Lin Yun addressed the hook-nosed leader in blue robes.
“I do not know what sort of power your Chasing Wind Sect holds, nor do I care to know. Go back and inform whoever rules it that I have taken this woman under my protection.”
“Furthermore, you would do well not to consider revenge, or you will face the consequences yourselves.”
With that, Lin Yun took the young woman and left the area at once.
The hook-nosed man remained rooted to the spot. How could he dare give chase?
He did not know Lin Yun’s full strength, but the casual wave that had gravely wounded his men convinced him he stood no chance.
After they had travelled some distance,
“They… they truly did not follow.”
Seeing no pursuers, the young woman felt as though she were dreaming. Had she really escaped their hunt so easily?
“Of course they dare not follow,” Lin Yun said as they walked.
“I am sorry, big brother. I… I should not have endangered you.” The young woman lowered her head, overcome with guilt.
“Endangered me? How have you done that?” Lin Yun turned to her, his face lit with a smile.
“By saving me, you have made an enemy of the Chasing Wind Sect. You even injured their men just now. They will never let it go. They will certainly seek revenge against you. By involving you, I… I have dragged you into this mess.” The young woman spoke with deep remorse.
“Wen Jing, stop fretting over it.” Lin Yun shook his head, still smiling.
“How… how do you know my name?” Wen Jing stared at him in astonishment.
“I told you before. Anything I wish to know, I can discover.” Lin Yun replied.
After all, he had already scanned her memories, so everything about her was clear to him.
Wen Jing stood stunned. The man before her seemed so mysterious, so extraordinary.
It felt as if the heavens had sent him specifically to rescue her.
“I also know that the Chasing Wind Sect destroyed your Wen family. After you escaped, you intended to seek refuge with a friend of your father’s. Since I have chosen to save you, I will see you safely to him.” Lin Yun said.
Helping someone fully, seeing the deed through to the end, this had always been Lin Yun’s way.
He had saved strangers many times before, never expecting reward.
Yet sometimes, those acts of kindness had brought him unexpected blessings.
Such as when he saved the Martial God, rescued the sisters Yu Qing and Yu Rou, or aided the elf maiden Zi Tong. There were far too many instances to list.
From then on, Lin Yun travelled with Wen Jing.
…
Meanwhile, the hook-nosed man’s subordinates struggled to their feet, each looking thoroughly battered.
“Useless lot. Follow me!” The hook-nosed man snapped, leading them away at once.
Roughly half a day later, they met an elder of the Chasing Wind Sect.
“Have you killed that woman Wen Jing? Show me her head.” The elder demanded.
“Well… Third Elder, a young man suddenly appeared, injured us, and took Wen Jing away.” The hook-nosed man answered feebly.
The elder’s face darkened instantly. “Useless! You cannot even manage such a trifling task!”
“Elder, that young man was simply too strong. We were no match for him.”
“To dare injure members of our Chasing Wind Sect, what insolence. Go search at once. Find the one who wounded you and discover Wen Jing’s whereabouts. Since you cannot handle it, this old man will deal with them personally.” Murderous intent glinted in the elder’s cold eyes.
…
One day later.
Lin Yun and Wen Jing reached a city called Yan City.
From scanning Wen Jing’s memories, Lin Yun had learned that the continent possessed twelve empires.
As a cultivation world, those twelve great empires were backed by two immense organisations: the Heavenly Academy and the Spiritual Academy.
Each academy controlled six empires.
This was a common structure in many cultivation worlds. The true rulers were always the supreme cultivation powers.
Wen Jing’s realm was relatively low, so her knowledge of the world remained superficial. She knew only the basics, nothing of its deeper layers.
Thus, Lin Yun could extract only this much from her memories.
Yan City was a county seat within the Sea Wind Empire.
The person Wen Jing sought was located here.
Lin Yun had come to Yan City not only to deliver her safely, but also to gather further information about the world.
