The Legend of the Netherworld

Chapter 159: The Head of Jinhai Temple

Lin Xiao frowned slightly. After hearing Lin Qing's report, he suddenly felt confused: "What is his purpose in coming here?"

"He didn't explain in detail, but he just stayed in Tianci Cave and insisted on seeing you." Lin Qing's tone was filled with helplessness and a hint of worry.

Lin Xiao was silent for a moment, thinking, "Could it be that the Shadow Monkey King is using this trick to lure the tiger away from the mountain?"

Seeing Lin Xiao's serious expression, Lin Qing added, "I exchanged a blow with him. Although the outcome was undecided, he meant no harm. However, his cultivation has reached the ninth level of Dingmao, far surpassing mine. I simply cannot underestimate him."

"No ill intentions?" Lin Xiao repeated in a low voice, still feeling a little uneasy. He nodded and said, "In that case, let's go meet him and find out more."

So, the two of them went together to the guard formation behind the hall.

Lin Xiao's eyes were attracted by the magnificent formation in front of him - the jade disk on the altar was crystal clear, with complex runes, exuding a mysterious atmosphere; the stone pillars stood like guards, deeply rooted in the ground, integrated with the earth, forming an indestructible barrier.

It was at this moment that Lin Xiao truly felt the power of the Feng Shui Academy's formation for the first time.

Not long after, the Formation Elder appeared in the center of the formation. He seemed to have sensed Lin Xiao's breath long ago. He leaped and appeared in front of the two of them.

Lin Xiao and Lin Qing hurriedly saluted: "Greetings, Master!"

The Zhen Dao elder waved his hand and looked at the two of them calmly: "My two young friends, what brings you here?"

Lin Xiao didn't dare to neglect it and succinctly told Lin Qing about his report and his own doubts: "Yu Yuzheng suddenly came to Tianci Cave without stating his purpose. We suspect this may be a ploy to lure the tiger away from the mountain."

After hearing this, the Zhen Dao Elder pondered for a moment, then calculated with his fingers and slowly said, "Since he has no ill intentions towards Lin Qing, it's unlikely that he's trying to lure the tiger away from the mountain. You should go meet him. Things shouldn't be too complicated."

He paused, then added, "In the past three months, I have gained a deeper understanding of the formation. If the Shadow Monkey King comes again, he may not be able to break it."

Lin Xiao sighed inwardly. The formation elder had obviously spent a lot of effort on the formation in order to protect the Feng Shui Academy.

"Disciple understands." Lin Xiao replied with a bow.

After bidding farewell to the Formation Elder, Lin Xiao and Lin Qing hurried to Tianci Cave.

Lin Xiao was thinking about Yu Yuzheng's real purpose in his heart, but he also understood that he could not make a clear judgment based on his own guesses, so he could only go and see him in person.

When we arrived at Tianci Cave, it was almost noon.

Tianci Cave at this time is completely different from the desolate scene three months ago, and it looks brand new.

In front of the gate, the disciples were practicing martial arts and techniques with great concentration. The air was filled with aura, which seemed full of vitality and energy.

Lin Xiao and Lin Qing walked among them, and many disciples saw them and bowed to greet them.

Lin Qing looked proud, explaining to Lin Xiao as they walked: "Since I took over your position as a guest elder, I announced that Tianci Cave has been protected by the Feng Shui Academy. Outstanding disciples can even enter the Feng Shui Academy, which has attracted a large number of outstanding talents to join."

Lin Xiao nodded in praise, thinking to himself, "I really made the right choice, Lin Qing. He not only stabilized Tianci Cave, but also attracted many potential disciples to the academy, truly turning Tianci Cave into a talent training base for Feng Shui Academy."

While they were talking, the two had already walked to the center of the hall. Lin Xiao saw from afar an old man sitting on a chair in the hall with a calm expression. Looking through the old man's back, Lin Xiao couldn't help but feel an unfamiliar sense of oppression.

He could clearly feel that the old man in front of him did not seem to be a simple visitor, and he exuded an inexplicable aura of oppression.

Lin Xiao slowly walked into the hall, secretly alert in his heart, ready to welcome the arrival of this powerful man

At the entrance of the main hall of Tianci Cave, Lin Xiao had just stepped through the gate when he saw his wife hurriedly approaching with an anxious and worried look on her face: "Lin Xiao, you're finally here!"

"Madam, long time no see." Lin Xiao smiled slightly and nodded politely.

"Yu Yuzheng from Jinhai Temple arrived at Tianci Cave yesterday and has been staying in the main hall, insisting on seeing you." The lady's words were full of helplessness, and she was obviously a little troubled by Yu Yuzheng's insistence.

Lin Xiao was slightly taken aback after hearing this, a wave of doubt forming in his heart. "Just to wait for me? He must have a deeper purpose for coming this time." Then he thought, "Could this be another trick by the Shadow Monkey King to lure the tiger away from the mountain?"

