In a quiet room.
Liu Su, wearing a light blue dress, sat aside, looked up at Lin Jiangnian quietly, ignored his teasing, and spoke lightly.
"Let's make another deal!"
"trade?"
Lin Jiangnian narrowed his eyes: "What deal?"
Liu Su seemed to have regained her usual composure. Her face showed neither surprise nor joy, and she tapped the table lightly with her bare hands. After a moment, she said calmly, "I don't want what happened last night to happen again!"
"so……"
"Do you get me?"
Lin Jiangnian seemed a little surprised and stared at her for a few seconds. After closing the door, he slowly walked closer and asked with interest, "Don't you understand?"
Something strange flashed in Liu Su's eyes, and her tone was slightly cold: "I can let bygones be bygones, but from now on..."
"I don't want you to be so irrational anymore. It's not a good thing for you or me!"
"Don't forget, your life is in my hands. I can kill you at any time!"
A cold tone.
Lin Jiangnian raised his eyes and met Liu Su's eyes, which were cold and chilling.
There's no intention of joking at all.
Is she serious?
Lin Jiangnian smiled: "Are you scared?"
She suddenly became so serious, was she feeling guilty or afraid of something?
Liu Su avoided his gaze and said coldly, "I don't want to repeat myself... I can let go of everything that happened before, but now you and I live under the same roof and have the same goal."
"I hope you can calm down and think clearly about what you really want."
Lin Jiangnian looked at her thoughtfully, the smile on his face gradually disappearing: "Don't you know what I want?"
Liu Su was silent for a moment, then said, "Help me get the Xuanyang Map, and I will give you freedom."
"But I don't believe it!"
Lin Jiangnian sighed, sat down at the table beside him, and glanced at her again.
She was so serious tonight, obviously she had made some kind of decision. That's right, what happened in the past two days did affect not only her, but also Lin Jiangnian's plan.
In that case...
There was no need for Lin Jiangnian to hide it anymore.
He stared at the cold and aloof Liu Su in front of him with a playful look: "If I help you get the Xuanyang Map, will you really let me go?"
Liu Su was silent for a moment.
"Look..."
Lin Jiangnian shook his head gently: "How can I trust you?"
He knew from the beginning that Liu Su had no intention of keeping him alive. Once his usefulness was gone, Lin Jiangnian would face death.
Knowing this, Lin Jiangnian didn't intend to sit and wait for death. Everything he did was to prepare for self-protection.
Liu Su was silent for a long time before she said in a deep voice, "In the beginning, I really didn't intend to let you live."
She admitted it!
From the very beginning, she really had no intention of saving Lin Jiangnian's life, even in the past few days, it was still the same!
"but……"
Liu Su raised her eyes and looked at Lin Jiangnian's face: "I have changed my mind now... I can spare your life!"
When did you change your mind?
She didn't seem to know...
"But I don't believe it!"
Unexpectedly, Lin Jiangnian still shook his head slightly.
A woman's mouth is a lie. Unless you are a fool, who can believe her mouth that can change at any time?
There is no evidence of any such thing, it's all nonsense. There is no such good trust between the two of them.
Liu Su's eyes turned cold and she frowned: "Then how can you believe it?"
"If you want me to believe you, there are only two ways!"
Lin Jiangnian looked at her and held up two fingers.
"What method?" She frowned slightly.
"First, you become my woman!"
Lin Jiangnian looked her over and said with a half-smile, "What you said before is indeed correct. I quite agree with it... As long as you become my woman, I will naturally trust you, right?"
Liu Su was stunned, as if realizing something, and a trace of anger appeared on his face.
Did she really say this?
But, doesn't that mean he should take down Xu Lan?
He actually used it on her?
Liu Su's expression was cold, and she rejected the idea immediately: "Impossible... What's the second option?"
Lin Jiangnian smiled slightly: "I will be your man!"
“…”
"Is there any difference?"
Liu Su had no expression on her face.
"Of course."
Lin Jiangnian nodded, and when he was about to continue speaking, she interrupted him coldly: "I don't want to hear your excuses... I can't possibly agree to you!"
"Whether you believe it or not, this is your last chance."
Liu Su's temperament became increasingly cold. She could no longer be as uncalm as before!
The plan was imminent, and she couldn't let this person in front of her affect her plans. Therefore, she had to make everything clear tonight and try to resolve the unstable factor that was Lin Jiangnian.
At all costs!
Lin Jiangnian looked at Liu Su in front of him and put away the last trace of amusement in his eyes.
"So, there's really nothing to talk about?"
Liu Su didn't say anything.
"Okay, in that case..."
Lin Jiangnian sighed softly: "I believe you this time!"
"But I have a few conditions!"
Liu Su's eyes moved slightly: "Speak."
"First, I want to know your origins!"
