The Reversal of Heaven Begins with The Smiling, Proud Wanderer

"Ling'er."

Lin Wan'er gently took Ye Ling'er's hand and softly stopped her.

Although she is gentle, she has her own opinions and a keen eye for people.

She sensed no malice in Lin Mu's calm and deep eyes; instead, she felt a reassuring composure.

Lin Wan'er shook her head slightly at Ye Ling'er, her eyes firm: "I believe in Mr. Lin. Please wait for me outside for a moment, okay? Nothing will happen."

Seeing Wan'er's insistence, and glancing at Lin Gong, who looked respectful and even somewhat fearful, Ye Ling'er had no choice but to swallow back the words she was about to say.

She bit her lip and nodded, saying, "Alright, since you've said so, I'll be right outside the door. Call me immediately if you need anything!"

She said that last sentence to Lin Mu, her eyes carrying a clear warning.

They truly are like newborn calves that are not afraid of tigers!

Ye Ling'er reluctantly retreated to the outside with Lin Gong and gently closed the door behind her.

But she did not go far away. Instead, she stood guard at the door like a door god, arms crossed, fully alert, listening intently to any slight movement inside the room.

She doesn't even consider that if Lin Mu really had any ulterior motives, what could a seventh-rank official like her possibly do?

Lin Gong nervously rubbed his hands together, pacing back and forth in the corridor, glancing anxiously at the closed door from time to time.

The room fell silent, leaving only Lin Mu and Lin Wan'er.

Lin Mu said no more, stepped forward, and softened his voice: "Miss, please relax, let me take your pulse first."

Lin Wan'er did as she was told, extending her slender wrist.

Lin Mu's fingers gently rested on her wrist, and a wisp of pure and mellow true energy, like a warm current in early spring, slowly probed into Lin Wan'er's meridians.

Lin Wan'er felt an indescribable warm and comfortable current slowly flowing into her wrist and quickly spreading to her limbs. She couldn't help but let out a soft sigh, and a look of surprise and comfort appeared on her face.

After a moment, Lin Mu withdrew his hand and nodded: "The stagnation in the lung meridian has been mostly resolved, and the tuberculosis has indeed improved a lot. If you continue to take care of yourself with the previous prescription, you should be able to recover in another two or three months."

His tone was so confident that it made people believe him without even realizing it.

Then, with a flick of his wrist, a fruit the size of a longan, as red as blood, appeared in his palm.

The moment the fruit appeared, a unique and refreshing fragrance filled the air, invigorating the senses and refreshing the mind.

"This item is called 'Blood Bodhi,' a rare treasure bestowed by heaven and earth."

Lin Mu calmly explained, "It has the effect of reshaping the meridians and revitalizing the body. After you take it, I can use my internal energy to help you neutralize the medicinal power. Not only can your tuberculosis be cured, but it may also bring other benefits."

Lin Wan'er looked at the fruit that exuded an alluring luster and a mysterious aura, then looked up to meet Lin Mu's deep yet honest eyes.

Although she had long been confined to her chambers, she vaguely knew the preciousness of such rare and precious items, which were priceless and even impossible to find.

She and Lin Mu were not related, yet he was willing to give her such a precious treasure... This favor was truly too great.

But for some reason, that inexplicable sense of trust welled up in her heart again: "This fruit is so precious, sir, how can Wan'er ever repay your kindness?"

Lin Mu laughed and said, "According to the normal procedure, if someone is handsome and meets your expectations, you will repay them with your body. If someone is ugly and doesn't meet your expectations, you will repay them in the next life."

"Wan'er, will you choose the former or the latter?"

Lin Wan'er blushed upon hearing this.

Seeing that the little girl couldn't resist being teased, Lin Mu shook his head slightly: "Alright, I won't tease you anymore. Health is more important than anything else. Eat."

"Ah."

Lin Wan'er took the warm, smooth blood bodhi seed and put it in her mouth as instructed.

The fruit melted in the mouth, and a warm, yet not harmful, current instantly flowed into the throat and into the internal organs.

Lin Mu immediately sat cross-legged behind her, and slowly pressed his palms against her back, specifically her private parts.

The pure and vast true energy flowed into Lin Wan'er's body like a gentle stream, guiding the powerful yet gentle medicinal force to cleanse and nourish her damaged lungs and weak meridians along a mysterious route.

This process may seem calm, but it is actually extremely dangerous.

