Starting from the time when Mang traveled through Joy of Life, he fabricated the myths of the heaven

Chapter 520 Entrusting the Orphan (Part 2)
On Linghu Chong's side, seeing Mu Gaofeng leave, he was overjoyed, thinking that Mu Gaofeng, that hunchback, was so afraid of Yue Buqun that he felt proud.

Fortunately, he had it. If he hadn't left and had to fight him, it would have been very troublesome. He was a good person and never thought of not saving him. Putting everything else aside, since Lin Pingzhi had joined Huashan, he was now his junior brother's family member.

Seeing Mu Gaofeng leave, Lin Zhennan and his wife were pleasantly surprised, but when they heard Linghu Chong's voice, they were taken aback, as it was not the expert who had transmitted the message.

Lin Zhennan was still thinking that since Linghu Chong said Yue Buqun had invited him, could the person who sent the message be Yue Buqun himself? That would make sense.

However, at least things have changed, which is the happiest thing, even if I am about to die.

Linghu Chong, using a tree branch as support, entered the earth god temple. The hall was dark and without any lights. He saw a man and a woman sitting and reclining together.

Linghu Chong immediately bowed and said, "I am Linghu Chong from the Huashan Sect. I am now a fellow disciple of Brother Pingzhi. I pay my respects to Uncle Lin and Aunt Lin."

After all, they belong to a prestigious and respectable family. Although they can have a relationship with someone like Tian Boguang, there are no issues with etiquette.

"Young hero, there's no need for such formality. We are truly unworthy of such courtesy. My wife and I are seriously injured and unable to return the courtesy. Please forgive us."

"Is my son Pingzhi truly a disciple of Master Yue of the Huashan Sect?" Lin Zhennan asked, his voice trembling as he spoke the last sentence.

Yue Buqun was far more famous in the martial arts world than Yu Canghai. In order to curry favor with Yu Canghai, Lin Zhennan sent people to deliver gifts every year, twice a year, which only fueled Yu Canghai's arrogance.

Lin Zhennan knew he was not worthy to befriend the leaders of the Five Mountains Sword Sect, including Yue Buqun, and didn't even dare to offer them gifts. He saw that Mu Gaofeng looked fierce and menacing, but as soon as he heard the name of the Huashan Sect, he immediately fled. He was overjoyed that his son had the good fortune to join the Huashan Sect.

It sounds like the famous Fuwei Escort Agency is quite pitiful, but in the martial arts world, this is the reality. Escort agencies are inherently at the bottom of the social hierarchy.

Disciples of major sects usually only go to escort agencies as consultants when they are short of money. Of course, there are also powerful escort agencies, such as the Great Escort Agency. But in the end, including all the escort agencies in the world, they are not powerful because the agency is big, but because the people in the agency are powerful.

There are also those who truly became famous because of their escort agency, such as Longmen Escort Agency. However, this escort agency is a genuine century-old establishment, famous not only in the martial arts world but also in the imperial court.

In comparison, Fuwei Escort Agency, relying on Lin Yuantu's reputation, reached the point of having ten branches and eighty-four escorts, but it failed to withstand the test.

That's right, it's been a test. Longmen Escort Agency wasn't always this powerful. It was only after expanding that it underwent various trials and tribulations to reach its current state.

To put it simply, some of the branches of Longmen Escort Agency might have been opened by disciples of Shaolin Temple, or disciples of other sects.

In comparison, Fuwei Escort Agency was more unlucky. Actually, Lin Zhennan was a good businessman, but what could he do? His family had produced a super master, but the martial arts skills were not passed down, which caused trouble.

Otherwise, they could have truly developed and promoted it through their methods—in fact, they had already developed and promoted it, but they couldn't hold on to it.

However, on the other hand, without the Evil-Repelling Sword Technique, Lin Zhennan would not have had the opportunity to carry forward and promote the Fuwei Escort Agency.

Actually, Lin Zhennan has another problem: he is averse to the martial arts world. This is also the reason, otherwise he wouldn't be like this. He has become accustomed to Lin Yuantu's reputation, and that's how Fuwei Escort Agency is.

When encountering bandits in ordinary times, most people wouldn't dare to mess with him. He also knew how to conduct himself, and those who did offend him had good relationships with him, even those from the Qingcheng Sect. But who could blame him for being a target of trouble? That's how the martial world is. Lin Yuantu was too successful.

Linghu Chong said, "That's right. That hunchback Mu Gaofeng wanted to force your son to become his disciple, but your son refused. Just as the hunchback was about to harm him, my master happened to pass by and saved him."

Your son earnestly begged to join my Huashan sect. Seeing his sincerity and recognizing his potential, my master granted his request.

"Just now, my master fought Yu Canghai with swords and defeated him, forcing him to flee. My master chased after him to find out where my uncle and aunt were. I never expected that the two of you would be here," Linghu Chong said proudly.

