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"You've fully recovered, don't worry!"
"I'll go in and check on her!" Paimon flew in, then exclaimed in surprise, "Huh? What's that smell?"
The air still lingered with the lingering fragrance of flowers emanating from Ying. Upon hearing this, the blonde girl blushed again and fled into the bathroom with her clothes.
"Huh? Do I need to take a shower after healing?" Paimon asked, confused.
Lu Lin checked the mission rewards.
[Ding! Mission "Healer's Compassion" completed. Reward: 500,000 Mora, 100 points, 100 experience points. Added to the keyword "Leg in Hand".]
【Holding the Spear】: Enhances the user's spear skills, making the grip more stable, the spear technique more fluid and smooth, and the user and spear as one.
This task wasn't difficult, so the reward was rather average, but at least it gave me a keyword entry, which is already pretty good.
As for who to give it to, Xiangling doesn't have an entry yet, and she happens to be a marksman, so it's perfect for her!
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The next few days were much calmer.
The news of the assassination of the Rock King Emperor was already known throughout the city, but the ordinary people, apart from being shocked and saddened, did not have much of an extreme reaction.
The Fools' influence within the city has been compressed to the Northern Bank, making it difficult for them to cause any trouble.
Then, Qixing announced that the Sending-Off Ceremony for the Immortals would be held by the Hall of Rebirth at the Jade Capital Terrace, and anyone who wanted to send off the Emperor was welcome to attend.
The ceremony to send off the immortals was indeed prepared well in advance; it wasn't just empty talk to appease the immortals. Lu Lin arranged for Ningguang and the Hall of Rebirth to take the initiative to contact and prepare related matters.
Since he already knew the correct answer, he naturally wouldn't wait until Zhongli couldn't stand it anymore and started preparing his own banquet. Taking the initiative would make Zhongli, the soon-to-retire leader, feel more comfortable!
However, the funeral parlor still sent him to handle the specific matters; he couldn't escape having to organize his own funeral.
Because Ying wanted to meet the Seven Gods to ask about her brother, Lu Lin arranged for her to go to the Hall of Rebirth to help prepare the necessary items for the Immortal Ceremony and to become familiar with Zhong Li.
Although he knew that Zhongli didn't have any valuable information, and even if he did, he wouldn't tell him, only Ying could find out the answer herself; his words were useless.
Lu Lin remained the same as always, spending his days shuttling between the training ground and the workshop, and his nights indulging in carefree days with Xiang Ling or Hu Tao in the Dust Song Pot.
Why is there no sweet rain?
Gan Yu has been extremely busy these past few days. Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun has transformed into a mortal to observe the people's conditions in Liyue Harbor and has been staying at her home these days, so she has to keep her master company.
Fortunately, she had taken the time to change the bed at home beforehand; otherwise, it would have been difficult to explain the sudden visit of the True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng.
You can't exactly say you broke the bed, can you?
So, besides the amusing story of her rolling down the mountain, another funny tale about her weight is likely to be spread: the one about her breaking the bed.
She knew Liu Yun Zhenjun's words all too well!
On this very day, a fully armed fleet returned from the ocean and docked at Liyue Harbor. Everyone in Liyue knew that the Southern Cross fleet had returned.
The leader of the Southern Cross fleet is named Beidou, and her reputation in Liyue is second only to the Seven Stars of Liyue.
At this moment, the heroic woman known as the Dragon King hurriedly disembarked from the boat and headed straight for the Jade Pavilion.
Chapter Fifty-Two: Young Master Lu Lin and Ba Che Appear
It is said that Beidou, the leader of the Southern Cross fleet, has a close relationship with Ningguang of Tianquan Star. Ningguang is the force behind the Southern Cross fleet and a secret benefactor.
Both parties vehemently denied this claim. Ningguang believed that she had simply chosen Beidou, while Beidou maintained that he and Ningguang were merely partners and there was no superior-subordinate relationship between them.
It is undeniable that the two had a pretty good relationship.
Although they had a good relationship, it was still very rare for them to go straight to Qunyu Pavilion after disembarking instead of drinking and relaxing.
Ningguang also understood her temperament. The fact that she went to Qunyu Pavilion instead of getting drunk after disembarking meant that something very urgent must have happened.
Lu Lin happened to be there too, and the three of them closed the door and chatted for a long time.
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Two more days passed, and the day for the Sending Off the Immortals Ceremony finally arrived.
The ceremony was not grand, but a large number of people came to witness it. The Geo Archon held an unparalleled position in the hearts of the people of Liyue, so everyone wanted to come and send him off on his final journey.
If there weren't limited spaces at Yujingtai, even more people would come.
Zhong Li, with a solemn expression, completed the entire ceremony with the help of Hu Tao and Ying, making Lu Lin, who was watching, twitch at the corner of his eye.
