Wuxia Fantasy: Starting with the Revitalization of the Beggars' Sect

Upon hearing Lin Ye's voice, Zhu Changling was overjoyed and hurried towards Lin Ye's direction.

The scattered flames suddenly converged and gathered towards Lin Ye. Soon after, Zhu Changling arrived in front of Lin Ye with a torch, accompanied by Zhu Jiuzhen.

A red handprint was visible on Zhu Jiuzhen's face, and tears that hadn't completely dried clung to the corners of her eyes.

She had clearly just been slapped by Zhu Changling.

That is indeed the case.

Zhu Changling entrusted Lin Ye to Zhu Jiuzhen's surveillance with peace of mind. Zhu Jiuzhen was angry with Lin Ye and forgot about him for a moment. She also thought that she hadn't given anything away. Zhang Wuji was just going out to look at the scenery and would come back when he got tired of it. So she didn't take it to heart.

However, when Zhu Changling realized that Lin Ye was not beside Zhu Jiuzhen, he panicked and widened his eyes. When he asked again, he immediately became angry and slapped Zhu Jiuzhen hard.

He offered no comfort despite her tears streaming down her face, and instead ordered all the guards and servants in the manor to go out and search for her.

These henchmen knew that although the young lady was the cause of the trouble, if they couldn't find her, they would still be skinned alive. Therefore, they dared not be careless and split into two groups, one searching the east and the other the west.

Fortunately, we finally found this living bodhisattva.

Zhu Changling asked anxiously, "Brother Zhang, how did you end up running out on your own?"

Lin Ye said, "The scenery here is quite unique compared to the Central Plains. I got so engrossed in wandering around that I went too far."

Zhu Changling said, "There are many wild animals in the mountains. Brother Zhang, you'd better try not to wander around. If you do go out, you should bring some servants with you."

He turned and slapped Zhu Jiuzhen again, shouting, "I told you to take care of Brother Zhang, and this is how you see him? Luckily we found him, otherwise I'd deal with you when we got back."

Zhu Jiuzhen sobbed silently, tears falling drop by drop onto the snow.

Lin Ye followed Zhu Changling back to the estate. On the way, Zhu Changling continued to berate his daughter, and Lin Ye cooperated by constantly persuading him, which finally calmed Zhu Changling down.

When they returned to the manor, Zhu Changling had already had a large, sumptuous meal prepared, but the food had gone cold during the time he had been out looking for Lin Ye.

Zhu Changling had the servants reheat the water, and Zhu Jiuzhen went back to wash her face before taking her seat.

During the meal, Zhu Changling kept urging Lin Ye to drink, saying that a real man should drink heartily.

The meaning was obvious: they wanted to get Lin Ye drunk so they could extract information from him.

Lin Ye drank alcohol in his previous life, but he hasn't drunk much since coming to this world because his current body is still young.

But if they really want to drink, they can drink several pots.

After all, he had drunk alcohol in this world before, but the alcohol content was pitifully low.

However, in front of Zhu Changling, Lin Ye always made excuses, saying that he couldn't drink.

However, unable to refuse Zhu Changling's hospitality, he reluctantly drank half a cup, his head was already spinning, and he fell asleep on the table.

Zhu Changling, who had only raised his cup halfway, saw Lin Ye had already collapsed. He smiled and put down the cup, nudging Lin Ye. "Brother Zhang, Brother Zhang?"

Lin Ye did not answer, but only mumbled incoherently, clearly completely drunk.

He gave a look, signaling his men to leave and close the door, leaving only him, Zhu Jiuzhen, and Lin Ye inside.

Although Zhu Jiuzhen was reprimanded by Zhu Changling, she knew that he was doing it for the sake of the Zhu family's grand plan and that she was indeed in the wrong, so she didn't dare to be angry.

Zhu Changling said, "Brother Lin, you're drunk. Do you want your father to carry you home?"

Lin Ye, with his eyes closed, mumbled incoherently, "Father... I don't have a father."

His mouth was slurred.

Zhu Changling continued, "How come you don't have a father? Who is your father?"

Lin Ye said, "My father is Zhang Cuishan of Wudang, and my godfather is Xie Xun, the Golden-Haired Lion King. I can't say that, or you bad people will always try to harm me."

His words remained vague.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Changling's eyes lit up, and he asked again, "We are not bad people. Where is your godfather now? We have to go and save him."

When asked about this, Lin Ye remained silent. Zhu Changling frowned and asked four or five more times, but Lin Ye still wouldn't answer. Soon after, he started snoring.

Seeing Lin Ye's expression, Zhu Changling let out a long sigh, his face turning grim.

Zhu Jiuzhen said, "Father, there's no rush."

Zhu Changling said, "You're right."

He called a servant in and carried Lin Ye back to his room.

The servants put Lin Ye on the bed, took off his shoes, covered him with the quilt, and then left.

After a moment of silence, Lin Ye slowly opened his eyes, then closed them again.

I slept soundly until the next morning.

A servant knocked on the door and came in, preparing water for Lin Ye to wash his face.

Lin Ye couldn't help but sigh. He had never enjoyed such a life in the Beggars' Sect for so many years. He thought that once he mastered martial arts, he would have to learn from the Clean Clothes Sect.

The servants offered to wash his face and comb his hair, but Lin Ye politely declined, preferring to do these things himself.

After Lin Ye finished washing up, the servant said, "Young Master Zhang, breakfast has been prepared. Master said that you will be invited to dine in the flower hall when you wake up."

Lin Ye nodded. "Understood."

The servants led Lin Ye to the flower hall, where Zhu Changling and Zhu Jiuzhen were already waiting. Breakfast was simpler than dinner, but still quite sumptuous.

The two of them didn't touch their chopsticks, clearly waiting for Lin Ye to arrive.

"Brother Zhang, you've arrived. Please have a seat."

Upon seeing Lin Ye arrive, Zhu Changling smiled and gestured to a seat next to him.

Lin Ye sat down, looking hesitant. "Senior Zhu, I was drunk last night... I didn't say anything inappropriate, did I?"

Zhu Changling said, "Of course I said it, but it wasn't nonsense."

Lin Ye was startled upon hearing this, nearly dropping his chopsticks. Zhu Changling laughed heartily, pretending not to notice.

"You said it directly last night, 'It has nothing to do with Sister Zhu,' and even said something like 'Senior, please don't blame her anymore.'"

Zhu Jiuzhen retorted, "What are you saying, Father?"

He then said to Lin Ye, "Don't listen to his nonsense."

Lin Ye breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, and then Zhu Changling said:

"I'm not making this up, it's the truth. Look at Brother Zhang, he's putting in a good word for you at every turn, you should be very grateful to him."

"However, what you did yesterday was really wrong. They finally came to me for help. If they were to encounter danger in this desolate valley, people would laugh at us for not treating our guests well. You must not do that again today."

Zhu Jiuzhen said, "I understand."

Zhu Changling's words were loaded with meaning, addressed to both Zhu Jiuzhen and Lin Ye. The implication was that Lin Ye couldn't very well ask him to reprimand his daughter again, so he should stay obediently on the estate.

But Lin Ye had his own plans and was unwilling to comply with his wishes.

Lin Ye said, "Your kindness and righteousness are truly rare. However, the scenery here is really unique. Yesterday I strolled around the east and south sides and felt very refreshed. Today I would like to visit the west side as well. I hope you will not stop me."