Picking Up a Gorgeous CEO for a Wife

Chapter 1868: Chapter 1868: Warm Pond

Huh? The Second Elder and the others looked at each other in bewilderment, completely clueless about what the Illusion Master was talking about.

”Illusion Master, didn’t you capture the spy?”

Upon hearing this, Shen Yi’s heart settled down. It seemed that the two youngsters weren’t dead, huh?

Shen Yi’s expression became much more relaxed, and he laughed, ”The Elders have worked hard. You may go and rest. I’ll convene an Elders’ Council later this evening.”

”Yes!” Although they were somewhat puzzled by Shen Yi’s behavior, the Elders still responded in unison, bowing and taking their leave.

As the Second Elder and the others turned to leave, after a few steps, the Second Elder suddenly looked around, his face filled with confusion, and asked, ”Where’s the Ninth Elder? Has anyone seen him?”

Everyone shook their heads. The Seventh Elder laughed, ”Second Brother, don’t you know the Ninth Elder’s temperament? It’s not easy for him to get a breath of fresh air. He’s surely off to the Warm Pond to have a good time.

I reckon we’ll have grilled fish to eat tonight.”

The Elders laughed together.

But Shen Yi’s face turned extremely ugly as he dashed toward the forest like a shooting star. He knew the Ninth Elder all too well! The Ninth Elder was fine in every aspect but had a particular fondness for women.

If the Ninth Elder saw Lin Haixin, he would definitely have unseemly thoughts!

...

The pool where Qin Yu and Lin Haixin were, known as the Warm Pond to those of the Forbidden Land, never froze over due to the warm nurture of an Earth Pulse below, which kept the water temperature just right.

Convinced that everyone else had left, the Ninth Elder Shen Zhong slickly jumped down from a large tree with a whoosh.

A cheerful smile spread across Shen Zhong’s face. He had been cooped up strictly by the First Elder for a while and had finally gotten a chance to get some air, a chance he could not miss.

It had been a long time since he had bathed in the Warm Pond, and he was beginning to feel itchy! Shen Zhong hurried towards the Warm Pond.

Qin Yu’s injuries were severe, and his breath was getting weaker. Lin Haixin noticed something was wrong with Qin Yu and hurriedly held him as they emerged from the water. Lin Haixin needed to find another place to nurse Qin Yu’s injuries!

Unfortunately, the timing of Lin Haixin’s choice was very poor—just then, Shen Zhong happened to walk out of the forest.

Lin Haixin’s face turned pale!

What was happening? Hadn’t all the pursuers left? Why was there still someone here?

Qin Yu gave a bitter smile. It’s over; the one coming was a late-stage expert from the Heavenly Human Realm! In his normal state, killing the Ninth Elder would have been as easy as blowing off dust.

But now...

Shen Chong was also stunned for a moment, then squeezed out a ferocious expression and said in an intimidating tone, ”You two little ones, this Elder is here to capture a spy, not fleeing from confinement!”

Capture a spy?

Lin Haixin’s complexion changed drastically, not knowing how to respond. She was almost frantic!

Qin Yu’s mind worked quickly, and he realized in an instant that this Elder did not know that they were the so-called spies.

Pressing down his injuries, Qin Yu said in an ingratiating tone, ”Elder! We haven’t seen anyone!”

”Hahaha, very good, you know what’s good for you! I’ll remember your faces. If you dare to let out half a word, I’ll... I’ll...”

He fumbled for words, but Shen Zhong couldn’t finish a complete sentence!

Shen Zhong’s eyes were wide open, staring intently at Lin Haixin. Just before, in his state of tension, he had not noticed Lin Haixin’s beauty.

But now, Shen Zhong was not nervous and caught sight of Lin Haixin’s peerless beauty at a glance!

What was even more fatal was that Lin Haixin’s clothes were wet from the pond water, clinging tightly to her body, showing off her perfect silhouette in full detail.

Soon, Shen Zhong realized there was a problem!