Twin Dimension Yin-Yang Mirror: Attaining immortality through the martial path-Chapter 37 - 36 People with different principles do not make plans together
37: Chapter 36: People with different principles do not make plans together.
37: Chapter 36: People with different principles do not make plans together.
“When did Wei Dazui ever develop a rebellious heart?
It most likely started after he was involved in recruiting the Protectors…”
Because of his questionable judgment and improper handling of affairs, he failed to get promoted to Offering, which probably left him resentful.”
“Of course, just this minor incident alone wouldn’t have made Wei Dazui turn traitor immediately.
The highest probability is that he was never truly one of the Third Miss Lin’s trusted aides, but rather a thorn secretly planted by others.”
Since Tang Lin’er had decided to stake his life with Zhou Ping’an, he no longer held back, revealing all that he had learned.
“It is said that the Third Miss Lin, in defiance of her family’s arrangements, took seventeen people and fled to Qingyang City, hoping to start anew and gain recognition from the Lin Family.
Or perhaps, to use this as leverage, show her worth, bypass the Lin Clan’s main branch, and direct her steps into the Cloud Water Heavenly Sect…
It must be said that she indeed had the capabilities and talent for that.
At the age of fourteen, she broke through the three stages of Blood Renewal alone with a single sword, by the Moon-viewing Pavilion at the side of Emerald Lake, she killed the Five Viscera Realm great thief, Heavenward Club Du Lianxiang.
At that time, with the bright moon in the sky and the clear waves of the lake, one strike parted the waters, and she was hailed as one of the Three Beauties of the Southwest, respectfully known as Fairy Huaiyu…”
As Tang Lin’er recounted this, he remembered the Third Miss Lin’s outstanding talent and momentarily appeared disheartened, but soon, his spirits lifted again.
His greatest advantage was.
Not fearing setbacks.
His resolve was strong, becoming even braver in the face of setbacks.
It didn’t matter that he was currently less accomplished; there would be time in the future, and one day, he would catch up.
Zhou Ping’an didn’t understand where the other’s mysterious confidence came from, but that didn’t prevent him from admiring such a person.
Because he was the same.
All his life, he had never truly admired anyone?
Even upon seeing a peak that soared into the clouds, Zhou Ping’an’s first thought wasn’t awe or reverence, but when he could climb to the summit and see for himself.
To see how high the sky was, how vast the sea was.
“What does Wei Dazui’s betrayal have to do with Lin Huaiyu’s reputation?”
Zhou Ping’an closely followed Tang Lin’er’s figure, running wildly through the night, racing across various streets…
And listening to the other talk about some of the past events he had learned about over time.
“It’s related.”
“A tree that stands out in the forest is sure to be destroyed by the wind…
When a person is too outstanding, let’s not even mention the external threats; even within the Lin Family, some have started to be displeased.”
“I’m not entirely clear about the specifics, but it seems to be related to the Third Miss Lin’s marriage.
It is also related to the Second Young Master of the Lin Family’s qualifications for joining the Cloud Water Heavenly Sect.
Even if Lin Huaiyu wants to avoid targeted actions from her family and does not want to obey their arrangements to get married, it’s not something she can do as she pleases.
One can imagine that among the trusted aides she brought to Qingyang City, some are spies for others.”
Zhou Ping’an nodded in agreement.
“That makes sense now, those like Wei Dazui, the old retainers of the Lin Family, may not be truly loyal to the Third Miss Lin.
Perhaps, on the surface, they are her personal powers, but in the shadows, they have their own positions.”
“Exactly, Lin Huaiyu was able to raise such a formidable force in Qingyang City in just half a year…
From nothing to something, establishing the Precious Pharmacy, competing with Baicao Hall, and changing the monopoly of the Qingyang City medicinal market.
If she’s not smart, then there’s no one smart under heaven.
Perhaps, she already knew that her own ranks indeed had many issues, but given the short time, she temporarily couldn’t spare the time to attend to them.
This point, from her extensive recruitment of external talent and inviting experts, was already somewhat apparent.”
“Exactly, this is truly the best method to enhance one’s own strength, solidify the foundation, and expand influence.
Unfortunately, Baicao Hall didn’t give her the time.”
At this moment, Zhou Ping’an felt even more that Tang Lin’er was almost like a personified Nosy Parker.