Liu Su's lips moved slightly. Under Lin Jiangnian's gaze, she remained silent for a long time before speaking expressionlessly: "Tian Shen Cult!"
"Celestial Cult?"
Lin Jiangnian narrowed his eyes. What kind of force is this?
Sound like a cult?
Hiding his thoughts, Lin Jiangnian shook his head and asked a second question: "You poisoned me, was it a love poison?"
He stared straight into Liu Su's eyes, watching her reaction. He could clearly see that Liu Su was startled and looked into Lin Jiangnian's eyes.
Suddenly there was silence.
"Yes or no?"
"Um."
She seemed a little hesitant, but in the end, Liu Su nodded.
It really is a love poison?!
He had guessed it a long time ago, but when he confirmed it from Liu Su's mouth, Lin Jiangnian was still shocked.
Love Gu?
Did she give him a love poison?
Isn't this usually a poison used on loved ones?
What is she trying to do?
"What exactly is this love Gu?"
Lin Jiangnian stared at her, his tone slightly serious: "Will it control my mind? Make me gradually fall in love with you?"
Liu Su glanced at him and said expressionlessly, "The Gu worm never controls anyone's mind. It won't affect any of your thoughts or judgments. It just..."
As if thinking of something, Liu Su suddenly stopped.
"Just what?" Lin Jiangnian asked.
Liu Su did not answer.
After a while, he said expressionlessly: "Don't worry, it won't have any effect on your body!"
Lin Jiangnian frowned. To be honest, he was a little skeptical.
But seeing that Liu Su in front of him seemed to have no intention of continuing to speak, he had no choice but to give up, and then asked the last question.
"One last question... I clearly drugged you that night, so why didn't you fall for it?"
Lin Jiangnian was puzzled. He had clearly given her the drugs that night and saw her drinking alcohol with his own eyes, so why didn't she react?
This made Lin Jiangnian miss the best opportunity to counterattack her!
A trace of shame and anger flashed in Liu Su's eyes. Her face was cold and she glared at him before she said expressionlessly, "The mental method I practiced makes me immune to all poisons!"
"Immune to all poisons?"
Lin Jiangnian's eyes suddenly lit up: "What kind of mind method is this?"
Liu Su said calmly: "Tai Gu Heart Technique!"
"Can I learn it?" Lin Jiangnian asked tentatively.
A secret to immunity to all poisons?
Why does this thing sound more powerful than the Xuan Yang Heart Technique?
Liu Su glanced at him, seeming a little hesitant, but after a while, she seemed to have made up her mind and suddenly nodded.
"Okay, I'll teach you!"
He agreed very readily!
Lin Jiangnian was stunned and a little surprised. He didn't expect her to agree so readily... Could it be a trick?
Liu Su's eyes were still cold: "Anything else?"
"It should be... for now!"
Lin Jiangnian thought for a moment and spoke.
"I have already met your conditions. So..."
Liu Su glanced at him and said expressionlessly, "I hope you won't break your promise?"
Seeing Liu Su suddenly become so cold, Lin Jiangnian was a little uncomfortable for a moment.
Although he had thought she was dangerous before, she always appeared calm and composed when they were together. Lin Jiangnian was somewhat uncomfortable with this sudden incident.
but……
"Don't worry, I keep my word!"
"In that case, is it a deal?"
"It's a deal!"
Liu Su stood up, pushed the door open and left. This time, she walked out openly.
Lin Jiangnian still sat quietly in the room, looking at Liu Su's back as she left, as if thinking about something.
The longer they knew each other, the more mysterious Liu Su gave him.
"Celestial Cult?"
Lin Jiangnian frowned slightly.
Which force in the underworld is this?
“…”
After this night, with the agreement reached between Lin Jiangnian and Liu Su, the relationship between the two eased a lot.
Liu Su transformed herself into Liu Ye, a maid in the Prince Lin's mansion, and entered and left the Prince Lin's courtyard openly.
It didn't arouse anyone's suspicion!
Lin Jiangnian kept his promise and did not harass Liu Su again during this period. He also returned the embroidered silk bellyband with mandarin ducks embroidered on it to her.
Liu Su did not break his promise and passed the Taigu secret technique to Lin Jiangnian.
For ordinary people, mastering a single mental method is already extremely difficult. Practicing multiple mental methods is not only extremely difficult, but can also lead to a divergence in one's internal strength, leading to obsession.
Lin Jiangnian naturally understood this principle, but he coveted the effect of Taigu Heart Method that made him immune to all poisons.
This is the way to make a living in the world!
The people in the Jianghu are treacherous and cunning, and no one can guarantee that they will not be tricked or poisoned by others. If one can possess this Tai Gu Heart Method, which is immune to all poisons, then he will be safe and sound, which is almost like having an extra life.
