222: Lin Shuang's concerns

While the Elders were discussing the development of Forget-Love Peak, Song Rentou continuously took several teleportation arrays, spending four or five days, and finally arrived at the Jun Family.

Upon hearing that someone from Forget-Love Peak had arrived, no one in the Jun Family dared to be negligent, and they quickly invited Song Rentou into the main hall.

The Family Elders accompanied him, and top-grade spiritual tea was served to the guest.

They sent people to quickly invite Lin Furen to come.

Seeing the Jun Family's attitude, Song Rentou was flattered and felt quite pleased.

The Jun Family, that was a top aristocratic Family of the Ancient Zhou Dynasty!

If a Family Elder stamped his foot, the entire Ancient Zhou would tremble three times!

In terms of overall strength and status, they were even a level higher than the Supreme Sacred Ground.

Of course, that was the Supreme Sacred Ground before its merger with Yaochi.

Such a Family naturally had their arrogance.

As a Soul Transformation Cultivator, he could already be called a mighty figure by ordinary Loose Cultivators, but in front of a behemoth like the Jun Family, he was completely insignificant.

He once heard that a Mahayana Cultivator had come to visit the Jun Family, but the Family Elder didn't even show his face, only arranging for a steward to receive him and handle the matter.

He knew that the reason he was receiving such importance from the Jun Family was not because of his strength, nor because of his identity as a Grand Elder.

It was because he represented Gu Liangyuan on this trip; he was basking in his Junior Martial Uncle's glory.

Song Rentou couldn't help but recall that three years ago, he wouldn't have dared to dream of today's scene.

But now, it was truly happening.

Thinking of Gu Liangyuan's various help to him and the Celestial Dipper Steps technique in his mind, Song Rentou made up his mind.

A scholar dies for his confidant!

If Forget-Love Peak faced difficulties, he would not spare his own life!

In fact, it was exactly as Song Rentou thought; the Family Elders were so respectful to Song Rentou precisely because of Gu Liangyuan.

It was not only because their Young Lord was cultivating at Forget-Love Peak, but also because of the strength Gu Liangyuan had displayed.

The North Dipper Seven Passes were set up by Ancient Mo to block their Great Zhou.

The people of Great Zhou understood the research of these seven passes even more deeply than Mo Emperor.

They had once deduced that to break through four passes, one would at least need to be a strong individual in the Thunder Calamity Realm.

If they had only heard by chance that a mere Soul Transformation Cultivator broke four passes, they wouldn't have believed it.

But they had already witnessed Gu Liangyuan's methods when he was in the Nascent Soul Realm.

Their Jun Family's Undergoing Tribulation Old Ancestor couldn't even escape Gu Liangyuan's Dharma Eye.

At that time, they already knew that Gu Liangyuan must possess extraordinary abilities.

Now, it only further confirmed their thoughts.

They also heard that the Supreme Sacred Ground and Yaochi were merging; once the two families merged, they would become the number one power in the Eastern Continent, gaining the capital to contend with Ancient Mo.

The Supreme Sacred Ground and Ancient Mo were at odds, and they were also at odds with Ancient Mo.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

All these factors combined led to their extraordinary attention to Gu Liangyuan.

Only when their strengths were comparable did they have the right to equal dialogue; if Gu Liangyuan only held the title of the Young Lord's Revered Master, Song Rentou would certainly not have received such treatment today.

Not long after, Lin Furen walked in from outside the door.

Song Rentou clearly understood his position and did not lose his mind due to everyone's flattery.

Upon seeing Lin Furen, he showed no arrogance, immediately stood up, and bowed:

"Song Rentou greets Lin Furen (Lady Lin)."

Lin Furen nodded gently and glanced at the Family Elders, who immediately understood and took their leave.

Leaving only Song Rentou and her in the main hall.

"After half a year, Elder Song's cultivation has improved again."

Lin Furen's words were not just polite; a hint of curiosity flashed in her eyes as she looked at Song Rentou.

It wasn't because Song Rentou had a Breakthrough to Soul Transformation; it was that she vaguely sensed a threatening aura from this Soul Transformation Cultivator.

Song Rentou slightly cupped his hands towards Forget-Love Peak:

"This is all due to Junior Martial Uncle's compassion; only then could I achieve what I have today."

Gu Liangyuan, that impossibly handsome face once again appeared in Lin Furen's mind.

