Chapter 361:
Zhongzhou, Shenmu City
"Brother Bai, Brother Bai, how are you?"
Outside Bai Yu’s mansion, Lin Jiang pushed aside the servants of Bai Yu’s mansion and quickly ran to Bai Yu’s side.
"Brother Yun, I..."
"Who are you and why are you occupying Brother Bai’s mansion?"
"Ah, Brother Yun, it’s me! I am Bai Yu!"
"Impossible, absolutely impossible."
Lin Jiang decisively said, the Bai Yu he knew was an overweight man weighing over a thousand kilograms, and due to the special nature of his cultivation method, he couldn’t use advanced Disguise Skills to change his physical appearance.
The person in front of me is really skinny, like a sickly ghost. I don’t know if they weigh 80 pounds, but they are all bones. That’s the chubby guy Lin Jiang knows.
"Brother Yun, it’s really me. Please listen to what I have to say..."
Bai Yu let out a bitter laugh, then began to explain.
Bai Yu practices a special kind of body technique, where he can store energy within himself. That’s why he looks so fat. During battles, he can directly use this energy.
This time, Bai Yu was in danger and used up too much energy. He depleted all the fat in his body, which he had accumulated for hundreds of years. That’s why he looks like a ghost now.
"Are you really Brother Bai?"
"Yes, it’s me, Brother Yun."
"Brother Bai, you’ve suffered. Who could be so cruel to beat you up like this? Did you do anything to offend them? Isn’t it just being a little fat? Why would they go this far?"
Bai Yu couldn’t continue the conversation, he tilted his head, and the topic got off track.
What does this have to do with anything?
"Brother Yun, I..."
"Brother Bai, let’s go. I’ll take you to eat and have you gain some weight."
"No, no, no, I was wrong, Brother Yun. It’s only now that I truly understand what it means to have fair-weather friends and true friends."
Bai Yu finally realized that Lin Jiang’s weird tone was blaming him.
During this time, he had so many friends around him, but he couldn’t tell that these people were only after his money, and some even wanted his life. Only Brother Yun genuinely cared for him. Not only did he help him earn money, but he also constantly reminded him to be cautious, but he didn’t listen. 𐍂ÂꞐоᛒƐS
"Smack"
"I really should die."
Bai Yu suddenly slapped himself. He remembered his attitude when he was working with Lin Jiang before. He even thought about making Lin Jiang take the blame, or even silence him. He was so unforgivable.
"Brother Bai, why is this happening?"
"Brother Yun, no need to ask. After this loss, I realized who has been good to me. From now on, you are my real brother. Your matters are my matters. As for the rest of the goods, they’re all yours. Don’t give me any money."
"Brother Bai, what are you saying? Are you looking down on me? We became friends because we shared the same spirit, because we are brothers. How could I take your money?"
Lin Jiang listened attentively and said seriously. Bai Yu was left speechless and tears formed in his eyes. He was deeply moved.
"So that’s how it is, it’s truly hateful."
After a long time, Lin Jiang finished listening to Bai Yu’s story and let out a sigh.
Bai Yu told Lin Jiang everything that had happened during this period of time. For over half a year, Lin Jiang kept delivering goods and giving Bai Yu a share of the money. At first, Bai Yu could control himself, but slowly he lost control.
And with people around him indulging, he quickly fell completely into the flashy world. Those people brought more excitement to Bai Yu and led him to do things without limits, like gambling. Bai Yu once lost five to six million spirit stones in one night.
However, he quickly gave up this habit and didn’t continue. He just stuck to his previous hobbies. And since those people couldn’t benefit much from Bai Yu anymore, they turned against him directly.
Last night at the black market, Bai Yu fell into a trap. The woman they sent to him was drugged. But little did they know, Bai Yu’s martial arts were highly sensitive to poison. As soon as he was affected, he realized it and fought his way out of the black market.
The enemies were caught off guard but quickly reacted. Six Nascent Soul cultivators surrounded Bai Yu. He fought with all his might to break free, but suffered severe injuries as a result. He even depleted all the excess fat he had accumulated over hundreds of years.
"Yes, those people are truly despicable. I will never let them go."
"Brother Bai, do you plan to use the power of the Holy Heavenly Sect to deal with them?"
"Of course, I am not the kind of person who takes a beating without fighting back."
"But I want to persuade you, Brother Bai."
"Why?"
"Of course, it’s for the safety of Brother Bai. The black market outside the city was established by the leaders of the Shenmu Sect. No matter where you go, if Brother Bai uses the power of the Holy Heavenly Sect, things will escalate. How will Brother Bai explain the expenses then?"
"Um..."
"So Brother Bai should take it easy."
"Then are we not going to seek revenge for this?"
"Of course not. We just can’t use the resources of our sect. We have to rely on ourselves. Brother Bai, you come from a prestigious family and have plenty of resources. There’s no need to worry about your cultivation. Once you become powerful, who would dare to oppose you?"
Lin Jiang said, truly fearing Yang Luo. If Bai Yu attracted Yang Luo, he would have to run away again.
"Brother Yun is right. You’ve thought it through."
