Young master, why not become a corpse immortal?

Chapter 188 Jiang Jinyue's Vigilance
Just as Lin Jiang was about to close his eyes for a short rest, he suddenly sensed a strange movement coming from the palace he was looking into.

He immediately adjusted his breathing and focused his mind, and in an instant he was standing in the palace constructed by his own divine consciousness.

The little golden figures were still working tirelessly, while Liu Fangyue was on the ground, studying the text given to her by the little golden figures.

These days, she has devoted all her attention to this.

Lin Jiang nodded slightly and walked straight to the backyard.

When Lin Jiang arrived at the foot of the big tree, he looked at the coffin that represented the Cloud Chaser.

And just as he had predicted, a familiar voice came from inside the coffin:

"Damn it, what kind of place is this?!"

It was indeed Jiang Jinyue's voice.

A smile appeared on Lin Jiang's lips.

Just as he predicted, Jiang Jinyue would definitely study it after obtaining it, and once she became curious, she would most likely enter the palace.

Through the semi-transparent coffin wall, her taut figure can be clearly seen.

Jiang Jinyue, her fists clenched, was rapidly regulating her breathing; her hair trembled slightly with the movement, and her chest rose and fell rhythmically.

He remembered that Jiang Jinyue had the ability to breathe fire from her mouth, and he guessed that Jiang Jinyue was currently regulating her breathing in preparation for releasing this technique.

Lin Jiang didn't know what effect her releasing the magic here would have, so just in case, he coughed lightly, adjusted his voice, and slowly said:
"Don't be nervous, this is my sacred space."

The movement inside the coffin suddenly stopped.

anyone?

Upon hearing the sounds coming from outside the coffin, Jiang Jinyue was slightly taken aback, then her brows furrowed.

The constables in the capital rarely came into contact with these reclusive cultivators; those self-proclaimed transcendent individuals always preferred to linger on the borders of the dynasty.

She instinctively resisted this elusive existence, yet dared not make the slightest move.

Not wanting to appear weak, he could only soften his tone and whisper:
"Senior, I accidentally stumbled upon a coffin and took the stone from the top. I wonder if this has disturbed you?"

"This coffin is a result of my karma, and it is the result of the law of cause and effect."

The law of cause and effect?

Jiang Jinyue snorted coldly in her heart, completely disregarding such rhetoric.

"May I ask why you have summoned me here, senior?"

Jiang Jinyue asked directly, and Lin Jiang was about to speak when he suddenly heard the coffin next to him move.

The sound of the tin can rang out:

"A new person has joined!"

Tinplate's voice carried a hint of joy, and Lin Jiang could even see a trace of excitement on Tinplate's otherwise tired face through the coffin.

Obviously, it would be a good thing for this young man to have a newcomer.

"Who are you?" Jiang Jinyue was stunned. She hadn't expected there to be other people here.

"Just call me Tin Man." He spoke so quickly, as if afraid she would disappear. "Everyone here is addressed by their nickname. The master is the eldest son, and there's also a drunkard. May I ask how you should address me, young lady?"

"..."

Jiang Jinyue silently lowered her eyes.

She was thinking about what to do.

Jiang Jinyue did not trust these people who suddenly appeared.

But similarly, in this situation, she really has no choice.

She could indeed proudly say, "I don't want your fate," but Jiang Jinyue wasn't stupid. Such provocative behavior was truly foolish. If the other party was really a dangerous and evil person, she might very well lose her life here.

That is to say:
Call me a martial arts fanatic.

"It's a pity that this title doesn't include the character '子' (zi) at the end."

"If you'd like, you can call me Martial Arts Fanatic."

Jiang Jinyue gave a soft hum:
"So, what exactly is your purpose in summoning us, senior?"

"It's just about exchanging what we have. If there are resources and information to exchange, we can do one thing for another here. If there are any thorny issues that can't be resolved, we can do them here too."

"Is that all?"

"That's all."

Jiang Jinyue's eyebrows furrowed slightly.

It doesn't sound strange at all.

However, the wariness in my heart has not completely disappeared.

“Martial arts fanatic, let me tell you, the eldest young master is incredibly powerful. My brother was seriously ill, and I obtained some techniques from him. With just a slight touch, he cured my brother.”

Tin Man was being too talkative again, but he did restrain himself somewhat when he spoke, only saying some mundane things.

Is he a master of medicine?

Jiang Jinyue pondered:
"Can we exchange items here?"

"Not yet, but we can pass on some teachings."

"That's it..."

At this point, Jiang Jinyue fell silent.

She didn't really need anything for the time being, and as things stood, unless absolutely necessary, Jiang Jinyue didn't intend to get too involved with the palace in front of her.

