Chapter 84 Stone Pill! Someone Close

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"According to that old man, he dreamed of this stone pill in his dreams, so he believes he brought it out from his dream. Everything in the dream was real—he traversed into a dream, became a person in the dream, though I’ve forgotten the name. Anyway, he said that after becoming that person, he slowly rose to power with the help of a stone pill, and eventually became a great figure in the universe..."

“Later, after an appraisal, it turned out that the stone pill was indeed real, and what happened to the old man was also verified—he truly regained some of his youth. So, many people believe the corpse of the woman from the deserted village possesses a strange power, able to draw people into dreams... even making everything in the dream come true. Thus, the appearance of the deserted village’s female corpse is considered an opportunity... This story is well-known, for it has been widely spread. That old man is still alive! His name is Liu He, and he’s with the Paranormal Investigation Bureau, the Tianhe City branch!”

“It’s true, everything I’ve said is true.”

“It’s rumored that the female corpse of the deserted village appears once every ten years! That’s what Liu He said!”

“Liu He’s strength has grown tremendously over the past decade. Now, he’s apparently become a formidable figure in the Tianhe City Paranormal Investigation Bureau—a person of high status and authority! This is something many of us know!”

“You know, as disciples of a sect, we’re required to read many strange tales and genuine historical records from a young age, so the moment Li Chunfeng mentioned it, I immediately recalled this story. I bet Liu Changfeng did too, which is why he beat me to it..."

...

What Xuanku was describing sounded like a bizarre tale, and Lin Yi truly felt the story was even more... absurd!

A man, after touching the naked corpse of a woman, goes home, does some filthy things, and then starts dreaming—a dream that resembles a fantasy novel world, with all sorts of flying beasts, demons, monsters, and powerful figures everywhere?

But Xuanku spoke with such conviction, and it seems Zhang Ruofeng and the others all knew about this, even Liu Changfeng from the Long Blade Sect.

Indeed, disciples of the various sects were exposed to much more information from a young age. Could it be that this story actually holds some truth?

Looking at it this way, Lin Yi realized his previous assumptions were completely wrong. He had thought that the female corpse from the deserted village was somehow connected to the Tang family in Zhongyuan, but now it seemed to be a different matter altogether.

It had nothing to do with the Paper Craftsman family.

He had misread the situation.

As for the stone pill, and the transformation from the dream environment, bringing things from dreams into reality—Lin Yi felt all this was as inscrutable as a heavenly book, impossible to fathom.

But no matter what, there were still benefits to be gained!

“Alright, not bad! It seems you’re telling the truth... In that case, Liu Changfeng and Zhang Ruofeng must be aware as well.”

“By the way, I’ve noticed you, monk, aren’t too bright. Such a big bald head, wasted.”

“...”

Hearing Lin Yi’s words, Xuanku wanted to retort.

But under someone else’s roof, one must bow their head.

Xuanku said nothing, and Lin Yi continued, “Don’t be upset, Xuanku. You really are a fool. What’s the point of kidnapping my classmate? The teachers all know his address, and it’s in their village—you could have found out with a little inquiry. What use is there in taking him? Are you stupid or not?”

“...”

Originally indignant, Xuanku nearly spat blood in anger at Lin Yi’s words.

Only now did Xuanku realize he had an intelligence problem; all the cultivation had dulled his mind, and he failed to see such a simple truth.

If he hadn’t been so dense, how could he have kidnapped Li Chunfeng?

And by not kidnapping Li Chunfeng, he wouldn’t have provoked this formidable Lin Yi.

Had he known earlier, he would have simply asked for information politely and avoided losing face—and risking his life.

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Xuanku forced a bitter smile and recited in a loud voice, “Namo Amitabha.”

After chanting the Buddha’s name, Xuanku felt his soul was uplifted; he could regain his composure.

At the very least, he no longer sensed that subtle, lingering murderous intent from Lin Yi. It seemed confession did bring leniency after all.

Having explained everything, Xuanku felt at peace. He chanted the Buddha’s name again.

Yet just as he calmed down, Lin Yi’s next words made him feel even more miserable, as though he had swallowed a bitter gall.

His name truly suited him—this monastic title seemed fated for this very event. After living more than twenty years, Xuanku realized for the first time that his name was meant for today.

Lin Yi went on, “Alright, you’ve confessed well enough. I’ll overlook that punch you gave Li Chunfeng, since I did kick you and slap you just now. Now, I need to win some honor for my school. You brought Li Chunfeng here in front of everyone—do you realize the psychological trauma you caused my classmates? Does being strong give you the right to bully the weak? Have you ever seen me bully the weak?”

