Slaying the Mountain-Crushing Dragon (I wanted to finish this plotline, so this came a little late)

"Thank you."

Lin Shu shook his head gently and didn't press further.

After all, the County Lieutenant's earlier act of hanging up a public notice with a corpse had already been strange enough. One more strange thing hardly mattered.

As for what she was thinking, he wasn't particularly concerned.

They both wanted to leave the city, so they were simply cooperating for the time being. He had plenty of secrets of his own, after all.

Having a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator on their side was a good thing, all in all.

"Actually, there isn't much to discuss. County Lieutenant, please go back and wait a few days. If an opportunity really does arise, we can talk more then."

Lin Shu wasn't sure just how much River-Crossing Dragon could arrange.

"It's fine. I don't need to go back. I can share a room with her." Gu Nanzhi pointed at the plump young woman beside them.

Since she planned to take part in this matter, she naturally wanted to make her presence felt before the Immortal Scion.

But when she said that, Yun Niang froze in place.

County Lieutenant Gu... was already going to live in the same courtyard as Big Brother Lin?

She lightly clenched her sleeve, a pang of regret rising in her heart.

If only her cultivation were a little stronger. Perhaps then she could be like County Lieutenant Gu and help her benefactor shoulder some of his burdens.

Instead of being able to do nothing but sit in a room and fret.

"I don't mind." Yun Niang dispelled her thoughts and hurriedly nodded.

Lin Shu was also a little surprised.

Even though he didn't want to meddle in other people's affairs, this County Lieutenant was being a little too enthusiastic. It was enough to make anyone suspicious.

But