Half a month later.
The moon was bright and the stars were sparse. A group of people gathered around the campfire, talking loudly.
A fat sheep was roasted above the flames, sizzling with oil and emitting a fragrant aroma.
Chen Lin sat on a sack in a carriage, swinging his legs casually, and faced the audience leisurely.
This is a caravan, and he is the bodyguard hired by the caravan.
Half a month ago, he escaped from Maple Leaf Lake and ran all the way to Pingyang City.
Originally, he wanted to stay in Pingyang City for a while, but he heard that Qingyun Sect was still looking for the murderer of Luo Ziqing, and the Ma family was also looking for information about Ma Yu. For safety reasons, he joined the caravan, disguised himself as a bodyguard, and left Pingyang City.
This place is hundreds of miles away from Pingyang City, and has long been out of the reach of Qingyun Sect. There is no need to worry about being discovered by the enemy. The mood naturally becomes better.
At this time, the mutton was cooked, and a young man came trotting over with a large piece of meat and a wine jug, and handed them to Chen Lin.
"Hurry up and eat it while it's hot, or it won't taste good if it gets cold."
The young man looked at Chen Lin in a flattering manner, and then he watched him chew with big mouthfuls, but he didn't leave.
Chen Lin glanced at the other person, took out the wine flask and took a gulp, then laughed and scolded: "Why, are you still thinking about asking me to teach you martial arts?"
At this moment, he used the alias Lin San and played the role of a chivalrous hero. He encountered several wild beasts and bandits along the way. After showing off a few skills, he was pestered by this kid and insisted on learning kung fu.
But then again, the Vajra Body Tempering Art is truly powerful. Now his body can withstand not only ordinary swords and knives, but even low-grade magical weapons.
Moreover, it is performed with extraordinary strength and masculinity, no wonder the other party is envious of his cultivation method.
Which man doesn’t dream of becoming a big muscular man
"Hehe." The young man smiled shyly, "Master Lin, I know you are a master and you won't accept someone like me as your disciple. I just want to learn a few tricks and become a bodyguard from a waiter. That way, my salary can be doubled and I can get a wife!"
Chen Lin nodded. "Yes, it's a very simple dream. Considering your performance along the way, I will make an exception and teach you a technique."
After saying this, his face turned serious and he said, "But if you learn my skills, remember not to do evil things, otherwise if I find out, I will have to clean up the mess!"
He has the demeanor of a master.
"Zhang Aniu kowtowed to the master!"
The young man bowed down without caring whether Chen Lin would accept him as a disciple or not.
Chen Lin didn't say anything. He just reached inside his robe and took out a yellowed martial arts secret book.
"I will now teach you this unique magic skill of the Eight Desolations. How much you can comprehend depends on your personal luck. Also, I am giving this skill to you for the sake of the boss. You must swear not to betray the boss after you have learned it."
After saying that, Chen Lin handed the secret book to the boy.
The young man took it excitedly and immediately pointed to the sky and swore a solemn oath.
Chen Lin waved his hand casually, "Go, bring me another piece of mutton, a big one!"
Looking at the boy running quickly towards the campfire, Chen Lin smiled.
I have also become a mysterious master in the eyes of others.
The martial arts secret book was found when he was cleaning the storage bag, and it was of no use to him.
And although the name sounds intimidating, it is actually just an ordinary martial arts technique.
After sending Zhang Aniu away, Chen Lin continued to eat meat and drink wine in the carriage, letting his mind go blank.
Suddenly, he looked in the direction of the campfire and saw a figure walking towards him.
It was not a waiter, but a woman in her twenties, who was the young master of the trading company and the leader of this caravan.
"Did Master Lin accept Zhang Aniu as his apprentice?"
The woman was dressed in tight clothes and looked smart and capable. She handed a leg of lamb to Chen Lin.
Chen Lin shook his head. "No, I don't have the habit of accepting disciples. I just saw that the boy was quite capable, so I gave him an opportunity."
"So that's how it is. Zhang Aniu's efforts to please you were not in vain. But Master Lin, do you really have no intention of joining my Chen family and becoming a worshiper of my company?"
There was a hint of anticipation in the woman's eyes.
Chen Lin smiled and said nothing.
"Excuse me then."
The woman didn't try to persuade him further and just turned and left.
