After Being Possessed By A Witch, I Became An Outlaw

Chapter 317 It Takes No Effort At All

When Jin Ling'er woke up, she immediately felt a severe headache. It felt as if someone was forcefully drilling her forehead with a sharp object, and twisting it with a drill. However, she could sense the extremely rich golden spiritual energy in the air, so she endured the pain and asked, "Where are we?"

She was somewhat confused and couldn't remember what had happened before. Her thoughts were in disarray, making it difficult for her to think clearly. Zhang Chi saw that Jin Ling'er had woken up, but she had a pained expression on her face. He quickly said, "It seems like we've been transported to a Secret Realm. How do you feel now?"

"My head hurts," Jin Ling'er replied weakly. Zhang Chi reached out and gently massaged both sides of her head. It didn't have much effect, but it seemed to provide some relief.

"You probably suffered damage to your Divine Soul during the previous battle. You should rest for a while. This is a temporary stronghold I found, so it should be relatively safe. Once you feel better, we can explore other places," Zhang Chi said in a gentle and caring tone. Jin Ling'er's mind became slightly clearer under Zhang Chi's soothing words. She said seriously, "I don't know when my injuries will heal. You should leave on your own!"

Jin Ling'er knew very well how dangerous Secret Realms could be. Moreover, the fact that they were able to come to this Secret Realm was most likely related to the Demon Race's conspiracy. They didn't know what awaited them ahead. From the fact that the man in the black robe was able to use her White Tiger's Soul-Extinguishing Tribulation to plot against her, it was clear that there was a traitor in the White Tiger Sect, and they had come for her.

Since that was the case, it would be better for Zhang Chi to act alone. At least he would have a chance to survive. As for herself, it would depend on fate.

"What are you saying? If it weren't for my suggestion, you wouldn't have let White Tiger separate from you. Now that you're in trouble, how can I abandon you here and still have a clear conscience?" Zhang Chi said. From a rational perspective, it was definitely the most correct choice to abandon her, as she was unable to contribute any combat power. But emotionally, no one wanted to be the one left behind.

Seeing Zhang Chi's resolute attitude, Jin Ling'er felt warm inside. Adversity reveals true feelings, and Zhang Chi was indeed as reliable as Long Yan had said.

However, as the older sister, she should also provide some help to Zhang Chi at this moment. She couldn't just be a burden.

"I don't know when my injuries will heal, so you'll have to explore this Secret Realm on your own," Jin Ling'er said, furrowing her brows. Clearly, using her brain to think would only make her headache worse.

Zhang Chi quickly said, "You're not feeling well right now, so don't think too much. Leave it to me."

"But your strength is weak. How can I let you take risks?" Jin Ling'er endured the headache and came up with a decent solution.

"In the White Tiger Sacred Heart Technique, there is a set of stealth and concealment techniques. I will teach it to you now. It will also provide you with some protection," Jin Ling'er said. Zhang Chi didn't refuse, as it wouldn't be good if Jin Ling'er turned out to be a straightforward person.

"In extraordinary times, extraordinary measures are necessary, and I won't be polite."

The condition of "having to proactively teach the technique" was created somewhat unexpectedly, but this is indeed the current situation.

At this moment, Jin Ling'er shouldn't think too much. The fact that she thought of teaching Zhang Chi the technique has already made her uncomfortable.

"I'm telling you, remember it well. When a tiger enters the mountains and forests, it hunts to satisfy its hunger. When its power rises, the wind and clouds move, startling the other animals. It must then restrain its momentum, facing the wind and turning away from the sun, hiding and crawling among the grass and trees. Therefore, a noble person can act, skillfully borrowing from the surroundings..."

Jin Ling'er explained in detail the concept and usage of the "Concealing and Lurking" section of the White Tiger Sacred Heart technique. Even tigers need to hide themselves when hunting in the mountains and forests, and the method they use is to borrow from the grass, trees, wind, sun, and other environmental factors.

Therefore, the creator of the technique's philosophy is also to use the environment to conceal oneself.

The text is not long, but the principles are explained very clearly.

To hide oneself well, the best method is to merge with the natural environment. If one's spiritual energy fluctuations are in sync with the surrounding environment, others will not be able to detect their aura.

Of course, there are some tricks to achieving this, and that is where the technique comes into play.

Otherwise, if it were enough to rely on ideas alone, what would be the use of the technique?

It's just that with the ideas, one can better understand the technique.

Half an hour later, Zhang Chi gradually adjusted the speed of the rotation of his dantian star, slowly synchronizing it with the flow of spiritual energy between heaven and earth. He had successfully cultivated the "Concealing and Lurking" section of the White Tiger Sacred Heart technique.

Although he didn't obtain the complete White Tiger Sacred Heart technique, Zhang Chi didn't need that thing.

He only needed the "Concealing and Lurking" section.

"I've cultivated it, Sister Ling'er, you should rest well!"

Jin Ling'er was still awake, wanting to see if Zhang Chi had any difficulties. She didn't expect him to be so amazing, mastering it in just half an hour.

Since that was the case, she could take a rest for a while.

She needed to sleep to restore her Divine Soul, and at this point, she no longer insisted and fell into a deep sleep.

"Now that we have what we need, can we begin? The current Jin Ling'er isn't even your match."

