The moment he was stared at by the black-robed leader of the Heavenly God Sect, Lin Jiangnian felt as if his blood and energy had solidified, and a fierce aura rushed towards him.
His whole body seemed to be frozen and stiffened instantly!
In an instant, Lin Jiangnian's face turned extremely ugly. Unable to bear the tremendous pressure, he took a step back, staggered, and his face turned pale in an instant.
Liu Su's eyes narrowed, her whole body suddenly tensed up, and a hint of nervousness flashed in her eyes.
The bare hand hidden under the sleeve subconsciously clenched.
Lin Jiangnian was bent over, gasping for breath, an indescribable look of horror on his pale face.
He clutched his chest, and it took him a while to come back to his senses. He slowly stood up straight, raised his head, and once again met the gaze of the Celestial God Cult leader.
Lin Jiangnian breathed rapidly and said with difficulty, "I am the Prince of Lin, and I am honored to meet you, the leader!"
Under the black robe, the strange mask was particularly creepy, and the cold look made the leader's aura particularly oppressive.
The pair of emotionless eyes behind the mask stared at Lin Jiangnian. After a while, a hoarse and emotionless voice sounded.
"Prince Lin, how are you?"
It seemed like a polite remark, but when it was said without any emotion, it seemed even more strange.
Lin Jiangnian's expression softened slightly. "I've long admired the Master's reputation. Seeing him today, I can see he's truly extraordinary..."
The black-robed leader's tone remained emotionless: "When have you ever heard of our sect?"
Lin Jiangnian spoke slowly, "I've heard the Saint often mention that the leader is a master of both civil and military skills, with martial arts reaching the pinnacle, and few rivals in the world. His abilities are exceptional, rarely seen in the world... The leader controls the Tianshen Sect, and his followers are spread across the world, with countless experts under his command..."
"The Celestial God Cult is growing stronger and stronger, and is flourishing under the leadership of its leader. Sooner or later, it will unify the martial arts world for eternity..."
"The leader will surely become a legendary figure whose name will be remembered throughout history..."
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It was quiet inside the stone chamber.
Liu Su, who was originally worried, couldn't help but turn her head and look at this guy.
How could he blurt out such shameless compliments?
When did she often mention the leader to him?
What else can last for thousands of years?
Unify the world?
And leave your name in history?
Liu Su felt embarrassed just listening to these words... Didn't you tell him to talk less?
Why is he bragging?!
Liu Su suppressed the impulse in his heart and looked at the guy expressionlessly.
This guy's face was slightly pale, but he looked serious and resolute, without a trace of pretense...
If Liu Su hadn't known him well enough, she would have almost been deceived by him.
This guy...
How can you pretend like this?
Lin Jiangnian's sudden action even made the black-robed leader concentrate slightly.
He seemed to have not expected that the Prince of Lin would praise him so much.
He stared at Lin Jiangnian for a moment, then spoke hoarsely, "This sect won't fall for that!"
Lin Jiangnian slowly shook his head: "Master, you misunderstood. I'm not flattering you. This is all genuine..."
"The leader is a rare and top-notch expert in the world. I admire him immensely... Fortunately, the Saint introduced me to the leader, allowing me to see his true appearance..."
"What I just said was all my true feelings when I met the leader. It was definitely not flattery..."
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The surroundings fell into an eerie silence again.
The black-robed leader slowly turned his head and looked at Liu Su on the other side.
At this moment, Liu Su's expression was even stranger.
Looking at the leader, she still had no expression on her face and shook her head... She couldn't explain it.
At the same time, I felt a little annoyed. What on earth does this guy want to do?
He is so obvious, isn't he afraid that the leader will become suspicious?
How could he look like he was being controlled or coerced?
Liu Su couldn't help feeling a little anxious.
Before coming, the two had already discussed countermeasures.
That night in the temple, the only people who knew that Lin Jiangnian was impersonating the Prince of Lin were Liu Su's close associates.