Chen Lin looked at the woman's back and couldn't help but sigh that life's encounters were truly amazing. By such a coincidence, he met the original owner's family.
This woman's name is Chen Qiaoyun. She is a family member of the original owner and a blood niece. She is also a cultivator, but she is only at the Qi training level and her spiritual roots are probably very poor.
When he accidentally learned this information, he was also extremely surprised.
However, he had no intention of recognizing the other party. It was not because he was cold-blooded or afraid of trouble, but because he had enemies everywhere. If he really recognized the other party, it would not only fail to bring any benefits to the other party, but would lead to the destruction of his entire family.
Neither the Qingyun Sect nor the Ma Family could afford to offend the Chen Family. He did not go to look for the Chen Family in Guyuan City because he was worried about this.
If he becomes a powerful Jindan in the future, and the Chen family is still there, he can give them an opportunity, which would also complete the cause and effect of occupying this body.
After a night's rest, the caravan arrived at its destination, Baihu City, the next day.
After entering the city, the bodyguard's mission was completed. Chen Lin received his reward and left directly.
He planned to rest in the city for a few days and consider where to go.
There are two choices now. One is Ziyun Mountain where the Lieyang Sect is located. There is an immortal cultivation market there, and with the support of the Lieyang Sect, there is no need to worry about any powerful monsters appearing.
The one who had been fighting the evil spirit above Maple Leaf Lake was the Lieyang Sect’s Jindan expert, Master Huang Yu.
The other one was the great elder of the Black Demon Sect who came from Che Qiguo’s side. His name was Lan Tianji, nicknamed Tianji Old Demon, and he was also a Jindan cultivator.
In fact, these two people have been hiding near the ancient cultivator's cave. If the treasures that appeared in the cave were all those of the Qi training and foundation building period, they would naturally not show up. But if more advanced treasures appeared, it would naturally not fall into the hands of the younger generation.
So when the evil spirit broke out of the ancient temple at the bottom of the lake, it was besieged by two Jindan stage powerhouses and was probably very confused.
In the past few days, information about the two Jindan ancestors exorcising demons and monsters has been flying everywhere, and it is impossible not to know about it.
In the end, it is said that the evil spirit was completely destroyed, the demon-subduing pestle at the center of the formation was taken away by the old demon Tianji, and the demon-purifying lotus fell into the hands of Zhenren Huangyu.
As for the demonized dragon, it naturally could not escape the fate of having its tendons pulled out and its skin peeled off.
In fact, Chen Lin had always been thinking about the dragon, intending to kill it when he became strong enough one day, so that he could use the dragon's soul to refine the spiritual weapon Qingjiao Spear. But now he has given up the idea.
It was also for this reason that he didn't want to go to the Lieyang Sect's Xiuxian Market. After all, he had gained a lot of benefits in the ancient temple, and when he came out, he might have been seen by the two Jindan powerhouses.
Although this idea is purely suspicious, if you want to live with a new identity, you should cut it off completely.
So the second option is to leave Yan State and head to Chu State in the northwest.
As for another neighboring country, Cheqi Country, he would not go there. The ruler there is the Black Demon Sect. It is not only the place where the old demon Tianji lives, but also the hometown of Yu Yuehai and Ye Jingyun.
After careful consideration, Chen Lin finally decided to go to the State of Chu.
Although it is quite far and you have to pass through some dangerous places along the way, as long as you arrive there, you can start a new life with a new identity.
Moreover, the Chu State has a large area and is said to be close to the sea and rich in resources, and its cultivation world is much more prosperous than that of the Yan State.
After making the decision, he went to a restaurant in the city, ordered a few dishes, and started drinking.
After eating and drinking, he found a room in the upper room of an inn, closed the door, put up a warning talisman, and began to meditate.
About an hour later, when he felt his body had reached its best condition, Chen Lin opened his eyes.
He first walked out and took a look around, telling the waiter to fill the bathtub with water and not to disturb him no matter what, then went back to the house and locked the door again, and placed a warning talisman and an illusion talisman on the door.
After sitting cross-legged, he still felt that it was not quite right, so he took out the snake and placed it in front of him. Then he nodded with satisfaction and took out a pill bottle from the storage bag.
A round pill was poured out, and immediately the aroma of medicine filled the air.
It’s the marrow cleansing pill!