322: Chapter 322 It's so good!

"How could this happen? Did I leak Qingxuan's whereabouts?!"

Leng Bingyan asked nervously: "Does that mean they already know that Qingxuan is the Empress of Western Shu?"

Lin Xiao shook his head: "That's not the case. Otherwise, Official Xie Tong wouldn't have said those things right to my face."

Given the chaos in the Northern Territory half a year ago, with the Barbarian Army's cavalry running rampant at the border, no one would have noticed Xiao Qingxuan's tracks.

Besides, Xiao Qingxuan mostly appeared with her face covered.

Her heterochromatic eyes had long since vanished due to her cultivation, and she had also taken on the identity of a General's wife.

It would be hard for the world to imagine that this woman, who was busy attending to Lin Xiao, could be the former Empress of Western Shu.

"Yaner, don't be nervous. Aren't I perfectly fine?"

Xiao Qingxuan comforted her: "We have already passed the most dangerous times. Even if we are discovered, it won't be a big deal."

Now that she had one foot in the Great Grandmaster Realm, her confidence was naturally different.

If anyone without eyes dared to target her, they would most likely never return.

"But it was still my oversight; I didn't think it through carefully."

Leng Bingyan was still very self-reproachful, frowning as she said: "I only exchanged letters with my Senior Brother and Second Senior Sister twice."

"My Senior Brother told me to send word to the sect once I was settled, so Master wouldn't worry."

"My Second Senior Sister told me to go back and prepare for the Tianwu Grand Tournament, but I declined."

"I've been apprenticed since I was ten. They watched me grow up and helped me a lot, so I trusted them very much."

"But from beginning to end, I never accurately stated where I was. They should only know that I am active in the Northern Territory."

Lin Xiao nodded. This was about what he had estimated. If Leng Bingyan had really given an accurate location, someone would have come to investigate long ago.

"In that case, Yaner, you don't need to worry too much. When we see them next time, I will naturally investigate clearly."

Xiao Qingxuan also said hurriedly: "That's right. You traveled north alone, all the way to Stone Fortress to find me. I will remember this friendship."

After hearing what the two of them said, Leng Bingyan finally felt much more at ease.

"Qingxuan, rest assured. If I find out who leaked the information to your detriment, even if they are my Senior Brother and Senior Sister, I will never let them off!"

Since they were fellow disciples, betraying her was even more unforgivable!

"Alright, alright, you say that as if you could beat them. Eat some meat, eat!"

Lin Xiao stuffed a skewer of roasted meat right into the woman's mouth.

"Oh, Husband... Mmm, truly delicious..."

In order to let Leng Bingyan completely set her mind at ease, that night, Lin Xiao went to her courtyard.

He specially cooked a private meal for her, let her eat her fill of meat, and then she went to sleep contentedly.

The next morning.

Lin Xiao had Su Wansha prepare a pile of gifts to visit Zhu Ming and his wife before the New Year.

He hadn't seen the old couple for several months and actually missed them; after all, they were the elders who had taken the best care of him since he came to this world.

Moreover, as his status rose, Zhu Ming's help to him would become increasingly significant.

Because conquering the world relies on martial strength, while governing the world relies on literature, Zhu Ming's role would be immeasurable in the future.

Lin Xiao rode on horseback, while the women sat in the hit new carriage from the "Northern Carriage Company," the whole family setting out!

Along the way, the women laughed and chatted, making for a very lively atmosphere.

"Husband, this 'BMW' is truly steady. It's not bumpy at all, even more comfortable than the imperial carriage I used to ride in. No wonder it sells so well!"

Xiao Qingxuan poked her head out, very pleasantly surprised. She hadn't expected that a vehicle for commoners could be this comfortable.

"This is just the beginning. Once Old Yu and the others improve the metal materials, the shock absorption will be even better."

As a modern person, Lin Xiao naturally wasn't impressed by this level of vibration filtering.

"It can be even more comfortable?"

Su Wansha asked with some concern: "Then the carriage company's orders will probably be even harder to keep up with. We'll have to expand."

"What's the rush? When the time comes, just let them pre-order, pay a deposit, first come first served, and then go home and wait in line. Tell them to pick up the carriage in a few months!" Lin Xiao said.

"Ah? We have to wait a few months to buy a carriage? Won't the buyers think we're scammers?" Su Wansha worried.

Lin Xiao chuckled: "Things are valuable because they are rare. The harder it is to deliver the carriage, the more expensive it will be. Believe it or not, when people resell their used carriages, they'll even be able to make a profit!"

"As for us, we should also create more limited editions, commemorative versions, and decorate them more lavishly to earn another profit!"

"Anyway, those buying carriages are all wealthy people who aren't short on money. Where can you not find ordinary carriages? What they want is to satisfy their vanity!"

"If you make it too easy to get, they won't even look at it!"

"Also, these springs will age after a while and become less effective, but we can provide a replacement parts service."

"When they come to change the springs, we can incidentally offer to change the wheels, change the carriage roof, repair the paint, and so on. This is all money!"

The women listened, stunned, as the door to a new world of "black-hearted merchants" was opened for them.

Xie Juner and Su Wansha were already skilled in business; their brains turned rapidly, and their eyes were almost turning into the shape of gold coins.

Chatting about business, the group arrived at the door of Zhu Ming and his wife's house.

Having not been here for a while, the old house had taken on a brand new look.

Not only was the toilet repaired, but a bath pool had also been built.

Seeing so many people arrive, Ding Cuihua beamed with joy.

"Oh my, Lin Xiao and his wives are here. Why did you bring so many things... Wansha, the child has lost weight."

Lin Xiao led the women up to greet the elderly couple and wish them an early Happy New Year.

Upon seeing the eye-catching group of wives, Ding Cuihua's old eyes suddenly narrowed.

It wasn't because she was stunned by their beauty, but because she felt the cultivation levels on the women...

The others were one thing, but she knew exactly what level of martial arts Su Wansha had.

"This... how is this possible..."

Ding Cuihua's scalp tingled. She had lived for nearly sixty years, had seen people's power surge due to sudden enlightenment, but had never seen such a fierce surge!

"Bingyan pays respects to Uncle-Master Ding!"

Leng Bingyan bowed respectfully at this moment.

By now, because of the incident with Shu Yelan, Lin Xiao had told the women about Ding Cuihua's identity.

Leng Bingyan had actually known of Ding Cuihua's existence long ago, but because Ding Cuihua had retired from the martial arts world long ago, she hadn't expected her to be Zhu Ming's wife.

Ding Cuihua was not surprised that her identity had been seen through.

After all, she could no longer fathom Lin Xiao's martial arts, and even regarding Xiao Qingxuan, she vaguely felt something was "not right."

As for Mu Wanying and the other women, she felt that none of them were any weaker than herself.

"Bingyan, no need for formalities."

Ding Cuihua helped her up: "I have been retired for many years. Not acknowledging you wasn't because I didn't want to, but simply because it wasn't necessary."

"The younger generation is formidable. I didn't expect that by following Lin Xiao, all of you would have such outstanding martial arts."

Lin Xiao smiled: "Senior Ding, cultivation is cultivation, and actual combat is actual combat. No matter how good a weapon is, if the person using it isn't good, it will be greatly discounted."

"They only have the cultivation base; they will certainly need to seek more advice from you regarding actual combat."

Ding Cuihua giggled upon hearing this: "Lin Xiao, you really know how to joke. Having followed you on campaigns east and west, could they possibly lack opportunities for actual combat?"