Chapter 214: Another One from the Island of No Return
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Since that person is getting anxious, it’s only right for me to make them even more unease.”
After seeing his master off, Jing Yu turned and headed towards Lin Zhihang’s courtyard.
As soon as Lin Zhihang saw him, she approached him, saying, “Young Master, can I leave now?”
“Some matters haven’t been clarified yet. We can only ask Miss Lin to stay here calmly for a few more days.”
Lin Zhihang frowned, asking, “What do you want to clarify? Is it about my child… or is it related to the child’s father?”
Jing Yu looked at her meaningfully and replied, “Miss Lin is intelligent. If you have anything else to add, feel free to let me know.”
“I’ve already told you everything I know.” Lin Zhihang’s face slightly darkened, and a touch of determination emerged from her vulnerability. “If I have nothing more to say, how long are you planning to keep me here? I want to go home!”
“Miss Lin, there’s no rush to go back. Your parents haven’t treated you well. Weren’t you unwilling to obey their arrangements for your marriage? Now is a good opportunity for you to escape their forced marriage. You’ll have food and lodging here, along with attendants to serve you. Life will definitely be more comfortable than at home.”
Lin Zhihang retorted angrily, “But there’s no freedom here! Who are you people, after all? Are you that man, or perhaps his enemies?”
Jing Yu smiled without answering, then turned his gaze towards the servants and said, “Take care of Miss Lin well.”
With that, he turned and left.
Lin Zhixing expressed her anger through scolding, yet he continued without even glancing back.
Lin Zhihang was infuriated and wanted to follow, but the servants in the courtyard stopped her. Angry yet helpless, she could only turn back into the room and shut the door heavily.
When there were no outsiders around, the anger on her face faded, and her delicate features revealed an icy demeanor that didn’t match her vulnerability.
Her eyebrows lightly furrowed as she contemplated silently.
What did Feng Tianlan mean?
Could it be that he doubted her identity?
“You claim to be from the Island of No Return. What evidence do you have?”
At the same time, an old man appeared at the Gu residence, claiming to be from the Island of No Return. The Gu family suspected his identity.
It wasn’t unheard of for someone to impersonate a person from the Island of No Return, but such lies were easily exposed.
The Gu family was currently in a dire situation and had become the laughingstock of the entire Tianjing City. There was little to care about, so they invited the man in.
If he were a fraud, it would be a good outlet for their frustration.
The old man smoothed his white beard and smiled calmly, “Master Gu, have you never doubted the Universe Stabilizer Pill you consumed?”
Gu Zhicheng was momentarily stunned, “What’s the issue?”
“Both you and Miss Gu Qingluan have just entered the Stage of the Saint Realm, yet her strength far surpasses yours. The issue lies with the Universe Stabilizer Pill!”
Gu Zhicheng’s complexion changed drastically, “Are you saying the Universe Stabilizer Pill is fake?”
“The Universe Stabilizer Pill isn’t counterfeit, but what remains largely unknown is its imperfection. While it can raise an Earth Realm cultivator to the Stage of the Saint Realm, it comes with a drawback: instability in cultivation. It falls short of the strength achieved through natural progression. If it were the Universe Stabilizer Pill from my Island of No Return, this issue wouldn’t exist.”
Initially, Gu Zhicheng had been skeptical of his words, but after hearing the man’s explanation, he was now mostly convinced.
Lately, he had noticed fluctuations in his arcane power, attributing it to the instability of his recent advancement. He hadn’t thought that the Universe Stabilizer Pill might be the problem!
He suddenly recalled the scene from the auction where he had competed with Gu Qingluan for the Universe Stabilizer Pill. She had worn a smile on her face, a smile that seemed to hold some hidden meaning.
At that time, he had assumed she was smiling because he had spent a hefty sum of money.. Now, with the man’s analysis, it seemed that her smile concealed a sinister intention, as if she was waiting to see him fall into a trap!