Twin Dimension Yin-Yang Mirror: Attaining immortality through the martial path
Chapter 123 - 120: Mountainous Wealth, Divine Skill Manual (Large - Subscription Request)

Chapter 123: Chapter 120: Mountainous Wealth, Divine Skill Manual (Large Chapter Subscription Request)

"What are you all staring at? Are you afraid he’ll bite?"

Zhou Ping’an almost laughed at the sight of the large group of Lin Residence’s Offering and Protector hurrying over.

To speak of these people, their loyalty was indeed commendable.

They knew of his move, and with the Third Miss Lin also involved in strategizing, they understood the heart behind the troops following closely, ready to go into battle.

However, once they had killed their way into the County Yamen, seeing County Magistrate Li frantically shouting and cursing, they were helpless and slightly timid.

This was apparent from their expressions.

After all, he was...

A government official.

Although the opponent was a scholar without the strength to truss a chicken, he represented many things; once some things started, there was no turning back.

Not everyone is willing to abandon stability, forsake everything, and follow a path into the darkness.

A heavy pressure weighed on their hearts.

This led the Lin Residence’s Offering and Protector only to dare to lay hands on the underlings of the County Yamen, and not dare to touch a single hair of County Magistrate Li.

In Zhou Ping’an’s eyes.

What could such a team accomplish?

Forward when there’re benefits, retreat when there’re risks.

Should he really act as their nanny?

Seeing his complexion darken slightly, someone from the Protector group charged out like a shot and slapped Li Yunxiu across the face, sending his teeth flying and blood spouting from his mouth as he fell to the ground, wailing and seeing stars.

"Indulging in brutality and disregarding human lives, you senile official, did you think nobody dared touch you?" the person who rushed out, though small and skinny with little flesh on his face yet full of vigor, shouted increasingly liberally and even kicked County Magistrate Li twice, causing him to roll over.

A slight smile appeared in Zhou Ping’an’s eyes.

Finally, not everyone was timid.

Qian Sanliang was one of the Protectors who entered Lin Residence with him.

Although his Innate Root Bone didn’t look great and his body was lean.

He was, however, sharp-witted and perceptive; he had already made some headway in the Chasing Wave Sword Layering Wave Force, and his strength had progressed rapidly, having already risen to Second-Class House Guardian.

He had always admired Zhou Ping’an, regularly finding excuses to visit the East Crossing Courtyard Herbal Garden to glean some guidance from Zhou Ping’an...

With Qian Sanliang taking the lead, Huang Yushen and Dong Lianqiao followed, fiercely punching and kicking County Magistrate Li until Li Yunxiu began to wail.

"You all, you all will regret this. I’ve already petitioned Guangyun for help; the Prefectural Governor will definitely send troops to execute you rebel miscreants."

"Zhou Ping’an, to think I once saw you as a talent, willing to give the Zhang Family face by accepting you into my residence to provide you with a status..."

"Stop hitting, stop hitting..."

After only a few words, Li Yunxiu couldn’t withstand the beating and burst into tears, snot and all.

"What do you want? I’ll give it. Third Miss Lin, Zhou Ping’an, I believe I’ve done you no wrong; why insist on making things difficult for me?"

"You don’t understand."

Zhou Ping’an turned his head away.

The old man was already half-grey haired, yet his complexion was still ruddy, his body slightly stout, evidently having lived years of comfort, indulging in tonics, and being served by others.

Continuing this way, he might live another decade or two until a natural death...

After his death, he might even have a memorial and biography written, being hailed as Your Honor, the Good Parent of the People.

But what’s the real situation?

Zhou Ping’an couldn’t bother to mention it.

Just from what he had learnt these days about some matters inside the County Yamen, and how miserable the people of Qingyang City had been through these years, it was clear how cruel and vicious this official was, draining the life out of them.

Some people directly kill and slaughter, certainly deserving death.

Others however, in a moment of thought, with a mere movement of their lips, cause lamentation all around.

Though not having experienced it personally, Zhou Ping’an felt no need to keep such a person alive, wasting food on this earth.

"Kill him slowly, let him savor a bit of the struggle and tears he inflicted on others after enjoying every luxury in life."

Zhou Ping’an watched as the Lin Residence’s Protector finally made sense of things and began to torment County Magistrate Li. Satisfied, he nodded, dropped a comment, and then paid no more heed.

"Remember, once our esteemed County Magistrate heads west, spread the word that assassins from the Red Lotus Rebel Army sneaked into the city to assassinate the County Magistrate. We, the Lin Family, naturally defended him valiantly, repelled the bandits, and even sought vengeance for the County Magistrate."

"Yes..."

This time, everyone understood.

Tang Lin’er, not knowing when, had also picked up a knife and made a cut on Magistrate Li’s body. Hearing this, he furrowed his brow slightly, his face thoughtful.

Zhou Ping’an turned and walked towards the treasury in the back of the County Yamen.

This place had already been secured by some of the Lin Residence’s Protectors, who claimed to have found a treasure trove. He took a few steps, then paused, his thoughts sinking into the depths of his mind, and found that, in just this short span, the white Wishful Heartforce Silk Threads had suddenly increased by hundreds.

Among them, five threads turned from pure white to pale red.

Upon sensing them,

he realized it was Tang Lin’er, Qian Sanliang, Huang Yushen, and Dong Lianqiao, the four people.

There was another thread, odd and peculiar. Zhou Ping’an carefully sensed it and heard a coarse heartfelt cry: "Following Supplicant Zhou is indeed exhilarating. I don’t want to spend another day in this stifling life; that official deserves to die."

Well, hearing only this voice, without tracing its origins, it was clear that it was none other than Fang Tielin, who was recently promoted to Lin Residence Offering with the Initiation of Energy Infusion.