Chapter 709: Six Books, None Can be Missing!_1

Yin Tian flashed a gentle smile and said to Mu Lingshan, "Now is not the time. In a while, you’ll understand."

Mu Lingshan was utterly confused, having no idea what Yin Tian meant.

Yin Tian, however, had already stepped towards the back courtyard.

Back in his room, Yin Tian sat on the bed, recalling Mu Lingshan’s question in his mind.

He did indeed have a way to resolve the issue with Mu Lingshan’s fate.

But not just yet.

He needed to wait for the Heretic Feng Shui Masters within Central City to set up their Feng Shui Array, then he would take Mu Lingshan to solve the problem.

In doing so, not only would Mu Lingshan’s issue be resolved, but the conspiracy of the Heretic Feng Shui Master would also be thwarted!

Although there might be some danger, Yin Tian was confident that he would absolutely not let anything happen to Mu Lingshan.

After a while,

someone suddenly knocked on Yin Tian’s door.

From the footsteps, Yin Tian already knew who it was.

He opened the door, looking at the visitor with a beaming smile.

Standing there was Yu Mingmiao, looking exceptionally lively.

"What’s the matter?"

"Someone is looking for you outside."

"Looking for me?"

Yin Tian asked in surprise.

Hadn’t he just agreed to join Chi Yuxian on a trip to the Imperial City tomorrow to meet with Sir Chi?

Who else would be looking for him?

Filled with curiosity, Yin Tian followed Yu Mingmiao to the front courtyard.

Outside the Yin Mansion,

Xuanyuan Yuhao and Lin Yunzhi were both kneeling there.

"Why have you come?"

Yin Tian raised an eyebrow and asked aloud.

"Mr. Yin... We realize our wrongdoing,"

Lin Yunzhi said, his face ashen, his voice trembling, "We’ve come to ask for forgiveness..."

"Didn’t I already forgive you? Why are you still here?"

"After returning home, we thought it over for a long time and decided to come here anyway, just to ease our conscience,"

Xuanyuan Yuhao spoke up, his voice shaking.

Suddenly he presented a large chest, "Inside here are the famed calligraphy and paintings collected by the Xuanyuan Family, priceless in value. I’ve brought them here to apologize to you."

Seeing the once arrogant scions of two premier families kneeling before him, begging for his forgiveness, Yin Tian couldn’t help but laugh.

This scene was so much like the time when Sir Du arrived in Central City, wasn’t it?

But since they had taken the initiative to bring gifts to his doorstep, how could he possibly refuse?

"Oh my, Master Xuanyuan, what is all this? You’re too kind, too kind!"

Yin Tian spoke as he quickly took the chest from Xuanyuan Yuhao’s hands.

As Lin Yunzhi witnessed Yin Tian accepting the gift, he reluctantly took out a small wooden box with a pained expression, "Mr. Yin, this is the Lin Family’s apology. Please forgive us."

"Master Lin is too courteous, far too courteous,"

Yin Tian said politely, but his actions were anything but, as he promptly took the box from Lin Yunzhi’s hands.

Lin Yunzhi’s box was obviously much lighter and smaller.

He didn’t open it but instead waved his hand at Lin Yunzhi and Xuanyuan Yuhao, "You’re both far too kind. Let’s leave it at this, and from now on, consider all past grievances forgiven."

"Thank you, Mr. Yin."

Both men expressed their gratitude to Yin Tian simultaneously.

Seeing that they still knelt without any intention of standing up, the corner of Yin Tian’s mouth twitched, "Why don’t... you stay for dinner?"

The bodies of the two men shuddered, how dared they stay for dinner?

The two of them helped each other up, shook their heads repeatedly, and then left the place.

Yin Tian, seeing this, returned to the Yin Mansion with the two boxes.

The large box indeed contained the renowned calligraphy and paintings mentioned by Xuanyuan Yuhao.

Their value was immeasurable.

It was likely that even the Xuanyuan Family would feel the loss after parting with such a treasure trove of art.

After instructing Su Qinwei to put away the large box, Yin Tian then opened the small box presented by Lin Yunzhi.

Inside the small box lay four yellowed ancient books quietly.

Upon seeing those four ancient books, Yin Tian’s breath hitched.

How could he not recognize these four books!

These four books, along with the one he held, were clearly part of the same set!

In order to appease Yin Tian’s anger, the Lin Family had actually given him all four ancient books they’d obtained from the auction!

"Quite generous indeed,"

Yin Tian commented, unable to wait any longer as he picked up the four books and returned to his room.

Now, Yin Tian possessed a total of five ancient books.

He opened the books, arranging them in front of him in a row. By cross-referencing the five books, the passages that were previously incomprehensible became clear.

Soon, Yin Tian frowned slightly, "Something’s not right, there’s still one book missing."

Yin Tian was certain that the five books were not a complete set.

Seems like the full understanding of this ancient tome required six books, not one less!

"But where could the sixth book be?"

Yin Tian muttered to himself as he sat on the bed, "Could it be... do I have to wait another year?"

"Wait for the next auction held by Wanbaozhai?"