Chapter 141 - 98: The 3-Month Agreement

Chapter 141: Chapter 98: The 3-Month Agreement

"This item has many functions, such as repelling dust, nurturing energy, and Breath Concealment. An Array is inscribed upon it, which also provides a certain degree of protection against enemies."

"Alright."

Lin Shu stowed the item and turned to head upstairs.

Steward Luo kept his head bowed. Not until the young man’s back had vanished from sight did a flash of malice cross his eyes.

There were plenty of powerful people in Yongzhou Pass, but it was rare to see a petty man become so arrogant the moment he put on his Jade Token.

A tree that stands taller than the forest will be torn down by the wind.

It was an adage passed down by the ancestors; there was no way it could be wrong.

"Sigh."

Lin Shu returned to his room, sizing up the silk robe in his hands.

’I’ve already been harsh enough.’

’And that old bastard still managed to hold it in.’

’I wonder when I’ll be able to get my hands on that side money.’

’I’m really short on Merit and Sin Coins right now.’

He sighed softly, removed his Mortal Clothes, and after a moment’s thought, placed them in his Storage Bag.

Then he put on the brand-new Magical Robe.

「A moment later.」

Lin Shu pushed the door open and stepped out, happening upon the two girls whispering to each other.

"OOMPH!"

Yu Sheng had walked right into the wall.

Her mouth fell slightly open as she stared blankly to the side.

A tall, slender figure stood in the doorway, clad in a deep cyan silk robe. It hung a little loosely on him, and a faint, shimmering light seemed to flow within the fabric.

A Magical Robe of this color was already somewhat somber.

Paired with the young man’s naturally sickly air and the sharp line of his pale collarbones visible beneath the robe, that sense of frail gloominess deepened.

’He really doesn’t look like a righteous Cultivator.’

’But that face is just too handsome to be afraid of.’

Yu Sheng wiped the corner of her mouth with the back of her hand, then suddenly turned her head and said, "You’re not allowed to look."

"..." Yan Jin clutched her sleeves and averted her gaze.

"How do you use this thing?"

Lin Shu held out his hand, a Cyan Jade Hairband resting in his palm.

The item came with the Magical Robe and served as the core for the Array inscribed upon it.

’Worthy of its 2,800-merit-point price tag.’

’It’s almost on the level of a Mid Grade Magical Artifact.’

"I’ll do it!"

Yu Sheng waved her arm enthusiastically and volunteered, snatching the Jade Belt from him.

She hurried behind the young man, rose onto her tiptoes, and carefully gathered his loose hair before tying it up with the hairband.

This act was the finishing touch, completing the look and remedying the last imperfection.

"Ahem."

Yan Jin couldn’t resist sneaking another peek.

’She finally understood what that certain something Yu Sheng was lacking.’

’The way Senior Brother Lin looks right now... even if he were standing among a group of adult Immortal Descendants, his aura would be the most outstanding. He looks just like one of those profound, inscrutable Masters.’

"You guys exchanged for these sixteen Child Stones."

Lin Shu opened his hand and tossed the Child Stones over.

He strode down the stairs.

Perhaps upon seeing Steward Luo, many of Yu Qing’s disciples also trotted over, smiling humbly at Senior Brother Lin.

Everyone knew that Lin Shu couldn’t possibly manage over thirty Signal Towers by himself.

But they all hoped that should they encounter danger, he might just happen to choose their location to assist.

"Here."

Lin Shu placed the Child Stones on the counter without fanfare.

’After preparing for so long, it’s finally time to reap the rewards.’

"Thank you so much, Senior Brother Lin!"

The disciples thanked him from the bottom of their hearts.

They had once been envious of Lu Yun’s group, but unfortunately, their Master had been present.

Not only could they not get any Child Stones, but even the few merit points they had painstakingly earned were confiscated by Yu Qing.

After being stuck here for over half a month, they had gained absolutely nothing.

Now that their Master was gone...

...they could actually enjoy this kind of treatment instead.

Truly, the ways of the world were unpredictable; it was darkest just before the dawn.

...

Yongzhou Pass had stood for many years.

Its one hundred and seven Earth Cities were a confluence for the State Mansion’s major Immortal Families and the disciples of the younger generation from respectable clans.

Strange tales and anecdotes were plentiful.

It had been a long time since anything had caused such a fervent discussion among the masses.

But this time was different.

First, a month ago, two young Immortal Descendants of the Yu Family had fallen prey to a Demon.

The Yu Family was enraged. They ordered the clan’s prodigy, Yu Duchuan, to lead disciples on a sweep of the Demon Mountain, and even contacted the Demon-slaying Bureau to request reinforcements.

Though it was unknown how effective this was...

...for the past month, at least, no more Demons had appeared.

But this was not what surprised people the most.

The story truly began with the news of the two Little Mountain Gods’ deaths.

Due to their demise, the heavy burden of the Shihu City Garrison inexplicably fell upon an Immortal Descendant with an Innate Defect.

It was said that this girl was a posthumous child of the Yu Family.

She had been adrift since childhood, picking up all sorts of bad habits, and was seen as something of a disgrace to the family name.

And what sort of person was Yu Duchuan?

Of the hundred-odd Earth Cities, twelve were under his governance, including Shihu.

A single comment from him was enough to completely ruin the future of this "freak."

But just as the many Immortal Descendants were waiting for her to make a fool of herself...

...after waiting a month, not only was Yu Sheng not driven from her post, but they received a shocking piece of news instead.

After all that time had passed...

...of the dozens of Signal Towers outside Shihu City, not a single one had been breached!

If it were just a matter of good luck with no one attempting a breach, that would be one thing.

But according to the records submitted by Shihu City, the number of recent attacks on its outer Border Region was among the highest of all the hundred-odd Earth Cities.

Yet no one could break through, and not a single person was even injured.

In just that short time, Yu Sheng had earned a full twenty-seven strands of Inheritance Spiritual Light.

That was equivalent to an entire year’s earnings for an ordinary Immortal Descendant!

Such a bizarre situation naturally caused everyone to focus their attention on one person.

The Yu Family’s World Traveler, serving under Yu Sheng.

Lin Shu.

Rumor had it that this man, using nothing but Independent Practitioner Formulas, had forcibly cultivated a level of strength comparable to a Mountain Master Disciple.

Even if he lacked long-term potential, for now, he was worth at least a hundred Trial Disciples!