If Lin Mu hadn't mastered the art of controlling his power, the slightest mistake would have been enough to overwhelm Lin Wan'er's fragile body with the immense medicinal power.

His mind was highly focused, and his true energy meticulously combed through every trace of medicinal power, transforming it into the most fundamental life essence, which was then integrated into every inch of Lin Wan'er's flesh and blood, and every meridian.

Outside the door, Ye Ling'er and Lin Gong were both extremely nervous.

Ye Ling'er gripped the sword hilt tightly, her body tense, focused intently on sensing the changes in the atmosphere inside the door, ready to rush in at any moment.

Although she couldn't perceive the specific process, she could vaguely sense an unusually large yet gentle energy flowing in the room.

Lin Gong was so nervous that his palms were covered in cold sweat, and he paced back and forth even faster.

He sincerely hoped that his sister could truly recover completely with this miraculous medicine, yet he was also filled with fear of the unpredictable Lin Mu in the room. These two conflicting emotions tormented him.

Time passed little by little.

About the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the door was gently pushed open as the two waited anxiously.

Lin Mu walked out with a normal expression.

Ye Ling'er and Lin Gong immediately looked inside without hesitation.

Lin Wan'er had already stood up on her own. Her originally pale cheeks were now rosy, like a newly blossoming peach blossom.

Her beautiful eyes were as bright as stars, sparkling with vitality as she looked around.

Her breathing was long and powerful, her chest rose and fell steadily, and she exuded a vibrant vitality from the inside out. Her temperament was completely renewed, like a young girl full of energy. There was no trace of her former frail and sickly appearance.

"Wan'er! How are you feeling?"

Ye Ling'er was both surprised and delighted. She rushed forward and grabbed Lin Wan'er's hand. She felt that it was warm and soft, without the icy coldness that used to make her feel uneasy.

"Ling'er, I'm all better now."

Lin Wan'er's voice was still soft, yet full of energy.

She felt an unprecedented surge of energy within her, a sense of lightness filling her entire body, as if a tremendous burden had been lifted, and her body felt so light that she could float away at any moment.

Ye Ling'er was born into a family of martial arts practitioners and also knew some medical skills, so she immediately took Lin Wan'er's pulse.

To everyone's surprise, Lin Wan'er's pulse was strong and powerful, and her body actually contained a very pure and refined true energy!

[This is true qi? And it's at least at the seventh rank!]

Ye Ling'er was stunned, staring at Lin Wan'er in disbelief, her mouth agape. After a long while, she finally managed to utter, "Seventh Rank? Wan'er, you...you actually have the true qi cultivation of a seventh-rank martial artist? That's unbelievable!"

She trained diligently through the coldest and hottest winters, enduring countless hardships and utilizing immense resources, before finally reaching the seventh rank at the age of fifteen, earning her the reputation as a rare genius in the capital.

Lin Wan'er had been frail and sickly since childhood and had never practiced martial arts. However, in the short time it takes for an incense stick to burn, not only did her chronic illness disappear, but she also gained a level of cultivation that was no weaker than her own.

If Ye Ling'er hadn't seen it with her own eyes and experienced it firsthand, she would definitely have thought it was a fantasy!

At this moment, while she was happy for her friend, she couldn't help but feel a strong sense of shock and envy.

This also confirmed that Lin Mu was definitely a "Grandmaster".

Lin Mu simply smiled faintly: "Miss Wan'er's tuberculosis has been cured, and her body has recovered. By the way, the medicinal power was used to cleanse her marrow and reshape part of her foundation, laying some foundation for martial arts."

"After a few days of proper rest and adjustment, you will be able to stabilize your realm. If you are interested in martial arts in the future, you will be able to achieve twice the result with half the effort."

He spoke casually, but to the three of them, it was like a thunderclap.

While the effects of the Blood Bodhi were indeed miraculous and immediate, the more crucial factor was that during the process of helping Lin Wan'er neutralize the medicinal power, Lin Mu subtly drew upon a trace of pure cosmic energy and transformed radiation energy, injecting it into Lin Wan'er's limbs and bones.

This is the fundamental reason why she was able to undergo a complete transformation and become a seventh-rank martial artist.

Now, Lin Wan'er is not only cured of her illness, but her physique is even better than that of an eighth-rank martial artist who practices external martial arts.

At that moment, a system notification sounded in Lin Mu's mind.

[Ding! Side quest: 'Heal Lin Wan'er' has been completed. Reward: Dual-Handed Hands!]

