Chapter 75: Despicable Means

  Lin Zhong wore a black night-traveling outfit, swiftly darting through the darkness with his mid-stage Qi refinement and naturally mastering the flying eaves and walking on walls technique of the Jianghu.

  Moreover, the senses of a cultivator are several times more sensitive than those of ordinary people, and they can often perceive the slightest movement in their surroundings before others do.

  The town of Wuliuyuan is just that big, and the residence of Town Head Liu is not far away. Lin Zhong didn't dawdle, carefully and quietly sneaking along.

  Before long, he arrived near the residence of Liu Zhenchang. He stood in front of the courtyard wall, gazing intently for a moment, and after not finding any restrictions or traps, his body made a "whooshing" sound as he directly jumped over the wall into the courtyard, with very nimble movements.

  After he entered the Liu family residence, a figure suddenly appeared in the darkness not far away, like a ghost.

  "This kid is still quite cautious in his actions, and has great willpower. He's actually not bad material, it's just that his innate talent for cultivating immortality is slightly lacking..."

  Yang Fan muttered to himself, his figure as swift as the wind, casually and leisurely following Lin Zhong.

  He has already entered omniscient mode, his life is as thin as merging with the surrounding environment, and he understands all the changes around him.

  Wow!

  Yang Fan also jumped over the wall into the courtyard, but in fact he was grasping the situation of the entire Liu family compound, and Lin Zhong's every move was his focus.

  Both of them sneaked into the house, but Lin Zhong was extremely cautious and careful, while Yang Fan seemed very calm and composed.

  Lin Zhong entered the Liu family's courtyard and went straight to a room on the south side without any hesitation or pause, his movements very familiar.

  Yang Fan's face showed a thoughtful expression, and he continued to observe.

  After arriving at the side of the house, Lin Zhong squatted down, looked around, and after confirming that no one was there again, he lightly placed his palm on the door and guided in spiritual energy.

  Ouch!

  He soon opened the door with his magical power and quickly flashed in, then closed the door.

  Although it was still nighttime and the room was pitch black, the cultivator's eyesight far surpassed that of ordinary people. Looking around at the arrangement of the room, it seemed to be a boudoir, with wisps of alluring, warm fragrance wafting through the air.

  Lin Zhong carefully approached the bedside, gazing at the woman who was quietly asleep, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes, he stretched out his hand and gently stroked her cheek.

  "Man Xiang...... Man Xiang......"

  Lin Zhong whispered a few words in the woman's ear.

  Before long, the woman on the bed woke up with a start, opened her beautiful eyes, and saw someone in front of her. She opened her mouth wide, ready to scream.

  "It's me!"

  Lin Zhong covered her mouth and called out in a low voice.

  "It's you..."

  After a moment, the woman returned to normal, seeing that it was Lin Zhong, she felt both surprised and embarrassed.

  "Lin Lang, it's deep in the night now, you've entered my chamber, what brings you here..."

  It turned out that this woman was actually Liu Zhenzhang's daughter, Liu Manxiang.

  Yang Fan hid outside the door, with a strange expression on his face, and whispered: "When did Lin Zhong get hooked up with the town mayor's daughter?"

  "In a few days, Young Master Yang will compete with Hu Banzhen in medical skills, and you are also one of the parties involved. During this period, is there any unexpected event or change in your physical condition?"

  Lin Zhong grasped Liu Manxiang's hand, his face full of concern.

  "Wooo..."

  Liu Manxiang immediately threw herself into Lin Zhong's arms and began to sob quietly.

  "What exactly happened, you tell me."

  Lin Zhong said in a deep voice.

  "That Hu Banzhen doesn't know what he's done to my body, and can make my illness relapse at any time. When it relapses, I feel numb and weak all over, with a high fever that lasts for days on end. He also threatened me, saying that if I don't cooperate, they'll take action against my father..."

  Liu Manxiang wept and said, tears streaming down her face.

  Lin Zhong couldn't bear it and comforted her for a while before asking again: "What did Hu Bànxiān want you to cooperate with?"

  "He asked me to cooperate with him in the medical skills competition in a few days... no matter what the outcome is, Young Master Yang will ultimately lose..."

  Liu Manxiang said in a low voice.

  "How could this be? This Hu Banzhen is actually so despicable, it seems that the young master's consideration is also extremely thorough."

  Lin Zhong gritted his teeth and said.

  "Lin Lang...... what should I do?"

  Liu Manxiang said with a bewildered and helpless expression.

