Martial Arts Crossover: Infiltrating a Girls' Chat Group at the Start

Lin Zhu knew that Tong Xin, who possessed supernatural abilities, could distinguish his gender, but his emotional intelligence was too low, so he couldn't blame him.

Tong Bo clasped his hands in greeting and said, "Greetings, Brother Lin."

"Greetings, fellow students. This is my elder sister, Shang Xiufang." Lin Zhu introduced the people around him, and under the current circumstances, he could only address her as "elder sister."

Once she comes of age, we can change her identity.

"Greetings to the three of you." Shang Xiufang gave a slight bow.

"Greetings, Miss Shang." Tong Bo and Tong Zhan bowed simultaneously.

"Sister, you are also very pretty, but not as handsome as Brother Lin."

Their childlike innocence is so genuine.

Shang Xiufang wasn't annoyed, and nodded, saying, "That's true!"

Chapter 239 There's actually such a disease!

There are still some superior rooms available at Yuelai Inn.

Lin Zhu only briefly met Tong Bo and the others to become acquainted, but did not have much interaction before leaving.

Tong Bo and the other two had important business to attend to, so they only had a brief acquaintance with Lin Zhu.

Back in the courtyard, Lin Zhu and Shang Xiufang began to exchange ideas on playing the zither.

The Tianlong Eight Sounds need to be modified, and the player's musical skills also need to be improved.

Shang Xiufang is an expert in this field, with extremely high talent and more than ten years of experience, so she is more than capable of teaching Lin Zhu.

The two chatted and played the piano at the same time, the melodious music lingering in the air, giving the guests of Yuelai Inn a half-day of sonic relaxation.

On the other hand, Zhang San Niang's return to the Zhang residence yesterday naturally made Zhang Juzhong and Murong Shi very happy.

But her older brother was in trouble; Zhang San Niang had his pressure points sealed, preventing him from leaving.

After all, he was my own elder brother, so I could only use my true energy to nourish his body and hopefully prolong his life by a few more years.

Zhang Juzhong sighed and said, "Third Sister, Doctor Hua said that your brother's current condition is an incurable illness. Let him go wherever he likes. He won't have any regrets when he leaves."

Zhang San Niang felt somewhat helpless upon hearing this.

If you don't let him go for treatment, he'll die even faster.

This is also why Zhang Juzhong has been letting his eldest son run wild during this period.

He now focuses more of his energy on his youngest son.

This baby was truly ruined, but unfortunately, Zhang San Niang was a daughter. Fortunately, she and her husband were in good health and could still have another child.

This youngest son was their hope.

After staying at home for a day, Zhang San Niang went to the Yue Lai Inn in the afternoon, seeking some comfort.

He's still my older brother, how could he get such a strange disease?

Shang Xiufang returned to her room, leaving the two of them alone.

Lin Zhu was also hearing about this disease for the first time and asked, "Was it really diagnosed by Hua Tuo? There must be no mistake?"

This was the first time he had ever heard of such symptoms, to the point of depleting his body's vital energy.

“I think I’m right.” Zhang San Niang sighed. “He doesn’t practice martial arts. My mother tried to give him some nourishing medicine, but he became even more depleted the next day. It was only yesterday that I used my true energy to temporarily stabilize him, but it was only a temporary solution.”

Hearing Zhang San Niang say that, Lin Zhu became interested. "Shall I go and take a look?"

Ultimately, it's just that my curiosity got the better of me. My body is so depleted; shouldn't my kidneys be the first to fail? Or is it some kind of special constitution?

Zhang San Niang nodded, then invited, "Alright, let Sister Xiu Fang come along too. Once we get to Suzhou, we can't stay in the inn forever."

They didn't actually want to stay at the inn; they were kicked out by Li Qingluo.

However, if it weren't for Zhang San Niang, he and Shang Xiu Fang would have already left Suzhou for somewhere else by now.

Lin Zhu agreed, and Shang Xiufang also went to the Zhang residence.

Lin Zhu had visited the Zhang residence once before, and Zhang Juzhong and Madam Zhang had not forgotten him.

It's hard for them to forget how she looks, especially since she came here with Hua Manlou.

They greeted me warmly as soon as they came up.

Lin Zhu said, "May I go and check on Young Master Zhang's condition first?"

Zhang Juzhong sighed, "He's in the Intermediate Court. I'll take you there."

When Zhang Juzhong and his wife learned that Lin Zhu was a man, they were quite surprised, as it somewhat overturned their understanding.

This is why Zhang San Niang explained it; otherwise, they would still think Lin Zhu was a woman disguised as a man.

Upon arriving at the central courtyard, despite Zhang San Niang's nourishment of his true energy the previous day, the young master Zhang, who had not yet visited the brothel, was still weak and listless, in a much worse state than when Lin Zhu had last seen him.

The kind that lacks energy.

"How is it?" Zhang San Niang asked, looking at Lin Zhu.

"Let me take a look." Lin Zhu reached out and took Zhang Dai's pulse.

Zhang Dai looked at Lin Zhu and smiled, "Even that old man Hua Tuo couldn't cure my body, can you?"