Seeing Zhang Chi successfully cultivate the technique, Gu Youyou urged impatiently.

There were two things on Jin Ling'er that they coveted: one was the "Concealing and Lurking" technique, and the other was her Innate Golden Spirit Sacred Body.

The latter was more valuable and more important to Zhang Chi.

For Gu Youyou, she could do without the former, but she must obtain the latter.

But unfortunately, the two people who had always cooperated seamlessly seemed to have some differences at this moment.

"Sorry, it seems like I really can't bring myself to do it this time."

Jin Ling'er trusted him too much. If it weren't for complete trust, she wouldn't have fallen asleep so easily in front of him.

"Perhaps I really can't become thoroughly bad."

Zhang Chi sighed softly.

Gu Youyou couldn't help but comment, "Is it possible that your morals have hit rock bottom? Maybe it's just a rebound phase, and things might get better after a while?"

Zhang Chi: "......"

Gu Youyou actually learned the term "rebound" and used it on him.

"I became like this because of you!"

Zhang Chi decisively shifted the blame, "Think about a few months ago, I was still the respected senior brother, morally upright, never did anything wrong. It was you who started stealing and causing trouble, it was you who kidnapped Tang Ruoling and made it difficult for me to handle. Since then, I have gradually descended into the depths of darkness. I used to be a good person!"

"You're pretending, keep pretending!"

Gu Youyou laughed at Zhang Chi. In the past, she couldn't win arguments against him, but this time she couldn't back down.

"Why did I do those things? Isn't it because you have a corrupt mind? Did I force you to have impure thoughts about your master? When I came, you had been plotting against your master for ten years! And that corrupt mind of yours, it couldn't possibly be something I taught you, right? Your gentlemanly image in the past, wasn't it all an act?"

"If I can pretend to be a good person for a lifetime, then I will be a good person for a lifetime. What's wrong with being a little bit cunning?"

"Then why don't you stop eating the meat that's right in front of you?"

"It was you who seduced me first, and then coerced me. I was forced!"

"You! I have never seen such shamelessness! Fine, if you're morally upright, then don't touch her."

"Alright, that's what you said."

Gu Youyou: "......"

She fell for it.

She was about to be driven crazy. She clearly felt that she was the innocent party, but when it came to arguing, she was no match for Zhang Chi. She was even led into a trap by Zhang Chi and agreed not to touch Jin Ling'er.

She was truly about to go mad.

Zhang Chi also knew that he had angered Gu Youyou quite a bit. Although he was in a good mood, he knew he couldn't go too far and push her to the edge, or else they would both lose.

So, Zhang Chi softened his tone and said, "I really can't help it. Jin Ling'er looks too young. But Long Yan said she can grow up, right? How about this, I promise you that when she grows up, I will definitely make a move on her. Nine explorations aren't enough, how about eighteen? Anyway, we still have twenty years, no rush, right? Don't you believe in my abilities? Besides, if I forcefully explore her, I'll probably have to silence her, and it won't end well with White Tiger Sect. It's better to stabilize for now. You can still tell when you're full, right?"

Zhang Chi appealed to Gu Youyou's emotions and reason, and she wasn't as angry anymore.

Indeed, even if Zhang Chi gained control of Jin Ling'er's power now, he wouldn't be able to immediately enter the Divine Soul realm.

But she couldn't accept that she was being blamed for such a big mess by Zhang Chi!

"I won't talk about Jin Ling'er for now, but whether you became bad on your own or I influenced you, we must clarify this matter!"

"Alright, alright, it's my fault, I was born bad."

"Hmph."

Who is good and who is bad doesn't really matter to Zhang Chi.

Everyone is not bad, they are just trying to survive, there's no other way!

Everything he did was just for emergency measures!

He deliberately shifted the blame to Gu Youyou before, all for the sake of future plans. After the plans were completed, he would take the blame back.

He managed to persuade Gu Youyou, who was also angry at him. Now, he was trying to please her again.

Ah, it's all a show.

But there's no need to let Gu Youyou know these details. If she knew that she had been manipulated the whole time, it would probably take a while to calm her down.

In a marriage, small quarrels can bring joy.

After the argument, Zhang Chi began to focus on his work.

He wasn't in a hurry to go out and investigate. Instead, while Jin Ling'er was asleep, he fully activated his dantian. With the Sea Spirit Pearl in his hand and abundant spiritual energy from heaven and earth, endless spiritual power surged in. The mid-stage barrier of Foundation Building that he had been suppressing for a long time was instantly broken through.

Zhang Chi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

In the martial world, one's actions are not entirely up to oneself.

Advancing too quickly in cultivation can also bring trouble if one is not careful.

Now, with the Aura Concealing Technique of the White Tiger Sacred Heart Art, he no longer had to worry about the problems caused by rapid cultivation.

It was also thanks to his solid foundation that he was able to suppress it for so long. If it were someone else, they probably wouldn't have been able to hold it back.

But with this breakthrough, his cultivation level was heading straight towards the peak of the mid-stage of Foundation Building. It was clear how much pressure he had been under during this period.

Zhang Chi even felt that if he closed up for another two days, reaching the late stage of Foundation Building would be a piece of cake.

But now was not the time to seclude himself. He didn't know what the situation was inside the Secret Realm, so he needed to go out and explore... (End of this chapter)