Lady, let me explain.

Chapter 110: Red Snake Fairy Li Mochou

At noon, several carriages drove out of Shenjing through the Dongbianmen Gate.

The killing of a Qing Dynasty envoy was a major incident, so Lin Yi, to be on the safe side, immediately led his men to flee.

The first carriage carried Yue Lingshan, Mu Wanqing, and Wang Yuyan.

The second vehicle carried Yuan Chun, Ding Baiying, and Bao Qin;
The third car belonged to Xia Qingqing and Yuan Chengzhi.

The convoy arrived at the waterfront pier, where Lin Yi chartered a passenger boat and settled everyone in. Only after the boat set sail, weighed anchor, and left the shore did he feel at ease.

"You summoned me to Shenjing, and after only a few days, you're already going back?" Yue Lingshan said with a smile.

She always wanted to stay by Lin Yi's side, and even though the journey was tiring, she had no complaints.

Lin Yi held her and sighed, "The capital is far from the strife of the martial world, yet it is incredibly prosperous. I originally wanted to bring you and your master's wife here to stay for a few months... but plans can't keep up with changes."

The walls of Shenjing were high and the city was very safe. Few warriors came to Shenjing to seek revenge or cause trouble.

Furthermore, since Lin Yi did not openly participate in the struggle, the imperial court was unlikely to actively cause him trouble.

It was a safe and comfortable place to live. He originally planned to stay for a year or two, indulging in his pleasures, and then go to Shandong to expand his influence after supporting Prince Xin's ascension to the throne and gaining his support.

But too many unexpected events occurred: the Precious Chess Game, Yuan Chengzhi's failed assassination attempt, and the deaths of Yu Huatian and Wei Xiaobao...

With such a change in circumstances, I definitely can't stay any longer.

Yue Lingshan then asked, "Who was that lady when we boarded the ship?"

Lin Yi knew that she was asking about Yuan Chun. Yuan Chun was exceptionally beautiful and exuded nobility. She was clearly not a girl from an ordinary family, so it was no wonder that Yue Lingshan was curious.

"Shan'er, do you still remember the Jia family?"

Yue Lingshan nodded. When she and Lin Yi escorted Daiyu to the Rongguo Mansion, she witnessed the wealth of the Duke's mansion for the first time, which left a deep impression on her.

"She is the eldest daughter of the Jia family."

"The Jia family's young lady? Then how come..." Yue Lingshan was taken aback, and hesitated before speaking.

Lin Yi said, "She was sent to the palace as a maid by the Jia family at a very young age. Prince Xin secretly got her out to win me over... This matter is somewhat sensitive, so she can only stay with us for now."

"Ah... a honey trap?"

Yue Lingshan was filled with mixed feelings, and slowly shook her head, saying, "This Miss Jia is so pitiful..."

“If you feel sorry for her, just treat her well.” Lin Yi quickly changed the subject. “Yuan Chengzhi has lost all his martial arts skills. After sending you back to Mount Hua, I still have to send him to Shandong.”

Upon hearing that she would be separated from Lin Yi again, Yue Lingshan pouted, somewhat unhappy.

"Shan'er, don't worry, once this period is over, I will help you settle down..."

Lin Yi first made empty promises.

But he also suspected that once he took command of the Golden Serpent Camp, he would definitely have to stay in Shandong for a long time. He wouldn't leave unless there was a major event.

Firstly, to prevent instability within the Golden Snake Camp, and secondly, to expand their influence.

Only when he conquers a territory, such as destroying the Qing Dynasty and occupying the northern country, can he be free from worries about the future.

At that time, people's hearts were at peace, and the focus shifted from conquering territory and developing power to building high walls, stockpiling grain, accumulating strength, and waiting for changes in the world.

At that time, as long as Lin Yi made proper arrangements, he could let go of worldly affairs, and everything would proceed in an orderly manner, allowing him to roam the world freely.

……

After traveling by boat for several days, they switched to land travel and soon arrived at Mount Hua.

Lin Yi sent the women up Mount Hua. Ning Zhongze knew that he had taken two new concubines, Mu Wanqing and Yuan Chun. Although she was somewhat dissatisfied, there was nothing she could do about it now.

