Versatile Sword Cultivator

To avoid arousing Chu Tianhan's suspicion, Lin Jichen decided to disguise himself as a woman. He thought Chu Tianhan wouldn't suspect anything this way.

As for why he chose to disguise himself as Jiang Luoyu, he had no other choice. Disguising himself as a female disciple of the Sword Sect would be too risky and easily seen through. Disguising himself as a disciple of another sect was much easier.

Moreover, Jiang Luoyu was a disciple of the Star-Gazing Spell Sect, and Lin Jichen was very familiar with that sect since he had been a disciple there in his past life. Even if Chu Tianhan questioned him, he could respond fluently.

Just as he finished his disguise, Chu Tianhan arrived.

Seeing "Jiang Luoyu" below, Chu Tianhan was initially stunned. He had thought he'd caught Lin Jichen, but it turned out to be someone else who triggered the formation.

Chu Tianhan was about to leave without thinking much, and Lin Jichen breathed a sigh of relief.

However, in the next second, Chu Tianhan landed directly in front of him, scrutinizing him carefully.

Lin Jichen's heart skipped a beat. Did Chu Tianhan see through his disguise?

This lousy mask, could it be so useless...

Just as Lin Jichen was feeling uneasy, Chu Tianhan's expression suddenly changed. He smiled warmly and said politely, "This fellow cultivator seems to be a disciple of the Star-Gazing Spell Sect. I am Chu Tianhan, the senior disciple of the Tianyan Sword Sect. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Lin Jichen: "...."

When had he ever seen Chu Tianhan act like this? It was like watching a knife slice through a rear end—truly an eye-opener.

"Ah... so you're a distinguished disciple of the Sword Sect. Nice to meet you."

Lin Jichen forced a fake smile, his voice mimicking Jiang Luoyu's perfectly, clear and melodious.

Hearing "Jiang Luoyu's" voice, Chu Tianhan's eyes softened even more, and his demeanor became even more graceful.

"May I ask for your name, fellow cultivator?"

"Uh... I'm Jiang Luoyu." Lin Jichen had no choice but to answer, already apologizing to Jiang Luoyu in his heart. Sorry, rich lady, I'll borrow your name for now.

"So it's Daoist Jiang, Luoyu. What a beautiful name."

Chu Tianhan complimented, making Lin Jichen feel a wave of disgust. This guy was really thick-skinned, calling her Luoyu on their first meeting.

Then Chu Tianhan asked again, "Daoist Luoyu, why are you in the Hundred Thousand Mountains?"

"On a sect mission."

"What kind of mission? I'm free right now; how about I accompany you through the mountains and lend you a hand?" Chu Tianhan said enthusiastically.

Lin Jichen was cursing inwardly.

If he had known, he wouldn't have disguised himself as Jiang Luoyu. She was too beautiful, and now he had caught the attention of this lecherous wolf, Chu Tianhan.

"There's no need. I can handle it myself. Thank you for your kindness, Daoist Chu, but I'll manage."

Lin Jichen couldn't agree. The disguise mask had a time limit; once two hours passed, it would automatically reveal his true identity.

He just wanted to get away quickly.

But even though Lin Jichen declined, Chu Tianhan was persistent.

"Miss Luoyu, no need to be so polite. Our Tianyan Sword Sect and the Star-Gazing Spell Sect have always been friendly. You might not know, but Elder Ling Feihong of your sect and Elder Nangong Wu of our sect are a married couple. We are very much connected, so please don't refuse."

Lin Jichen cursed Chu Tianhan's ancestors in his heart.

Damn it, what does Ling Feihong being married to Nangong Wu have to do with you, Chu Tianhan?

Using this to build a connection, he really had no shame.

"Really, there's no need, Daoist Chu. Let's part ways here. Until we meet again."

Lin Jichen didn't want to waste any more time and flew off immediately.

He didn't dare use sword flight; that would give him away instantly.

He thought Chu Tianhan wouldn't follow, but after flying for a while, Chu Tianhan followed like a shadow.

"Haha, Miss Luoyu, don't misunderstand. We're just heading in the same direction. It's pure coincidence."

Lin Jichen gritted his teeth, cursing Chu Tianhan for being shameless, lying without blushing, his face as thick as a city wall.

"Haha, what a coincidence."

Lin Jichen forced a smile and continued flying as if nothing was wrong.

He couldn't change direction; that would clearly show he wanted to shake off Chu Tianhan, making him suspicious.

Besides, Lin Jichen guessed that with Chu Tianhan's shamelessness, even if he changed direction, Chu Tianhan would still follow.

Lin Jichen could only speed up, but even at full speed, he couldn't shake off Chu Tianhan.

After all, Chu Tianhan was a Gathering Spirit Realm cultivator; his sword flight speed was not something Lin Jichen could match.

If this continued, his disguise would eventually be exposed.

Lin Jichen could imagine that if Chu Tianhan found out he was pretending to be a woman to deceive him, he wouldn't have a good ending.

After more than an hour, Chu Tianhan was still beside him, chatting non-stop, his eyes constantly on "Jiang Luoyu."

Jiang Luoyu's beauty was no less than Nangong Yue's, making Chu Tianhan's heart flutter.

In the Sword Sect, besides Nangong Yue and Leng Feiyan, this was the first time he had seen such a beautiful woman.

The key was that her cultivation level wasn't high, making her seem even more delicate.

This made Chu Tianhan eager to use his superior strength to win Jiang Luoyu's heart.

To achieve his goal, Chu Tianhan kept talking.

Lin Jichen, on the other hand, was racking his brain for a way to escape while responding perfunctorily.

Unexpectedly, they arrived at a towering pyramid-shaped peak. Lin Jichen was stunned, then checked the nearby map and realized he had reached his destination.

The place where the Violet Illusion Spirit Incense refreshed.

Lin Jichen stopped, feeling a bit guilty, and Chu Tianhan stopped as well, asking curiously, "Luoyu, is your sect mission here?"

After a moment of thought, Lin Jichen nodded, "Yes, Daoist Chu, is your destination also here?"

Chu Tianhan didn't have the face to admit it, so he said reluctantly, "In that case, I'll take my leave. Until we meet again."

"Goodbye, Daoist Chu."

Watching Chu Tianhan fly away, Lin Jichen breathed a huge sigh of relief. Finally, he had shaken off this lecherous ghost, almost losing his dignity.

But he didn't dare remove the disguise mask just yet. He continued to fly up the mountain as Jiang Luoyu.

At the peak, a strange plant grew, its entire body a deep purple, emitting a unique fragrance.

Lin Jichen recognized it at a glance. This was the Violet Illusion Spirit Incense he was looking for!

As expected, this fixed location refreshed, and no one had picked it. His luck was good.

If it had been picked, he would have had to wait another month for it to bloom again.

Lin Jichen flew over, about to pick the Violet Illusion Spirit Incense, when suddenly, an old tree nearby extended countless thick branches, wrapping around him!

Lin Jichen had been on guard. Such Earth Grade herbs usually had guardians nearby.

He just didn't expect it to be a tree demon.

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