As the voice fell, Du Gu Jingwen had already stepped back from Li Lin's embrace, her expression turning solemn, revealing an air of proud and cold beauty.

"Miss, it's time for us to leave." At this moment, Li Lin felt a strong presence emanating from the hall. When he turned to look, he saw nine figures emerging from the hall.

"What a strong presence." At that moment, Li Lin's brow furrowed instantly. Among the nine figures who emerged from the hall, aside from Yun Xiao Tian, Yun Hong Ling, and Du Gu Bing Lan, the aura of the remaining six was absolutely powerful, with the weakest among them being at the Martial Commander level. Li Lin had never seen these six individuals before.

Leading them was an elder with black long hair, whose aura was restrained, but the air of presence emanating from him was not any less than that of Yun Xiao Tian.

"Martial King powerhouse." Li Lin thought to himself, realizing that the strength of this black-haired elder was definitely at the Martial King level. Among the remaining five, although their aura was also restrained, it was not difficult for Li Lin to see that their cultivation was also at the Martial Commander level, not just any Martial Commander, but likely at the eighth or ninth level, their released aura was not any weaker than some of the elders within the Yun Yang Sect.

"I understand." Du Gu Jingwen softly said to the black-haired elder approaching her.

"Miss, there are some people in the outside world you should not associate with, all of them are useless individuals and trash." The group stopped behind Du Gu Bing Lan, and the leading black-haired elder glanced at Li Lin with some disdain, clearly referring to Li Lin.

"Ninth Elder, this is Li Lin, he is my friend. You should be careful with your words." Du Gu Jingwen frowned and said.

"Miss, I am only looking out for you. You are still young and unaware of the dangers in the world, not everyone can become friends with the Miss." The white-haired elder glanced at Li Lin again, not taking him seriously, and said indifferently, "You are Li Lin, what kind of person are you?"

Li Lin had been watching this elder, and one could imagine the anger in his heart, but he was powerless to react, as the other party was a Martial King level powerhouse. Li Lin guessed that a single cough from the elder could send him flying.

But Li Lin was not someone willing to take things lying down. Unable to contend with a Martial King powerhouse, he did not bother to give him another glance, turning to Du Gu Jingwen, "Jingwen, take care of yourself when you go back. One day, I will definitely come to find you."

"I know, if I don't come to find you, I will always be waiting for you." Du Gu Jingwen said.

"What a bold young man." The black-haired elder's face darkened. This young man was actually ignoring him. Anger rose in his heart, and a powerful invisible aura instantly spread towards Li Lin, "The Miss is not someone you can simply decide to visit, are you worthy?"

"Ninth Elder, you are a respected elder, please do not disgrace our family." Du Gu Jingwen's face sank, and she quickly stepped in front of Li Lin.

"Chi!"

The black-haired elder's expression instantly darkened, and the invisible aura rushing towards Li Lin was also instantly withdrawn, "Miss, I am entirely considering the clan. The Miss should also be aware of her status. If anything happens to the Miss, I cannot explain it to the clan."

"Ninth Elder, Li Lin is a disciple of our Yun Yang Sect. If he has offended in any way, he is but a junior, it's not worth making a fuss over." Yun Xiao Tian now stepped forward to Li Lin's side.

"Humph!" The black-haired elder glanced at Li Lin indifferently, then said to Du Gu Jingwen, "Miss, we should leave."

As the voice fell, a whooshing sound of breaking wind came from the distant sky, and snowflakes on the mountain peak were stirred up, as if a heavy snowfall had begun from mid-air.

"Roar..."

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A roaring sound pierced through space, and a massive beast appeared out of nowhere in the sky.

"Ice Wolf of the Sixth Order." Looking at the massive beast in the sky, Li Lin could not help but exclaim. This massive beast was hundreds of meters large, probably not even its largest form. Although it stood in the air without wings, its entire body was snow-white, surrounded by an aura of cold ice. Its eyes were blood-red, its limbs had sharp claws, and its mouth revealed sharp fangs.

"Uncle, Jingwen is taking her leave. Thank you for everything during this time." Du Gu Jingwen bowed to Yun Xiao Tian, then said to Yun Hong Ling, "Hong Ling, I'm leaving first. Visit me when you have time."

"Uncle?" Hearing Du Gu Jingwen's words, Li Lin was suddenly surprised, and a bitter smile appeared in his heart. He had suspected when in Qingyun Town how Du Gu Bing Lan and Cui Yu could smoothly join the Yun Yang Sect, and Du Gu Jingwen could stay in the Yun Yang Sect even while pretending to be a maid. It turned out Yun Xiao Tian was Du Gu Jingwen's uncle.

