This martial saint is too cautious.

Chapter 330 A Half-Day of Leisure (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Qingyuan Prefecture.

This time, Lin Yan's bird landed directly in the mansion, and he handed it over to the people at the official post station to feed it. Afterwards, he strolled around Qingyuan City.

The excuse of visiting friends from the Seven Star Sword Sect is not a valid one.

Lin Yan did indeed sense that the young sword master of the Seven Star Sword Sect was outwardly warm but inwardly cold towards him.

But the other party did not neglect me; they were very polite in all aspects, including their outward demeanor, which was more than enough.

I am not a gold standard, and I cannot make everyone feel close to me.

Not to mention that the other party is the young sword master of the Seven Star Sword Sect, or a sword genius who came from the Zhengxin Hall. It is only natural that he is not close to me.

The reason he went out was not because he was resentful. He had experienced much worse contempt than this before, and compared to that, this Senior Brother Jiang's attitude was already considered good.

His trip was indeed to visit friends, and his destination was Tianyin Valley.

Tianyin Valley is located in Qingyuan Prefecture.

During the Sword Inheritance Tournament, he met Han Muyang, the young master of Tianyin Valley, and afterwards, he even made a point of keeping Han Muyang to participate.

He hosted his own Dharma banquet, and their relationship was quite good.

Of course, the main reason for her friendship with Han Muyang was because of Sister Mingxi.

This trip to Tianyin Valley is also to see Sister Mingxi.

Qingyuan Prefecture was bustling with activity. Lin Yan concealed his aura and didn't let anyone dare to provoke him along the way. Although he had concealed his aura, the temperament of a martial arts expert was still present.

Otherwise, the owners of those street-side tea shops wouldn't keep calling him "handsome young man" and inviting him into their tea shops for tea.

Faced with these discerning shop owners, Lin Yan graciously went in and sat for a while, ordering some exquisite tea and snacks to enjoy the Cantonese tea and snack delicacies.

I must say, the dim sum in southern Guangdong is quite delicious.

He hadn't experienced much of this leisurely and relaxed life in his lifetime, but it was still quite pleasant.

After enjoying the delicious food, Lin Yan got up and placed a small amount of silver on the table.

"Shopkeeper, the money is on the table, no need for change."

Lin Yan called out and walked towards the door, but he had only walked a few feet when the shopkeeper's voice came from behind him.

"Please wait a moment, guest."

"Is there anything else, shopkeeper?"

"Guest, your tea and snacks are not enough; you're five coins short."

Lin Yan:

From the shopkeeper's expression and tone, Lin Yan could tell that he hadn't been ripped off, but rather that he had indeed been shortchanged.

A mere tael of silver isn't enough for breakfast?

Lin Yan was speechless. Back in Guangping County, he used all his money to buy martial arts resources. But after he reached the third level of skin polishing and gained a certain status, it seemed that he was no longer paying for banquets and such himself.

Needless to say, it goes without saying what comes after that.

Once you arrive at the Lin family home, all your food and drink expenses will be covered by the family.

Once you arrive at Chengyi Sword Academy, the academy will cover your food and drink.

The number of times I've gone out alone to stroll around and spend money like this is very small.

Lin Yan's memory is still stuck in Guangping County, where you could spend a hundred or so coins to eat a meal at a roadside teahouse or tavern with a couple of small dishes.

Unexpectedly, a single tea and snack meal cost more than an ounce.

This is truly the capital city; the prices here are incredible!

Of course, I also ordered plenty of tea and snacks, totaling more than a dozen stacks of various sizes.

"Oh, so someone can't even afford a tael of silver for tea and snacks now? Back when he left the clan, he said he was going to make a name for himself."

Just as Lin Yan was rummaging in his pocket, trying to find another piece of silver, laughter suddenly came from not far away.

Hearing the mischievous laughter, Lin Yan was startled and then looked in the direction of the sound.

Ahead on the street, four women were standing there, and Lin Yan's gaze fell directly on the woman wearing a light green dress with a smiling face.

"Sister Mingxi is right. When I was young, I was naive and thought I could make a name for myself by leaving the family. But I kept hitting walls. Later, I found out that Sister Mingxi was in Tianyin Valley, so I came here to seek refuge with her. Please help me pay for the tea and snacks first."

Lin Yan believed that his master must have written to Sister Mingxi about his situation. Since Sister Mingxi wanted to joke, he would just go along with her.

Seeing family members in a foreign land made Lin Yan feel younger.

Hearing Lin Yan's words, Lin Mingxi took out a small piece of silver from her purse and handed it to the shopkeeper: "Shopkeeper, you don't need to worry about that this time."

I've given you your change.

Lin Yan could only shake his head helplessly. It was clear that Mingxi had become more lively since leaving the clan.

Within the clan, as the daughter of her master, she also carried the honor of the fifth branch and had to set an example for the younger generation of the fifth branch, so she often suppressed her own nature.

