner of her eye with his thumb, speaking in his gentlest voice, "Don’t be sad, everything has passed."

Lin Yu was petrified on the spot, Zhao Lingyu was stunned, Wang Wan Qiu was dumbfounded, and even Honorable Li was shocked.

As for Elder Hu.

What scene hadn’t she seen?

Sorry, this was a first for her.

Coming to her senses, Lin Yu’s originally pale face flushed crimson.

"You... insolent child!"

She stuttered, with indignation she brushed away Lin Yun’s hands and hastily hid beside Wang Wanqiu.

Wang Wanqiu gave Lin Yun an encouraging look.

Brother, I salute you as the strongest.

Well done!

Although Wang Wanqiu found it strange, as long as she reminded herself several times that Lin Yun was not her master’s foster son, she immediately felt there was nothing wrong with it.

Her master was attractive, and so was Lin Yun; they were clearly a match made in heaven.

Yet, it was such a pity for Lin Yun.

If Lin Yun wanted to save her master, he would not be able to preserve his cultivation level.

If it were someone else, she would rather give up all her cultivation to help heal her master, but alas, she lacked the ability.

Wang Wanqiu swore silently to herself.

"As long as you agree to save my master, I can help with drugging, kidnapping, whatever you need."

Lin Yun silently sighed and looked again towards the sea. The waters had returned to calm, but that gaping maw which had swallowed everything left a deep impression on him.

Poor Ming Xin, his disciple had traveled thousands of miles to bring him to the East Sea, hoping to let him travel the world, yet his coffin had been devoured by fish before it even sank.

To spare Lin Yu from sorrow, he had taken on too much.

I am indeed too filial.

Lin Yun thought to himself, and at that moment, Lin Yu gave him another look, a look that was indescribably evocative.

Crikey, my sense of filial piety is hardening.

Big Red’s flying speed was very fast, and soon the people on its back could no longer see the sea.

At the spot where the coffin had been devoured, the water suddenly turned red. Not long after, a huge Sea Monster floated up to the surface, and at the same time, a white light shot out from the sea, racing towards the northwest...