Chapter 645: Chapter 644 Guidance
The words of Young Master Lin had just fallen when everyone immediately started whispering to each other, clearly not expecting such a turn of events, especially with Young Master Lin personally guiding Liu Zheng’s cultivation.
However, they could only sigh to themselves, after all, Young Master Lin was the future heir of the Lin Family and was qualified to guide Liu Zheng.
Although Liu Zheng’s cultivation level was low, he was at the early stage of foundation building, and as an elite nurtured by the Lin Family, he naturally couldn’t be that bad. It was only fitting that Young Master Lin personally guide him.
Seeing the surprised expressions on everyone’s faces, Young Master Lin revealed a satisfied smile.
These people were his loyal supporters and were very devoted to him.
"Alright, now that you understand, disperse," Young Master Lin said with a light smile.
Liu Zheng and the other four disciples quickly got up to leave, but in the moment of their departure, Young Master Lin added, "Additionally, I will leave a mark on each of you. If any of you dare to defy my orders, I will make you experience what it’s like to prefer death over life!"
"Young Master Lin, rest assured, we all wholeheartedly obey you," they assured.
"Yes, Young Master Lin! Just give the command, and we will execute it with all our strength," they promised.
Hearing their words, Young Master Lin finally nodded in satisfaction and waved them away.
"Young Master Lin, haven’t you already received news from the world of cultivators? Why then are you still having them practice?" Liu Zheng couldn’t help but ask once everyone else had left.
Although his cultivation was not that high, he was still a cultivator.
He could tell that Liu Zheng’s cultivation was different from that of ordinary people, and he could also feel the fluctuations of spiritual power radiating from Liu Zheng.
Young Master Lin smiled and replied, "I’m just having them practice inside the base for a few months, after which they can leave."
"In these few months, if any cultivator comes looking for trouble, they can handle it, and it will be much easier for me," Young Master Lin explained.
Hearing this, Liu Zheng suddenly understood and nodded without asking further.
"By the way, Liu Zheng, there’s something I’d like to ask of you," Young Master Lin said.
"Please speak, Young Master Lin. As long as it’s within my power, I will do my utmost to accomplish it!" Liu Zheng earnestly replied.
"Help me investigate the Li Family in Jiang City and the other powers around it," Young Master Lin pondered for a moment, then said to Liu Zheng.
"The Li Family? Understood. I will send someone to investigate," Liu Zheng replied.
"Good. Keep me informed as soon as you have any news!"
"Yes!"
"Oh, and here are two talismans for you to take. They are for protecting yourself," Young Master Lin took out two talismans and handed them over to Liu Zheng.
Liu Zheng hastily tried to decline, saying, "Young Master Lin, how can this be appropriate? You are the Family Head; you shouldn’t be giving such things to me. And besides, I do not need them."
"I am your senior; you need not be polite with me," Young Master Lin shook his head and continued, "Your cultivation is too weak right now. If you encounter a powerful opponent, you will be unable to resist."
"I have a secret manual called the ’Wind Shadow Sword,’ a wind attribute manual. If you can cultivate the techniques up to the eighth form of the ’Wind Shadow Sword,’ then I will gift you a set of sword techniques, an original creation of our Lin Family that can enhance your combat strength," Young Master Lin went on to say.
Hearing this, Liu Zheng was taken aback and responded, "This... Young Master Lin, that is too valuable; I cannot accept it."
"It’s okay, just take it," insisted Young Master Lin with a firm attitude, and he stuffed the ’Wind Shadow Sword’ manual into Liu Zheng’s bosom. "Once you’ve mastered the ninth form of the ’Wind Shadow Sword,’ I will gift you a set of sword techniques."
"Thank you, Young Master Lin!" Liu Zheng quickly bowed in gratitude.
"No need for thanks. Now go and practice; I await your good news," Young Master Lin said with a slight smile, giving a courteous gesture to Liu Zheng before turning to leave.
...
In the Lin Family compound.