Upon arriving at Tianyin Valley, freed from the burdens of their families, they could travel light and no longer needed to wear masks.

Perhaps, the Mingxi in front of us, with her bright eyes, white teeth, and gentle smile, is the most authentic version of her.

"You still want to rely on me? I can't afford to support you."

Lin Mingxi muttered something to herself, then suddenly laughed again, as if she had thought of something.

Upon careful consideration, she realized that she indeed couldn't afford to support Lin Yan.

According to his father's last letter, Lin Yan has already joined the Taiyi Sword Sect and is now probably at the half-step Dharma Aspect stage.

She couldn't afford to supply the resources needed for half-step Dharma Aspect cultivation.

"Whether I can afford to raise them or not, I'm already on your turf, Mingxi, so I have to raise them whether I want to or not."

"Come on, you must have something else on your mind."

Lin Mingxi pursed her lips, then noticed her senior sister's expression and stopped joking with Lin Yan, becoming serious.

He said, "This is Senior Sister Chen."

Seeing Lin Mingxi introduce the woman beside him, dressed in a long blue dress, holding a long sword with her arms around her, and with a cold and aloof expression, Lin Yan also looked over and nodded slightly.

"Chen Qingshuang".

To Lin Yan's surprise, this woman actually took the initiative to introduce herself. He had thought that it was already quite good that such a cold and aloof woman would even give him a slight nod.

"My name is Lin Yan."

However, since the other party had given their name, Lin Yan naturally had to reply.

"This is Junior Sister Wang."

Another woman, dressed in an apricot-yellow robe, with curved eyebrows and a curious expression, was observing Lin Yan when Lin Mingxi introduced herself. She spoke up, "My name is Wang Fuyin. You and Senior Sister Mingxi are from the same clan, so why aren't you called Lin Mingyan?"

"I belong to the Ming generation, but I've been called that since I was little, so I don't want to change it."

Lin Yan didn't mention that he came from a branch clan. Chen Qing Shuang, who was standing next to him, looked thoughtful when she heard this.

She knew about Lin's family background; their family had decent martial arts skills, but more importantly, she had heard from Lin that the Lin family had a history of over two thousand years.

A martial arts family that has existed for so many years must have many branches.

It is not uncommon for the main family to have a given name while the branch family does not. If they have the opportunity to enter the main family, they will be given a given name.

This is how our family's martial arts have been passed down for thousands of years.

She had previously suspected that the other party might be from a branch of the Lin family, but it was precisely because of this suspicion that she took the initiative to reveal her name.

She was curious about the true relationship between Lin Yan and her junior sister.

Although a branch family member is granted a courtesy name upon joining the main family, their status is still among the lowest. Junior Sister Lin is a noblewoman of the Lin family, and in principle, the two should not have much interaction, let alone be so close as to joke with each other like this.

As for the opponent's martial arts realm, it was impossible to sense it due to the concealment of their aura, but it should also be at the True Qi Realm. Judging from their age, they are probably at the mid-stage of the True Qi Realm.

"Mingxi, where are you all going?"

Seeing that Lin Yan hadn't introduced his identity as a disciple of the Taiyi Sword Sect, Lin Mingxi knew that since Lin Yan didn't want to show off, she wouldn't point it out either. When Lin Yan asked, she replied, "A Dharma Aspect expert from the Heavenly Sword Sect has come to Qingyuan Prefecture City. He's been invited by the Director of the Patrol Department to give a lecture on swordsmanship. Junior Sister Wang wants to go and listen, but actually, I'm not really keen on going."

Lin Mingxi really didn't want to go, because she had heard about the feud between the Taiyi Sword Sect and the Heavenly Sword Sect, and considering that Lin Yan was a disciple of the Taiyi Sword Sect, she naturally leaned towards the Taiyi Sword Sect.

But she couldn't resist her junior sister Wang's insistence, and in the end she had no choice but to agree.

She explained these things mainly because she was afraid Lin Yan would misunderstand.

"Of course I'm going."

Wang Fuyin immediately interjected, "This Dharma Aspect expert from the Heavenly Sword Sect came from our Qingyuan Prefecture thirty years ago. Although he is not a Sword Heart expert, he entered the Heavenly Sword Sect directly based on his first-class talent. If it weren't for the Director of the Patrol Department using the excuse of being from the same hometown, such an expert would not be giving a lecture on swordsmanship, and it would be open to all swordsmanship practitioners. Even my master said that such an opportunity should not be missed."

"Junior Sister Wang is right."

Seeing Mingxi's expression, as if she was afraid he would misunderstand, Lin Yan smiled and nodded.

"You use a sword too, why don't you come listen together?"

"What is the strength of this Dharma Aspect expert from the Heavenly Sword Sect?"

Lin Yan didn't rush to agree, but instead asked a question.

If they are too strong, it's best not to show up. Even if they are in the Patrol Inspectorate, they might not recognize me, and even if they do, they are unlikely to harm me. However, they could still ridicule me.

He wouldn't go out of his way to be humiliated.

