528: Chapter 524 Chaotic Station (First Update!) 528: Chapter 524 Chaotic Station (First Update!) The bus drove out of the small town, heading northwest along the gravel road, kicking up dust behind it.
Just a few dozen kilometers to the west, was the border between Guangnan Province and Guixi Province.
Liiu Yuan City was a major city in the north of Guixi Province, vast in territory, and the city had expanded enormously.
Among them, the Liiu Rong New District was situated northwest of Phoenix Town—it was an enclave of Liiu Yuan City, precisely between the major cities of Bin City and Liiu Yuan City.
Thus, being such a close new district, many people from Phoenix Town preferred to head to Liiu Rong New District rather than Bin City, which was much further away.
Therefore, there were nearly ten bus trips to Liiu Rong.
this area was too mountainous, roads were still gravelly, poor and isolated; Phoenix Town was not a key development area for the government, so the roads were not made.
Lin Tian had never been to Liiu Rong; only initially, in Bin City, Chang Ying had left him her home address, which was in the Liiu Yuan City, Liiu Rong New District.
Chang Ying’s house’s Herbal Medicine plantation base was located in Liiu Rong New District!
On the bus, Lin Tian held his backpack containing a few of his prized possessions and sat quietly in his seat, staring blankly outside.
“In this life, I have family hands…”
“Today, they are all well!”
Lin Tian murmured softly to himself, a small smile curving up the corners of his mouth.
If it weren’t for rushing to Liiu Rong, he would have liked to move to Yanjing to settle down with his family before heading to East Continent.
with Xu Tangge helping to arrange things, Lin Tian was at ease.
As for the head family, he could tell from the bits and pieces from his parents and uncle that his parents certainly had unhappy issues with the clan years ago.
Either they were driven out by the clan, or they chose to flee Yanjing to come to this remote place.
But those were old stories from the older generation; as long as his parents could live well now, he had no interest in meddling or investigating.
Yet, following his uncle Lin Fengye today, Lin Qingwu, who came with him, left him quite displeased.
A junior showing such disrespect to her own parents indicated that most in the head family likely held unfavorable views and rejection towards his parents.
However, Lin Qingwu was just a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl, and Lin Tian did not bother to take her seriously.
A great elephant shouldn’t always care about an ant’s challenge — that wouldn’t be an elephant!
So regarding Lin Qingwu, Lin Tian remained unmoved, neither liking nor disliking.
“Only, in my parents’ hearts, there must be unresolved grievances!
Come September, on the birthday feast of my grandfather whom I’ve never met, and the clan’s Mid-Autumn family reunion, I will take my parents there so they can hold their heads high and breathe proudly!”
Watching the dust rise outside the bus window, and the trees, fields, and mountains constantly moving back, Lin Tian’s thoughts fluttered, then he secretly made up his mind.
But now, getting that Spiritual Medicine to enhance his strength was the fundamental task!
“I’m not familiar with Liiu Rong; better call Sister Chang Ying first.”
After some reflection, Lin Tian decided to make the call first.
The phone connected quickly, and soon Chang Ying’s delighted voice came through, “Lin Tian, I thought you’ve been so busy that you didn’t have time to call me.
Is there something you need or are you inviting Sister out to eat?”
“Sister Chang Ying, you’re still in Bin City, right?
I’m currently on my way to Liiu Rong to visit your house.
Could you arrange for someone to take me to see the herbal medicine plantation?”
Listening to Chang Ying’s half-joking words, Lin Tian smiled slightly and said.
are you already on the road to Liiu Rong?”
Chang Ying was clearly very surprised and exclaimed, “Lin Tian, I don’t work in Bin City anymore.
I saw you were very busy and didn’t dare to bother you.
Moreover, the job transfer was so sudden that I didn’t tell you.
I’m now working at the Liiu Rong New District People’s Hospital.
When will you arrive?”
“I’ll be there in no more than half an hour.
Do you have any free time, Sister Chang Ying?”
Lin Tian checked the time, then asked.
Chang Ying was somewhat taken aback and then said, “Lin Tian…
I can’t leave now; I’m the only one watching a patient in the ward.
I might only get free in the evening.
How about this, I’ll call a friend to pick you up, and she can call you when you arrive, okay?”
Lin Tian happily agreed and then hung up the phone.
As long as someone was coming to pick him up, that was fine; his purpose for this trip was the Soaring Dragon Mist beneath the Spiritual Medicine—it didn’t matter if it took an extra night.
The bus entered the Liiu Rong Bus Station.
This place was part of a new urban district; everything looked brand new.
Even the bus station was fully equipped and clean.
However, upon disembarking, Lin Tian realized that this place was not as serene as it seemed.
Stepping off the bus, Lin Tian saw some passengers who had just walked out of the station being surrounded by some rowdy-looking young men with dyed hair.
Most seemed to know the drill here, quickly pulling out one or two Red Bull bills and handing them over to get rid of them.
But those who weren’t familiar with the customs ended up being followed by thug-like youths with two or three more trailing behind in secret.
Lin Tian watched in confusion and could only pull aside a man who had also just gotten off the bus, asking him in astonishment.
“Young man, is this your first time in Liiu Rong?”
The man sized up Lin Tian, shook his head and sighed, “No wonder you don’t know the situation!
Luckily you asked, otherwise, like those clueless guys, you’d definitely end up unlucky!
Being robbed is one thing, but getting beaten up and breaking limbs is worse!
You see, this bus station is the territory of the Yanghe Association and Liiu Rong Hall!
When we pass through someone else’s territory, do we need to pay a toll?”
“Taking a bus to Liiu Rong, getting off but not yet in the city, and I have to pay a toll?
Doesn’t the local police care?”
Lin Tian wore a look of shock, confusedly saying.
These guys always use guerrilla tactics, slippery like loaches, impossible to catch!”
The man helplessly shook his head again, took a cautious look around, then continued, “Moreover, even if you catch them, they’re released after a few days!
You must know, both the Yanghe Association and Liiu Rong Hall have extraordinary backgrounds; they’re untouchable!
Without rooting out the source, what use is there in catching these low-level thugs?
Ah, it’s useless talking so much.
Brother, after you pass, just honestly hand over a hundred or so.
They see you’re just a student, they won’t make it difficult for you.
Remember, I’m leaving now…”
After repeatedly advising Lin Tian, the man walked away with a gloomy expression, meanwhile, holding two hundred yuan in his hand.
Upon reaching the station exit and seeing a young man with dyed hair approaching, he quickly stuffed the money over.
The young man with dyed hair got the money, gave the man a thumbs-up as if to say he was streetwise, then happily turned and walked away.
“This station is really chaotic!
It seems Liiu Rong is a place of troubles!”
Lin Tian slightly shook his head, thinking to himself.
He put on his backpack and confidently walked toward the station exit.