A New Mission

The three consecutive questions were enough to prove how scared Karon was. Lu Yin had discovered a secret that was too shocking. How should he put it? This Karon was definitely a genius, but a very unlucky one. He liked a woman, but before he could confess, she became his older sister-in-law. This had happened the night before he deciphered that sword-shaped Yuanbao. It was precisely because of this stimulation that he had been determined to decipher it, just wanting to die, but he hadn't expected to succeed.

Becoming a five-star Bright Pupil Initial Level Decipherer, Karon had thought things through and no longer wanted to die. But his feelings for that woman hadn't changed in the slightest. He could only use writing letters to relieve his feelings. He only wrote for himself to see; no one knew. Even that woman, from beginning to end, didn't know that her younger brother-in-law liked her. Karon seemed to have sealed his feelings in another world; apart from him, no one knew.

This was his biggest secret, which he had never thought of sharing with anyone, but Lu Yin had found out.

It had to be said that this guy was a sentimental person, but his luck was bad. In Lu Yin's opinion, if this guy continued to suppress his feelings like this, he would sooner or later become mentally ill. It was better to help him find an outlet. He himself was that outlet. Of course, he also had to pay a handsome price, for example, protecting him in the Trial World.

"Those letters were written quite well. Brother Karon, your writing is very good," Lu Yin praised.

Karon clenched his fists, his body trembling from excessive fear. "You... what on earth do you want?"

Lu Yin looked at him. "I hear you're a student of the Astral-6 Academy, and also one of the Domain Masters of the Prison Path."

Karon said nothing.

Lu Yin smiled. "Then it's simple. Let's make a deal. You protect me from harm in the Trial World, and I will protect those secrets of yours, absolutely not letting a third person know."

Karon was surprised. "You're also a student of an Astral Combat Academy? Which one?"

"The Tenth Academy," Lu Yin replied.

Karon was stunned. "The Tenth Academy? The Tenth Academy still exists?"

Lu Yin was annoyed. What was he talking about? The Tenth Academy was alive and well. But this guy seemed to have been away from the Sixth Academy for a while and didn't know what had happened in the past few months. But he should have known about the Tenth Academy's arrival in the Outerverse; after all, he was an Outerverse person himself.

"Do you agree or not? Say something," Lu Yin said impatiently.

Karon's gaze was icy. "Fine, I agree. What's your name?"

Lu Yin stared at Karon's icy gaze and sneered. "I guess you're thinking about how to kill me right now, aren't you?"

Karon's expression changed. "No. After all, we are both students of the Astral Combat Academies. I can't kill you."

Lu Yin shook his head and smiled. "I advise you to get rid of that thought. My uncle might have a few of your letters. Don't you know a few are missing? If anything happens to me, those letters will appear intact on your older brother's desk. Oh, right, and also at the Sixth Academy, and even in front of everyone in the entire Astral Combat Academy. Just think about the consequences."

Karon's scalp tingled. If that really happened, his life would be over. Although he had not done anything to wrong that woman, once this kind of thing was exposed, he would have no place in the universe, and that woman would also be implicated. "I, Karon, swear on my own honor that I will absolutely not do anything to you. But you must also guarantee that your uncle will not make my letters public," Karon said quickly.

Lu Yin smiled. "I guarantee it. As long as I'm fine, you'll be fine."

Karon let out a breath, his tone a little dejected. "I am the Domain Master of the White Bone Valley in the Prison Path. After you arrive in the Prison Path, go directly to the White Bone Valley. Moreover, I will spread the word that you are under my protection. What is your name?"

"Lu Yin."

Karon nodded and casually closed the light screen. He also knew that it was useless to say any more to Lu Yin. His trump card had been completely seized.

At the same time, Lu Yin also let out a breath and revealed a smile. He had a backer now, a Domain Master, enough to make many people hesitate before messing with him. A pity, if it were a Realm Master, it would be better. Then, almost no one in the entire Trial World would dare to make a move on him. Karon's deterrent force could at most intimidate a group of students; other Domain Masters were not among them.

He remembered the top ranker on the Fire Domain's ranking list, Gall. If Karon spread the word, he didn't know if this person would personally ambush him.

He spent two days using his memory to recall some of Karon's deciphering experience. After opening his eyes, he let out a breath. With Karon's experience and the Heavenly Star Art, he could definitely aim for a five-star Bright Pupil Initial Level Decipherer. But Karon himself had succeeded by luck. For him to succeed in deciphering a Yuanbao similar to the sword-shaped one, to be safe... he needed to circulate the ninth star.

Once the ninth star appeared, both the Heavenly Star Art and the Heavenly Star Palm would undergo a major change. That would be his fortuitous encounter to rise. For now, everything could be postponed. The most important thing was the ninth star.

But the ninth star was very, very difficult. Even remembering the feeling the Mad Headmaster had deduced was useless; he just couldn't find the opportunity to circulate it. Perhaps the chances would be a little better in the starry sky.

With this thought, Lu Yin rested for another day, then went to the imperial palace to bid farewell to Undying Yushan.

"You want to go to the Bourne territory?" Undying Yushan was surprised.

Lu Yin said, "The mentor has given me a mission. I have to go."

