(Chapter 35 has been revised. If you find any inconsistencies, you can re-check Chapter 35’s directory.)
The interrogation of Dong Hao Gu was complete.
Dusk had arrived.
At this time.
Wang Lin, Su Wu Ming, and Du Gu Pi Shu walked together towards the residential area behind the office.
Just then.
Ying Tao brought good news.
Fei Ji Shi, Lu Ling Feng, and Pei Xi Jun had been waiting in the courtyard for some time.
Su Wu Ming couldn’t help but awkwardly scratch his nose when he saw Lu Ling Feng.
After all.
He had left Chang’an as an informant.
Meeting again now was somewhat awkward.
Du Gu Pi Shu, on the other hand, was overjoyed to see his old friends, greeting them one by one.
Seeing that the mood was a bit tense, Fei Ji Shi stepped in to ease the atmosphere:
“Alright, you two big men, stop being so awkward. Su Wu Ming! Lu Ling Feng isn't an idiot, he already knows you informed because you cared about him. He’s just angry that you left without saying anything… Lu Ling Feng, we’re here now, don’t be so stubborn. Put away your pride, no matter what, he saved you!”
With Fei Ji Shi’s words.
Su and Lu looked at each other.
Lu Ling Feng snorted coldly and went into the room to pack his things.
Pei Xi Jun chuckled: “Big Brother, I’ve already heard from Sister Ying Tao. There was a murder here, and it’s in the area managed by Du Gu Pi Shu, so he’s decided to stay and help!”
He then turned to Wang Lin and Mei Er, who were standing close together, and greeted them.
Wang Lin nodded, and Mei Er responded with a smile.
At this moment.
Fei Ji Shi rushed over, first asking for the Flying Sky Maotai liquor.
But when he saw Mei Er, his eyes lit up:
“Oh, Madam, you look radiant! When I saw you at the Ghost Market, you were completely covered by your veil. I didn’t expect such beauty beneath the mask! Oh, right, I had a lucky encounter on the road and obtained a silver scented pouch. I’ll give it to you later as a welcome gift.”
He then poked Wang Lin: “Wang Lin, you little rascal, you’re blessed to have such a wife~ Should I get you some free ‘ten-all-enhancing’ medicine from Old Fei?”
That look, that expression, clearly said:
To have a wife like that, even goji berries can’t cure your problems.
Wang Lin touched his nose and showed off his muscles: “Old Fei, do you think someone like me, a hot-blooded youth, needs any ‘all’? Any ‘enhancing’? Don’t be ridiculous! I’m super strong, okay?”
“Oh, never mind then!”
Fei Ji Shi shook his head and walked away.
Wang Lin: “Wait, free? I want it!”
Fei Ji Shi rolled his eyes.
He went to get the silver scented pouch, laughing.
He also brought Wang Lin’s black box.
The two joked around, causing Mei Er’s face to turn red.
After receiving the grape blossom and bird-patterned silver scented pouch, Mei Er bowed gracefully: “Thank you, Master Ji Shi!”
“You’re welcome! You look much better.” Fei Ji Shi chuckled.
Wang Lin casually said, “It’s all because of my good care.”
This suggestive sentence made Mei Er lightly punch Wang Lin, but it felt like a kitten’s paw.
As the box was opened.
The gun mechanism rotated.
Immediately, the gun barrel extended, transforming from a short, handheld weapon into a powerful spear.
After Wang Lin got a hold of it, he felt its weight was just right.
So.
He immediately began to practice with the spear in the courtyard.
The heavy spear whistled through the air in his hands, its momentum intimidating.
Although Wang Lin’s spear technique skill was derived from Lu Ling Feng.
However, due to the different weight of the spear.
The user’s strength was also different, so the way it was used was naturally different.
At this time.
Seeing Wang Lin use the spear.
Lu Ling Feng couldn’t help but come out of the house.
To witness it firsthand.
To be honest.
Ever since the last time Wang Lin suddenly used his impressive spear skills during the Demon Reduction Transformation, and since it had so much of his own style, it left him extremely shocked.