Lin Xiao nodded slightly. Although the doubts in his heart were not completely eliminated, since Lin Qing believed that he had no ill intentions, he decided not to be too vigilant.

So, he and Lin Qing walked towards the main hall together, ready to meet the head of Jinhai Temple.

Arriving at the main hall, Lin Xiao walked up to Yu Yuzheng. Seeing his motionless figure, Lin Xiao couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. He bowed softly and said, "Senior, I am Lin Xiao, a junior. I have long admired you."

Before he finished speaking, Yu Yuzheng suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze as sharp as a sword, and instantly swept towards Lin Xiao. Then, he moved slightly, and swung his palm violently, swallowing everything with his aura, and instantly struck out with the "Mountain-Turning Sea Seal".

The palm print was like a surging river, majestic and powerful, sweeping over and heading straight for Lin Xiao.

Lin Xiao did not hesitate and instantly performed the "Tiger Roar Palm". The palm print was like a tiger coming out of the mountains, facing the opponent with a stern momentum.

"bump!"

The moment the two forces converged, a deafening roar erupted. A violent gust of air instantly spread out in all directions, sending the surrounding chairs flying and crashing heavily to the ground.

Lin Qing and his wife were affected by the air waves and staggered, unable to help but stand up.

"Die!" Yu Yuzheng growled, gathering all his strength in an attempt to overpower Lin Xiao. Clearly, he had sensed that Lin Xiao was far stronger than him.

However, Lin Xiao did not give in. His eyes were firm and his strength was undiminished as he forcibly maintained the stalemate between the two sides.

Although he felt that Yu Yuzheng had no intention of killing, this fight was more like a contest of mutual testing.

"boom!"

Following a loud bang, the two of them took a few steps back at the same time. The air waves spread like a storm, and the space around them seemed to be shaking violently.

Yu Yuzheng laughed loudly, his voice filled with heroism and admiration. "Hahaha, it's true that heroes emerge from youth. He is worthy of being the boy who can defeat the Ancient Tree Spirit Lord."

Lin Xiao smiled faintly, but a sense of helplessness rose in his heart: "You are too kind, too kind..." He thought to himself, is this old man just trying to compete with me? However, with his Dingmao Ninth Realm cultivation, he may not be able to defeat me.

"Seeing that you have such strength, I feel at ease." Yu Yuzheng smiled, with a hint of approval in his eyes.

Lin Xiao was filled with doubts upon hearing this, and asked in a low voice, "Senior, may I ask why you came here today?"

Yu Yuzheng's smile deepened, and he slowly said, "I plan to hand over Jinhai Temple to you, and you will be the head."

"This……"

Lin Xiao's heart trembled, and he quickly asked, "Senior, I have no interest in the position of the head of Jinhai Temple. Besides, I am currently the head of Tianci Cave, and the management of Tianci Cave is now in the hands of my senior brother. I don't intend to take over the position of head."

Yu Yuzheng smiled slightly after hearing this, as if he had expected it: "Don't rush to refuse, I have another reason that you can't refuse." A hint of confidence flashed in his eyes.

Lin Xiao's heart moved, and he sighed secretly: "It seems that this person is not simple. Since he is so confident, why not listen to what he has to say."

"Senior, if you have a reason, I'd like to hear it." Lin Xiao responded calmly.

Yu Yuzheng's tone sank, a hint of mystery in his words: "In Jinhai Temple, there is a treasure. It was transformed from a demon king who died a hundred years ago. It is a priceless treasure. If you accept the position of the head, you will be able to see the treasure with your own eyes."

Lin Xiao raised his eyebrows, his heart immediately filled with strong interest: "The treasure transformed by the Demon King? What kind of treasure is it?"

Yu Yuzheng's eyes flashed with a deep light: "Accept the position of the head, and you will naturally be able to see it with your own eyes. That treasure may be able to help you break through your current realm and gain even greater power."

Yu Yuzheng smiled mysteriously and said, "A few days ago, you came to Jinhai Temple to ask for the bounty. I guess you are in urgent need of fairy jade, right? There are still two thousand fairy jades in the inner treasury of Jinhai Temple, and they all belong to you." Before he finished speaking, Lin Xiao's eyes lit up instantly, and his heart moved slightly.

"Immortal Jade?"

Lin Xiao secretly thought that he was in urgent need of immortal jade, especially since the Feng Shui Academy's immortal jade had already been taken away by Elder Xuantian and transported to the Shadow Monkey King's lair. As for the treasures transformed by the Demon King, he already possessed quite a few. If he could obtain these two thousand immortal jades, it would be a great benefit to his realm advancement.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Xiao finally said: "Okay, in that case, I will take over the position of the head of Jinhai Temple." He did not hesitate any longer. His desire for the fairy jade made him make this decision.

"Okay! It's a deal!" Yu Yuzheng laughed, as if relieved, his expression becoming particularly relaxed. Obviously, he had already made this decision.