Inside Young Master Lin’s bedroom, he sat at the edge of his bed, his right hand resting on his knee, his left hand holding a wine glass, leisurely sipping on red wine.
At this moment, his thoughts were entirely focused on Liu Zheng, with a vision surfacing in his mind: Liu Zheng, wielding his sword in the Lin Family’s backyard, sword light flashing everywhere, his blade breaking through the walls of the Lin compound, leveling the entire estate to the ground...
This vision reminded Young Master Lin of Liu Zheng’s splendor from years past.
A confident smile curled on Young Master Lin’s lips as he muttered, "Liu Zheng, I hope you can bring good news."
He lifted the wine glass, drained it in one gulp, then placed the empty glass on the table, stood up, and walked towards the door.
...
The next day, as per Lin Shao’s instructions, Liu Zheng practiced in the back garden of the estate.
"Hmm? Why have these flowers and plants turned into little human figures, and they’re even flying around? This is really strange."
Liu Zheng, observing the transformation of the plants in front of him, couldn’t help but reveal a puzzled expression.
Last night, Lin Shao had specifically given him a talisman, saying it would help him control these plants, making them transform into little figures that could then attack the enemy.
However, Liu Zheng found that the True Yuan within his body couldn’t control these little figures at all!
The number of these little figures kept growing until they formed a group that enveloped him.
"Lin Shao, what are you up to?"
Liu Zheng murmured to himself.
But he couldn’t be bothered to think too much about it, as these little figures were completely harmless to him.
"Lin Shao."
Suddenly, Liu Zheng heard a respectful voice calling from outside the door.
"Hmm?"
Liu Zheng frowned slightly and said, "Come in."
The door opened and a man dressed in a black robe, wearing a bronze mask on his face, walked in slowly and respectfully said, "Greetings, Family Head."
"Who are you?"
Lin Shao’s eyes sharpened as he stared at the man in the black robe and asked in a deep voice.
"Reporting to the Family Head, I am a member of the Li Family. I am here today by the Family Head’s orders to seek instruction in swordsmanship from you," said the man in the black robe with a bow.
"So you’ve come to seek instruction in swordsmanship. Good," Lin Shao nodded and said, "You’ve worked hard these past few months. You may withdraw."
The man in the black robe nodded and turned to walk outside.
Lin Shao watched the man’s retreating figure, a playful look on his face: "Humph, so you’ve finally come. Well, I am quite curious to see just what abilities the disciples of the Li Family possess."
...
In the backyard of Lin Shao’s villa.
This small building covered a wide area, within which were built various structures such as pavilions, arbors, rockeries, fountains, ponds, and trees...
The decorations inside were extremely luxurious, evidently not cheap.
Beyond that, the perimeter of the villa was off-limits to everyone, whether servants, maids or the guards and sentinels of the Lin Family. They all had to abide by the rules and not step a foot near the villa.
However, for those servants and guards of lesser strength, this wasn’t a place they could approach at all.
"Oh, these plants have all grown into human shapes."
Liu Zheng stood in the backyard, looking at the green little figures floating around, his face showing surprise as he murmured.
All of these green little figures were around one meter tall, some resembling monkeys, others like bullfrogs, ducks, and so on.
Liu Zheng had never seen animals grown into human shapes before.
He observed carefully and realized that these little figures weren’t very strong, roughly around level five or six, but they had their own consciousness and could perform actions like attacking and defending, making them more troublesome than ordinary beasts.
"This world is really not simple. No wonder the Lin Family has such profound foundations. Even compared to Earth where I lived before, it is not much different," Liu Zheng exclaimed, then looked at the group of little figures and said, "But you’re still too weak, far from being my opponents."
No sooner had the words left his mouth than he raised his hand towards one of the little figures and shouted, "You, come out and fight me!"
That little figure zipped up into the air, legs bent, body coiled, and then swung its sword to strike at Liu Zheng.
Seeing this, Liu Zheng was unfazed, swinging his treasured sword, its blade emanating a towering light as it collided with the little figure.
Clang!