This left Xuanku feeling both burned and frozen, but he couldn’t refute it.

What could he say—that Lin Yi bullied him, that he was the weak one now? How could he say that aloud?

Xuanku was at a loss, realizing his reputation was lost today.

“Since you called me grandfather, I’ll officially accept you as my grandson. From now on, in my presence, you’ll address me as grandfather, or else... you know the consequences. Come with me back to school. In front of my classmates, the principal, my teacher, my dorm brothers—everyone—you’ll sincerely apologize. Then we’ll let this matter go. You know what I mean.”

Xuanku wanted to cry out, “I don’t understand!”

But when he saw Lin Yi’s insincere smile, he sighed instead.

There was nothing to be done—before such a genius, did he have any say? Any standing?

His face fell long, and his once-shiny bald head lost all its luster.

The next moment, Lin Yi turned to the dazed Li Chunfeng and said, “Stop clinging to my leg and get up. This is all your fault. If you hadn’t told the story of the deserted village corpse, you wouldn’t have created such a shadow in our female classmates’ hearts, nor earned yourself the nickname of creepy little grandson and petty thug. Was it worth it? Still, I know you did it to help Sister Zhang Shuang. Let’s just go back.”

Lin Yi had always wanted to visit the City God Temple by the artificial lake in the Talented Scholars’ Garden.

He’d hesitated to go, worrying that something just as sinister as the old evil god might be lying in wait beneath the temple, posing a risk.

But now, with other matters at hand, he decided he could handle it later. Tonight, he’d wait before questioning the turtle demon as the evil god had instructed.

He could ask about the copper trinket from the turtle demon first; there was no need to rush back to the evil god.

That old evil god still hadn’t transferred the money to his bank card—one hundred million, he’d promised, but still nothing. What was he waiting for?

If the payment was delayed, then naturally the task would be delayed as well.

Lin Yi’s words nearly made Li Chunfeng cry, and he nodded repeatedly.

Li Chunfeng asked himself, even if today had been a hundred times more dangerous, for the sake of recovering Sister Zhang Shuang’s remains, it would have been worth it.

Thinking this, Li Chunfeng said, “I’m not as broad-minded as you, Master Lin Yi, nor as kind. I know my own faults. But... for Sister Zhang Shuang’s remains, if I had another chance, I’d do the same.”

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Li Chunfeng had expected Lin Yi to glare at him, but instead Lin Yi smiled.

Lin Yi found Li Chunfeng rather endearing—this was truly a good person. Compared to the likes of Xu Liuxiang, Xu Lianyou, Li Zhancheng, who enabled evil, and even Xuanku standing before him, Li Chunfeng was in a different league.

This was a man of principle—a true gentleman, who knew what to do and what not to do.

...

Li Chunfeng’s face was swollen, making him and Xuanku quite the pair.

Xuanku had been slapped by Lin Yi, his face swollen as well, and after Lin Yi had kicked him, he walked with a twisted waist, like an old man with a herniated disc.

The two followed behind Lin Yi, heading back to school.

Xuanku wore a gloomy expression, while Li Chunfeng’s face was one of joy.

...

Time passed quickly.

The building under construction was very close to the school, and there was indeed a shortcut.

In front of the building was a small shed where construction workers lived. From there, they could reach a side wall of the school.

This wall wasn’t tall, but it was made of metal rods with arrowheads on top, enough to make anyone’s backside shiver.

But for Lin Yi and the bald Xuanku, this was nothing.

When they arrived, Li Chunfeng froze—he couldn’t get over the wall; he didn’t have the strength.

While he stared blankly at the high wall, Lin Yi reached out and tossed him directly over.

For a moment, Li Chunfeng felt like a feather, and when he landed, the force seemed to bleed away, so he didn’t hit the ground hard.

Still, it startled him.

“Bang.”

“Bang.”

...

Soon, Lin Yi and the bald Xuanku were over as well. Just as Lin Yi was about to reassure Li Chunfeng, he sensed something was amiss.

Up ahead, there was a lot of noise. The old principal, Gu Leiming, was shouting furiously, and the reason for his anger was a fight breaking out among many people.

Through the trees, Lin Yi saw the fighters—they were Zhang Ruofeng, Jin Huishan, and all those who had appeared with the Bajimen and Kongtong sects before!

And in the midst of it all, the one causing the ruckus was none other than Black Bear of the Hengjian Sect!