12: Foot massage is also a way

"Daoist Lin... you probably don't know about my situation."

Before Lü Liang could finish his sentence, Lin Yuan interrupted him.

"I know about the Lu family village incident. I believe you weren't the one who did it. Perhaps you joined Quanshen because you were afraid of being captured and taken back."

"But I want to tell you, your Mind-Plumbing Art actually comes from the All-encompassing Hands, one of the Eight Wonders. In other words, you haven't successfully awakened yet."

"With you by my side, if Master Lu wants to touch you, he'll have to get past me. You can rest assured."

Lü Liang listened to Lin Yuan's words, his face filled with shock.

How could it be?! His Mind-Plumbing Art actually originated from the Eight Wonders.

"That's not right! The Mind-Plumbing Art has always been the Lu family's inherited ability!" Lü Liang asked, somewhat puzzled.

"The Lu family only had Willful Strength Technique before. During the Jiashen Rebellion, the Lu family captured a practitioner of the All-encompassing Hands. Now do you understand?"

Upon hearing this, Lü Liang finally understood.

Xia He, who was beside him, looked at Lü Liang with complicated eyes. She hadn't expected that the Eight Wonders, which Quanshen had always been searching for, was right in front of them, but no one had recognized it.

But judging by Lü Liang's expression, he himself didn't even know. How did this Lin Yuan know?

Legend has it that animals need hundreds or even thousands of years of arduous cultivation to become spirits and take human form. This person in front of them, who knows so many secrets, might have also experienced the Jiashen Rebellion... Soon, after finishing their meal, the three walked out of the restaurant.

Just then, a man and a woman blocked the path of Lin Yuan and his group.

Lin Yuan looked at the refined young man, and beside him stood a somewhat disheveled girl with a vacant look in her eyes, who should be Feng Baobao. The man should be Xu San.

"Hehe, Daoist Lin, I've heard much about you. I'm Xu San, assistant to the person in charge of Tianjin for 'Where It All Connects'. This is Feng Baobao. Old Celestial Master just called us and told us about you."

"We didn't dare to delay on our way here. We originally wanted to treat you to a simple meal, but it seems we arrived a bit late."

Lin Yuan rubbed his stomach.

"It's fine, I've finished eating. How about we find a place to chat?"

Xu San looked at Xia He and Lü Liang behind Lin Yuan. He knew he definitely wouldn't be able to take those two away.

Lin Yuan also knew what the other party meant. It wouldn't be right if he didn't go.

Xu Si probably also wanted to take these two people by his side back, but due to his strength, he didn't dare to directly arrest them, so he could only meet them as a formality to report back.

"Xia He, Lü Liang, you two go book a hotel and wait for me to return."

Xu Si was a little surprised.

"Daoist Lin, both of them are from Quanshen. Aren't you afraid..."

Lin Yuan waved his hand.

"It's fine, those two won't run away."

With that, Lin Yuan followed Xu San into the car.

At this moment, Xu Si was smoking in his office, having already cursed Lin Yuan and everyone on the board of directors in his heart.

It was truly a case of 'when immortals fight, mortals suffer'. He was told to arrest Lin Yuan and the Quanshen deviants. Not to mention the combat power of Quanshen, just Lin Yuan's displayed strength alone meant that the entire Tianjin branch might not be able to take him down even if they all went together.

Instantly killing Shen Chong, the Root of Disaster—this was definitely not something an ordinary person could do.

Looking at the entire Outsider World, apart from the Old Celestial Master, who was a peerless master, even the two heroes probably wouldn't dare to claim they could instantly kill Shen Chong.

Just then, he received a text message. He immediately extinguished his cigarette butt and began to prepare.

Under Xu San's guidance, Lin Yuan quickly arrived at Xu Si's office.

"Oh, you must be Daoist Lin, right? What a distinguished talent."

"Hehehe, you must be Xu Si, right? I've heard much about you!" Lin Yuan immediately cupped his hands and smiled.

"You've come at a good time. I've just brewed a pot of good tea, this year's spring tea. Daoist, would you like to taste it?"

"Alright, I'll have a good taste."

As soon as Lin Yuan sat down, Xu Si immediately waved to Xu San, telling him to close the door.

"Hehe, Daoist, you've always been in the mountains before. This is your first time down the mountain, and I don't know what you like to do. I originally wanted to treat you to a meal, but it turns out you've already eaten."

Lin Yuan waved his hand.

"I'm not one for many rules. As the saying goes, cultivating the Dao is Dao, and foot massage is also Dao."

Xu Si immediately understood after hearing this and burst out laughing.

"Hahahaha! It seems Daoist is also a person of passion. You should have said so earlier, I wouldn't have pretended to be a cultured person here."

Saying that, Xu Si directly put his arm around Lin Yuan's shoulder.

"Hey, Daoist, let me tell you, I know all the foot massage parlors in Tianjin very well. I know one that's perfect for you, called Jiangnan Foot Spa! Those little cheongsams, those little slits, they're really something!"

"Let me tell you, especially technician number 38 inside, those little hands, so tender! Let's go, let's go! After just finishing a meal, you need a foot massage."

"After the foot massage, I'll arrange the third round for you! I guarantee! I'll make you happy!"

Inside the Deluxe VIP room of Jiangnan Foot Spa.

Lin Yuan slumped on the reclining chair and said with a look of enjoyment, "This is the life a person should live! It's good to be down the mountain. Little sis, I'm a bit tired, give me a bit more strength."

Xu Si ate from the fruit platter and said with a smile, "Judging by Daoist's demeanor, it doesn't seem like this is your first time here. You're quite familiar with it."

Lin Yuan smiled without speaking.

"Alright, let's talk about something serious. You brought me here, not just for a foot massage, right?"

Xu Si smiled.

"Sisters, please step out for a moment. We need to discuss something. Don't worry, your time will still be counted, just consider it a break."

After watching the technicians in high-slit cheongsams leave, Xu Si got straight to the point.

"Daoist Lin, you just arrived in Tianjin and almost caused a murder case. That's quite a commotion."

Lin Yuan forked a piece of watermelon and put it in his mouth.

"I didn't kill Shen Chong. At most, all his meridians are severed, and his limbs are crippled."

Xu Si lit a cigarette for himself and slowly exhaled a puff of smoke.

"Oh my, my Daoist Lin, if you had really killed this Shen Chong, things would have been much bigger. Let me give you the inside scoop."

"The Four Maniacs' strength is indeed not top-tier, but they can be active in the Outsider World because they have some connections."

Lin Yuan nodded faintly.

"Don't worry, not for your board of directors, but for you, Xu Si, I won't cause too much trouble in Tianjin from now on."

"Brother, with your words, my heart is warm! After the foot massage, I'll take you to a good place."

That night, after Lin Yuan and Xu Si finished their foot massages, they went to KTV.

Soon, the news of Xu Si taking Lin Yuan for a foot massage and then to KTV spread, and the higher-ups of 'Where It All Connects' immediately exploded in anger.

They sent you, you brat, to arrest Lin Yuan and the Quanshen demon, but you took them out to eat, drink, and have fun. This is blatant insubordination.

Xia He and Lü Liang also quickly received this news at the hotel.

Xia He was a bit incredulous. A Daoist going to a foot massage parlor and then to KTV? So repressed. Are all Daoists from Mount Longhu like this?

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