Zombie Bodyguard

Chapter 1698 - 1695: About Your Origins

"Xiao Tian, show me the speed you had before." Without turning her head, Wang Wanxi sensed Lin Tian catching up and let out a bold shout.

"Hahaha... I won’t disappoint Aunt Wang!" Lin Tian also laughed heartily, his speed increased once more, leaving trails of afterimages behind. From above, he looked like a lightning bolt skimming the ground.

Lin Tian gradually approached Wang Wanxi and then overtook her. As he passed by her, he stirred up whirlwinds that lifted her clothes, making her look like a fairy in flight.

In one breath, Lin Tian accelerated and was the first to reach the top of the rear mountain. However, shortly after he stood firm, Wang Wanxi also floated gracefully to his side. They exchanged smiles, seeing the admiration in each other’s eyes.

"Aunt Wang, your speed now could probably rank in the top five within the Ancient Martial World," Lin Tian sincerely praised.

"As long as you’re around, I’m afraid I’ll never take first place," Wang Wanxi said with a smile. She wasn’t disappointed but was amazed by Lin Tian.

She thought that after advancing to Mid Innate, her speed would surpass Lin Tian’s. However, it seemed Lin Tian still surprised her, just like during their first competition.

"Besides, compared to Pavilion Masters Tang Xuan Su and Ling Zishan, my skill is still somewhat lacking," Wang Wanxi added. As a fellow outstanding woman in the Ancient Martial World, a sense of mutual appreciation naturally arose.

Although Lin Tian didn’t like Tang Xuan Su, he had to admit she was much stronger than many men. Her talent and brilliance were astonishing; to ascend to Mid Innate so young and master Sword Control.

"Lin Tian, I truly can’t imagine what kind of master could train a disciple as formidable as you. Most importantly, you’re only eighteen, with limitless potential." Thinking of Tang Xuan Su, Wang Wanxi recalled Lin Tian’s battle with her and admired him even more.

It was as if Lin Tian’s words echoed in her ears again, "I want the Ancient Martial World to remember this name, Lin Tian, from now on!"

Lin Tian, however, had different thoughts. He had no master but had a female zombie. Her prowess probably allows her to be invincible in the Ancient Martial World.

"Lin Tian, do you know that after advancing to Innate, the world feels different, especially after reaching Mid Innate? I feel the world is so murky," Wang Wanxi suddenly said with a strange tone, looking into the distance of the mountains.

"Murky? Aunt Wang, do you mean the world’s morals are declining?" Lin Tian asked in puzzlement.

Wang Wanxi shook her head, her tone ethereal: "No, it’s that the cultivation environment is too poor. The higher the realm, the more you can feel the lack of spiritual energy. According to records from various families in the Ancient Martial World, the cultivation environment was never this bad a long time ago, probably because we’ve damaged the environment too much."

"There are far fewer Innate experts now compared to before. Think about it, the cultivation techniques we use today were created by our ancestors. Without an excellent cultivation environment, how could they develop such profound techniques?" Wang Wanxi lamented slightly.

Lin Tian blinked, unable to fully grasp her statements because he never practiced ancient martial arts techniques. But he understood her meaning—simply put, the spiritual energy is lacking, the higher the realm, the more one can feel it.

This is probably why major Ancient Martial families and sects reside in places with beautiful mountains and rivers. Wang Wanxi could advance to Mid Innate, thanks not only to her two decades of accumulation but also to the Yun Family’s sea eye.

"Xiao Tian, do you think there’s a higher realm after Innate Perfection, or is it the end of Ancient Martial? What if one day, I leave this world, where would I go?" Wang Wanxi asked softly, her gaze directed towards the distant horizon, as if to see through the night’s mist.

Under the starlight, her eyes sparkled, her skin glowed, as if suffused with fairy aura. At this moment, Wang Wanxi’s human side seemed to dissolve infinitely.

Lin Tian didn’t answer her question, instead, he couldn’t help but say: "Aunt Wang, you’re becoming less and less human."

Wang Wanxi was stunned for a moment, then the ethereal look on her face faded, replaced by a familiar smile. She glanced at Lin Tian: "Are you indirectly cursing Aunt Wang?"

Seeing this smile, Lin Tian heaved a sigh of relief, laughed: "Just now, Aunt Wang seemed to be in a mystical state, I even thought you were turning into a fairy, about to ascend. If you ascend, what would Uncle Yun do, what would I do?"

"Ascend? You’re quite the joker." Wang Wanxi responded with an amused expression, "However, having a dream is not a bad thing, at least it prevents confusion. Talking to you so much makes me feel a lot better. I’ve been pondering quite a bit these days, even feeling a bit lost, but chatting with you makes my heart more determined."

Lin Tian thought for a moment and understood most of it. It was likely because Wang Wanxi had just advanced to Mid Innate and felt lonely at the top. She might have thoughts about no path forward after Innate.

Tang Xuan Su was also at Mid Innate. Though she now appeared frighteningly resolute, impervious to external influences, she likely went through a psychological state similar to Wang Wanxi’s when she first advanced.

"Actually, Lin Tian, if you hadn’t come to Yunquan Villa today, I would have come to find you soon." Wang Wanxi seemed to think for a moment, then suddenly said something strange.

Lin Tian frowned slightly, not quite understanding: "Because of advancing to Mid Innate?"

"No..." Wang Wanxi shook her head and then fixed her gaze on Lin Tian: "It’s about your background!"

Background? Lin Tian’s heart trembled, his eyes showing intense fluctuations. He recalled Wang Wanxi’s words; she said she would use the Yun and Wang family’s resources to investigate the mystery of Lin Tian’s origin.

Could it be that Aunt Wang’s investigation has yielded results? Lin Tian’s heart was slightly chaotic. This feeling was uncomfortable because he was usually very good at maintaining his composure.

But when it came to his background, Lin Tian still lost control a bit. Maybe, he wasn’t as indifferent as he appeared on the surface.

"Lin Tian, I know you once tried to investigate your own background, but to no avail." Wang Wanxi observed Lin Tian’s change in expression, paused, and continued: "Later, you gave up, but after the fruitless investigation, did you ever think of trying a different approach, like checking your grandfather’s background?"

"Grandfather’s background?" Lin Tian was momentarily stunned, then furrowed his brow.

"Don’t get me wrong, I don’t want to investigate your grandfather, but through him, to find clues about your origins." Wang Wanxi quickly explained.

Lin Tian wasn’t blaming Aunt Wang for investigating his grandfather because she had no ill intentions. But after her hint, he realized he had overlooked such an obvious clue.

"Aunt Wang, since you mentioned it, does that mean you’ve discovered something?" Lin Tian was somewhat expectant, yet had mixed feelings, conflicting emotions.

Wang Wanxi shook her head: "Yes, and no."

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