Given Lin Yun’s character, he absolutely despised asking for help, let alone troubling the Huoyun Emperor.
But this time was different.
Lin Yun had vowed to spare no expense, using every connection and resource at his disposal!
He knew this situation was unlike his previous assault on the Zhutian Alliance.
Back then, Lin Yun had believed his forces were more than enough to handle the Zhutian Alliance. He hadn’t anticipated that the Xingwu Emperor would interfere in his personal vendetta.
“That’s good. If you can secure some support from the Huoyun Emperor, it’ll make things much easier. But the Huoyun Emperor likely won’t openly send immortals with you to the Tianqian Empire—that could spark conflict between the two empires. At most, he’ll provide some backing behind the scenes.”
“I understand.”
Lin Yun nodded, then turned to Huo Zhen and the others. “Huo Zhen, gather our forces and prepare. I’m heading to the Divine Capital to see His Majesty!”
“Got it, Big Brother. We’ll meet up later,” Huo Zhen replied with a nod.
“Brother Liang Yuan, go to the Xiaoyao Tower and have the Tower Master deliver the contents of this letter to the Dragon Clan immediately!” Lin Yun handed a letter to Liang Yuan.
He had written the letter on the way back.
Since the jade slip from Little Green Dragon had been used, Lin Yun could no longer contact it directly and had to pay to send the message through a force like the Xiaoyao Tower.
“The Dragon Clan!?”
“Big Brother, you… you have ties with the Dragon Clan?” The group stared at Lin Yun in astonishment.
Until now, they had been unaware of Lin Yun’s connection to the Dragon Clan.
To them, the Dragon Clan was impossibly distant from their world!
“Yes, I know a dragon,” Lin Yun confirmed with a nod.
“Big Brother, is your relationship with it solid?” Yang Wan asked skeptically.
“Don’t worry, it’s absolutely reliable,” Lin Yun said without hesitation.
“Big Brother, you’re incredible! Your connections are unreal—even the Dragon Clan!” Huo Zhen said, giving a thumbs-up.
The more they learned about Lin Yun, the more unfathomable he seemed!
“Brother Lin Yun, I’ll deliver the letter now,” Liang Yuan said, hurrying out.
Lin Yun also left quickly, preparing to meet the Huoyun Emperor.
…
Divine Capital.
Lin Yun rushed to the palace to see the Huoyun Emperor.
Inside the Tongshen Hall.
“Disciple Lin Yun pays respects to Master!” Lin Yun saluted.
“My disciple, I heard you went to the Tianqian Empire? You don’t look well. What’s the matter? Tell your master,” the Huoyun Emperor said, his eyes half-closed.
“Master, my woman is in the Tianqiong Clan in the Tianqian Empire, likely in grave danger. I must rescue her,” Lin Yun said firmly.
“You’ve already been there, haven’t you? The Tianqiong Clan has immortals, so you were probably driven back,” the Huoyun Emperor said.
“Master is correct. I was defeated, but I’m not giving up. I plan to gather my forces and attack the Tianqiong Clan again. I’ve come to report to you,” Lin Yun said.
“The Tianqiong Clan is in the Tianqian Empire, not under my rule. Even a strong dragon struggles against a local snake. You know the dangers and difficulties of attacking them again with your forces, don’t you?” the Huoyun Emperor asked, looking at Lin Yun.
“I’m fully aware, but I must do this! If I can’t protect my own woman, what’s the point of cultivating? If I can’t save her, how can I face the tribulation?” Lin Yun said resolutely, his tone unwavering.
“You’re a man of true passion, daring to love, hate, kill, and fight. Do you know why I favour you? Beyond your talent, it’s your character!” the Huoyun Emperor said.
“Master, I beg for your help!” Lin Yun knelt.
“This is the first time you’ve ever asked me for anything, isn’t it?” the Huoyun Emperor said.
He continued, “Since you’re going to the Tianqian Empire to attack a clan in their territory, I can’t help you openly. However, I’ll pull some strings through the Heavenly God Palace, taking a firm stance to ensure the Tianqian Empire doesn’t interfere. At this critical juncture, the Heavenly God Palace won’t want conflict between the two empires and will mediate.”
“Thank you, Master!” Lin Yun bowed immediately.
The Huoyun Emperor’s words were enough for Lin Yun.
His main concern was the Tianqian Empire intervening. After his clash with Prince Yi, the prince was surely looking for an excuse to retaliate, and this situation could provide one.
“Even if the Tianqian Empire doesn’t get involved, attacking the Tianqiong Clan will still be incredibly difficult. They have immortals,” the Huoyun Emperor said.
“Master, I have my ways,” Lin Yun replied.
The Huoyun Emperor nodded. “Good. If you have a plan, go prepare.”
“Disciple takes his leave!” Lin Yun said, exiting the hall.
After Lin Yun left, a red-furred cat hopped out.
“Master, can Lin Yun really save his woman on his own? It seems impossible. The Tianqiong Clan has immortals,” the red-furred cat said.
“Indeed, it’s extremely difficult, almost impossible. But since he says he has a way, let’s see what he does. Success or failure, it’s a trial for him,” the Huoyun Emperor said slowly.
…
After leaving the palace, Lin Yun went to the Xiaoyao Tower’s main branch in the Divine Capital.
The Tower Master warmly welcomed Lin Yun.
In the reception hall.
“Lord Lin, you’re a rare guest! What brings you here? Looking to buy something?” the Tower Master asked.
“I want to hire fighters,” Lin Yun said.
“Hire fighters?”
The Tower Master was taken aback. “Lord Lin, with your strength and the Tribulation Realm experts under you, do you really need to hire fighters?”
Lin Yun’s gaze sharpened. “I’m not hiring ordinary cultivators. I want immortals.”
Lin Yun knew that to successfully rescue Yu Ying, having an immortal on his side was ideal.
The Huoyun royal family’s immortals couldn’t conveniently act in the Tianqian Empire.
But a force like the Xiaoyao Tower was different.
As for Little Green Dragon, though Lin Yun had sent a message, he didn’t know its current situation or whether it could send help.
Since the Tianqiong Clan was in human territory, Lin Yun didn’t expect the dragon to send forces. If it could exert pressure through the Heavenly God Palace to keep the Tianqian Empire from interfering, Lin Yun would be satisfied.
With the Huoyun Emperor and Little Green Dragon’s deterrence, Lin Yun was confident the Tianqian Empire wouldn’t dare act recklessly.
As for dealing with the Tianqiong Clan’s immortals, Lin Yun planned to hire one himself.
“What? Hire immortals?”
The Tower Master was even more shocked. “Lord Lin, you… you’re not joking, are you? You know that immortals aren’t typically hired for money.”
“Spirit crystals and Tribulation Pills won’t do, but what about this?” Lin Yun flipped his hand, revealing a Qiankun Crystal Stone.
“This… you have such a thing!”
The Tower Master took the Qiankun Crystal Stone, examining it with astonishment in his eyes.
“I happened to obtain a few hundred of these Qiankun Crystal Stones in a ruin,” Lin Yun explained.
He naturally wouldn’t mention the Supreme Qiankun Cauldron.
The Tower Master nodded. “This is highly valuable to immortals. With it, you might actually hire one. It depends on how many you can offer and the specifics of the task. Different difficulties come with different prices.”
Hiring an immortal was generally considered a pipe dream.