"So, Master Yue isn't nearby?" Lin Zhennan realized that the person who sent the message wasn't Yue Buqun.

He suddenly wanted to laugh. He had lived a glorious life, but at this moment, he understood, just like any other person.

"He went to look for the two of you; they should be arriving soon." Linghu Chong didn't notice anything amiss.

"Yes, yes," Lin Zhennan said. Madam Lin quickly patted him on the back to calm him down. She knew what her husband meant, and she had also misunderstood.

Now that Linghu Chong has said it, everyone understands. If it really was Yue Buqun, why would he need to send a telepathic message saying that Lin Pingzhi had become a disciple of Yue Buqun of Mount Hua?

Yue Buqun's nickname is Gentleman Sword. If it really is him, knowing that they are the disciples' parents, it is impossible that he would not show himself instead of sending a telepathic message. Yue Buqun's name is quite well-known among half of the martial arts world.

At this moment, they were simply curious about who the person who sent the message was. Could it be Mu Gaofeng? If it were him, there would be no need to mention joining Mount Hua. That would only hinder their ability to find out the location of the sword manual. They didn't even know if he was friend or foe, or even if he was currently alive.

"I hope... I hope Ping'er arrives soon, or it will be too late," Lin Zhennan said, at this moment, he had very little energy left.

However, he hadn't revealed the existence of the sword manual yet. He had originally planned to take it to his grave, but now there was hope again. It was painful, but he was afraid he wouldn't make it through the ordeal.

"Uncle Lin, please don't speak. My master will come to find you after he settles his score with Yu Canghai. He will surely have a way to cure you," Linghu Chong said, seeing that he was breathing heavily and his life was hanging by a thread.

Lin Zhennan gave a bitter smile, closed his eyes, and after a while, whispered, "Brother Linghu, I...I...can't do it."

"I am overjoyed that Ping'er has been accepted as a disciple of the Huashan Sect. I beg... I beg you to... to take good care of her in the future."

Linghu Chong said, "Uncle, rest assured, we are fellow students and are like brothers. I will take care of Junior Brother Lin."

Madam Lin interjected, "We, your wife and I, will remember Young Master Linghu's great kindness and virtue even in death."

Linghu Chong said, "Please both of you calm down and do not speak." He knew something was wrong; this was a matter of entrusting someone's son to another.

"Ahem, I wonder if there are any other seniors here. My wife and I are afraid we will not have the chance to repay the kindness we received earlier. But we hope to see our benefactors on our deathbeds," Lin Zhennan suddenly said, barely managing to stay awake.

He didn't know what the other party's purpose was, so he could only take this opportunity to either scare them away by using Linghu Chong's identity or to reveal himself. "Uncle Lin, what's going on here?" Linghu Chong wasn't stupid; these words were clearly not directed at him, and there were other people involved. He immediately became wary.

"I wonder which master is here? I am Linghu Chong from Mount Hua. Please show yourself," Linghu Chong said loudly.

"They've shown themselves. What are you going to do?" After waiting for a while, no one appeared, only the sound of wind. The group didn't think it was a misunderstanding; instead, they became more vigilant. Suddenly, a voice came from behind them.

Along with the sound came a figure, who looked very tall. As he appeared, candlelight appeared in the dilapidated temple, allowing people to see clearly what their benefactor looked like.

"It's you?" Linghu Chong said, looking at the person who came. He knew him all too well. It was normal for him to be there. He could sense something was amiss, so there was no reason why the person, whose martial arts were even higher, wouldn't be able to sense it.

"Ahem, I know Brother Linghu." Lin Zhennan also saw the other person and was a little surprised by his youth, as he looked even younger than Linghu Chong.

“Of course we know each other. Lin, the镖头 (bodyguard/escort), I am Shen Yujing, the chief镖头 (bodyguard/escort) of Tianxia镖局 (bodyguard/escort agency),” Shen Qingzhou said.

"Tianxia Escort Agency, Shen Yujing, yes, yes, naturally a brother of the escort agency. I have heard of your reputation, killing Gongsun Wulong, destroying Seven Kill Valley, the most outstanding young talent in our escort agency. It is truly a pleasure to meet you today." Lin Zhennan knew who Shen Yujing was after thinking for a moment upon hearing the name.

He was unaware of Shen Qingzhou and Xiaoyao Hou's affair; otherwise, things wouldn't be as they are now. Although the other party was very powerful, in his heart, he was not as good as people like Yue Buqun.

When Shen Qingzhou's name became famous in the martial arts world, news of what happened in Jiangnan had not yet fully reached Fuzhou. The Fuwei Escort Agency was attacked and destroyed. After that, he was trapped and had no idea what was happening outside. Otherwise, he would not be in his current state.

"I still have to thank Brother Shen for secretly sending us the message, which allowed us to learn about Pingzhi's whereabouts. It's just a pity that we are now... cough cough." Lin Zhennan said, suddenly spitting out a mouthful of blood.

