Chapter 136

Lin Yu, upon hearing this, sat up straight and asked: "You mean zombies?"

"That's right." Liu Jinyong nodded in acknowledgment and took a deep breath, his gaze cast toward the depths of the courtyard, "Just like the 'Divine Sense Yang Spirit' I mastered, it was created by my Maiyi Divine Physiognomy lineage's ancestor, Chen Tuan.

This skill can peek into the secrets of heaven, gain insight into the human heart, and can also deceive the gods of heaven, sealing oneself as the master of a new world.

Now, I have become the master of this small world of Maiyi Lane. With a wave of my hand, the wind and clouds change color..."

Before he could finish, Liu Jinyong waved outward, and dark clouds suddenly gathered over Maiyi Lane.

Waving again, a torrential rain followed immediately. Subsequently, he pointed lightly, and the sky became clear and bright immediately.

"However, the price is huge. Since achieving the Divine Sense Yang Spirit, I cannot leave Maiyi Lane for even half a step. Only here can I be immortal.

Once I leave, my soul will dissipate, and Maiyi Lane will also collapse accordingly. This is the method to achieve immortality by opening up a small world."

Lin Yu looked at Liu Jinyong in surprise, and the latter continued: "Actually, the so-called Six Divine Skills of the Mysterious Gate are six methods that can allow people to achieve immortality."

As he spoke, he looked toward the direction of Genyue Courtyard and said with a touch of mockery: "Old Zhang practices the Absolute Earth Mysterious Gate, which is a method that can only achieve immortality after death.

The current Genyue Courtyard is like a portal to the underworld; it is an evil technique that exchanges one's own immortality by seizing the lives of others. Remember, do not easily let people enter, otherwise, as many people as go in will die."

Lin Yu nodded silently, expressing his worry for the future of Miao Street.

Liu Jinyong responded calmly: "Everything will get better; there is hope for the future, you don't need to worry too much. Old friend, you've visited; come find me again if you have anything in the future."

After speaking, Lin Yu's vision blurred, and when he could see clearly again, he found himself standing at the entrance of Maiyi Lane, holding a teacup in his hand, as if everything that had just happened had never occurred.

Lin Yu's gaze was drawn to the alley of Maiyi Lane, where a beautiful woman dressed in a black long dress was walking into the courtyard of Liu Jinyong's house.

Withdrawing his gaze, he looked toward Genyue Courtyard and saw that Old Xiao had already arranged for people to guard it closely.

The "clatter" sound of demolition machines working came from afar, marking the official start of the demolition of Miao Street.

Looking at the gradually quiet street and the demolition team advancing from the periphery, a sense of melancholy that could not be described rose in Lin Yu's heart.

Those so-called old residents were extremely eager in the face of money, but only their seven families, who had settled here for a hundred years, still held their ground.

Tracing back a hundred years, Miao Street only had seven families, including Maiyi Lane and Genyue Courtyard; they jointly raised funds to rebuild the City God Temple, making its incense flourish and becoming the most prosperous and bustling place in Huacheng.

Now, with the progress of the demolition project, Miao Street seemed to be returning to that glorious era.

Returning to Zhongcaotang, Lin Yu heard laughter coming from the backyard.

Entering the backyard, he saw several big men with bare upper bodies wearing smiles, but their eyes were filled with tears; the Rong Sect disciples who had suffered from burns before had fully recovered with the help of the Marrow Cleansing Pill.

Seeing Lin Yu, everyone immediately knelt down to express their gratitude: "Thank you, Pavilion Master Lin, for the grace of rebirth."

Lin Yu waved his hand to let them stand up and asked about Third Aunt's news.

Learning that Immortal Master Wu had returned because of something at Maoshan, and had left words telling him to start a family and have grandchildren as soon as possible, Lin Yu couldn't help but smile bitterly.

At this time, Xiao Chengzhou brought back new clothes to distribute to everyone and guaranteed that the safety measures for Genyue Courtyard were in place.

Although Liu Jinyong had predicted that the future would be better, the current predicament still made Lin Yu feel exhausted.

Looking at the sky, he said to Xiao Chengzhou: "Gather everyone and pick them up to Miao Street according to this list."

Just as Lin Yu was discussing with Xiao Chengzhou, a luxury car drove into Miao Street; Tamamo Emi got out of the car and handed him an invitation, inviting him to attend the internal dinner of Hanfang Pharmaceutical hosted by Mr. Gongsan the next evening.

Afterward, she went to Jubao Pavilion, Wang Sufen, Wu Yuanming, and Duan Jing in turn to deliver invitations.

After receiving the invitations, everyone appeared one after another; Tamamo Emi finally announced to everyone: "Mr. Gongsan sincerely invites everyone to grace the banquet." As soon as she finished speaking, she left by car, leaving the people on the scene looking confused.

Wu Yuanming was as impatient as fire and was the first to express his worry: "This is clearly a Hongmen Banquet."

Wang Sufen was calm and composed: "Old Zhang and Old Liu have been forced into such a predicament; if we don't go, wouldn't we be cowardly?"

Han Feifei said lightly: "I listen to Lin Yu; if he says go, I will follow."

Duan Jing sighed and said: "Sigh, let's go and see. This matter always needs an end; these old bones of mine don't want to be tossed around anymore."

After everyone finished expressing their opinions, their gazes focused on Lin Yu.

Lin Yu looked up at the sky and said calmly: "It's time for dinner; everyone come over for a meal tonight."

After speaking, he turned and returned to the shop, immediately calling Li Lin to make arrangements.

Not long after, Li Lin returned from work and brought back many ingredients according to Lin Yu's instructions.

Thus, in the backyard kitchen of Zhongcaotang, Lin Yu began to get busy.

Soon, plates of delicious food filled the stone table in the courtyard.

Duan Jing arrived first, looking at the food before him and couldn't help but sigh: "Your craftsmanship reminds me of your grandmother, that ghost chef Feng Erniang; no matter what food she cooked, it could become medicinal cuisine with both color and fragrance."

Lin Yu responded while stir-frying: "Thank you for the compliment, Grandpa Duanmu; I hope this farewell banquet will satisfy everyone."

Hearing the words "farewell banquet," Duan Jing's smile disappeared, and Wu Yuanming and Wang Sufen, who had just entered, were also stunned.

Wang Sufen said angrily: "What farewell banquet? Are we afraid of them?" As she spoke, she sat down at the stone table angrily.

Wu Yuanming also said angrily: "If it's a farewell banquet, I won't eat a single bite. If you have something to say, just say it directly."

At this time, Han Feifei and Li Lin entered from the side door and happened to hear their argument.

After Lin Yu finished the last dish, he handed Li Lin a lunch box and said: "Take this to your cousin, and from now on, you are responsible for delivering meals to her; inside is a portion for two, take good care of her."

After Li Lin took the lunch box and left, Lin Yu explained: "This meal today is our farewell banquet for Miao Street.

Now only our seven families are left on Miao Street; this might be the last time we gather for a meal in the name of Miao Street. In the future, there might never be a Miao Street in Huacheng again, so what I said was a farewell banquet for Miao Street."

Hearing Lin Yu's plan, the surroundings suddenly became quiet. The memories and emotions of several generations on Miao Street seemed to be about to become history in an instant.

Lin Yu had his own plans. After everyone was seated, he began to share his vision: to establish a company to take over all the real estate projects after the demolition of Miao Street, and even the development of the surrounding areas.

If outsiders heard this, it might only invite a burst of ridicule, but the people present believed Lin Yu's words deeply.