Undying Yushan nodded. "Then go. Although it is far, your spaceship is engraved with the symbol of the Tenth Academy. It is not only protected by the Astral Combat Academies but also by the Ten Arbiters Council. Normally, you won't encounter any danger. But remember, if you run into any strange starry sky phenomena, immediately take a detour. The disasters in the starry sky are far more terrifying than you imagine. Even I dare not say I can pass through safely."

Lu Yin hummed in acknowledgment. "I know, Uncle Emperor."

"Also, Wendy is back. Do you want to see her?" Undying Yushan asked, looking at Lu Yin.

Lu Yin shook his head. "I've already seen her, by chance."

Undying Yushan nodded. "In that case, you should go. Complete the mission as soon as possible and return to the Academy. Remember your responsibilities, and also, remember that Ring of Authority."

Lu Yin acknowledged, turned, and left.

Undying Yushan did not tell Lu Yin about Wendy wanting to resolve his grudge with Barzel with a single sentence. Although he had not had much contact with Lu Yin, he understood him. Unless Barzel was dead, the humiliation of that day would absolutely not dissipate. Moreover, in his heart, it was probably not just Barzel, but also Wendy herself. Thinking of this, Undying Yushan had a headache.

Although Lu Yin was exceptionally talented, he did not think he could catch up to and surpass Wendy. Reality was not a fairy tale. Wendy had received the inheritance of Myriad Swords Mountain and was valued even by the Ten Arbiters. In the Outerverse, there were few in the younger generation who could compare to her. But this could not become a lifelong obstacle for Lu Yin; it could only be slowly faded with time.

Watching the scenery on both sides recede rapidly, the Aurora spaceship broke through the sky and entered the starry sky. With a tremor, it stabilized and sped towards the Bourne territory.

This journey would take a month and required passing through dozens of wormholes. Without these wormholes, who knew how many years and months it would take to reach the Bourne territory. It was unimaginable.

Lu Yin took out the star chart, cast aside all distracting thoughts, and immersed himself in it. The ninth star, he hoped it would appear soon.

Just a day after Lu Yin had left Planet Zhenwu, Wendy Yushan looked at the Decipherer network and was surprised to find that an extra star had appeared on Lu Yin's interface, so bright and dazzling.

Wendy Yushan was surprised. "He succeeded so quickly." With this thought, she immediately paid to view Lu Yin's Yuanbao Atlas. On it was only one deciphering video, which was the video of him deciphering that mud-like Yuanbao. Wendy recognized it; this Yuanbao was the one she had given out.

After watching for a long time, Wendy finally withdrew her gaze. This person had really succeeded. She had originally thought that this kind of newly certified Decipherer would take at least a few months, or even a year, to successfully decipher for the first time. It seemed this person was a genius in the path of deciphering.

"Barzel, contact this Decipherer called Seventh Bro immediately. I need to let him know the goodwill of our Outerverse Youth Council," Wendy immediately contacted Barzel and gave an order.

Barzel immediately took action and contacted Lu Yin.

Lu Yin was observing the star chart in the starry sky when he heard his personal communicator chime softly. He looked; it was Barzel. His eyes turned cold, and then he sneered. He opened the voice chat and changed his voice. "Barzel, what is it?"

"Ah, my apologies for disturbing you, Mr. Seventh Bro. I just wanted to ask if you have successfully deciphered it?" Barzel's tone was much more respectful than the last time.

Lu Yin hummed in acknowledgment, then said coldly, "What, you want back what was deciphered?"

"Of course not! Please don't misunderstand. I said before that everything obtained from the deciphering is yours. This is the decision of our Outerverse Youth Council, and also the decision of Councilor Buyou," Barzel said quickly.

Lu Yin's eyebrow twitched. "Buyou?"

Barzel said, "Yes, Councilor Buyou, one of the supreme councilors of the Outerverse Youth Council. This is his goodwill towards you."

Lu Yin's gaze was cold. Buyou, is it? It seems this person is the one behind Barzel. It was probably this person who had told Barzel to humiliate him before. Otherwise, just based on defeating Gui Huo, Barzel didn't need to do that. Moreover, Gui Huo had also provoked him before. Everything was related to that Buyou. This person wanted to pursue Wendy Yushan.

In an instant, Lu Yin had analyzed everything. "I know. Councilor Buyou, right? I will remember him."

Barzel was overjoyed; this was the effect he wanted. Any Decipherer with merits was needed by Buyou. The potential of this kind of Decipherer was limitless; who knew when they could bring them something good. "In that case, I won't disturb Mr. Seventh Bro any longer. I wish you a happy deciphering."

Lu Yin hummed in acknowledgment and cut off the communication.

Buyou. Lu Yin's gaze was icy. This person was a problem, on the same level as Wendy Yushan, absolutely powerful. It was likely that if he wanted to join the Outerverse Youth Council, he would definitely run into him. He had to be prepared.

Sailing in the starry sky was an extremely boring affair. Although the starry sky was beautiful, it was also fraught with danger.

Half a month passed. Lu Yin had had to re-plan his route six times, each time avoiding danger in advance. Even so, there was one time he was almost swallowed by a suddenly appearing black hole.

That one time had almost scared Lu Yin to death. Once swallowed, he would surely die. His spaceship had not yet reached the level where it could tear through a black hole.

'Danger ahead. Re-planning route. Route update successful,' a pleasant voice came. Lu Yin was surprised. He had to take a detour again? With this thought, he looked into the distance, and his expression changed. Was that... two people?