NOVEL WEB Chapter 50
“Oh, okay…alright!”
Zhang Tie finally came to his senses and awkwardly took a step to the side.
“Thank you.”
Zhang Baoyi stepped forward to knock on the door.
Beside him, Sun Youwei smiled and asked Zhang Tie, “Do you know Master Lin?”
Still surprised that the leader of the Whale Gang had initiated conversation with him, Zhang Tie was once again stunned by the question.
Master Lin? Lin?
“It’s Lin Yuan.”
Seeing Zhang Tie’s confusion, Sun Youwei probably understood that their relationship with Lin Yuan was just casual, but still explained with a smile.
“Oh, I and Lin Yuan’s father were colleagues and had a good relationship in the past…”
Before he could finish his sentence, Zhang Tie suddenly froze.
It wasn’t until this moment that Zhang Tie fully woke up from his confusion, his face showing an incredulous expression.
Who?
Lin Yuan?
Master of the hall!?
Zhang Tie slowly widened his eyes, his mouth, and jaw almost dropping to the ground, almost thinking he was hearing things.
No, when did Lin Yuan become the hall master of the Whale Gang?
“Lord…Lord Sun, could you have mistaken the person? The Lin Yuan who lives here has not even come of age…”
Gathering his courage, Zhang Tie cautiously raised his doubts.
Perhaps it’s a case of same name, same surname!
Upon hearing this, Sun Youwei shook his head with a smile, saying no more.
At this moment, the courtyard door opened, and Lin Yuan’s figure appeared behind the door.
“Boss!”
Zhang Baoyi respectfully stepped back, “Did I disturb your rest? Allow me to introduce, this is the branch hall master of our hall!”
Finishing his words, he turned to Sun Youwei and said, “Boss, this is Master Lin!”
“Lin Yuan greets the hall master.”
Lin Yuan smiled graciously, not humble but not overly assertive.
Yesterday, Zhang Baoyi had already mentioned this matter and vowed that, knowing the hall master’s character, he would definitely come to visit today.
As expected!
Sun Youwei’s eyes were complex as he scrutinized Lin Yuan for a while before sighing, “A hero emerges from youth! It’s only when I see my old buddy Lin that I truly feel the approach of twilight.”
“The Hall Master is still in his prime, with abundant vitality. Where is there any talk of twilight? Please come in.”
Lin Yuan gestured for the two to enter.
For martial artists who had already entered the True Gang realm, being in their fifties or sixties can still be considered prime, after all, the theoretical lifespan is three hundred years.
Even if they have suffered some hidden injuries and a reduced lifespan, it should not be less than two hundred!
Nodding slightly at the bewildered Zhang Tie beside him, Lin Yuan turned and returned to the courtyard.
Bang!
The slight sound of the door closing startled Zhang Tie.
He swallowed hard, with thoughts of the lively exchange between Lin Yuan and the Whale Gang branch hall master still fresh in his mind, he barely made it back to the county yamen.
Walking towards him was a young man dressed in dark robes with a tiger embroidered on the front.
“Captain!”
Startled, Zhang Tie quickly saluted.
With the mission left unfinished, he was feeling a bit anxious.
“Well, where’s the person?”
The captain in dark robes spoke calmly.
Recalling what Lin Yuan had said, Zhang Tie nervously replied, “He said he had other plans, so he declined the position as a bailiff. He also said… to inform you in his own words, that you wouldn’t hold it against me.”
As he spoke, he secretly observed the expression of the young man in dark robes.
It may have been his imagination, but Zhang Tie couldn’t help but feel that the revered Demon Suppression Bureau captain in front of him seemed to have let out a sigh of relief?
“Uh, that’s fine then.”
The captain in dark robes nodded, just as Lin Yuan had foretold, showing no displeasure or blame, then turned and left.
Suddenly remembering something, Zhang Tie spoke up, “By the way, Captain!”
“Yes?”
The young man in dark robes stopped and turned back.
Years come to a stop looking back.
“When I came back, I happened to see a branch hall master of the Whale Gang visiting Lin Yuan. He addressed him as…Master Lin,” Zhang Tie said cautiously.
Whale Gang?
The youth in dark robes seemed pensive, nodding slightly before striding away.
Surveying the simple yet tidy courtyard.
Sun Youwei’s gaze was peculiar.
Lin Yuan had not hidden any personal information, so they were well aware of his family background since childhood.
His mother was an ordinary person who passed away shortly after giving birth to Lin Xianyu due to illness.
His father was a bailiff who sacrificed himself for duty a few years ago.
For such a common ordinary family, it was surprising that a unique individual like Lin Yuan appeared, creating a sense of unreality.
The only explanation is.
When Lin Yuan was very young, a mysterious expert discovered his amazing talent, guiding and teaching him in secret, or else he would never have achieved such high cultivation!
As for why he was not taken directly…
The reason is unknown.
Perhaps the identity of the expert was kept secret?
Perhaps the expert wanted Lin Yuan to temper himself more?
Perhaps…
While it seemed like a story, there were no more reasonable guesses.
The Whale Gang was not interested in this and would not actively inquire, as everyone has their own secrets.
Patiently dormant for so many years, it was not until the disciples of the Lingsheng Sect targeted his younger sister Lin Xianyu that he erupted like a volcano, free from constraints…such character was truly astonishing.
“The family’s humble abode may not meet the Hall Master’s standards.” Lin Yuan approached, carrying a pot of tea, while Zhang Baoyi quickly stepped forward to take it and then poured tea for both of them.
“Brother Lin is focused on cultivation and does not care about material possessions…”
“No, it was just that we used to be poor, but when we move, we must buy a big mansion!” Lin Yuan said seriously.
Sun Youwei looked surprised for a moment, then burst into laughter:
“Brother Lin is truly remarkable! Indeed, we practice martial arts for a better life. If we are still suffering, what’s the point of becoming stronger!?”
Then he changed his tone.
“Speaking of that, I have a house in Black Mountain City, usually neglected, so why not give it to Brother Lin?”
“Thank you for your kind offer.”
Lin Yuan smiled and shook his head, “But I do not plan to stay in Black Mountain City for long, so…”
Slap!
Sun Youwei suddenly slapped his forehead hard, smiling bitterly:
“My mind! Brother Lin is a talented individual, how could he stay in such a small place? Ah, it’s easy to forget as one gets older. In fact, I come here today to apologize to Brother Lin.”
“The Hall Master is too kind.”
Lin Yuan took a sip of the tea, the slightly bitter taste spreading between his teeth, and calmly said:
“If it’s about the incident at the Jia Family Villa, there’s no need to bring it up. I think it was good that I went instead, otherwise wouldn’t it have needlessly jeopardized the lives of our brothers in the gang?”
“Moreover, I also used this opportunity to break through to the True Gang Realm, turning adversity into good fortune.”
Upon hearing this, Sun Youwei shook his head solemnly, saying in a deep voice:
“Brother Lin is generous and forgiving! But ultimately, this is an error on my part!”
“I have already applied for a second-tier contribution for Brother Lin, and in addition, I will compensate with…two third-tier contributions in my personal name. Brother Lin, you must not refuse, otherwise I will have trouble sleeping peacefully!”
As the words reached his lips, he changed his original plan of one third-tier contribution to two.
Lin Yuan fell silent for a moment.
Looking at Sun Youwei’s earnest gaze, he raised the teacup, nodding, “In that case, Lin Yuan will accept it with gratitude.”