Chapter 57 Hidden Suspicion
Chapter 57 Hidden Suspicion
Lin Shan was still savoring the power of the attack from the mid-level magic weapon when he suddenly heard many footsteps all around him.
The assassins in black from the Nightingale headquarters gathered on both sides of the 20-meter-long broken wall, staring at the scene with wide eyes. Some people couldn't help but reach out and touch the frost on the broken wall, and shivered instantly, and jumped away quickly.
At this time, the Supreme Elder also heard the news and rushed over to see this scene and was also shocked.
At the same time, he leaned forward a little uncertainly, looking towards the direction he came from twenty meters away, with a hesitant expression, and stood there for a long time.
Lin Shan quickly put away the cold iron sword to avoid being seen by others.
Half a minute later, even Master Huang, who usually stayed at home, came over. He looked at the passage with lingering fear and exchanged glances with the Grand Elder.
Of course they could guess that it was Lin Shan who caused the sabotage, but the power was too exaggerated!
The two of them didn't dare to come over for a while, fearing that Lin Shan was practicing or testing some magic. Who knows, if he strikes again, the two of them will just fall into the trap, and then it would be too unfair to die.
After waiting for a long time, the two were sure that there was no movement in Lin Shan's room, and then they walked carefully along the passage.
When he got closer, he found that Lin Shan looked normal, his breathing was steady, and he didn't seem to have consumed too much energy. The Grand Elder unconsciously changed his tone to respectful: "Master Lin, what did you do just now?"
“I just get some insights occasionally during my practice.” Lin Shan was calm and composed, looking totally relaxed.
The previous attack did not consume too much spiritual energy, about ten times that of the Wind Blade Technique. The power was so great because of the inscriptions on the magic sword and the material enhancement.
The Grand Elder forced a smile, "That's good. Congratulations to Master Lin on your great progress in magical powers. I will order people to repair the courtyard wall immediately. How about finding a new place for Master Lin to live temporarily?"
Lin Shan looked at the leaky house and nodded.
……
This time we moved directly to a side hall.
I didn’t know Lin Shan’s strength before, but now I know. His treatment should at least not be worse than Master Huang’s.
At this time, the three people in the hall sat down separately. Lin Shan sat in the main seat, the Supreme Elder sat below with his hands slightly bent, and Master Huang next to him was trembling all over.
Not out of fear, but out of excitement!
That’s right! Master Huang was extremely excited at this time, thinking that this trip to Yichuan would be safe with Lin Shan as his strong support!
Originally, he was worried that the green-robed old man would cause trouble. Although he was stupid, he was not foolish! He had a huge sum of money and no real power, so it was normal for others to target him.
Now, Lin Shan’s strength gives him hope.
However, he also had a vague feeling that based on their superficial friendship, would Lin Shan really help him along the way?
Master Huang thought about the purpose of his trip to Yichuan, then counted the chips in his hand and made a decision secretly.
Lin Shan has already talked to the Grand Elder about collecting Nightingale tokens. The Grand Elder agreed without hesitation. After seeing Lin Shan's strength today, his confidence in Lin Shan increased greatly, so he naturally did his best to do the job.
"I will immediately collect the tokens that Master Lin wants, and I will gather them at the headquarters in the capital within ten days. However, I'm afraid it will take several months, or even half a year, to collect the tokens from various places in the Great Song Dynasty!"
The supreme elder twisted his white eyebrows and gave Lin Shan a shot of cardiac stimulant.
Lin Shan also expressed his gratitude, saying that he would definitely live up to the trust and that he would take care of the red fruit. As for Master Huang, he didn't need to be shy, after all, they would be traveling together soon, and when they arrived at Yichuan Market to purchase the red fruit, they would have to rely on him to lead the way and introduce them.
The two of them laughed at the same time, and both the host and the guests were delighted.
Huang Xianshi, who was standing by, waited until the Grand Elder left before approaching Lin Shan. Lin Shan saw that he looked conflicted and walked over as if he had made up his mind.
"Fellow Daoist Lin, this time I have an unreasonable request, and only Fellow Daoist Lin can help me." Master Huang bowed deeply.
