Chapter 558: Chapter 557: Yin and Yang Divided Within the Yin Yang Temple

“Stop that!” Lin Xiaosu glared at her, “Your thighs have gained flesh, surely your face has become prettier as well… Senior sister, could you secretly take off your mask and let me take a look?”

“No!”

“Just a glance, I’ll keep it a secret for you!”

“Why do you insist on looking? Can a glance fill a bowl of rice?”

“Maybe more than that, since our flirtatious ancestors once said that beauty can be eaten—you never heard them specify how many meals…”

“You… instead of wasting your time, wouldn’t it be better to flirt with disciples of Chunshui Palace? Ah, is that disciple called Ding Ruoshui? The one rumored to have opened the Water Secret Realm?”

“That’s her!”

“Opened the Water Secret Realm, what’s special about it?”

“Well… I haven’t quite figured that out,” As thick-skinned as Lin Xiaosu was, he couldn’t tell her that a woman who opened a secret realm is wetter in bed, maybe?

He had no idea what his senior sister was like before.

But currently, she was probably still a virgin.

Why?

Previously, she was skin and bones, completely unappealing to men.

Now she has some flesh, but holds the identity of the demon-faced witch; which man dares to get close?

So, logically speaking, she’s a virgin.

A virgin shouldn’t be too flirtatious…

A voice came from ahead: “Venerable Wu Liang Shou! What brings the two of you here?”

Lin Xiaosu looked up to see a Taoist in green, holding a horsetail whisk across his chest, slightly bowing, asking them questions. Behind him was an ancient Taoist Temple, precisely the Yin Yang Temple.

Lin Xiaosu also slightly bowed: “I am Lin Xiaosu. In the past, I had an agreement with Master Yin of your temple, saying if I were to enter Kun Cang again, I would come to the Yin Yang Temple. I kindly ask the Taoist to notify him.”

The Taoist was slightly surprised.

His gaze swept across Lin Xiaosu’s face and the face of Feng Ji behind her mask, then he bowed: “Young Master Lin and this young lady, please wait at the Halfway Pavilion.”

The Halfway Pavilion stood in the wilderness, with wild grasses covering its surface.

Lin Xiaosu and Feng Ji entered side by side, sitting on a long wooden bench.

The mountain wind passed by, and the Taoist drifted into the Yin Yang Temple.

Inside the Yin Yang Temple, above was a Taoist platform.

On the platform, two old Taoists were present, with about one hundred followers below.

One of them wore a red robe, his face looking very rosy, he was Yang Jiu Lie.

The other, wearing a Taoist robe that presumably hadn’t been washed for who knows how many years, had become indescribable; his hair likewise appeared unwashed for many years, even his face was splotched with greyish-black dirt.

He was Yin Jiuyou.

Lin Xiaosu had encountered him once before, after the Chunshui event when he, Li Chushui, Hua Miaoyi, and Feng Ji chased Chunshui Palace’s traitors, confronting Ren Cangmang and Master Kong Ru of Three Buddha Temple.

During that confrontation, Hua Miaoyi and Li Chushui faced off against Ren Cangmang and Kong Ru, four great enlightenment realms two against two.

In this evenly matched scene, Yin Jiuyou stepped onto the board.

His presence signified the entry of Yin Yang Temple, one of the forces from the Upper Three Sects of Kun Cang.

Personally, he represented a strength of the enlightenment realm.

It seemed he was about to break the balance, leading to comprehensive suppression of Lin Xiaosu’s side, but Lin Xiaosu sent away Yin Jiuyou with just a few words.

He noticed Yin Jiuyou’s interest in his array path.

So he directly told Yin Jiuyou: I, Lin Xiaosu, don’t like to be forced, but I can take a toast.

If you act tough, I’ll cut ties with you; don’t expect to get the Circulation Array or the Qiankun Breaking Array Hand. If you’re wise, temporarily retreat today, next time when I enter Kun Cang, I will specially visit the Yin Yang Temple.

Yin Jiuyou was shaken by the main outline of the Circulation Array he casually mentioned and by the Qiankun Breaking Array Hand he casually performed.

Weighing the pros and cons, he withdrew.

