Upon entering, he saw his old partner, Lin Xian`er, sitting near the entrance. Her gaze locked onto Lin Ray and the young lady behind him.
Initially, when she saw her father's arrival, there was a trace of excitement on her face. However, when she saw the young lady behind him, the excitement on her face vanished. What replaced it was only coldness and bewilderment.
"Didn't he just go out for a round? Why did he bring back a woman? "Lin Xian`er couldn't help but grumble when she saw the young lady hugging the zither.
"Lin Feng, quickly take the zither from Xi Yun's hands and arrange a room for her to store the items. In the future, Miss Xi Yun will be one of the employees of this shop."
"Oh, right, the two helpers who served me earlier can leave now. In the future, you two can just focus on managing the business of the shop."
"From today onwards, Xi Yun will be my personal maid."
Lin Xian`er gave out orders one after another. She didn't notice that Lin Xian`er's countenance was getting colder and colder.
Her heart was filled with enmity towards this young lady who suddenly appeared. Not only for herself, but also for her mother and Aunt Bing who were guarding the sect.
She stood up and walked towards Lin Ray in a huff. She glared at Xi Yun and spoke, "Father, you only went out for a short while and brought back a woman. If your subordinates know about this, I'm afraid …"
"Eh, this …" Seeing the unwilling expression on his daughter's face, Lin Ray started as he awkwardly scratched his head.
"Hello Miss, this servant is called Xi Yun. In the future, I will be boss's maid. Please take care of me!" Xi Yun suddenly spoke.
She understood Lin Xian`er's meaning. However, she didn't expect that the man who redeemed her would have such a grown-up daughter.
For some unknown reason, she felt a little disappointed in her heart. Naturally, she didn't ask for anything. Now that she was out of danger, it was already a blessing from the heavens.
"Xi Yun?"
Staring at Xi Yun, Lin Xian`er's eyes were filled with hostility. Although she said that she didn't mind her father looking for Lil 'Miss, in reality, she was extremely conflicted about this matter.
"I don't care how you came here. You have to remember that in this family, my mother is the most important." After speaking, she glared at Lin Ray before turning and running towards the backyard.
Lin Ray, "…"
Lin Ray blushed with shame at his daughter's warning. When had he ever felt like he was caught in the act of adultery?
"Tsk, serves you right for being a little woman outside. Your daughter's words are all light." The system suddenly teased.
"Red Lotus is one. Unfortunately …"
"Shut up!"
Lin Ray still hadn't figured out what was going on with the System's sudden change. However, the current System was very despicable, very despicable. It was so despicable that Lin Ray had the urge to drag it out of his mind and rub it against the ground.
The System continued, "Come and take a look. This guy wants to shut everyone's mouths. Is there any justice in this world? Is there any law … Uh, I don't think so."
"…"
Looking at the System, he really didn't want to argue with it. There was no need.
The System said, "That's because you can't win, okay? You act like you're so awesome, you only know how to brag every day."
Of course, if Lin Ray found out about the System's thoughts, he would probably go berserk.
"Sigh!"
Looking at his daughter's departing figure, Lin Ray sighed and didn't think too much about it. He would slowly get used to it.
Thinking about it, he sat down. Xi Yun was very self-aware and naturally entered the role of a personal maid.
She came to Lin Ray's side, picked up the teapot on the table, and poured some tea for Lin Ray. Then, she went behind Lin Ray, raised her hands, and started massaging Lin Ray's shoulders.
At this moment, Lin Ray could be said to be the perfect image of an old man. He was lying on a chair with a tray in his hand, and a beautiful woman was waiting on him behind. This kind of life was very comfortable, and it was very picturesque.
Those who knew would be very envious of Lin Ray's life. Those who didn't know would think that the two of them were a family.
On the other hand, Lin Ray didn't know that on a street not far away, Ye Qiong was walking alone on the street, leisurely looking at everything around him.
He was currently walking in the direction of Lin Ray's Nine Heavens shop. Since he decided to be on good terms with Lin Ray, he had set off. Firstly, he wanted to meet Lin Ray, and secondly, he wanted to see if the Nine Heavens shop was like what everyone said, with countless treasures, and the prices would only be high.
Of course, he wouldn't stop Xi Yun from leaving. If he could lose a woman and become friends with a powerhouse, why not?
In another place, in the Spirit Smoke Pavilion, in Xi Yun's room, Lin Lengxuan, who was sound asleep, woke up with a start. When he looked up, Lin Ray and Xi Yun were long gone. At this moment, Lin Lengxuan was dumbfounded.
