Retirement begins with summoning Yuan Tiangang

In Hexi Town, Lin Tian was completely unaware of and unconcerned about what was happening in the distant command tent.

He was enjoying the sage-like period following the summoning.

I've used up all my remaining points and don't plan to do anything big in the short term, so I can just relax and accumulate more points.

Life has returned to its familiar rhythm.

In the morning, he held Lin Feng's little hand and strolled around the town.

The little guy can run very fast now. When he sees a woman washing clothes by the well under the old tree, he will call out "Hello, Auntie" in his baby voice.

Upon seeing the monk Ku Hui, they would call him "Uncle Bald Head";

When people see Wang Tiebi, the blacksmith, they will watch the flying sparks with curiosity, but dare not get close.

"Young friend Lin, you look quite well today."

Passing by the school, he happened to run into Master Lin, who was still dressed in a blue robe and greeted him with a smile. His gaze lingered on Lin Feng for a moment, with a hint of gentleness that was barely perceptible.

Since their last "discussion," the two seem to have grown closer and have become acquaintances.

"Hello, Mr. Lin."

Lin Tian replied with a smile, "Wuyou, call him Master."

Lin Feng tilted his little head up and obediently greeted, "Greetings, Teacher."

Master Lin nodded with a smile, took out a warm and ordinary jade pendant tied with a red string from his sleeve, and handed it to Lin Feng: "Take this and play with it, it can calm your mind."

Lin Tian's eyelids twitched. Good heavens, another gift?

Although this seems ordinary, how could the gifts from a scholar be simple?

He quickly thanked him on behalf of his son, saying, "Oh dear, we can't accept this. Mr. Lin has gone to so much trouble again."

"It's just a trinket, nothing special." Master Lin waved his hand and gracefully departed.

Lin Tian held the jade pendant and could feel a faint aura of righteous energy surrounding it, which did indeed have a calming effect.

"Well, I've gotten another talisman for my son."

He happily put it around Lin Feng's neck.

In the afternoons, he would occasionally go next door to check on Chen Jing'an.

The little guy is almost six months old. He's chubby and fair-skinned, very cute, and his eyes are especially bright.

Raymond Lam adores his younger brother. Every time he visits, he spends a long time watching him from the cradle and even shares his toys by piling them up inside.

Mr. and Mrs. Chen always had happy smiles on their faces when they looked at their two children.

Lin Tian could feel that Chen Jing'an's cool and tranquil aura was becoming more and more pronounced, and her compatibility with the town was getting better and better.

Everything seemed so peaceful and beautiful.

However, this tranquility is occasionally broken by a discordant ripple.

That night, Lin Tian was half asleep when the connection between his mind and Xiao Hei sent out rapid fluctuations once again!

It wasn't a vague sensation, but a clear alarm!

He suddenly woke up and focused his mind to perceive.

Little Black was currently lurking in the shadows not far from the cave in the back mountain.

The footage it transmitted showed that two figures had appeared at the entrance of the cave at some unknown time!

Both men were dressed in black, moved nimbly, and concealed their presence extremely well. If Xiao Hei hadn't been naturally sensitive to shadows and life force, he would have been almost impossible to detect them.

They were cautiously exploring near the cave entrance, seemingly searching for something. One of them even took out a compass-like object and gestured towards the cave entrance.

"Has someone found this place?"

Lin Tian felt a chill run down his spine.

This cave is indeed extraordinary, and it has attracted the attention of outsiders!

He immediately ordered Xiao Hei: "Keep a close watch on them! Record their every move! But don't expose yourself, and don't interfere!"

He wanted to see what these people were up to and where they came from.

Little Black obeyed the order, its scarlet eyes unblinking in the darkness, like the most patient hunter.

The two lingered at the cave entrance for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. They seemed to have made some discoveries, yet also seemed to have gained nothing. Finally, they exchanged a gesture and, just as they had come, silently retreated into the depths of the forest and disappeared.

They never attempted to enter the cave.

Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief, but his vigilance was at its highest.

This cave, like a silent treasure or a trap, has finally begun to attract those who covet it.

He instructed Xiao Hei to continue the highest level of surveillance.

The next day, the town remained peaceful.

It was as if the shadows on the back hill last night had never existed.

Lin Tian held his son and sat in the yard basking in the sun. He watched Shi Yao washing clothes by the well with the powerful soap produced by the system. It produced rich lather and had strong cleaning power. But he was making plans in his mind.

As the scoundrels expand their influence, they are bound to infringe upon the interests of many other forces.

It seems the secret of Hexi Town can no longer be kept hidden.

How long can this seemingly peaceful town remain tranquil?

He looked down at his son, who was playing with the jade pendant given to him by Master Lin and babbling as he learned to speak.

"No matter how chaotic things are outside, Dad will make sure you grow up safe and sound."

Lin Tian kissed his son's little face, thinking to himself.

He, this salted fish, may lie flat, but he will never expose himself and his son to danger.

It is still necessary to prepare for any necessary contingency plans.