Originally, Liu Su planned to wait until the plan was successful before revealing everything to the leader. However, unexpectedly, many accidents occurred along the way, causing the plan to fail and forcing Liu Su to change his original idea.
The matter of Lin Jiangnian impersonating the Prince of Lin was shelved and not mentioned again.
Therefore, the leader of the Tianshen Sect was unaware that Lin Jiangnian was a fake prince. According to the original plan, Liu Su should have used the love poison to control the real Prince Lin.
Love Gu is a strange Gu from the royal holy religion of southern Xinjiang. Once planted, it is almost impossible to remove it.
Under normal circumstances, the life of the Prince of Lin would always be in the hands of Liu Su. This was also the reason why the leader of the Celestial God Sect wanted to meet Lin Jiangnian in person.
So, Lin Jiangnian and Liu Su decided to use Liu Su's trick to defeat the enemy. Lin Jiangnian, posing as the prince who was under the control of Liu Su's poison, accompanied Liu Su to meet the leader.
Although one's life is at stake, one should be cautious. When facing the leader, it's normal to be low-key and flattering...
Even when facing the leader's temptation just now, Lin Jiangnian's pale and irresistible reaction did not show any flaws.
But next, will this guy go a little too far?
The black-robed leader remained emotionless, his dark eyes hidden behind his mask as he glanced coldly at Lin Jiangnian: "When it comes to experts, your father is the ultimate Grandmaster!"
Lin Jiangnian said calmly, "This does not affect my admiration for the leader. In terms of martial arts, I think the leader is even better than me..."
Liu Su moved her head away without leaving a trace... She could no longer hold it in.
The black-robed leader also fell silent. He stared at Lin Jiangnian and suddenly sneered, "Prince Lin is truly different!"
Then, he said coldly, "Do you know why our sect has called you here today?"
Lin Jiangnian subconsciously glanced at Liu Su and saw that Liu Su's eyes had moved to the side.
What does she mean?
"I don't know, please tell me clearly, Master!"
Lin Jiangnian's reaction was seen clearly by the black-robed leader.
He stared into Lin Jiangnian's eyes and said expressionlessly, "The Saint of our sect has come to your palace not to harm you, and we will not take your life."
Lin Jiangnian nodded in agreement: "I know this, otherwise the Saint would have taken my life long ago."
The leader said coldly, "Our sect only wants one thing. Has the Saint already mentioned it to you?"
This time, Lin Jiangnian didn't play dumb anymore and asked, "Master, do you want... the Xuanyang Diagram?"
"Exactly!"
The leader said coldly, "This sect would like to borrow your Xuanyang Map from the Lin Palace for a look, and will return it in good condition later!"
Return it in good condition?
Can you believe this?
"I wonder why the leader wants the Xuanyang Map?"
Lin Jiangnian asked tentatively.
The black-robed leader said in a deep voice, "Some of our sect's martial arts are beyond comprehension, and only the Xuanyang Diagram can provide the answers."
"It is an honor for me to be able to help the leader with his martial arts questions."
Lin Jiangnian nodded, then changed his mind and sighed, "But the leader doesn't know. I am also powerless and don't know the whereabouts of the Xuanyang Map."
As soon as he finished speaking, he felt the coldness emanating from the black-robed leader in front of him.
Lin Jiangnian continued, "I have absolutely no intention of deceiving the Sect Leader. The Saint can attest to this... I have searched the entire Lin Palace, but I can't find the whereabouts of the Xuanyang Map..."
Seeing the black-robed leader staring at him, Lin Jiangnian sighed deeply and said helplessly, "I also asked my father, but he probably didn't tell me because he was afraid that I would ruin the Lin family's reputation..."
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I have to say that Lin Jiangnian's acting skills are very good at this moment. He plays the role of an unlearned, timid and weak dandy prince to perfection.
The black-robed leader stared at Lin Jiangnian for a moment, then turned to look at Liu Su.
