"Yes. Elder Yue, please take Xiao Jie into Death Canyon in a few days. Remember, he can't suffer any harm."
"Your Holiness, rest assured. Lin Jie is your disciple and has done me a great favor. I will definitely not let him suffer any harm."
Zhu
Zhuyun, who was practicing beside Lin Jie's room, naturally knew that
Lin Jie had returned. Now relegated to the role of maid, Zhu Zhuyun immediately came to his room upon learning of Lin Jie's return.
Lin Jie was bathing when he heard a knock on the door. He glanced at his protesting brother, a smile playing on his lips.
"Come in,"
Zhu Zhuyun opened the door and entered.
"Close the door."
Bang.
Zhu Zhuyun closed the door and expertly entered Lin Jie's room. Seeing Lin Jie sprawled on the bed, she skillfully went over to give him a massage.
"Yes, Zhuyun. Your technique is getting better and better."
Lin Jie felt the strength coming from him, pleased.
Lin Jie kept Zhu Zhuyun here partly to vent his anger on Zhu Zhuqing. He also had a brilliant idea.
Zhu Zhuyun hadn't felt at ease for over two months. Because this was the Spirit Hall, she was under Lin Jie's oppression, forced to obey his orders, just like now, serving him.
"Zhuyun, what do you think of what I'm saying?"
"What is it?"
"Join the Spirit Hall and leave your cold-blooded family. I'm doing this for your own good. You've been following me for two months, and you should have witnessed the power of the Spirit Hall. Do you think the Star Luo Empire can compare?"
Zhu Zhuyun remained silent. She was the eldest daughter of the Zhu family of the Star Luo Empire, the future imperial consort. However, due to the cruel rules of the Star Luo Empire and the Zhu family, she had to do whatever it took to survive.
Although she hadn't felt at ease for a single day in over two months, she felt a sense of peace. She didn't feel the oppression she'd felt in that cold-blooded family.
Just as Zhu Zhuyun was lost in thought, Lin Jie felt her pause. Sitting up, he gazed at Zhu Zhuqing's charming, yet cold, face, which bore a resemblance to her own, a wave of emotion welled up in his heart.
His hand instinctively reached out to touch Zhu Zhuyun's face, gently caressing it.
Feeling the touch, Zhu Zhuyun came to her senses, seeing Lin Jie smirking at her. A shudder trembled within her. She knew exactly what Lin Jie meant.
Lin Jie reached out and pulled, and Zhu Zhuyun's soft, delicate body instantly fell into his arms.
"Ah,"
she cried out in surprise, having never imagined Lin Jie could be so wicked. The next moment, her exclamation was over.
"Hmm,"
Lin Jie had already kissed her red lips as he pulled her into his arms.
He looked down at her.
"What are you doing?"
"You're my maid now. Do you know what a maid is supposed to do?"
Lin Jie's words startled Zhu Zhuyun, but seeing the fiery heat in his eyes, she knew she didn't know. But how could she let Lin Jie do this?
She was Zhu Zhuqing's sister, and now he was treating her like this. Shouldn't she struggle?
Lin Jie, too, was harboring some sinister thoughts, and the thought of Zhu Zhuyun being Zhu Zhuqing's older sister couldn't help but flood his mind.
Another forceful kiss. Zhu Zhuyun tried to push Lin Jie away, but he was too strong.
Then, Zhu Zhuyun remembered what Lin Jie had said to her. She knew she couldn't leave Lin Jie now; only he could protect her. She was only in her twenties, still clinging to the world. As long as she had sex with Lin Jie, she would have a way to protect herself. Furthermore, the thought of Zhu Zhuqing having such a perfect man like Lin Jie filled her with jealousy. Unconsciously, her struggles softened. After an indeterminate
moment, Lin Jie looked at Zhu Zhuyun beside him,
and then something strange struck him. He had slept with Zhu Zhuqing's older sister. If Zhu Zhuqing knew, she wondered if she would be furious.
Oh no! Lin Jie suddenly remembered that in his excitement, he had forgotten to take protective measures.
After having sex with Lin Jie, Zhu Zhuyun seemed like a completely different person, no longer as reserved as before.
"You'll find out in a moment. But first, you have to promise me something," Zhu Zhuyun said with a charming smile.
"Tell me."
"I promise you to join the Spirit Hall. You also have to promise me that you'll help me with matters concerning the Star Luo Empire. After that, I'm willing to follow you forever."
"Okay," Lin Jie agreed without hesitation.
Zhu Zhuyun was of great use to him, more than just a woman for his entertainment.
She would be of great use in future matters concerning the Star Luo Empire.
For the next few days, Lin Jie indulged himself in Zhu Zhuyun's gentle embrace before entering the Mysterious Grand Canyon for cultivation.
