I Can Recognize Everything, But the Information is Wrong-Chapter 74 - 69 Aunt Zhu Bids Farewell (Please Follow)

Reached the second level of Qi Refinement, recovering True Qi no longer requires meditation.

Tian Lin had recovered some True Qi by now and did not use the Wind Walking Skill to its full extent, floating back to Lianshui Peak.

Upon arriving at Jiran Inn, he found not only the door kicked open but the furniture inside overturned.

Drawers and the bedside also showed signs of being rifled through.

He didn’t know whether this happened when he left the sect or just this morning.

He lit the oil lamp inside the room and then checked the threshold.

Soon after, there was a commotion outside the bamboo forest.

Second Steward, hobbling, supported by a servant, hopped and jumped to the doorway.

Without speaking, his servant shouted at Tian Lin:

"Mr. Tian, daring to harm the second young master on Lianshui Peak. You must have the heart of a bear and the gall of a leopard, not knowing whose domain this is."

As he spoke, the servant threw an animal trap in front of Tian Lin’s feet.

Tian Lin bent down to pick up the trap, and somehow a piece of cloth appeared in his hand.

As he wiped the bloodstain from the trap’s teeth, he then said in surprise:

"This animal trap was borrowed from Ten Thousand Beast Peak, I don’t know which thief stole it, and I was worried about explaining it to Ten Thousand Beast Peak. Heaven be my witness, Second Brother actually found it for me—Right, where’s the thief who stole the trap?"

Second Steward angrily retorted: "Tian Lin, are you calling me a thief?"

Tian Lin also responded coldly: "Brother, you’re mistaken, I was calling the person who brazenly intruded into private property a thief."

"Reversed! You, a mere Huahua Lang, seem to have turned the heavens upside down. I’m going to tell our grandfather to expel you from the mountain!"

Second Steward cursed, but his body didn’t move.

Although Lianshui Peak is surnamed Liu, it belongs to Elder Liu.

Though he is the great-grandson of Elder Liu, Elder Liu is not yet 500 years old, still young and vigorous. If Elder Liu wished, he could still father several uncles who are one year old.

The emotions of Cultivators are indeed detached; if someone dies, can’t grandfather still eat, drink, and bathe as usual?

In any case, he is not his older brother; his grandfather would not indulge him.

"If Second Brother wishes to petition the master to expel me from the mountain, I also intend to see the master to help me retrieve the two Low Grade Spirit Stones I lost."

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Tian Lin finished speaking, raised his hand in a gesture of invitation, and even added:

"Besides, we should also visit the Law Enforcement Hall of Moon Pond Mountain. Brother Xing in the hall values my skills and character greatly, otherwise, he wouldn’t entrust me with escorting the Wang Family prisoner—I want to ask him to make sure you return the Spirit Stones you stole from me."

Tian Lin remembered that Second Steward was very fearful of the Law Enforcement Hall; when young Master Shang was inspecting Han Li’s body, it was the mention of the Law Enforcement Hall that scared Second Steward away.

Indeed, fear was apparent on Second Steward’s face as he embraced the servant under his arm, threateningly said to Tian Lin: "Tian, having Brother Xing to back you up makes you think you’re great; we shall see."

He hobbled back the way he came, but had taken only a few steps when the figure of Third Steward appeared.

Third Steward blocked the master and servant’s way, smiling as he asked Second Steward: "Second Brother, did you really steal his Spirit Stones?"

Second Steward, growing red-faced, retorted: "Nonsense, why would I covet his Spirit Stones?"

"You never know, you even covet the Silver of the servant disciples from the mining school, let alone Spirit Stones."

This revelation from Third Steward surprised Tian Lin; he had not expected that after taking over the mining school, Second Steward began to skim the servant disciples’ Silver.

"What do you know? With the turmoil caused by the Blood Sect Devil Path, the tribute from the sect families has been affected each month. If I don’t find ways to reduce expenses, what will Lianshui Peak use to live on?"

Second Steward argued vehemently and, flicking his sleeve, left with the aid of his servant.

Third Steward then looked at Tian Lin, closed his fan, and approached: "Younger Brother, our Second Brother is quite petty, I’m worried he won’t let this go; do you need help from your Elder Brother?"

Tian Lin knew the temperament of these two brothers from the Liu Family; how could he truly believe the other had good intentions?

