Lin Xiang's sleep was very light. Ever since he was sensible, he didn't dare to sleep too deeply. This was because he knew that no matter where he was, completely relaxing one's vigilance was tantamount to courting death.
Although he was now the Young Master of the Lin Family, Lin Xiang was very clear that there were countless people eyeing his position. If he wasn't careful, then he would've died a long time ago.
Lin Xiang, who was sleeping soundly, felt as if someone was watching him. Although he was half-asleep, he didn't care. However, this feeling was getting stronger and stronger. This made Lin Xiang's alarm bells ring. He suddenly sat up from his bed. At the same time, a 40 centimeter long staff appeared in his hand. Then he looked towards his room and couldn't help but break out in cold sweat. This was because there was someone in his room.
Lin Xiang looked at the black-clothed person who was sitting on the beast skin in his room. He didn't know when this person entered his room, nor did he know how long he had been there. He just sat there, as if his entire person had merged with the darkness.
Lin Xiang let out two long breaths. He suppressed his surprise as he looked at the person and said, "Who are you? Why did you enter my room? " Lin Xiang didn't believe that this person was here to kill him. If this person was here to kill him, then he would've already made his move. He wouldn't have waited until now.
The person smiled faintly and said, "Young Master Lin Xiang really isn't ordinary. You know that I wouldn't harm you. Hehe. I came here today because I have something to tell Young Master Lin Xiang. Young Master Lin Xiang, please take a look at this. You'll understand after you read it."
After the man finished speaking, he took out a piece of paper and threw it at Lin Xiang. The paper slowly floated towards Lin Xiang. Lin Xiang's eyes couldn't help but shrink when he saw this.
There were many ways to throw a piece of paper and make it float far away. But to do it like this, without any anger, and to make this piece of paper fly forward slowly without any fluctuations, it showed this person's strength.
The piece of paper floated towards Lin Xiang. Lin Xiang reached out his hand and took the paper. Then when he saw the contents of the paper, his expression couldn't help but change. Then he placed the paper on the bed and looked at the person, "Who are you? Where did you get this paper? "
That person smiled faintly and said, "Young Master Lin Xiang doesn't need to know who I am. I'm actually a person in Aurora City who specializes in issuing these kinds of shady missions. This piece of paper is a mission given to me by someone. I wonder what Young Master Lin Xiang thinks about it."
Lin Xiang looked at the man and asked, "Who gave you this mission?"
That person chuckled and said, "Young Master Lin Xiang is really smart. You asked the key question. This mission was personally given to me by Young Master Lin Qing. He told me to release this mission ten days later. Does Young Master Lin Xiang believe it?"
When Lin Xiang heard this, he couldn't help but frown. Then he looked at the person and said coldly, "Don't talk nonsense. Lin Qing is also a member of my Lin Family. Why would he give me this kind of mission? You're just a person who hides his head but shows his tail. Are you more trustworthy than Lin Qing?"
That person smiled faintly and said, "I'm not hiding my head but showing my tail. It's just that the room is too dark, so Young Master Lin Xiang didn't see my face." After saying this, the person waved his hand and a flame appeared in his hand. Then he moved his hand and the flame lit up the lights in the room.
Now that the room was brightly lit, the person was naturally exposed under the light. It was a very ordinary face, and there was nothing special about it. However, the smile on his face made people feel warm in their hearts.
Lin Xiang was sure that he didn't know this person. This was because he had an impression of everyone he met. However, he didn't have any impression of this person at all. At this time, a voice was heard, "Young Master, do you have any orders?"
It was the voice of Lin Xiang's servant. Lin Xiang recovered and said, "No need. You can go back and rest." The servant nodded and then turned around and left.
Lin Xiang looked at that person and said, "I don't think I've seen you before. Who are you? "
That person smiled faintly and said, "That's right. Young Master Lin Xiang hasn't seen me before. Then let me introduce myself. I'm Zhao Hai. I opened a Spirit Tree Staff Shop in Aurora City. I also manage adventurer missions."
When Lin Xiang heard Zhao Hai, he couldn't help but stare. Then his eyes lit up and said, "You're Zhao Hai? The Zhao Hai who can resurrect the dead? "
Zhao Hai smiled and said, "Young Master Lin Xiang must be joking. Who can resurrect the dead? Last time, Ice Blade City's Third Master was injured and was saved by me. I don't have the ability to resurrect the dead."
