On August 17, after breakfast, Lin Yan looked at the way everyone was hesitant to speak, and couldn't help but said: "What are you afraid of? I've already been to the City Lord's Mansion. Since I took the initiative to invite you, just go. You guys Whatever you have to do, don’t you have to go find a shop? Let’s go quickly.”
Lan Xing: "You're right. You and Lan Yue should go first. I'll arrange the people. We can't all go to the shop. We need to leave someone to guard the yard."
Lin Yan and Lan Yue left calmly.
Lu Yu said worriedly: "The city lord should have nothing to do with them. Special invitations always make people uneasy."
"You still don't know what Lin Yan and Lan Yue are capable of, so put your heart back in your stomach." Lan Shu was very confident in them, "They are so strong, whoever bullies the other will be determined."
Jian Fang: "That's right. Lan Yue is the strongest, no one in Ancheng can beat her."
Lan Xing was also a little worried, but couldn't show it, "Lu Yu, Huang Ning, Jiang Li, and Lan Shu, the four of you go and inquire about the shop. The rest of you don't go out until Lin Yan and Lan Yue come back."
Walking into the city lord's mansion again, seeing the respectful look of the guide, Lin Yan thought that there was no need to worry.
As soon as they arrived at the gate of the City Lord's Mansion, someone was waiting for them. It didn't look like they were looking for trouble.
The chief steward, Shen Xiang, had a smile on his face, as if he had been waiting for a long time. Lin Yan said hurriedly: "I've kept you waiting for a long time."
"No problem, the city lord is waiting for you, come with me quickly." Shen Xiang waved the guide to step back, and personally led the two of them deeper into the courtyard.
Lin Yan smiled flatteringly, "Chief steward, I heard that the young city lord became famous and was very powerful. Please tell me about the city lord's heroic deeds, so that we can also admire the city lord's glory."
"Haha, the young hero of the city lord is the patron saint of Ancheng. Who can criticize him?" Shen Xiang didn't mind telling them about the past of the city lord Shen Tianlin. "Back then, a ferocious beast attacked. The city lord led his men to fight to the end and defended An City to the death. At that time, the city lord had just lost his father and took over the position of city lord. It was a troubled time."
"The city lord was ordered to do so in a critical situation. He was able to defend An City and protect the people in the city. He is a great hero."
"Isn't that right? It was more than ten years ago that the city lord became famous in one battle. Many people feel as if it just happened, as if it just happened not long ago. Alas, it was also that battle that made the young city lord be born early. I don’t have a good body, and I’m still very sick.”
Mentioning the Young City Master Shen Jiarui, Shen Xiang's tone became lower and his expression turned worried.
Lin Yan also heard about Shen Jiarui. He was born in a time of crisis and was lucky to survive. Over the years, relying on good medicine to survive, good times and bad, has become Shen Tianlin's worry.
The Shen family controls Ancheng, but Shen Jiarui's generation only has this one branch, which is even more worrying. Shen Tianlin spent all his energy on this single seedling and no longer cared about the management of Ancheng.
It is precisely because of this that other forces are ready to move, and undercurrents are surging.
After walking for a few minutes, he entered a house and saw no one. Lin Yan raised his eyebrows. This should be the place where Shen Tianlin entertained guests.
Shen Xiang said: "You two girls, sit down first and wait a moment. The city lord will be here soon."
Sure enough, within a few minutes, Shen Tianlin came in a hurry.
Lin Yan and Lan Yue's keen senses immediately caught the medicinal smell on his body.
Did you just come here from your son?
Shen Tianlin is tall, but he doesn't look that strong. He doesn't look like the hero people call him.
Just listen to him say: "Sorry for keeping the two girls waiting. Butler, please serve good tea."
Lin Yan thanked him hurriedly: "The city lord is so kind. We are extremely honored to be invited."
Shen Tianlin was not polite and said directly: "I came to you specifically because I want to ask you something."
"You said, we must tell you everything we know."
Shen Tianlin glanced at Lan Yue. He had been silent since he came in. This girl was as cold as ice. Although she was reserved and sharp, she could not be underestimated and had a strong sense of presence.
"The two girls came from the wilderness and heard from the chief steward that your ancestors have lived in the depths of the wilderness for generations and are different from us."
Shen Tianlin took a deep look at them. They were not the descendants of sinners. I had only heard that there were aboriginal people in the wasteland, but had never actually seen them.
The rumored aborigines live a backward life, eat their hair and drink their blood, and are completely unevolved savages. But after seeing the person with his own eyes, Shen Tianlin felt that the rumors were not credible.
Either Lin Yan and the others were lying, or there was something deep in the wilderness that the outside world didn't know.
"Those who can come out of the depths of the wasteland are all people with great abilities. I heard Fan Li say a few days ago that Miss Lan Yue has miraculous powers. I wonder if this can open my eyes."
Lan Yue shook her head decisively, "No."
Shen Tianlin's face stiffened, and Lin Yan said hurriedly: "They are all rumors. There are no miracles. They are just some bluffing tactics. Please forgive me, City Lord."
"What if I have to take a look?" Shen Tianlin quickly came to his senses, but his smile did not reach his eyes.
"City Lord, it's not that we don't want to. Lan Yue does have an adventure, and the consequences are unpredictable. To be honest, Lan Yue doesn't have good control. If he misses, he will be bloody."
Shen Xiang came in just in time and answered: "Fan Li was fine both times. Aren't you making things difficult for the city lord? No one in An City dares to do this to the city lord."
Hearing the song and knowing its elegant meaning, Lin Yan understood that Shen Tianlin must see Lan Yue's unpredictable methods today.
She looked at Lan Yue with a look, and the two of them reached a tacit agreement.
Lan Yue walked to the middle and pulled out the broadsword at her waist.
The heavy sword makes people feel the pressure even if it is not unsheathed.
Shen Tianlin remained calm, but Shen Xiang was exposed, his expression changed, and he resisted not to stand in front of Shen Tianlin.
Lin Yan said with a smile: "Lan Yue just wants to show it to the city lord, and has no other intentions. Please also ask the city lord and the chief steward to take a closer look, and please don't blame me if it gets out of control."
Shen Tianlin nodded.
He wanted to see what tricks the two girls were playing. The dignified Lord of Ancheng is used to big scenes and is not afraid at all.
The thick sword stood in the air and gradually changed its direction.
As calm as Shen Tianlin, he stood up suddenly, stared at the sword with wide eyes, and felt a shocking wave in his heart.
Shen Xiang was standing, his expression froze for a moment, looking at the sword in disbelief, which was beyond his understanding.
The big knife without external support was just hanging in the air, controlled by an unknown force, and the tip of the knife rotated slowly.
After a while, Shen Xiang took a deep breath and said, "How did you do this? It's incredible."
He told himself over and over in his heart to stay calm. He was the chief steward of the City Lord's Mansion and should not panic.
When he first heard Fan Li talk about it, he thought it was Fan Li's excuse and nonsense. He never expected that when he saw it with his own eyes, it would be even more frightening.
Lin Yan pretended to be dumbfounded and said, "This is Lan Yue's talent, and we don't know what it is. The city lord and the chief steward are well-informed and will definitely be able to answer our questions."
(End of chapter)
