Chapter Forty-Four: Between Life and Death

  There are four hexagonal concave stones in the southeast, northwest, each containing white water droplets. If taken individually, it would take at least three days to consume them all.

  Lin Yun was taking the white droplets while cultivating to digest them, and at the same time, he had to be constantly on guard against the Sword Dragon waking up nearby.

  Just as Linglong said, after taking the white droplet inside the first hexagonal concave giant stone, no matter how he refined the white droplet in his body, it was only possible to successfully break through to the peak of martial arts, and it would be impossible to further advance, even if he took the second hexagonal concave giant stone's white droplet, the situation would still be the same.

  As for what Linglong said, the white water droplets would have an unspeakable benefit for his future cultivation, but he didn't know that. He had already consumed two of the six-sided concave giant stone's white water droplets, and Lin Yun didn't want to waste them. After all, not using them would only benefit others, so it was better to use them himself.

  After three days and three nights, Lin Yun finally managed to swallow all the white water droplets inside the four six-sided concave giant stones in the southeast, northwest, southwest, and northeast. Who knows how many of these white water droplets there were in total? Anyway, now he feels his stomach is very bloated, as if it's about to burst at any moment.

  "How does it feel?"

  "It's not bad, it's just that the cultivation progress is a bit slow. If one can make a breakthrough to become a Martial Master or even a Martial Guest, and reach the realm of Innate Martial Artist, then it would be even more perfect."

  At this moment, Lin Yun suddenly thought of the beautiful teacher. In the past, Tong Yu had promised him that as long as his cultivation could successfully break through the boundaries of a pre-heavenly martial artist, she would agree to become his girlfriend. If he could use the white water droplet to successfully break through the boundaries of a pre-heavenly martial artist this time, it would be great!

  "Be content with what you have. So many white water droplets are being used by you alone, and yet you're still not satisfied. You should know that others can't even get a single drop."

  "Ah, I knew it, this time I was able to successfully take these white drops, thanks to you, thank you."

  "Alright, I'm not that petty a person. Now that you've also taken the white drop, let's continue searching for the Seal of Life and Death."

  Nodding, the Mortal Seal, they entered the cave this time just to find the Mortal Seal. The two of them were still on the left and right, searching in two different directions. However, after searching around, the final result was still unable to find the Mortal Seal. Lin Yun even suspected that the Mortal Seal might not be inside the cave at all.

  As she passed by Jian Long's side, Lin Yun's eyes suddenly froze and stared at a black and white box under Jian Long's neck. She called out to Ling in a low voice, "Ling, come over quickly."

  Linglong, who was searching for the Seal of Life and Death, heard Lin Yun calling out to her and seemed to have guessed something. She hurriedly ran over in this direction. When Linglong saw the black and white box under the Sword Dragon's neck, her face showed both surprise and solemnity. The surprise was because they had finally found it after searching for several days and nights, but the solemnity was because the Seal of Life and Death was actually under the giant dragon's neck, making it extremely difficult to obtain.

  "Lin Yun, we've found the Life and Death Seal, but how can we obtain it?"

  Looking at the iron box under the dragon's neck, Lin Yun was also depressed. After all, the Seal of Life and Death was on the giant dragon's neck. What if they went to retrieve it and the giant dragon suddenly woke up?

  In front of the giant dragon, they didn't even have a chance to make a move, let alone defeat the dragon. The two didn't immediately go for the Seal of Life and Death, but instead stood in place, staring at the sword-wielding dragon and the Seal of Life and Death on its neck. Both were thinking of various methods in their minds, trying to figure out how to obtain the seal without being detected.

  It seems a bit tired, Lin Yun looked around and suddenly found that on the ground around them, a large red circle was drawn, just enough to trap the sword dragon inside the red circle.

  "Linglong, take a look at this red circle around us."

  "What's wrong?"

  "I've got it figured out."

  "What's the plan?" Hearing that the other party had a way, Linglong's face also lit up instantly. After all, they had been searching for several days and finally found the Gate of Life and Death, only to be blocked at this critical juncture. If they were to give up just like that, it would be a bit of a waste.

  "The mountain man has his own wonderful plan, you first leave outside the red circle."

  Although she didn't know what Lin Yun's plan was, Linglong still obediently left and walked out of the red circle.

  "Remember, no matter what happens, don't step inside the red circle, got it?"

  Nodding, Linglong said worriedly: "You have to be careful, if it really doesn't work out, we'll think of other ways."

  "Ah," he said, and Lin Yun didn't hesitate any longer. After all, getting the Life-and-Death Seal a step earlier would make things easier. Taking a deep breath, he suddenly kicked off with one foot, his entire body shooting towards the base of the Sword Dragon's neck. In an instant, he arrived beneath the Sword Dragon's neck and stretched out his right hand to grab the iron box underneath.

