Douluo Jueshi: I Don't Want to Be an Evil Soul Master

Chapter 69 Coincidence
Lin Xiao wasn't too surprised. As long as he had done things as a disciple of the Holy Spirit Church, there would inevitably be traces left. With the ability of the Ordinary Alliance, it wouldn't be difficult for them to investigate him.

What's more, the Ordinary Alliance had found out that he entered the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy through Jing Hongchen. Combined with the incident of Xu Jing usurping the throne during that time, some things were actually not difficult to guess.

However, after revealing his identity, Lin Xiao actually breathed a sigh of relief. "The Ordinary Alliance's shipment was intercepted by Shrek Academy and later sent to a city near the border of the Sky Soul Empire."

"So that's how it is." Shangguan Wei'er lowered her head and thought for a moment. "It seems this is a blessing in disguise. Perhaps Pingfan League's business will be able to enter the Tianhun Empire in the future. Thank you for bringing me this good news."

"Why, the guest doesn't believe it?"

Lin Xiao shook his head and avoided Shangguan Wei'er's gaze.

However, Shangguan Weier continued, "Although I am just a merchant, I have a pretty good eye. The goods from the Ordinary Alliance are not ordinary. Whether it's the Sun Moon Empire or the Sky Soul Empire, they're bound to have other thoughts after seeing that batch of goods."

Although Lin Xiao didn't respond, he already somewhat agreed with Shangguan Wei'er's words. It wasn't that he looked down on the officials of the Heavenly Soul Empire, but there really weren't many who could resist the allure of two dragon ladies.

It could enhance physical strength, eliminate hidden dangers, and even potentially induce benign mutations in one's martial spirit—who wouldn't be greedy for something like this? Even if Shrek Academy intended to hide the Dragon Girl and then insist she'd been released, who could actually verify it?

Although the relationship between the Heavenly Soul Empire and the Sun Moon Empire was tense, the Ordinary Alliance's business might actually be able to succeed. After all, sometimes only when the relationship was tense could some shady business be done more easily.

"Many things can be traded in the Ordinary Alliance. Besides the previous batch of goods, some groundless information also has its value."

Seeing Lin Xiao's thoughtful look, Shangguan Wei'er suddenly changed the subject and glanced at Shangguan Qing beside her.

"Just now, a guest helped me solve a problem that was bothering me. Please accept these little gifts."

As he spoke, Shangguan Qing handed over two boxes. As soon as he opened the lid a crack, a strange fragrance emanated from it.

"These contain some common medicinal herbs. Some guests also use them as a delight."

Lin Xiao lowered his head to look into the box, then was secretly shocked.

He was familiar with the contents of the box. Even before arriving in this world, he had already heard of its name: whale glue. This thing could enhance physical strength and increase the number of years a spirit master could absorb spirit rings. For ordinary people, it was priceless, but in the hands of the nobles, it was a mere amusement. Truly...

"Also, I heard that this young guest is highly regarded by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince..."

After Shangguan Wei'er finished speaking, Lin Xiao suddenly understood why she invited him here. Perhaps only when it involved Crown Prince Xu Tianran would a person like Shangguan Wei'er be interested.

From an outsider's perspective, he certainly had many noteworthy qualities. Not only had he been recommended by Jing Hongchen to attend the Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy, but he was also highly regarded by the Holy Spirit Sect leader and taken under his wing, and even personally received by Crown Prince Xu Tianran.

In Shangguan Wei'er's eyes, there are probably many things about Lin Xiao that interest her.

However, Lin Xiao himself knew that all this was just a coincidence. After the soul-raising ceremony was over, Zhongli Wu suddenly felt like taking him to the battlefield to improve his cultivation.

After the assassination attempt, he was imprisoned, but was personally received by Xu Tianran because Xu Tianran was trying to win over the Holy Spirit Cult. "Guests don't need to be so conflicted. Qiwu Garden is a place for doing business. No matter what kind of business it is, it all comes down to mutual consent. Only information that guests tell us on their own initiative is worth believing."

To be honest, Lin Xiao was a little tempted. Although he had saved up a lot of gold soul coins over the years, some things couldn't be bought just by wanting them. Shangguan Wei'er was so generous, and if there was any news in the future, there would probably be a lot of other good things.

Although he was thinking this in his heart, his words had other meanings. "Alliance Leader Shangguan has misunderstood. My honor to meet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is merely a coincidence. I'm afraid there isn't much that the Alliance Leader wants."

"Haha, it's okay." Shangguan Wei'er still smiled, "Qiwu Garden is open to welcome guests. No matter what guests want to share with others, they can come to Qiwu Garden at any time."

These days, no one believes the truth. Lin Xiao looked at Shangguan Wei'er, but he had other thoughts in his mind.

Although it was a coincidence that he met Xu Tianran, he did know some things that ordinary people did not understand. If he needed help in the future, he might really come to the Ordinary Alliance for help.

"Okay, it's almost time. Guests are coming to Qiwu Garden, and we can't leave with empty stomachs. Qing'er, go get someone to serve the food."

"Yes, Sister Wei'er."

Hearing this name again, Lin Xiao glanced at Shangguan Qing. Although he had already guessed that Shangguan Qing was related to the Ordinary Alliance, he did not expect that Shangguan Qing and Shangguan Wei'er would have such a relationship.

"The guest seems to have misunderstood something." Shangguan Wei'er saw what Lin Xiao was thinking at a glance, "The Ordinary Alliance has adopted many children like Qing'er. Her parents are both dead, and I raised her. That's why she took my last name and we call each other sisters."

Adoption? Lin Xiao didn't want to guess how many of the children Shangguan Wei'er mentioned were truly adopted, and how many were taken in by the Ordinary Alliance through other means, but it did answer his doubts.

Otherwise, it is really unbelievable that Shangguan Wei'er, who has been famous for decades, still has such a young sister.

After that, Shangguan Wei'er rarely mentioned what happened just now, but just chatted casually until late at night, when Lin Xiao got up to say goodbye.

"Sister Wei'er, you personally invited him here, and you just let him go like this?" Shangguan Qing came close to Shangguan Wei'er and gently massaged her shoulders.

"I've already said that transactions are mutually agreed upon. We in the Ordinary Alliance never ask questions of our guests. It's just that the guests, deeply moved by our friendship, took the initiative to share some of their experiences with us."

"Besides, it wasn't my idea to invite him here. The Ordinary Alliance couldn't have achieved its current status without the support of those nobles. The Second Prince's recent incident made many people anxious, and they wanted to test the Crown Prince's newfound support. I was just helping them."

"Sister Wei'er, do you think he is really worthy of the attention of those nobles?"

Shangguan Wei'er shook her head. "He should be quite influential in the Holy Spirit Church, but he's definitely not the person those people say connects the Crown Prince and the Holy Spirit Church."

　I made some minor modifications. The general content remains unchanged, but the order has been changed to make the dialogue more coherent.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)