Ever since Gu Liangyuan returned her handkerchief that day, she would occasionally recall the Grave Mountain Old Man's divination result.

Gu Liangyuan's figure would also constantly appear in her mind.

She intended to find the Grave Mountain Old Man again for another divination, but she learned that the Grave Mountain Old Man had already Ascended to the Dao two thousand years ago, so she had no choice but to give up.

But people are like that; the more they can't get a result, the more they think about it.

Lin Furen had managed the Jun Family for many years and experienced countless events.

She clearly knew that she was falling in love.

At the same time, she also knew that with her current status, she was not allowed to fall in love.

Only when Ao Zhi successfully managed the Jun Family could she extricate herself.

Lin Furen had always considered herself a rational person, believing that she could bury this deep affection in her heart, and even let it slowly dissipate.

Therefore, she began to work day and night, leaving herself no time to think about emotional matters.

But she overestimated herself; people are always trapped for life by what they couldn't obtain in their youth.

In her youthful, admiring years, she was forced to marry Jun Ao Zhi's father.

She didn't even realize that love had become a persistent obsession in her heart.

So she sent people to frequently inquire about Jun Ao Zhi's news, but at the same time, she casually (deliberately) asked about Gu Liangyuan's situation.

This seemingly indifferent attitude was her last bit of stubbornness.

Although this was the case, she could still barely restrain herself.

But now, seeing Song Rentou directly shattered the psychological defense she had constructed.

She wanted to go see Gu Liangyuan.

These thoughts flashed through Lin Furen's mind, but Song Rentou noticed the clue.

It is said that old people become cunning; in terms of age, Song Rentou was much older than the seven Peak Revered Masters.

And having always struggled at the bottom, his understanding of human nature, although not as profound as Gu Liangyuan, who had experienced the information explosion era of his previous life, far exceeded that of ordinary people.

With a glint in his eye, Song Rentou spoke again:

"Speaking of Junior Martial Uncle, why haven't you visited Forget-Love Peak recently, Lin Furen (Lady Lin)? Junior Martial Uncle misses you."

Ah?

Hearing Song Rentou speak so bluntly, Lin Furen seemed a bit flustered.

But Song Rentou acted as if he hadn't noticed the impropriety of his words and spoke again:

"I've heard Junior Martial Uncle mention you several times."

Song Rentou also knew to stop when enough was said, and without waiting for Lin Furen to reply, he immediately spoke:

"I came this time because of Jun Ao Zhi's matter."

"According to the accurate information Junior Martial Uncle received, the reason Jun Ao Zhi is infatuated with Little Red is because he was plotted against by someone from Hongyun Palace!"

Song Rentou's change of topic was very natural, as if his initial remark was just an unintentional slip of the tongue.

Hearing what Song Rentou said, Lin Furen no longer bothered with Song Rentou's words about Gu Liangyuan missing her, and quickly asked:

"What kind of plot is it? Tell me quickly."

So, Song Rentou explained one by one how Gu Liangyuan encountered open and hidden attacks, how he obtained the information, and how Hongyun Palace plotted.

After listening, Lin Furen's face was like frost.

"Hongyun Palace, their malicious intentions indeed persist!"

Seeing the hidden meaning in Lin Furen's words, Song Rentou asked:

"Why do you say that, Lin Furen (Lady Lin)?"

Lin Furen had no intention of saying more, but instead asked back: "What does Fellow Daoist Gu Liang mean?"

Seeing that Lin Furen didn't want to elaborate, Song Rentou didn't ask further, but relayed Gu Liangyuan's thoughts in detail:

"The Cult Leader Immortal Assembly is imminent, and Junior Martial Uncle cannot spare himself. He wants to ask you to send people to protect Jun Ao Zhi first."

"When the time is ripe, we will launch a full counterattack."

Lin Furen immediately decided: "This matter concerns my son's life; I will go personally!"

"Shadow Nine!"

Lin Furen lightly called out, and the shadow in the dark twisted, transforming into a black-robed woman.

"You lead the twelve Shadow Guards to watch Yue Hong. Before I return, Yue Hong is not allowed to leave the capital city for half a step."

"Your subordinate obeys."

"Shadow One, Shadow Two."

As Lin Furen's voice fell, two more black-robed women appeared out of thin air.

"Summon the four Protectors and six Elders, and come with me to the Eastern Continent."

"Your subordinates obey!"