45: Good tea, good things, good beauty!

“Your Excellencies, care for a drink?”

Jiang Lin raised his teacup, inviting Liu Yaner and Xiao Dong.

Liu Yaner took a deep breath and said, “I still have official business, so I won’t disturb you!”

With that, she turned and left, not even sparing Xiao Dong a glance.

Unlike the original plot where he was taken to the military camp by Liu Yaner, this time, the two had no interaction whatsoever…

“As expected of the Blood Peony of the Battlefield, quite spirited!”

Watching Liu Yaner’s departing figure, Jiang Lin admired her even more.

This woman’s character was the most outstandingly portrayed in the entire book.

Even Shangguan Yaoyao, the primary female lead, had to take a backseat.

On the Reincarnation Battlefield, facing the combined forces of the Witches and Demons, she fought for seven days and seven nights, ultimately choosing to self-detonate, triggering the act of the Heavenly River Sunset.

It could be said that she used her own body to become the Human Race’s last line of defense on the Reincarnation Battlefield.

With her strength alone, she held back a million allied troops on the Reincarnation Battlefield!

The phrase “Heavenly River Sunset Blood Peony, Million Allied Troops Trapped in Golden Sands” was enough to prove her charismatic personality!

At this moment, Xiao Dong had already walked over.

“Many thanks, Brother Lin, for your assistance. I am Ye Duanjiang, my Family has fallen, and I am currently a Loose Cultivator!”

Looking at the completely unfamiliar face, if he hadn't known the plot well and that Sixth Leader Li Leopard would seek revenge on him, Jiang Lin admitted he wouldn't have been able to identify Xiao Dong.

Hearing the name the other party used as a disguise made Jiang Lin’s teeth itch with irritation.

In the original plot, the other party did not have this name.

Duanjiang, what he was severing was my Jiang Lin’s ‘Jiang’!

It seemed his actions during this period had made him hate him to such an extent!

However, these were minor matters.

They were naturally incompatible, a situation where one could not exist with the other.

But now, you are my prized possession!

I’m dying to see your Good Fortune as the Heavens!

“Come, come, come, Brother Ye, please take a seat. These are all minor matters!”

“I, Lin, only have three hobbies in life.”

“Good tea, good deeds, and beautiful women!”

“Brother Ye, seeing injustice and drawing your blade to help, you are a true hero among men.”

“When someone troubles you, I definitely have to help out!”

Xiao Dong blushed at Jiang Lin’s words, feeling a bit embarrassed.

“Not at all, not at all, compared to Brother Lin, I am still far inferior!”

Jiang Lin looked at the naive Xiao Dong and smiled, “We feel like old friends at first sight. How about we become sworn brothers, Brother Ye, what do you think?”

As soon as these words were spoken, the few people present were all stunned.

Lin Qingxue didn’t know what Jiang Lin was up to, but she was still very surprised.

What kind of person would make Jiang Lin immediately offer to become sworn brothers?

Thinking that Jiang Lin was now using the name of her own younger brother from the Xihua Lin Family, she felt strange in her heart.

However, if she still had a clan brother alive, that would be good.

One by one, the figures deep in her memory gradually converged on Jiang Lin.

At this moment, she felt that the other party had truly become her younger brother.

Lin Shenzhi!

This name officially appeared in her heart.

“Kid, I agree to let you use the name Lin Shenzhi!”

“But if you dare to use this name to act recklessly, not to mention the Jiang Family, even the Emperor won’t be able to protect you!”

“Also, since you are now using my brother’s name, according to my Lin Family’s rules, I will assess your understanding of cultivation for two hours every day from now on!”

Hearing Lin Qingxue’s telepathic message, Jiang Lin smiled slightly.

Guessed correctly?

This woman just wanted him to help her decipher the Cultivation Technique!

And assess him?

What a lovely woman!

This was exactly what he wanted; her Cultivation Technique was clearly not simple!

【Ding, favorability +10, received reward: rare exotic flame ‘Heart-Attacking Poison Fire’!】

Lin Qingxue pouted.

I’ve already allowed you to use my name, and you only give me 10 favorability points?

What a stingy fellow!

Not at all like your elder sister, how generous she is!

This poison fire is of no use to me!

However, it seemed to be somewhat useful to Jiang Lin.

Although she didn’t know how he used fire-elemental True Qi, this exotic flame was undoubtedly more suitable for him.

Once you help me decipher the Cultivation Technique, I’ll consider it a reward for you!

She really could research this Dao Companion Opportunity when she had time.

Perhaps if she accumulated 1000 favorability points, she could truly obtain a Great Accomplishment Pill!

In terms of the favorability System, some were happy and some were troubled.

On the other side, Shangguan Yaoyao had been observing Xiao Dong.

She knew that Jiang Lin’s goal for this trip was this person.

As long as she could help Jiang Lin achieve this goal, she would definitely change his perception of her.

The negative favorability value was like a sharp sword hanging over her head.

There were still three days; if it couldn’t turn positive, her only “trump card” against Jiang Lin would be gone!

After this period, she admitted that she couldn’t outplay Jiang Lin!

Therefore, this time, she repeatedly told herself in her heart:

She must use this Opportunity to reshape their relationship!

But what she didn’t know was that the person she was plotting against was the person she cherished most.