Lin Zhu chuckled, "I just came out of curiosity to take a look. Maybe it'll work?"

As he spoke, the Limitless True Essence transformed into the Longevity True Essence and entered Zhang Dai's body.

Zhang Dai felt as if he were a person who had been extremely thirsty in the desert and had finally been able to drink water.

Unfortunately, even the life-giving true essence, which contained life attributes, was completely consumed in an instant after entering Zhang Dai's body.

Zhang Dai didn't have any special constitution; it was just an illness.

His immortal essence lasted only slightly longer than Zhang Sanniang's, at most sustaining his life for a year and a half.

So he shook his head and said, "If he had practiced martial arts before, I might have been able to cure him, but now there's really nothing I can do."

Madam Zhang wasn't there, but Zhang Juzhong heard it and didn't think much of it.

Long after Hua Tuo finished diagnosing Zhang Dai, he had completely given up hope for Zhang Dai. Lin Zhu was so young, what could he possibly do?

That's what Hua Tuo said at the time.

Therefore, Zhang Juzhong decided that when his youngest son grew up a bit, he would definitely urge him to practice martial arts, and he would never let his wife spoil him again.

In fact, if Zhang Dai had any skill, he wouldn't need to be very strong; he could acquire it through training.

Even if one's body is depleted, taking one blood bodhi seed can extend one's life by more than ten years.

But he was just an ordinary person, like a candle.

One Blood Bodhi seed is like cooking oil over a raging fire; it can restore him to his peak condition, but he will die from exhaustion of his vital energy within a month.

The wick Zhang Dai needed had burned out, and his life was coming to an end.

Hearing Lin Zhu's diagnosis, Zhang Dai, who had also seen through life and death, said, "Father, can we give you the money now?"

"Here you go!" Zhang Juzhong was both angry and sad, and he took out a thousand taels of silver notes and gave them to Zhang Dai.

This thousand taels was enough for him to live in the brothel for half a month.

It's only recently that the Zhang and Hua families have been cooperating much more closely; otherwise, even the largest family fortune wouldn't be enough for Zhang Dai to squander.

Before leaving, Zhang Dai said to Zhang Juzhong, "Father, I am doing a good deed for our Zhang family. Look at how many girls have been able to redeem themselves because of me over the years."

Zhang Juzhong's chest heaved with anger.

He roared angrily.

"Fine, I'll leave. Dad, don't get yourself all upset."

As Zhang Dai spoke, he dashed out of the Zhang residence.

Lin Zhu was stunned for a moment, then found it quite funny, but in this situation, she really couldn't laugh.

Before leaving, Zhang Juzhong still sent a few servants to protect Zhang Dai.

"Young Master Lin, I'm so sorry to have embarrassed you." Zhang Juzhong felt that Zhang Dai had completely disgraced him.

Lin Zhu waved his hand and said, "Brother Zhang is a man of strong character. By the way, this is a gift from your nephew to your uncle and aunt. Please accept it."

Zhang San Niang was stunned for a moment; she hadn't expected this turn of events.

Zhang Juzhong glanced at Zhang Sanniang. Ever since he learned that Lin Zhu was a man, he knew that his daughter's relationship with Lin Zhu was not simple.

Upon seeing the jade box, he didn't immediately take it, but instead asked, "Young Master Lin, what is your relationship with Third Sister?"

Before Lin Zhu could answer, Zhang San Niang said, "Father, that's the relationship." Then she intertwined her fingers with Lin Zhu's, "So please accept this gift; it's a token of his respect for you."

Chapter 240 Dragon's Roar

Seeing his daughter acting as if she didn't care about the money, Zhang Juzhong felt as if he had been stabbed in the chest again.

Although he doesn't see this little girl often, she's still his own.

Now that Lin Zhu has arrived, the little darling is about to run away.

Lin Zhu said, "Uncle, there are six Blood Bodhi beads inside, which should be able to help you and Aunt improve your cultivation."

Both Zhang Juzhong and his wife possessed innate strength; otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to protect their family business.

Each person has three Blood Bodhi stones, enough for them to break through to the Grandmaster level.

Upon hearing about its miraculous effects, Zhang Juzhong asked in surprise, "What is this Blood Bodhi?"

Lin Zhu explained, "It is formed from the blood of a Qilin that has dripped onto the ground and grown over hundreds or thousands of years, which is why it has such effects."

Zhang Juzhong gasped, "Are there really mythical beasts like the Qilin in this world?"

Lin Zhu, Zhang San Niang, and Shang Xiufang all nodded in agreement.

Zhang Juzhong understood Lin Zhu's intentions. This gift was something the Zhang family couldn't afford even if they sold their property. He pushed it back, saying, "Keep this treasure for yourselves. Your aunt and I are old and have no great ambitions. Our innate strength is enough to protect ourselves."

Lin Zhu countered, saying, "I still have some Blood Bodhi here, Uncle, please accept it." He then explained why he didn't give it to Zhang Dai.

Zhang Juzhong indicated that he understood, accepted the Blood Bodhi, and then asked, "What is your current strength?"