How did a bastard like him become an immortal?

The two burly men entered the cave and remained silent for a long time. Ling Shanshan then sensed something was wrong. "Could they have encountered some kind of monster?"

Lin Haikuo also feigned a worried expression and looked at Li Muyun, "Little immortal, you have immortal arts, and your spells are flexible and varied. Why don't you go in and check on the two elder brothers? Originally, I should have gone, but I'm worried about my senior sister outside, so I can only stay here and trouble you, little immortal."

What a hypocritical excuse!

Li Muyun sneered inwardly. He wouldn't take such a risk, so he pretended to be hesitant and said, "I'm good at flying swords, but I can't use them properly in this small cave. Let's go into the cave together to check it out. That way, we can help each other if anything happens."

Upon hearing this, Lin Haikuo's expression turned cold for a moment, then his eyes flickered slightly, and he smiled, "That's true, Senior Sister, what do you think?"

Ling Shanshan said impatiently, "Stop dawdling. Let's hurry up and go check it out. If something happens to them, it will be even more dangerous for us to go deeper."

After saying that, he took the lead and walked towards the cave, and Lin Haikuo followed.

Li Muyun secretly mobilized his true essence and followed closely behind. The cave was exceptionally dry, unlike a cave in the wild; it was more like a cultivation retreat.

As soon as Li Muyun stepped into the cave, he sensed something was wrong. All the sounds from the outside world disappeared, and the entire cave seemed to be filled with a faint flow of true energy. Taking advantage of the two people's inattention, he reached behind him to explore the entrance. Sure enough, an invisible force blocked the entrance, making it impossible to get out.

This cave has been sealed off by an array!

Li Muyun could only follow the two forward. At the same time, he secretly accumulated power in the Wine Immortal Sword with his domineering immortal technique. The longer the domineering immortal technique accumulated power, the more true essence was compressed, and the stronger its power became.

Lin Haikuo kept glancing back at Li Muyun, as if afraid something might happen to him. Li Muyun knew perfectly well that this seemingly respectable fellow was simply afraid he would escape.

Upon reaching deeper inside, Ling Shanshan's pretty face turned pale. She took a few steps back in fear and screamed, "Ahhh!"

Li Muyun looked ahead and frowned. The two burly men were now lying on the ground, their necks twisted in a strange position, their deaths extremely gruesome.

Beside them stood an old man in a gray robe, a cruel smile playing on his lips as he coldly swept his gaze over the three newcomers. "You little brats are unlucky to have met me, Old Ghost of Kushan. Leave your lives behind, hehehe!"

The old ghost of the withered mountain suddenly released the pressure of the Heavenly Profound, which frightened Ling Shanshan so much that she retreated repeatedly. She was used to being arrogant and domineering, and the entire sect had always spoiled and indulged her. Ling Shanshan had never seen a real scene of life and death. At this moment, seeing the two people die tragically and seeing the killing intent of the Heavenly Profound, her legs went weak.

Li Muyun looked calmly at Lin Haikuo, wanting to see what tricks he was planning to pull next.

Lin Haikuo stepped forward, wielding his triple-stranded sword, and leaped to block Ling Shanshan's path, declaring righteously, "Senior Sister, I will not let him harm a single hair on your head. Even if I die, I will protect you!"

Ling Shanshan's face turned pale. "Old Ghost of Kushan is infamous for his wanton hunting of martial artists. He is a notorious Tianxuan expert. We are no match for him."

The old ghost of Kushan sneered, "Hehe, it seems you've heard of my name. I'll make you a pair of doomed lovers."

Lin Haikuo grasped Ling Shanshan's delicate hand and said with deep affection, "Senior Sister, we might all die now. I want to tell you my feelings. I love you, I've loved you since we were little. If we can get out of here alive, would you be willing to be with me?"

Ling Shanshan was anxious and fearful. "Junior Brother Lin, what time is it now? Why are you still talking to me like this?"

A hint of impatience flashed in Lin Haikuo's eyes, and his voice rose, "Senior sister, true friendship is revealed in times of trouble. I'm willing to risk my life for you now, don't you understand my feelings? If we escape, would you be willing to stay with me?"

Ling Shanshan took a half step back and slowly shook her head. "I don't like you, junior brother. I won't run away on my own. Let's attack together. If we die, we die together!"

The old ghost of the withered mountain chuckled, "Haha, Lin boy, why bother making me play this charade? Just subdue this girl, give her the Love Potion, and she'll be completely obedient to you from now on!"

Ling Shanshan's expression changed drastically upon hearing Old Ghost Kushan's words. She looked at Lin Haikuo in disbelief, "You? You actually colluded with evil spirits to scheme against me?"

Seeing that his scheme had been exposed, Lin Haikuo simply dropped his pretense, his expression icy cold. "Senior sister, I've treated you like this, so why won't you be with me?"

Ling Shanshan clenched her fists and said coldly, "Father told me that you have a wicked heart, and he was right. Lin Haikuo, you don't truly love me at all. Your Lin family is just coveting my father's position as sect leader!"

"Oh?" Lin Haikuo looked at Ling Shanshan with some surprise. "I thought you were just a brainless and arrogant young lady, but it seems I underestimated you. Our Lin family has made so many contributions to the sect, it should rightfully belong to us! Your father has no children and dotes on you. Once you take the Love Potion Pill and become mine, and with the support of the Lin family, your father will have no choice but to pass the sect on to me."

Lin Haikuo sneered, his eyes gleaming with greed, and pulled out a crimson pill. "Besides the old ghost of Kushan, my Lin family's old servant is also nearby. I originally planned to play the hero and make you willingly follow me. But you're stubborn, so this is the only way. Now swallow this to avoid suffering."

Ling Shanshan's pretty face turned pale, her teeth clenched tightly. "You're dreaming! I'd rather die than let you succeed!"

"Ahem, well, I'd like to say something."

Li Muyun, who had been watching the show from the corner, cleared his throat and blinked innocently. "Your affairs have little to do with me. I'll just pretend I don't know anything. I'll leave now. Can you continue?"

Ling Shanshan looked at Li Muyun and shook her head bitterly. This young man would definitely be killed to silence him. The two of them were no match for the Old Ghost of Kushan, not to mention Lin Haikuo, who was at the ninth level of the Earth Profound Realm.

The old ghost of Kushan grinned, revealing an ugly smile. "Heh heh, I'm afraid that won't work."

Lin Haikuo glanced at Li Muyun and said to the Old Ghost of Dry Mountain, "Get rid of the troublemaker!"

With a flick of his sleeve, the old ghost of Kushan shot out, his hand transforming into a claw. Empowered by his true energy, the claw resembled an iron-gray claw and hurtled straight toward Li Muyun's neck!

"Mid-grade Spirit-level Martial Skill - Bone-Crushing Claw!"

Those two burly men at the ninth level of the Earth Profound Realm died from this move; their necks were snapped!

Li Muyun sighed helplessly, his hands forming hand seals, and golden light suddenly erupted from his body, "Golden罡咒!"

With a flick of his wrist, the Wine Immortal Sword, imbued with the domineering true essence of immortal techniques, was unsheathed and shot out like a meteor, carrying a dazzling light.