  "Don't worry, Master Yang's medical skills are superb, and we will also protect your whole family."

  Lin Zhong said with a confident face.

  "By the way, I heard you were injured some time ago. Father was strict and didn't let me go out..."

  "My illness was originally very serious, but since Young Master Yang returned home, I immediately recovered. Now, not only have I fully recovered, but my magical powers have also greatly increased, and I can now rival that Hu Half Immortal."

  Lin Zhong smiled and said.

  "Yang Gongzi actually has such ability, I had heard of his great name in town before."

  Liu Manxiang curiously said.

  "Yes, you are also my benefactor."

  Lin Zhong said with a serious face.

  "Can Master Yang cure my illness?" Liu Man Xiang asked hesitantly.

  If she can't eradicate the disease from her body, she will be threatened by Hu Banzhen at all times.

  "I've also examined your illness and couldn't find any clues, I'll have Young Master Yang come over to take a look another day."

  Lin Zhong hesitated and said.

  "But... in two days, Hu Bansi will come over and wait for my final reply. If I don't agree, he'll take action against my father." Liu Mansiang said with a worried face.

  "In two more days, it will be time for a medical showdown."

  Lin Zhong's expression changed slightly: "I'll let the young master come over tomorrow night to help you with your illness."

  "Hmm." Liu Man Xiang replied in a low voice.

  "Hehe, better strike while the iron is hot, let me help Miss Liu take a look now."

  A gentle male voice echoed in the room.

  "Who is it?" Liu Man Xiang was frightened and lost her composure.

  "It's Gongzi..." Lin Zhong's face changed color.

  Ouch!

  The door opened and Yang Fan walked into the room with a calm and composed demeanor, his movements as smooth as if he were walking through his own front door.

  Lin Zhong hastily got up and quickly closed the door, saying in a low voice: "Be careful, young master."

  Yang Fan smiled: "There's no one around, what's the harm in opening the door? It's you two who are sneaking around here..."

  As soon as they heard this, Lin Zhong and Liu Man Xiang's faces both turned red. The latter even buried her head in the quilt, not daring to see anyone, secretly thinking: Now that we've been discovered, how shameful!

  She is a lady of good family, who in the dead of night, secretly meets with a man in her boudoir; if this were to get out, she would certainly lose her reputation.

  "I've made a fool of myself in front of Master..." Lin Zhong's face was somewhat thicker, and he quickly recovered.

  Yang Fan's smile on his face was retracted, and he glanced at him, saying: "This matter will be discussed after we return."

  Yang Fan immediately transmitted his divine sense to him: "The difference between the immortal and the mortal is just a thought, but it's as deep as an abyss. Take care of yourself."

  Lin Zhong's face suddenly turned pale, his mind trembled, and he broke out in a cold sweat.

  He was shocked by Yang Fan's telepathic transmission, but even more so by the other party's reminder that made his heart tremble.

  In the world of cultivating immortals, there is no lack of love between men and women, but it can only be limited to "fellow practitioners".

  Imagine a cultivator in the foundation building stage with a lifespan of 200 years falling in love with an ordinary woman who only has several decades to live, what would be the outcome?

  Watching with open eyes as one's loved one grows old, youth is no more, bit by bit declining until white-haired and aged.

  In the end, not only was his heart and soul in pain, but also the great way of longevity and many years of bitter cultivation were all turned to dust, adding to his sorrow.

  Xian Fan's love is a forbidden love. In the Xian Xian world, everyone views it as a great taboo.

  It wasn't until Yang Fan was born that Lin Zhong would have such a big reaction.

  "In short, Miss Liu, let Yang take a look at your condition."

  Yang Fan came back in front of the bed again.

  "Yes, young master."

  Liu Manxiang's face still had a hint of residual redness, and in the pitch-black room, he couldn't see Lin Zhong's pale expression at that moment.

  Yang Fan naturally placed his hand on Liu Man Xiang's wrist, closed his eyes and probed her internal condition.

  Lin Zhong looked at Yang Fan with a tense face.

  A moment later, Yang Fan withdrew his hand, lightly spat out a mouthful of turbid air, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes.

  "Master, how is Man Xiang's illness..." Lin Zhong asked anxiously.

  "Calm down, calm down."

  Yang Fan stood up, his hands clasped behind his back, and paced lightly in the room, as if brewing something.

  (In the wee hours, I'm posting a bit earlier today because I'll be on the road later, hehe.)