  As soon as he got the iron box, Lin Yun's face suddenly lit up with joy. He didn't dare to linger for a moment and turned around to head back in the original direction. At this time, Xiang Long, who had been sleeping soundly on the ground, suddenly opened his eyes and found someone stealing his iron box. Xiang Long let out a mighty roar towards the sky, and a terrifying aura enveloped the entire cave. The dragon tail behind him fiercely swung forward.

  A huge dragon tail brought a terrifying breath, like a tornado, rolling towards the front. Seeing the sword dragon suddenly wake up, Linglong's face changed drastically as she hid outside the red circle and exclaimed: "Lingyun, the sword dragon is awake, hurry up and leave this place."

  Jian Long turned awake, Lin Yun naturally knew that he didn't dare to be careless at all. Once he was hit by Jian Long's dragon tail, even if he had nine lives, he would have to pay with his life here.

  All the strength in his body was concentrated on his legs, and with a burst of speed, he shot out towards the outside of the red circle. His speed was fast, but the dragon's speed was even faster. Just as he was about to leave the red circle, he was suddenly swept away by the dragon's tail, letting out a muffled groan. Lin Yun's body flew out like a kite with its string cut, and then heavily smashed into the ground.

  Plop.

  A loud crash, Lin Yun's body had already heavily fallen to the ground, fortunately it was just a sweep of the dragon's tail, otherwise this one hit would have been enough to take his life.

  Biting back the waves of pain that were spreading through his body, Lin Yun forced himself to stand up. At this moment, Linglong also rushed over and supported him with one hand, anxiously asking: "Lin Yun, how are you?"

  "No big deal, the giant dragon is just a giant dragon, its power is truly terrifying," Lin Yun thought to himself as he still felt a bit shaken by the sword dragon's sudden attack. If he hadn't dodged in time, he might have already died within the red circle and wouldn't be alive now.

  Inside the red circle.

  The awakened and enraged Sword Dragon continued to roar, but as Lin Yun had predicted, the red circle drawn around the Sword Dragon was a seal that trapped it. No matter how much the Sword Dragon roared, it could not leave the red circle even one step.

  "Lin Yun, Jian Long seems unable to leave the red circle."

  "Well, I've thought of that before. This time we can be said to have escaped with our lives. It's not suitable to stay here for long, let's leave quickly."

  Linglong didn't hesitate at all, and supported Lin Yun to leave quickly. The sword dragon, who had been roaring continuously, stopped its roar when it saw the two leaving, and said: "Master, things have been taken care of."

  Just as Jian Long finished speaking, a black-clad figure suddenly appeared inside the cave, glanced at the entrance and muttered to himself: "This time it's done well, looks like we should leave now."

  Outside the cave, the two finally left. This time they entered the cave to find the life and death seal. No matter what, it was a narrow escape from death, and they managed to bring one life back. As for the giant dragon's strength, Lin Yun had also personally experienced it, and it was simply too terrifying. He believed that even if it were his master, or the principal of Tianfa Academy, he might not be a match for the giant dragon.

  "Lin Yun, are you okay?"

  Shaking his head, he gritted his teeth and endured the waves of pain spreading through his body. Although he had narrowly escaped being swept to death in the mountain cave just now, his injuries were by no means light. If he couldn't get timely treatment, he was afraid he wouldn't be able to hold on for a few more days.

  "Linglong, I have more important things to attend to. I'll take the Shengshi Yin for now, and I'll repay this kindness in the future. Farewell," Lin Yun said, not daring to linger any longer because he felt his internal injuries worsening by the minute, and didn't dare to stay even a moment longer. He turned around and quickly left.

  Looking at Lin Yun who had already disappeared, Ling Long's face was still full of worry. Earlier in the secret passage, the young man had prepared to enter the mountain cave alone and let him stay in the secret passage. Just that one point made him feel unusual.

  "Linglong, thank you again this time," Just then, the black-clothed man who had just appeared in the cave suddenly appeared in front of Linglong. The black-clothed man was none other than the one who had passed on the incomplete manual to Lin Yunjian and saved Lin Yun twice.

  Seeing the man in black, Ling moved her hand and said: "Uncle Lin, you're too polite, this is what I should do."

  "You're pretty good, remember this, Lin uncle, Yun'er has the Life and Death Seal and the Heavenly Milk Spring, I hope he can go further in the future."

  "Uncle Lin, are you really not going to tell him the truth?"

  "The truth? At this time, even if I tell Yun'er the truth, what can be done? Linglong, Uncle has something to ask of you."

  "Uncle Lin, why be polite with me? What's the matter, just say it. As long as Linglong can do it, I'll definitely try my best."

  "Uncle, I have something to attend to, so I was wondering if you could help me take care of Yun'er for a while. If Yun'er is in any life-threatening danger, please help take care of her."

  It turned out that Linglong didn't hesitate at all, and replied: "Uncle Lin, rest assured, I'll take care of this matter, and definitely won't let anything happen to Lin Yun."

  "Good, good, good," he said three good words, the man in black turned around and jumped away, disappearing directly at the end of the distance.