"I say, what kind of deep-seated grudge do you have with the Ghost God Sect? As a dignified second-rank alchemist, with just a word, even a Core Formation stage expert would personally come to your aid,"
"Why would you need to sneak into the Ghost God Sect yourself for revenge?"
At this moment, Zhang Ying truly couldn't understand what this person named Lin Chen was thinking. While the Ghost God Sect might have some minor secrets, they were utterly insignificant compared to a second-rank alchemist, weren't they?
A second-rank alchemist, even a powerful Core Formation stage cultivator, would not dare to offend. With just a single word from him, countless experts would willingly serve him.
Yet, this Lin Chen chose an unconventional path and came in person!
"Heh heh heh, they killed my master's wife, drove my master insane for twenty years, and imprisoned my senior sister. I will personally flay them alive, piece by piece."
"Let them pay the price for everything they've done!"
Lin Chen spoke with a murderous intent, gritting his teeth.
He had been a convict before; if he hadn't had a skill, his life would have been utterly ruined.
But his master gave him a second chance at life. Such kindness was beyond repayment!
Now, it was time for him to avenge his master!
"You... This is eerily similar to my family's situation. No wonder you mistook me for your senior sister earlier."
Upon hearing Lin Chen's words, Zhang Ying was also moved.
To her, Lin Chen's experiences were very much like her own. The only difference was that her father was forced to his death by the Ghost God Sect, while Lin Chen's master was driven to madness.
Seeking personal revenge now was indeed justifiable.
"Alright, tell me, what do you need my help with?"
Zhang Ying then looked at Lin Chen, her expression filled with determination.
Since they shared the same hatred, joining forces for revenge now was the opportune moment!
"I see many formations in this cave. You said earlier that you personally set them up. Have you activated the formations to seal off the entire Ghost God Sect, preventing anyone from escaping?"
Hearing that Zhang Ying was willing to help him, Lin Chen was overjoyed.
Although he was now a Core Formation stage cultivator, he was, after all, alone. If a battle were to break out, he wouldn't be able to manage everything.
What he needed to do now was to ensure that not a single person involved in that incident could escape!
He also needed to uncover the truth of his master's wife's death back then!
Otherwise, his master would likely live in self-reproach his entire life.
"Hmph, you've asked the right person. The current mountain protection formation of the Ghost God Sect can indeed withstand the attacks of Core Formation stage cultivators when facing external enemies."
"But at the same time, it's like an iron barrel, capable of trapping everyone."
"As long as you deal with the Ghost God Sect's Sect Master, that old scoundrel, the rest will be easy."
"But be careful. That Ghost God Sect Master, like you, also concealed his cultivation. Twenty years ago, he stole my father's elixirs and broke through to the Core Formation stage."
"Twenty years have passed since then, and his cultivation has likely already surpassed the mid-Core Formation stage!"
Zhang Ying then looked at Lin Chen and began to explain.
Even though she knew Xiao Kui's true strength, she also believed that Lin Chen, being so cunning and thoughtful, must have his own trump cards!
"So that's how it is."
Hearing Zhang Ying's words, Lin Chen's expression became solemn.
It seemed he needed to prepare in advance.
However, his "Silver Dragon Transformation" and "Thousand Layer Waves" had now reached the Great Perfection realm, making it not difficult to fight above his level.
The only thing he needed to worry about was that Xiao Kui had been the Sect Master of the Ghost God Sect for so many years, and had previously obtained all of his master's spiritual artifacts. He would surely have some trump cards as well!
"By the way, you've been in the Ghost God Sect for so many years. Do you know how your mother died?"
Lin Chen then narrowed his eyes and asked Zhang Ying beside him.
He might not be able to uncover these secrets, but Zhang Ying, having been imprisoned in the Ghost God Sect for so many years, would likely know more than him, right?
"Hmph, of course I know!"
"My father was a Grand Elder of the Ghost God Sect back then. He accidentally obtained many spiritual artifacts from an ancient secret realm. Among them was a gourd containing many elixirs."
"My father was overjoyed. He directly used the Golden Quenching Elixirs from the gourd and advanced to the Core Formation stage."
"After exiting seclusion, he fully assisted my mother in breaking through her mid-Foundation Establishment stage."
As she spoke, Zhang Ying clenched her fists tightly, and a few tears streamed down her eyes.
She hadn't cried during the twenty years she was imprisoned in the Ghost God Sect. It was only now, when speaking of these matters, that the deepest softness in her heart was touched.
After all, to her, her father and mother were the only family she had in this world!
"But I never expected that while my father was imparting energy to my mother, she would unexpectedly suffer a Qi deviation and die on the spot."
"My father, having just entered the Core Formation stage, couldn't bear the blow and also suffered a Qi deviation. I wanted to persuade him, but he, in his madness, struck me with a palm, sending me falling down a cliff. I was eventually captured by Xiao Kui's subordinates."
After pouring out everything in one go, Zhang Ying was completely in tears.
"So that's what happened. No wonder Master drew a circle on the ground and imprisoned himself for his entire life."
"In his eyes, he must have killed his wife and daughter with his own hands."
Hearing Zhang Ying's account, Lin Chen sighed deeply in his heart.
He had suffered so much all these years.
"Later, on one occasion, Xiao Kui carelessly told me the truth. They were afraid that my father's cultivation breakthrough would lead him to completely dominate the Ghost God Sect. Therefore, they had previously given my mother a mind-disrupting蛊, which caused her to suffer a Qi deviation while cultivating!"
"And those people, perhaps fearing retribution for their actions, didn't kill me. They simply used Soul Locking Nails to confine me, forcing me to refine the mountain protection formation for them day and night. It has been twenty years now."
After saying these words, Zhang Ying clenched her fists tightly, her fingernails digging into her flesh. It was evident how much Zhang Ying now hated the people of the Ghost God Sect.
But it made sense. If someone had destroyed her family and then imprisoned her with Soul Locking Nails for twenty years, she would surely want to eat their flesh and drink their blood, wouldn't she?
"Alright, I've finished telling my story. How about you, tell me yours?"
Zhang Ying wiped the tears from her eyes, calmed her emotions, and then looked at Lin Chen.
"Ahem, ahem, well, Senior Sister, I swear to the heavens, your father is indeed still alive, and I am his last disciple."
"I came here precisely to investigate the truth of what happened back then and to avenge you both."