"I’m also thinking about Brother Bai’s best interests."
"Okay, let’s remember this. A gentleman seeks revenge, but there’s no rush. I will definitely reclaim this situation in the future."
"That’s right, cultivators have a lifespan of several thousand or even tens of thousands of years. Who knows who will have the last laugh, right?"
"Yes, Brother Yun is right."
Bai Yu strongly agreed. Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west. Who knows who will still be alive a hundred years from now, or who will have already passed away.
Lin Jiang quickly shifted the conversation to the topic of the new talisman technique, advising Bai Yu to use the profits from it to wash away his previous ill-gotten money.
"Brother Yun, you make a valid point. I do need to wash away my money, but my time is limited and I can’t draw too many fourth-level new style talismans. So how about this: you imitate my technique and don’t sell your spiritual talismans anymore. Instead, you give them to me and I’ll buy them. Then, I’ll sell them through Tianxing Trading Company. How does that sound?"
"Is that possible? We have some differences in our talisman techniques."
"No worries, I’ll teach you the true essence, but you must swear a Heart Demon Oath to keep it a secret."
"What about the Holy Heavenly Sect..."
"It’s fine. My talisman technique was passed down from my master Yang Luo and has no connection to the Holy Heavenly Sect. My master never told us not to teach others, but only to teach those we trust. And Brother Yun, I trust you."
"Did Master Yang Luo really say this?"
"I’m not lying to you. My master, Yang Luo, is confident that no one can surpass her in the new talisman technique. She would be even happier if the new talisman technique system could be perfected."
Bai Yu said. Yang Luo is a very arrogant person. She believes that no one can surpass her. So she hopes someone with abilities can challenge her, so she won’t feel too lonely.
Lin Jiang reluctantly agreed after listening to Bai Yu’s words.
After having a big meal with Bai Yu, Lin Jiang left and went back home.
"Brother, you’re amazing. You really have control over Bai Paozi."
As soon as he returned home, Small Shadiao happily said. I’ve obtained the core secret of the Holy Heavenly Sect’s new talisman technique.
"He’s okay, Bai Paozi isn’t too foolish."
Lin Jiang said. Bai Paozi is really not foolish. He just can’t handle the wealth that exceeds his understanding. Once he grows up, these tricks won’t be able to deal with them.
"This is not silly, they all treat you like a dear father."
"Let’s not talk about that. Have they found out who dealt with the chubby guy?"
"There’s no way to find out, but just thinking about it, it should be one of the powerful elders in Shenmu City, either a Soul Changing elder or a Void Achieving Ancestor."
"What about those white gloves?"
"They ran away, not a single one left."
"How does the intelligence market see this situation?"
"I can’t know about that. I’m only a peripheral leader or a small leader."
"I hope those intelligence organizations don’t mess things up and ruin my plan."
Lin Jiang said. With such a big matter, many people are surely paying attention. Those guys who do intelligence trading better not mess up his plan.
"Brother, when can White Fatty eat again?"
"Probably several decades."
"Will it really take that long? He’s so rich, shouldn’t he be able to eat again in just a few months?"
"Those on his body are not real fat, but let me tell you, White Fatty is very strong. He can’t even be killed by six Nascent Soul cultivators. We need to find a way to obtain this technique."
Lin Jiang said, feeling a bit envious of this technique. It has obvious advantages and would be very useful for him to learn and practice.
"Brother, White Fatty treats you like a father. It should be easy to control him, right?"
"Not quite the same. We need to think long-term. White Fatty is Yang Luo’s disciple, and he will be useful in the future."
"That’s true. Let’s push him slowly and see how long he can bear all that fat on his body."
"Alright, focus on your own tasks."
Lin Jiang waved his hand, letting Small Shadiao go play and clean up some stray fish outside.
The people who tried to deal with the chubby guy have also tried to deal with Lin Jiang, but Lin Jiang has seen through these tricks multiple times, so he won’t easily be fooled and even defeated a few of them. Lin Jiang doesn’t want to be bothered.
After Small Shadiao left, Lin Jiang started examining the secret techniques he obtained from the chubby guy, as well as his own understanding of the talisman technique and the chubby guy’s way of drawing symbols.
It has to be said that Yang Luo is truly skilled. Under her guidance and teaching, the chubby guy has become very accomplished in the art of symbols. Just by glancing at it, Lin Jiang gained a deep understanding.
"With these, I have enough to ensure that I stay at the forefront of the new talisman technique."
Lin Jiang sighed. These are truly secrets that can’t be found in the outside world. With them, Lin Jiang can continue to maintain his position at the forefront of the new talisman technique. It is very important for Lin Jiang and serves as the foundation for his future endeavors.
The chubby guy has already announced his seclusion, so Lin Jiang also doesn’t disturb him. Lin Jiang peacefully draws symbols and studies the chubby guy’s way of symbol-making. After several months of research, Lin Jiang is able to imitate a spiritual talisman that is almost identical to the chubby guy’s, reaching the point of being indistinguishable, which ensures that the chubby guy can launder his ill-gotten money without suspicion.

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