Lin Jiang was slightly embarrassed, but Tiepizi added:
"Anything else you want to ask? I'll answer to the best of my knowledge." "No need for now. You'll be able to ask if you need anything."

It seems that Jiang Jinyue is still somewhat wary of this gathering.

The other two were brought here when they were in danger, and Lin Jiang immediately offered them help. It was because of this that they quickly came to trust Lin Jiang.

Lin Jiang immediately straightened his expression:

"The secrets of this matter must never be revealed to outsiders, and even the fragments must not be sold."

"clear."

Jiang Jinyue would never do such a thing, not because she coveted the "fate" involved, but because she didn't know if something would happen if she did.

Seeing that there was nothing else, Lin Jiang said:

That's all for today, we'll talk about other things another day.

That was the end of the contact.

A moment later, Lin Jiang's vision returned to reality. He opened his eyes slightly and saw that the sky was still full of twinkling stars, dazzling and splendid.

He glanced at Jiang Jinyue and noticed that she had also turned to the side in her original position.

Although she didn't speak, Lin Jiang could tell she wasn't asleep.

……

The next morning, the group headed directly towards the capital.

This time they did not take the Qingniwa route, but instead proceeded directly along the official road.

Halfway there, Li Fang bought a cart in the town and threw Liu Shuwen on it, which made things much more convenient, as Liu Shuwen no longer had to ride with other people.

Jiang Jinyue was unusually quiet during the day today and didn't speak to anyone else.

As night approached, the group arrived at the new town. They displayed the Six Doors token to requisition the yamen prison, and the registrar arranged for them to stay at the official post station.

The registrar valued these distinguished guests from the capital highly and prepared plenty of fine wine and food, which everyone enjoyed.

After dinner, Lin Jiang stayed in the room, which was the time when Xiao Shanshen was learning painting from Liang Huashan.

Xuan paper was spread out on the table. Xiaoshan Shen's brush, honed through basic skills, was already steady. Although it was not yet a masterpiece, its form and charm were beginning to take shape.

Liang Huashan took this opportunity to teach Xiaoshan some painting techniques.

Seeing that Xiaoshan was engrossed in painting, Lin Jiang didn't disturb them and tiptoed out of the room.

Just as I was about to go out for a night stroll, I suddenly saw Jiang Jinyue coming towards me, bathed in moonlight.

She let her elaborate updo fall loose, her long black hair cascading down her back, and removed her indigo coat, wearing only a plain silk shirt. The close-fitting garment accentuated her sharp lines, resembling a modified fitted vest.

"Young Master," Jiang Jinyue also noticed Lin Jiang, "Are you planning to go out for a stroll?"

"Yes, after finishing our business, we should take a stroll around the town."

“Count me in too,” Jiang Jinyue said. She went back to her room and instead of styling her complicated hair, she simply draped her long gown over her shoulders.

The two of them simply left the shop and strolled around the town along the dirt roads.

The town is adjacent to the Qingniwa Night Market, which is still bustling at 7 PM.

The charcoal fire at the street food stalls flickered, and the meat skewers sizzled as they were sprinkled with coarse salt.

Lin Jiang bought two and casually gave one to Jiang Jinyue.

Jiang Jinyue didn't refuse and took a small bite to taste it.

Since they spend their days practicing martial arts and tempering their bodies, they need not worry about their appetites.

The two ate more than twenty skewers as a late-night snack, returned the wooden skewers to the shop owner, and continued to stroll around the street.

As Jiang Jinyue walked, she suddenly stopped:

"Son."

"What's wrong?"

"Let me think about how to say it..." Jiang Jinyue pondered for a long time, and finally sighed, "Never mind, it's nothing."

Upon hearing this, Lin Jiang had already guessed most of the situation.

A slight hint of embarrassment crept onto his face.

It seems that Jiang Jinyue is still quite wary of her palace.

However, Lin Jiang understood Jiang Jinyue's feelings. After all, for her, it was possible that she would find herself in a strange place the moment she closed her eyes and opened them again.

A normal person would definitely be on guard.

He then offered Jiang Jinyue a word of comfort:
"If you have any worries, you can come to me."

"Thank you, sir."

"Moreover, things that appear around us are not necessarily a bad thing." Lin Jiang thought for a moment and then added, "Perhaps they will come in handy in the future."

“...That makes sense.” Jiang Jinyue pondered for a moment.

After walking for a while, Lin Jiang suddenly heard cursing:
"That old blind man cursed my child! I'll wreck your place!"

Looking to the side, I spotted a familiar face on the side of the street.

It was a blind fortune teller setting up his stall over there. Next to him was an older woman with her hands on her hips, her face flushed with anger.

Lin Jiang blinked.

Isn't this person in the capital? What's he doing here?
(End of this chapter)