Therefore, even if there was a risk of going astray, Lin Jiangnian still tried to practice the Taigu Heart Method while practicing the Xuanyang Heart Method.
What surprised Lin Jiangnian was that when he practiced the Xuanyang Heart Method to the point where his blood and qi were boiling, he tried to practice the Taigu Heart Method again and felt it was extremely smooth.
He progressed at a rapid pace, like a fish in water. Not only did he not feel the hindrance or difficulty of cultivating two mental methods, but it was as if the two mental methods had merged perfectly, without interfering with each other!
This made Lin Jiangnian surprised but also confused. Was it because of his special physique, or was it because of the uniqueness of these two top-level mental methods?
Although he couldn't understand this, Lin Jiangnian felt relieved. During the following period, he began to practice more diligently.
He got up early every day to practice martial arts, boxing, and tried sword fighting with Lin Qingqing. Under Lin Qingqing's guidance, he made rapid progress.
In the afternoon, I went to Ruyi Tower to drink with Senior Li, listen to Senior Li explain the essentials of martial arts, and learn the nine sword techniques taught by Senior Li.
At night, he would stay in his room and practice meditation!
Repeated cycle!
Every day is spent in busyness and time flies by quickly.
While Lin Jiangnian was busy practicing, Liu Su seemed to be busy with something as well.
Especially in recent days, I often don’t see anyone.
Lin Jiangnian didn't care. He was concentrating on practicing martial arts these days, and Liu Su, as his maid, would often accompany him. At the same time, she would use the identity of the Prince of Lin as a cover to secretly do something unknown.
For some reason, Lin Jiangnian had a feeling that Liu Su's purpose wasn't simply to find the Xuanyang Diagram. Perhaps she had a bigger plan or conspiracy behind her stay in Prince Lin's mansion?
Inside Ruyi Tower, Lin Jiangnian couldn't find any information about the Celestial God Cult. He wondered if Liu Su had deceived him, or if this so-called Celestial God Cult was too secretive.
Lin Jiangnian was cautious and asked Lin Kong to secretly investigate this force. In the remaining time, Lin Jiangnian continued to practice martial arts every day.
With only a few days left before Prince Lin returned home, the palace began to become busy and tense.
But in the midst of this busyness, Lin Jiangnian noticed something unusual.
There is a tense feeling as if a storm is about to come!
…
Early this morning.
Lin Jiangnian practiced as usual, and after finishing, he took a shower and changed clothes.
A familiar figure rushed in again.
"Hey, a rare guest?"
Lin Jiangnian looked at Miss Xu, whom he hadn't seen for some time, and felt a little surprised.
For the past half month, Lin Jiangnian had been busy practicing his martial arts, neglecting Miss Xu. Thinking carefully, it seemed like he hadn't seen her for a while since the last incident.
"Where have you been all this time?"
"Don't mention it!"
After not seeing each other for more than half a month, Xu Lan was obviously very excited, and his face was filled with excitement and joy of being released from prison.
However, when Lin Jiangnian asked, the smile on his face quickly disappeared, and he said depressedly: "My father has locked me up in the mansion for a long time and won't let me go out!"
"Locked up?"
Lin Jiangnian was a little surprised: "Why did your father lock you up?"
"How should I know?"
Xu Lan's delicate face puffed up angrily. "I don't know what's wrong with my dad. He said it's inappropriate for a girl like me, who's still unmarried, to run around outside all day, so he doesn't allow me to run around anymore."
Lin Jiangnian was a little surprised, but it turned out that what Xu Lan's father said was not wrong.
Which girl would run away for no reason?
"What's that look in your eyes? Are you gloating?"
Xu Lan caught a glimpse of Lin Jiangnian's playful smile and immediately became unhappy.
"No!"
Lin Jiangnian shook his head: "Your father is doing this for your own good, to temper your temper?"
"Grind your head!"
Xu Lan said angrily.
She didn't know what was wrong with her father recently. He became inexplicably serious and didn't allow her to go out.
Lin Jiangnian seemed to be thinking about something. Why did Xu Xiupeng suddenly restrict Xu Lan from going out?
Is there any connection between these?
"So, you've been locked up at home all this time?"
"yes……"
Xu Lan said pitifully, "My father sent people to guard the yard and wouldn't let me go out... I had a hard time sneaking out today!"
"I'm dying of suffocation!"
It was indeed difficult for her, a girl who couldn't sit still, to be locked up for so long.
"Come on, come on, come with me for a walk!"
Xu Lan waved her hand and was about to pull Lin Jiangnian out.
"Where are you going?"
"Whatever...as long as I can get out!"
Xu Lan walked up to Lin Jiangnian and walked out without saying a word.
"...Men and women should not touch each other!"
"Stop talking nonsense and stop pretending... Go away!"
“…”
Linjiang City.
Still prosperous.