He comforted himself at the time by thinking that Wang Lin was a martial arts prodigy!
After all, he had learned the Guo Zhuang’s Cape Swordsmanship overnight, and he had fought alongside him and even fought the three witches on Le You Yuan.
Who could guarantee that Wang Lin wouldn’t be able to learn it by watching?
When he came to this conclusion.
Even Lu Ling Feng himself was startled.
Could there really be such a martial arts prodigy in the world?!
However.
Wang Lin only performed a few simple movements.
The first few moves were the same as his.
But then they diverged completely.
His techniques were more domineering, sharp, and suitable for holding a position against countless enemies.
Seeing the crowd gasp in awe.
Wang Lin silently nodded.
【(Gold) Spear Out Like a Dragon: You possess extraordinary spear talent. Compared to other weapons, the spear is your exclusive weapon, +50% combat power when attacking with a spear!】
The 【Spear Out Like a Dragon】skill didn’t provide any techniques, it only gave him the instinct to master spears effortlessly.
This was different from 【Cape Swordsmanship】.
Therefore.
Holding the spear, he felt as if he was an extension of his own body, as if he had wielded spears countless times before.
Following his instincts.
He moved the weapon freely, and every movement became a technique.
Therefore.
He could imitate Lu Ling Feng, imitate any spear user, any technique, and even create his own techniques.
It felt like.
He was born to be a spear warrior!
This was the power of a gold skill!
Having come to this conclusion.
Wang Lin stopped his movements.
The mechanism rotated, and the spear retracted into the box, which he then casually lifted.
Those thirty silver ingots.
They were worth it!
Soon.
It was dinner time.
Everyone sat at the dinner table.
Wang Lin took the initiative to recount the case, informing everyone about the progress, and also introducing Mei Er to everyone in a grand way.
This meal.
Aside from the promised bottle of Flying Sky Maotai for Fei Ji Shi.
Wang Lin brought out two more bottles to enhance the sumptuous dinner.
Indeed.
Once the Maotai, a fine liquor from the future, was served.
The crowd erupted in praise, and Su Wu Ming even became intoxicated, almost fighting Fei Ji Shi for the liquor.
With the resolution of conflicts.
The ice between them melted.
The atmosphere gradually heated up.
However.
Just then.
A whistling sound came from outside the window.
Lu Ling Feng’s ears twitched.
The target was Su Wu Ming.
However.
He was far from Su Wu Ming.
It was too late to intervene with his whip. He could only warn, “Watch out outside!”
Whoosh!
Bang!
Almost at the same time.
Mei Er pulled a long whip from her waist and knocked the projectile away with one whip.
Bang!
Bang!
Two more whip sounds.
Two flying daggers fell to the ground.
This gave everyone time to react.
So.
Su Wu Ming immediately took Pei Xi Jun and hid under the table.
Ying Tao held her long sword.
Lu Ling Feng, who had already grabbed his spear, stepped outside.
But Wang Lin calmly opened his black box.
Then he put his fingers to his mouth, whistled sharply, and a war horse leaped over the wall from the backyard.
Wang Lin grabbed the Overlord Spear.
He stepped outside.
He jumped onto the horse.
He chased after the assassins.
…………
A short while later.
Lu Ling Feng said, “Come out, the assassins have been chased far away by Brother Wang.”
Su Wu Ming climbed out from under the table.
Looking at the four-edged flying daggers on the ground, he shook his head in disapproval: “What a vicious attack, if any of these hit, they would cause a fatal injury. Ah! Thank you, Miss Mei Er… Wait, where’s Miss Mei Er?”
Lu Ling Feng, holding his spear: “She went after Brother Wang. I never expected Miss Mei Er to look so delicate, but she’s actually a skilled warrior… Ah, I just noticed, there were three waves of assassins. One wave targeted you, Su Wu Ming, one targeted me, and the other targeted Wang Lin. Well, as Wang Lin said, we’re destined to journey west together.”