Lin Xiang looked at Zhao Hai and said in a deep voice, "I really didn't think that Mister Zhao Hai's strength would be so strong."
Zhao Hai smiled faintly and said, "Young Master Lin Xiang doesn't need to know my background. I didn't come here to be an enemy of the Lin Family. I just wanted to do my little business with peace of mind. But when I first opened, Young Master Lin Qing visited my shop and said that if he had any secret missions, he would place them in my shop and ask me to help him put them up. However, I didn't expect that Young Master Lin Qing's first mission would be this mission. Young Master Lin Xiang, you should know that if you really die, then the Lin Family will definitely investigate. At that time, the Lin Family will definitely find my shop because my shop had an assassination mission for you. At that time, regardless of whether your death is related to me or not, the Lin Family won't let me off. Therefore, I can only choose to tell Young Master Lin Xiang this news. I don't want to be an enemy of you, nor do I want to be an enemy of the Lin Family. However, Young Master Lin Xiang should also know that I came to Aurora City alone. If you really push me too far, then it won't be good for either of us. Young Master Lin Xiang, I've finished my business. As for what to do, it's not up to me to decide. It's up to you. I've done what I can do, so I'll take my leave first." After saying that, Zhao Hai's figure disappeared from the room.
Lin Xiang sat in his room with a gloomy expression, looking at the direction where Zhao Hai disappeared. After a while, he let out a long sigh. He took out the piece of paper and looked at it again. Then he put the paper in his pocket and waved his hand to turn off the lights in his room. He then lay on his bed and stared at the ceiling.
The next morning, after Lin Xiang got up, as usual, he washed up and went to look for his father. After eating breakfast, he went to study. Then he went to look for his father. This was the same as what he usually did. Every morning, he would read for a while. During this period of time, his father would deal with the Lin Family's matters. Then he would study from his father.
When Lin Xiang arrived at his father's study, he discovered that there was another person inside. He had seen this person before, it was the Outer Court Steward of the Lin Family. His name was Lin Li, and he wasn't very eye-catching in the family.
When Lin Li saw Lin Xiang come in, he immediately stood up and bowed to Lin Xiang, "Young Master is here. Patriarch, I've finished my business, so I'll be taking my leave." After Lin Li finished speaking, he bowed to Lin Xiang and then left the study.
Lin Xiang's father was a middle-aged man in his fifties. His hair was dark and he looked very imposing. He had a nickname, Ice Ghost. In Aurora City, when Ice Ghost Lin Jue was mentioned, there was no one who didn't know him.
Lin Jue glanced at Lin Xiang and said in a deep voice, "Have a seat." Lin Xiang responded and sat down.
Lin Jue looked at Lin Xiang and said, "Do you know why Lin Li came here?"
Lin Xiang shook his head. Lin Jue looked at Lin Xiang and said, "Lin Jue just came to tell me that Lin Qing seems to be acting strangely. He seems to have discovered something. What do you think about this matter?"
Lin Xiang stared, then he took out a piece of paper and gave it to Lin Jue, "Father, please take a look at this."
Lin Jue took the piece of paper and looked at it. His eyes couldn't help but shrink. Then he calmly looked at Lin Xiang and said, "Where did it come from?"
Lin Xiang said in a deep voice, "Last night, Zhao Hai sent it to my room. He said that Lin Qing gave it to him to put up a mission ten days later. Zhao Hai is the staff shop owner who is very close to the Ice Blade Gang. His medical skills are very high, but I didn't expect him to be so strong. Last night, he silently appeared in my room. I don't know when he came, but when he left, I didn't know how he left. This person's strength is unfathomable, and I suspect that he might have some other background. If we can avoid being enemies with him, it's best that we don't do so. But if possible, I still hope to find out his background."
Lin Jue frowned, then he said in a deep voice, "Come in." Just as Lin Jue's voice fell, a servant pushed open the door and came in. The servant gave Lin Jue a salute and said, "Master, what are your orders?"
Lin Jue said, "Go, have someone bring me the latest information about the Ice Blade Gang." The servant complied, then he turned around and left. Before long, he came back with a book and placed it on Lin Jue's table, "Master, this is the latest information about the Ice Blade Gang. Please take a look."