He hadn’t arrived in Qingyang City before him; they almost entered the city at the same time.
Yet, this guy was able to clearly understand many matters, crystal clear.
The ability to gather information was simply a bit unbelievable.
Soon, Zhou Ping’an discovered that merely gathering some information about the Lin Family was underutilizing Tang Lin’er’s capabilities.
After walking for half an hour, Tang Lin’er suddenly stopped his steps, using the pale moonlight to determine the direction and turned onto a long bluestone street.
Although it was midnight, many houses on both sides of the street still had their orange-yellow lights on…
With the sound of silk and bamboo orchestras occasionally drifting in with the wind.
“This is Changle Street,”
Tang Lin’er pointed towards the far end of the long street at the two large lanterns blowing fiercely in the wind, his expression complex, “If you ask where in Qingyang City is the safest, Tongfu Street is next to the County Yamen, often patrolled by constables, with strict city curfews.
It undoubtedly takes the lead.
But if you talk about where it is most prosperous, it has to be Changle Street.
Brothels, gambling dens, pawnshops, gang-operated black markets, this place has it all…
Greenwood Residence is just over there.”
“Greenwood Residence?”
Zhou Ping’an then knew.
This place was most likely where Wei Dazui had hidden away after kidnapping Little Jiu Girl.
“Could there be a mistake?”
“Eight or nine out of ten…”
Tang Lin’er did not speak with absolute certainty.
He was only dedicated to his duties, sharing what he knew.
As for the decisions and actions, that was up to Zhou Ping’an.
He trusted the other party.
Just as the other party trusted him.
“Do you still remember when I first told you about Baicao Hall?”
I wasn’t lying to you, they think of various ways to woo Lin Family’s Protectors and Offerings…
As far as I know, some of them have already been tempted.
And the person in charge of subversion and recruitment at Baicao Hall is Vice Hall Master Tao Fang, Tao Sihai…
This man, who arrived in Qingyang City ten years ago as a refugee, managed, over several years, to earn the moniker [Sihai], blending in with the major forces in the city.
And he achieved a status at Baicao Hall second only to one, above thousands.
Even the County Magistrate Li Yunxiu and the County Magistrate Tian Baoyi have to give him some face.
Of course, it’s not because of his martial arts, but because of his operational methods.”
“The subversion led by Tao Sihai, what did he initially promise you?”
Looking at the brightly lit, slightly noisy grand residence.
Zhou Ping’an slightly furrowed his brows.
With some knowledge from modern society, he wasn’t too unfamiliar with high-level social strategies like Imperial Art or Freewheeling Strategy.
He knew very well that Jianghu Sects who only understood reckless attacks and violence were not too frightening.
But a gang, even a small one, with strategists and connectors spreading influence, could grow into a formidable entity.
No one knows their limit.
“Three bottles of Vitality Pills, two bottles of Muscle Transforming Pills, and a copy of the Golden Toad Breathing Technique…”
Tang Lin’er said indifferently.
Zhou Ping’an couldn’t help but sigh, “What a generous offer, even I’m somewhat tempted.
It seems a lot higher than what the Lin Family is offering.”
“Isn’t that the truth?” Tang Lin’er drew a deep breath, clearly a bit pained.
“Then why didn’t you agree to work for them?”
Zhou Ping’an recalled the seven or eight dead bodies of men in black lying in the west direction of the backyard.
He had never underestimated Tang Lin’er, knowing this fellow must be hiding many abilities to have infiltrated the Lin Family with some agenda.
However, he hadn’t expected that the other party would truly fully commit to protecting the Lin Family.
He had quietly eliminated a team of Night Attackers all by himself.
Any gang of Night Attackers must have a Strength-Training Martial Master leading them at the very least.
Yet, Tang Lin’er managed to wipe them out completely.
Clearly, he didn’t just use his real abilities but also exerted a great effort and risked many dangers.
“Mainly, I couldn’t stand their unscrupulous methods.
Colluding with bandits, bullying women and children, kidnapping young children…
Such methods would be disgracefully underhanded even during war between two nations.
Let alone just for a herb market, it really isn’t necessary at all.”
Tang Lin’er shook his head, “Although Tang may be of humble origin and limited learning,
I too understand that a man has his do’s and don’ts, the path not taken, not to…
conspire with!”
