Chapter 6: Second Dream Reincarnation

"What?!"

Lin Chuan was greatly startled, "Si Shu is dead?"

Just died like that?

He had just wanted to spar with Zhao Si, and the other side died?

Remembering the demon issue Si Shu discussed with his sister a few days ago, could it be demons at work? Has it turned to the Lin family?

"Come, take me there."

Lin Chuan dared not delay, burst out the door.

In no time, he arrived at the Youshui Xian yamen gate.

Zhao Si's corpse was placed on the street outside the yamen, the death scene extremely tragic, the body dried up, with not a drop of Qi or blood left.

About seven or eight others shared the same death condition as Zhao Si, all were elite guards of the Lin Family Trading Firm.

Lin Yangyang stood at the front of the crowd, expression sorrowful.

"Sister, what happened?"

Lin Chuan's mood couldn't help but be downcast; since his birth, Si Shu had been the Lin family's guard, risking life and death for them.

His parents died early, and Si Shu was the person closest to him besides his sister.

"It's definitely the work of a demon creature."

Lin Yangyang sighed, "The yamen constables have already examined the corpse; Si Shu has no external injuries, and the scene shows no signs of a fight."

"Aside from demons at work, no one in Youshui Xian could cause Si Shu to die without any resistance."

Having roamed far and wide for years, Lin Yangyang has seen many odd people and odd events; when mentioning demons, she feels powerless.

That's something mortals simply cannot contend with.

"Why do these demons specifically target the trading firm?" Lin Chuan asked.

"Demons have myriad habits, each different; they are unlike humans, and most demons are not bound by moral rules."

"Demons act according to their nature."

"Some demons relish killing, some enjoy eating children, some are innately kind, helping others for joy, and naturally some love treasure."

Lin Yangyang evidently knows something about demons.

Lin Chuan understood; it seems the trading firms around Youshui Xian have been eyed by treasure‑loving demons.

"Sister, the trading firm should pause its business with other counties for now."

Lin Chuan had only just begun cultivation, so he dared not rashly speak of avenging Zhao Si; once he reaches a certain realm, revenge can wait.

"Probably can't stop."

Lin Yangyang shook her head.

Lin Chuan was puzzled, "Why?"

Lin Yangyang gave a wry smile, "Chuan'er, in the world of rivers and lakes, one cannot act freely; when you stand at a certain position, some things are beyond your control."

"Do the county yamen want to use the Lin Family Trading Firm as bait?"

Lin Chuan wasn't foolish; he guessed it immediately.

"Exactly."

Lin Yangyang nodded, "The Lin Family Trading Firm's ability to stand its ground and secure many major contracts in Youshui Xian would not be possible without the support of the authorities."

"We've enjoyed so many profits, so we should also bear the corresponding responsibilities."

"But you needn't worry too much; with a Demon-Slaying Person around, nothing major will happen."

The last sentence was more of a comfort.

Even if the Demon-Slaying Person can cut down demons, Lin Yangyang, being used as bait, would still have little chance of a good outcome against the demons.

"I understand."

Lin Chuan knew his sister's temperament; persuasion was useless.

Moreover, they currently lack the qualification to resist the authorities, unless he employs the power reflected by the Dream Reincarnation.

After asking his sister for the specific time of action, Lin Chuan returned to Lin Fu.

The emergence of demons and Si Shu's tragic death gave Lin Chuan a new goal; he yearned to become stronger and no longer be as powerless as today.

"I need to draw more power from the Dream Reincarnation; I don't seek invincibility over the world, but at least I must protect my family safely."

From the Perfect Meng Jing Meng Jing Meng Jing Nü Mo Zun's dream, he obtained 100,000 points.

Enough for him to purchase new entries and unlock a brand‑new Dream Reincarnation.

"An ordinary Dream Reincarnation probably doesn't have the qualification to reflect rewards into reality; at least it must be a Low-Grade Xuanhuan level?"