"Jingwen, how could it be troublesome? It's just that you insisted on pretending to be a maid, which caused you to suffer." Yun Xiao Tian smiled.

"Cousin, if it weren't for attending the Three Sects Four Gates Conference, I would have gone with you." Yun Hong Ling said reluctantly.

"Silly girl." Du Gu Jingwen then whispered something in Yun Hong Ling's ear, finally asking, "Did you remember?"

"Cousin, I understand." Yun Hong Ling's cheeks turned red, she glanced at Li Lin not far away, pouting slightly, and whispered to Du Gu Jingwen.

"Lin'er, I'm leaving." Du Gu Jingwen finally came to Li Lin's side.

"How can I find you?" Li Lin asked softly.

"When you reach a certain level of strength, you will naturally know how to find me." Du Gu Jingwen looked at Li Lin, her beautiful eyes gleaming with a cunning light, "I'm not around, you have to behave, I've already asked Hong Ling to keep an eye on you."

"Wait for me, one day, I will definitely come to find you." Watching the beautiful woman in front of him, Li Lin suddenly felt very reluctant to let her go.

Looking at Li Lin, Du Gu Jingwen smiled sweetly, nodded, and said, "I will wait for you."

As her words fell, a deep gaze between them, Du Gu Jingwen suddenly kissed Li Lin's cheek, then her delicate body moved, her spiritual power vibrated, and she leaped into the sky, lightly landing on the back of the Sixth Order Ice Wolf. Her black hair fluttered, and with her celestial beauty and temperament, Li Lin began to feel a bit heartbroken.

"Lin'er, after you become stronger, be sure to come and find the Miss. Don't let the Miss wait for you too long." Du Gu Bing Lan slowly came to Li Lin's side, and after her words fell, her figure also landed on the back of the Ice Wolf.

"Let's go." The black-haired elder called out, his gaze lightly sweeping over Li Lin with disdain, and the six people instantly leaped into the air, the surrounding space slightly shook, as if it twisted.

"Young man, don't dream of punching above your weight. You are not qualified yet. This is just a warning for now. If you dare to pester our Miss, I will kill you, as easy as stepping on an ant." A voice transmission reached Li Lin's ears, it was that black-haired elder's voice.

"Roar..."

A roar rose, and the Ice Wolf leaped forward, its figure swiftly flying forward.

On the back of the Ice Wolf, the beautiful figure looked down at the young man in the green robe below, waved her hand, her gaze filled with reluctance, but the distance was getting farther and farther.

"Lin'er, I will miss you." A gentle voice reached Li Lin's ears, the figure already blurred from sight, until even the silhouette of the Ice Wolf disappeared.

"Jingwen, you have treated me so well, I will not let you down." Watching the disappearing figure, Li Lin spoke softly, then his gaze turned cold, murmuring, "Old bastard, one day, I, Li Lin, will also kill you, just like stepping on an ant."

"Little thief, you will still be able to see your cousin in the future." Yun Hong Ling came to Li Lin's side and spoke softly.

Yun Xiao Tian's gaze fell on Li Lin, then looked at Yun Hong Ling, and slightly smiled bitterly.

Watching the direction Du Gu Jingwen left, Li Lin stood on the mountain peak for a long time before leaving.

When night fell, Li Lin finally returned to the mountain peak where he lived.

"Boss, what's wrong with you? You seem to be in a bad mood." In the courtyard, Little dragon came to Li Lin's shoulder.

"It's nothing." Li Lin patted Little dragon's little head, "Little dragon, help me guard, I need to close up for a few days."

"Okay, no problem." Little dragon said.

In the room, Li Lin sat cross-legged, thinking of the black-haired elder, a cold light reappeared in his eyes. Without strength, one could only be humiliated by others. He must strengthen himself as soon as possible.

"Let's prepare for a breakthrough." After a moment, Li Lin collected his emotions. His primary task now was to break through to the Martial General level. His current plan was to enter the top three in the Three Sects Four Gates Conference, then smoothly obtain the ten-thousand-year-old red copper, and then leave the Yun Yang Sect to return to the ancient domain. Leaving the Yun Yang Sect, he would find a way to devour spiritualists and martialists to quickly become stronger.

With a hand seal, a fourth-order late-stage demon pill appeared in Li Lin's hand, emanating a rich earth attribute aura. Without hesitation, Li Lin stuffed the demon pill into his mouth.

Having emerged from the secret place for over twenty days, and having not broken through the nine levels of the Martial Soul for nearly four months, Li Lin planned to make another breakthrough. This time, he aimed to break through to the Martial General and Spirit General levels.