While there, Lin Jie told Bibi Dong about Zhu Zhuyun. Bibi Dong, without hesitation, allowed her to join the Spirit Hall, though she didn't publicly announce Zhu Zhuyun's joining.
After Zhu Zhuyun joined the Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong treated her well and provided her with resources for cultivation.
Lin Jie felt that Zhu Zhuyun's strength was a little weak, and her cultivation speed was just average. Under Zhu Zhuyun's enchanting teasing skills, Lin Jie accidentally told her about the information of tempering the body. Afterwards, Lin Jie helped her temper her body and improved her cultivation speed.
The Mysterious Grand Canyon is one of the most terrifying trials of the Spirit Hall. It is home to all kinds of terrifying creatures and soul beasts. There are many terrifying creatures like the Dark Phoenix, the Steppe Wolf, and the Unicorn.
It was Ju Douluo who took Lin Jie to the Mysterious Grand Canyon. Lin Jie already knew that Ju Douluo had broken through to level 95. Naturally, he congratulated him when they met.
"Lin Jie, the Mysterious Grand Canyon is not as simple as you think. You must be careful when you enter there." Ju Douluo said stubbornly.
"Don't worry, Elder Yue. I cherish my life very much. If I can't defeat them, I can still escape."
"There are many swift creatures in there, so it's best to be careful."
"Since that's the case, Elder Yue, how about we have a speed contest?" Lin Jie said.
"Haha, Lin Jie, boy. I'm a Titled Douluo. Are you sure you want to compete with me in speed? I can fly."
"Elder Yue, are you afraid of losing?"
"Okay, since you're so confident, then let's have a contest."
Lin Jie's current speed was so fast he didn't even know how fast he was. And under distracted control, his flying speed using the sword was even more incredible. The reason he wanted to compete with Ju Douluo was to see how close he was to a Titled Douluo.
"Electromagnetic force, condense the sword."
The next second, a pitch-black iron sword appeared in Lin Jie's hand.
"Elder Yue, let's begin."
As Lin Jie finished speaking, a powerful magnetic force was activated, and Lin Jie flew on the sword like a stream of light.
"Good boy, you can actually fly. And so fast. But how does he do it?"
Although Ju Douluo was puzzled, now was clearly not the time to ask. The next second, with the wind under his feet, Ju Douluo was sprinting away.
Atop his flying sword, he felt Lin Jie's swift flight and felt extremely happy.
Meanwhile, Ju Douluo behind him was rapidly approaching Lin Jie.
Lin Jie naturally sensed it, and the electromagnetic force activated again. With a whoosh, his speed increased again.
Ju Douluo behind him was stunned. He had not expected Lin Jie to not only fly, but also fly so fast.
"I have to hurry up, otherwise if word gets out, I'll lose to a Soul King. That would be embarrassing."
Ju Douluo increased his speed again, and in the blink of an eye, he had caught up with Lin Jie.
"Lin Jie, I believe you can escape now. With your speed, you don't have to worry about your safety in the outer areas of the Lost Grand Canyon."
Ju Douluo said to Lin Jie with a relaxed expression as they flew at top speed.
Lin Jie had originally considered increasing his speed once more, but after some consideration, he decided not to proceed.
Not long after, under Ju Douluo's guidance, Lin Jie successfully reached the entrance of the Mysterious Grand Canyon.
Gazing into the canyon from afar, the desolate and oppressive atmosphere made Lin Jie sigh, truly one of the Spirit Hall's most dangerous trial grounds.
"Lin Jie, entering from here is the Mysterious Grand Canyon. The further in, the greater the danger, so be careful. Here, this is a map with areas marked as off-limits. Remember, do not go to those blank areas, or even I cannot guarantee you will make it out alive. Pay attention to what I just told you. You are the Pope's treasured possession now, and you cannot afford to make even the slightest mistake."
"Don't worry, I cherish my life. Thank you, Elder Yue Guan. Goodbye."
With that, Lin Jie quickly entered.
The Mysterious Grand Canyon terrified the younger generation of the Spirit Hall. It was also one of the Spirit Hall's training grounds, but it was far more terrifying than the most basic death camps. Even many high-ranking Spirit Hall spirit masters died there.
Ju Douluo had told them that the Spirit Hall had sacrificed many spirit masters in their quest to explore the Mysterious Grand Canyon. Even Titled Douluos were in danger of their lives in the deepest areas, and ultimately, the Spirit Hall had no choice but to abandon the expedition.
Standing outside the Grand Canyon, Lin Jie recalled the information about the canyon, his interest growing stronger.
He had done his homework before setting out, researching the several restricted areas under the Spirit Hall's control; these were the goals of his current expedition.
(End of Chapter)