Chapter 426 - 270: Thorough Slaughter and Core Formation Spiritual Materials
Chapter 426: Chapter 270: Thorough Slaughter and Core Formation Spiritual Materials
’I owe him far too much for this!’
Lin Changheng calmly accepted the bow. "Brother Xu, you’re being too formal," he said evenly. "We are neighbors, our fates intertwined. The enemy was aggressive, clearly planning to defeat us one by one. By intervening, I was also saving myself. Besides, your refusal to retreat from a fight to the death created an opportunity for me."
His words were part truth and part polite rhetoric, clarifying their mutual interests while also affirming Xu Maoling’s contribution and showing Mr. Xu a great deal of respect.
Hearing this, Xu Maoling was filled with even greater emotion.
He took a deep breath, suppressing his churning Qi and Blood. He knew that while the other man could say such things, he absolutely could not think that way. In a somber voice, he said, "Mr. Lin, your integrity is truly noble. Now that this matter is concluded, allow me to reorganize. I will be sure to reward you generously!"
Lin Changheng smiled and nodded, accepting the offer without further pleasantries. He then asked with a concerned smile, "Is there anything I can do to help you, Brother Xu?"
"The damage to Rising Sun Island isn’t too severe. Plus, the workers handling Miscellaneous Tasks and the Spirit Plant Cultivators were unharmed. With so many hands on deck, we can clean up and get things back to normal quickly, so I won’t trouble you, Mr. Lin."
Xu Maoling knew it was a polite offer and didn’t take it literally, smiling as he thanked Lin Changheng for his kindness.
"Very well."
After exchanging a few more words, Xu Maoling took his leave and returned to his island to begin repairing the Array and healing his injuries.
...
Lin Changheng then made his way to Floating Star Island to see Cheng Suling.
"Brother Lin."
Cheng Suling’s condition had noticeably improved, a touch of color returning to her lovely face. Yet the blood on her dress still lent her a fragile, pitiable beauty, like a slender willow swaying in the wind.
She then rose to greet Lin Changheng, giving a deep curtsy.
"Rising Sun Island..."
"Fairy Cheng, there’s no need to worry. The problem has been solved."
Lin Changheng gave a faint, reassuring smile.
"Your Divine Abilities are vast, Brother Lin. I am in awe." Cheng Suling bowed elegantly, but the faint trace of worry on her brow hadn’t vanished. After a slight hesitation, she asked softly, "But... what if they regroup and come back?"
Lin Changheng could see her concern and added in a calm but certain tone, "The attackers have all been executed. Even if there is some power behind them, they won’t dare to strike rashly again anytime soon—not before they figure out the truth of the situation."
His words were both a statement of fact and a reassurance.
"Mm..."
"Hm?"
Cheng Suling nodded slightly, humming unconsciously in agreement. But a moment later, the meaning sank in, and her beautiful eyes widened as she stared at Lin Changheng. "Brother Lin, are you saying all the Cultivators who laid siege...?"
"Correct. They are now mud at the bottom of the lake, fertilizer for the flowers and leaves of the Three Islands."
Lin Changheng smiled faintly.
"HISS..." Hearing this, Cheng Suling gasped, the shock in her beautiful eyes nearly overflowing. She had only thought Lin Changheng had driven back the attackers, never imagining that he had actually slaughtered every single one of them—including the Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator who had driven her to despair—without leaving a single one alive!
"’Mud at the bottom of the lake, fertilizer for the flowers and leaves of the Three Islands...’" she quietly repeated his understated yet murderous words. A chill ran down her spine, but it was followed by an unprecedented sense of security.
When she looked up at Lin Changheng again, her gaze was different. Before, it was filled with gratitude and admiration; now, there was an added layer of indescribable awe. ’This Alchemist Lin, who seems so mild-mannered and taciturn on a normal day, is actually this decisive and ruthless in a fight!’
"Brother Lin... you are truly..." She opened her mouth, momentarily at a loss for words, and let out a complicated sigh. "This way, we will indeed be safe for a while. Your actions, Brother Lin, have completely eliminated the current threat to our Three Islands."
She knew in her heart that if Lin Changheng hadn’t annihilated the enemy with such overwhelming force, the escape of even one person would have guaranteed endless retaliation. But now, they were safe—at least until the other side figured out the truth.
Even if it provoked the fury of the Purple Extreme Sect, perhaps even they wouldn’t dare to try anything so brazenly again.
This favor was more than ten times greater than simply driving the enemy back!
Lin Changheng’s gaze swept over Cheng Suling, his tone softening. "Fairy Cheng, your injuries are not light. Repairing the Array should be your priority, followed by proper recuperation. As for the follow-up, including the full story, I will need you to explain it later. I’m not a nosy person, but since I’m involved, I need to have a clear understanding of the situation."
Cheng Suling knew this wasn’t the time for details, so she nodded. "Thank you for the reminder, Brother Lin. That is indeed the priority. Once I’m done, I will tell you everything that transpired. Moreover, if you have any need of me in the future, I will do everything in my power to help."
Her beautiful eyes brightened as she gave Lin Changheng another deep look, as if trying to get to know this hidden expert of a neighbor all over again.
Only then did she turn and, transforming into a streak of light, fly toward a ravaged corner of Floating Star Island.
...
「Moonrest Island.」
The moment he set foot back on the island, a slender, fragrant figure threw herself into his arms, wrapping them tightly around his waist and burying her face in his chest without a word.
Lin Changheng froze for a moment, clearly feeling the slight, unabated trembling of the delicate body in his arms. He raised a hand, and the frigid aura clinging to him from the recent battles instantly softened as he gently placed it on Yan Mingyi’s back.
"What is it?" he asked softly, his voice gentle in a way he himself didn’t even notice. "The island’s Array held, and I’m back safe and sound, aren’t I?"