无尽深渊

Untitled Part 16

"How does it feel to collect debts? Is it satisfying?" Chen Qingyuan emphasized again.
"This..." Lin Pingyan hesitated.
"Don't be evasive. Speak frankly." Chen Qingyuan said.
"To be honest with Junior Master Uncle, it feels a bit strange." Lin Pingyan said truthfully, "At first, I was a bit uncomfortable and thought it was too rough. But when I really got a spiritual vein, I was very happy, as if it were something picked up for free."
"What do you mean by picked up for free? This is an investment I made a hundred years ago." Chen Qingyuan never suffers losses outside. Sometimes he is as cold as ice and stone, and sometimes he is a bit cunning. His personality is strange and hard to figure out.
"Junior Master Uncle, is this really collecting debts and not robbery?" Lin Pingyan still felt a bit guilty.
"If it were robbery, do you think it could be solved so easily?" Chen Qingyuan took a sip of tea. "The Baiye Sect was disrespectful to you first and then deliberately concealed the matter of the chamber of commerce. They were already in the wrong. A medium-grade spiritual vein as compensation is painful, but it is within the tolerance range of the Baiye Sect. Coupled with the prestige of our Xuanqing Sect, they dare not refuse."
Chen Qingyuan didn't want more not because he didn't want to, but because he couldn't. If he asked for too much, not only would he not get any benefits, but he would also become mortal enemies with the Baiye Sect.
The situation is different now. Although the Baiye Sect is dissatisfied with Chen Qingyuan's behavior, on the surface, they still have to thank Chen Qingyuan for not blaming them and have to build a good relationship with the Xuanqing Sect.
Asking for things is also an art. Asking for too much offends people, asking for too little makes oneself lose. One has to think it over carefully.
"Junior Master Uncle, this is not a long-term solution. It's better to do it less." Lin Pingyan felt that one couldn't bully people like this and said seriously.
"If everyone in the Xuanqing Sect were like you, there would be no chance to even drink the northwest wind. There are only so many spirit mines in the Fuliu Star Region. There is no fair way to handle it. It depends on one's own ability." Chen Qingyuan was really speechless about Lin Pingyan's temperament. How could one be so refined and kind and survive in the cultivation world!
It doesn't matter. In the future, through slow teaching, Lin Pingyan will eventually change his concept.
Soon after, Chen Qingyuan took Lin Pingyan to collect several more debts.
A certain elder of the Youquan Mountain once borrowed thousands of spirit stones from Chen Qingyuan. After a hundred years, with interest, he had to repay five thousand spirit stones.
Dare not repay?
Chen Qingyuan directly asked Lin Pingyan to go and challenge. If he refused to have a duel, then he would publicize this matter and ruin his reputation. Using various methods, Chen Qingyuan got back his own share of spirit stones and continued on his way happily.
Similar things happened more than a dozen times. Chen Qingyuan sat in the chariot while Lin Pingyan was in charge.
After many debt collections, Lin Pingyan inexplicably had a strange feeling. Looking at the table full of spirit stones and treasures, it was enough to be comparable to the entire property of a third-rate force.
They were about to reach the Yunhai Star Region soon. Lin Pingyan no longer let the chariot move forward on its own. Instead, he stood in front and controlled it to avoid touching the broken laws between the star regions and causing unnecessary trouble.
"Junior Master Uncle, hold on tight."
Lin Pingyan formed seals with both hands and crossed the two realms of stars and seas. The terrifying boundary laws pressed down on the chariot. Many times, it almost broke through the protective boundary of the chariot, but all were suppressed by Lin Pingyan.
Chen Qingyuan sat leisurely in the chariot without any discomfort and thought about what to do next.
Several hours later, the chariot left the chaotic star region storm and stopped in a corner of the Yunhai Star Region.
"Have we arrived?"
Feeling the chariot stop, Chen Qingyuan turned and looked outside.
"Yes." Lin Pingyan looked around and, according to the information he got, looked for the direction where the Ghost Doctor was. "The Ghost Doctor may be in the east of the Yunhai Star Region, a place called Qichen Star."
