Yinshan Record

Chapter 329 Cultivating Subtle Methods and Observing the Current Situation
"Senior, we may know each other well, but we can't slander someone's reputation without evidence. We're not married yet. If this reputation spreads throughout Jiankang, where will we find a wife in the future?"

Young Master Su naturally offered a direct reminder, but the Yin-Yang Dharma King responded with a disdainful look.

Don't you have any idea what kind of reputation you have in Jiankang, Young Master Su?

"We only played a few games of chess; at most, we're just chess buddies."

"Okay, if you say chess friends, then so be it. I'll find a few young and beautiful chess friends to play chess with later."

The return of the Yin-Yang Dharma King put Su San Gongzi back on track.

First, under the guidance of this senior, he slowly adjusted his magical power and precipitated his cultivation.

Having just entered the fifth grade of the Rejuvenating Elixir realm, there are still many areas that need gradual adjustment after establishing a firm foundation.

With a senior figure like the Yin-Yang Dharma King providing guidance, many things went smoothly and were accomplished with half the effort.

Then he followed this person to learn some of the secrets of the Northern Black Emperor's methods, such as the Mysterious Yin Seven Killings Secret Technique, the Nine Fiends Yuan Tong Divine Might Forbidden Spell, and the Witch Zombie Hundred Refinement Method, and gradually got the hang of them.

In short, stay home and keep learning.

work?

I'm sorry, it's impossible for me to go to work.

Su Che immediately asked Shi Chibao for leave, saying that Madam Xue had broken into his mansion and the two sides had fought a series of battles, which had shaken him and made him need to recuperate in the mansion.

In any case, Shi Chibao couldn't possibly find Madam Xue to exchange testimonies.

This is a good opportunity to see who the scheming people are hiding behind the Prince of Wuling.

In fact, the question that Su Che is most concerned about now is who arranged the assassins who were tasked with killing him.

What are the true motives of those who drove them to take action?

This break lasted seven days. Su Che had made up his mind that he would absolutely not step forward until Lu Bai brought Zhu Yi back.

Anyway, I'm not the one who's most anxious right now.

At first, Shi Chibao sent someone to urge Su Che to go to the yamen for a meeting. Later, it seemed that he had received a tip that Madam Xue had indeed broken into Su Che's residence once, and the two sides seemed to have fought fiercely.

Any evidence?
I heard that in recent days, many statues of Lady Snow have cracked on their own, which shows how intense the battle between the two sides was.

Shi Chibao held back for the time being.

Those who are truly anxious will naturally step forward.

Sure enough, not long after, members of the Langya Wang clan arrived at the door, bringing with them a generous gift list.

It consisted of nothing more than ginseng that had taken on a human shape, several amulets written by court officials, a miscellaneous pile of medicinal wines, and some lingzhi mushrooms that had been found in some unknown mountain forest.

It is said that Chief Secretary Wang heard that the Third Young Master Su was ill. The Langya Wang Clan and the Duling Su Clan had a very good relationship. Chief Secretary Wang thought that since they were all old friends, he hoped that Su Che would recover soon and return to work.

Of course, it would be even better if we could work together to find the Prince of Wuling and, incidentally, help Chief Secretary Wang find his wife who had accidentally gone missing.

Meanwhile, for some unknown reason, officials of all ranks in Cizhou began sending gifts to Su Che's residence, saying that they had heard that Young Master Su was ill and that they were just offering their condolences.

Even the City God of Cizhou sent a ghost messenger to his door, saying that if Young Master Su had free time, he could visit his temple; if not, he could pay him a visit.

The head steward, Su Fu, was overjoyed. In addition to the fine gifts, the officials, both high and low, had also sent several beautiful young women, who were truly lovely and charming. It seemed that these gifts were the only ones that could truly benefit Young Master Su's recovery.

However, Su Fu scoffed at these expensive little devils.

These people are truly burning incense but still can't pay homage to the true god.

Our third young master does have some of the flaws that all men have, but what flavor can these unopened peonies have? If we exchange them for a few fully bloomed peonies, I guarantee the third young master will be all smiles and remember them well.

The head steward followed Su Che's instructions: leave the belongings behind, and send everyone back.

It just doesn't suit our young master's taste.

As for the City God Temple, Su Che instructed his head steward to send someone to burn a sheet of yellow paper.

According to the established rules of the Great Liang Dynasty, the City God of the Underworld and the officials of the mortal world are not allowed to meet. I accept your sentiments, and that's all that's needed.

Seven more days passed. This time, some colleagues finally began to change their mindset and offered Xiao Su, a criminal investigator, real money to comfort him both physically and mentally.

Of course, Su Che still had them all stopped and sent back.

The head butler, however, felt a little sorry for the situation.

Su Che rested for a full half month before finally welcoming a lightweight visitor.

Wang Jian, the chief secretary, finally couldn't contain his thoughts and came to the door with a smile on his face.

Of course, he was still turned away.

The head steward only said that the young master was not feeling well and asked Brother Wang to be understanding. If he continued to press him, it would be a test. It would be better to have a duel right now, regardless of life or death, so that everyone could see the true strength.

Wang Jian dared not linger any longer and immediately took his leave to return home.

Su Che claimed he was injured or ill, but if he got angry, he could kill ten princes.

What's more, there's also the possibility that nothing will happen at all?
The Su family finally calmed down, and Su Che enjoyed a rare period of cultivation.

Finally, one morning during breakfast, the Imperial Guards handed over a note handwritten by Shi Chibao.

The note reads that news has come from Jiankang that the imperial court is preparing to send an imperial censor to investigate the cause of the disappearance of the Prince of Wuling. No punishment has been given in Cizhou yet. Commander Shi wants to ask Su Che to set the tone and make a decision on how to handle the matter going forward.

Su Che initially scoffed at this idea.

They're all old foxes with white fur, what's the point of playing this game?

Su San Gongzi didn't believe that Commander Shi hadn't done anything all this time and had just been waiting for his reply.

However, since he is a superior with whom we have worked well, we should still show our appreciation.

Just as Su Che was about to write a reply, he suddenly saw the Yin-Yang Dharma King gnawing on a crab.

"Isn't it too cold to eat this so early in the morning?"

Once words are spoken, there's only time to regret them.

Su Che suddenly remembered something as he looked at the smug expression on the Yin Yang Dharma King's face.

I've spent so much time with this senior that I've forgotten he's a ghost cultivator.

They're already ghosts, why would they complain about the cold?

But the idea that ghosts eat breakfast is pretty far-fetched.

"I heard that you can just smell it and know what it's like, right?"

Su Che went over to take a look and saw that the crab was quite large, with plenty of meat and roe. It would be delicious to eat it with ginger and vinegar.

"That's how wandering ghosts eat. What kind of cultivation do you think your old master has? What's so difficult about eating a crab and experiencing the pleasures of the mortal world?"

So be it, my old mentor. Anyway, Yu Lizi isn't here anymore.

Su Che reached out and took the crab shell from the Yin-Yang Dharma King's hand.

"Hey, I'm still eating."

Snatching crabs from someone's mouth is indeed not a very respectable practice.

"Isn't that still a lot? I'll use one."

As Su Che spoke, he handed the crab shell with crab roe to the head butler who was waiting nearby.

"Give this to the imperial guards who came to our house, and tell them that Commander Shi will understand once he sees it. Also, buy some crabs; my uncle likes to eat them."

If these words were put into writing, I might end up being held responsible.

Sending a crab shell is both elegant and avoids any blame.

Su Che shook his head and took a sip of the white porridge in front of him.

(End of this chapter)