The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 233 - 232: Temple of the Great Mist (Seventh Update)

Chapter 233: Chapter 232: Temple of the Great Mist (Seventh Update)

The Great Mist arrived.

It seemed to have been conjured by those two troublemakers, Bai Jiaojiao and Xiao Qing. Lin Yun almost lost his cool, "You two stinking sisters, wasn’t it enough to just dance wildly? Why did you have to beat drums and play the erhu?"

This mist was purer than any they had encountered outside, and it clearly possessed a life of its own. Lin Yun quickly pulled Bai Jiaojiao and Green Snake together. They might be goofballs, but they were teammates after all, and he couldn’t just sell them out.

"One bow!"

After the Great Mist emerged, Temple Priest Chu Ren also began his duties, calling everyone to kneel and worship the gods. Of course, Lin Yun didn’t kneel but stood erect instead. With everyone else kneeling, those who were standing, like them, became particularly conspicuous.

"Two bows."

Chu Ren didn’t pay any attention to Lin Yun and continued worshipping the gods. Watching this cult-like ritual unfold, Lin Yun was hardly perturbed.

After three bows, the altar for the ritual was filled with countless Spirit Fruits, delicious food, and exquisite wines.

Well, that’s something. They hadn’t offered anything to the deities, yet they received gifts in return. How is that fair?

Upon closer inspection, Lin Yun realized that the so-called food was nothing but clumps of mist.

In an instant, Lin Yun understood why accepting the Divine Spirit’s blessing made it impossible to leave. Before, Chu Han had mentioned that absorbing the Great Mist would turn one into a Mist Beast. It seemed eating it would likely have the same effect.

But...

What’s the deal with my eyes? Fiery Eyes Golden Gaze?

It appeared that after absorbing the Great Mist, Lin Yun’s body had undergone some changes as well.

Speaking of the Great Mist, Lin Yun was also reminded of the monster that guarded the first trial at the Moon God Ruins, called Great Mist. He wondered if that Great Mist and this one were the same entity.

Logically, it shouldn’t be possible for such divine entities to share the same name, right?

It’s understandable for two Xiao Qings to share a name, but since the Great Mist serves as the Moon God’s gatekeeper, would the Moon God casually use the name of a deity of the same tier for a gatekeeping beast?

For a moment, Lin Yun’s imagination ran wild.

Shock! The untold stories between the Moon God and the Great Mist.

Suspected marital strife, the Sun God slays his love rival in a fit of rage.

All sorts of NTR scenarios started popping up in Lin Yun’s mind.

No, no, I am the Pure Love War God.

"Dear guests, come and enjoy the gifts bestowed by the gods!"

Chu Ren’s words interrupted Lin Yun’s wild musings. Lin Yun stepped forward and said with a smile, "Then I shall gratefully accept them."

Lin Yun saw through the Great Mist’s trap, but he wasn’t panicked at all, calmly eating up the mist one bite at a time.

Seeing him eat so enthusiastically made Bai Jiaojiao want to join in, but Lin Yun had already laid down the law, so she didn’t dare act recklessly. Instead, she could only watch Lin Yun with longing eyes, looking like she was waiting to be fed.

Lin Yun shook his head. She really was a gluttonous little demon.

"My appetite is quite large; these don’t seem to be enough for me. Can I have some more?"

Chu Ren: "..."

What kind of person was this!

And why wasn’t he changing after consuming so much?

"There’s something off about you!"

Even someone as naive as Chu Ren could see there was a problem. As soon as he spoke, the underlying malice from the other villagers toward Lin Yun and his group became blatantly obvious.

At that moment, Chu Han stood up and explained, "Dad, maybe Bai Yun just has a bigger appetite. If the blessings from this ritual aren’t enough, we can always wait for the next one!"

Chu Ren was persuaded and nodded, "That’s a good point, especially since your mother hasn’t arrived yet either."

Lin Yun was taken aback for a moment when Chu Han called out to his father. Well, I’ll be damned, the Temple Priest is your dad?

But recalling how Chu Han knew the missing villagers were dead without showing any remorse, Lin Yun had a rough idea of the situation.

His mom was likely long gone.

As planned, it was time for Chu Han to take action. He produced the Coded Scroll and said, "Dad, according to the rules, I’ve acquired the Coded Scroll and can now challenge the Guardian and leave the village."

Temple Priest Chu Ren’s face changed immediately, and he exclaimed angrily, "I do not agree!"

"These are the village rules, as long as anyone has a Coded Scroll, they can challenge the Guardian."

Chu Han said stubbornly, at that moment, while the Great Mist had not yet dissipated, and under the watchful eyes of the Divine Spirit, even he, Chu Ren, the temple priest in charge of the sacrificial rituals, couldn’t go against the village rules.

The moment he voiced his refusal, he also felt the Great Mist watching him.

Given the circumstances, he had no choice but to agree.

"And these two friends of mine, they each have a Coded Scroll too."

Everything was proceeding according to plan, and Chu Ren said helplessly, "Then go ahead!"

The Great Mist parted, opening up a path, and the doors of the Divine Temple also swung open, but within, Lin Yun couldn’t see what was inside.

"Hold on a moment."

Just as Chu Han was about to lead everyone to challenge the Guardian, Chu Huai stepped forward.

He handed Lin Yun a Coded Scroll, saying, "This is what I obtained back then, but later I couldn’t leave anymore. Now, I’ll give it to you. If you can leave, I hope you will take good care of my grandson."

"Thank you."

Lin Yun’s face showed gratitude as though he really needed that Coded Scroll.

The villagers around were still drooling, seeming even happier as Lin Yun and the others went to challenge the Guardian, as if they were waiting for a feast.

Taking the Coded Scroll, Lin Yun entered the Divine Temple together with Chu Han.

No sooner had he entered than he asked Bai Jiaojiao and Green Snake for the so-called Coded Scrolls back.

It shouldn’t be that simple, these items didn’t seem safe with them, better he should hold onto them himself.

The interior of the Divine Temple was empty except for a ritual altar. There were some murals on the walls, but remembering his experiences in Dragon Tomb, Lin Yun did not look at them.

"Brother Chu, how do we challenge the Guardian?"

It was as if he had just thought of the question, and Lin Yun asked.

"My father once told me, once you enter the Divine Temple, just eat the Coded Scroll and you’ll be able to see the Guardian. I don’t know the specifics of the challenge, but in any case, as long as you can come in, you can leave."

"I see, then eat one and show me how it’s done."

Chu Han: "..."

Brother Yun, you don’t look like a good person at all!

Cut off from the outside, Chu Han suddenly felt a chill down his spine, as if from the very beginning, Lin Yun intended to coerce him, so overtly at that.

Luckily, Chu Han was prepared. He crumpled the Coded Scroll into a ball and shoved it directly into his mouth, swallowing it without chewing.

"You all should eat quickly too, this thing won’t choke you."

"Oh, no rush, we’ll watch you challenge the Guardian first."

Lin Yun had no intention of eating the scrolls at all, illness enters through the mouth, after all—who stuffs just anything in there?!

Chu Han: "???"

Aren’t we here to challenge the Guardian together?

What’s this about facing it alone?

After a long wait, nothing happened in the Divine Temple.

"Why isn’t anything happening?"

Chu Han looked utterly surprised and confused.

Lin Yun laughed, "Of course nothing happens if you eat a fake scroll, you’ve got to eat a real one! I knew you were careless, you surely got it wrong. Look, I’ve prepared an extra one, and your grandfather gave us another—we have enough to go around! Open your mouth, I’ll feed you!"

Chu Han: "..."

Please don’t come over here...