He simply responded: "I just had a small disagreement with Second Brother. As long as I am sincere toward him, he will definitely reciprocate my sincerity in the future, so there’s no need for Third Brother to worry."

Third Steward regarded Tian Lin doubtfully, unsure whether Tian Lin was merely fending him off or really that naive.

However, Tian Lin bowed to Third Steward and went back inside to close the door.

After dealing consecutively with both Second Steward and Third Steward, the day was beginning to dawn.

Tian Lin lay down on the bed and eventually woke up to the ringing of the Dao Bell.

He headed directly to Baihua Sect’s kitchen district, where Sister-in-Law Zhu, upon seeing Tian Lin, hurriedly brought him to the small storeroom in the kitchen.

"This Blood Fire Poison is really hard to find, especially the Soul Burying Flower and immortal grass—these two items are not grown by our Yao Yue Sect’s Medicine Peak. I’ve gathered what was originally here; the rest you’ll have to negotiate with the merchants and Han Family."

As she talked, she fetched_tEVECocoa jar from a corner of the storage.

Tian Lin took the jar and pondered for a moment, then said: "This one jar is enough for over a month, but I still need to ask sister-in-law to prepare another one. Whatever the cost, just let me know."

But Sister-in-Law Zhu shook her head, forcing a smile, and said: "Brother Tian might not know, Bai Ye has died."

Tian Lin was taken aback and asked her: "When did this happen and why did he die?"

Sister-in-Law Zhu replied: "Recently, with all the turmoil caused by the Blood Sect Devil Path, servant disciples are all terrified. Brother Bai Ye said he could wait no longer."

"He challenged the ninety-nine stone steps?"

Sister-in-Law Zhu nodded, saying: "That night, Old Gou and I saw him disappear on the ninety-nine stone steps, not even his body returned."

Tian Lin fell silent, the atmosphere growing somber; Sister-in-Law Zhu, however, smiled:

"In fact, there is nothing to it; this is the destiny of a Huahua Lang. All of us who climb have prepared to die on the ninety-nine steps."

Tian Lin knew how difficult it was to climb the ninety-nine steps; it was an almost certain death in the illusion.

Although he has now successfully stepped onto the first plateau, becoming a Cultivator.

But upon hearing the news of Bai Ye’s death, Tian Lin still felt a pang of sorrow as if mourning the death of a fellow comrade.

He lifted his head and said to Sister Zhu, "Don’t rush to climb the mountain yet, let me think of a way. In a year or two, I’ll find you a safe way to ascend."

But Sister Zhu shook her head and said, "I don’t want to climb anymore. Having stayed at the Yao Yue Sect for so many years, I’ve seen too many people die on the ninety-ninth step."

Tian Lin frowned and asked Sister Zhu, "You want to leave the Yao Yue Sect?"

"Yes, I’m already in my forties. In our village, I’m of the age to be a grandmother. I’m afraid if I keep lingering in the Yao Yue Sect, I’ll end up like old man Gou."

"Old man Gou?"

"He’s even worse off now! Seeing that Bai Ye has died, he’s even more afraid to climb the Immortal Ladder—yet he has spent most of his life climbing it, nearly reaching the last few steps. How could he bear to give up now? I think he’s bound to go mad."

Tian Lin thought of the old man who always stayed at the ninety-fifth step of the stone stairs under the night sky.

Every time he climbed, he was the most diligent.

But every time he descended, he was the latest to return.

Tian Lin felt that old man Gou wasn’t almost insane; he had already gone mad.

"Since Sister Zhu wants to leave, I won’t persuade you otherwise. But with the upheaval of the Blood Sect, it might not be as safe outside as it is in the Yao Yue Sect."

"Sister Zhu, you seem right. But I don’t think the Yao Yue Sect will be quiet for much longer either. You’ll need to be more cautious in the future."

She said, "I’ve already resigned from Baihua Peak. These days, I was just waiting for you. Now that you are here, and since I have handed over the Blood Fire Poison to you, I will leave tomorrow morning."

"So soon?"

The reluctance on Tian Lin’s face was genuine. He said, "How about waiting a few more days? I can help you gather some silver."

Sister Zhu shook her head, "That won’t be necessary. Over the years, I’ve saved more silver at the Yao Yue Sect than you might imagine, and I have enough for travel expenses. Besides, with my capabilities, I will actually live better among mortals than staying in the Yao Yue Sect."

