Told You I Can Turn Back Time
Chapter 131 - 130: Investigation and Modern Dating

Chapter 131: Chapter 130: Investigation and Modern Dating

Hearing Lin Xing’s question, the leader of the Anti-Clearing Association nodded unexpectedly, "You also know about the Taiqing Sect’s business of trading memories?"

Lin Xing said, "I have encountered people whose memories were erased by the Taiqing Sect, and it was they who told me."

The other party lamented, "Alas, the Taiqing Sect has become utterly unscrupulous over the years. Qingtian City appears much more prosperous than before, but all the wealth has gone to the high-ranking members of the Taiqing Sect. We lower-class people are not only becoming poorer, but even the memories in our heads are being completely consumed by them..."

As the leader spoke, other members of the Anti-Clearing Association around them started complaining one after another, turning the scene into a grievance airing session.

"Alas, my mother was deceived into joining the Outer Gate of Taiqing Sect and has now lost everything..."

"The cost of living in Qingtian City increases every year, yet we are becoming poorer, and all the silver ends up in the hands of those Taiqing lords!"

"I spent 300 taels as a bride price to marry a wife, who turned out to be a former prostitute! Her mother even said that selling her memories of being a prostitute meant she hadn’t sold herself... sob sob sob..."

After a round of mutual complaints, the leader in front of Lin Xing said, "I’m He San Chun, may I have your esteemed name?"

Lin Xing thought about the mask on his face and replied, "I am Lin Kun."

After exchanging courtesies with Lin Xing, He San Chun began to gauge whether Lin Xing was interested in joining their Anti-Clearing Association.

Lin Xing asked, "Is the Anti-Clearing Association an enemy of the Taiqing Sect?"

"Indeed."

Lin Xing then asked, "Is it very dangerous?"

He San Chun thought for a moment and replied reluctantly, "Yes."

Lin Xing continued asking, "Does it often lead to death?"

He San Chun gave a bitter smile, answered yes again, and thought to himself that the other party’s persistent questioning indicated a clear refusal.

However, Lin Xing’s eyes were shining brighter, "I’m determined to join your Anti-Clearing Association!"

Amid He San Chun’s surprised look, Lin Xing put his hand on He’s shoulder and said, "From now on, save the most dangerous, most life-threatening tasks for me."

"Don’t look for me for small skirmishes like today."

All the members of the Anti-Clearing Association were shocked and stared at Lin Xing until he left, then they all spoke, "This man’s claims are rather bold."

"I think he’s just boast boasting."

"Next time, let him lead the charge and see if he truly has that much courage."

...

Back at the inn.

Lin Xing found that Bai Yiyi and Zhao Wanxi had already returned.

The Puppet Girl was displaying a set of punches, practising vigorously.

Lin Xing asked, "Did you finish registering?"

Bai Yiyi, filled with fighting spirit, said, "This puppet body can only exert a third of my strength, but it is still enough to sweep through the competitors and become famous throughout the world."

Zhao Wanxi shouted from the side, "The old master’s martial arts are unparalleled; there are definitely few in Qingtian City who can surpass the old master."

Zhao Wanxi had also come to terms with the fact that being a puppet wouldn’t matter as long as it was powerful enough, and at least it wouldn’t fear the influence of her fated solitary star.

Watching Bai Yiyi, who was jumping around and continuously throwing punches, seemingly full of energy, Lin Xing suddenly realized, "One of the reasons Master Bai wants to fight in this competition is also to perform on stage, right?"

Thus, in the following three days, Lin Xing went out every day to gather information about the Taiqing Sect and to contact the Anti-Clearing Association.

However, the Anti-Clearing Association had still not assigned him any dangerous tasks, which somewhat disappointed Lin Xing.

But he also noticed from his repeated contacts that the members of the Anti-Clearing Association, although many seemed unreliable and like a mixed bag of good and bad characters,

But it seemed this organization had an exceptionally strong intelligence network, and it knew many things about the Taiqing Sect very clearly, which piqued Lin Xing’s interest.

Meanwhile, Yiyi was busy preparing for the grand martial arts competition.

But that morning, Yiyi suddenly called out, "Lin Xing, it’s time again."

Today marked the day of Lin Xing and Jing Shiyu’s ten-day agreement.

Ever since they set the ten-day agreement, they had traveled northward, spanning thousands of miles and crossing several provinces; this was not the first time they had done this, so everyone was well-accustomed to it.

A sigh came from Wanxi, "Here we go again."

She got up swiftly, beginning to perform the Secret Technique of the immortal sects.

"Master Bai, I need to go back to treat a patient, remember to let my junior sister open the door for me tonight."

"Hehe, treat a patient," Yiyi controlled the Puppet Girl as she practiced her punches, and scoffed, "I’ll open the door for you, hurry up and go, don’t disturb my punching."

Lin Xing passed through the gate and found himself in a hospital ward, where a graceful figure seemed to have been waiting for a long time.

Today, Jing Shiyu’s attire was completely different from usual.

She let her long, black hair cascade down naturally, not styled with a hairpin like usual, but straight and black like modern girls’.

She was no longer wearing traditional long dresses but instead, a suit paired with a short skirt, her legs covered with black stockings and high heels, making her look like a modern career woman.

Feeling Lin Xing’s gaze, Jing Shiyu asked expectantly, "I’ve been coming to meetings more often recently, so I changed into this attire. How is it? Does it look bad?"

Lin Xing nodded and earnestly commented, "Like a big star."

"By the way, things are so expensive in Qingtian City, the money you gave me isn’t enough."

"Could you lend me some more?"

Jing Shiyu nodded readily, "I’ll ask Shuting to arrange it before I leave."

Then she stepped forward, "Your clothes are disheveled; didn’t Wanxi and the others see it?"

Lin Xing said, "It’s fine, I’ll get messed up anyway when I go out to fight."

Jing Shiyu frowned upon hearing that and asked, "Is Qingtian City very chaotic and dangerous? Are people always attacking you?"

Lin Xing nodded and said casually, "It’s manageable. You know the danger doesn’t scare me; I enjoy the life-and-death battles as it hones my skills."

Hearing this, Jing Shiyu’s eyes sparkled; she admired Lin Xing’s fearless heroic spirit.

After fixing his clothes, she patted his chest and said, "Go surf the internet for a while."

To make it more convenient for Lin Xing to access the internet, a computer had been provided in the hospital room.

At that moment, Lin Xing sat in front of the computer and skillfully opened a web page.

With each ten-day treatment and occasional exposure to modern society and praise from numerous netizens, Lin Xing felt his mental stability had greatly improved.

However, he still couldn’t recall many memories of his classmates and friends as if he had never met them before.

Just then, Lin Xing suddenly felt Jing Shiyu sit down on the armrest to his right.

Jing Shiyu smiled and said, "I’m just watching, you play."

Lin Xing skillfully logged into a social networking site, a platform he used for reading news and posting comments, and then he noticed his follower count had increased by over a hundred, and his previous posts had received lots of likes.

Just as Lin Xing began typing a comment, he suddenly felt something rubbing against his right leg, very smooth.

He looked down and saw that it was Jing Shiyu’s leg.

Seeing Lin Xing looking over, Jing Shiyu said innocently, "This armrest is too small, it’s uncomfortable to sit on, let me rest my leg here."

Lin Xing thought about it, but decided not to say anything, simply thinking to himself, "After all, Jing Shiyu is from Mirror World, her manners are a bit lacking, but since she lent the money so readily, I won’t say anything today."