Chapter Ninety-six

  But what does this Shui Tianhao and Yunhai master-slave pair mean?

  Lin Ruolan was taken aback by the defensive posture of Shui Tianhao and Yun Hai, it turned out that as soon as Lin Ruolan called out Long Qi's name, Shui Tianhao knew things were going to be bad.

  Just now he had forgotten that on that day the great national teacher, the old immortal Chisongzi of the Xuanxin Zhengzong sect, had handed over this white jade pendant to him and repeatedly warned him not to let it leave his body, saying that there were symbols of protection from their sect on it.

  Shui Tianhao had just casually pulled down the sheep fat white jade pendant from his waist, and he had actually forgotten that there was still a Chi Songzi inside.

  So when Lin Ruolan called out, Shui Tianhao and Yun Hai immediately and neatly formed a line.

  Lin Ruo Lan was both shocked and depressed at the same time; eh... does sister look like a bad guy or something?

  Seeing Shui Tianhao and Yun Hai's servant-like appearance, Lin Ruolan was too lazy to explain further; she stretched out her hand and threw the sheep fat white jade pendant in Shui Tianhao's direction: "Return it to you, this thing is better not to be taken off casually from now on."

  Lin Ruo Lan sat down calmly by the fire pit and glanced at Shui Tian Huan who was holding the sheep fat white jade pendant in a daze. With an implicit tone, she said: "You two can rest assured, I have absolutely no interest in your affairs; besides... if I really intended to make a move, you two would not even be worth looking at."

  Shui Tianhao and Yun Hai's master and servant duo had a look of embarrassment on their faces, but in their hearts, they no longer had any suspicions about Lin Ruolan.

  "Miss..." Shui Tianhao smiled awkwardly and was interrupted by Lin Ruolan as soon as he opened his mouth.

  "Stop, that's enough!" Lin Ruolan waved her hand to interrupt Shui Tianhao's words: "Alright, no more nonsense; tomorrow morning after dawn, everyone will go their separate ways and do what they need to do."

  After saying these words, Lin Ruolan simply closed her eyes and had an obvious expression of not wanting to speak anymore. Looking at Lin Ruolan's appearance, Shui Tianhao and Yun Hai couldn't help but exchange a glance, and they were both stunned for a moment.

  What is Jia Zi's rhythm?

  Since the other party's body has dragon energy protection, Lin Ruolan had already guessed Water Tianhao's true identity in her heart; apart from cultivators, ordinary people who can have dragon energy on their bodies are only those who have been destined by heaven to have dragon energy protection.

  Isn't it obvious that this is not a monk with lice on his head? If Lin Ruolan still can't see Water Tianhao's true identity in such an obvious situation, then she really is stupid.

  Lin Ruo Lan, although already a recluse, could ignore imperial power; however, her own brother Lin Ru Hai was still an official in the court, adhering to the principle of "one less thing is better than one more thing". Lin Ruo Lan endured with patience and tolerance, serving two masters, Water Heaven and Cloud Sea.

  Pretending to be stupid is something that doesn't need to be taught, and since the other party didn't reveal their true identity; Lin Ruolan naturally wouldn't foolishly expose them. Besides, she had more important things to attend to; Shui Tianhao's matter was clearly a huge trouble, and she didn't have so much free time to bother with it!

  Shui Tianhao's identity is clear, the current crown prince; who has the guts to pursue and kill the current crown prince, this is a crime punishable by extermination of nine clans.

  But now someone has really done it, and the truth of the matter is about to come out; there's only one - seizing the throne!

  Even if you haven't eaten pork, you've seen pigs walking around. Even if Lin Ruolan hasn't come into contact with those masters on the golden pyramid of this era; however, in her past life, she didn't watch all those historical blockbusters for nothing.

  Especially during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, Lin Ruo Lan had read the story of the nine sons fighting for the throne many times; who made Lin Ruo Lan a hardcore fan of Emperor Yongzheng?

  For that high throne, since ancient times, fathers and sons, brothers have been killing each other; it's a common sight to see the master and servant in a sorry state, like wolves. Lin Ruolan doesn't understand what else there is to know.

  Hehe...... Isn't this just a real-life version of the Nine Sons Fighting for the Throne? I just don't know how many sons the current Emperor has. And in this matter, how many princes are actually involved?

  These are none of Lin Ruolan's business, in this era if you want to live a bit longer; it's best not to interfere with others' affairs, if you can do your own thing and don't meddle with others', that would be enough.

  From ancient times to the present, there have been people involved in such major events as plotting rebellion and usurping the throne, who had good endings; besides, changing one's fate and going against heaven by arbitrarily altering heavenly will is a matter that can lead to severe backlash if not handled carefully.

  "Hmm... it's more practical to sleep. Lin Ruolan curled up under a big tree and started to rest with her eyes closed."

  "Master!" Yun Hai called out softly to Shui Tian Heng.

  "We'll take a break too!" Shui Tianhao waved his hand to interrupt Yun Hai's words, gesturing for him to sit down and rest against himself.

  If at the beginning, Shui Tianhao had some doubts about Lin Ruolan in his heart; now he completely believed that Lin Ruolan and his several good brothers were not related at all.

