Lin Yu made up his mind and then said, "Since that's the case, I'll buy this pill. But could you tell me who owns this shop? I want to know their purpose in opening it. If their shop can provide some useful information, I'm willing to offer 100,000 spirit stones, or even more."
"One hundred thousand spirit stones!" The shopkeeper gasped.
You should know that his shop can usually acquire five or six hundred spirit stones at a time.
"I really don't know who he is!" The shopkeeper shook his head. "But his shop is run by a woman."
"What did that woman look like?" Lin Yu pressed.
"The woman was very beautiful, and I even know her surname and given name." The shopkeeper stopped abruptly, as if he had thought of something, and quickly covered his mouth.
Seeing his expression, Lin Yu guessed what was going on. He smiled faintly and said, "It's alright, I can wait for her. I just don't believe she can resist such a huge temptation!"
"How could you do this? I already told you I don't know who he is! How could you force me to tell you?!" The shopkeeper's face flushed red as he glared at Lin Yu.
"I'm not forcing you, I'm just giving you a reminder," Lin Yu said with a smile, looking at the shopkeeper. "I think this news will cause quite a stir."
"Hmph!" the shopkeeper scoffed. "You think I'd fall for that?"
"Hehe, I didn't say that." Lin Yu chuckled, then turned and left.
Watching Lin Yu's retreating figure, the shopkeeper's expression shifted several times before he growled, "You just wait, you're not getting away!"
Lin Yu didn't go far, but strolled around the streets. After wandering around this commercial street for a while, Lin Yu headed towards the City Lord's Mansion. Now he needed to find that old steward and figure out his situation.
However, although the commercial street was bustling, it was also very chaotic. After wandering around for a while, Lin Yu found that this street was not the way to the City Lord's Mansion, so he had no choice but to bypass it and return directly to the direction of the City Lord's Mansion.
"Young Master, you're finally back." The old steward greeted him as soon as he returned to the City Lord's Mansion.
"Hmm, where are the others?" Lin Yu asked.
"I've taken them all to another place, a courtyard in the western part of the city, which is reserved specifically for an inn. I'll take you there now," the old steward said, leading Lin Yu towards the west of the city.
"By the way, young master, someone from the city lord's mansion has come to ask when you will be returning," the old steward said.
"I haven't agreed to them yet," Lin Yu said casually.
"But the young master and the others said that if you don't agree, those people probably won't let it go!" the old butler said worriedly.
"Don't worry," Lin Yu reassured the old steward. "I know what I'm doing. I'll go to that courtyard now. If those people dare to cause trouble, then don't blame me for not showing any mercy."
The old steward watched Lin Yu's retreating figure and secretly shook his head. He didn't think Lin Yu was exaggerating, but since it was the city lord who had given the order, he, as an old servant, couldn't say anything. So, he could only remain silent.
Accompanied by the old butler, Lin Yu quickly arrived at a courtyard in the west of the city.
Lin Yu looked around the courtyard. The layout of the courtyard was very simple, even inferior to that of an ordinary house. The courtyard wall was not high, and the only fence was made of wood.
"Is the person living here that young lady?" Lin Yu asked the old butler.
"Yes, this is indeed the young lady." The old butler nodded.
"Then go and report it," Lin Yu said.
"Yes, young master, please wait a moment!" The old butler nodded, then turned and left.
Not long after, the old butler returned to the courtyard.
He bowed respectfully to Lin Yu and said, "Young Master, our young lady said that you are welcome to come in."
Lin Yu nodded slightly, then stepped into the courtyard.
The courtyard was empty except for a table, a chair, and a window.
"Miss, the young master has arrived," the old butler said respectfully.
"Hmm~" A soft sound came from the room.
A moment later, the door opened, and a young woman in a purple dress walked out of the room.
The girl in the purple dress looked to be only seventeen or eighteen years old. She had a beautiful face, a slender figure, fair skin, willow-leaf eyebrows, almond eyes, and cherry lips. Overall, she was a charming young woman.
However, the girl's gaze towards Lin Yu was filled with icy coldness, seemingly carrying a sense of hostility, which left Lin Yu somewhat puzzled.
"Who are you?" The girl stared coldly at Lin Yu, her voice somewhat shrill.
Lin Yu paused for a moment, then smiled and asked, "Young lady, may I ask why you wanted to arrest me?"
"Arrest you?" A mocking glint flashed across the girl's face. "I don't know what you're talking about! I only know you're the city lord's son, so I must hand you over to him!"
Hearing the girl's answer, Lin Yu was stunned. He hadn't expected that his first reaction after being captured would be to hand him over to his father.
This girl's way of thinking is truly unique.
"How about this, young lady, you let me go, and then I'll give you the things, okay?" Lin Yu said.
"Haha, do you think you can make that decision?" The girl sneered, her eyes filled with disdain. "I advise you not to try anything funny. If you dare to talk nonsense with me again, it won't just be as simple as arresting you. I can make you wish you were dead!"
Lin Yu was speechless upon hearing this; he hadn't expected this little girl to have such a temper.
"Since that's the case, there's no need for us to continue talking. If you don't hand me over to my father, then naturally I won't take the things out!" Lin Yu sneered and turned to leave.
Seeing Lin Yu turn to leave, the girl's expression finally changed.
"Wait!" the girl exclaimed.
"Hmm? Is there anything else?" Lin Yu turned his head and asked, puzzled.
"If you dare leave, I'll kill you!" The girl's face turned unusually grim.
"You're not going to kill me?" Lin Yu was stunned for a moment.
"That's right, I won't kill you for now, but I won't let you live for long either. I'll slowly torture you to death!" the girl said viciously.
Hearing the girl's words, Lin Yu smiled. He hadn't expected her to have such a trick up her sleeve. This girl was indeed quite interesting.
"Hehe, how are you going to torment me?" Lin Yu laughed.