It has been more than a month since he came here. Lin Jiangnian has stayed in the palace most of the time. He has only a vague understanding of Linjiang City and is very unfamiliar with it.
Lin Jiangnian walked on the street, feeling the prosperous atmosphere around him!
After practicing martial arts in seclusion in the palace for more than half a month, Lin Jiangnian wanted to go out for some fresh air. This time, he went out in a low-key manner, without many guards around him.
Next to her was Xu Lan, who looked excited and pent up. This girl had been locked up for so long that she almost had a mental breakdown.
Besides that, there is a maid!
Liu Su.
In the palace, Liu Su, who was nominally Lin Jiangnian's maid, was called out by Lin Jiangnian. At this time, she was reluctantly following behind Lin Jiangnian with a blank expression on her face.
Lin Jiangnian ignored her reluctance. Liu Su's martial arts skills were unfathomable. Only with her accompanying him when he went out did Lin Jiangnian feel safe.
Xu Lan was obviously going crazy. After coming out, he strolled around the city, looking left and right, and was interested in everything.
Several people appeared on the streets of Linjiang City and strolled along the way.
Xu Lan strolled casually on the street, while Lin Jiangnian followed behind, a few steps behind. He glanced at Liu Su beside him and saw her slightly narrowed eyes.
"what's on your mind?"
Lin Jiangnian glanced at her.
Liu Su didn't say anything.
Lin Jiangnian chuckled, as if thinking of something: "Didn't you say last time... that you wanted to kill her?"
"Isn't the opportunity right in front of us right now?"
Liu Su turned her head and stared at Lin Jiangnian's half-smile, frowning: "What do you want to say?"
"nothing!"
Lin Jiang laughed young: "I'm just a little curious."
Liu Su's face was expressionless: "If I kill her, will you really not regret it?"
"What do you think?" Lin Jiangnian asked back.
Liu Su stared at Lin Jiangnian's face, then slowly retracted her gaze and fell on Xu Lan, who was not far ahead. She said lightly, "If it had been any earlier, I would have killed her!"
As if he had expected this, Lin Jiangnian glanced at her and asked, "Why don't you kill her now?"
"Lin Hengzhong will be back soon!"
Liu Su stared blankly ahead and said, "Lin Hengzhong has already arrived in Linzhou. If nothing unexpected happens, he'll be here in the next few days..."
"If Xu Lan has an accident at this time, it will definitely cause unnecessary trouble."
Lin Jiangnian stared at her face quietly for a while before he looked thoughtful: "Do you really have other purposes?"
Liu Su glanced at him and did not answer his question.
"What are you talking about?"
Xu Lan, who was strolling alone in front, turned around and saw Lin Jiangnian whispering with the maid beside him.
She immediately turned back with a look of suspicion, looked at Lin Jiangnian, then looked at the maid beside her, with a hint of surprise in her eyes.
it's beautiful!
It was only earlier learned that this maid named Liu Ye was new and was arranged by Zhiyuan to be by Lin Jiangnian's side.
Xu Lan felt something was wrong at that time!
The personal maid of Prince Lin?
Something is wrong!
Just a maid?
Xu Lan had to doubt this because the willow leaf was so beautiful.
Even without makeup, her exquisite appearance is still hard to conceal, even more stunning than Xiao Zhu!
Xu Lan felt a little uneasy, with an indescribable worry.
Especially when she saw the two of them whispering to each other, her worries became even stronger.
disturbed!
"nothing!"
Lin Jiangnian waved his hand and was about to say something when he noticed something and looked back to the side.
"Windward Courtyard?"
Only then did he realize that several people had arrived outside Yingfeng Garden without him noticing!
During the day, the place is deserted, but one can still faintly hear bursts of laughter coming from Yingfeng Garden.
Men and women are so happy.
"Pooh!"
Seeing this scene, Liu Su on the side spat inwardly.
Men who come to this kind of place are not good people.
The women in it are not decent either!
As if she thought of something, she turned her head to look at Lin Jiangnian, but saw that Lin Jiangnian had stopped and was looking up at Yingfengyuan, looking thoughtful.
"Let's go in and take a look!"
Lin Jiangnian stopped at the gate of Yingfengyuan for a moment and suddenly walked inside.
After taking two steps, he seemed to think of something and turned around to see Xu Lan and Liu Su standing there without moving.
"What are you doing in Yingfeng Garden?"
Xu Lan looked at him with some confusion.
Although Liu Su on the side didn't say anything, her eyes showed a bit of contempt and her face was cold and stern.
"Is it strange?"
Lin Jiangnian glanced at the two of them and shook his head: "At this age, this prince should be in a brothel!"
As he spoke, he stepped into Yingfeng Garden.
Seeing this, Xu Lan outside the door showed a hint of anxiety in his eyes. He stomped his feet in anger and chased after him.