The next day, Lin Yi went down the mountain again, taking Wang Yuyan, Xia Qingqing, and Yuan Chengzhi with him.

Bringing Wang Yuyan along was a way of promising to take her back to Mantuo Manor.

Mu Wanqing didn't want to stay on Mount Hua, but Lin Yi was adamant and arranged a time to pick her up. Mu Wanqing didn't dare to make a fuss anymore and had no choice but to accept.

……

Yuan Chengzhi was paralyzed and had to travel by horse-drawn carriage, which made the journey slow.

Lin Yi was going to Shandong, and he happened to take a detour to the Deaf-Mute Valley to participate in the Zhenlong Chess Game.

That day, the group arrived in Runan and found an inn to stay at.

Inside the room, Lin Yi removed his hands from Yuan Chengzhi's back, withdrew his inner strength, and got off the bed.

“Your injuries have healed very well, you are fully recovered,” Lin Yi said. “However, with all four of your limbs broken, there is nothing I can do; and with all the tendons and veins in your body damaged, it is beyond the reach of medicine.”

Xia Qingqing stood by the bed wiping away her tears, while Yuan Chengzhi smiled broadly.

Yuan Chengzhi possessed a strong sense of righteousness and a firm will; his paralysis did not change his temperament. After being bedridden for so many days, he gradually accepted reality.

"I am already blessed by God to have my life back... no, it is thanks to the help of Sect Leader Lin who treated me along the way. I have no way to repay the great kindness and virtue of Sect Leader Lin."

Lin Yi waved his hand and said, "I saved you for other reasons, so how can I talk about gratitude?"

Yuan Chengzhi lay on the bed and sighed, "Now that I'm a cripple, how can I command the Golden Serpent Camp?"

"The Golden Snake Camp may seem formidable, but it has many internal problems. Now that I have lost all my martial arts skills and cannot control my subordinates, the Golden Snake Camp will likely collapse soon..."

"The Golden Snake Camp is the culmination of my life's work and a mainstay in the fight against the Qing Dynasty. For both public and private reasons, I do not want to see the Golden Snake Camp destroyed."

"Master Lin's martial arts skills are several times better than mine, and his status in the martial arts world is also above mine. If Master Lin is willing to take over this mess, it would be a great favor to me!"

Lin Yi also greatly admired this perspective.

Yuan Chengzhi continued, “I have made a grave mistake, which led to the fall of the Han dynasty into the hands of foreign tribes… I am determined to lead the Golden Snake Camp to drive out the Tartars in order to atone for my sins. I only hope that the Golden Snake Camp can flourish under the leadership of Master Lin and destroy the Qing dogs.”

Lin Yi patted him on the shoulder, "Don't worry, that day will come."

Lin Yi then walked out of the room, and footsteps came from behind him. Xia Qingqing chased after him. Lin Yi looked at her.

Her eyes were filled with complex emotions as she said, "You really have no way to cure Brother Yuan? Or... has Brother Yuan already agreed to hand over the Golden Snake Camp to you? He is a man of his word and will never go back on his promise."

Although Xia Qingqing didn't say it, Lin Yi knew what she was thinking.

"Yuan Chengzhi becoming crippled is indeed most advantageous to me, that's a fact..."

Anger flashed in Xia Qingqing's eyes, and Lin Yi continued, "But it's also a fact that I can't cure him. I only know some medical skills, not magic."

Xia Qingqing's bright eyes were still fixed on him, with some suspicion.

Lin Yi smiled, thought for a moment and said, "His meridians are all severed, even Hua Tuo couldn't cure him if he were alive... but I might have a way to treat his paralysis."

Xia Qingqing was overjoyed. With his paralysis cured, Yuan Chengzhi, though no longer a martial artist, could at least live like a normal person.

"any solution……"

Lin Yi smiled but remained silent.

He thought of the Black Jade Rejuvenating Ointment, which had cured Yu Daiyan and Yin Liting, both of whom were paralyzed from the waist down, using Zhang Wuji's medicine.

If there is Black Jade Broken Heart Ointment, it should be able to cure Yuan Chengzhi.

However, this medicine is a secret recipe of the Vajra Sect in the Western Regions, and can only be obtained from Zhao Min... That day in Shenjing, he angered Zhao Min and drove her away, yet he still wanted to get the medicine from her. This is no simple matter.

