Legendary Son-in-Law: The Man with Poison Talismans

As they chatted, the group walked at a leisurely pace and unknowingly arrived at the gate of Fengmo City.

Lin Mu was a little curious. Although there were many Imperial Guards patrolling the official road, the number of monsters was too small, abnormally small. It didn't seem like they had been cleared out, but rather like they had gone into hiding.

Chapter 208 The Pancake Shop and the Courtyard

However, when the sky falls, the tall ones hold it up. Lin Mu looked at the height of this young master Lin Hao and thought he was a good young man who could stand tall and support the sky.

Thinking of Lin Mu, he walked towards the city gate.

The gray-black city walls looked particularly heavy in the twilight. The city gates were wide open, and many people were coming and going. Some carried weapons, some led horses, and some pushed carts. Shouts, hoofbeats, and wheelchairs mingled together.

Lin Hao reined in his horse and stopped at the city gate. He cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, his tone a mixture of reluctance and earnestness: "Brother Yichen, until we meet again! Be sure to come visit me when you have time!"

Lin Mu also cupped his hands in a gesture of respect: "Definitely."

Lin Hao grinned, spurred his horse into the city, and his figure quickly disappeared into the crowd.

Lin Mu watched his retreating figure, shook his head, turned his horse around, and rode off in another direction.

Lin Mu walked along the street and saw a small shop selling sesame cakes in the distance. The door panel was already half installed, and the shop was preparing to close up shop.

He led the skeletal beast forward quickly and blocked the closing door.

A little girl with her hair in a bun was bending over to tidy up a door panel when she was startled by this sudden movement. She peeked out and looked at the person in front of her, who was wearing a straw hat and a face mask and was wrapped up tightly.

She frowned, her tone weary and impatient: "Sir, we're closed for the day. If you need any sesame cakes, please come earlier tomorrow."

He was about to close the door again when he said that.

Lin Mu ignored her, squeezed in, and looked around the store.

The shop was small, the stove was clean, there was still flour left on the cutting board, and a few bags of flour and a small basket of sesame cakes were piled in the corner.

The young girl was really angry now. She put her hands on her hips and raised her voice several decibels: "Sir! How could you force your way in? I said we're closed! How could you do this to me..."

Her words caught in her throat because she saw Lin Mu's face after he took off his straw hat.

Lin Mu's lips curled slightly, his tone unhurried and teasing: "Now that you're a shop owner, you don't even respect your son-in-law anymore?"

Chunxing was stunned, her eyes wide open and her mouth agape, unable to close for a long time.

She looked at Lin Mu's face, then at the skeletons and divine beasts behind him, and her eyes instantly reddened. Then, the corners of her mouth turned up uncontrollably, and she looked like she was about to jump up.

Lin Mu quickly reached out and pressed down, saying in a low voice, "Close the door first."

Chunxing paused for a moment, then understood. She quickly turned around, closed the door, bolted it, and then hurried to the window to draw the curtains tightly shut.

The shop darkened, with only the faint red glow of the still-burning charcoal fire on the stove remaining.

Chunxing turned around, looked at Lin Mu, and bit her lip hard to keep herself from laughing out loud.

She lowered her voice, her joy barely contained: "Young Master... what brings you here?"

Lin Mu put his straw hat and face mask back on and gestured for her to lead the way.

Chunxing led Lin Mu through a small door at the back of the shop and into a small courtyard.

The courtyard was small, paved with blue bricks, and kept very clean. Several tiled houses were arranged around the courtyard, and a few pots of unknown green plants were placed on the windowsill, their leaves lush and vibrant.

There was a pomegranate tree in the corner, its branches bare and neatly trimmed.

Chunxing pushed open the door to the main room and let Lin Mu in. She then moved a chair for him to sit down and stood beside him, twisting her apron between her hands, her face full of smiles.

"Son-in-law, this is where we live now."

Chunxing's voice carried a hint of pride, "It's not big, but it's big enough. My parents and sister all live here now."

She glanced at Lin Mu furtively, her voice lowering slightly, "At first, they were hesitant to stay, so I had to practically drag them over. But now everything is moving in a positive direction. Father has become a squad leader in the Imperial Guard, and although my sister is still a subordinate, she's much stronger than the other subordinates. Father gave all the Spirit Gathering Pearls that the Imperial Guard subsidized to my sister, and she's now leveled up to 20. They should be back tonight."