Lin Shan stood up quickly. This thing will shorten your lifespan, so don’t mess around with it!
"If Master Huang is referring to the safety of this trip, I can only say that I will try my best to take care of you and lend a helping hand when necessary." Although Lin Shan's confidence increased greatly after obtaining the mid-level magic weapon today, he was not too arrogant and left room for maneuver when he spoke.
"Okay, just try your best! That's enough."
Master Huang nodded heavily, sat down beside Lin Shan, and put a hand on his shoulder. "In fact, I don't have many years left to live. I am going to Yichuan to settle a matter that I had in my heart."
Lin Shan listened to him quietly. He also wanted to know why Master Huang Xianshi wanted to return to Yichuan before his death, regardless of the danger to his life.
"When I was a servant in Yichuan, I served others all day long, had countless chores piled up, and was beaten and scolded by my immortal master and relatives."
Master Huang spoke leisurely, describing in detail his tragic experience after being sold.
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"But one time I went to a brothel and met Yuanchun."
Wait a minute! Lin Shan stopped talking.
Aren't you in Xiuxianfang City? Where did the brothel come from?
Huang Xianshi had no choice but to explain to him: "Some independent cultivators have no special skills, and in order to stay in Yichuan Market, they are willing to sell their bodies. After all, they want to practice and achieve immortality. Some female cultivators take the initiative, while others are abducted by human traffickers like me."
Lin Shan was even more knowledgeable. There are brothels in the world of immortal cultivation? The fees for female cultivators to do that must be very expensive!
Huang Xianshi was not happy with his constant interruptions. "It depends on the female cultivator's cultivation, appearance, skills, techniques, etc. Some may only cost two spirit stones, while some may even cost hundreds of spirit stones a night!"
Hundreds of spiritual stones a night is equivalent to 20 years of offerings to Master Huang!
Lin Shan couldn't help but be shocked.
Huang Xianshi went on to say that sometimes when he served his master well and was happy with his service, his master would reward him with a few spirit stones. He had no place to spend the money anyway, so he went to a brothel and met a female cultivator, the Yuanchun.
After a few interactions, Master Huang developed feelings for this female cultivator who was also deceived by human traffickers and sent to a brothel.
However, if you want to redeem a cultivator, you will need a lot of spirit stones.
After Huang Xianshi returned to Nightingale, he worked hard for twenty years and saved hundreds of spiritual stones. Seeing that his life span was running out, he decided to go there at the risk of his life, just to redeem Yuanchun!
Lin Shan was even more shocked after hearing this! It turned out that Master Huang, who was always reveling in the night, drinking and having sex, was actually a lovesick person!
If these words were to be spread out, who in the capital would dare to believe it?
At least Lin definitely doesn't believe it.
Huang Xianshi continued to talk to himself: "As long as we can enter Yichuan safely this time, this gourd of spirit insects will be useless. I should be able to make some money back if I sell it. Yuanchun has been receiving clients for so many years, she should have some savings, enough for her to redeem herself."
Looking at the old man in front of him, Lin Shan felt that this was ridiculous. Most of the immortal cultivators worked hard to cultivate, and who didn't pursue a breakthrough in the foundation building in their lifetime? In order to get a glimpse of the mystery of flying with a sword in the next realm, Master Huang actually had time to engage in love affairs?
But in the end, I couldn't help but ask, "Are you telling the truth?"
"Really!" Immortal Master Huang affirmed, "If Immortal Master Lin protects me into Yichuan, I am willing to pay 20 spirit stones as a reward!"
"make a deal!"
What Lin Shan lacks most now is ancient charm and spiritual stones. If spiritual stones are delivered to your door, you should take them.
Although he felt that this matter was a little strange, Master Huang did not look like a lovesick person at all, and there might be other hidden stories.
However, his cultivation is only at the initial stage of Qi training, so he probably won't be able to make any waves. I just need to be more careful on the way to Yichuan.
The two made a verbal agreement that Lin Shan would help as much as he could, but if he really couldn't help, he could leave on his own. The Lingshi would be delivered after Master Huang arrived safely in Yichuan.
There is nothing wrong with forests and mountains.
(End of this chapter)