Twin Dimension Yin-Yang Mirror: Attaining immortality through the martial path-Chapter 47 - 46 Greed Blinds Wisdom

47: Chapter 46: Greed Blinds Wisdom

47 -46: Greed Blinds Wisdom

“Lord Tian, there was a reason for today’s incident.

We were chasing criminals, and for a moment, we lost control.”

“As for the collapse of the buildings, the Lin Family will certainly compensate for the damages.

Please…”

Lin Huaiyu’s face showed a bitter expression.

They had just been on a killing spree at Baicao Hall, and then followed the “Divine Healer Celestial Child” Deng Yuanhua past the Greenwood Residence.

Indeed, they had witnessed a scene of utter chaos.

There’s no need to mention the bodies lying everywhere.

The key point was the raging fire that was still burning.

And then there was Changle Street…

In her haste, she had drawn her sword too forcefully, shattering several civilian homes.

Fortunately, the people inside had all huddled in corners and had not been injured.

There’s no need to go into detail about Baicao Hall.

She was well aware of the severity of her own actions.

The collapse of the Greenwood Residence and the two fires that broke out there were likely the doing of Zhou Ping’an, who was standing beside her, and Tang Lin’er, who was still crouching on the roof and refusing to come down.

In fact, even now,

she was still quite shocked.

What kind of luck had she stumbled upon?

On a whim, she had recruited Guardian House Servants from among the refugees and had ended up with two “Dragons and Snakes.”

Lin Huaiyu had been taught from a young age and had worked her way up to her current realm of cultivation step by step.

Not only was her foundation exceptionally solid, but her eye for talent was extraordinary as well.

She wasn’t blind to it.

That one named Tang Lin’er, despite appearing to act frivolously, actually possessed strong potential.

As for Zhou Ping’an beside her,

she was even more puzzled by him.

Every time she thought she had understood him, assuming she had overestimated him,

she would later reflect and discover that there was much, much more to him than met the eye.

As the master of the Lin Residence, she would of course have to take responsibility for their actions.

Besides, this was for the sake of saving her younger sister.

And for the sake of saving the Lin Family.

“That sounds rather simplistic.

The chaos of this night cannot be simply resolved with a mere compensation.

The Third Miss Lin, let’s not forget how your Lin Family came by that thirty percent share of the medicinal materials.

If this results in disturbing the peace of Qingyang City to the point where no one can live in tranquility, it might be better to just call it quits.”

He was implying that the offer was too little.

Upon hearing these words, Zhou Ping’an felt they seemed strangely familiar. ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom

It was as if he could hear the clinking sound of bargaining.

Could it be that the thirty percent share of the medicinal materials, or rather, the pill production,

was not simply given to the Lin Family by Tian Baoyi, but rather it was something he needed for himself?

And the Third Miss Lin, not fully comprehending the intricacies involved,

merely thought it was the reward earned by leading the Lin Residence’s Guardian House Servants to victory on the battlefield.

Therefore, she didn’t offer any lavish tribute or humble words.

As a result, many subsequent problems ensued.

Zhou Ping’an watched Tian Baoyi’s relentless manner while sitting on his horse and mused.

Seeing that Lin Huaiyu was about to provide a detailed explanation of tonight’s events, he suddenly held up his hand to stop her.

“Let me do it.”

Lin Huaiyu looked a bit puzzled,

but did not say much else and nodded at Zhou Ping’an after giving him a steady glance.

Zhou Ping’an, facing the group of onlookers who were looking at him with unfriendly eyes, smiled and said:

“Lord Tian, why don’t I just offer up the entire thirty percent share of the medicinal materials, and let you deal with them as you see fit.

Even the original twenty percent share of the Lin Family, we do not wish to keep.”

“What do you mean?”

Tian Baoyi was slightly startled.

He had just been about to pressure the Lin Family into a concession, and the Third Miss Lin, although extremely talented in martial arts and possessing a great reputation,

was known for her gentle and tender nature, usually not getting angry under normal circumstances.

Moreover, the biggest issue was that she was very reasonable.

It’s said that “a gentleman can be manipulated with righteousness.”

She’s the straightforward type.

Just a few words could easily manipulate her into not only having to rely on the Qingyang City guards’ power for protection but also into obediently handing over most of her family’s profits.

The Precious Pharmacy of the Lin Family truly incites envy.