"F * ck!"
"Where's my Brother Lei?"
"Where's my Miss Xi Yun? Why is there no one when I woke up? " Filled with doubts, Lin Lengxuan got up and went outside. Then, he found someone and voiced his doubts.
After learning that he had fallen asleep, Lin Lengxuan only felt admiration and worship for Lin Ray.
"Damn! He's too freaking awesome!"
"He barged into the Spirit Smoke Pavilion alone and brought Miss Xi Yun along. He didn't even let me go with him." As Lin Lengxuan thought about it, he shook his head regretfully.
It was as if missing out on this matter was like missing out on several hundred million.
"This won't do. I have to find Brother Lei and ask him clearly. Otherwise, I would have come here for nothing." After saying that, Lin Lengxuan tidied his robes and walked out.
Lin Lengxuan was very clear about Lin Ray's identity. He had known about it before coming here.
Lin Lengxuan walked out and headed for the Nine Heavens shop where Lin Ray was.
Ye Qiong stood in front of the Nine Heavens shop. When he looked up at the bold and powerful signboard, he was shocked.
"I didn't expect Lin Ray's comprehension of laws to be so powerful!" Ye Qiong was shocked beyond words when he sensed the Slaughter Law from the signboard.
One had to know that the hardest law to comprehend was the Slaughter Law. It was also the law that all Sages did not want to comprehend.
This law was powerful. However, even though it was powerful, if one tried to comprehend this law, they would end up dead.
Even if the outcome was good and they did not die, they would end up with Cultivation Deviation because they comprehended the Slaughter Law. In the end, they would become a killing tool that only knew how to kill.
As for Linley's Dao of Slaughter, it caused Ye Qiong to see a completely different picture. Of the Laws that Linley had comprehended, these Laws were powerful, but they were reserved, revealing their sharpness, but also allowing them to advance and retreat.
This was the first time Ye Qiong had seen this kind of Slaughter Law. However, she knew that she was not a match for it.
"Not bad. It seems that my previous thoughts were correct. If I make an enemy of this person, I will only end up dead."
"Well, it's better to make friends with him."
Ye Qiong shook his head and threw all the messy thoughts in his mind to the back of his mind. He stepped into the shop.
"Hmm?"
Lin Ray, who was originally enjoying this kind of time, suddenly locked his eyes on Ye Qiong, who had just entered the shop. Lin Ray felt an inexplicable fear from him.
Of course, it was only a trace.
As if their hearts were connected, Lin Ray saw Ye Qiong. Similarly, Ye Qiong also saw Lin Ray. The two of them looked at each other and sparks flew.
"Is this Lin Ray?" Ye Qiong thought to himself as he looked at Lin Ray.
"System, check this person's personal information." Lin Ray could not help but speak.
"Ding, okay. Checking. Please wait a moment, host."
The system responded and began to check. He recognized the system's ability very much.
Sure enough, after a while, the system notification sounded and an information interface appeared in front of him.
Name: Ye Qiong
Cultivation: Dao Fruit Sage
Position: Prince with a different surname (Qing Xuan Empire)
Personality: Cautious, scheming, and very shrewd. Host, please be careful and don't be fooled.
Lin Ray: …
At first, it was fine. But that last line of 'I'm a fool' made Linley feel as though he was being discriminated against, as though he were an idiot.
The System said, "The host is not an idiot, but there isn't much difference between you and an idiot. Therefore, please keep the System's prompts in mind."
"…"
Lin Ray finally confirmed that the system had really changed. It was no longer as silent and cold as before.
He was so naughty that Lin Ray had the urge to beat him up at any moment.
He didn't get up and returned to his previous appearance, lying on the chair. However, he was somewhat interested in this Wang with a different surname.
However, what made him even more curious was why this Wang with a different surname would suddenly come here.
However, right when Lin Ray was deep in thought, Ye Qiong arrived not too far away from Lin Ray, and he cupped his fists and said, "I'm Ye Qiong. I presume you're the owner of the Nine Heavens Shop, right?"
"Hmm?"
Lin Ray suddenly got up and looked at Ye Qiong. Now, he knew that this guy seemed to have come for him.
He got up and tidied up his slightly messy clothes. He cupped his fists and said, "I am indeed. May I know … Ye …"
He didn't know what to call Ye Qiong. Should he call him Lord Ye or Ye Qiong's real name?
Ye Qiong seemed to understand Lin Ray's dilemma. He nodded and smiled. "Boss Lin, just call me by my name. Or, you can call me Brother Ye."