Only Liu Su was left standing at the door, watching Lin Jiangnian and Xu Lan walk into Yingfeng Garden with an expressionless face.
This guy... went to a brothel in broad daylight.
What does he want to do?
There seemed to be a hint of anger in his eyes, and he wanted to turn around and leave. But in the end, he gritted his teeth and followed him in.
…
It is normal to visit a brothel, but it is somewhat strange to visit a brothel with a maid!
But if the other party is the Prince of Lin, then it seems normal!
After all, in the eyes of the people of Linjiang City, the Prince of Lin is not normal.
Xu Lan followed Lin Jiangnian and couldn't help asking, "What are you doing in Yingfeng Garden?"
"Looking for someone!"
"Who are you looking for?"
"Su Lu!"
Xu Lan's eyes widened in shock and anger. "You...you...you're attracted to the most beautiful girl again?"
Lin Jiangnian shook his head and didn't waste time explaining to Xu Lan.
This was his second time to Yingfeng Garden. Last time, he was here with Xu Lan and was assassinated.
The female assassin who pretended to be the courtesan Su Lu has not been found yet, which makes Lin Jiangnian somewhat doubt the ability of the Prince Lin's Mansion to do things.
The last time Lin Jiangnian was in Yingfeng Garden, he almost lost his life!
But this time, with Liu Su by his side, Lin Jiangnian felt much more at ease.
Apart from anything else, Liu Su is the person in the world who most doesn't want Lin Jiangnian to die!
Lin Jiangnian's purpose of coming to Yingfeng Garden this time was naturally to meet the most beautiful courtesan in Yingfeng Garden, Su Lu.
Come and see, Lin Kong’s sweetheart!
…
"My name is Su Lu, and I greet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Lin!"
In a quiet room.
Su Lu stood cautiously in the room, lowering her head cautiously and a little fearfully, not daring to breathe.
The person in the room is the Prince of Lin… The Prince of Lin, who is well-known in Linjiang City for being unlearned, ruthless and cruel.
How could she not be afraid?
Chen Yingying’s death is still vivid in her mind. Su Lu, who is also a top courtesan, is extremely nervous and scared... Why did Prince Lin come to see her today?
Could it be that... he's attracted to her?
"Are you Sulu?"
In the room, Lin Jiangnian looked at the woman in front of him. She was quite pretty. If she could be the most popular courtesan, she must be good-looking.
Compared with Chen Yingying, she is on par!
Her delicate and weak appearance can arouse others' desire to protect her. No wonder Lin Kong would rather sacrifice his life to protect her?
"Your Highness, I, I am..." Su Lu spoke cautiously and nervously.
"I wonder what business your Highness has with me?"
"This prince came to see you because he has something to tell you."
Lin Jiangnian nodded calmly, glanced at her, and suddenly asked, "I heard that you are very familiar with Lin Kong?"
Su Lu's eyes suddenly showed a trace of panic, and she immediately said: "Your Highness, I, I and General Lin are just, just..."
"Don't be nervous!"
Lin Jiangnian shook his head and interrupted her: "I came to see you today just to ask you a few questions."
Su Lu lowered her head, feeling increasingly uneasy: "Your Highness, Your Highness, may I ask..."
“…”
In Yingfeng Garden, there is another wing room and attic.
Xu Lan looked outside anxiously and nervously from time to time, and paced back and forth in the room.
"What on earth does that guy want to do?"
"Why would he meet Su Lu alone? In broad daylight, a man and a woman alone in a room..."
"What serious things can I do?!"
Thinking of a possibility, Xu Lan immediately clenched his fists, opened his eyes wide, and an angry expression suddenly appeared on his delicate face.
That bastard, he didn't even let Su Lu go?
She was so angry that she wanted to go find that guy immediately, but she stopped halfway, as if she remembered something and immediately became discouraged.
He stamped his feet angrily, his face full of distress.
In the room, Liu Su looked indifferent. She glanced outside the door and then glanced at Xu Lan's unusual reaction on the other side.
As if he had expected something, the corners of his mouth rose slightly.
This Miss Xu is indeed... interested in that guy!
As for why Lin Jiangnian went to see Su Lu, Liu Su's eyes were clear and she vaguely guessed something.
…
Just as the two people in the room were thinking about their own things, footsteps were heard outside the door.
Lin Jiangnian appeared.
Xu Lan trotted forward, sniffed Lin Jiangnian's scent, and asked, "What did you do?"
"What did you do to Sulu?!"
Facing Xu Lan's questioning, Lin Jiangnian glanced at her and said, "I have something to ask Miss Su!"
"What's up?!"
"secret!"
Lin Jiangnian shook his head without explaining too much. Seeing Xu Lan's suspicious look, he immediately reached out and knocked her on the head.
