Cultivating Immortality Through a Hundred Lifetimes: I Possess the Heavenly Book of Merit

What he feared most was that this thing couldn't be verified and couldn't serve as evidence. If he presented it to Lin Jiu, he would be walking right into a trap.

He put the jade slip containing the image into his pocket, and then took out the communication talisman from his pocket.

When Deli saw the talisman, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.

Yu Yan ignored him, simply holding the talisman in his palm and infusing it with a wisp of spiritual power.

The runes on the talisman glowed faintly, emitting a layer of light.

Yu Yan spoke slowly to the talisman.

"Young Master Lin Jiu, I am Yu Yan."

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the talisman, then a hoarse voice came from there.

"explain."

There is only this one word.

Yu Yan took a deep breath and continued.

"I found Lin Shi's dagger; it's at Lin Rong's house."

Silence fell on the talisman's side.

A moment later, the voice rang out again, this time clearly tinged with excitement.

He seemed unsure, so he asked again.

"What dagger?"

"The dagger that killed Lin Sheng," Yu Yan's voice remained calm, "It has the character 'Shi' engraved on it, it belonged to Lin Shi. I found it."

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the talisman.

Then came a long exhale.

"well……"

Lin Jiu's voice trembled slightly, clearly indicating that she was trying her best to suppress her emotions.

"Yu Yan, you did a great job. I knew I hadn't misjudged you."

Yu Yan didn't speak, but waited quietly.

A moment later, Lin Jiu's voice came again, now calm.

"Yu Yan, listen carefully. Tonight, at 1:45 AM, go to the gate of the small courtyard in the woods. Elder Lin will be waiting for you there. Hand him the dagger."

Yu Yan raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Elder Lin?"

"Yes." Lin Jiu's voice carried a hint of amusement. "He's one of my trusted men. You've met him. Give him the dagger, and he'll bring it in for me."

"Once this matter is settled, I will not treat you unfairly."

He paused, then added.

"The previously agreed-upon reward will be doubled. Ten thousand low-grade spirit stones per person."

Yu Yan's eyes lit up slightly.

Ten thousand yuan?

This is no small amount.

He suppressed his joy and said rather calmly:

"Thank you, Young Master Lin Jiu."

A soft laugh came from the talisman's side.

"I should be thanking you."

After saying that, Lin Jiu repeated it again, still not entirely convinced.

"Okay. Remember, tonight at three-quarters past midnight, in front of the courtyard in the woods."

The runes on the talisman flickered a few times, then gradually faded away.

Communication ended.

Yu Yan put the talisman away, turned to Deli, and said:

"This meeting won't be that simple, so remember to be on your toes then."

Yu Yan smiled.

"You'll be free once this is over."

Deli knew what Yu Yan was talking about and nodded emphatically.

Yu Yan stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the sky outside.

The sun was already setting in the west, and there were still several hours until midnight.

He turned around and looked at Deli.

"You should rest for a bit and recover. Come with me tonight."

Deli was taken aback.

"Should I go too?"

"Yes." Yu Yan nodded. "You are a witness. Without you, how can the credibility of the evidence be increased?"

Deli was silent for a moment, then nodded.

The two waited quietly in the room.

Yu Yan sat cross-legged on the bed, closed his eyes to rest, and silently recovered his depleted spiritual energy.

Deli lay on another bed, and although he was injured, he was surprisingly in a good mood.

After ten years of anticipation, it's finally coming to an end.

Now that he's left the Lin family, he can finally take care of the matter his mother mentioned.

In this world, Deli still has one relative, his brother.

The three of them fled famine together. They were starving on the road and encountered human traffickers. His older brother volunteered to sell himself, and the food he received allowed Deli and his mother to survive.

Now that he has cultivated immortality, he must repay his brother's life-saving grace no matter what.

Even if we can't reunite, just seeing him from afar to confirm that he's still alive is enough.

…………

Time passed little by little.

Outside the window, the sun gradually sank in the west, and the sky changed from bright to dark, and from dark to black.

Fewer and fewer pedestrians were on the street until they disappeared completely.

The moon rises, casting a cool, clear light upon it.

Yu Yan opened his eyes and looked at the sky outside the window.

It's almost midnight.

He stood up and walked to Deli's bedside.

Deli was also awake and was looking at him with her eyes open.

"Let's go."

The two left the inn quietly and followed the path they had taken during the day, heading towards the small courtyard in the woods.

The night was deep, and the streets were deserted; there wasn't a soul in sight.

The two stealthily made their way to the vicinity of the small courtyard in the woods.

Yu Yan did not approach rashly, but instead led Deli around to the rooftop opposite the courtyard gate, where they lay down and quietly observed.

The gate to the small courtyard in the woods was tightly closed, and there was no one at the entrance.

The surroundings were completely silent, with only the occasional chirping of insects, peaceful and serene.

Yu Yan stared at the door, motionless.

Deli lay beside him, barely daring to breathe.

Time passed little by little.

It's almost midnight.

Just then, a voice suddenly entered Yu Yan's ears.

Turn around and walk one kilometer back. There's a restaurant there.

It is Elder Lin.

Yu Yan felt a chill run down his spine, but remained outwardly calm.

He patted Deli on the shoulder, and the two of them silently slid down from the roof and turned to walk away.

The two arrived at the restaurant in no time, a kilometer away.

This was a three-story restaurant, which looked quite grand. But at this moment, it was late at night, the restaurant had long since closed, the doors were tightly shut, and it was pitch black.

Just as the two stood at the entrance of the restaurant, a dark figure suddenly emerged from the shadows.

It was Elder Lin.

He was still wearing that gray robe, his face thin and expressionless.

The soft moonlight shone on his face, making him appear even more sinister.

Elder Lin's gaze swept over the two of them, finally landing on Yu Yan's face.

"Where are the things?"

His voice was hoarse, brief, and as always.

Yu Yan took the dagger out of his pocket and handed it to him.

Elder Lin took the dagger, examined it carefully for a moment, and then nodded.

He looked at Yu Yan, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.

"Well done."

Yu Yan reached out and beckoned, but didn't say anything.

The meaning is clear: the mission is accomplished, but where is our reward?

Elder Lin remained silent for a moment, then slowly spoke.

"Young Master Lin Jiu said you should go back first. He will send someone to find you after this matter is settled."

Yu Yan frowned slightly.

"Go back? Go back where?"

"Return to the courtyard in the woods." Elder Lin's voice remained calm. "Your puppets are still there. Once you're back, continue to act as if nothing happened. When Young Master Lin Jiu comes out, it will all be over."

Yu Yan looked at him without saying a word.

Deli stood to the side, watching the two of them nervously.

Elder Lin waited for a while, and seeing that Yu Yan did not make any move, he suddenly forced an ugly smile.

"Yu Yan, you're a smart man. A smart man should know when to listen."

"The matter is not yet finished. You can leave naturally after Young Master Lin Jiu comes out."

It seems the other party has gotten used to using them and doesn't want to let them go for the time being.

"Elder Lin, could you please pass on a message to Young Master Lin Jiu for me?"

"Oh?"

"Leave a way out for others, so you can meet again in the future."

"Oh--"

Elder Lin showed a hint of disdain, but still replied:

"understood."