txolops Chapter 34 Something's definitely wrong with the Lin family!
Chapter 34 Something's definitely wrong with the Lin family!
The next morning, Lin Xuan pushed open the door, looked at the sunlight outside, took a deep breath, and walked into the courtyard, supporting his lower back.
"Luckily, I didn't transform using my cultivation, but rather by changing into human skin. Otherwise, after all this commotion last night, I would have already revealed my true form..."
Lin Xuan muttered to himself, his expression quite complex.
However, he had only muttered a few words when he heard a noise behind him, and someone walked in quickly.
Lin Xuan turned around and saw that it was a carp spirit under Xiao Qing's command.
It seems that Xiaoqing has given some orders again. Most of the little demons under her command have left, and the servants in the Lin family mansion have been replaced by mortals.
This carp spirit was the most efficient and had the longest contact with Lin Xuan.
Bai Suzhen was worried that if she transferred it away, Lin Xuan would notice something was amiss, so she specifically instructed Xiaoqing to let the carp spirit stay in the Lin residence.
The carp spirit was a little nervous and cupped its hands, saying, "Master, someone outside requests an audience."
Seeing its appearance, Lin Xuan smiled and waved.
"Why are you so nervous? Also, from now on, don't call me 'Master,' call me 'Young Master.'"
"They keep calling me 'Master' all the time, it makes me feel old."
Carp smiled bitterly to herself. If she were just a servant and Lin Xuan were truly the head of the household, then she would definitely listen to Lin Xuan.
Unfortunately, no.
In the carp's heart, the true master of the Lin family is the great demon Bai Suzhen.
Although Lin Xuan wasn't exactly a gigolo, he certainly wasn't someone whose word was law.
So the carp spirit didn't take those words to heart at all and went back to the main topic.
"Sir, it's not that I'm nervous, it's just that the people who have come this time are quite special... they're from Jinshan Temple!"
Hearing the carp spirit's words, Lin Xuan stopped worrying about the form of address, raised an eyebrow, and asked:
"People from Jinshan Temple? What are they doing here?"
The carp spirit shook its head. How could it know about this?
"Sir, you'd better go out and take a look. Jinshan Temple has a large and powerful presence in Hangzhou. If you get into a conflict with them, it won't be a joke."
Lin Xuan wasn't afraid of Jinshan Temple, but he was also curious and couldn't guess what Jinshan Temple was thinking.
Logically speaking, he had always been hiding in the shadows. Although he had once run a restaurant that only sold meat dishes in front of Jinshan Temple, it was already a settled conclusion that he, Lin Xuan, was a spendthrift.
Moreover, he later slunk away and sold all the restaurants in Hangzhou. To outsiders, this clearly showed that Lin Xuan had bowed his head and admitted defeat.
Having vented their anger, why would Jinshan Temple come knocking on their door again?
Lin Xuan was somewhat puzzled, but not alarmed. He instructed the carp spirit to open the main gate and invite the people from Jinshan Temple into his home.
As for himself, he went directly to the main hall to wait.
Before long, a group of monks entered the main hall, each with a solemn appearance and tall stature.
At first glance, you can tell these people are no ordinary individuals.
Lin Xuan glanced at the monks, noting their ranks and names, and nodded occasionally.
Although Jinshan Temple was his target, Lin Xuan had to admit that the ancient temple had a truly impressive history.
The monks who came to my house this time were all martial monks with extraordinary cultivation.
However, when Lin Xuan's gaze fell on the last person, he suddenly froze.
【Level 35 - Fahai (Boss)】
[The rising star of Jinshan Temple, said to be destined to ascend to Mount Ling. Although he encountered an accident and emerged from seclusion early, his combat strength remains formidable and should not be underestimated.]
"Fahai? He actually came directly to our door? And he's standing at the back of the group, pretending to be an ordinary monk!"
Lin Xuan's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly withdrew his gaze so as not to disturb Fahai.
But his heart was in turmoil.
What's happening now is unexpected; no previous guides for the Jinshan Temple instance had ever recorded such a situation.
No matter when you bring Fahai into the game, he will never come to your door unless a specific plot is triggered.
If Fahai notices anything amiss, he will immediately launch a fierce attack.
With Bai Suzhen as his backer, Lin Xuan still has a great chance of winning, but this will inevitably have huge repercussions.
Moreover, by using Bai Suzhen's power to eliminate Fahai, Lin Xuan's original plan was ruined, and the rewards for conquering the dungeon would be greatly reduced, making it a complete loss.
"Let me first see what Fahai's purpose is. If he's just here to check things out, then I'll pretend I know nothing!"
Lin Xuan suddenly turned around and shouted to the carp spirit behind him:
"The monks from Jinshan Temple have come to visit us; it is an honor for our Lin family."
"Go and tell Madam to make proper preparations and prepare a banquet. I want to treat the Master well."
Lin Xuan's words puzzled the carp spirit. When did her master change his ways?
He had just gotten into a fight with the head monk of Jinshan Temple not long ago, but after going out for a while, he came back and was all smiles and gentleness towards the monks.
Did the monks help you on this trip?
The carp spirit was puzzled, but dared not delay. She nodded quickly and then ran off to inform Bai Suzhen.
Upon hearing the carp spirit's words, Bai Suzhen suddenly became tense.
"People from Jinshan Temple have arrived?!"
Her reaction surprised the carp spirit even more. "What's wrong with you now? Why are you so startled? They're just a group of monks!"
The carp spirit was merely a demon under Xiaoqing's command and had no idea that Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing were plotting to seize the dragon energy of Jinshan Temple.
So naturally, it was completely confused at that moment.
Bai Suzhen ignored the carp spirit's gaze. She frowned and pondered for a long time before asking the carp spirit about the group of monks.
When she heard that the monks all looked like martial monks, she breathed a sigh of relief.
Inside Jinshan Temple, she was only wary of Fahai. As long as Fahai didn't come, even if other monks lined up in front of her, Bai Suzhen wouldn't panic at all, nor would she worry about giving herself away.
Her ability to transform into human form was enough to fool these ordinary martial monks.
"However, Xiaoqing's skills are still lacking; I must remind her."
Bai Suzhen stood up and asked the carp spirit to prepare a feast, while she went out to find Xiaoqing and told her not to wander around.
On the other side, Lin Xuan was chatting with the monks of Jinshan Temple.
A stern-faced monk said to Lin Xuan:
"Young Master Lin, I have heard about the misunderstanding between you and our temple that day. We are both at fault."
"Since Young Master Lin has reformed and will no longer cause trouble for my Jinshan Temple, then this matter shall end here."
Upon hearing this, Lin Xuan looked overjoyed and clapped his hands in approval.
"I knew it! The monks at Jinshan Temple are all highly accomplished; why would they stoop to my level?"
"Since you masters are all staying at my house today, I must treat you to a good meal."
"Also! I've heard that Jinshan Temple has been in disrepair for many years. I have another gift for you to take back to the temple so that we can rebuild the Buddha's statue."
Lin Xuan spoke very pleasingly, making the serious monk very happy.
Although he was a martial monk, his Buddhist practice was not yet complete, and he still valued these worldly things.
The other monks also smiled, thinking to themselves that Lin Xuan was quite sensible.
Only Fahai stared at Lin Xuan, his eyes gleaming as if he wanted to see right through Lin Xuan.
After a long time, he suddenly lowered his head to drink his tea, his eyes turning cold.
"Hmph, something's definitely not right with the Lin family!"