  Shui Tianhao is not stupid. If he were really an idiot, then it would be impossible for him to become the current crown prince and the next heir to the throne.

  As soon as Lin Ruolan called out the Dragon's Breath, Shui Tianhao already knew; this young-looking girl in front of him should have known her true identity by now.

  However, Lin Ruolan's next move truly put Shui Tianhao at ease; after learning of his true identity, the other party was not moved in the slightest; instead, he closed his eyes and began to rest, and it was precisely because of Lin Ruolan's actions that Shui Tianhao's underlying doubts became even more pronounced.

  Who is this girl from which family? Which sect's disciple would have such good martial arts skills? Shui Tianhao sat beside the bonfire, his heart unable to calm down for a long time.

  Lin Ruolan had closed her eyes, but she wasn't really sleeping; after all, she was still just a little girl, and yesterday she had casually saved Shui Tianhao and Yun Hai, master and servant. Hmm... a little girl who hadn't even reached the age of hairpinning yet.

  With great difficulty, Lin Ruo Lan managed to drag Shui Tian Heng and Yun Hai away from the Lu Zang Gang. Her strength was almost exhausted; in a desperate situation, Lin Ruo Lan led Shui Tian Heng and Yun Hai to rest in a small grove just a few steps away from the Lu Zang Gang.

  However, Lin Ruolan still had an extra thought in her mind. She was now a Golden Core cultivator; it wasn't difficult for her to release her divine sense outside at all. For the sake of her own safety, Lin Ruolan opened up her divine sense. The distance covered by her divine sense wasn't very far, just about five li around her.

  Little did they know, doing so actually allowed Lin Ruolan to save Shui Tianhao and Yun Hai's lives once again.

  This is... Lin Ruolan's mental strength is now very good, even if she doesn't sleep for two or three nights, there won't be any major problems; just as she was about to enter the spiritual realm to soak in a spiritual spring, her tightly closed eyelids suddenly rolled around.

  It's all over!

  She suddenly became aware that within 500 meters of herself, Water Tianhao and Yun Hai, a group of black-clothed masked men were hiding; Lin Ruo Lan's heart was shocked, and she secretly called out in surprise.

  Luckily, she had opened up her divine sense at the right time. Otherwise, if the other party suddenly killed them, it would be a big trouble. Although Lin Ruolan was not afraid of these mysterious black-clothed masked men, there were still two people beside her who had not yet recovered from their injuries - Shui Tianhao and Yun Hai's master and servant duo.

  Once it really starts, it's inevitable to be timid and hesitant; what if at the critical moment, one accidentally makes a mistake, and really causes loss of life?

  Moreover, Lin Ruo Lan's martial arts skills were only enough to say that a master was a master, but not the kind of invincible in the world; otherwise, she wouldn't have had to wait until she opened up her divine consciousness to discover the hiding places of those black-clothed masked men; this point made Lin Ruo Lan feel a bit embarrassed.

  Since this cause and effect has already been established, let it be! I'll just go ahead and do a good deed once and for all; send the Buddha off to the West!

  Lin Ruo Lan opened her eyes, but her body remained still in the posture of meditation; she lightly stretched out her hand to pick up a small leaf from the ground and sent it flying towards Shui Tian Heng's body.

  Just now, Lin Ruolan had secretly investigated that group of black-clothed masked men, and their abilities were all top-notch. Any one of them thrown into the Jianghu would be a first-rate master; and she still had Shui Tianhao and Yun Hai, two people whose martial strength alone made them completely inferior to the opponent's appetizer.

  Although it's not a matter of being killed by the opponent in minutes, the difference is almost negligible; basically not enough to watch, it seems that Shui Tianhao's good brothers are really willing to spend money!

  There is a group of brothers, and that guy Shui Tianhao is really unlucky!

  Lin Ruo Lan looked at Shui Tian Huan with a sympathetic expression, but Shui Tian Huan was not asleep to begin with; he was just meditating like Lin Ruo Lan. As soon as Lin Ruo Lan made her move, Shui Tian Huan immediately woke up and opened his eyes, and Yun Hai also opened his eyes at the same time.

  Shui Tianhao was taken aback for a moment, just wanting to open his mouth to speak; he raised his head and unexpectedly met Lin Ruolan's gaze head-on.

  Lin Ruolan raised her index finger to her lips, making a silencing gesture towards the other person; at the same time, she used her free hand to draw a transmission symbol in mid-air. Soon, her voice clearly echoed beside the ears of Shui Tianhao and Yun Hai's master and servant duo.

  "Water Tianhao, don't make a sound, listen to me. I just discovered that about 500 meters away from us, there is a group of black-clothed and masked men hiding; I reckon that more than half of them are your good brothers who were sent to take your life." Lin Ruolan didn't dare to delay, and quickly told Water Tianhao and Yun Hai about her discovery.

  Lin Ruo Lan's words left Shui Tian Huan stunned, although he temporarily didn't speak due to the environment; however, from his clenched fists with bulging veins, it was clear that this guy was furious.

  No matter who it is, no matter how broad-minded the other person is, anyone who encounters such a thing will get angry, which is a very normal thing; if you don't get angry, that's really troublesome.