Cautiously Cultivating Immortality in a Strange World

Chapter 56: The Bird that Fears the Bow

After meeting Han Lingyue, Chen Lin suddenly felt the urge to leave Guyuan City immediately.

When he used the Thunderbolt Four to blast Yu Yuehai, he had covered all the clan leaders of the five major families!

If they were all killed, that would be fine, but what if some of them survived and sought revenge?

Although he didn't blast those people, they would still be turned into pills by Yu Yuehai. But human hearts are unpredictable, and who would reason with a small, scattered Qi Refining cultivator like him?

Chen Lin was even more worried that Yu Yuehai was still alive, and if he found out, he might swallow him whole!

So, he felt like a bird that fears the bow.

But then he thought again, Han Lingyue didn't recognize him, so there shouldn't be a big problem.

There were many cultivators from Kaiyuan City, and leaving might lead to encountering even stronger ones, or even someone who recognized him. It was better to stay here.

Besides, the trading convention was about to start, and he needed to buy materials to condense the sword qi and resolve the Black Essence Gu.

He changed back into his middle-aged man appearance and returned to the inn, where he found Bai Yunyue sitting in the main hall, looking anxious.

"Ah, Daoist Lin, you're finally back!"

Seeing Chen Lin, Bai Yunyue visibly relaxed and hurriedly approached him.

"What's the matter, Daoist Bai?" Chen Lin asked, surprised.

"Oh, it's like this – my father's injuries have recovered somewhat, and he wants to see you. I've been waiting here for an hour."

"His injuries have recovered? Congratulations, Daoist Bai! But what does your father want to see me for?"

Chen Lin was genuinely surprised that Bai's father's injuries had improved so quickly, and it seemed that the Red Marked Ginseng's medicinal effects were indeed effective.

However, he was puzzled, as he knew that the main effect of this spiritual medicine wasn't for healing wounds.

Bai Yunyue, unaware of Chen Lin's thoughts, expressed gratitude and said, "My father heard that you sold the Red Marked Ginseng to me at a low price, so he wants to personally thank you and discuss something with you."

Chen Lin nodded in agreement after a moment of silence.

"Very well, since the elder has invited me, I'll humbly accept the invitation."

He was thinking about how to buy the Spirit Nourishing Pill's formula, and this opportunity was too good to refuse.

As they arrived at the Bai residence, the sky was already somewhat dark.

Upon entering, he saw Bai Lingshan, who was walking back and forth beside a small flower bed in the courtyard.

"Daoist Lin, hello!"

When she saw Chen Lin, Bai Lingshan's eyes lit up, but after saying hello, her face turned red, and she ran away with her head down.

Chen Lin was confused, thinking that this girl was acting strangely.

Bai Yunyue also looked at his sister's back with a speechless expression, then gestured to Chen Lin to follow him.

"Daoist Lin, my father is still recovering from his injuries and needs to rest in bed, so he can't come to greet you personally. Please follow me."

Chen Lin politely replied, "How dare I trouble the elder? Please lead the way, Daoist Bai."

Then, Chen Lin followed Bai Yunyue through the front courtyard to the main hall in the second courtyard.

As they arrived at the hall door, he saw several women standing on one side, all bowing to him in unison.

Then, a woman with a slender figure, slightly older but still elegant, walked up to him.

"This is Daoist Lin, right? Thank you for your kindness in saving my husband. I'm deeply grateful."

Chen Lin waved his hand.

"No need to be polite, Daoist. I'm just doing business with your son, and it's all fair trade. There's no need to thank me."

The other party was also a cultivator, although only at the Qi Refining stage, but they could still be addressed as Daoist.

After exchanging some pleasantries, the women retreated.

Under Bai Yunyue's guidance, Chen Lin was led into the room, where he saw a middle-aged man sitting on the bed.

At first glance, Chen Lin's face changed drastically.

Not only was the man extremely thin, but his forehead also had a dark aura swirling around, his eyes were lifeless, and his body emitted an eerie, evil aura!

This wasn't an injury; it was clear that he had been possessed by an evil spirit.

As Chen Lin entered, Bai Yunyue's father forced a smile and said, "Is that you, Master Lin? Please, take a seat."

Bai Yunyue hastily brought over a chair.

However, Chen Lin didn't sit down, instead approaching the bed and gazing at the man for a while, his expression filled with shock and doubt. "What's going on here? Did you encounter some kind of monster?"

To be honest, Chen Lin was very suspicious that the man was also from Kaiyuan City, and his condition resembled that of a cultivator whose energy had been drained by the Red Thread.

"Monster?" Bai Yunyue's father was taken aback, then forced a laugh. "No, I rarely leave Guyuan City, so how could I have encountered a legendary monster? This situation is all thanks to the Li family!"

"Could it be the Li family we met in Huangtu Town, the one with Li Ziqing?"

Chen Lin's eyes widened, realizing he had overthought things.

Bai Yunyue's father nodded, "That's right, Li Ziqing's uncle, Li Chongshan, cultivates a method that leans towards the dark and evil, and is skilled in controlling evil spirits and ghosts. I was secretly attacked by him!"

Chen Lin nodded, choosing not to ask further.

Even if he asked, it wouldn't be of any use; he couldn't solve the problem, and he had no experience dealing with evil spirits.

The atmosphere became somewhat quiet.

Just then, footsteps were heard outside, and a maid entered with tea.

"Master Lin, please have some tea. This is a spiritual tea picked from the Dreamless Mountain, and it tastes very good."

Bai Yunyue's father pointed to the teacup, smiling.

However, Chen Lin waved his hand, standing up and saying, "No need to trouble yourself. I see that you're still very weak, so if there's nothing else, I won't disturb your rest."

In this unfamiliar environment, he wouldn't even drink spiritual tea, let alone eat spiritual pills.

One must always be cautious of others.

"Master Lin, are you interested in the Spirit Nourishing Pill's formula?"

A voice sounded from behind.

Chen Lin, who had just stood up, slowly sat back down.

He didn't try to hide his interest.

"Indeed, I'm interested, but I'm only an amateur in alchemy. Even if I got the formula, I might not be able to refine it. Moreover, I heard that your family's formula is an ancient one?"

Bai Yunyue's father smiled slightly. "Although it's an ancient formula, my father has improved it, and he even successfully refined the pill. The effect on spiritual power is astonishing, which is why many people covet it."

Chen Lin's eyes lit up.

Most materials in ancient formulas were already extinct, making them worthless.

But if it had been improved and there was a successful example, the formula's value would skyrocket, and he was naturally very interested.

However, this contradicted what Bai Yunyue had said earlier, so it seemed that Bai Yunyue hadn't told the truth.

Thinking of this, Chen Lin didn't beat around the bush, directly asking, "Since you've told the truth, do you want to make a deal with me, and what do you want?"

"Master Lin, you're quite straightforward!"

Bai Yunyue's father praised, then looked Chen Lin up and down, especially focusing on his disguised face, before slowly speaking, "Master Lin, are you married?"

Chen Lin twitched his mouth, shaking his head. "No."

"Then, what do you think of my daughter, Ling Shan?"

Bai Yunyue's father finally revealed his purpose.