World-Walking Disciple Gu Nanzhi (New book seeking monthly tickets and follow-up reads~)

"We congratulate Master Lin on his promotion, wishing Master Lin blessings as vast as the East Sea!"

"Wishing Master Lin a lifespan as long as the Southern Mountains!"

"May your descendants fill your halls!"

The congratulatory messages grew increasingly outlandish, mainly because the sheer number of people made it difficult to keep track.

After just one night of deliberation, the shopkeepers on Four Directions Street quickly shifted their allegiance.

They began lining up in the alley outside the Broken Firewood Courtyard from early morning.

Peace Money couldn't be spoken of directly; it had to be referred to as a congratulatory gift.

This was to avoid the appearance that Master Lin had bullied someone and forced them to hand over their wealth.

In contrast, the common folk seemed less discerning.

They huddled in small groups, timidly approaching, their faces plastered with forced smiles that couldn't hide the bitterness in their eyes.

They held out the damp silver and copper coins, soaked with sweat.

Hesitantly, they mumbled, "Filial Respect... Filial Respect to Master Lin."

After paying silver to one Wolf Lord and Liu Zhen, and then being thoroughly fleeced by Tian Jingyuan, it hadn't even been half a month before another Master Lin appeared.

"..."

Yun Niang leaned against the door inside, watching the courtyard through the window.

She dared not show herself, so only Dong Cheng handled the collection of money.

This Young Wolf, ever since arriving on Four Directions Street, had never experienced such prestige; his face was practically splitting from smiling.

It wasn't until the young man walked up behind him that Dong Cheng snapped back to attention, quickly forcing a smile. "Master Lin, you're awake!"

"Take the items, and return that Filial Respect money."

Lin Shu yawned sleepily, "We'll talk about it next month."

"Heh heh, I understand!"

Dong Cheng specifically placed the scattered silver and copper coins on a separate table, keeping them distinct and not mixed.

He hadn't forgotten what Master Lin had said at the time.

The man simply disdained such small sums stained with blood, sweat, and mud, finding it beneath him to even dirty his hands. If one were to take, they should take like Liu Zhen, a fat pig!

One haul like that would be enough for these paupers to earn for dozens of lifetimes.

"Did you hear that? Hurry up and disperse!" Dong Cheng reprimanded.

Even though the Young Wolf's attitude was somewhat harsh, for the poor men gathered outside the courtyard, these words were like heavenly music.

They cautiously observed the Fierce Wolf's expression.

Upon confirming he wasn't joking, a look of disbelief and joy finally broke through their poverty-stricken faces.

"Thank you, Master Lin, for your mercy!"

No matter how many times the Fierce Wolf of Four Directions Street had changed, this was the first time such a thing had happened.

As the crowd inside receded like a tide.

Dong Cheng grabbed the gold ornaments and jade pieces, stuffing them into a bundle. "I'll go exchange them for silver. Oh, right... Master Lin, regarding White Tiger Hall..."

Having finally achieved a comfortable life, he naturally wished for it to last.

"Go ahead for now."

Lin Shu rubbed his stomach.

No wonder that fried dough stick vendor had run so fast after seeing his face earlier.

The food he sold didn't seem very hygienic.

As for White Tiger Hall, which Dong Cheng had mentioned...

Now that he had finally secured his territory and could sleep soundly, waking up again meant more trouble.

If he calculated carefully, he must have offended them three times already?

These people were, at most, Qi Refining cultivators. If he worked harder to earn more Virtue Coins and Evil Coins, he should still be able to catch up.

No use thinking too much; he'd take it one step at a time.

"Congratulations on your promotion, Master Lin~"

With no outsiders in the courtyard, Yun Niang finally emerged from the house, a rare radiant smile on her face, her steps even lighter.

It was as if a long-held worry had finally been lifted.

"You just woke up, I'll prepare something for you to eat."

"..."

Lin Shu stared at her graceful retreating figure, his gaze flickering.

Just now, Yu Sheng seemed to have said that the Little Widow had absorbed some Azure Qi.

No wonder Le Cheng was so happy.

Lin Shu didn't have much of an opinion on this. After all, logically speaking, she had been in contact with Immortal Scions much earlier than he had, and had supported this family through washing and mending clothes.

It was only right that she received some good fortune.

If Yu Sheng really had to choose, she would probably give all the Azure Qi to Yun Niang and not a single wisp to Lin Shu.