Feng Ji, present then, knew everything intimately.

Today, he used this as an excuse to knock on the doors of Yin Yang Temple…

Could he really trade his renowned array path in Kun Cang, the desire of various enlightenment realms, for the help of Yin Yang Temple?

However…

A strand of sound entered Lin Xiaosu’s ear: “I personally think, if you’re planning to negotiate with them using array path as a bargaining chip, it’s somewhat risky. The two temple masters of Yin Yang Temple are definitely not kind-hearted individuals; even if they benefit, they might not repay you. They might kill you to make their array path supreme, which matches their character more.”

“I know!”

Lin Xiaosu’s face held a mysterious smile.

Within the temple, a figure quickly entered, ascended the high platform, and bowed behind Yin Jiuyou.

Yin Jiuyou suddenly raised his head.

Yang Jiu Lie also suddenly raised his head.

“Brother Yin, the preposterous agreement from that day, did he actually follow through?” Yang Jiu Lie’s voice entered Yin Jiuyou’s ear.

“Preposterous or not, one time is different from another!” Yin Jiuyou said, “This time he is likely using the array path as an exchange condition, seeking our temple’s assistance, to break the Kun Cang game.”

“What do you intend?” A sinister light flashed in Yang Jiu Lie’s eyes.

Yin Jiuyou said, “First, take the array path!”

He only spoke four words, nothing more.

These words were eerie enough, no need to say more.

Yang Jiu Lie slowly shook his head: “This child, with an ant-like body, actually stirs the Kun Cang structure, coming here voluntarily means he must have a backing. The array path setup should not be underestimated; better consider using the Taoist Corpse Robe.”

Taoist Corpse Robe!

Yin Jiuyou was slightly shocked as well.

Others might not know about the Taoist Corpse Robe, but he certainly does.

This is a Taoist robe worn by an ancient Taoist corpse, containing immense power. As long as someone wears it, their mind will be completely controlled.

All their secrets can be fully exposed.

For Lin Xiaosu, this is undoubtedly the best thing.

There are three reasons for this.

Firstly, Lin Xiaosu’s Circulation Array and Qiankun Breaking Array Hand are the indispensable Array Path classics of the Yin Yang Temple, worth using this Taoist treasure.

Secondly, as a person, Lin Xiaosu is extremely astute and exceptionally intelligent. The first time he entered Kun Cang, he caused a great upheaval. This time, since he took the initiative to come to the Yin Yang Temple, he surely wouldn’t let the temple take advantage easily and would propose conditions that the temple cannot accept. Standing on his viewpoint is, in itself, an unacceptable condition for the temple.

Thirdly, Array Path is the most perilous and unpredictable. If he has secretly left a hidden agenda within it, it might be impossible to discover in time. To prevent him from leaving this hidden agenda, the best way is to first control him entirely.

The Taoist Corpse Robe is also the first choice.

However, the Taoist Corpse Robe is not so easy to use.

Every time the Taoist Corpse Robe is used, a heavy price must be paid. Who will pay this price?

“What you say is right, senior brother! Since you suggested, then let’s have you perform the spell!” said Yin Jiuyou.

Yang Jiu Lie smiled faintly: “Junior brother, have you forgotten? Today is the tenth day of the first month, with a waxing moon above, corresponding to your path, so it should be you who performs the spell.”

Yin Jiuyou said, “I have deviated in my cultivation practice recently and am not suitable for spell casting, how about letting him stay in the temple for a few days?”

After a few days, it will be a waning moon.

A waning moon, and Yang Jiu Lie should cast the spell; this was Yin Jiuyou’s calculation.

Yang Jiu Lie’s face darkened: “Junior brother, we govern the Yin Yang Temple together; we shouldn’t plot against each other like this, should we?”

Yin Jiuyou’s face also darkened: “Senior brother, since you know that we govern the Yin Yang Temple together and shouldn’t plot against each other, why do my direct disciples keep going over to your side one after another?”

“On Yang Mountain, I am the sovereign!” said Yang Jiu Lie. “Did you also forget, junior brother?”