Xia Qingqing felt a chill run down her spine when she saw Lin Yi laughing. Her face darkened, and she slowly said, "You do have a way, but you refuse to treat me... Yes, we have no feelings for each other, we owe each other nothing, so why should you treat me? Tell me, what do you want?"

Lin Yi laughed and said, "If I wanted your body, would you give it to me?"

"Despicable!" Xia Qingqing gritted her teeth.

Lin Yi said, "Once I take control of the Golden Serpent Camp, I might consider curing his paralysis."

After saying that, Lin Yi left directly and then called Wang Yuyan to go to a restaurant for dinner.

"Yu Yan, your brother-in-law will have to rely on you for that intricate chess game."

Wang Yuyan blushed and said, "If Su Xinghe dares to set up a chess game and invite all the best chess players in the world to participate, it must be extremely difficult to solve. My chess skills are only so-so. If no one in the world can solve it, I certainly can't either."

"No, no, no, brother-in-law has a feeling that the key to this lies with you..."

Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out outside the restaurant. The two turned their heads and saw a group of people filing in.

Several warriors in tight-fitting clothes took the lead, each carrying a bow and quiver... The Eight Heroes of Divine Archery!
Lin Yi was startled and almost stood up.

Immediately afterwards, a handsome young man in brocade robes walked in, gently waving a jade fan, exuding elegance.

"Sister Zhao?" Wang Yuyan asked curiously.

This person was none other than Zhao Min dressed as a man.

Lin Yi was both surprised and delighted... Zhao Min was angry, saying she was going back to the Western Regions, but unexpectedly she still came to keep the appointment for the Precious Chess Game.

It's definitely not a coincidence that Zhao Min is in this restaurant.

Zhao Min didn't look to the side, and walked straight to a table and sat down... Lin Yi just wanted to go over there.

Zhao Min's visit to him was a huge concession; he should have taken an even bigger step forward.

But seeing Zhao Min sit down and quickly order food and drinks without even glancing at him, he stopped thinking about it.

"If I go up to her and she gives me the cold shoulder, I'll lose face... Forget it, you can't spoil a woman, she has to come and apologize first!"

Zhao Min sat alone at a table, with her guards sitting around her. Lin Yi observed that, apart from the two Xuanming Elders, there were seven or eight unfamiliar martial arts guards.

Judging from their steady movements and long, powerful breaths, they were all clearly masters of martial arts.

"It must be a newly recruited expert..." Lin Yi thought to himself.

Wang Yuyan said, "Brother-in-law, aren't we going to say hello to her?"

Lin Yi snapped, "Shut up, you eat yours."

Wang Yuyan pouted to show her dissatisfaction.

Suddenly, Lin Yi felt a sharp gaze... He immediately turned his head and saw a person looking at them.

That man was one of the newly recruited experts by Zhao Min. When he saw Lin Yi looking at him, he quickly lowered his head.

Lin Yi wondered, "Who is this person? I don't know him... Is he glaring at me? Or is he just attracted to my sister-in-law because she's pretty? No, he's already courting death."

Just then, another person walked in through the door, immediately catching Lin Yi's attention.

The newcomer was a female Taoist nun, dressed in an apricot-colored Taoist robe and holding a whisk. Although she was simply dressed, her fair face and charming features made her an exceptionally beautiful woman!
Taoist robe, beautiful woman... Li Mochou!

Lin Yi immediately guessed who it was.

Then I saw this woman with a full chest and a straight waist, she had a perfect hourglass figure, and even though her Taoist robe was loose, the outline of her round thighs was occasionally revealed when she walked.

Lin Yi thought to herself, "With such a tall figure, her legs must be extremely long too..."

He was watching intently when suddenly someone slammed their hand on the table.

It was Zhao Min.

Zhao Min shouted, "Guards, seize this vixen!"

Uh……

Lin Yi was a little dumbfounded. He realized that Zhao Min was jealous when she saw him staring at Li Mochou, and she was about to catch Li Mochou and show her to him.

A witch capturing another witch?
It's pitiful that Li Mochou hasn't done anything yet, and she's been dragged into this mess without any consequences...

(End of this chapter)