Zombie Bodyguard-Chapter 1483 - 1480: The Way of Sincerity

"Almost, Ling Zishan, as the Pavilion Master of Langya Pavilion, often comes into contact with rare treasures. Naturally, she needs excellent vision to discern these items. At her level, whether looking at people or things, she is very skilled. That’s why in front of her, you feel as if you’ve been seen through."

Wang Wanxi smiled slightly, her tone full of admiration for this peer of similar age, both appreciating and respecting her. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"Alright, you guys go ahead, I need to head back first. There are matters I need to prepare for. The task of restoring realms cannot be taken lightly." At the fork leading to the West Courtyard and East Courtyard, Wang Wanxi bid farewell to Lin Tian and the others.

After parting with Wang Wanxi, the trio returned to their guest room. By evening, Lin Tian was inside familiarizing himself with the Nine Needle Technique. Tomorrow night would be the crucial moment for Wang Wanxi’s secluded cultivation, and he needed to devise an infallible auxiliary acupuncture plan.

Fortunately, having treated Yun Hongxi before, he had substantial insights into the coordination of elixirs and acupuncture. Now, designing an acupuncture plan was not too difficult.

Of course, his test subject was naturally Ghost. Lin Tian intended to try the acupuncture on him. At first, Ghost was reluctant, but after the treatment, he enjoyed it so much that he begged for more. Lin Tian’s acupuncture skills were so adept that it felt better than a sauna massage.

"Xiao Tian, it’s rare for Brother Tian to act, hurry and take off your clothes, let Brother Tian give you a few needles, I guarantee it’ll feel better than an ice bath in June." Ghost said while enjoying himself, urging Yun Xiaotian.

Yun Xiaotian shook his head like a rattle drum, repeatedly refusing Ghost’s offer. Just as Ghost was about to continue persuading, a call rang out in the courtyard.

"Brother Lin, it seems someone is calling you." Yun Xiaotian, as if finding a savior, quickly changed the subject from Ghost’s persuasion.

There was no need for words; Lin Tian also heard it. He put away the golden thread, signaled the two to stay inside, and pushed the door open. In the corridor, he saw a delicate figure, a girl, standing in the dim courtyard.

Although the courtyard was dimly lit, Lin Tian could see clearly. This girl was Ling Shuiyao, and her calling had attracted quite a few people to open their windows to watch, most of whom were just there for entertainment.

"Miss Shuiyao, why are you looking for me? Does the Pavilion Master have any instructions?" Lin Tian didn’t go downstairs, leaning on the railing, looking down at Ling Shuiyao.

"Returning something to you, so you don’t say Langya Pavilion embezzles your things." She didn’t come up, and Ling Shuiyao didn’t go down; she just raised her hand and flicked something that flew towards Lin Tian, as fast as a hidden weapon.

Lin Tian caught the "hidden weapon" effortlessly, examined it closely, and found it was not a "hidden weapon" but a bank card.

Seeing this bank card, Lin Tian understood everything. It was the money from auctioning the Shaoyang Pill. Since Ling Shuiyao handed it to him directly, it indicated they already knew Lin Tian’s identity as a Pharmacist.

Of course, Lin Tian knew Ling Shuiyao didn’t have this insight. The credit for unveiling his identity belonged to Ling Zishan. Although he knew it couldn’t be hidden for long, being exposed so quickly made Lin Tian admire this Female Pavilion Master even more.

"Thank you, Miss Shuiyao." Lin Tian returned a formal bow.

Ling Shuiyao glanced at Lin Tian, then turned and left. Lin Tian returned to the guest room, where Ghost and the others were eagerly waiting, faces full of curiosity.

"Brother Tian, has Ling Shuiyao taken a fancy to you?" Ghost joked.

"Not at all; she came to deliver money. They have already seen through my identity as a Pharmacist." Lin Tian gave him an exasperated look and said helplessly.

The two were shocked, asking, "How could it be...?"

At this point, Lin Tian, instead of worrying, explained, "From the moment I took out the golden thread, Ling Pavilion Master had guessed almost everything."

"Was Ling Shuiyao delivering the bank card herself some kind of demonstration?" Yun Xiaotian asked.

Lin Tian waved his hand, "Probably not. The reason Zishan Pavilion Master revealed my identity at this time is likely for tomorrow night’s cultivation session for Wang Wanxi. The underlying message is to use all my treatment skills without holding back due to hiding my identity."

"This Pavilion Master is indeed a kind person, considering even this." Ghost remarked.

"Indeed, I sense a childlike heart in Zishan Pavilion Master. As Mencius said, a great person does not lose his childlike heart. It means that a great person does not deviate from his pure heart."

"This is the way of sincerity, sincerity that expands between heaven and earth, treating people and matters with omniscience and omnipotence. If this mindset is applied to Ancient Martial cultivation, its realm would surely surpass Wang Yuanzhou, surpass Tang Ziqing, surpass Sword Servant Tang Muling." Lin Tian’s gaze flickered as if seeing the true Ling Zishan.

"No wonder Ancient Martial Artists are wary of the Ling Family, everyone from the Ling Family is not simple." Ghost sighed.

"Anyway, since Zishan Pavilion Master is such a person, I’m relieved." Lin Tian said lightly, and the two nodded in agreement. Ling Zishan as a protector, if harboring ill will, could be a formidable threat if she suddenly turned hostile.

This unexpected event brought Lin Tian closer to the Ling Family. What once felt mysterious and distant suddenly seemed more amiable to him.

After the interlude, Lin Tian continued to study the acupuncture plan, working late into the night. It wasn’t until Yun Xiaotian began to doze off that he finally stopped. The next day, except for mealtime, Lin Tian spent his time studying until night fell once more, and there was a knock on the door.

Yun Xiaotian went to open the door and found Ling Shuiyao waiting outside. The little girl glanced around and called out, "Lin Tian, aren’t you coming out? It’s time to go."

Lin Tian told Ghost and the others to stay at ease in the West Courtyard and went out with Ling Shuiyao. It wasn’t until they reached the gate of Qinglan Garden that they saw a business car parked outside.

Sitting in the car were Ling Zishan, Tang Ziqing, and Wang Wanxi, all three goddess-like women unexpectedly dressed in white dresses, looking like three fairies descending to the mortal world.

The driver, to Lin Tian’s surprise, was Shen Danxi, whom he hadn’t seen for days. Shen Danxi was also surprised to see Lin Tian get in the car, but since the important people in the car did not speak, she dared not say anything and drove silently.

The destination, Qingshuang Pavilion Ruins!

In fact, with the Qinggong of Ancient Martial Artists, running would be faster than a car, but running in such a way on the streets would be too sensational and is not allowed.

Besides, if you can ride in a car, why exert the effort to run for a long distance? The car shuttled through Tang City’s night scenery and quickly reached the back mountain of Tang City, where people became scarce, finally arriving at the Qingshuang Pavilion Ruins.

The night-ridden ruins were just as quiet, with the main gate locked. After Shen Danxi unlocked it, the group entered and arrived at the final Nine-story Pagoda.

This time, it was Tang Ziqing who unlocked the pagoda door. However, Shen Danxi did not follow in. Lin Tian speculated that, as an external member of the pavilion, she wasn’t allowed to enter the pagoda at will, knowing that within it lay Qingshuang Pavilion’s Sword Furnace, a highly important place.