Liu Su lowered her eyes and said coldly, "Master, what he said is indeed true... I have searched the entire Lin Palace, but there is indeed no trace of the Xuanyang Map..."
At this point, Liu Su hesitated for a moment and then asked, "Could it be that this Xuanyang Diagram never existed in the first place?"
"After all, the Xuan Yang Diagram has always been just a rumor. No one has ever actually seen it... Could it be just a trick used by Lin Hengzhong?"
The black-robed leader put his hands behind his back and said expressionlessly, "Impossible!"
"The Xuan Yang Diagram must exist!"
The leader's voice was firm.
Liu Su lowered her eyes and said nothing, as if she was thinking about something.
Leader, why are you so sure that the Xuan Yang Diagram must exist?
At this moment, Lin Jiangnian, who was standing by, suddenly spoke up: "Master, I have a good idea. I wonder if I should tell you about it?"
The black-robed leader stared at him: "What?"
Lin Jiangnian pondered for a moment and said, "The leader wanted the Xuanyang Map, but there was no need to go through so much trouble... The leader asked the Saint to poison me, going through so much trouble, just to get the Xuanyang Map..."
"Although I don't know the whereabouts of the Xuanyang Map, if the leader believes that the Xuanyang Map is in the Linwang Mansion, there is actually a better way..."
As he spoke, Lin Jiangnian looked at the black-robed leader in front of him: "My father has always respected the masters of the world. With the leader's martial arts skills, if you come to visit openly, my father will definitely treat you with courtesy..."
"Although the Xuanyang Diagram is the most precious treasure of the Lin Palace, it's not forbidden to be passed on to others... When the time comes, I can put in a few good words for the Sect Leader. Maybe my father will lend the Xuanyang Diagram to the Sect Leader for some study..."
"Master, what do you think of my idea?"
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The surroundings were quiet again.
There was a slightly dull expression on Liu Su's face, her red lips slightly parted and didn't close for a long time.
She stared at Lin Jiangnian in amazement, her eyes filled with shock that could hardly be described...
This guy, what is he doing?
He was actually trying to win over the leader?!
Does he want to lure the Tianshen Sect to his Linwang Palace?
Use the Xuanyang Map as a lure to get the leader to work for them in the Prince Lin's Palace?
His calculations are really brilliant!
Where does he get the courage?!
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The black-robed leader was also visibly stunned. After a moment of silence, he seemed to gradually come to his senses.
"You want to win over our sect?"
The black-robed leader said coldly.
Lin Jiangnian shook his head: "To be precise, this should be cooperation, a win-win situation... If the leader is willing, it will be a good thing for my Linwang Mansion!"
"Oh!"
A cold laugh emanated from beneath the strange bronze mask.
Obviously, he did not comment on Lin Jiangnian's suggestion.
How could the Heavenly God Cult possibly surrender to Prince Lin's Palace?
"Our sect only wants the Xuanyang Diagram!"
The leader glanced at Lin Jiangnian coldly and suddenly said, "You, know the Xuanyang Heart Method, right?"
Lin Jiangnian's heart skipped a beat, but he remained calm as he nodded and said, "I have indeed learned a little."
"Some?"
Lin Jiangnian sighed, "I'm a bit dull. I did learn the Xuanyang Heart Method, but I didn't remember much. I only understood the basics of what I learned. As for the rest, I don't understand..."
The black-robed leader stared at Lin Jiangnian: "You, write it down!"
really!
Lin Jiangnian's heart sank, here it comes!
Before coming, he had vaguely guessed the leader's purpose.
It was rumored that the Xuanyang Heart Technique originated from the Xuanyang Diagram, and that the two were of the same lineage. Since this leader had painstakingly failed to obtain the Xuanyang Diagram, it was natural that he would turn his attention to the Xuanyang Heart Technique.
Xuanyang Heart Method is the Lin family's unique family secret technique. Apart from Lin Hengzhong, the only other person who knows this heart method is Lin Jiangnian.