“I see how it is!” Yin Jiuyou stood up: “On Yang Mountain, you are the sovereign, able to seize by sly means and force, while in Yin Valley, I am the sovereign, only worthy of researching Array Path! Fortunately, he came to seek me out for Array Path research, so I’ll take him to Yin Valley!”

He stood up tall and left this Taoist hall.

Yang Jiu Lie’s face churned with turmoil, inwardly cursing “bastard,” yet he also had to rise.

Otherwise, that wretched junior brother would bring Lin Xiaosu into Yin Valley.

And wouldn’t Lin Xiaosu’s Array Path be solely owned by the junior brother?

“Junior brother, don’t act impulsively!” A thread of voice carried into Yin Jiuyou’s ear: “Don’t let outsiders see our temple as a joke.”

Yin Jiuyou halted: “Senior brother, unity benefits both, while conflict harms both. I’ve told you this many times, and when have I ever hoped that you and I would plot against each other?”

Yang Jiu Lie responded: “Then… to the welcoming hall?”

The welcoming hall!

Located halfway up the mountain, between the peak and the valley.

At this location, their two positions as temple masters are equal.

Yin Jiuyou smiled lightly: “Senior brother enters the welcoming hall first, I’ll soon bring the guest over.”

After reaching a consensus, the two temple masters became brotherly towards each other.

Lin Xiaosu finally greeted Yin Jiuyou.

This Taoist priest still looked the same as that day, remarkably identifiable.

In the world, few possessed such an old appearance as him, only because the clothes he wore now were the very same set he wore then, never having been washed…

Lin Xiaosu and Feng Ji stood up together.

Lin Xiaosu slightly bowed: “Greetings, Master Yin!”

Yin Jiuyou laughed heartily: “Young Master Lin, you set the appointment that day and fulfilled it today, indeed a man of your word!”

“A man’s word is as good as gold; how could one act contrary to it? Therefore, whether or not what we discuss can be achieved, a visit is still necessary.”

Yin Jiuyou said, “A man as trustworthy as you, Young Master, anything can be discussed, and anything can be achieved. Please, Young Master and Lady, proceed!”

“Please!”

Yin Jiuyou led the way, with Lin Xiaosu and Feng Ji following.

Passing through the mountain, the entire scene of the Yin Yang Temple unfolded before Lin Xiaosu.

There weren’t many disciples on the mountain. Certainly, compared to the ordinary sects of Kun Cang, the number of disciples was quite small; there were only a few hundred in sight, all wearing blue robes, either sitting among the rocks or walking along the mountain paths, each with an aura of celestial elegance and Taoist essence.

The mountain architecture was quite unique; to outsiders, it seemed disorganized, but through Lin Xiaosu’s Heavenly Tao Wisdom Eye, array patterns were visible everywhere.

What function did these array patterns serve?

A very clear function is: confusion!

A hidden function is: anything they do not wish others to see remains unseen.

Their mastery of the Array Path is indeed not inferior.

Yet, it’s just not inferior.

They did not enter the Yin Yang Temple directly; instead, they crossed, reaching a solitary cliff ahead.

Atop the solitary cliff, there was a platform; with a grass hut as its peak, an old Taoist stood in front of the cliff. This Taoist, Lin Xiaosu had also seen before, Yang Jiu Lie!

During the closure of Kun Cang, Yang Jiu Lie had appeared.

He stood shoulder to shoulder with Master Kong Ru of the Three Buddha Temple and one of the leaders of Luanyun Heaven, Leng Qingquan, opposing Hua Miaoyi, Li Chushui, and Lu Sanqian.

That game concluded with a missile ending Leng Qingquan, leaving Master Kong Ru stunned, and causing Yang Jiu Lie’s heart to skip.

And today, the opposing figure from back then has appeared!

“Is Master Yang also here?” Lin Xiaosu took the initiative to greet.

Yang Jiu Lie smiled slightly: “Brother Yin agreed with you that day on behalf of the Yin Yang Temple; since I am the sect leader, I must also acknowledge it. Therefore, with Young Master Lin fulfilling his promise, it’s only fitting for me to personally welcome him.”

Upon these words, Yin Jiuyou’s expression immediately turned somewhat unsightly.