Young master, why not become a corpse immortal?

Chapter 239 Sun Zhongli's Actions

"The fish are here!"

The waiter pushed open the door, carrying a plate of large fish, a pot of wine in his right hand, and a rectangular wooden box on his back, filled with wooden bowls and chopsticks.

Some small shops are short-staffed and don't have the money to buy wooden carts to carry tableware, so they simply carry their goods by hand.

Anyway, the waiter's wages are always cheaper than pushing a cart.

After pushing open the door, the waiter found Sun Zhong lying directly on the floor, and the room, which originally only had two people, now had a strange-looking child.

The child was born strangely; one of his braids was growing next to his nose, making him look more like a ghost than a human.

The waiter was so frightened that his face turned pale.

What's going on? Who is this person? And what's wrong with this old man?
Just as the waiter was stunned, King Qi clapped his hands and laughed. He rushed out and took the big fish from the waiter's hand.

After placing the fish on the table, King Qi waved his hand impatiently and said:

"This is none of your business, you may leave."

The waiter's lips trembled, but he still placed the wine on the table and then obediently left the room.

Seeing the tightly closed door, the waiter couldn't help but have all sorts of thoughts running through his mind.

This is too horrifying; I should probably report it to the authorities myself.

The two people and the ghost in the room completely ignored what the waiter was thinking. King Qi's attention was entirely focused on the big fish in front of him. He picked up a piece of fish and put it in his mouth to taste.

However, King Qi immediately shook his head and said:

"It's too bland; there's not enough salt."

"This shop sells southern specialties, mainly focusing on the freshness and richness of fish. If too much salt is added, it can easily overpower the original flavor of the fish."

"It tastes bland."

he muttered.

But despite saying that, he kept eating with his chopsticks and swallowed the upper half of the fish whole in a short while.

Lin Jiang had no interest in fighting for the fish at the moment, and turned to look at Sun Zhong.

Sun Zhong lay on the wooden board, the colors above his head flashing chaotically, and it took a long time for them to subside.

The "hostility" that had been directed at Lin Jiang and had been above Sun Zhong's head finally dissipated.

Everything is back to normal.

Lin Jiang's complexion also improved somewhat.

Sun Zhong got up again and let out a long sigh:
"This period of time really felt like a nightmare."

He was trapped inside another person's body, and that person was thrown into the capital's prison.

Calling it a nightmare is an understatement.

Sun Zhong turned his head to look at Lin Jiang:

"Kobayashi, thank you for saving me. I thought I would spend the rest of my life in that prison."

“It’s alright. Since you are my grandfather’s best friend, I am naturally willing to help you.”

Lin Jiang waved his hand, about to ask Sun Zhong what had happened, but suddenly turned to look at the Prince of Qi.

King Qi was eating fish when he felt Lin Jiang's gaze and blinked: "What? You won't even let me eat fish here?"

"I have something to discuss with my elders, Your Highness. If you have nothing else to do, could you please find another place to eat?"

"Why make it so secretive when you're just having a conversation?"

King Qi muttered something, but ultimately picked up the plate containing the fish.

His entire body vanished into the shadows in an instant, disappearing without a trace.

Seeing that King Qi had left, Lin Jiang asked:
"Grandpa Sun, what exactly has happened recently?"

"Sigh, I'm not sure if those people were just going with the flow or if it was a trap specifically set for me."

Sun Zhong began to rub his head:
"Some time ago, the imperial court suddenly issued an order, saying that the shamanic ritual on the grasslands had brought disaster to the northern defense area. They found me and asked me to go and deal with it. This was a big deal, so I had no doubts and went with the troops."

"Upon arriving at the location, it was indeed affected by the calamity; blood falling from the sky covered the entire mountain. Several people with insufficient cultivation had previously climbed the mountain and were covered in blood, causing thousands of tiny eyes to sprout beneath their skin. As long as one does not make eye contact with the eyes beneath the skin, the foul blood will not spread to others."

"We spent a lot of effort suppressing the mountain peak, but on the way back, Dianxing in the team suddenly attacked, demanding that I hand over the alchemy technique. I refused, so I used a method to bury the key your grandfather gave me under the North Mountain mine. In the end, I was seriously injured and taken away by the people sent by the civil officials, and my soul was split into two parts."

Lin Jiangjiang had already investigated this matter to some extent, and now that he sees it, Sun Zhong is indeed caught between the two sides, struggling to survive.

Sun Zhong slapped his forehead: "That's it! The key! The key to the pill formula is underground in the mine in Beiyumai Town..."

“I’ve already brought it.” Lin Jiang interrupted him, and Sun Zhong’s words were immediately cut off.

"what?"

Lin Jiang took out the key directly.

Sun Zhong stared at the key for a while, then his eyes fell on Lin Jiang:

"Back then, Zhou Shenshen said you had some talent..."

"The old man only used some magic; he didn't actually activate the star."