Lin Jue nodded, then he waved his hand. The servant then turned around and left. Lin Jue took the report of the Ice Blade Gang and looked at it. Then he gave the report to Lin Xiang and said, "Xiang 'er, you take a look as well." Lin Xiang nodded, then he took the report and looked at it. After reading it, he placed it on the table.
Lin Jue looked at Lin Xiang and said, "What did you see?"
Lin Xiang thought for a moment, then said, "The Ice Blade Gang has been in chaos recently, but before that, the current leader of the Ice Blade Gang, Viper Three, seems to have had dealings with Zhao Hai. Moreover, Viper Three seems to have made contact with the Wu Clan. According to the information, he might have made some sort of transaction with the Wu Clan. Some time ago, we received news that the Wu Clan was purchasing a batch of pills, but then they suddenly stopped. Judging from the time, the transaction between Viper Three and the Wu Clan was most likely that batch of pills. But with the Ice Blade Gang's strength, they definitely wouldn't be able to take out that batch of pills. So that batch of pills might have been given to them by Zhao Hai. In fact, the person who made the transaction with the Wu Clan was Zhao Hai, and Viper Three was just the middleman. And since Zhao Hai was able to take out so many pills without letting anyone know his identity, then it's very likely that he's a thief. This would also explain why he was so strong, and why he would make a deal with someone like Viper Three." Lin Xiang thought for a moment, then said, "The Ice Blade Gang is currently in chaos, but before that, the current leader of the Ice Blade Gang, Viper Three, seems to have made a deal with Zhao Hai.
Lin Jue nodded and said, "Right, your analysis is correct. I also think the same. Not only is this Zhao Hai a thief, I'm afraid that the thief group he belongs to isn't small."
Lin Xiang nodded, then he said, "Father, what should we do about this matter?"
Lin Jue's eyes flashed as he said, "There's nothing we can do. Who Zhao Hai is has nothing to do with us. Even if his thief group is strong, they won't attack the city. Even if his thief group is strong, it's impossible for them to be here. We can't offend him, but we also don't need to be afraid of him. We might even trade with him in the future. Therefore, Zhao Hai has nothing to do with us.
What do we do with Lin Qing? "Lin Xiang thought for a moment, then he said," Zhao Hai told me about this matter because he doesn't want to be enemies with us. But at the same time, he won't easily make an enemy out of Lin Qing. So I think that after ten days, he might still release this task. We have to use these few days to create an accident and get rid of Lin Qing first. Once Lin Qing dies, I think Zhao Hai will take back the task. This will be good for everyone. "
Lin Jue nodded and said, "That's right. Lin Qing has been very arrogant these past few years. It can be said that he has enemies everywhere. Therefore, there are many ways to kill him without arousing suspicion. If you want to make a move, you have to make things difficult for Zhao Hai."
Lin Xiang said, "Father, rest assured, I will arrange it."
Lin Jue nodded, then he sighed and said, "Lin Qing's talent is really good. If he can continue to be like this, the family won't mistreat him. In the future, he will also become a sharp sword of the Lin Family. What a pity, what a pity."
Lin Xiang didn't say anything. He also agreed with Lin Jue's words. Lin Qing's strength was really good. If he didn't want to deal with him and even stayed in the Lin Family, then he would definitely live well. In the future, his position in the Lin Family would only be higher. Unfortunately, he made such a choice, so he couldn't be blamed.
Lin Jue turned his head to look at Lin Xiang and said in a deep voice, "Xiang 'er, father has taught you a lot of things over the years and you've learned quite well. In the future, the Lin Family will be handed over to you and I can rest assured. Our Lin Family isn't as lucky as the Wu Family and couldn't find the Five Elemental Spirit Shellfish. Therefore, we can only develop ourselves honestly. Now that the Wu Family is about to leave Aurora City, even if they leave, they won't completely give up on everything in Aurora City. Therefore, there won't be any changes to the structure of Aurora City. However, we must also be prepared. If the Wu Family really leaves and becomes rich outside, then they might turn around and swallow Aurora City whole. In this aspect, we must be prepared."
Lin Xiang nodded and didn't say anything.
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