"What are you thinking about?"
"If this prince has any thoughts about her, do I need to come here?"
Xu Lan covered his head and blinked blankly.
Seems to make sense?
If this guy really wanted to sleep with that woman, he could just have the palace's people tie her up at the door... There's really no need to go through so much trouble, right?
Thinking of this, and not smelling any strange smell on Lin Jiangnian, Xu Lan gradually felt relieved.
However, Hao Xinqi continued to ask: "Then what do you want to do with her?"
"secret!"
"Can't you tell the secret?"
"Is it still a secret if I tell you?"
"Then tell me secretly?"
"no!"
Lin Jiangnian shook his head, "Let's go, it's time to go back!"
"Ah? Just going back?"
Xu Lan was unhappy: "I haven't had enough fun yet!"
"Then you can continue to stay here."
Lin Jiangnian turned around and left. Xu Lan stomped her feet in anger and chased after him.
When a few people were about to leave, some sounds from outside the corridor faintly came into their ears.
"This bastard is too bullying. I've been putting up with him for so long!"
"Song Jue's death is a provocation to the imperial court and a humiliation to all of you present. Lin Jiangnian treats human lives with indifference. Does he really think his Lin family is the local tyrant of Linzhou?"
"Brother Li, can you make a decision? We brothers will listen to you..."
Lin Jiangnian stopped and looked up, his eyes flashing with a strange color.
These sounds...
Sound familiar?
…
Yingfeng Garden, in a private room.
There were several young men in brocade clothes sitting there. They all had angry expressions on their faces and their eyes all fell on the leader sitting at the top seat.
It was Li Qianlin who had not been seen for a long time!
Since being beaten by Lin Jiangnian in the teahouse last time, Li Qianlin stayed at home to recuperate for more than a month and has now fully recovered.
However, there was still a scar on his forehead, which could not be covered up no matter what, making his expression look even more gloomy.
At this moment, he glanced at everyone present and spoke in a low voice.
"Song Jue was my good brother. I feel deeply saddened that he was killed by Lin Jiangnian this time..."
Li Qianlin said in a low voice: "I will naturally avenge this!"
"I have reported this matter to the court, filed a complaint with the emperor in the capital, and have also reported it to the emperor. The court will handle it impartially and give Song Jue an explanation!"
"Where will the court give an explanation? Brother Li, you are confused!"
"That bastard prince is hiding in Linjiang City and acting tyrannically, and even the people in the imperial court can't do anything to him!"
"Brother Li, are you scared? Are you scared by that bastard prince's beating last time?"
Li Qianlin's eyes suddenly flashed with a hint of murderous intent, and he looked at the young man in the corner: "What did you say?!"
The young man was startled by Li Qianlin's gaze, realized that he had said something wrong, and quickly shut up!
Li Qianlin glanced around fiercely, and everyone fell silent.
"I will settle the score with him sooner or later for the humiliation I suffered last time. However, now is not the time..."
Li Qianlin took a deep breath and thought of the humiliation of being beaten in public last time. He was extremely angry.
However, he cannot act rashly at the moment.
Thinking of Song Jue's tragic death, Li Qianlin's hands and feet turned cold, and the anger in his heart was like a basin of cold water poured on him, extinguished instantly.
He didn't expect that this dog prince from this wild land would actually kill people from the imperial court at will!
It's so lawless!
This also made Li Qianlin feel very wary.
"Let him keep jumping around for a while, he'll be dead soon!"
Li Qianlin spoke coldly.
He already had a plan in mind.
Soon, it will be the day of Lin Jiangnian’s death!
Li Qianlin stood up and left.
The young men behind him looked at each other in confusion. Although they didn't know what was going on, no one dared to say anything more.
Li Qianlin pushed open the door of the private room and went out.
After taking only two steps, he suddenly stopped and looked at a familiar figure in front of him, his face changing slightly.
"What a coincidence!"
Not far away, Lin Jiangnian stood there, looking at Li Qianlin, with a slight smile on his face.
"Mr. Li, are you well?"
Li Qianlin's expression suddenly changed.
The young men who came out from behind him also changed their expressions suddenly when they saw Lin Jiangnian.
I was just cursing that bastard prince, and the next second he appeared in front of me?
For a moment, many people felt a chill in their hearts!
"You guys again? It seems like we're really destined to be together."
Lin Jiangnian glanced at the young men behind Li Qianlin. Many of them were familiar faces, whom he had seen in the teahouse last time.
"Lin Jiangnian!"
Li Qianlin's face suddenly turned gloomy. He stared at him intently, suppressing his anger.
There is a dull pain on my forehead!
When enemies meet, they are especially jealous of each other.
Lin Jiangnian looked at Li Qianlin with amusement, and suddenly walked towards him.
This scene made many young men behind him feel uneasy.
What is he going to do now?
