The Tao is far away

"Oh, work like a slave?" Wang Chi smiled contemptuously, with a hint of disdain in his eyes.

"I don't need it!" Wang Chi's tone was cold. He obviously didn't take this humble request seriously.

Seeing Wang Chi's determination, the big man panicked and quickly knelt down, clasped his hands together, and said sincerely: "Master, Master, please show mercy."

"Our gang does have some influence in Qingshan Town. Whether it's gossip on the streets or secrets in the government, we have our hands full."

"Really?" Wang Chi raised his eyebrows slightly, as if he was somewhat interested in what the big man said. "Then let me ask you, do you know the origin of Mr. Lin in Qingshan Inn?"

"Master, Mr. Lin came to Qingshan Inn three years ago and has been living here ever since. I guess he is from an unknown family and has an extraordinary temperament in his manners and conversation."

The big man did not dare to hide anything and told Wang Chi everything he knew, hoping to buy a chance of survival.

After hearing this, Wang Chi pondered in his heart.

I don’t know why Mr. Lin wants to see me, and I don’t know what his intention is.

Wang Chi lowered his head and thought, wondering how to deal with the people in front of him.

If he killed them all, it would obviously not be in line with his nature. He was not the kind of person who took human life lightly.

Wang Chi gently extended his index finger, and a ball of spiritual energy condensed on it, then split into several tiny rays of light, which penetrated into the bodies of these people one by one.

"I have placed a restriction on you. If you dare to do evil again, your lives will be at my fingertips." Wang Chi's voice was cold, like the north wind in winter, piercing and oppressive.

This is certainly not a restriction, it is just a ball of spiritual energy that can explode.

Upon hearing this, everyone present knelt on the ground and even breathed cautiously, fearing that their every move would anger the immortal master.

Wang Chi turned and left, but after taking a few steps, he suddenly stopped, as if he thought of something wrong.

He shook his head and finally decided to detonate the spiritual energy in the body of the ruffian who bullied the old woman.

The man's eyes rolled back and he fell to the ground silently. His life disappeared in an instant like a dying flame.

Wang Chi sighed slightly, his voice carrying a hint of helplessness, but more of firmness and decisiveness.

……

When Wang Chi quietly returned to the inn, it was already late at night.

He first walked lightly into Erhu's room. Seeing that Erhu had fallen into a deep sleep with even breathing, he gently closed the door and retreated to the corridor.

Afterwards, Wang Chi arrived outside Master Lin's guest room. Just as he raised his hand to knock on the door, a low and polite invitation unexpectedly came from inside the room: "Daoyou, please come in."

Wang Chi couldn't help but frown, thinking that this Mr. Lin seemed to have anticipated his visit.

Although he was surprised, Wang Chi did not hesitate too much.

Entering the room, what caught my eye was Master Lin sitting at the table by the window. A lonely lamp cast a faint glow, outlining his figure as he was immersed in thought.

Wang Chi noticed that the room was decorated simply yet elegantly. Some books were scattered on the table, looking a little untidy, as if they had just been flipped through, exuding a bookish air.

Wang Chi greeted softly: "Mr. Lin, it's so late and you haven't rested yet?"

Master Lin smiled and said, "I'm just waiting for you."

Although Wang Chi was shocked, he remained calm: "Oh? What's the matter?"

Master Lin did not answer directly: "What is your name, fellow Taoist?"

"Wang Chi."

Master Lin pulled out a yellowed old paper from the pile of messy books on the table and handed it to Wang Chi:

"Brother Wang, look at what this is?" There was a hint of mystery in his tone.

Wang Chi reached out to take the paper, only to see that the paper was covered with intricate lines interwoven into a web, densely covering the entire paper. At first glance, it seemed messy, but upon closer inspection, it could be vaguely seen that it was a carefully drawn map.

He raised his head, frowned slightly, and looked at Master Lin in front of him in confusion. He asked in a tentative tone: "Master Lin, is this... a map?"

"Just call me Lin Yi." Lin Yi smiled slightly, his tone friendly and easy-going.

Then Lin Yi slowly explained: "This map is very important."

"In the past three years, I have searched everywhere and gone through a lot of hardships. Finally, I confirmed that what it depicts is the remains of an ancient monk's cave!"

Wang Chi's heart was moved when he heard this, but he remained cautious and responded calmly: "If you have something to say, just be straightforward."

Lin Yi smiled lightly, with a shrewd light in his eyes: "Daoyou is also a casual cultivator, right?"

Wang Chi did not answer immediately. He was silent for a moment, and the vigilance in his heart spread quietly like ripples under the water.

Seeing Wang Chi's hesitation and vigilance, the man stood up and said calmly: "Daoyou, don't be nervous. Since you and I are both independent cultivators, we know how difficult the path of independent cultivators is."

"There is no technique to guide my cultivation, no elixir to help me break through, not to mention those priceless spiritual stones and magic tools."

Lin Yi paused, his eyes revealing an uncontrollable eagerness: "Just imagine, if we can find treasures in this ancient cave, then whether it is cultivation resources or other rare items, there must be countless. At that time, even if we only get a piece of it, it will be enough for us casual cultivators to benefit infinitely, and even the foundation-building realm will no longer be an unattainable dream!"

When Wang Chi heard this, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, but then he regained his composure. He pondered, as if weighing the pros and cons.

After a long while, he replied in a tone that was neither a smile nor a laugh, "Oh, with such an opportunity, why don't you take the treasure yourself?"

Lin Yi looked at Wang Chi and said seriously, "Fellow Daoist, you are indeed a cautious person. I might as well tell you frankly that I have explored the outer area of ​​this ruins, but the stone door in the inner layer is extremely heavy and cannot be pushed open by human power. I have never been able to enter."

There was a hint of helplessness and anxiety in Lin Yi's voice: "If I really had no other options, I wouldn't come to you for help."

Wang Chi was silent for a moment, weighing Lin Yi's words in his mind. He calmly asked Situ in his heart: "Situ, do you think what this person said is credible?"

"Well, this person does have the scent of the ruins. Moreover, with his cultivation level, he can explore the entire outer layer. It is most likely not a dangerous place." Situ's voice sounded in Wang Chi's heart.

Wang Chi still remained calm on the surface when he heard this: "Daoyou, have you ever thought about inviting a foundation-building senior? They are very powerful, so opening the stone gate should be no problem for them."

Lin Yi snorted, his face showing displeasure: "Senior Foundation Building? There are no Foundation Building cultivators among the independent cultivators. The people from the sects look down on us independent cultivators the most. Even if I agree, their minds are hard to predict. Once the treasures are involved, my cultivation level is nothing in their eyes. Then they will take all the treasures for themselves. Wouldn't I have worked in vain?"

After a pause, Lin Yi continued, "And your cultivation level is comparable to mine, and if we can cooperate with each other, I don't have to worry about this."

"I believe you don't have such concerns."

After listening to this, Wang Chi nodded slowly and motioned Lin Yi to continue.

Seeing Wang Chi was a little bit relented, Lin Yi's eyes flashed with joy, and he quickly said: "If we can succeed, I am willing to let you choose a treasure as a thank you, and the rest of the treasures will belong to me."

"If there is danger inside, we can distribute it ourselves. What do you think of this distribution?"

Wang Chi thought about it carefully and felt that this proposal did not seem to be disadvantageous to him. He was just going to help break the door.

"Well, tell me the time and place."