Chapter 652 - 411: Missing, Birthday (Two in One)
Lin Shiming looked over to Hermit Guanghao, and Hermit Guanghao, with unkind eyes, glanced back at him.
Cultivators of the Purple Mansion are extremely sensitive, and even though Lin Shiming had not used his Divine Sense, he was sensed.
Lin Shiming, however, turned his head away as the scenery of Tianliu Island was beautiful, and he did not want to spoil it.
Hermit Guanghao had come to Tianliu Island, most likely in pursuit of Hermit Yulin.
Thinking of this, he naturally felt some disdain; the situation on Xu Ri Island was not good, and Hermit Guanghao, as a late-stage cultivator of the Purple Mansion and one of the island owners subordinate to Xu Ri Island, actually came to Tianliu Island.
However, seeing his excited expression, which did not seem like he was competing for the Purple Mansion Demon-Slaying List, left him somewhat puzzled.
On the first floor of the Qi Jing Tower, a list was hung, and Lin Shiming had not seen Hermit Guanghao's name.
In the midst of Lin Shiming's contemplation, the maid quickly presented the Spiritual Meal and Spiritual Tea he had ordered; the Qi Xing Tea was a Third-Rank Supreme Grade Spiritual Tea, one level higher than the Cui Lan Tea of the Lin Family.
Once it was brought over, the fragrance of the tea pervaded the room, refreshing the mind and spirit.
Moreover, two maids approached: one took out a lute while the other began to perform, causing Lin Shiming to be momentarily startled before he observed the layout of Qi Jing Tower; there was a chessboard etched on the wall, and there were chess rooms in the private rooms on the second floor.
The setup of Qi Jing Tower was indeed unique.
Qi Jing complemented by Si Ya.
Just to retain an Immortal Root, they indeed had a full array of strategies.
Lin Shiming took a light sip of the Spiritual Tea, only to see Hermit Guanghao approach him.
"Daoist Lin, you really have quite the leisure, with the beast tide impending, yet still interested in enjoying the serenity of Qi Jing Tower?"
"Isn't Daoist Guanghao doing the same?" Lin Shiming did not expect the other party to follow up on him.
He shook his head at the mockery.
He had long passed the age of acting impulsively in his early twenties.
Besides, in the world of immortal cultivation, such foolishness as exhibited by Hermit Guanghao was his first encounter.
Even for the sake of a Gold Condensation Pill, to grovel so, how could he be looked upon by Hermit Yulin.
"Naturally, it's different for me, this time I am here on behalf of Xu Ri Island to pay respects to a senior!" Hermit Guanghao snorted coldly.
Lin Shiming was immediately startled.
At that moment, he even suspected that Red Leaf True Person had invited two people over.
However, he had also investigated Hermit Guanghao before; the other party had no other background and did not have close ties with Tianliu Island.
The only thing noteworthy about him was that he had reached the late stage of the Purple Mansion before the age of one hundred fifty.
"I won't disturb Daoist Lin's enjoyment any further; I will take my leave now!" Seeing that Lin Shiming wore a puzzled face and did not answer, Hermit Guanghao unexpectedly left straight away.
It was as though he had already confirmed something.
Lin Shiming was also left completely confused by this series of actions.
It wasn't long after Hermit Guanghao left that two individuals dressed in black veils walked in.
The people in black were fully covered, leaving their faces unseen.
The next moment, they both sat down opposite Lin Shiming.
Then they called over the server and ordered a pot of Fourth-Rank Qi Jing Tea.
Seemingly noticing Lin Shiming's confusion, the people in black slowly spoke:
"The Fourth-Rank Qi Jing Tea comes from the spiritual leaves of the Qi Jing tea tree, and drinking it is smooth and refined, a perfect match for Daoist Lin!" The fervent words, however, made Lin Shiming feel a chill.
The identity of the person before him was thus self-evident.
Lin Shiming didn't stop them; for them, Fourth-Rank Spiritual Tea was also quite precious, but it was within their means to enjoy.
"Daoist Lin, shall we move to another room and try out the Qi Jing Tower's chess game?" The person in black spoke again.
Lin Shiming nodded in agreement, and the three of them entered a private room on the third floor; inside the room was a golden nanmu square table with a golden birdcage, and next to the cage was placed a chessboard.
Upon entering the room, the two individuals in black removed their veils, revealing two exceptionally beautiful faces.
One appeared fervent and moving, the other cold as ice.
"Big Brother Lin, forgive us for the secrecy; there were too many people outside!" Hermit Fuling was the first to speak.
Then she invited Lin Shiming and Hermit Yulin to sit down together.
"Big Brother Lin, it has been a long time since we parted in the Purple Sun Secret Realm. Why has it taken so long for you to come to Tianliu Island?" Hermit Fuling, quiet outside, now actively poured tea for Lin Shiming with the pot in the private room.
The fragrance from the Fourth-Rank Spiritual Tea gave off a far more abundant aroma compared to the Third-Rank.
In addition, within the spiraling spiritual mist, some illusions became visible; they included the Yellow Stone Immortal Path and Fish Mountain Sutra Chants...
Seven wondrous sceneries alternated, each with profound implications, causing Lin Shiming to feel somewhat self-mocking.
To think that he had so firmly believed earlier, yet now it seemed he had fallen into a cliché himself.
"To be honest, I was tied up with the beast tide and couldn't get away. Otherwise, I should have come to visit you both sooner and also to thank Tianliu True Person for his kindness!" Lin Shiming spoke with a hint of self-reproach.
He also made it clear why he was there.
Then Lin Shiming took out two Jade Boxes and passed them to Fairy Yulin and Fairy Fuling.
"Fairy sisters, this is a little token of my esteem, and also to thank you for saving my life that day!" Lin Shiming continued.
"Daoist Lin, that day was but a trivial help, and you saved Fuling; we have not yet thanked you. How can we accept such a gift?" Hermit Yulin rejected the gifts with a push.
Hermit Fuling seemed a bit startled, as if she wanted to accept the Water Spirit Pearl Jade Box from Lin Shiming.
But seeing Yulin's gesture, she too nodded and pushed the box back again.
"Daoist Lin, you've come to see my master, haven't you? My master is currently in Tianliu Palace, and we can introduce you!" Hermit Yulin spoke again.
Hermit Yulin's gaze was extremely sharp, and her mind was much more sensitive than Fuling's; she guessed Lin Shiming's intentions in an instant.
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