Chapter 245 - 130: Killing the Donkey After the Grinding

Chapter 245: Chapter 130: Killing the Donkey After the Grinding

"Lin Shu, you’re still injured!"

Yu Sheng yanked on the young man’s arm. "You can’t go! I won’t let you!"

’She didn’t care what others thought, and she certainly didn’t need the title of Vice Mountain Master.’

’Lin Shu was a huge liar!’

’Last time he’d said he was fine, but he came back covered in blood. She had been so scared she’d almost burst out wailing in front of all the other Immortal Disciples.’

’No matter what, she refused to see anything like that happen again.’

"I recovered a long time ago."

Lin Shu stretched and ruffled the "Wealth-Inviting Boy’s" head.

’Besides, it’s not like this trip will necessarily lead to a fight.’

’His goal was to earn Merit and Sin Coins, not to stir up trouble.’

’If he went out with the Demon-slaying Bureau and actually fought, he definitely couldn’t leave any survivors.’

’But the Deputy General Captains had all been killed in action, while he just so happened to survive. He could play that trick once or twice, but not forever. Even a fool wouldn’t fall for it again.’

’As for actually acting as an enforcer for the Immortal Families and earning Sin Coins from those Demons...’

’...Lin Shu wasn’t too keen on that, either.’

’He’d long known the true nature of Demons: they were just Cultivators who had offended the Immortal Sects.’

’Not that all Demons were good people, but from what he’d seen so far, his impression of them was far better than his impression of the so-called Immortal Families.’

’To say nothing of the fact that he himself held the title of Demon Monarch.’

’Actually, the easiest way to make money would be to figure out the Demon-slaying Bureau’s extermination plans, then just tell Old Xu and have him pass on the warning.’

’Once he helped the Demons escape, the Merit Coins would come rolling in.’

’Of course, what he’d ultimately do still depended on the specific situation.’

"Then when are you finally going to take me with you!" Yu Sheng glanced at the people around them, transmitting her words via Heart Thought.

’She would never feel at ease if she couldn’t go out with him on his missions.’

’Besides, if Lin Shu became a Great Demon while she was still just a Little Demon, how useless would that make her look?’

"When you learn the Wind-Riding Mountain Patrol, perhaps I’ll consider it."

’After spending all his time with that wolf cub, Lin Shu was now an expert at placating children; he had it down to a science.’

’There was no way he could take Yu Sheng out with him.’

’Right now, no matter what kind of trouble he stirred up, it was all on him as a disciple.’

’To put it bluntly, even if he were exposed one day, it wouldn’t implicate Yu Sheng.’

’Which Immortal Family didn’t have a few disciples under them who’d fallen and become Demons?’

’There was no precedent for holding a Master accountable for their disciple’s crimes.’

’But the moment the little chick got involved personally, she wouldn’t be able to clear her name even if she jumped into the Yellow River.’

"Hmph. I’ll learn it in no time," Yu Sheng said, huffily releasing his arm.

No one else could hear their conversation via Heart Thought.

However, the change in Vice Mountain Master Yu’s expression was plain for everyone to see.

’The disciple was volunteering for battle before his injuries had even fully healed.’

’The Master, for her part, seemed completely unconcerned with the pressure from the Qi Family, and was instead extremely displeased that he was volunteering.’

This harmonious scene filled the crowd with deep envy. ’So this is how an Immortal Descendant treats their Mountain Master Disciple?’

"He’s still too impulsive."

An instructor shook his head with a sigh.

He had heard many rumors about Master Lin.

’But those were all from his Foundation Establishment Stage. The tricks of a Loose Cultivator couldn’t possibly allow him to maintain the same fearsome prowess now that he’s in the Core Formation Stage.’

’Since reaching Core Formation, Lin Shu had achieved nothing of note.’

’The only feat worth mentioning was repelling a Demon General during the retreat.’

’But as for the specific Cultivation level of that Demon General, or how many there actually were, no one could say for sure.’

’The fleeing disciples hadn’t even seen the Demon’s face.’

’His desire to defend his Master was admirable, but if he made a move, he might just expose his own weakness and make the situation even worse.’

"Brother Lin, be careful of that man Lu. He’s petty and vindictive. Once you’re outside the city, he might be more dangerous than any Demon."

Ruan Xiangling clearly had nothing left to lose.

She was openly speaking ill of her colleague right in front of Lin Shu.

"I’ll be careful."

Lin Shu slowly rose to his feet.

’He could see it now. The factionalism in the Demon-slaying Bureau had grown so severe that the different sides were no longer bothering to keep up appearances.’

’The Ruan Family Siblings’ faction clearly didn’t align with the interests of the Immortal Families, so they had been pushed aside and were all currently suspended from their duties.’

’Suspension was a good thing.’

’He could tell as much just from the sneers those Captains had given the siblings a moment ago.’

’Without a doubt, the ones who remained were the true lackeys of the Immortal Families.’

’If a real conflict were to break out later, he’d have fewer reservations about taking action.’

"Well, we’ll head back first then. In any case, you’re famous in the Border Region for your Light Body Technique. As long as you’re careful, you should have no problem getting away if something happens."

Ruan Xiangling patted her chest, trying to calm her frustration.

"..."

’This was the first time Lin Shu had ever heard someone being complimented on how well they could run away.’

’It was no wonder this woman was being ostracized.’

As the two turned to leave, he casually shot Chang Yi a look.

’No words were needed. Brother Baodao would fill in the blanks himself.’

Chang Yi let out a quiet breath.

He instantly felt much more at ease.

’Brother Lin was telling me that my aunt isn’t in danger and that I’ll be able to see her soon.’

With that thought, he turned and left, his expression unchanged.

Just before stepping out of the courtyard, however, Chang Yi couldn’t help but glance again at the taciturn, scar-faced man.

From the moment he stepped into the courtyard, the man had been staring at his black Captain’s uniform and the long saber at his waist.

The man’s gaze was murky and unfocused, somewhat vacant, as if he were lost in a daydream.

’I’ve heard the storytellers say that places like academies and temples are always full of crouching tigers and hidden dragons.’