"Then why don't you take charge of it yourself, senior?" Lin Xiao asked while thinking.

Yu Yuzheng smiled slightly and shook his head. "I've always been free and unfettered in my life. Being the head of a sect is too restrictive for me. You are different. You are young and promising, and you have a broad vision. If I leave Jinhai Temple to you, it will prosper more than if I leave it to you."

After he finished speaking, he suddenly jumped and walked away. "I have already made it clear to the disciples of Jinhai Temple that you will take over the position of the headmaster. You only need to go to Jinhai Temple once."

"Thank you, senior." Lin Xiao bowed to him and watched Yu Yuzheng disappear in the distance, but in his heart he was wondering whether the words of this senior really had any deep meaning.

Lin Qing walked up to Lin Xiao and whispered, "It seems that Senior Yu Yuzheng is indeed a man of temperament. After you take over the position of the head of Jinhai Temple, how do you plan to deal with it?"

Lin Xiao raised the corners of his mouth slightly: "Why don't you accompany me to Jinhai Temple to see the actual situation." After that, he turned and gestured to Lin Qing.

"Okay, whatever you want." Lin Qing nodded, and the two of them used their skills to quickly rush towards Jinhai Temple.

As evening approached, the two finally arrived at the entrance of Jinhai Temple. The scene in front of the temple was bustling with activity, with all the disciples already lined up to greet them. The disciples all saluted, creating a solemn atmosphere.

The young senior brother Jiang Xuanyi, who had previously handed over the immortal jade to Lin Xiao, was the first to recognize Lin Xiao and hurriedly led the disciples in greeting: "Jinhai Temple's senior brother Jiang Xuanyi, and all the disciples, greet the new leader!"

Lin Xiao was stunned for a moment, a little surprised, but then he came to his senses and hurried forward to help Jiang Xuanyi up: "Please stand up, everyone, no need to be so polite." He said it modestly and politely, but he couldn't help feeling a little awkward in his heart.

The disciples all stood up, and Lin Xiao immediately instructed them: "I have just arrived at Jinhai Temple, and I don't understand many things yet. If you need any advice, please consult with Senior Brother Jiang Xuanyi first."

"Yes!" the disciples answered in unison.

"If there's nothing else, let's go and leave Jiang Xuanyi here." Lin Xiao waved his hand and said.

The disciples dispersed and returned to their respective affairs. Lin Xiao walked over to Jiang Xuanyi and asked in a low voice, "Senior Yu Yuzheng should have explained the situation clearly, right?"

"I understand." Jiang Xuanyi nodded and replied.

"Where is the inner treasury of Jinhai Temple? Are the treasures in it?" Lin Xiao asked impatiently, feeling quite curious about those treasures.

"Master, follow me. I will show you around." Jiang Xuanyi motioned Lin Xiao to follow him and took him through one house after another until they finally arrived in front of a Zen temple.

Under Jiang Xuanyi's guidance, the two easily entered the inner treasury of Jinhai Temple.

The door of the inner treasury slowly opened, and a faint spiritual energy blew in.

Lin Xiao's gaze fell on a snake gall stone, which exuded a faint spiritual energy and was obviously a treasure transformed by a demon king.

Lin Xiao picked it up and played with it carefully, but he couldn't help feeling disappointed: "Is this the treasure transformed by the Demon King?" He already had a similar snake gall stone. Obviously, this one was just transformed from the Green Water Snake Queen after her death.

"This is it." Jiang Xuanyi replied expressionlessly.

"What about the immortal jade in the inner treasury? How much is left?" Lin Xiao looked around, feeling somewhat puzzled. Although there were quite a few immortal jades here, it looked far from the two thousand pieces that Yu Yuzheng had mentioned.

"It's about 800 yuan now." Jiang Xuanyi's eyes were firm and he answered decisively.

"What?" Lin Xiao was stunned for a moment, anger boiling in his heart. "Eight hundred yuan? How could the senior have such a huge error?"

Jiang Xuanyi remained unmoved: "I learned yesterday that Sect Leader Lin Xiao was coming, so I counted the money again. Eight hundred yuan is neither too much nor too little." There was a hint of confidence in his tone, and he didn't seem to think there was any problem.

After hearing this, Lin Xiao felt a chill in his heart and sighed to himself: "It seems that I have been fooled." He couldn't help but feel disappointed.

Lin Qing, who was standing next to him, smiled faintly, as if he had seen through Lin Xiao's emotions. He suppressed his smile and walked towards Jiang Xuanyi: "Brother Jiang, why don't you take me to the surrounding area to find out more about the situation at Jinhai Temple and give the Sect Master some peace and quiet."

"Yes!" Jiang Xuanyi nodded, turned around and took Lin Qing out of the inner treasury.

Lin Xiao, who stayed in the inner treasury, stood there alone with a gloomy look.