What happened at the teahouse last time is still fresh in my mind.
What...does he want to do?
Li Qianlin stared at Lin Jiangnian as he approached step by step. The familiar and disgusting face that made him extremely angry appeared in front of him.
"What are you calling me, Prince?"
Lin Jiangnian stopped in front of Li Qianlin and narrowed his eyes: "Who gave you the courage to call me by my name?"
Li Qianlin's face turned pale as he stared at Lin Jiangnian. His hand, hidden beneath his sleeve, clenched into a fist and trembled slightly.
But the next second, Li Qianlin spoke in a deep, slightly hoarse voice: "Your Highness!"
Lin Jiangnian didn't seem to notice his reaction, and smiled faintly: "Just now, I heard you say... that this prince will die soon?"
"I would like to know...when will he die?"
Lin Jiangnian's blunt questioning was more like a deep humiliation.
Point it out in public!
Pressing forward step by step!
Li Qianlin's face turned pale. He raised his eyes and stared at Lin Jiangnian, gritting his teeth: "Don't go too far!"
"When did this prince go too far?"
Lin Jiangnian spoke lightly.
"This prince is alive and well, yet you say that my death is imminent... Are you cursing me?"
"Who is the one who is going too far?"
Li Qianlin stared at Lin Jiangnian with a gloomy look: "Lin Jiangnian, don't really think that you can really cover the sky with one hand just because Prince Lin is protecting you!"
"If it weren't for King Lin, you would be a complete waste!"
Faced with Li Qianlin's gloomy and angry tone, Lin Jiangnian was not angry at all, and even nodded in agreement.
"You're right, this prince is indeed a waste. But... so what?"
Lin Jiangnian smiled faintly: "Don't you have to be respectful to this loser, this prince?"
"So it seems that you are not even as good as this loser, this prince?"
"Lin Jiangnian?!"
Li Qianlin was furious and could not be forgiven. He believed that a gentleman could be killed but not humiliated. How could he endure Lin Jiangnian humiliating him like this?
"Angry?"
Lin Jiangnian glanced at Li Qianlin's ugly face, which was full of veins and looked like it was about to explode at any time.
Is this the level of mental quality you have?
"What? Do you want to attack me?"
Lin Jiangnian saw his anger and raised the corner of his mouth slightly: "How about this prince give you this chance?"
"This prince went out without any guards today... You can attack me now!"
"If you can injure this prince, I will never seek revenge on you... How do you think?"
No guards?!
No more settling scores later?!
Li Qianlin's heart trembled suddenly, and he subconsciously glanced behind Lin Jiangnian. Apart from Xu Lan, there was only one maid.
You really didn't bring any guards?
Then he...
At this moment, Li Qianlin stared at Lin Jiangnian who was so close to him, and a trace of murderous intent suddenly emerged in his heart.
At this moment, Lin Jiangnian, who had no guards by his side, was a lamb to be slaughtered in his eyes!
Just one thought from him... could cost him his life!
Li Qianlin's expression gradually became ferocious, and murderous intent emerged.
No more settling scores later?
If that were the case, why should he be afraid of him?
He could beat up a useless and unlearned prince with just a flick of his finger!
Lin Jiangnian stood there, motionless, with a slight smile on his lips, looking at him calmly.
However, the murderous intent that surged in Li Qianlin's heart suddenly came to his senses when he saw Lin Jiangnian's calm expression, and his eyes became fearful.
Why is he so confident?
Or... is there some conspiracy? !
Li Qianlin stared at Lin Jiangnian with anger, confusion and suspicion, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
only……
After struggling and hesitating for a long time, he finally held back!
No action!
It was quiet all around.
"waste!"
Lin Jiangnian looked at Li Qianlin in front of him and shook his head.
The voice was soft but powerful.
I could hear everything clearly all around.
Li Qianlin's expression instantly turned red with anger, and he was furious: "What did you say?!"
"This prince has given you this opportunity, but you don't even dare to touch me..."
"You say this prince relies on his father, but what about you? You don't even have this little courage, and you want to harm this prince?"
Lin Jiangnian glanced at him with a hint of pity.
"Before, I thought you might have some courage and ability since you came to Linjiang City alone. Now it seems... you really don't deserve it!"
"It's such a waste of my time to bother with you!"
Lin Jiangnian shook his head and no longer had any interest in the person in front of him.
Turn around and leave.
Li Qianlin is a coward. Such a coward is not worth wasting his time on.
It seemed as if a ball of anger had accumulated in Li Qianlin's chest, burning fiercely.
Lin Jiangnian's humiliating tone, and the contemptuous and pitiful look at the end, were like sharp thorns that deeply hurt his heart.
That was a humiliation, trampling his dignity underfoot in public!
