Lin Yun was now a wanted man, and Prince Changqing was dead.
For a time, the entire Daye Dynasty was in a state of turmoil. With the news of the Zhenhuang Hall's reappearance drawing ever closer, the eyes of countless people were now focused on the Daye and Wuqian Dynasties. Prince Zuo Cheng also intended to seize this opportunity to take control of the Dynasty's guardian forces. In this ever-shifting balance of power, Lin Yun had, contrary to all expectations, become the most crucial player.
"I am very curious," the Chongqing Bird's voice echoed in his mind as they traveled. "Why did the little Empress have you, of all people, investigate the Crimson Ghost Sect this time? Does this mean we no longer have to worry about Prince Zuo Cheng?"
Although these events seemed unrelated, there was a feeling that something unseen was at play, something different from what they had imagined.
Lin Yun, of course, knew this as well. But given Chen Suning's character, it was unlikely she would easily give him a straight answer on this matter.
"Prince Zuo Cheng is currently busy looking for the Empress's weaknesses," Lin Yun mused. "This gives us an opportunity to take a good look at this famous Wangjing and see what makes it so special."
Even though the world outside was filled with people wanting to capture him, all he needed was a slight change in his appearance to move about freely. At the end of the day, Prince Zuo Cheng had not yet taken a single individual like Lin Yun seriously. Without the Emperor's backing, what could a mere disciple from the Beast Taming Sect possibly do?
Not long after leaving the Imperial Palace, Lin Yun's body came to a sudden halt. He felt a familiar pulse of Yuan Qi within him. It was the special contact method of the Beast Taming Sect. For someone to be able to contact him in this way, they had to be a core member of the sect.
Could it be Jiang Zhengqing? That was a strong possibility. After learning of Lin Yun's current predicament, he would certainly not be able to sit still. He had been reluctant to send Lin Yun to Wangjing in the first place; now that things had turned out this way, how could he possibly rest easy?
Sure enough, when Lin Yun followed the sensation, he found Zhou Damao.
"Senior Brother Zhou, why have you come here personally?" Lin Yun was genuinely surprised to see him. Although he had considered the possibility, seeing Zhou Damao standing right here was still hard to believe.
"Master heard about what happened to you in Wangjing and knows it was Prince Zuo Cheng's scheme, so he had us come here specifically to help you," Zhou Damao replied with a smile. "I was worried you'd be in hiding and I wouldn't be able to find you."
Lin Yun just smiled and waved his hand, his eyes appraising his friend with some surprise. "Senior Brother Zhou, your strength has improved quite a bit again."
The current Zhou Damao had already reached the eighth stage of the Spirit Cauldron Realm. The next step for him was to break through to the Myriad Law Realm. As expected of the chief disciple of the Beast Taming Sect, his talent was in no way inferior to others.
Zhou Damao scratched his head with a simple, honest grin. "I really have to thank you for that, Junior Brother Lin. Otherwise, the Beast Taming Sect wouldn't have been able to hold its head so high. I never would have been able to use the good fortune from before to cultivate to my current realm step by step."
Zhou Damao wasn't joking. He could never have done it on his own. But in the Spirit Realm, it was precisely because of Lin Yun that they had gained so many advantages, allowing his own strength to increase at a considerable pace.
"Are you the only one who came this time?" Lin Yun asked. Seeing Zhou Damao's casual demeanor, he wasn't too worried. But in the current situation, he was more concerned about his friend's safety. They were up against a group of people who killed without batting an eye. Could Zhou Damao handle them?
Based on what had happened before, Lin Yun was certain Prince Zuo Cheng would not let him go. The man would undoubtedly try every means possible to cause trouble for him. For the Beast Taming Sect to send people at this time, everyone knew what their intentions were.
"We already have an outpost here. Or rather, all of the Four Great Sects of the Daye Dynasty have an outpost in Wangjing. It's just that normally, there aren't many experts stationed here."
This time, to support Lin Yun, the Beast Taming Sect had truly not hesitated, directly dispatching many of their experts. It was because of this that they saw a different possibility in this matter.
"Senior Brother Zhou, for what I need to do, you all can't help me for the time being." Lin Yun understood that he couldn't let them investigate the Crimson Ghost Sect. Besides, the Beast Taming Sect was definitely being watched.
"For the near future, just focus on protecting yourselves. If a real problem arises, I will contact you myself." Lin Yun couldn't guarantee that he wouldn't need the sect's help, but for now, he had to ensure their safety. That way, he could ask for their help when he truly ran into danger later.
"I understand. You can rest assured on that point. Master already told us before we came. Although we can't mobilize the Beast Taming Sect's top experts, sending a group like us is not a problem. And this time, it's not just us. I heard Sect Master Tang has also arranged for many disciples to come and help."
Tang Miaoling? He was already very grateful to her for hiding the sword coffer for him. After he successfully eliminated Gu Xiande, her favorability towards him had grown even more. He just hadn't expected this matter to involve so many people, pulling in even the Marvelous Sound Sect.
"It seems the rumors about the Crimson Ghost Sect are true. But for so many sects to come at once, I think there must be another reason."
After a brief conversation with Zhou Damao, the two went their separate ways, but not before establishing an emergency contact method.
The Chongqing Bird's voice sounded in his mind. "This business with the Crimson Ghost Sect is not simple. Are you confident you can investigate it clearly?"
Based on the intelligence Lin Yun currently possessed, finding disciples of the Crimson Ghost Sect would not be easy. It should have been a very difficult task, but Lin Yun just smiled and shook his head.
"Of course, I know that. But it doesn't matter. Since the Crimson Ghost Sect is in Wangjing, they definitely can't hide."
Lin Yun's disguise technique was superb. He first found an inn to stay in. The next morning, he began to wander the streets of Wangjing.
Although the cultivation world had already begun to descend into chaos, there were no particular changes here in the capital. Everyone was living their lives as easily and freely as ever. Only Lin Yun knew that all of this was merely the calm before the storm. When the real danger arrived, he feared this scene would never be seen again.
Lin Yun's method for finding clues about the Crimson Ghost Sect was simple: he looked.
Although it was like finding a needle in a haystack, he could always catch a clue eventually. Lin Yun could only rely on his Life Panel, exploring bit by bit.
This was now his only possible way to find anything related to the Crimson Ghost Sect.