Tian Lin thought it over, and he did have some spirit stones.

But he was also short on spirit stones himself and was utterly reluctant to give them away.

"Sister Zhu, having sought immortality for so many years, it would be a pity to just take silver home. You have helped me a lot, and I really don’t have much else to offer."

Tian Lin emptied his bag and started writing down the cultivation method of the Five Elements Foundation Establishment Method on a piece of paper.

He handed over the Wind Walking Skill and the Five Elements Foundation Establishment Method to Sister Zhu, saying,

"This is a little token of my gratitude. Sister Zhu, if you have descendants in the future, you can use this as a family heirloom. But please don’t tell anyone else about this, it’s a personal gift from me to you."

Sister Zhu’s cheeks flushed with excitement as she held the paper, saying, "I’m just a Huahua Lang, Brother Tian, doing this might break the sect and noble families’ taboo."

Tian Lin smiled and said, "I am also a Huahua Lang, and besides, I think the world is about to change soon. The Yao Yue Sect and those noble families won’t have the time to bother about me."

If Sister Zhu was still planning to seek immortality in the Yao Yue Sect, Tian Lin wouldn’t dare to give her the Five Elements Foundation Establishment Method and Wind Walking Skill.

But since Sister Zhu was determined to leave, Tian Lin was not so worried that she would reveal anything.

"Now I truly owe you a big favor."

Holding the book, Sister Zhu’s rough hands caressed the cover, reluctant to let go yet feeling improper to just accept it.

Tian Lin gave a reassuring smile: "You have helped me a lot, from Brother Han to you, including Brother Bai."

"We all come from Huahua Lang backgrounds, so it’s only natural we look after each other."

Sister Zhu seemed hesitant to speak, and Tian Lin looked at her curiously, only to see her struggle for a while before saying,

"If the Artifact Sect has come to seek help from the Yao Yue Sect, the sect will likely send someone to Quzhou soon; Brother Tian, your cultivation is not high, you better avoid such tasks if possible—

But if you can’t avoid it and happen to pass by Han Li’s village on your way to Quzhou, you don’t have to go out of your way to look after his widow. Just help me deliver this silver to them."

She took a parcel from the table, which seemed to contain several dozen silver taels.

Tian Lin hurriedly tried to refuse, but Sister Zhu said, "In these times, Huahua Lang are not considered good people. But as a Huahua Lang, we only have a few friends you can trust with your life, so we absolutely cannot let our friends suffer."

She watched as Tian Lin accepted the parcel, visibly pleased.

Watching Sister Zhu wave goodbye and leave, Tian Lin followed her out of the storage room.

Two servant disciples in the kitchen saw Tian Lin and hurriedly said to him, "Sister Zhu had previously instructed us to prepare Grass God Fish and Three-footed Toads. Does Immortal Master Tian want to eat now?"

Tian Lin, coming back to his senses, stuffed the silver and Blood Fire Poison into his gauze scarf.

He picked up the food box and headed to Dao Seeking Mountain, finding that the previously crowded mountain had become unusually quiet.

Climbing the stairs, Tian Lin saw old man Gou far ahead on the ninety-fifth step.

Old man Gou smiled sycophantically at Tian Lin and asked, "Immortal Master Tian, are you going to climb the mountain today?"

"Yes, today I want to climb the first step of the second segment."

Old man Gou added, "Immortal Master Tian, you climb so quickly, do you have some secret method? Please show me some mercy, share that method with me."

Tian Lin glanced at old man Gou, who seemed frail and hunched.

But he had arrived at the Yao Yue Sect earlier than Han Li and others, and his martial arts talent and worldly experience were not inferior to theirs.

In terms of strength, Tian Lin suspected that neither Han Li nor Bai Ye could match this old man in front of him.

"My method is simple; just climb one step at a time, never daring to stay too long on the same step. You could try it—try climbing to the ninety-sixth step."

He thought that the ninety-ninth step might not be secure enough for old man Gou.

But surely he wouldn’t die at the ninety-sixth step?

But when Tian Lin reached the first step of the second segment, old man Gou still lingered on the ninety-fifth step.

"Talking about climbing step by step, isn’t that nonsense? These people all have hardened hearts, keeping secrets and not telling me, just afraid that I’ll become an Outer Disciple and compete for their cultivation resources!"

Old man Gou murmured angrily under his breath.