"Then let's take a chance!" Chen Qingyuan didn't want to disappoint the people of the Xuanqing Sect, so he had to make this trip.
When the time was right, Chen Qingyuan would find an excuse to let Lin Pingyan go back, and then he could act alone.
The two continued on their way. On the road, they encountered some robbers who specialized in robbing. They were persuaded to leave by Lin Pingyan. Lin Pingyan gave them a slight punishment without harming their lives.
Chen Qingyuan repeatedly emphasized that Lin Pingyan should show no mercy and kill them. However, Lin Pingyan always felt that life was precious and gave the robbers a chance.
"You!" Chen Qingyuan was extremely disappointed and teased, "You keep talking about benevolence and morality. You are quite suitable for practicing Buddhism. Probably none of the monks in the Buddhist sect are as generous and kind as you. You can completely become the head of a sect."
"Junior Master Uncle, don't joke."
Lin Pingyan was just kind, not stupid. He could tell that these words were sarcastic.
"After living for so many years, don't you understand a principle?" Chen Qingyuan taught, "In the cultivation world, there are intrigues and feuds often occur. Either you are bullied to the end and don't fight back. Once you fight back, you should not show mercy and must put the enemy to death."
"Pingyan understands this principle, but it's easy to say but difficult to do."
Lin Pingyan bowed his head and was admonished, sighing.
Obviously, Lin Pingyan is much older than Chen Qingyuan, but it is Chen Qingyuan who tells this principle. "If you are merciful, the unlucky ones may be the people around you. Remember, don't regret for life because of a moment of soft-heartedness."
"Pingyan will remember."
Lin Pingyan has his own way of handling things. It's not something that can be completely changed overnight. It needs to be guided slowly.
"Stop talking. Call me when we arrive at the place."
All the people in our Xuanqing Sect are old foxes. How did we raise a little white rabbit?
Moreover, the father of this little white rabbit is the most cunning fox. It's really ridiculous.
Could it be that Lin Pingyan is not the biological son of Big Senior Brother?
With nothing to do, Chen Qingyuan began to think wildly.
As soon as this thought came up, Chen Qingyuan smiled. Impossible. With Lin Changsheng's ability, he can see his own bloodline at a glance. Such a situation will not occur.
"If it's really a bloodline problem, then it can only be Big Sister-in-law."
Suddenly, Chen Qingyuan remembered something. He seemed to have never seen Big Senior Brother Lin Changsheng's wife, and he had never heard about Big Sister-in-law's identity information.
"Forget it. Don't think about these anymore."
Chen Qingyuan closed his eyes and rested to regain his energy.
More than ten days later, the chariot landed on the ground of Qichen Star.
"Junior Master Uncle, we have arrived at our destination."
Lin Pingyan sent a voice transmission to the cabin.
"I know." After hearing this, Chen Qingyuan tidied up his clothes and walked out slowly.
Not far ahead was a huge city. Three dark golden characters were faintly flickering in the void - Puxu City.
According to the news obtained by the Xuanqing Sect, the Ghost Doctor is very likely to be in Puxu City. Rumor has it that the Ghost Doctor saved someone two years ago. All clues point to this city.
Many powerful people from various forces came to Puxu City secretly, hoping to meet the Ghost Doctor and get a chance for him to act.
However, in the past two years, no one has found the trace of the Ghost Doctor.
The Ghost Doctor acts only depending on fate.
He doesn't care about fame and power. He only talks about fate.
If fate comes, he will save even a beggar without taking any money. If there is no fate, even if the holy master of a top power comes in person and makes various promises, he will not be moved and turn around and leave.
Because of the Ghost Doctor's strange personality, his reputation has soared and he has become a legendary figure.
"In Qichen Star, I seem to have an acquaintance here. Maybe I can get some help."
Chen Qingyuan suddenly remembered something. His eyebrows slightly raised, with a half-smile.
"Acquaintance?"
A trace of doubt appeared on Lin Pingyan's brow.