To organize your own funeral and have so much fun, sir, you're truly one of a kind!
The other immortals who were also attending the ceremony shared the same sentiment as him.
Others might not recognize Zhongli, but the immortals, who had known him for thousands of years, couldn't possibly not recognize him. Besides, they never believed that the Emperor would be assassinated.
Now we understand, it's just that the old man wants to retire.
The ceremony to send off the immortals was successfully completed, and the immortal ancestor's physical remains were returned to the Golden House by the Thousand Rock Army.
The Golden House is the only mint on the entire Teyvat continent, and it is very heavily guarded. It is indeed a good place to store the remains of the Emperor Ancestor. Ningguang previously hid the remains of the Emperor Ancestor here.
Shortly after the ceremony was completed and the remains of the Immortal Ancestor were returned, an orange-haired youth slowly walked into the Golden House.
It was none other than Prince Datalia, the eleventh executor of the Fools.
He had been searching for the location of the Immortal Ancestor's Dharma Transformation, but due to Lu Lin's targeting of the Fools, he had been unable to make any progress.
Until this grand ceremony of sending off the immortals, after the immortal ancestor's physical body was revealed and then sent back to the Golden House, he followed along and finally found the right place.
"No wonder I couldn't find it anywhere. It was hidden here. But how come such an important place isn't guarded?" D'Artagnan entered the Golden House, ignoring the Mora scattered all over the ground, and frowned.
All the Mora in Teyvat originate from here, so this should be the most heavily defended place in Liyue!
He instinctively sensed something was wrong, but he had personally watched the Immortal Ancestor's Dharma Body being sent in. In order to find the Heart of God, he was willing to brave even the most dangerous places!
"You've finally arrived, Executor of the Fools, Your Excellency!" A hearty laugh rang out as he entered the hall.
A handsome and elegant young man stood quietly in the center of the hall. Beside him was the immortal ancestor's mortal form that the young master had been searching for.
"It's you? We've met at Yujingtai. Who are you?" The young master had an impression of Lu Lin, but didn't know him well.
"Let me introduce myself. My name is Lu Lin. I've heard that you enjoy 'fighting,' so I've come to learn from you!"
"Oh? You even know this? It seems you know me very well?" A warning bell rang in the young master's mind.
The enemy knows him inside and out, but he knows nothing about the person in front of him. This is a very dangerous sign!
"I know that you have been searching for the Immortal Ancestor's Dharma Body. The item is right here. Come and take it if you want it!"
"Fine! So be it!" The young master was a warlike man by nature, and faced with Lu Lin's provocation, his fighting spirit surged even more, and he immediately drew his weapon!
Lu Lin drew his sword, leaped forward, and clashed fiercely with the young master.
This was a battle he deliberately sought out, in order to test the results of his special training during this period.
Although Ke Qing and Gan Yu were very dedicated to their sparring, they were ultimately close friends and family, and it was impossible for them to fight to the death. He needed to have an accurate understanding of his own strength, so he had to find an opponent with whom he could fight with all his might.
The young master is a perfect opponent.
After the ceremonial ceremony, it was inevitable that the young master would find the Golden House. With the executive officer personally following him, it was impossible for the Thousand Rock Army to completely conceal their tracks.
So Lu Lin decided to have a proper fight with him.
Lu Lin's progress has been very rapid. With the support of the system, he has mastered the four elemental powers of ice, fire, rock, and lightning. After special training from Gan Yu and Ke Qing, he is no longer the same as before.
But the young master is, after all, an executive officer of the Fools, and a disciple of the mysterious powerhouse Skirk; his martial prowess is not to be underestimated.
The two sides exchanged blows, and the battle was extremely fierce!
Lu Lin was inevitably at a disadvantage at the beginning. He lacked real experience in life-or-death battles, and it was difficult for him to gain the upper hand against an opponent like the young master who had been through many battles. It was already very difficult for him to remain undefeated.
However, the disadvantage is only temporary. His [Spiritual Mind and Wisdom] gives him unparalleled comprehension. Every move the young master makes, if it doesn't kill him, will become the resources for his growth.
The battle lasted for nearly half an hour. The young master felt more and more uneasy as the fight went on. How come this person was getting stronger and stronger?
He knew that dragging this out was not a solution, so he launched a fierce attack to force Lu Lin back, seized the opportunity to slip in front of the Immortal Ancestor's Dharma Body, and reached out to grab it.
Hmm? No?
The expected Divine Heart did not appear. The young master turned around abruptly and angrily said, "You're playing me?"
“I’m not playing a trick on you. The Immortal Ancestor’s Dharma Body has not been touched by anyone. It just means that what you’re looking for wasn’t inside to begin with.” Lu Lin shrugged.
"Ha, who would believe you!" The young master sneered and activated the Demon King Armor!
