**Chapter 2830: Since Thatâs the Case, Then Iâll Go**
Lu Fengyao piloted the flying boat over a thousand kilometers to the edge of the town.
The town, named Rising Sun, is located east of the merchant city.
Rising Sun Town also has city walls, with patrols from the Lu Feng Merchant Association and is filled with formations.
Here, Lin Moyu felt a sense of killing intent.
Lin Moyu knew that the town was likely built on an origin spirit vein, and the formations inside were also controlled by Lu Lian. In case of danger, Rising Sun Town would serve as a forward base, the first line of defense in the entire defense system of the merchant city. The strong individuals in the merchant city could teleport through the origin spirit vein to provide support.
By keeping the battle outside, the merchant city could be kept away from the battlefield.
Such an arrangement is perfectly reasonable, as the merchant city is the headquarters of the Lu Feng Merchant Association, and tight defense is necessary.
Lu Fengyaoâs flying boat flew directly into Rising Sun Town. As the young lady of the Lu Feng Merchant Association, such privileges were naturally not an issue.
In a corner of Rising Sun Town, there was a beautifully landscaped courtyard with pavilions, terraces, and flowing water.
The gathering was to be held here.
Although it was just a private gathering, the arrangements were still exquisite.
In the center of the courtyard, there was a clear small lake.
A winding path was built over the lake, connecting two pavilions, one large and one small, the main and the secondary.
The two pavilions were separated by several dozen meters, connected by a long corridor.
Lu Fengyao led Lin Moyu along the winding path to the lake-view pavilion.
From a distance, Lin Moyu saw some familiar faces.
The Saintess of the Immortal Lotus, Dongfang Wuwen, and Tianhuan Shengzi were all there.
In addition, there was the Rainbow Saintess from the Seven Star Holy Land, who ranked fifth in the Heavenly Pride Conference.
There was also the Saintess of the Cold Water Holy Land, Gu Bichuan, who ranked sixth in the Heavenly Pride Conference.
Lin Moyu was a bit puzzled, "Why isnât the fourth-ranked Wang Tianling here?"
Lu Fengyao said, "That guy doesnât like participating in such things and has already left."
Wang Tianling gave Lin Moyu the impression of being low-key, silent, and speaking very little.
He was indifferent to the surrounding matters and didnât care much about winning or losing.
Lin Moyu felt that the Heavenly Pride Conference was just a formality for Wang Tianling, and the ranking didnât matter much.
So it was normal for him not to attend the private gathering or be interested in the Origin Secret Vault.
"Perhaps thatâs his way."
Lin Moyu felt that Wang Tianling had his own path, one not swayed by external things.
Because Wang Tianling left, Gu Bichuan was invited to participate in this gathering.
Otherwise, with her sixth-place ranking, she wouldnât have qualified.
The Heavenly Prides were already seated in the main pavilion, while the followers were seated in the secondary pavilion.
Lin Moyu followed Lu Fengyao, just like when attending the Heavenly Pride Conference.
Lin Moyu joked, "Sister Fengyao, it feels like weâre attending the Heavenly Pride Conference again."
Lu Fengyao chuckled, "This time, youâre the main character. But Gu Bichuan and Rainbow Saintess might have some opinions about you, so be careful."
She explained the situation to Lin Moyu.
Previously, when discussing the quota with the Saintess of the Immortal Lotus, Dongfang Wuwen, and Tianhuan Shengzi, they didnât know Wang Tianling wouldnât come.
At that time, they planned to give Rainbow Saintessâs spot to Lin Moyu.
However, they would also compensate Rainbow Saintess, essentially buying the spot from her, though it seemed a bit forceful.
Of the six spots to enter the Origin Secret Vault, Lu Fengyao would definitely take one, and the top five from the Heavenly Pride Conference usually occupied the rest.
They had already agreed, and Rainbow Saintess agreed to give up her spot, as she didnât want to offend these Heavenly Prides.
But an unexpected event occurred: Wang Tianling gave up his spot.