The Perfect Meng Jing Meng Jing Meng Jing Nü Mo Zun was the first fantasy dream Lin Chuan experienced.

Throughout the process of buying entries, he spent over 100,000 points and nearly trapped himself inside the Dream Reincarnation.

He didn't want to go through it again; some entries must be used cautiously.

The virtual panel displayed.

Lin Chuan began selecting new entries; first was Low-Grade Xuanhuan World, a required entry costing 50,000 points.

Next was secondary character creation.

Last time in the Perfect Meng Jing Meng Jing Meng Jing Nü Mo Zun's dream he suffered too much; this time Lin Chuan learned wisely and bought a Childhood Sweetheart entry.

The additional entries were Secret Crush, Unwavering Loyalty, Prodigy Girl, targeting a feel‑good novel template.

Then he created a second supporting character.

In the Perfect Meng Jing Meng Jing Meng Jing Nü Mo Zun's dream, fighting alone was too exhausting, so this time he needed a Close Friend to help.

The added entry was Sworn Comrades in Life and Death.

Lin Chuan's own entry was Aristocratic Scion.

At this point, all one hundred thousand points were spent.

Other elements will be generated randomly in the dream.

Lin Chuan lay on the bed, quickly fell into sleep, and in his daze arrived in another world.

【Dream Reincarnation Activated.】

【In the tenth year of the Chang'an Calendar, you were born; your father Lin Wuji is the renowned Zhennan King of the Great Liang Dynasty; your mother Bai Susu is the only Female Sword God in the world.】

【As the sole son of the Zhennan Prince's Mansion, you are deeply cherished.】

【You have a Childhood Sweetheart; she is the daughter of your Zhennan Army First Strategist, and the world says you two are a match made by heaven and earth.】

【You are the Zhennan Prince's Heir, and she has long been designated as the Heir's Consort.】

【Young you are unwilling to marry early in your prime, have no interest at all in leading troops into battle, and only wish to be a carefree wanderer of the world.】

【In the twentieth year of the Chang'an Calendar, your mother Bai Susu died.】

【The Number One Under Heaven Female Sword God fell, shocking the world.】

【Everyone knows that the reigning emperor, fearing the Zhennan King, schemed to kill your mother.】

【You cried out, urging your father the Zhennan King to dispatch troops northward, to have him use three hundred thousand iron cavalry from Nan Jiang to trample the Dog Emperor's palace, avenging your mother.】

【War brings chaos, the suffering falls on the common people; with foreign enemies lurking, the Zhennan King refuses to rebel.】

【You wept, saying: "I will learn martial arts; I will personally avenge my mother!"】

【That day, your Xiao Qingmei saw you crying, felt very distressed, and from then on she began to diligently study stratagems.】

【The Hundred Schools of Thought were all learned by your Xiao Qingmei.】

【But your martial talent is ordinary; fortunately the Zhennan King is powerful, and he had various masters successively aid you, transforming you completely.】

【In the twenty‑eighth year of the Chang'an Calendar, you came of age, decided to follow your mother's youthful example, and roamed the jianghu for three years.】

【On the day you left, Xiao Qingmei personally saw you off.】

【She said: "When you return, I will give you the best gift."】

【You said: "Thank you."】

【Gazing at the red‑eyed Xiao Qingmei, the carefree you felt a pang of concern for the first time.】

【During your jianghu travels, you experienced many things you had never before, and saw another world bathed in sunshine.】

【You saw the people's hardships, the displaced refugees, the veterans whose legs were broken in war, and the widows and children left unattended.】

【In a certain instant, you understood your father.】

【He is not only your father, but also a husband, and a king revered by countless commoners.】

【Understanding is one thing, but your resolve to avenge your mother has never waned.】

【You silently swore in your heart that sooner or later you will kill that Dog Emperor!】

【That day, by the lake you met a youth also cursing the Dog Emperor; he was a Xia Zi, carrying a wooden sword on his back.】

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Yun Zhi Yi·Childhood Sweetheart