Young master, why not become a corpse immortal?

Chapter 254 A bald man in the crowd

Gao Xuan stared at Lin Jiang for a while, then gently shook his head:

“Young Master, this matter has nothing to do with you. You have cooperated with the Dali Temple before, so you should know that the Dali Temple is very safe. If it really leaves the capital, Lord Li can use all his power. If she wants to forcibly take Xiao Jiang, even you might not be able to stop her.”

At this point, Gao Xuan paused:

“Duan Libie came to kill you before, but he didn’t know your abilities and failed. If you offend Lord Li again today, you will be two Star-level cultivators. Even if you are only Star-level, you still can’t defeat three cultivators of the same level.”

"You old man, you really know how to throw mud at others!" Li Xingguang spat.

"Lord Li, did the General's Mansion really not have any intention of killing the young master?" Gao Xuan sneered: "I think the General's Mansion even gave Lord Li an order, telling you that if you have the chance, you must find a way to get rid of the young master."

Li Xingguang heard this but didn't say anything.

Her silence was like an answer.

"At least the Dali Temple never intended to harm the young master."

Lin Jiang looked at Gao Xuan and could clearly see the Qi aura above Gao Xuan's head.

There was no hostility in his thoughts.

His emotions were very calm, and he didn't seem to be lying.

But Lin Jiang still shook his head:

“She doesn’t want to. Then I have to take her with me.”

Gao Xuan remained silent.

None of the three parties spoke, and the standoff continued on the street.

Lin Jiang's convoy stopped, forming a long, impassable line. Pedestrians on the street gathered at a distance, whispering and watching cautiously.

The broken bluestone slabs on the street indicated that this was no small matter, and anyone in the capital who dared to do such a thing must be incredibly skilled.

No one knew why, but the people around them were whispering among themselves. Some said it was about catching a fugitive, while others said it was about conflicts of interest in the capital. It was quite a lively discussion.

Just then, a jingling sound suddenly came from the street in the distance.

"Hey, why did they intercept my caravan?"

Looking to the side, I saw an old man and a young man walking together from a distance.

The young man looked to be no more than fourteen or fifteen years old, holding a scale in his hand. The old man's face was covered with wrinkles, and he looked familiar.

Lin Jiang recognized Boss Guo at a glance, but when he saw the old man, he paused for a moment.

look familiar.

This looks like Liang Huashan.

But how did Liang Huashan get so old?

Before he could react, Boss Guo and Liang Huashan walked up to the crowd.

Mr. Guo looked at the queue that had been blocked due to the accident and sighed:

“Young master, we’re almost past the expected time. For merchants, every incense stick’s time can be exchanged for an equivalent amount of copper coins. If we keep blocking the city gate, we’ll both lose money.”

"Sigh, I don't want to either, but with these adults blocking the way, I can't move."

Upon hearing this, Manager Guo looked at the Dali Temple and Li Xinguang beside him, and exaggeratedly covered his mouth with his hand:

"Heavens! The common people can't fight against the officials. In that case, I'll just have to lose money for nothing."

Unlike the gossipy Manager Guo, Liang Huashan spoke very directly:

"Let them leave."

Gao Xuan seemed to know that the two of them might appear, and showed no reaction, but the expressions of several of his subordinates became subtle:

"Aren't these two supposed to be star-pointers? Why are they getting involved in this?"

Several sharp-eyed clerks, upon hearing their colleagues' words, immediately pointed towards the convoy.

Only then did the person asking the question notice a very inconspicuous little embroidery on the driver's coat.

It has the character "郭" sewn on it.

This thing is considered a brand name; as long as you wear this outfit, people will know that you are a subordinate of Boss Guo from Beijing.

Gao Xuan glanced back again.

A very long and impressive procession.

It seems Lin Jiang spent a considerable sum of money.

That's how Boss Guo operates; once he's received the money, he has to see the business through to the end.

As a result, they haven't even left the capital yet, and they've already been stopped by others.

It would be abnormal if he didn't come out.

As for Liang Huashan.

Those who don't know the inside story simply can't understand it.

This great painter has always been aloof; why would he be willing to help Lin Jiang now?
Seeing that three...or perhaps four stars had gathered in this small block, many of the constables began to consider leaving.

Under normal circumstances, they might never see these important figures even once in their lives, but now a whole bunch of them have appeared, and their positions are all contrary to their own.

Their real backer is the Dharma Ancestor, but the Dharma Ancestor is unlikely to actually intervene in this matter; it is these people who will actually take action.

Me? Go and fight Dianxing?

Even though this is the capital city, it is indeed a bit too much to ask of them.

Just as everyone was at a stalemate, a lazy voice suddenly came from the crowd behind them:

"What's going on? Why is it so lively?"

The crowd that had been watching the commotion in the distance suddenly seemed to lose their train of thought, splitting in two and scattering to both sides.

The crowd formed a passage, and a beam of light shone through it.

Lin Jiang was in pain from the shaking and had to cover himself with his hand.

I shielded my eyes from the light with my hand before I could see clearly.

A bald man emerged from the crowd.

His long robe, which clashed completely with his bald head, made his face appear slightly aged.

And that big, reflective head.

Passersby had no idea who the bald man was; they just thought his forehead was so bright that it almost covered the area around him in white.

However, upon seeing the other party, all the stars present bowed to him in unison.

Gao Xuan was the same, and this week it was even more profound. Grand Preceptor!

He actually came here too!

Although Lin Jiang was surprised, upon closer reflection, it was not unexpected.

