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

Lin Mu walked out of the square and not far away, he saw a small shop with a sign hanging at the door that read "Old Zhang's Restaurant".

The shop isn't big, but it looks clean.

Lin Mu pushed open the door and went in.

There were five or six tables in the restaurant, but it was past lunchtime and only two tables were occupied.

Lin Mu found a seat by the window and ordered a bowl of noodles.

He looked out the window and saw boats coming and going on the river, some heading east and some west.

Which map should I go to to level up?

Snake Valley?

There aren't any particularly tough monsters, just the Red Serpent and Tiger Serpent, which are slightly more advanced than the Forest Yeti. You can get Blessing Oil from them. But so what? Does it add luck to your wooden sword?

Orc tombs and mining areas? Too dark, poor visibility, and they waste torches; not worth it.

Let's go with the Woma Forest then.

The Woma Forest is home to orc warriors who offer high experience points and drop good loot.

That's considered a mini-boss.

Lin Mu licked his lips.

Who doesn't dream of defeating bosses and getting loot in Legend of Mir?

What's the point of grinding mobs?

Just then, the waiter brought over a bowl of noodles.

"Sir, here's your noodles."

Lin Mu took the chopsticks and was about to eat when he suddenly remembered something.

Spring apricot.

He promised her yesterday that he would be back before sunset.

If she just takes a boat and leaves today, won't she be anxious to death?

I had just picked up a mouthful of noodles and was thinking about how to tell Chunxing, whether to write a letter or ask someone to do it.

Just then, someone walked in through the door.

Lin Mu didn't pay attention and continued eating his noodles.

Then, he felt someone sitting across from him.

Lin Mu was taken aback.

There are plenty of empty tables in the store, why is this person sitting where there are people?

He looked up and froze.

"You... how did you get here?"

Chapter 18 This servant doesn't know what to do.

Chunxing looked at him, her eyes red-rimmed, but a smile on her lips.

"Young Master..."

Lin Mu's mind was a little foggy.

How did this girl find her way here?

Chunxing spoke softly:

“My son-in-law has been going out a lot these past few days, and I knew he must be busy. Yesterday he said he would be back before sunset, but he came back so late, and he went out again very early this morning…”

She paused, then lowered her voice even further: "Miss often does this too, sometimes she's gone for many days at a time."

Lin Mu remained silent, unsure of what to say.

Chunxing continued, "Today, I watched my son-in-law leave through the south gate, so I found a little beggar at the gate, gave him 50 copper coins, and asked him to keep an eye on things. When he saw you enter the city, he quickly came to tell me."

Lin Mu's lips twitched.

50 copper coins? This girl is quite willing to spend money.

“This servant knows that the young master has always treated me like a child.” She raised her head, her eyes reddening. “Although this servant is slow-witted, I am not stupid. This servant knows that the young master must have his own things to do. This servant is a servant and should not ask. But…”

She clutched the hem of her dress, her voice trembling slightly: "I'm really scared to see my son-in-law running out every day without saying a word. He ran out right after waking up that day; he must have been wronged. It breaks my heart to see him like this."

“The son-in-law is the son-in-law, and I am a servant. I understand the hierarchy.” She lowered her head. “But if the son-in-law doesn’t even leave me a word, I really don’t know what to do…”

Lin Mu looked at her, unsure what to say, and after a long while, he finally spoke:

"Did you have meal?"

Chunxing shook her head: "Not yet."

Lin Mu sighed and waved to the waiter.

"Another bowl of noodles, please."

It happened very quickly.

Chunxing held the bowl and ate in small bites, glancing up at Lin Mu every now and then.

"Young master, you haven't answered me yet." She put down her chopsticks and pointed out the window. "I saw you staring at the boats on the river. Are you going to level up too?"

Lin Mu nodded.

Chunxing lowered her head, her voice even softer: "I am the young master's maid, and I should be serving him. But the young master is not at home, and I am idle every day..."

She clutched the hem of her dress tightly: "I know I'm useless and can't help you much, sir. But you..."

She looked up, her eyes red-rimmed, trying hard to hold back her tears.

"Young master, could you please tell me how long you will be gone?"

Lin Mu looked at her and sighed.

"I plan to go to the Woma Forest. I don't know how many days I'll stay, but I'll definitely come back."

Chunxing's eyes lit up immediately.

"Really?"

Lin Mu nodded.

Chunxing smiled, her eyes crinkling with laughter, but tears streamed down her cheeks.

She quickly wiped it off with her sleeve and lowered her head in embarrassment.

"This servant...this servant is just happy."

Lin Mu looked at her and his heart softened.

He took out five silver coins from his Qiankun bag and stuffed them into her hand.

"Take it."

Chunxing was stunned for a moment: "Young master, this..."

"Go back and eat well, don't stand at the door waiting every day," Lin Mu said. "I'll bring you something nice when I come back."

Chunxing clutched the few silver coins and nodded vigorously.

"This servant will wait for the young master to return."

After the meal, Chunxing followed Lin Mu out of the restaurant.

"Young master, is there anything else you need?" Chunxing whispered. "This servant will accompany you to buy it."

Lin Mu thought for a moment.

The journey to the Woma Forest takes two days by boat, and we don't know what the situation will be like after we land.

We need to buy a tent, just in case we have to spend the night outdoors.

We should also prepare a few torches.

Dry rations... The cakes Chunxing gave us are only enough for two days, we'll have to buy more.

There's also repair oil, which is used to repair weapons and prevent them from running out of durability.

……

"Come on, come with me for a walk."

Chunxing followed Lin Mu, going in and out of the shops along the street.

……

Lin Mu quickly bought all the necessary items.

He turned to look at Chunxing.

The little girl followed behind him quietly, without saying a word.

"Come on, let me buy you something."

Chunxing paused for a moment: "Young master, no need..."

But Lin Mu ignored her and pulled her into a general store.

"This, this, and this," Lin Mu pointed to the items in the counter, "Wrap them up."

Chunxing stared at those things, her eyes wide with disbelief.

A bag of candy, all brightly colored.

A small wooden comb with carved patterns on it.

A pair of silver earrings, they're not expensive, but they're quite pretty.

Lin Mu stuffed the things into her hands.

"Take it."

Chunxing held the pile of things, her eyes reddening again.