So Rainbow Saintessâs ranking moved up one, and the original sixth-place Gu Bichuan suddenly got the spot.
Thus, Rainbow Saintess was a bit unwilling, feeling that Gu Bichuanâs spot should be given up instead.
But Gu Bichuan, being cold and indifferent, refused to give up her spot.
No matter how much the Saintess of the Immortal Lotus and the others persuaded her, she wouldnât budge, and the matter was at an impasse.
After hearing this, Lin Moyu couldnât help but laugh, "If you hadnât let Gu Bichuan know earlier, this wouldnât have happened."
Lu Fengyao said, "Itâs not that simple. The spots werenât decided by us but by the old ancestors of those sects. If someone gives up, the next in line takes over."
"Many people are eyeing these spots, and they canât be easily changed."
Lin Moyu said, "If they canât be changed, why can I come in?"
Lu Fengyao said, "The Saintess of the Immortal Lotus and Dongfang Wuwen used their connections and asked their seniors to intervene, persuading the other sectsâ seniors. Of course, they also paid some price."
Lin Moyu felt that things werenât as he thought; this exploration of the Origin Secret Vault seemed unusual.
The Origin Secret Vault wasnât as simple as he thought; perhaps there were some secrets inside.
Lin Moyu asked, "Whatâs in this Origin Secret Vault?"
Lu Fengyao said, "Some old matters. Once itâs confirmed you can go in, youâll naturally know. I canât say now."
Lin Moyu said, "Can I choose to give up?"
Lu Fengyao paused, her beautiful eyes glaring at Lin Moyu, her voice rising, "You want to give up? Why?"
Lin Moyu felt something was off; why was Lu Fengyao suddenly so agitated?
But he still expressed his thoughts, "The more secrets you know, the faster you die. I havenât lived enough yet!"
Lin Moyu realized that this trip to the Origin Secret Vault wasnât simple, and it might involve some things.
These things were likely related to the top forces and the Lu Feng Merchant Association.
Although he wasnât afraid, there were things he didnât need to get involved in.
Upon hearing Lin Moyuâs response, Lu Fengyaoâs eyes suddenly became a bit moist, her voice softening, "If you really donât want to go, then donât."
Lin Moyu sensed that Lu Fengyaoâs tone was off, "Sister Fengyao, is the secret in the Origin Secret Vault related to you?"
Lu Fengyao hesitated for a few seconds before softly saying, "Itâs related to my father."
Lin Moyu roughly understood, "Since thatâs the case, then Iâll go."
Lu Fengyaoâs eyes showed joy, "Really?"
Lin Moyu nodded, "If I can help Sister Fengyao, taking some risks is nothing."
Lu Fengyao smiled, "Thank you!"
Lin Moyu smiled, "If Sister Fengyao is so polite, then weâre strangers. Letâs go; we shouldnât keep them waiting."
The two walked along the winding path over the water.
One large, one small, one main, one secondary, two lake-view pavilions.
In the smaller secondary pavilion sat a few people, followers of Dongfang Wuwen, Tianhuan Shengzi, Rainbow Saintess, and Gu Bichuan.
The Saintess of the Immortal Lotus was alone without followers.
Gu Bichuanâs follower was an old acquaintance of Lin Moyu, Gu Nianbing.
Gu Nianshui watched Lin Moyu from afar, her eyes filled with complex emotions, which even she couldnât understand.
Seeing Lin Moyu, the followers began to chat.
"Lin Moyu is here too."
"Isnât that normal? Heâs Fengyao Fairyâs follower. Since Fengyao Fairy is here, he naturally has to come too."
"Although his performance at the Heavenly Pride Conference was excellent, heâs still in the Heavenly Sovereign realm. Without reaching the Dao Sovereign, he can only be a follower."
"When he comes over, I want to chat with him. He might become a future bridge."
"I think so too. His future achievements will surely be high."
The three discussed, but Gu Nianshui said nothing.
She felt that Lin Moyu didnât seem like a follower; it seemed like Lu Fengyao was asking him for something.