Chapter 138: Fang Siyao Snatches the Peace Talisman, Yet the Fang Family Head Shows Great Magnanimity

Before Lin Meng could even put away the peace talisman, most people hadn't even reacted yet when a figure darted toward her, reaching out to snatch the talisman from her palm.

Fang Siyao had been staring fixedly at Lin Meng; ever since the peace talisman landed, jealousy and hatred in her heart had grown wildly, making her instantly lose reason and actually do such a thing in public.

By the time Fang Fang reacted, it was already too late.

As Fang Siyao was about to succeed, Lin Meng simply sidestepped unhurriedly, as if she had been prepared all along.

To a Qi Refining cultivator, Fang Siyao's mere mortal body, especially in high heels, every move of hers was clear to Lin Meng.

So when the woman had just lifted a foot, Lin Meng already knew what she intended and naturally would not let her succeed.

Fang Siyao never expected Lin Meng to be so agile; not only did she keep her talisman, but she even seemed to smirk mockingly at her just now!

The next second, unable to stop, Fang Siyao lunged forward and fell flat on her face, an ugly and embarrassing sight.

At that moment, people gradually reacted, seeing Fang Siyao sprawled on the ground in a dog‑style pose, their faces filled with disgust and contempt.

"Whose is this? So shameless!"

"Is this woman crazy? Doesn't she know one must not act rashly before the White Heaven Master? Moreover, this is the talisman‑bestowal segment, with the White Heaven Master personally granting it—how could she think of openly snatching it?"

"She's from the Fang Family, accompanying the Fang Family Head. I never expected the Fang Family, generations of divine physicians, to produce such an unpresentable junior."

"..."

In an instant, a wave of blame and mockery surged over, making the face‑pain‑stricken Fang Siyao dare not lift her head; she could only lie there, feigning death.

Lin Meng knew Fang Siyao hadn't fainted from the fall, but she probably felt utterly embarrassed, so she simply stayed down.

Thus she walked up to Fang Siyao, bent slightly, and said with a smiling eyes:

"Miss Fang? Fang Siyao? Are you alright? Is it worth throwing yourself like this over a single peace talisman?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Siyao was so angry she spat blood, her face buried in the ground as she gritted her teeth in hatred.

That woman did it on purpose! She deliberately shouted my full name just to make me utterly embarrassed!

Fang Siyao now regrets it to death; the plot clearly wasn't supposed to go this way—she had intended to embarrass Lin Meng in public, but instead it backfired on herself.

Just moments ago she watched the peace talisman fall straight into Lin Meng's hands, and overheard people whispering that whoever receives the Heavenly Master's talisman is blessed by heaven and destined for good fortune.

At that moment, jealousy overwhelmed her reason, and she simply wanted to snatch the talisman away.

What right does a village woman like Lin Meng have to stand beside Ye Chenjing? How could she possibly receive the Heavenly Master's talisman? How is she destined for good fortune?

Fang Siyao thought simply: if this is heaven's decree, then she herself should seize that blessing—Lin Meng does not deserve it.

Lin Meng originally had no wish to make enemies, but Fang Siyao has constantly harbored hidden hostility toward her; if not dealt with, she would truly take Lin Meng for a pushover, and who knows how arrogant she might become later.

The onlookers were all people of some standing; they wouldn't loudly criticize Fang Siyao in front of the Fang family, yet Lin Meng's words gave them a full understanding of who Fang Siyao really is.

Fang Fang's face turned livid with anger, but she remained somewhat rational; she did not take her anger out on Lin Meng, instead resenting her granddaughter's lack of ability and regretting having brought her along.

At this moment, the White Heaven Master had arrived before Lin Meng.

He did not inquire about Fang Siyao's affair; as an outsider to the sect, meddling in women's petty scheming would be inconvenient, and it also counts as giving the Fang family face.

Lin Meng looked at the White Heaven Master, who gave her a feeling of great kindness and unworldly tranquility.

"Since this young friend has obtained the peace talisman, she must be fated. Female cultivator, I sense a hint of Daoist aura in you—have you ever practiced?"

Lin Meng shook her head; it wasn't a lie—she cultivates immortality, which is also a form of Dao, but clearly not the same Dao the White Heaven Master has in mind.

"Heavenly Master, I am not an outsider to the Dao; thank you for the peace talisman, but may I ask whether I can transfer it to someone else?"

As soon as the peace talisman was in her hand, Lin Meng felt it was useless to her.

Perhaps after cultivating immortality she gained a slight awareness of heavenly and earthly laws; in any case, this peace talisman only works for people of ordinary fate.

As an immortal cultivator, her fate is vastly different; this talisman cannot protect her.

The White Heaven Master never expected Lin Meng to be willing to give away the peace talisman; for a moment he didn't know whether to laugh or be angry.

Everyone knows the peace talismans he draws are worth a fortune and hard to come by.

With his Dao power, he can produce only one every few months, and anyone wanting to buy must queue.

This female cultivator is remarkably generous.

Indeed, as soon as Lin Meng spoke, the crowd's reaction was intense, and some even began offering high prices to buy it.

"Miss, I would like to buy this talisman; can we make a private deal?"

"I too am willing to pay a high price; Miss, name your price."

"Everyone knows what the White Heaven Master's peace talisman signifies; I suggest we put it up for auction—let everyone bid, fair competition."

In an instant, the peace talisman was decided by the crowd to become an auction item.

Fang Fang grew anxious, unable even to attend to her granddaughter, and hurriedly whispered to Lin Meng:

"Miss Lin, you need to think this through—peace talismans are rare; they're not mere decorations, they truly have the power to ward off disaster!"

Fang Fang spoke at breakneck speed about a past incident.

Once, a real‑estate boss paid a high price and queued to obtain a White Heaven Master's peace talisman, and the very next day the talisman saved his life.

It is said he went to inspect a new construction site when, unexpectedly, the steel framework on the site suddenly collapsed, crushing several people; yet the very boss who should have been turned into mincemeat emerged unscathed, all falling debris avoiding him.

Lin Meng listened, stunned, and turned to see Ye Chenjing giving her a discreet nod—obviously he knew the truth, and Fang Fang was not lying.

Fang Fang: "Now you know how precious this peace talisman is, right?"

Lin Meng nodded, looking at Fang Fang with some surprise.

"Fang Family Head, why did you remind me?"

She had just caused someone else's granddaughter to lose face, and even calling out Fang Siyao's name was her deliberate doing; the Fang Family Head should have guessed as much.

Yet at this moment the Fang Family Head is extending goodwill toward her—what does that signify?

Fang Fang stared sternly, gave a dark glance at her useless granddaughter Fang Siyao, then sighed and said:

"I apologize for my granddaughter's rude behavior just now; she has been spoiled by the family, lacking proper upbringing, and I hope Miss Lin will not hold it against her."

The Fang Family Head's attitude left Lin Meng greatly surprised.

She had thought that members of powerful aristocratic families are always domineering, never caring about an ordinary commoner's affairs, let alone voluntarily lowering their heads to apologize in front of so many people.

This Fang family head is indeed a character—being a woman and attaining such a high position shows she certainly has some vision.

Fang Siyao, who was lying there pretending to be dead, naturally heard her grandmother's words; not only did she not reflect, she instead grew ever more jealous and hateful toward Lin Meng.

Grandma always doted on her, so how could Grandma side with Lin Meng this time?

What's so good about this dead woman?!