The Demon King Armor was his last resort, and also his most dangerous one!
But Lu Lin was not afraid and charged forward with his sword. The two clashed again, but this time the situation was not one-sided, and the two sides were locked in a stalemate again!
Lu Lin lacked practical experience, but he did not lack strength. So once he made up for it, he was no longer afraid of the young master who had activated the Demon King Armor.
The Demon King Armor placed an immense strain on the body and could not be sustained for long. Finally, Lu Lin seized an opening and struck, forcing it back to its original form.
"Very well, I didn't expect Liyue to have such a powerful guy like you. This trip wasn't in vain!" The young master said coldly, panting heavily.
"You flatter me!" Lu Lin smiled calmly.
"But do you think this is the end of it? I didn't want to involve innocent people, but things have come to this point, and Her Majesty the Empress's mission must be completed, so I can't worry about anything else!"
The young master waved his hand, and five counterfeit "Unrestricted Talismans" appeared in his hand.
"My original backup plan was to use a large number of counterfeit Unrestricted Talismans to awaken the Vortex Demon God Oser, who was sealed in the Lonely Cloud Pavilion."
I never expected that you would send people to destroy the Rock Tea House and confiscate all the Unrestricted Talismans, leaving only these five in my hand, which were not enough to break the Rock God's seal.
Fortunately, I still have a way. I don't know if you've heard of Ba Che?
"The wife of the vortex demon god Oser, the demon god Ba Che?" Lu Lin frowned and asked.
“That’s right. I sent someone to contact Ba Che, who is far away in the deep sea. With the combined strength of the two of us, plus the five Unrestricted Talismans, we are more than enough to break the seal!”
With a flick of his finger, the Unfettered Talisman surrounding him vanished into the void. At the same time, an extremely fierce and ominous aura emanated from the direction of the deep sea!
The Demon God's Rampage has arrived!
Chapter 53 The Final Battle Against the Demon God: The Inescapable Fate of the Jade Pavilion (Bonus Chapter for Monthly Tickets)
Lu Lin ignored the young master, left the Golden House, and gazed in the direction of the Lonely Cloud Pavilion.
In the distance, a malevolent aura soared into the sky, dark clouds gathered, blotting out the sun! Giant tentacles danced on the sea surface, and two god-like monsters appeared on the water.
The vortex demon god Oser and his wife Bache!
Oser was suppressed in Lonely Cloud Pavilion by the Rock God Morax with a giant rock spear during the Demon God War, and has been there for thousands of years. Ba Che went far away to the outer sea and never returned.
Now, Ba Che has quietly returned from the outer sea, and together with the young master, they have broken the seal of Gu Yun Pavilion and successfully released Aosai.
It's easy to imagine how deep the resentment of Oser, who has been suppressed for thousands of years, must be, and today this raging fire will be unleashed on the people of Liyue!
The situation is extremely critical!
"I don't know if you took the Heart of God or if the Geo Archon is not dead at all, but faced with a crisis that could destroy Liyue, you have no choice but to either have the Geo Archon personally suppress it or use the power of the Heart of God!"
The young master stood behind Lu Lin, looking somewhat smug.
Lu Lin remained calm. He said indifferently, "Guess why I sent people to destroy your research base for the Unbound Talisman at the Rock Tea House? You think it was an accident, just a coincidence?"
These words sent a chill down the young master's spine. He abruptly looked up and asked, "You knew all along that the Unrestricted Talisman was meant to awaken Oser?!"
"Now that I know you're planning to awaken Oser, even if it means destroying the research base for the Unrestricted Code, do you think I wouldn't make a few extra preparations?"
Lu Lin left the Golden House with composed steps, his calm voice carried on the wind.
"Dartaria, I'll show you the Liyue people's ability and determination to protect their homeland!"
Tianheng Mountain.
When Ba Che appeared on the sea and broke the seal of Gu Yun Pavilion, Qun Yu Pavilion had already moved towards the sea to prepare for battle!
On the Qunyu Pavilion, Ningguang stood against the wind. Behind her, the Three-Eyed Five-Manifestation Immortal and Ying were all present, their faces solemn.
"Is this the Whirlpool Demon God? Just looking at it makes me feel breathless!" Paimon stared in fear at the monster raging in the sea.
"The pressure from the ancient demon god is unbearable for ordinary people. Only the most battle-hardened elites in the Thousand Rock Army can remain unaffected. This battle will be more difficult than we imagine!" Ningguang said in a deep voice.
"Judging from your appearance, it seems you were prepared in advance?" asked True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng.
She noticed that since Ba Che appeared, the Liyue Seven Stars remained calm and composed, and the Thousand Rock Army was mobilized in an orderly manner, as if they had long anticipated such a war.
"We were indeed prepared for the potential crisis following the Emperor's death, but we still need the help of all the immortals!"
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