[Dual-Hand Technique: Originating from the world of *Under One Person*, it is one of the Eight Extraordinary Techniques. In its blue form, it can observe, modify, extract, and delete memories, and even manipulate souls; in its red form, it can perfectly alter the physical body, including healing all diseases, repairing injuries, regenerating severed limbs, changing appearance and body shape, and even performing detailed body modifications. (Note: The effectiveness of the red hand depends on the user's medical knowledge and understanding of human anatomy.)]

【Do you want to receive it? 】

What a good thing!

Lin Mu's heart stirred slightly.

If I had acquired this skill earlier, there would have been no need to waste spiritual items like the Blood Bodhi to treat Lin Wan'er; I could have easily cured her by simply using the Red Hand technique.

He immediately murmured to himself, "Receive."

In an instant, a flood of information about the cultivation methods, energy circulation routes, and various exquisite techniques for using the red and blue hands in the "Dual-Hand Technique" rushed into his mind and was quickly understood and mastered.

This extraordinary skill, originating from another world, has become an instinct for him.

Even with Lin Mu's composure, he couldn't help but feel a surge of joy upon acquiring such a divine skill.

Lin Gong, on the other side, was equally shocked by Lin Mu's actions.

The fact that Lin Mu was willing to expend such precious spiritual medicine for Wan'er shows that he truly harbors feelings for her.

Lin Gong's mind raced.

If Wan'er could be with Lin Mu, wouldn't I become the Grandmaster's brother-in-law?

Once the thought arose, it grew wildly like weeds, instantly dispelling all his fear and gloom.

With a single thought arising in my mind, I suddenly feel the vastness of the world!

All the previous worries and fears have now turned into tremendous joy and boundless anticipation.

Looking at Lin Mu again, Lin Gong found him more and more pleasing to the eye.

"Miss Wan'er's illness has been completely cured. From now on, you can eat as many chicken legs as you want."

Lin Mu nodded slightly to Lin Wan'er, his tone slightly teasing, then cupped his hands slightly and said, "I have other matters to attend to at the manor, so I will take my leave now."

After saying this, he turned and left without waiting for a response from the others.

With a slight sway of his clothes, he disappeared outside the courtyard gate in just a few steps, displaying utter nonchalance.

Only the three people remained in the living room of the villa, their hearts filled with excitement, joy, and a lingering sense of unease.

Chapter 91: Li Yunrui

When Lin Mu returned to his residence, it was nearly noon.

At the gate of the mansion, the old steward Lin Fu was already bowing and waiting. His white hair was neatly combed, and his face, which was usually full of kind smiles, was now covered with an unusual solemnity.

"Sir, you are back."

Upon seeing Lin Mu, Lin Fu quickly approached, his voice low and tinged with barely perceptible tension.

"Uncle Fu, what is it?"

Lin Mu did not stop walking, his tone was calm.

Lin Fu followed closely behind and whispered, "This morning, the Princess's residence sent a palace maid with a generous gift and an invitation."

He paused, then added, "This old servant has already counted and registered the gifts according to the rules and put them into the storeroom."

"The invitation is here. The messenger stated that it must be delivered to you personally and that you should await a reply."

Lin Mu paused slightly as he accepted the invitation.

It feels cool to the touch, made of a rare cold gold paper, with cloud patterns delicately drawn on the edges with real gold powder, and you can also smell a faint plum fragrance.

He unfolded the invitation; the handwriting inside was delicate and graceful, and the content was brief:

"I have long admired Mr. Lin's demeanor, but regretfully we have not had the opportunity to speak more deeply. Tomorrow at 9:00 AM, I will host a simple banquet at my humble abode and cordially invite you to join me for a drink. I hope you will not refuse. Respectfully yours, Li Yunrui"

In addition to his name, the signature area also bears a small, vermilion personal seal shaped like a phoenix.

Princess Li Yunrui...

A barely perceptible hint of amusement flashed across Lin Mu's eyes.

This princess is a renowned figure in the capital, far from being an ordinary woman confined to the palace.

She possesses beauty, power, shrewdness, and ambition—she has it all; she's a complete madwoman.

The invitation they're extending now is nothing more than wanting to play the same old game: treat people to a meal, behead them, and take them in as dogs.

As for which one, it depends on Lin Mu's performance.

"Are the Princess's people still waiting?"

Lin Mu closed the invitation, his tone remaining calm and expressionless, revealing no emotion whatsoever.