There are far too many fighters gathered on this street. If something really goes wrong, the stone tablet of the Dharma Ancestor might not be enough to hold them off.

Seeing the Imperial Advisor approach, Manager Guo and Liang Huashan exchanged a glance and took two steps back.

They weren't involved, and now that the Imperial Advisor has arrived, they can no longer take sides.

The Imperial Advisor chuckled and found a chair nearby, then plopped down. He glanced at the signboard and realized he had sat down in front of a stall selling mutton offal noodles.

There's plenty of mutton in Beijing, so naturally there's plenty of offal.

"Shopkeeper, give me a bowl."

The shop owner, who was initially watching the show, could also tell that the bald man, whose brightness was a bit too much, was exceptionally skilled. He didn't dare to be negligent and immediately ordered the kitchen staff to make noodles.

While waiting for the noodles, the Imperial Advisor looked at the group of people in front of him.

"Tell me, what exactly happened? There are so many people gathered here, it's quite dangerous."

Centrifugal light frowned:
"I want to take my adopted daughter with me."

Gao Xuan chuckled: "The General does not intend to obey your orders. The people of the General's Mansion will be divided into the north and south, far away from the capital, to prevent the Grand Secretary and officials from suppressing them. Lord Li is worried that his daughter will be implicated, so he wants to take Xiao Jiang away from the Dali Temple."

"Sigh, that kid really doesn't respect me anymore now that he's become a general," the Grand Preceptor sighed, rubbing his bald head.

Li Xingguang bit her lip.

That's a fact, and she can't refute it.

Lying to the Imperial Advisor is a very unwise choice.

"Then why don't you release her?" the Imperial Preceptor suddenly asked Gao Xuan. "Taking away one's own daughter should be a normal request from the Dali Temple, right?"

Gao Xuan glanced at Li Guang twice:
“I’m worried that he took Jiang Jinyue away in order to forcibly awaken Li Jinyue’s soul.”

"You fart!"

Li Guang was furious this time. She didn't even care about the chains on her body, and her eyes were blazing with anger.

"Quiet."

With a casual wave of his hand, the Qi aura surrounding Li Guang vanished instantly.

Her face flushed red, but under the suppression of the Dharma Ancestor and the National Preceptor, even the already transcendent Star Point could not circulate any Qi at all.

There was nothing he could do but glare fiercely at Gao Xuan.

Gao Xuan didn't care.

Finally, the Imperial Advisor looked at Lin Jiang:
"So how did you get involved in this?"

Lin Jiang thought for a moment:
"I saw that Jiang Jinyue didn't want to follow anyone, so I simply pulled her over."

"Nobody wants to go with us?" the Imperial Advisor asked, looking at the person in question.

Jiang Jinyue nodded.

"Okay, I understand."

The Imperial Advisor waved his hand: "In the capital, everyone can make their own decisions. If either of you tries to seize her by force, that would be against the rules of the capital. Understand?"

"Understood." Gao Xuan nodded without hesitation and waved his hand: "Repair the damaged parts for the neighbors."

The constables breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the sound.

Helping the neighbors with chores is better than fighting with Dianxing.

As for Gao Xuan

From the moment he arrived until now, he has shown no emotional fluctuations and has been smiling the whole time.

It seems that whether or not he can bring Jiang Jinyue back has no impact on him.

Gao Xuan also turned around and mounted his horse. He rubbed his back, seemingly wanting to leave.

However, before leaving, he still turned his head to look at Lin Jiang and Jiang Jinyue:
“I know that you two investigated the case some time ago and may have had some misunderstandings about the Dali Temple, but I hope you believe that the Dali Temple is absolutely on the side of the capital and has no ill intentions towards you.”

After saying this, Gao Xuan didn't even bother to explain further and rode away on horseback.

She was even humming a little tune.

Li Xingguang glanced at Lin Jiang and snorted:
"It's better than that scoundrel who spouts false benevolence."

But for some reason, she stared at Lin Jiang's face for a while, and suddenly started gritting her teeth.

Lin Jiang could clearly sense that Li Ziguang's hostility towards him had increased considerably.

She turned and walked towards the capital's gate, leaving without looking back.

The Imperial Advisor was already eating mutton offal noodles. The cook knew this was an important person, so he specially filled a large bowl for the Imperial Advisor. The Imperial Advisor was very happy to see this, and sprinkled a lot of chili on it before eating it with the noodle soup.

"Thank you, Imperial Master."

Jiang Jinyue bowed and thanked her.

"It doesn't matter. It's fine if I can't see it. But if I could see it and you still couldn't act according to your own wishes, wouldn't all my years of cultivation have been in vain?"

The Imperial Advisor didn't seem to care. He took two more bites, then coughed twice, his face turning red, as if he had been burned by the spiciness.

The power of the Nine Heavens is not something that can truly be spicy.

Just like Gong Xuan couldn't possibly be really drunk.

Perhaps it's part of spiritual practice.

Lin Jiang also bowed to the Imperial Advisor, and then waved his hand, allowing the convoy to continue its slow journey.

Before leaving, Lin Jiang stood up from the cart.

He turned back to look in the direction of Liang Huashan and bowed with his hands clasped.

Little Ginseng, who had been watching the show from inside Lin Jiang's sleeve, also popped out and followed suit.

Liang Huashan watched this scene without moving, but Boss Guo couldn't stand it anymore and nudged him with his elbow.

Only then did he realize it.

Bring your hands together and bend slightly over.

To bid farewell.

(End of this chapter)