"What kind of magic is so powerful..." Sun Zhong muttered, then his expression turned serious: "Did your grandfather give you the box?" "Yes."

"With the box and key, one can dream of dense fog at night, within which lie wondrous and mysterious colors. Immersing oneself in this fog allows one to discover elixirs suited to one's own nature. I myself made no progress after studying two elixirs, while your grandfather had already mastered over a dozen wondrous formulas before leaving the capital. My talent is truly inferior."

He looked at Lin Jiang: "You just used a miraculous pill, did you see the thick fog?"

Lin Jiang was embarrassed to say that all the pill formulas were piled up in the Inner Vision Palace, and only nodded stiffly: "Yes."

"Very good. How many alchemical techniques have you mastered so far?"

"A sort of."

In fact, he only learned half of Jing Wuchen and half of Hua Wanxiang.

If you put two halves together, doesn't that make exactly one kind?

"No rush. Your grandfather and I have studied the mysteries of alchemy for a long time, and we both believe it to be a divine art, difficult for mortals to learn and comprehend. Since you are descended from your grandfather, you should have even more opportunities."

Sun Zhong couldn't help but sigh: "Even if I only glimpsed half of it, I would know that this pill formula is a celestial technique. Unfortunately, I am not talented enough and will never have a share."

Suddenly feeling dejected, Sun Zhong quickly said, "Look at my mouth, saying such discouraging things at a time like this, it's not right of me."

The atmosphere inside the room suddenly became awkward.

Sun Zhong wanted to eat or drink something to relieve his discomfort, but found the table empty.

The King of Qi took all the wine, cups, and plates.

Lin Jiang had no choice but to call the waiter again.

The waiter rushed into the room and froze when he saw the table was spotless.

Lin Jiang handed over a large ingot of silver. After weighing it in his hand, the waiter beamed with joy and no longer found the two strange. He simply thought he was ignorant and hurriedly asked if they wanted anything else.

Hearing that he wanted fish, he happily agreed and went to find the cook.

After this incident, the awkwardness gradually subsided.

Lin Jiang seized the opportunity to press further: "Which star attacked you?"

"General Xiang Hong of the General's Mansion is a master of all military arts, a seventh-level expert, and one of the most outstanding among the stars," Sun Zhong clicked his tongue. "Luckily, they didn't dare to openly harm the Vice Minister of Justice, otherwise I would have perished on the way."

"Speaking of which, Mr. Sun, you hold the key, and so many people in the capital want it. How have you managed all these years?" Lin Jiang couldn't help but ask.

He was genuinely puzzled.

It's clear that many people in the capital are looking for the key box, yet no one has tried to take such an obvious item from Sun Zhong.

Sun Zhong laughed upon hearing this: "Because they dare not."

"Ok?"

"This key is a hot potato. Without the corresponding box, the key is useless. Whoever gets it will become the next target. Making a move in the capital would risk alerting the Dharma Ancestor, so naturally no one dares to act rashly."

"Moreover, although alchemy is powerful, it is not suitable for everyone. Martial arts practitioners may not learn it, and practitioners of magic may not learn it either. There are countless methods in the world, and the one that suits you is the best."

"In that case, it would be better to keep the key in my hands. As long as I don't leave the capital, I will be a safe for them. They have always been arrogant and think that they can take the key from me whenever the time comes."

At this point, a cold smile appeared on Sun Zhong's face:
"You really don't take me seriously. This was entrusted to me by your grandfather. I would rather die than let them take it away so easily."

"Then how dare they..."

Lin Jiang suddenly fell silent, having already guessed the reason.

Sun Zhong was silent for a moment, then sighed, "Old Lin must have gotten into trouble."

"...Yes, Grandpa suffers from hysteria."

"As expected," Sun Zhong sighed. "They wouldn't have acted so easily if they hadn't found the box. They probably used some means to harm your grandfather, thinking they had a chance to get the box, and that's why they targeted me."

“I will deal with these people one by one.”

Hearing the chilling tone in Lin Jiang's voice, Sun Zhong advised, "Act according to your ability. I know you are exceptionally capable, but Zhou Canshen has a point: the capital is a dangerous place, so caution is the best policy."

"it is good."

At this point, the door was pushed open again, and the waiter came in carrying the fish.

After the food and drinks were served, Sun Zhong also picked up his chopsticks and took a bite.

"The person who said it was bland, but I think it tastes just right."

"I think so too."

"Is he the King of Qi?"

"Yes, the King of Qi on the lost ship."

"Xiao Lin, you really know a remarkable person," Sun Zhong exclaimed. "But speaking of which, the old Qi Kingdom is located in the far north, so perhaps their tastes are indeed a bit stronger."

"Then he can add the salt himself."

Sun Zhong laughed heartily and asked again:

Is there anything else you'd like to ask me?

"Yes." Lin Jiang nodded. "Grandpa Sun, what kind of calamity are you talking about?"

(End of this chapter)