As they were talking, the kitchen curtain was lifted, and a woman came out carrying a bowl of hot soup.

She was dressed in a simple dress, her hair was tied in a simple bun, and her eyes and brows were gentle; she was Madam Qin.

Chunxing ran over excitedly and tugged at Madam Qin's sleeve: "Mother! Look who's here! It's my son-in-law!"

Madam Qin paused, her gaze falling on Lin Mu, then at the tall skeleton behind him and the mythical beast lying on the ground. Her eyes held surprise, restraint, and a complex mix of emotions that were hard to define.

She opened her mouth, her voice hoarse: "Lin Mu...?"

Lin Mu stood up, nodded to her, and softened his tone: "It's me. Just know that, don't make a fuss."

Madam Qin nodded, placed the soup on the table, glanced at Lin Mu again, her lips moved as if she wanted to say something, but she swallowed it back.

Lin Mu turned to Chunxing and said, "Boil some water, I want to take a bath."

Chunxing readily agreed and turned to prepare.

Madam Qin reached out to stop her, her tone leaving no room for refusal: "Chunxing, you stay with the young master, I'll go."

He turned and went into the kitchen, and soon the sounds of moving wooden buckets and pouring water could be heard.

Chunxing stood beside Lin Mu, her hands still twisting her apron, and whispered, "Young Master... are you hungry? I'll go heat something up for you."

Lin Mu leaned back in his chair, let out a long breath, and his stomach rumbled at the opportune moment.

He then remembered that he had been busy all day since returning from the tree spirit's place and hadn't eaten or drunk anything. He nodded: "Go get something to eat, I'm really hungry."

Chunxing's eyes lit up, and she turned and ran into the kitchen.

Soon, the sounds of chopping vegetables and sizzling oil came from the kitchen, and the aroma wafted out from under the door, a mixture of smoke and scallions that made you hungry just from the smell.

Lin Mu leaned back in his chair, listening to the sounds coming from the kitchen, closed his eyes, and felt completely relaxed.

Not long after, Chunxing came out carrying a tray with a bowl of steaming noodles on it. The soup was clear, with a poached egg on top and sprinkled with bright green scallions. There was also a dish of pickled radish and a dish of braised beef on the side.

Lin Mu took the chopsticks, bent down and took a big bite. The noodles were chewy, the soup was hot and fresh, and the egg was still runny. He took a bite and the yolk flowed out, mixing into the soup, filling his mouth with fragrance.

He chewed it and mumbled, "Delicious."

Chunxing squatted down beside him, resting her chin on her hands, watching him eat with a smile, as if she was even happier than if she were eating herself.

After finishing their meal, Chunxing cleared away the dishes and chopsticks, and Lin Mu sat down to digest his food.

Before long, Madam Qin and Chunxing carried the wooden tubs into the side room, pouring hot water into them one tub after another. The steam rose, making the whole room warm and cozy.

Chapter 209 The Wife's Responsibility

Lin Mu also took out a large wooden bucket from his Qiankun bag, which he had prepared long ago.

The wooden tub is larger than a regular bath tub, big enough for two people to sit in without feeling cramped.

He placed the large wooden tub in the center of the room, then grabbed the divine beast by the scruff of its neck and pulled it into the tub. He then took out several bottles from his Qiankun bag: Attack Divine Water, Gale Divine Water, and Stamina Enhancement Divine Water. He took one of each, unscrewed the caps, and poured them into the tub.

He poured a lot of wound medicine and magic potions into the bucket, including healing potions, potent sun water, and eternal snow frost. After pouring them in, he unscrewed dozens of bottles of blessing oil and poured them in. The amber liquid dissolved on the surface of the water, as if it had coated the entire bucket with a layer of pale gold light.

The potions mixed together, and the aroma changed from cool mint to a strong herbal scent, mixed with the faint sweetness of blessing oil. It swirled in the heat, and the water in the bucket turned a deep amber color, with a layer of fine golden glitter on the surface.

The mythical beast lay in the bucket, its eyes half-closed, the flames above its head flickering. It was limp and soft from the medicinal mist, as if it were about to fall asleep, and a low gurgling sound came from its throat.