"Don't speak yet." Seeing him like this, Shen Qingzhou stepped forward and channeled some of his inner energy into him, so he wouldn't die immediately. I still need your escort route. Although he has to open the escort route himself, his experience is definitely very important. There's no need to summarize it.

"Thank you, Brother Shen," Lin Zhennan said.

"It seems you have something to say. Don't worry, I won't eavesdrop," Shen Qingzhou said.

"Brother Shen, you're overthinking it," Lin Zhennan said.

That's what he said, but the fact that he didn't stop Shen Qingzhou means something. Everyone's smart enough to know that he had this purpose in suddenly pointing out that there were other people.

Shen Qingzhou himself knew that he wanted to help in a time of need, but Mu Gaofeng was just too cowardly. He understood that Lin Zhennan had been tortured for so long because of this secret, and if he were to reveal it, all that suffering would be for nothing.

It seems he wanted to pass the buck to Linghu Chong. However, this choice is quite normal. Although he did speak up, it was Linghu Chong who scared him away. And most importantly, he is Lin Pingzhi's senior brother, which is probably more important.

“Uncle Lin.” Linghu Chong saw Shen Qingzhou transferring his qi and wanted to say something more, but the other party had already left. He couldn’t understand why he couldn’t just try to save him directly.

However, he also knew it was difficult; Lin Zhennan was beyond saving, suffering the same problem as Liu Zhengfeng and the others.

After Shen Qingzhou left, Lin Zhennan didn't say anything at first. Linghu Chong was also surprised, but suddenly he spoke up.

“Brother Linghu, I have something to say. Please tell my child that the things in the old house in Xiangyang Lane, Fuzhou, are... heirlooms of my Lin family. They must be... must be carefully preserved. But... but my great-grandfather Yuantu left a will that none of my descendants should ever look at them, otherwise there will be endless trouble. He must... he must remember this well.”

After receiving the qi transfer, Lin Zhennan recovered significantly, but in order to keep it a secret and to make sure Linghu Chong remembered it, he blurted it out, which aggravated his injuries.

Linghu Chong nodded and said, "Alright, I will pass on these words. Don't worry, Uncle Lin."

Linghu Chong sighed inwardly, thinking that even if Yu Canghai and Mu Gaofeng forced him to reveal the location of the Evil-Slaying Sword Manual, he would rather die than say it.

But knowing his time was up, he had no choice but to ask me to relay his message. However, he was afraid that I would take his Lin family's sword manual, so he said, "You must not look at it, or there will be endless trouble."

Heh heh, who do you think Linghu Chong is? Someone who would covet your Lin family's sword manual? I can't say it out loud, though, since he's a righteous person. But it's hard not to overthink things.

Lin Zhennan said, "Thank you so much, Shen." He had been struggling to hold on, hoping to see his son and tell him the biggest secret, but he knew he couldn't hold on any longer.

At this moment, having received Linghu Chong's agreement to pass on the message and knowing that his son had found an excellent home, he was overjoyed and had no more worries. However, there was still one thing, but as soon as the word "Shen" appeared, he immediately held his breath and passed out.

"Uncle Lin, Uncle!" Linghu Chong cried out. Madam Lin, also looking sad, said, "Young Master Linghu, I hope you will remind me that my child must never forget the deep hatred for his parents."

"Auntie, Uncle has stopped breathing," Linghu Chong said.

"He really did hold his breath. What did he say that made him so agitated?" Shen Qingzhou also appeared, drawn by Linghu Chong's shout.

He wasn't eavesdropping; he already knew what it was about, what it was all about—the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual was with him now.

“Brother Shen, you are also a member of the escort agency. We have the Fuwei Escort Agency’s directory. It may not mean much to others, but it is still of some value to people in the escort agency.”

"I ask for nothing more than that my son will wander the world in the future, and I hope Brother Shen can offer him guidance." Shen Qingzhou slowly circulated his breath, and Lin Zhennan slowly woke up. Seeing Madam Lin shaking her head, he breathed a sigh of relief and said.

This is not a secret. The list of escort agencies is useless to people outside the escort industry. Even if other people had it, it wouldn't be of much use, but it does have some guiding value.

This list shows which route is the shortest and safest, as well as some difficulties along the way. To be honest, Fuwei Escort Agency and other escort agencies take the same route, but they receive different treatment. You can only use this as a reference; you have to manage it yourself.

"Okay." What could Shen Qingzhou say when he saw Lin Zhennan like this? Lin Zhennan closed his eyes and looked over. This time, he was really dead. Shen Qingzhou was a little helpless. Where is the list? Give it to me.

“Brother Shen, although I didn’t bring the list with me, my family has a copy in my boudoir. You can take it as you please.” Madam Lin took out a piece of embroidery.

(End of this chapter)