Chapter 259: Mysterious Woman

"You dare hit me..."

"You dare hit me?!"

The old man in the Tang suit was slow to react, taking several seconds to come to his senses from his bewilderment, and was instantly consumed by rage.

Just as he was about to lose his temper, his peripheral vision caught a glimpse of the pure gold peace lock in Ye Lin's hand.

"Eh? Isn't this the 'Peace Every Year' I specially forged? How did it end up in your hands?" The old man in the Tang suit looked somewhat dazed, even forgetting that he had just received several heavy slaps from Ye Lin.

"You forged this?" Ye Lin was stunned for a moment, then took out 'Joyful Face'. "What about this one?"

"Illusion Face! This is also my work! This thing was forged with ten-thousand-year celestial silkworm silk; it's very rare! There should only be this one in the world!"

"Wait!"

The old man in the Tang suit's expression suddenly changed, and a flash of murderous intent appeared in his eyes.

"Both this 'Peace Every Year' and 'Illusion Face' were forged for a good friend of mine. That friend has already passed away. How could these things be in your hands? Did you rob his grave?"

Ye Lin took a deep breath and jumped down from the old man in the Tang suit.

"So you are the blacksmith friend that Master often mentioned!"

"Master? You are Ye Lin?" The old man in the Tang suit's expression softened instantly, then he raised an eyebrow. "Student Zhuge Qianxing often mentions me? Really? What did he say about me?"

"He... he said you are wise and martial, talented and learned, dashing and elegant, knowledgeable and gifted, and have an extraordinary way of speaking..."

Ye Lin was interrupted directly by the old man in the Tang suit before he could finish.

"Stop, stop, stop! Stop making things up here. It would be a miracle if that dog Student Zhuge Qianxing praised me; he only ever calls me an idiot! What on earth are you here for?"

"I really am here to help you sell things!"

Fearing that the old man in the Tang suit wouldn't believe him, Ye Lin directly took out the note from the fourth brocade bag to show him.

After reading the note, the old man in the Tang suit also felt a bit sentimental.

"It really is that dog Student Zhuge Qianxing's handwriting. His handwriting cannot be imitated by others."

"Since that's the case, you can stay and help me watch the shop. That guy always acts mysterious; even in death, he's like this."

"Alright, thank you, Boss!"

Ye Lin hurriedly agreed, then found a cabinet in the center of the shop and placed the peace lock on it.

This way, everyone who entered the shop would definitely be able to see this peace lock at first glance.

In the next few days, Ye Lin let Guo Qin go out to drink and have fun, while he stayed in the old man in the Tang suit's shop, studying his strange jewelry and accessories.

After a few days of getting along, Ye Lin also learned that the old man in the Tang suit was named Qiu Xingyuan and was a blacksmith in a lifestyle profession.

And the things displayed in the shop were all Qiu Xingyuan's works.

Every customer who entered the shop in the past few days, without exception, was respectful to Ye Lin. Some of the people who came even had an aura as steady as an abyss, making even the current Ye Lin feel an indescribable pressure.

Ye Lin certainly wouldn't be stupid enough to think that they were in awe of him. Clearly, they were in awe of Ye Lin because he was working in Qiu Xingyuan's shop!

Therefore, Ye Lin guessed that Qiu Xingyuan was at least a Blacksmith Grandmaster, and very likely a legendary Divine Craftsman!

Similar to the Hundred Herbs Medical Venerable, lifestyle professions only need to reach the top level, and even without any combat power, they will be treated as honored guests by experts from all sides.

Do not look at the fact that the Hundred Herbs Medical Venerable and Qiu Xingyuan themselves have no combat power; such existences only need to wave their arms, and countless experts would be willing to take action for them.

And during these few days, Ye Lin also discovered many interesting and practical little gadgets in Qiu Xingyuan's shop.

For example, a small cicada forged purely mechanically, only the size of a fingernail. After swallowing it, one could autonomously change their voice, and there would be no changes in appearance.

Whether it was a loli voice, a girl voice, a mature woman voice, an uncle voice, or a puppy voice, this mechanical cicada could produce them. It was also very simple to take out; just hook your throat and spit it out, and that was it.

Used in conjunction with 'Illusion Face', this thing could not only change one's appearance but also one's voice, absolutely allowing his disguise skills to reach a higher level.

There were also black robes with the same style as Xiao Huohuo's that could hide one's aura; medicinal plasters that could stimulate the bloodline after being applied, allowing one's strength attribute to increase slightly for a short time; and itching powder that could make the enemy itch all over if sprinkled on them.

Qiu Xingyuan's little shop was completely a treasure trove.

To a certain extent, Qiu Xingyuan and Shen Jingbin were both inventors, but the things Qiu Xingyuan invented were actually usable.

Given the relationship with Student Zhuge Qianxing, Qiu Xingyuan didn't intend to take Ye Lin's money for the things he took, but Ye Lin insisted on paying, and Qiu Xingyuan couldn't stop him.

Time passed day by day, and soon it was Thursday of the second week.

Ye Lin also began to feel anxious. Tomorrow was the day the Shan Hai Realm would open, and he had to rush back to Da Xia Academy to gather by tomorrow morning.

But until today, the peace lock placed in the most conspicuous position was still lying there quietly.

During this period, although many customers went to check out the peace lock out of curiosity, they left in disappointment after discovering that the peace lock didn't seem to have any special function.

Ye Lin frowned. Oh well, at least the useful little gadgets he had scavenged from Qiu Xingyuan over the past few days were a significant help to him; that was enough.

He had also asked Qiu Xingyuan what Student Zhuge Qianxing wanted this peace lock for, but Qiu Xingyuan didn't know either.

Perhaps that peace lock really didn't have any special meaning; it was just to let Qiu Xingyuan recognize him and accept him.

Soon, it was evening. The orange-red sunlight of dusk shone through the moss-covered wooden door onto the various small accessories in the jewelry shop, flashing with dazzling luster.

Ye Lin understood that it might be time for him to leave. After all, it was impossible for him to guard here for his whole life; participating in the Shan Hai Realm was more important.

Just as Ye Lin was about to bid farewell to Qiu Xingyuan, the wind chime at the door suddenly swayed gently, making a pleasant tinkling sound.

"Welcome~"

Ye Lin spoke subconsciously, and when he looked up, he saw a woman in a light purple long dress walking in with lotus steps. The woman's long hair was like a waterfall, and the round setting sun seemed to tremble with her footsteps.

At this moment, Ye Lin suddenly understood that lyric by Xu Song.

"Little sister says purple has a lot of charm~"

Besides her proud figure, what made Ye Lin unable to move his gaze was the woman's eyes.

The woman's appearance could not be considered top-tier; her fair skin paired with ordinary facial features could only be described as decent to look at.

But those eyes were like the finishing touch, raising her entire temperament by several levels. Her deep blue pupils were like two deep pools, as if hiding endless secrets waiting for people to explore.

More importantly, this woman's pupils were double pupils! ===== CHAPTER 260 =====