The skeleton stood to the side, watching the divine beast soak so comfortably. Its joints cracked twice, and it tilted its head towards Lin Mu, as if to say: I want to soak too.

Lin Mu glanced at it and gestured towards the divine beast's tub: "Go in and soak together."

The mythical beast shifted its position, making room for the skeleton.

Without hesitation, the skeleton stepped into the barrel, sat down, and leaned against the side, the flames in its eye sockets flickering as if it were enjoying itself.

The mythical beast rested its head on the rim of the tub, while the skeleton's hand bones rested on its back. The two summoned creatures huddled together in the tub, soaking peacefully.

Chunxing looked at the well-behaved mythical beast, went over and patted its head, saying, "This dog is so well-behaved."

She leaned closer to the rim of the bucket, wrinkled her nose, and took a deep breath, saying, "What are you pouring out, son-in-law... It feels so good to take a breath, I feel like I'm about to float away."

As she spoke, she closed her eyes and took several more breaths, as if she were slightly intoxicated by the medicinal mist.

Looking at Chunxing's blissful expression, Lin Mu wondered to himself how she had gotten into smoking.

But then I thought about it again, these are all good things. Although soaking them myself doesn't have any effect on people, it certainly won't do them any harm. Since she seems to enjoy it, let her take a sip.

He ignored her, turned around and started taking off his clothes, then stepped into the tub. The hot water reached his chest, scalding him so much that every pore on his body opened up.

Chunxing was swirling around in the medicinal mist with her eyes closed. When she came to her senses, she saw Lin Mu already soaking in the tub. Her face flushed red, her mouth agape, and she twitched her head, saying with a mixture of shame and annoyance, "Oh! When did you take off your clothes, young master? I should have known better than to do it!"

Lin Mu looked at her regretful expression, as if she had missed out on a fortune, and was speechless.

He suddenly recalled Chunxing's shy expression when she blushed and said "I'm thinking about my son-in-law" in the Qin family kitchen, and then looked at the girl in front of him.

He's almost an adult; his features have matured, and his cheeks have a rosy glow from the steam. He's definitely growing more and more handsome.

He looked away, leaned against the side of the tub, too lazy to pay attention to her, and let out a long sigh.

The fatigue from days of running around felt like it was being lifted up by something, slowly rising from my body.

He closed his eyes, listening to the sound of water and the occasional chirping of insects outside the window, feeling that the bumpy journey could finally be put to rest for the time being.

Chunxing quickly ran over and squatted down by the tub, taking a cloth to wipe his back. Her movements were gentle, and her voice was soft: "Young master, you've lost weight."

Lin Mu turned around and smiled at her, then reached out and touched her head. His fingers slid down her hair to the top of her head and touched the two small bumps, but they were clearly not growing any bigger. It seemed that buying this house was the right decision.

He withdrew his hand, said nothing, turned back and continued soaking his eyes with his eyes closed.

Chunxing stopped talking, lowered her head, and gently wiped his back.

The sound of running water and the rising steam of medicine filled the room, making it warm and cozy.

In the main hall, Madam Qin stood at the door, listening to the sound of water and low voices coming from the side room. She stood there for a long time, seemingly lost in thought, before turning back to the kitchen.

She bent down and tidied up the dishes on the stove, her movements slow, as if she were lost in thought.

Just then, the courtyard gate creaked open, and Qin Zhengchuan and Qin Yumo walked in one after the other.

Qin Zhengchuan was dressed in the uniform of the Golden Guard, with the Purgatory sword at his waist. He looked travel-worn and his face showed signs of fatigue from his journey.

Qin Yumo followed behind, wearing a women's helmet, her hair was a little disheveled, with a few strands sticking to her forehead, and her face also looked tired.

Madam Qin came out of the kitchen, still clutching a dishcloth in her hand. She gestured towards the side room with her lips and said in a low voice, "He's back. Lin Mu is here."

Qin Zhengchuan paused for a moment, and Qin Yumo stopped walking.

After a moment of silence, Qin Zhengchuan put down the book "Purgatory" and said in a low but complicated voice, "This house was originally bought by Chunxing with money from Lin Mu. It's normal for them to come. Don't make a fuss."

He said this without looking at anyone, as if he were talking to himself.

Madam Qin added, "He also brought skeletons and mythical beasts with him."