Lin Shu was just curious if she had also learned the Blue Bird Qi-Guiding Art, or some other immortal technique.

They could be considered to be from the same sect.

If he had time tonight, they could completely exchange experiences.

"Eh!"

Yun Niang was just about to close the courtyard gate when she saw several figures emerge from a corner.

They were all boys around thirteen or fourteen years old, with strong physiques but miserable appearances.

Their clothes were tattered, and their faces were covered in bloodstains and swelling.

They didn't speak, lowered their eyes, and after approaching the courtyard gate, they all knelt down and kowtowed several times towards the inside.

Then, they fled the alley as if they were escaping.

"So good."

Yun Niang's smile grew even sweeter.

There were too many unfortunate people in Blackwater City, and she couldn't save them all.

But for these people to encounter a benefactor was their greatest fortune, just like herself.

She reached out to close the door again, but at the end of her line of sight, a very beautiful woman appeared.

The woman looked slightly older than her, tall and slender, a head taller than ordinary girls.

Although she wore a uniform similar to that of a constable, it did not conceal her beauty in the slightest.

Instead, it made the woman appear gentle and mature, yet with a hint of heroism.

Two completely different temperaments were perfectly blended in one person.

Yun Niang's eyes showed a hint of envy.

"Go back inside."

Just then, a hand from behind her casually pulled her back, and the young man's slightly thin back completely shielded her.

There was no room for negotiation in his calm voice.

"Okay." Yun Niang nodded obediently and quickly returned to the house.

They must have important matters to discuss, which required a quiet environment.

Moreover, her identity was somewhat unsavory, and she couldn't cause trouble for her benefactor.

"Is it convenient for me to come in and chat?"

The strange woman smiled, first looked up at the top of the Broken Firewood Courtyard, and then her gaze fell on the young man.

She politely stopped at the threshold: "You should have guessed who I am."

"It's not particularly convenient, and I can't quite figure it out." Lin Shu crossed his arms and leaned lazily against the door.

He had never survived by brute force.

Let alone encountering a true great cultivator, even when facing the two ordinary constables who came to visit with Yan Jin and Bai Feng back then, Lin Shu knew when to be honest and wouldn't act recklessly.

This woman was not right.

The woman's action of looking up at the top of the firewood yard made Lin Shu recall Yu Sheng's words just now.

Below the Foundation Establishment Realm, it was difficult to notice the formation within the courtyard in a short period of time.

"Don't misunderstand, I am not an arrogant person, nor do I think everyone in the city must know me."

The strange woman's smile held a hint of emotion as she gently shook her head: "But the moment I appeared, in just one breath, you looked at me three times."

"The first glance, you looked at my chest, to be precise, at this Wave-Riding Purple Flood Dragon on my collar."

"After confirming my identity, you looked at my face the second time. You were wondering if I was Chang Yi's mother, but you found that the age didn't match. After all, I am only twenty-seven years old, and I don't look like it, so you thought I must be some relative of his."

"The third glance, you looked back at my chest, and then at my legs. This indicates that you care more about a woman's chest shape than her legs, and you are quite satisfied."

"Being able to pay attention to these things suggests that you are certain I won't harm you."

The woman finished speaking slowly, her expression becoming a little more serious: "Gu Nanzhi, Blackwater City County Lieutenant, Chang Yi's maternal aunt."

"I'm saying these things because I'm somewhat amazed by Greedy Wolf's meticulousness, but I truly bear no ill will in visiting this time. Can we now have an honest conversation?"

"..."

Lin Shu raised his eyebrows, remained silent for a moment, then turned and said indifferently: "Actually, I'm not particularly satisfied."

He really hated people with such keen observation skills.

"A lie."

Gu Nanzhi also stood with her arms crossed, her chin tilted up slightly with confidence.

"Don't be afraid of her. She's full of immortal aura, but she's just a World-Walking Disciple. Even if she finds me, she won't dare to do anything. She'll have to treat me with respect!"

An indignant, childish voice sounded in Lin Shu's mind.

Clearly, Lin Shu wasn't the only one displeased by Gu Nanzhi's deliberate display of superiority.

The white, tender baby, only half an arm long, stood on the bed with a puffed-out chest.

She had wanted to cross her arms to add to her imposing presence, but after glancing at her own green bellyband, she remembered what she would look like as a young girl. She had no choice but to dejectedly lower them, clenching her two small fists tightly.

"What's so great about having big breasts!"