If they could acquire various pills in large quantities, the strength of Qingyang County Soldiers would undoubtedly greatly increase.

As long as they thwart the counterattack of the Red Lotus Army, I will surely gain significant recognition during the Imperial Court’s performance review…

Subsequent promotions would then naturally be a matter of course.

The Imperial Court’s inspectors have already reached Guangning, and may arrive in Qingyang any day now, while the Red Lotus Army is still amassing.

On the surface, the city seems peaceful, but in reality, it is full of gaping wounds.

If a real battle were to break out, who knows what would happen?

Thinking of this, Tian Baoyi was filled with worry…

He wished fervently for all these forces within the city to fight each other to death, and that they would all truly submit to his command.

Only then could they unite and survive this calamity.

“It’s meaningless.”

Zhou Ping’an shook his head and looked around at the imposing county soldiers, his heart filled with a sigh.

When a local military leader starts scheming against his own allies, eyeing their benefits exclusively, his defeat and destruction are not far off.

The stories of “getting rid of the donkey once the grinding is done” usually wait until the work is finished before killing the donkey.

But what about Qingyang City?

The threat of the Red Lotus Army still persists.

And Tian Baoyi does not think about protecting everyone in the Lin Family but, rather, stirs up trouble in a bid to take advantage of Lin Huaiyu.

It’s utterly outrageous.

One can only say that greed has clouded his judgement.

If Zhou Ping’an hadn’t been in the midst of the Red Lotus rebels himself and seen Lin Huaiyu charging out on horseback, powerfully slaying the Fiery Flame Messenger of the Red Lotus Army,

And leading the forces of the Lin Family back and forth in battle, decisively defeating the rebels in one fell swoop,

He would have almost believed that the not-so-small war was indeed led to victory by Tian Baoyi’s skillful command.

Because that’s what everyone in the city was saying.

As you can imagine,

This news must have come from somewhere.

Hence, the result of Lin Huaiyu’s nearly ten days of recuperation was not just an elusive quota of medicinal materials…

but also being viewed with suspicion and targeted everywhere today.

Zhou Ping’an’s eyes were cold as he continued, “Tonight, the bandits launched a night attack on the Lin Residence, and Baicao Hall is even more behind the scenes, colluding with evildoers to loot amidst chaos, their methods extremely despicable.

The Lin Family has lost all hope and intends to withdraw from Qingyang City…

Lord Tian, just go ahead and take anything you want.”

“Are you blaming this general for inadequate protection?”

Tian Baoyi was furious.

Suddenly feeling guilty without reason.

He knew better than anyone what this night’s attack was really about.

However, there are some things that even if everyone sees through, they keep to themselves and do not speak out.

The Protector from the Lin Family in front of him was even threatening to leave Qingyang City.

Could it be that he actually feared their withdrawal?

Believe it or not, he really did fear it.

“How dare I blame Lord Tian, even though you’ve been negligent and derelict in your duties, not fulfilling your role, not even reacting when the Black Mountain Bandits entered the city in large numbers.

You’re even so incompetent that you’ve lost control over the strife within the city, oblivious to Baicao Hall’s large group of men attacking the Lin Residence…

And when the Lin Family was about to take advantage of their victory and press their attack, Lord Tian finally made his appearance.”

Zhou Ping’an clicked his tongue and pointed out the Fire Soldiers around them with torches, laughing as he said, “Lord Tian has worked hard, coming to collect corpses.

Are you also planning to perform a memorial service for these villains, burning incense and paper for them?”

“How dare you!”

A brawny man with round eyes and a leopard’s head beside Tian Baoyi spurred his tall horse, and with a whoosh, his long spear thrust forward.

“A mere Protector dares to be disrespectful to the Country Warden?

You’re seeking death.”

“Commander Lei.”

Though Tian Baoyi felt burning rage and smoke seemed to rise from his five viscera,

He knew that now was really not the time to assert his official authority.

The other party was planning to leave Qingyang City.

When the time came, who would stand up for him against the attacks of the Red Lotus Army?

Each time he witnessed Lin Huaiyu’s prowess, it sent a chill through his heart.

It was clearly a Blood Renewal.

But, could the Blood Exchange Realm be this powerful?

Now, facing such fury and direct ridicule, they were almost at the point of tearing off all pretense of cordiality…

And Cavalry Army Commander Lei Hong, he was actually adding fuel to the fire?

He must not be thinking clearly.