Zombie Bodyguard-Chapter 1434 - 1431: Banqing

The elderly woman looked at Lin Tian, sighed slightly and said, "Who told me I couldn’t resist coming to take a look today, and ended up being found by you? I was at fault first, so leaving my name is only right. My name is Tang Banqing."

Lin Tian laughed and said, "So the old lady is indeed part of the inner circle. Sometimes I wonder if you are the Pavilion Master of Qingshuang Pavilion."

In Qingshuang Pavilion, anyone who becomes an inner disciple must bear the surname Tang. Conversely, ninety-nine percent of those surnamed Tang are inner disciples, and the remaining one percent might have been expelled from the sect.

"Pavilion Master?" Tang Banqing couldn’t help but laugh and said, "Kid, when have you ever seen such an old Pavilion Master? Stop getting sidetracked and quickly take this old lady to see your box."

Lin Tian didn’t dwell on Tang Banqing’s denial. Instead, he turned around and made a gesture inviting her to proceed. The elderly woman didn’t hesitate and stepped out briskly.

But looking at her hunched back, Lin Tian couldn’t associate her with the speed she displayed earlier.

Upon reaching the second floor, the door of "Room Eight in the Yellow Building" was open. Ghost sat by the table, occasionally glancing outside, while Yun Xiaotian was all dressed up warmly, but unlike Ghost, he couldn’t stay put and walked back and forth, worry evident on his face.

Upon seeing Lin Tian appear, the two hurried out to greet him, with Ghost asking first, "Brother Tian, what happened just now? How could a place like Qingshuang Pavilion get robbed?"

"Hmph!" A dissatisfied snort sounded as Tang Banqing emerged from behind Lin Tian. She glanced at Ghost and said in displeasure, "Young man, what are you talking about? I just came to take a look and didn’t take anything of yours. Since when did I become a thief?"

Seeing this eccentric old woman, Ghost was momentarily stunned and then looked at Lin Tian: "Brother Tian, what’s going on?"

"Uh, it’s nothing, just a misunderstanding. Bring my security box over." Lin Tian didn’t explain further. After all, the old lady is so elderly; she deserves some dignity. Besides, Tang Banqing doesn’t seem like a thief.

Ghost shook his head, unable to figure out Lin Tian’s plan, but he still obediently brought over the security box, removed the teacups, and placed the box on the table.

With the password and fingerprint, two unlocks later, the security box made a clicking sound, and the lid automatically opened, revealing its contents: the shapeshifting stone and the cauldron were still lying safely inside.

Ghost and Yun Xiaotian had never seen the items inside and curiously leaned in, but Tang Banqing quickly nudged them aside. The two were surprised to find that this old lady had unusually strong strength, pushing them away effortlessly.

Tang Banqing almost lay over the box, her eyes practically glued to the stone, but when she saw the cauldron, she paused momentarily: "What is this thing, it looks somewhat like an ancient cauldron?"

"Brother Lin is actually a..." Yun Xiaotian started proudly, ready to reveal Lin Tian’s identity as a Pharmacist. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Lin Tian quickly stepped forward, blocking him, and said with a smile, "I’m just someone with a penchant for antiques, who likes tinkering with old artifacts. As for what it is, I don’t really understand myself."

Tang Banqing examined the cauldron again, then shook her head, looking quite puzzled: "Right, you’re just a young man. How would you know what a cauldron is? Maybe I was mistaken after all, since it’s been a long time since a Pharmacist appeared in the Ancient Martial World."

After speaking, her attention returned to the shapeshifting stone. The stone was as clear as crystal, and when Tang Banqing leaned in to look, it even reflected her image.

"That’s right, this is exactly the smell. Yesterday when you walked by me, this was the smell I caught. Turns out it comes from this crystal-like object." Tang Banqing seemed about to grab the shapeshifting stone with her hand, but after considering it, she held back, circling around the box while muttering to herself.

Lin Tian’s heart stirred upon hearing this. What sort of nose does this old lady have to detect the scent of the shapeshifting stone? It’s important to note that the Sword Spirit initially sensed its presence due to its unique characteristics.

As far as Lin Tian was concerned, he couldn’t detect any aura from the shapeshifting stone. Perhaps those "professionals" had a special way of identification.

"Amazing, truly amazing. This is a substance I’ve never seen before, more miraculous than Wujin Meteorite." Tang Banqing seemed to forget everyone else in the room, absorbed in her mutterings, her mind fully immersed in the shapeshifting stone.

Wujin Meteorite? Lin Tian’s heart stirred. He recalled Miss’s Wujin Silk lining and couldn’t help asking: "Old Tang, the Wujin Meteorite you mentioned, is it the raw material for refining Wujin Silk?"

"Oh? You know about Wujin Silk?" Tang Banqing raised her head upon hearing Lin Tian mention Wujin Silk, staring at him. Then she shook her head: "Of course, Wujin Silk is one of the treasures of Qingshuang Pavilion, known by many Ancient Martial Artists."

"I’ve seen a dress woven from Wujin Silk and Ice Silkworm Silk, hence my question," Lin Tian confessed.

Tang Banqing nodded, saying, "You’re right, Wujin Meteorite is indeed the raw material for Wujin Silk, but unfortunately..."

"Unfortunately what?" Lin Tian asked curiously.

"Wujin Meteorite was found along with Ice Silkworm Silk by a Qingshuang Pavilion elder in the Kunlun Mountain Range. After it was mined and brought back, its outer layer could be melted, but its core, which we call the Meteorite Heart, cannot be melted. Even now, the Meteorite Heart is still kept within Qingshuang Pavilion," Tang Banqing explained.

"Leaving aside the Wujin Meteorite, let’s talk about this material of yours. Where did you find it? Do you know what material it is?" Tang Banqing waved her hand, bringing the topic back to the stone in front of them.

Lin Tian didn’t plan to hide anything and said straightforwardly, "I brought it back from England. As for what material it belongs to, I don’t know."

He wasn’t lying; apart from knowing it could transform with the infusion of energy, he was completely in the dark.

"I see..." Tang Banqing hesitated for a moment, took another look at the shapeshifting stone, then somewhat hesitantly asked, "Young man, would you be willing to let me research it?"

With a "pfft," the two guys beside him couldn’t help but laugh. The idea of letting an old lady research it sounded amusing. Lin Tian shot a glare at Ghost and Yun Xiaotian before turning to Tang Banqing, "Old Tang, it’s fine to let you research the stone, but..."

But before he could finish, Tang Banqing raised her hand to stop him from continuing: "I completely understand your concern. I definitely won’t take your item away without permission, and you can be present during the research."

"Time and place?" Lin Tian asked directly and straightforwardly. He wasn’t at all afraid of Tang Banqing playing any tricks. On the contrary, he was eager for her to do so. Otherwise, leaving the shapeshifting stone idle would just be a waste.

"Hmm, it’s quite late now. How about this—tomorrow morning you don’t need to go to the restaurant for breakfast. I’ll bring it to you then at that time. Is that okay?" Tang Banqing said, slightly impatiently.