"Mm, okay, Brother Ye."
Lin Ray didn't refuse. Ye Qiong didn't care, so why should he care? Moreover, his status wasn't lower than Ye Qiong's.
System: Shameless.
"Get lost!"
The System's sudden words made Lin Ray feel like he was going to explode, but fortunately, he controlled himself.
He locked his gaze on Ye Qiong and smiled. "Brother Ye, you're a guest. Sit down and have a cup of tea."
Xi Yun understood tacitly and poured a cup of tea for Ye Qiong. Then, she respectfully stood behind Lin Ray.
However, her gaze was fixed on Ye Qiong. She knew that the person in front of her was her boss in name, her master.
Of course, that was when she was in the Spirit Smoke Pavilion. Now, she only had one boss, and that was Lin Ray.
"Brother Ye, what brings you here?" Ye Qiong went straight to the point. He didn't like to drag things out and talk a lot of nonsense.
Ye Qiong put down the teacup and looked at Xi Yun. He smiled and said, "Xi Yun, you left my Spirit Smoke Pavilion and didn't even greet me."
"I heard from the attendant that Boss Lin had taken a fancy to Xi Yun, so I came down."
Now, Lin Ray understood why Ye Qiong was here. He came because he brought Xi Yun back. However, what surprised Jin Mei was that the person behind the Spirit Smoke Pavilion was someone with a different surname.
Xi Yun didn't say anything, but Lin Ray moved. He waved his hand and a storage ring appeared in front of Ye Qiong.
"Brother Ye, I was wrong before. Here are one million high-grade Saint Realm Crystals. See if it's enough to redeem this girl."
One million high-grade Saint Realm Crystals. Not to mention redeeming a person, it was enough to buy the entire Spirit Smoke Pavilion.
Ye Qiong was rather surprised at how extravagant Linley was. He was able to take out a million high-grade Saint crystals as well, but he couldn't bring himself to use it to redeem a woman.
However, the person in front of him didn't even blink. He gave it to him so easily. Ye Qiong couldn't help but reevaluate Lin Ray.
"Is it not enough?"
Ye Qiong didn't say anything. Lin Ray thought it wasn't enough. He waved his hand and another storage ring appeared. There were also one million high-grade Saint Realm Crystals.
"Two million. I'm determined to get Xi Yun. I hope Brother Ye can part with it!"
Ye Qiong was speechless.
Looking at the two storage rings in front of him, Ye Qiong was dumbfounded. Two million high-grade Saint Realm Crystals. These were high-grade Saint Realm Crystals, not low-grade Saint Realm Crystals.
After being smashed by Linley like this, Ye Qiong came back to her senses. She looked at Linley with a different look in her eyes, then said, "Brother Lin, you misunderstand. Just now, I just didn't expect that Brother Lin would spend so much money to buy Xi Yun's freedom."
"But it's good. Xi Yun is lucky to have met someone like you."
To be honest, only Lin Ray would be willing to pay such a price.
"So you're saying that Brother Ye agrees?" Linley was very excited. Of course, on the surface, he was still as cold and emotionless as before.
"I agree. But I can't accept these two million. Take it as a gift for our first meeting." A piece of paper appeared on the table.
Looking down, Lin Ray was even more excited when he saw the words' Selling Contract. '
In Lin Ray's eyes, this wasn't a selling contract. It was a chance to raise his cultivation and reduce his debt.
However, he still had to pay. After all, if he didn't pay, it would only be a gun. Even if someone gave it to him, it wouldn't count as a redemption.
As he thought about this, just in case, Linley pushed the two storage rings towards Ye Qiong, his face solemn. "I said I'd redeem myself, so I'd redeem myself."
After speaking, he reached out and took the indenture agreement into his hands. Inexplicably, his hands trembled as a voice rang out in his mind.
"Ding! Side mission: Help Xi Yun redeem herself and let her join the sect. Completed."
"Mission reward: Breakthrough by one level. Three million exchange points will be stored in the storage ring. Host, please check regularly."
"F * ck, this is great!"
Thinking that he could break through his cultivation soon, he was excited. As for the three million exchange points, it was just a drop in the bucket for his debt.
Now that the mission was completed, he was in a good mood. The corner of his mouth curled up and a smile flashed across his face.
"Xi Yun, here you go!"
Coming back to his senses, he handed the contract over. Now that Xi Yun had joined the sect, it didn't matter if she had it or not.
"Yes, Boss!"
"Thank you, Boss!"
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