NOVEL WEB Chapter 49
Zhang Tie?
In a moment, Lin Yuan confirmed the identity of the person outside without a doubt.
What is he here to do?
“In the past few days, Uncle Tie has been coming by every day, seems like he’s looking for something urgent from older brother,” Lin Xianyu explained softly.
“Open the door.”
Lin Yuan nodded slightly.
Regardless of what Zhang Tie was looking for, it didn’t matter to him. Now, he was not afraid of any trouble.
With the permission granted, Lin Xianyu immediately walked over and opened the door, a delicate smile appearing on her face: “Uncle Tie, you’re here again? Please come in!”
“Xiao Yu, has your older brother returned?”
Without any other words, Zhang Tie went straight to the point.
Lin Xianyu smiled and stepped aside, revealing Lin Yuan’s figure.
“Xiao Yuan, you’ve finally come back!”
Zhang Tie’s eyes lit up instantly.
He was dressed in black and red bailiff attire, with a long sword at his waist. Upon entering, he burst into laughter, saying:
“Xiao Yuan, Uncle Tie is here to tell you some good news! From now on, you can directly inherit your father’s bailiff position without waiting until you’re eighteen!”
Upon hearing this,
Ji Ling, not far away, couldn’t help showing a strange expression and almost burst into laughter.
What a joke!
A bailiff?
With Lin Yuan’s cultivation and strength, if it weren’t for the restrictions of merit, he could directly serve as a chief officer even in the Demon Suppression Bureau!
…
Lin Yuan fell silent for a moment, his lowered gaze deepening.
It was quiet all around, with only Zhang Tie’s laughter echoing. However, he soon realized that the atmosphere was off, and his laughter gradually stopped, his expression becoming somewhat awkward.
Lin Xianyu swiftly stepped in to ease the tension, her voice clear and curious: “Uncle Tie, weren’t we supposed to wait until he’s eighteen to inherit? Why the sudden change?”
“Well, who cares about that? Anyway, this is good news…”
Zhang Tie’s gaze flickered slightly.
Anyone with discerning eyes could see that there was more to it.
Lin Xianyu wisely remained silent.
She walked over to Ji Ling, took her hand and walked out, waving to Zhang Tie: “Uncle, Uncle, Ji sister and I are going out for a stroll. You and older brother can chat.”
“Go ahead.”
Zhang Tie quickly nodded.
In the yard, the two remaining people fell into a momentary silence.
After a while,
Lin Yuan smiled lightly and spoke first: “Uncle Tie, thank you for the kindness. However, I have other plans now. It would be troublesome for Uncle Tie to decline the bailiff position on my behalf.”
Zhang Tie was taken aback.
For your information, the bailiff position was a stable and coveted job that many envied but couldn’t achieve in Black Mountain City.
While there were other reasons for his decision, Zhang Tie genuinely felt happy for Lin Yuan.
He didn’t expect him to refuse?
“Xiao Yuan, you must not act rashly!”
After a brief moment of shock, Zhang Tie reacted, his expression anxious as he earnestly advised: “Although the bailiff position is low, in Black Mountain City, who wouldn’t give us some face?”
“And think about it, if you become a bailiff, would those land thugs who had troubled you before dare to approach you? They would see you like a cat seeing a mouse, eager to keep their distance!”
“And…”
He continued to talk incessantly, while Lin Yuan just smiled.
Waiting until Zhang Tie paused, he spoke softly, “Uncle Tie, I know you’re looking out for me. But this matter, I believe you’re only following orders…”
At the words, Zhang Tie’s eyes widened suddenly, staring at him blankly.
“Xiao Yuan…”
Lin Yuan raised his hand to stop his words, saying calmly, “Uncle Tie, when you go back, report our conversation truthfully. Trust me, they won’t give you a hard time.”
Zhang Tie fell silent immediately, his gaze becoming complex, feeling like this close friend’s son was now a stranger to him for the first time.
In truth, he had been unable to figure it out since he arrived.
Lin Yuan, the son of an ordinary bailiff, was somehow favored by the Captain of the Demon Suppression Bureau.
The other person had personally come to the county office, yet the task given was such a trivial matter that even the county magistrate was surprised.
Yes, a trivial matter.
The appointment or dismissal of a bailiff was enough to determine the fate of an ordinary person.
But for the Demon Suppression Bureau, it was truly a matter of little importance, hardly worth mentioning!!
Before long.
Zhang Tie walked out with a somewhat dazed expression.
Just as he stepped out of the main gate, a carriage came speeding over, pedestrians on the way quickly evading, yet none dared to voice a complaint.
He took a quick glance and swiftly took a small step back himself.
There was a whale pattern conspicuously displayed on the carriage.
It was the emblem of the Great Whale Gang!
This was not like those street gangs formed by hoodlums, who would bow and nod even at the sight of a bailiff, but a real powerhouse, ranking as the second largest guild in the Great Li Dynasty!
Suddenly, the carriage came to a sharp halt, leaving a long mark on the ground from the wheel.
Curious, Zhang Tie observed, unsure why the Great Whale Gang’s carriage had stopped here. Was there a haunting incident?
That shouldn’t be the case.
While the Great Whale Gang would often act promptly to handle such supernatural events, the officials in government were generally informed as well.
Zhang Tie hadn’t heard of any haunting nearby.
At this moment, the curtain of the carriage was drawn back, revealing a sturdy figure inside.
“Master Zhang?”
Zhang Tie was surprised.
He naturally recognized Zhang Baoyi, the Deputy Branch Hall Master of the Great Whale Gang, a rare sight at ordinary times.
Seeing the bigshot look around, he stretched out his hand to open the door curtain.
Once again, a middle-aged man walked out from inside.
With a robust physique, dressed in brocade robes, and tiger eyes exuding the dignity typical of a long-term high status.
“If Master Zhang is the one opening the curtain, could it be that person…”
Zhang Tie was immensely astonished. While he had never seen him before, the identity of the other party was self-evident.
Branch Hall Master of the Great Whale Gang!
This was a big shot in the truest sense!
Back when this man’s offspring got married, the county officials from several nearby small cities had personally visited to offer their congratulations, including Black Mountain City.
‘The Branch Hall Master of the Great Whale Gang is here, something big must have happened!’
As Zhang Tie nervously speculated, he followed the movements of the Branch Hall Master and Master Zhang intently with his gaze.
Soon, they stopped in their tracks.
Standing before him.
Zhang Tie’s thoughts lagged for a moment, staring dumbfounded at the magnate who was usually out of reach, momentarily forgetting to react.
How could this guy not even bat an eye?
Furrowing his brow, Zhang Baoyi assessed the bailiff blocking the doorway, then remembered Lin Yuan’s father’s status. His expression, which had been slightly displeased, turned amiable once more, and he politely said, “Friend, could you step aside a bit?”