Once again, like at Ten Thousand Flowers Pavilion, the two met but did not recognize each other.

At this moment, hearing that Jiang Lin wanted to become sworn brothers with him, Xiao Dong was overjoyed, feeling that he had met a soulmate in life.

“Brother Lin thinks so highly of me, how can I be unappreciative?”

Jiang Lin immediately raised his cup and said, “Come, Brother Ye, I’ll toast you with tea instead of wine. After this cup, you can just call me Shen Zhi! From now on, we are brothers, sharing blessings and enduring hardships together!”

“Good!”

Xiao Dong clinked his cup, tilted his head back, and drank it down, truly heroic!

Jiang Lin also didn’t hesitate and drank it directly.

Heaven, you heard me!

From now on, we’ll share blessings!

Could you share some of his Good Fortune as the Heavens with me?

Jiang Lin knew this was impossible.

But it wasn't useless either.

Going forward, because of this relationship, the negative effects of Good Fortune as the Heavens would not directly affect him in the short term.

“Come, Brother Ye, let me introduce you.”

“This is my second sister, Lin Qingyu, this is my sister-in-law, Xia Ruo’er, and this is my maid, Xian’er.”

Xiao Dong kept nodding, greeting everyone.

At this moment, Duan Tianya in his Soul suddenly spoke:

“That Lin Qingyu is not simple; there’s a flowing Dao Qi between her brows, her Divine Sense has reached Major Achievement, and her cultivation is definitely not low!”

“That Xia Ruo’er is enveloped in strange mist, and there should be a connection to the River of Karma around her. Moreover, her ring is glowing with iridescent light, absolutely an extraordinary treasure, I suspect it’s a Divine Artifact!”

“If I’m not mistaken, the charm technique used by that maid also comes from Immortal Arts!”

After speaking, Xiao Dong was extremely shocked in his heart.

The strength of the other party’s Family was truly terrifyingly strong.

That was Immortal Arts!

He had sought it so diligently for so long and hadn’t even encountered a single Secret Manual!

Otherwise, his True Qi would have already reached Divine-Grade now!

And look at Brother Lin, even his maid uses Immortal Arts!

As if it cost nothing!

No, he had to cling to this powerful connection!

Soon after, Xiao Dong actively started chatting.

“Shen Zhi, what brings you to Black Yuan City this time?”

Jiang Lin’s eyes lit up.

He wasn’t afraid of being asked, only afraid of not being asked!

The fish was about to bite!

“I’m a person who loves good deeds; I like to get involved in all the idle matters under heaven!”

“I heard that a beast tide is about to begin in the Black Yuan Forest, so I naturally want to join in the fun!”

“Black Yuan City has been quite lively recently. There’s a medium-sized trade fair coming up soon. Shall we go check it out together?”

Xiao Dong looked constrained, “To be honest, Shen Zhi, I’m a bit short on funds, so I’ll pass…”

Jiang Lin opened his folding fan and waved his hand, “Brother Ye, don’t worry. Whatever catches your eye at the upcoming fair, I’ll pay for it. Consider it a gift from a younger brother to his elder brother!”

“Ah, how could I… ”

“Let’s go!”

Jiang Lin didn’t give Xiao Dong a chance to refuse, directly pulling him towards the fairgrounds.

…

Black Yuan City, Four Directions Merchant Guild.

“Young Miss, there’s a strong ancient aura there; there must be a treasure inside!”

“Oh? Let’s go take a look!”

A woman in purple, with a graceful figure and a fine gauze mask covering her face, led a maid in green to a stall.

“Young Miss, it’s that most tattered book. The contents inside are definitely not simple!”

“Little Wu, are you sure?”

“Absolutely! Young Miss, we’ve found a treasure!”

The purple-clad woman’s eyes lit up, and she called over the boss.

“Boss, how much for this?”

“Just unearthed, fifty Mid-Grade Spirit Stones. Once bought, no returns!”

“Can it be cheaper… ”

Before the purple-clad woman could finish speaking, she was interrupted by a voice.

“Boss, these ten Secret Manuals here, pack them up for me. My brother has taken a liking to them!”

As soon as the words fell, ten High-Grade Spirit Stones were already thrown to the boss.

“The remaining money is your tip!”

The fat boss’s eyes lit up, and he quickly caught the Spirit Stones.

A big customer!

He quickly bowed and said, “Good, good, good, I’ll pack them up for you right away!”

The purple-clad woman immediately said anxiously, “Boss, I was clearly here first, I chose the item first…”

“Young lady, here we go by who pays first; it belongs to whoever pays first!”

“Perhaps it’s different from the rules in your hometown.”

A frivolous and playful voice sounded, making the purple-clad woman grit her teeth and say:

“May I ask Your Excellency’s esteemed name?”

With a “whoosh,” the folding fan in the young man’s hand opened.

“Xihua Lin Family, Lin Shenzhi!”

“My three hobbies in life: good tea, good deeds, and beautiful women!”

“Beauty, have time for a cup of tea together? We can chat about the major events of the world today!”

Listening to Jiang Lin’s playful and frivolous words, the purple-clad woman wished she could go up and strike him with a sword.

“Young Miss, don’t be impulsive, this child is the Child of Destiny of the Human Race!”