Lu Bin was indignant. He really wanted to meet the curator, but he had missed such a good opportunity.
Especially after he heard from others that the curator had led villainous experts to slay the jade dragon deity. Although he didn't witness it with his own eyes, he knew that it must have been dangerous.
But at least it was over.
Lu Bin went to look for Lin Jin but he couldn't find him. Lu Bin didn't think too much about it. Since the curator was the one who settled the matter, if Lin Jin wasn't around, he must have left with the curator or returned to Maple City.
So, after He Yu's coming of age ceremony, he would pay Maple City a visit and thank him.
Lu Bin didn't forget his promise. He immediately picked an eagle beast, planning to personally deliver it to Maple City in a few days.
Inside the sixth princess He Yu's chamber, He Yu, who could now walk on her feet, freshened up and went outside.
He Yu had learned about what happened from He Qing and Lu Bin. She also knew who saved her this time.
Although the dust had settled, she still found it hard to believe.
"Uncle Lu, do you think the matter has been resolved so perfectly?" He Yu asked Lu Bin who had come to visit.
Lu Bin smiled. "I don't believe it either but that's the truth. My Lord, you've been carrying this curse for so many years and now you're finally free. This is a joyous occasion. I'll definitely make sure your coming of age ceremony is done properly."
He Yu smiled. "Father is already making preparations for it. Uncle Lu, you can just come when the time comes. Also, don't call me 'Lord' anymore."
Even though the curse had been lifted, He Yu still felt melancholy. But that was just her personality. The pessimism from before had vanished from her eyes and was replaced by hope.
"Back then, your mother was the valley master of Herb Valley. I was greatly indebted to her and even became her disciple. You're the valley master's only daughter and I inherited my mother's legacy. I address you as my Lord because I don't forget how you saved my life back then." Having said that, Lu Bin added, "But since His Majesty has already made preparations, I'll just have a meal with you."
"Of course." At this time, He Yu revealed a smile that someone her age should have. Seeing this, Lu Bin was even more gratified. He thought to himself that for this smile, he would be willing to give up his life.
Next, He Yu inquired about the Curator and Lin Jin. It was a pity that Lu Bin didn't know much. Fortunately, Seventh Princess He Qing arrived at that moment and saved Lu Bin from his predicament.
Lin Jin had now arrived at a village. The royal capital was several hundred miles away from Maple City. Riding on an eagle beast, it only took him a few hours to reach his destination.
But if they walked on land, it would take two days.
Even if Lin Jin could move like the wind, it was impossible for him to reach his destination in one day. Moreover, this was his first time so it was inevitable that he would take some detours. Sometimes, he would even take the wrong path.
When they arrived at the village before dark, they finally had a place to rest. However, the village didn't look very big. From the hillside to the bottom, there were only about 30 houses. It was a very small village.
As he was carrying a coffin with him, Lin Jin couldn't stay in the village for the night. Maintaining Camouflage was troublesome too. Moreover, Lin Jin found an abandoned mansion not too far away from the village so it would be more convenient for him to rest here.
As for food, with Xiao Huo and White Ape around, Lin Jin didn't have to worry about it. He just had to catch some wild animals.
It was now sunset. Lin Jin was exhausted from the journey so he found a stone slab in the abandoned mansion and sat down cross-legged to meditate.
What he used was naturally the breathing and breathing technique.
As of late, Lin Jin had been using this method a lot so he had gained some experience with it. After entering a meditative state and regulating his breathing, despite the lack of natural spirit energy, he was able to calm his mind. Sitting cross-legged for a few hours was no different from sleeping for the entire night.
While Lin Jin was resting, there was a commotion in this small village.
Lin Jin had used Camouflage on his way here so no one in the village knew that an outsider had entered, nor did they know that he had gone to the abandoned mansion.
And that was where the problem lay. After nightfall, not only were the dogs barking louder in the village, but some people also saw shadows moving inside the mansion.
In this small village, this matter spread like wildfire.
"What's going on?"
"There's a commotion inside that mansion. This … this is scary."
"Don't talk nonsense. How many years has it been since that incident? How could there be any commotion? Don't scare yourself."
"It's true. I'm not lying. Go see for yourself if you don't believe me."
This conversation came from the village chief's house. Soon, a few men mustered up their courage and came out. Because the abandoned mansion was halfway up the hill, they could see the situation inside with the help of the moonlight.
Sure enough, there was a faint glow.
Many people in the village gasped when they saw this.
"That house has been abandoned for many years. The people in the village would definitely not dare to go near it. Even outsiders would not go there. With such an anomaly today, I'm afraid that something bad is going to happen." An old man in the village frowned and said solemnly.
"Don't tell me that the outsider's family is here to take our lives?" Someone suddenly said.
As soon as he said that, a gust of night wind blew, causing everyone to shiver and their faces to turn even paler.
"Old Yang, don't f * cking talk nonsense," the village chief reprimanded. A few others chimed in, "That's right. Even if they're here to claim our lives, they wouldn't have waited for so long."
The man named Old Yang was unconvinced. "Alright, alright, I misspoke, alright? Tell me then, what's going on?"
No one could answer this rhetorical question.
"Even if the vengeful spirits of that family of foreigners come back, we are not afraid. Even in the past, our village did not do anything shameful. Instead, many people were implicated by that family and died mysteriously. However, this matter is strange, and we have to guard against it. Everyone, get some tools for self-defense, and then gather together. Even if the vengeful spirits come back, we have the advantage in numbers, so we are not afraid of them!" At this time, the village chief made the final decision and set the tone.
The thirty or so families in the village were already afraid. Now that they had a backbone, they did as they were told. Everyone prepared their weapons and brought pet beasts with them. Although there weren't any ferocious beasts, there were a few mastiffs. If a fight broke out, they wouldn't lose to lions, tigers, or jackals.
Lin Jin was oblivious to the commotion in the village. He was currently in a deep state of meditation. If someone invaded the yard, he would know. But he couldn't sense anything more than a few hundred meters away.
As for why there was a fire in the yard, it was because Xiao Huo was playing on a withered tree in the yard.
Xiao Huo was already a Dharma body so he had a yang fire spirit around him. From afar, one could see the glow of the fire.
Time passed and Xiao Huo got bored. He landed and lay down beside Lin Jin. White Ape was already fast asleep. After carrying the coffin for an entire day, he was exhausted.
After the third watch, Lin Jin abruptly opened his eyes.
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