Chapter 231: The Arrival of Ling Huang Xian

Chapter 231: The Arrival of Ling Huang Xian

In the realm of mortals, if someone suddenly died, it would undoubtedly cause a panic, with an air of suspense permeating the atmosphere.

The immortals of Zifeng Valley were somewhat calmer, yet still worried.

Under such circumstances, the first reaction is always:

There’s an assassin.

There are assassins among mortals, and there are assassins in the immortal valleys, but if someone can kill an immortal in the valley, their background is definitely no ordinary matter.

Seeing this situation, even Lin Nuo secretly relished the misfortune.

Great! It would be best if they all dropped dead; I, Lin, will make sure to dance on your graves during Qingming Festival.

Lin Nuo pretended to look concerned as he approached the crowd of immortals.

“There are no visible injuries on his body; it’s internal injuries. His immortal energy has completely dissipated. Normally, an immortal’s energy wouldn’t be exhausted completely within a day of death. Could it be that he has been dead for a day already?”

“Impossible! I saw him before the immortal beast escaped. He had gone out to search for the immortal beast; he couldn’t have been dead for a day!”

“Then how do we explain the disappearance of his immortal energy?”

The immortals began to argue, their voices growing more and more heated.

Lin Nuo: What’s all the fuss about? If you’re going to fight, then fight! Those who can bicker definitely can’t compare to those who can fight; the winner gets to decide!

“This doesn’t resemble the methods of our immortals from Zifeng Valley.”

Dong Xiyan observed for a moment and said,

“Perhaps the escape of the immortal beast is closely related to this.”

Lin Nuo shot her a glance.

Isn’t that stating the obvious? Who in their right mind would use your Zifeng Valley techniques to kill someone? That would leave clues everywhere!

“What’s going on?”

At this moment, a long-haired male immortal, with his hands behind his back, floated down gracefully onto the verdant grass.

“Ling Huang Xian, not good! Yu Huang Xian has been killed!”

The graceful male immortal who arrived was Ling Huang Xian, who appeared to be around thirty years old but was nearly a hundred in reality.

Ling Huang Xian was a high-level immortal in Zifeng Valley, one of its leaders, and among the upper-tier immortals, he was the youngest.

He held great prestige among the immortals due to his strong abilities and vast knowledge; whenever there was significant trouble, the other immortals sought his assistance.

Currently, many high-level immortals from Zifeng Valley were away, leaving only a handful behind.

As Ling Huang Xian landed, a gentle immortal breeze fluttered around him.

At a glance, Lin Nuo recognized that Ling Huang Xian was a high-level immortal; his aura and presence were definitely unmatched by any other immortal.

High-level immortals—could he possibly be an old adversary?

Lin Nuo sized up Ling Huang Xian; he didn’t recall having crossed paths with him or having any grievances.

However, looking at Ling Huang Xian’s fair face and observing the angles, a certain individual flashed in his mind.

That person, hands stained with blood, lived for blood, and wherever he went, the city would run red with it.

This person—why does he look so much like the Blood Demon, Yu Sha?

Is this the immortal version of Yu Sha? Are you long-lost twin brothers?

That being said, the Blood Demon, Yu Sha, hasn’t shown up yet. As for when he’ll appear, it should be around a year later according to the tales of the Jianghu.

Lin Nuo had only heard bits and pieces about Yu Sha’s past; he was said to be from humble origins and was noticed early on by a cult practicing Blood Curse techniques—Blood Demon Cult. He was taught the ways of the Blood Curse.

Later, due to his extraordinary talent, he ultimately transformed into the fearsome Blood Demon. His infamous reputation should emerge approximately a year from now.

Lin Nuo thought it might just be his imagination; perhaps this Ling Huang Xian had nothing to do with the Blood Demon Yu Sha.

Ling Huang Xian approached the corpse of the immortal, crouched slightly, and began to inspect it. Soon enough, he provided a conclusion:

“Yu Huang Xian has no visible wounds. He seems to have internal injuries as if he were eroded by some unknown energy, yet this unknown energy left no trace. I cannot determine what it is for now.”

Once the authoritative words of Ling Huang Xian were spoken, the immortals began to exchange worried glances, suddenly feeling the situation was even more grave.

What could this unknown energy be?

“However, there’s no need for everyone to panic; it may just be some toxic gas emitted by certain plants in Zifeng Valley that we haven’t identified yet. Zifeng Valley is our sacred ground; even if there are uninvited guests, we will be able to find them swiftly.”

Ling Huang Xian tried to calm the other immortals’ anxiety. As a high-level immortal of Zifeng Valley, he certainly had this obligation.

“I’ve heard that the immortal beasts have been acting up. Can you determine the reason for this?” Ling Huang Xian inquired.

“We’re still unclear at this moment. Currently, my disciple, Ruo’er, is trying to communicate with the immortal beasts, but they are restless and unwilling to speak. We plan to have Ruo’er soothe them to uncover the details.”

Dong Xiyan reported, and Ling Huang Xian’s gaze shifted to the little white fox girl.

Ling Huang Xian appeared kind and amiable, yet Ruo’er felt a hint of malice in his eyes.

“Can she communicate with the immortal beasts?” Ling Huang Xian asked.

“Yes, she has a unique talent that allows her to communicate with them,” Dong Xiyan responded.

“That’s wonderful! To recruit such talent is indeed a fortune for our Zifeng Valley. With her help, the management of immortal beasts may improve,” Ling Huang Xian said with a smile, looking at Ruo’er with anticipation.

“Little girl, we’re counting on you to help us get to the bottom of the immortal beasts’ chaos.”

His words sounded gentle, but they inexplicably instilled a sense of fear in Ruo’er.

“Um… I’ll do my best… thank you…”

Ruo’er stammered, instinctively backing toward Lin Nuo, like a shy girl hiding behind a big brother upon meeting a stranger.

“She’s a bit introverted; please don’t mind her, Senior.”

Lin Nuo hurriedly spoke, fearing Ruo’er wouldn’t handle the pressure well. He could tell that despite Ling Huang Xian’s amiable facade, there was a subtle air of intimidation beneath.

“May I know who this young man is?”

“My name is Lin Nuo, Ruo’er’s master.”

“Oh, Lin Nuo, I see. I’ve heard of your name.”

Ling Huang Xian smiled,

“It’s indeed our honor in Zifeng Valley to host a talent like you.”

“You flatter me.”

After exchanging a few words with Ling Huang Xian, Lin Nuo hastily ended the conversation. To be honest, there was no denying Ling Huang Xian had a certain vibe reminiscent of the Blood Demon Yu Sha.

The immortals carried away Yu Huang Xian’s body and began to disperse, leaving a few behind to guard the immortal beasts.

Lin Nuo walked to a nearby cliff, gazing into the distance. He found himself elevated, looking down upon a lush expanse of greenery.

However, he vaguely saw a path within the dense forest that seemed to lead somewhere else.

“What’s over there?” Lin Nuo murmured to himself.

“The Valley of Resentment and Evil, a place that confines demons, spirits, and wicked souls.”

Ling Huang Xian suddenly approached, smiling softly.