Li Qianlin's blood rushed to his head, and his rationality was instantly overwhelmed. His eyes were red as he stared at Lin Jiangnian's back.
"Lin Jiangnian, prepare to die!"
A thunderous roar was heard.
The anger that had been brewing under Li Qianlin's robe finally burst out!
He suddenly swung his palm and slapped Lin Jiangnian on the head.
Caught off guard!
sneak attack!
No one present expected Li Qianlin to suddenly attack.
I almost held my breath and looked at the scene in disbelief.
"careful?!"
Xu Lan noticed something was wrong at the first moment and immediately called out in panic.
Liu Su's eyes narrowed, but she regained her composure the next second.
Lin Jiangnian stopped and, at the moment Li Qianlin was about to strike out, he waved his sleeves and slapped out with his palm.
Head-on confrontation!
"Bang!"
The internal forces collided, and there was a loud bang.
A figure was instantly blown away and fell heavily to the ground.
All around, there was silence.
Everyone looked at the scene in front of them with stunned eyes!
When they saw Lin Jiangnian still standing there, motionless, many people were shocked...
Li Qianlin, was beaten away?
Was he slapped away by that useless Prince Lin?
What the hell?
Or am I dreaming?
Isn’t that dog prince uneducated and weak?
Then... what's going on?!
There was silence all around, and there was no sound for a long time.
Li Qianlin fell heavily to the ground, feeling severe pain in his chest.
His face turned pale and his head was spinning!
But these are not the most important things.
Li Qianlin was shocked and incredulous, staring at the figure not far away in horror.
At that moment just now, he felt the power of Lin Jiangnian's palm... The surging internal force was no weaker than his!
He, he actually knows martial arts?!
He hid it so deeply?!
Not far away, Lin Jiangnian stood still. He glanced at Li Qianlin indifferently and sneered, "A sneak attack?"
"You really bring shame to your Li family!"
"You're a jerk who can't even defeat me with a sneak attack. If I were you, I'd just commit suicide right here and now!"
Li Qianlin stared at Lin Jiangnian, and the emotions of humiliation and anger burst out to the extreme at this moment.
Qi and blood attack the heart!
"puff!"
He spat out a mouthful of blood and fainted on the spot!
…
Lin Jiangnian turned around, but saw Xu Lan staring at her with a dull look, as if he had seen a ghost.
Li Qianlin is a ninth-grade master, but he was knocked away by this guy with just one palm?
Xu Lan opened her eyes wide in disbelief, unable to believe what she was seeing.
"Let's go."
Lin Jiangnian glanced at her, then glanced at Liu Su who was still calm.
Turn around and leave.
…
"You, why can you beat Li Qianlin?"
On the way back, Xu Lan stared at Lin Jiangnian, as if he wanted to see through him.
Lin Jiangnian's eyes were calm: "Why can't I win?"
"He, he is a ninth-rank master?"
Xu Lan's eyes widened as he suddenly remembered something. He stared at Lin Jiangnian in disbelief: "You, you've already... reached the ninth rank?"
"Any questions?"
Lin Jiangnian glanced at her, his tone relaxed and indifferent.
After a month of diligent study and practice, Lin Jiangnian has indeed entered the ninth level.
Finally, I stepped into the real door of martial arts!
This is also the reason why he dared to cause trouble for Li Qianlin today.
"Li Qianlin..."
Lin Jiangnian squinted his eyes and calculated that it was almost time.
During this month, Li Qianlin was extremely happy in Linjiang City, and the forces behind him were gradually uncovered by the Linwang Mansion.
It's about time to deal with him!
"You're already at the ninth rank?!"
Xu Lan looked at him in disbelief, as if he had seen a ghost.
This guy is already at the ninth level?!
How is that possible?
How long has he been practicing martial arts? !
Just over a month? He's already reached the ninth rank?
Is he still human?!
Moreover, even if he was of the ninth rank, he was only at the same level as Li Qianlin. How could he have won so easily?
"I've already told you that this prince is incredibly gifted and a rare martial arts prodigy!"
Lin Jiangnian glanced at her, as if remembering something, and said playfully, "Just prepare to be a good maid for this prince."
Xu Lan was startled, and then her eyes became dull...
Be, be a maid?
This is it! It’s over!
…
Night falls.
Lin Jiangnian and Liu Su returned to the palace.
As for Xu Lan, he pretended to be dead and deaf and ran back home.
Lin Jiangnian's advancement to the ninth rank was a big shock to her.
When he returned to the palace, Lin Jiangnian saw several figures standing outside the palace.
Zhiyuan appeared at the door and watched Lin Jiangnian and Liu Su return from outside, her eyes moving slightly.
"Your Highness."
"Why are you at the door?"
Lin Jiangnian glanced at her and was about to go in when he heard the sound of a kite next to him.
"My Lord, come back tomorrow!"
“…”