NOVEL NEXT Chapter 81: Delivery Location
Chapter 81: Delivery Location
The spirit stones are ready, but how can I transfer them from my secondary account to my main account?
In the side room of the west courtyard of the Lin family’s residence, Xu Lian was also pondering this question.
The white cat clone had already revealed its identity as a inspector, attracting the attention of various factions in Pingyang County. The white cat clone definitely couldn’t contact him.
If contact was absolutely necessary, they would have to leave Pingyang County.
However, even if they left Pingyang County, there was no guarantee that they wouldn’t be followed.
After all, apart from the Yi Sect, there were other sect members infiltrating Pingyang County, and they were bound to be interested in the newly appointed inspector.
Most importantly, the white cat clone’s strength was limited. Once it left Pingyang County and was attacked by other sects, the outcome would be dire.
Therefore, the White Cat Clone could not leave the city casually.
Therefore, transferring the spirit stones without leaving the city or contacting the main body was quite a challenge. It would require a “middleman” or a “delivery location” to make it work.
“There isn’t a single person in Pingyang County that I can completely trust, so the middleman option is out of the question. That leaves me with only one choice: pick a place where the white cat clone can leave the spirit stones, and I’ll take the opportunity to retrieve them.”
Xu Lian analyzed the current situation step by step. Ever since arriving in this strange world, he had learned to think carefully.
“Where should the delivery place be? I can’t let the white cat clone leave the spirit stones at the main gate of the Lin family residence… Should I go out and take them inside?”
This was another question that needed to be considered.
After thinking it over, he decided to borrow a bit of wisdom from Gu Long: The most dangerous place is often the safest place.
The delivery place would be First Street!
Right in front of the powerful families of Pingyang County, the transfer of cultivation resources from the secondary account to the main account would take place.
“Then it is settled.”
Xu Lian was cautious, but once he made a decision, he would act decisively.
Immediately, he left the side room in the west courtyard and went to find the head of the Lin family, Lin Yue.
After greeting him with cupped hands, Xu Lian asked, “Uncle Lin, I heard that our family has rented a spirit residence on First Street?”
“Our family…” Lin Yue noticed the way he phrased it, which made him even more certain that his eldest daughter Lin Wan’s man was Xu Lian. He asked worriedly, “Nephew, have you reached a critical stage in your cultivation and need to rent a spirit residence for your practice?”
Xu Lian replied, “Not really. I’m just curious about the spirit residences on First Street and wanted to take a look to broaden my horizons.”
Lin Yue thought for a moment before saying, “The spirit residences on First Street are expensive. It costs three Spirit Stones to rent for one day. Our family doesn’t rent them long-term, but only when a critical stage in cultivation is approaching. How about this, the next time our family rents one, I can take you to see it.”
Xu Lian didn’t want to wait indefinitely for the next time, “But I want to go today. Is that possible?”
Lin Yue furrowed his brow, “So urgent?”
Xu Lian understood the hesitation – it was a waste of Spirit Stones. He took out six spirit stones and said, “I will pay for the rental. Just one or two days will be enough.”
Lin Yue glanced at the spirit stones in his hand and waved his hand, “That’s not the issue. What I mean is, if you just want to visit, it’s a waste to rent the spirit residence for such a short time. It would be better to wait until you need it for a breakthrough and then visit at the same time to avoid wasting spirit stones.”
Xu Lian understood. It seemed that even a family like the Lin family with a modest amount of power didn’t have many spirit stones, and every single one had to be used wisely. “Uncle Lin, I’ll use my own spirit stones. Don’t worry about it.”
“Then, it’s up to you. Let my eldest daughter take you there.”
Lin Yue remembered Xu Lian’s background and didn’t push the matter further.
If Xu Lian used the purple token, he could easily access the spirit residence without using spirit stones. Even the city protector would have to show some respect.
Of course, there was no need to use the Purple Token just to save a few spirit stones – if word got out, it could invite unwanted gossip.
So Lin Yue called for Lin Wan, handed her the family token, and asked her to take Xu Lian to First Street to rent a spirit residence.
Xu Lian followed Lin Wan out of the Lin family residence, boarded a carriage, and went straight to First Street.
During his time in Stone Town and Green Bamboo Town, Xu Lian had spent most of his time accompanying the women of his family and had not focused on building a rapport with Lin Wan. Now that they were alone, this was the perfect opportunity to work on it.
At first, the carriage driver seemed a bit stunned, but soon his gaze shifted and he focused on his work. After being a driver for the Lin family for many years, he had a wealth of experience.
The trip from Third Street to First Street sometimes felt long, sometimes short – it was strange. Fortunately, today the driver was a little lazy and drove slowly, making the distance seem even longer.
Perhaps this was the theory of relativity in action.
Xu Lian was the first to get out of the carriage. With gentlemanly manners, he extended his hand to help Lin Wan down. Lin Wan, already at the Bright Strength stage, didn’t need his assistance, but the gesture was symbolic, an attention to detail that helped improve their rapport.
And it worked. Xu Lian received a prompt about the increase in affection.
[Name: Xu Lian]
[Rank: Bright Strength Stage, Level 1]
[Skills: Breaking Wind Sword Technique, Volume 1]
[Items: Longsword (a rusty 1-star sword forged from cold iron, sturdy and sharp, with a 10% boost to internal energy)]
[Notes: Lin Wan’s affection for you has increased from 70/100 to 75/100.]
In just a few days, the affection had increased by 5 points. This was a good sign, indicating that Lin Wan had a favorable impression of him and was easy to win over.
He also noticed a pattern: affection generally increases in increments of 0 and 5, and only after reaching 90/100 does it start to increase in smaller steps like 1,2 and 3. This suggested that early increases were easier, while later ones were more difficult.
“Guard, we’re here to rent a spirit residence.”
Lin Wan led Xu Lian to the gate of the First Street Barrier and handed the Lin family’s family token to the head guard.
The head guard took the token, inspected it, then handed it back to Lin Wan and glanced at Xu Lian. “Who is this, and what’s his connection to the Lin Family?”
Lin Wan replied, “He is a guest of the Lin family.”
The chief guard asked, “What kind of guest? What’s his background?”
Lin Wan was caught off guard and didn’t know what to say.
Xu Lian, who could tell that the guard was being rude, spoke up, “I’m the overseer of a mine in Green Bamboo Town. A few days ago, Young Master Lin Chengyu visited Green Bamboo Town, and we hit it off. We became friends, and I followed him to Pingyang County to visit the Lin family. I heard that the spirit residences on First Street have excellent cultivation effects, so I requested Miss Lin Wan to let me experience them.”
“The overseer of a mine in Green Bamboo Town?” The head guard was puzzled. “A mine supervisor shouldn’t have a boat crossing permit. How did you get into the county town? Did you sneak in?”
Xu Lian furrowed his brow, “How I arrived in the county town doesn’t seem to be relevant, does it?”
The head guard snorted, “Of course it is. The newly appointed inspector has issued strict orders to increase security and inspection on First Street to prevent any suspicious persons from entering. I have the authority to question anyone who tries to enter.”
Xu Lian was taken aback, realizing the unintended consequences of his white cat clone’s earlier actions. It had made the guards even more vigilant.
Lin Wan interjected, “Guard, he’s a guest invited by our Lin family. If he behaves improperly on First Street, our family will take responsibility for it.”
The head guard studied her for a moment. “Fine. The Lin family is well established in Pingyang County and a regular tenant on First Street. Since you’re offering the Lin family as a guarantee, I’ll let it go. You may enter.”
Only then could Lin Wan lead Xu Lian inside.