For example, if you accumulate more "lying flat" points, you might be able to summon a "big guy" to take charge at a crucial moment.

Hmm, it seems I need to work even harder... to lie down properly!

Lin Tian adjusted to a more comfortable position and began to sway in the rocking chair, the sunlight warming his body.

I'll take a nap first.

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Days passed slowly in Hexi Town, but Lin Tian's heart, armed with the philosophy of "lying flat," was scratched again and again by a kitten's claws, and in the end, he could no longer suppress his desire for that dark cave in the back mountain.

Unfulfilled curiosity is worse than working overtime! — This is Lin Tian's profound experience as a former corporate slave.

Especially since Xiao Hei reported several times that there were unidentified people spying at the cave entrance, although they didn't go in, this further proved that the cave was not simple!

What if there really is some treasure hidden inside, or something that could threaten the peace of the town, and the mastermind behind it all is completely clueless? What's the point of lying down then?

Who knows when the stage might collapse and hit them?

"No, we have to go check it out!"

That day, Lin Tian slapped his thigh and made up his mind.

He certainly wouldn't be foolish enough to go alone.

Although I've now mastered the basics of the Heavenly Gang Technique, perfected the Hundred Refinements of the Star Body, and reached the ninth level of the Celestial Realm, I'm considered someone of importance in this suppressed town (in my opinion). But who knows what kind of trouble might lurk in the cave? To be on the safe side, I must call for backup!

He immersed himself in the system and, through that mysterious connection, directly contacted Yuan Tiangang, who was stirring up trouble in the outside world.

"General, return to Hexi Town immediately; there is something I need to discuss."

Concise and concise.

Not long after, the space in the Lin family courtyard slightly distorted, and a tall figure wearing a bamboo hat and a black outfit appeared silently like a ghost.

It was Yuan Tiangang.

"Young master."

Yuan Tiangang bowed slightly, his voice as hoarse and deep as ever.

He kept his aura under control, but Lin Tian could vaguely sense that this Bad Commander seemed even more unfathomable than when they last met. The fact that he had unleashed 10% of his power made him seem to blend into the surrounding shadows just by standing there.

"General, thank you for making this trip."

Lin Tian pointed towards the back mountain.

"I plan to go inside that cave and take a look. I'd like to trouble you to accompany me, General, just to be on the safe side."

Yuan Tiangang's gaze swept towards the back mountain, his eyes, hidden behind his mask, seemed to pierce through the layers of houses and land directly on the deep cave entrance.

"There is indeed an unusual aura here, obscure and unclear. Since you, young master, are interested in investigating, I will naturally accompany you."

Lin Tian nodded and instructed Shi Yao, who was standing beside him, "Shi Yao, keep an eye on Wuyou. We're going out for a bit."

Shi Yao bowed gracefully: "Don't worry, young master."

Three-year-old Lin Feng was squatting in the yard watching ants move their food. He looked up and saw Yuan Tiangang. Not afraid of strangers, he grinned and mumbled, "Handsome... Uncle..."

Yuan Tiangang's icy gaze seemed to soften for a moment, and he nodded slightly to Xiao Linfeng.

After making the arrangements, Lin Tian and Yuan Tiangang left the courtyard one after the other and headed towards the back mountain.

On the way, Lin Tian couldn't help but complain, "General, this place is awful! There's the dragon soul suppressing us, the mysterious cave, and outsiders constantly peeking in. There's never a moment of peace. I just want to raise my child in peace, why is that so difficult?"

Yuan Tiangang walked steadily, his voice calm: "Treasures of heaven and earth, or even ominous objects, all have their own destiny and their own cause and effect. Young master, you are born with great fortune, and living in this place, troubles will come naturally, there is no way to avoid them. Only by taking control of them can you find true peace."

Lin Tian curled his lip: "Take charge? Makes it sound so easy. I just want to lie low... But you're right, we can't lie low without figuring out the potential threats. Once we figure out what's inside, we'll use what we can, and if we can't, we'll find a way to plug the gaps!"

The two moved very quickly and soon arrived at the cave that was half-hidden by vines again.

As you approach the cave entrance, the eerie, deathly chill becomes even more pronounced, as if it can seep into your very bones.

The cave entrance was pitch black, like a giant maw ready to devour anyone; light seemed to be swallowed up there.

"Tsk, this atmosphere is so good, we don't even need to build a set for a horror movie," Lin Tian muttered, taking out one of the two extra-large torches—one of the supplies he'd previously redeemed with his "lying down points"—from his system space and handing one to Yuan Tiangang.

"General, this will have to do."

Yuan Tiangang: "..."

He silently took the torch, a wisp of barely perceptible true energy emanating from his fingertips. With a "poof," the torch was lit, and the leaping flames dispelled a small patch of darkness at the cave entrance, only making the depths of the cave seem even more unfathomable.

"Let's go."

Lin Tian took a deep breath, held up the torch, and stepped into the cave first.

Yuan Tiangang followed closely behind like the most loyal shadow, the firelight illuminating his cold iron mask, adding to his eeriness.