Chapter 173: The Daoist Priest Who Wields the Sword

As for White Elephant Divine Flesh, Li Lin's first thought upon obtaining it was not to eat it, but to study it.

What difference exists between the flesh of a god and that of a human?

What interesting things could be extracted from it? Could it be used to refine pills?

Personally, he had high expectations for the White Elephant Divine Flesh.

He hoped to gain some special knowledge from it.

During the subsequent waiting period, Li Lin continued laying bricks with his two wives.

Spirit-Condensing Stones were installed one by one into the inner walls of the small house.

In less than six days, the installation was complete.

Gazing at the room with its glass-like pale blue appearance, the two women were utterly mesmerized.

They both loved the feeling of the space around them being filled with such gemstones.

"I would even be willing to die in this house," Hong Luan said, spreading her arms and spinning around.

Huang Qing tapped her head: "What nonsense are you saying?"

"Later, go get a bed and bring in some quilts."

"Do you really want to... which one?" Hong Luan asked expectantly.

"That is for cultivation; do not think wild thoughts," Li Lin teased.

Hong Luan grew anxious: "Husband, you are hateful; I was not thinking wild thoughts."

Huang Qing laughed loudly beside them.

Li Lin took a deep breath, feeling spiritual energy far more dense than outside being drawn into his abdomen.

The effect was excellent!

We shall see the results of tonight's cultivation.

Just as the three were preparing to move a large bed inside, Zhang Afu's voice came from outside.

"Master, a guest has arrived outside and wishes to see you."

At the moon-shaped archway in the backyard, a long stone screen had been installed to block the view of anyone looking through the arch.

Li Lin walked out and asked, "What kind of guest is it?"

Zhang Afu bowed and said, "It is a Daoist priest."

A Daoist priest?

Li Lin was somewhat puzzled.

He did not know any Daoist priests, but he walked out anyway.

At the entrance to his home, Li Lin saw the Daoist priest.

The other party wore their long hair cascading over their shoulders, not bound up.

They wore a gray Daoist robe and held a fly-whisk in hand.

They also carried a small bundle on their back.

Li Lin stepped forward, keeping a distance of two zhang, and clasped his fists to ask, "May I ask your honorable surname and name?"

At this distance, Li Lin felt safe.

Moreover, with the invisible Li Yanjing by his side, his safety was somewhat assured.

The Daoist priest had a refined countenance; after bowing, he smiled and said, "This poor Daoist is Xuan Yang Zi, greeting the County Commandant Li."

"Then may I ask the purpose of your visit?"

"County Commandant Li has a refined face and the appearance of great wealth and honor," Xuan Yang Zi said with a smile.

Li Lin waved his hand: "I dare not claim great wealth and honor. Is Daoist Priest here to tell my fortune?"

"Divination is indeed my specialty; at the same time, this poor Daoist has come this time with a request."

Seeing that the other party seemed to have no hostility, Li Lin said, "Then please come in; we can talk while drinking tea."

"No need," Xuan Yang Zi refused, smiling as he said, "County Commandant Li killed a member of the Buddhist sect a few days ago and forced another Buddha to flee using their innate divine technique; you are truly formidable."

Li Lin raised his eyebrows: "Is Daoist Priest here to settle the score? You are a Daoist, yet those two were members of the Buddhist sect."

"Buddha is originally Dao; why distinguish so clearly?" Xuan Yang Zi flicked his fly-whisk and said, "Those two are considered my fellow disciples..."

Li Lin thought for a moment and instinctively narrowed his eyes: "Are you from the Slaughter Immortals Society?"

"County Commandant Li is indeed sharp," Xuan Yang Zi admitted openly: "This time I came specifically regarding these two people."

"Speak."

Upon hearing the other party was from the Slaughter Immortals Society, Li Lin's attitude became less friendly.

Xuan Yang Zi sensed this as well and said, "First, we wish to retrieve the corpses of the two Buddhas."

"They were thrown into a random grave in the mass grave and dug a pit; they should have turned into white bones by now, after all, there are many wild ghosts on the mountain."

Xuan Yang Zi sighed: "Forget it; this is their fate. Then the second matter is that this poor Daoist dares to ask County Commandant Li to no longer cause trouble for us of the Slaughter Immortals Society. When you encounter our society acting, just pretend you did not see it; how about that?"

"How is that possible!" Li Lin chuckled lightly: "Given the actions of those two monks, once they fell into my hands, death was inevitable."

"Wuliang Dazun," Xuan Yang Zi took a deep breath, seeming somewhat angered: "Could the County Commandant not close one eye and open the other? We of the Slaughter Immortals Society do this for the sake of all beings in heaven and earth. A moment of suffering can bring peace to the world; how wonderful!"

Li Lin merely snorted: "If you must suck blood qi, why not suck yours! You have such a spirit of dedication; you should go up yourselves, instead of catching ordinary common people and bullying them to death; they are already suffering enough in their daily lives."

"This is all fate," Xuan Yang Zi looked at Li Lin: "The world has a fixed number; those with good fate are born into wealthy families, or possess great fortune, such as the County Commandant. Those with bad fate are the common masses, destined to be the kindling when heaven and earth change."

Li Lin's smile grew even wider: "I think Daoist Priest Xuan Yang Zi does not seem like someone with fortune."

"What do you mean..."

Xuan Yang Zi's face changed drastically, and he suddenly retreated several steps.

A tiger palm swept down before him, carrying away several strands of his long hair.

Immediately after, Li Lin swiftly closed the distance and struck with one hand.

Boom!

As the palm struck down, it seemed as if a tiger's roar echoed.

In recent days, Li Lin had also trained in martial arts, and finally found time to cultivate the fist technique known as White Tiger Flip Posture and manifest its martial intent.

With one palm strike, it was as if a tiger had taken possession of him.

Powerful and heavy.

Xuan Yangzi retreated three more steps; his speed was swift, clearly a specialist in swift footwork.

Once at a safe distance, Xuan Yangzi snarled: "Li Xianwei, you're pushing too far."

"The two scoundrels of the Extermination Alliance killed people within my jurisdiction—they deserve death. Yet here you are, a Daoist, coming to whine at me." Li Lin snorted: "I see you're also a ruthless killer. Surrender peacefully and submit to judgment, or if you dare resist, you will be slain on the spot."

Li Lin intended to capture this Daoist and imprison him for interrogation, to see if he could extract more information about the Extermination Alliance.

"Good! Good! Good!" Xuan Yangzi finally erupted: "The Extermination Alliance has existed for nearly a century, and never before have we encountered a madman like you. I tried to reason with you, but you refuse to listen. Clearly, you think the Extermination Alliance has no one left to stand against you!"

He tore off the small bundle behind his back, revealing a tiny box inside.

He flung the small box forward.

Li Lin thought it might be some kind of explosive hazard and immediately stepped back several paces.

"Rise!"

Xuan Yangzi formed hand seals with both hands and roared loudly.

From the small box flew a silver short sword, circling through the air before landing before Xuan Yangzi.

"Ha! Ignorant brat, behold my Immortal Art of Sword Control! Go!"

Xuan Yangzi laughed.

He imagined Li Lin pierced by the blade.

The small sword immediately shot toward Li Lin, moving swiftly.

But then, the small sword halted midair.

It trembled violently.

Xuan Yangzi froze.

"What's happening?"

At that moment, Li Yanjing appeared.

She held the flying sword in her hand, smiling seductively.

(End of Chapter)