That night, Lin Shuguang went to the Jin Family estate.
At the drinking table, Master Jin's hearty laughter rang out again and again. Lin Shuguang was no timid, awkward novice either, and the two enjoyed their conversation.
Once the drinks had flowed freely, Master Jin also revealed his desire to forge a closer relationship with Lin Shuguang.
But Lin Shuguang had no interest in any of the Jin Family's young ladies present. He kept his gaze straight ahead and refused to pick up on Master Jin's hints about a marriage alliance.
Master Jin was an old fox himself. Seeing this, he acted as though nothing had happened and did not pursue the subject.
As the banquet was drawing to a close, Master Jin gifted Lin Shuguang a shop under his ownership. "I can arrange someone to manage it for you. It's right in the city center."
Over the course of a single meal, Lin Shuguang had transformed into a shop owner.
Master Jin personally arranged for someone to take him home.
Steward Zhou stood bowed beside the desk. Holding a wineglass, Master Jin said slowly, "Before long, even I may only be able to look up to him... I hope our Jin Family can win him over."
Steward Zhou wore an unreadable expression. "Master Jin, you're a Viscera Refining Stage martial artist."
Master Jin shook his head. "I don't have the foundation of Bone Tempering Hundred Resonances. My Organ Refinement cultivation is only good for intimidating people in Huai City. Those powerhouses who've fought their way through bloodshed are destined to reach the summit... It won't be long. Just watch."
Lin Shuguang would return to Demon Martial in a few days, so he began a Peaceful Years cultivation life.
On the third day after Meng Shenzhou left, Qi Lin