"This senior broke through to the Dharma Aspect Realm a year ago. He must have returned this time to participate in the opening of the Thunder Swamp Secret Realm."

Chen Qingshuang, who was standing to the side, suddenly spoke up.

"senior?"

Lin Yan couldn't help but ask another question.

"This senior joined the Heavenly Sword Sect in his twenties and stayed there for thirty years. Now he's in his fifties, so isn't he a senior?"

Wang Fuyin looked at Lin Yan with some confusion, not understanding why Lin Yan had any reason to question Chen Shijie's use of the term "senior".

"That was indeed a senior figure."

Lin Yan smiled somewhat awkwardly. Mainly, he subconsciously projected his own experience or that of Senior Brother Pei, lowering the age of newly breakthrough Dharma Aspect experts to around thirty years old, forgetting that even in the Taiyi Sword Sect and the Heavenly Sword Sect, most Dharma Aspect experts broke through to the Dharma Aspect realm in their fifties.

"Then let's go listen to this senior's lecture together."

Having confirmed the strength of this Dharma Aspect expert from the Heavenly Sword Sect, Lin Yan was no longer worried.

He entered the Dharma Form realm in his fifties. After a year, he would at most be at the second level of the Illusory Form realm, just like me. There was nothing to be afraid of. He might even only be at the first level of the Illusory Form realm.

"Let's go, let's go! If we're late, there might not be any seats left."

Wang Fuyin took the lead and walked ahead. Chen Qingshuang glanced at Lin Mingxi, who hadn't moved, and after thinking for a moment, followed her.

"Lin Yan, if it's not suitable, then forget it. Let Senior Sister Chen and Junior Sister Wang go by themselves." Lin Mingxi didn't move, but said to Lin Yan in a low voice with some concern.

Her main concern was that if Lin Yan, as a disciple of the Taiyi Sword Sect, went to listen to a lecture by a Dharma Aspect expert from the Heavenly Sword Sect, and his identity became known, the news would reach the Taiyi Sword Sect, and he would be scolded by the elders of the sect. In severe cases, he might even be punished.

"It's alright. The elders of the Sword Sect are all open-minded people and won't care about such trivial matters."

"real?"

"Am I the kind of person who would risk my future in martial arts?"

Hearing Lin Yan's words, Lin Mingxi laughed. Lin Yan was indeed not the kind of person who would risk his future in martial arts.

"It's worth listening to. It might actually inspire you in swordsmanship, as long as you don't reveal your identity."

"Um."

The two walked behind, chatting about some interesting things.

Lin Mingxi mainly talked about what happened to her when she came to Tianyin Valley. As for Lin Yan's deeds in Beihai, perhaps that was...

Worried that Lin Yan's identity as a disciple of the Taiyi Sword Sect would be exposed, Lin Mingxi didn't ask a single question.

Wang Fuyin tried to stop and wait for the two of them several times, but Chen Qingshuang pulled her away first each time.

"Don't be so insensitive."

"Senior sister, please don't pull my hair. I finally managed to wash and style my hair today."

Wang Fuyin shook her ponytail and secretly glanced back at Lin Yan and Lin Mingxi, who were a dozen feet away.

"This is the first time I've seen Sister Mingxi talk so much with a man. Sister Mingxi rarely pays any attention to the male disciples in our Tianyin Valley. Senior Sister, what do you mean by Sister Mingxi and this Lin Yan—"

"Alright, you've already been gossiping enough around the sect, why are you still gossiping now that you're out here?"

Chen Qingshuang interrupted Wang Fuyin directly, but couldn't help glancing back at her.

Junior Sister Lin rarely shows such an expression.

But a hint of worry appeared on her face instead.

Junior Sister Lin is beautiful and comes from a good family. Many male disciples in the main sect pursue Junior Brother Lin, but they all gave up on him recently.

She later found out that the reason these male disciples gave up was that the young valley master had returned from the Sword Inheritance Conference some time ago and seemed to have asked Junior Sister Lin about it.

Rumor has it that the young master has taken a liking to Junior Sister Lin.

Although the young master never saw Junior Sister Lin again, the attitudes of the stewards towards Junior Sister Lin when she visited the Mission Hall and the Contribution Hall were noticeably different from before, probably because they had received instructions from the young master.

This proves that the rumors may not be false; it's just that the young master is not planning to see Junior Sister Lin for the time being for some reason.

Of course, with the Valley Master and Master present, and given the Young Valley Master's character, they wouldn't force Junior Sister Lin to accept. But if Junior Sister Lin were to refuse the Young Valley Master, she might find it difficult to stay in Tianyin Valley in the future.

When she first heard about this rumor, she was happy to see it happen.

But now————

"I'll have to tell my master when I get back to the sect."

Just as Chen Qingshuang was pondering this, she heard Wang Fuyin exclaim in surprise, "It's the young valley master and the others! The young valley master and his two senior uncles have also arrived!"

Snapped!

Chen Qingshuang's heart skipped a beat.

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