And this is probably the reason why the leader wants to meet Lin Jiangnian in person today.
"Master, do you want the Xuanyang Heart Technique?"
Lin Jiangnian asked tentatively.
The leader nodded expressionlessly: "Since there is no Xuanyang Diagram, perhaps there is something our sect wants in this Xuanyang Heart Sutra!"
Lin Jiang sighed, "The Xuanyang Heart Method is a family secret that shouldn't be passed on to outsiders... But since the Sect Leader wants it, I can pass it on to you."
"However, I am dull and my memory is not good. I may not remember the first level of the Xuanyang Heart Method clearly..."
The leader ignored Lin Jiangnian and turned to look at Liu Su: "Prepare paper and pen!"
Liu Su nodded, turned around and left to get paper and pen.
The leader stared at Lin Jiangnian and said, "You write it!"
"Write down all the Xuanyang Heart Technique formulas you know... If you conceal even a single word, or write anything haphazardly, you know the consequences!"
A sharp chill hit him, and Lin Jiangnian's face turned slightly pale. He said, "Master, don't worry. I won't hide a single word!"
Seeing Lin Jiangnian being so obedient, the leader's indifference eased a little.
Lin Jiangnian breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Liu Su, who was holding paper and pen and looking at him expressionlessly.
There seemed to be a flash of worry in his eyes.
Lin Jiangnian's expression remained normal. He looked at the leader again and said, "Leader, it's pitch black in here. Can I go outside to write?"
The leader stared at him expressionlessly and nodded.
Lin Jiangnian turned and walked out of the stone chamber, the light was bright.
"Please help me grind the ink, Saint Liu!"
Lin Jiangnian spread out the rice paper on the stone table and glanced at Liu Su.
Liu Su said nothing, walked aside and started grinding ink.
Not far away, the black-robed leader stood there, his cold eyes fixed on Lin Jiangnian.
Under his gaze, Lin Jiangnian slowly picked up the pen. When he looked up, he saw that Liu Su, who was grinding ink beside him, looked increasingly worried.
Obviously, she didn't expect that the leader would come for the Xuanyang Heart Method.
To be more precise, she was more afraid that if the leader got the Xuanyang Heart Method, he would harm Lin Jiangnian...
Lin Jiangnian gave her a reassuring look.
Then, he stared at the rice paper on the table.
Want the Xuanyang Heart Technique?
Lin Jiangnian had anticipated this and was prepared for it.
The Xuan Yang Heart Technique is the Lin family's unique skill and the most important one. Naturally, Lin Jiangnian would not pass it on easily.
But if he didn't write it today, he would have a hard time leaving here alive. Writing it down randomly wouldn't work either.
This leader's martial arts skills are unfathomable, and he has a thorough understanding of martial arts. If you try to hide something or write something nonsense, he will easily be able to see through it.
Then, it can only be a photo!
The Xuan Yang Heart Method was extremely masculine and fierce, and its formulas were complex and intricate. A single mistake or omission could make a world of difference.
At the same time, not everyone can practice this method, and the selection process for physical fitness and talent is extremely strict.
Secondly, the Xuan Yang Heart Method was extremely dangerous in its early stages of cultivation, and one could easily go astray if not careful. Even Lin Jiangnian nearly went astray and became possessed when he first began practicing the Xuan Yang Heart Method.
And the most important point is...
If one wants to practice the Xuan Yang Heart Method, they must also supplement their body with medicinal herbs. Otherwise, at best, the meridians will be blocked and their martial arts skills will be completely wasted.
In severe cases, the blood and qi may surge backwards and the person may die on the spot!
This is the most important thing!
But Lin Jiangnian obviously had no intention of writing down this taboo.
He slowly picked up the pen and wrote down the first level formula of Xuan Yang Heart Method on the rice paper!
He planned to give a big gift to the leader of the Tianshen Sect as well!
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