Lu Lin dares to be so arrogant, he must have something to rely on. She must figure out what his reliance is before deciding how to deal with him.
Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to winning every battle, and this is also the key to her success in business battles.
"Baiwen, prepare a clean set of clothes for me. I need to take a shower!" She walked out of the lounge, her complexion already back to normal, and gave the order calmly.
Why do I suddenly want to take a shower in the middle of the day?
Although Baiwen found it strange, she didn't dare to ask any more questions. After responding, she immediately began to make arrangements.
......
On the other side, Lu Lin hummed a little tune and quickly left Qunyu Pavilion.
When Ningguang discovers the hickeys on her body, her expression will be priceless, won't it? Who told you to start disliking me for no reason?
After leaving Qunyu Pavilion, Lu Lin returned to Yujingtai.
This is the highest point in the entire Liyue Harbor, where a group of Thousand Rock soldiers are currently making arrangements.
"Brother, what are they busy with?" There is a man named Bu Yun who is on duty next to Yujing Terrace all year round. He is the guide to Qunyu Pavilion. Lu Lin also ascended Qunyu Pavilion through him just now.
"The annual Seven Stars Invitation Ceremony will be held in three days, and the Thousand Rock Army is making preparations for the ceremony in advance."
The Seven Stars Summoning Ceremony is an annual event in Liyue to communicate with the Geo Archon Morax, presided over by the Liyue Seven Stars. On this day, the Geo Archon will bestow divine pronouncements, guiding Liyue's development in the coming year.
If I remember correctly, Ningguang will be presiding over this ceremony to invite the immortals. She will witness the "fall" of the Rock King Emperor, and that blond girl will also be present at the ceremony.
Is there anything I can do in this situation?
Lu Lin pondered for a moment before leaving Yujingtai. Gan Yu was very busy with work, so he didn't bother her anymore. Instead, he prepared to visit the Hall of Rebirth.
It's lunchtime now, so I'll go find Hu Tao for a chat and free lunch, and maybe invite her to join Chen Ge Hu.
The haunted house in the Dust Song Pot is all set up and waiting for her to move in!
......
"Big Qiuqiu is sick, Second Qiuqiu goes to check on her. Third Qiuqiu gathers herbs, Fourth Qiuqiu whimpers~"
Just as Lu Lin reached the entrance of the Hall of Rebirth, Hu Tao's cheerful voice came from behind him. She darted to Lu Lin's side and patted him on the shoulder: "Lu Lin, you're here! Did you come to see this hall master?"
"I was just thinking of visiting the Hall of Rebirth since I had nothing to do, and I also wanted to ask you, Hu Tao, for lunch. Would you be happy to have that?" Lu Lin turned around and affectionately pinched her cheek.
Hu Tao smiled brightly, unconcerned about his intimate gestures, and said, "Of course you're welcome. Ordinary people would avoid the Hall of Rebirth like the plague. You're the first person to come here to freeload a meal. I, the hall master, will have to treat you well!"
The girl turned around gracefully and pointed behind her. Only then did Lu Lin notice that there was a young man standing not far away.
"By the way, let me introduce you. This is Zhongli, a guest elder of our Rebirth Hall. Don't let his young age fool you; he speaks and acts like an old man."
However, he is very knowledgeable, knows a lot about everything, and is extremely reliable in his work!
"Hello, Mr. Lu Lin!" Zhong Li greeted him calmly, his gentle smile like a spring breeze.
"Mr. Zhongli, it's a pleasure to meet you!" Lu Lin returned the smile. This was the first time he had seen the living, breathing Rock King Emperor. To be honest, he was really handsome, no less so than himself!
"Come on, let's not stand at the door anymore. Let's go inside and talk. Tell Aunt Fan to add two more dishes today," Hu Tao said excitedly to the two of them.
The Rebirth Hall occupies quite a large area. Hu Tao led the two to sit down in the living room, ordered tea to be served, and then went into the kitchen to cook.
It was Lu Lin's first time visiting, and she wanted to treat him well.
In the living room, Lu Lin was chatting with Zhong Li.
"We were very fortunate to have Mr. Lu take care of our leader in Guili Plain this time."
"Hu Tao is my friend, so it's only right that we help each other. She has helped me a lot too."
The two exchanged a few polite words and chatted happily in a harmonious atmosphere.
Suddenly, Zhong Li changed the subject: "Mr. Lu should know who I am, right?"
Chapter Seventeen: Looking at Houses with Hu Tao
"Aren't you Zhongli? Of course I know!" Lu Lin was completely confused.
"Hehe, you're right." Zhongli smiled. "I want to make a deal with you."
Zhongli wants to make a deal with me?
It is said that the Rock King Emperor abides by contracts and values fairness, so trading with him is definitely not a bad deal, which immediately piqued Lu Lin's interest.
The transaction that the Rock King Emperor made so solemnly must be extraordinary!
It's not surprising that he could tell he recognized him.
Zhongli was, after all, an old monster who had lived for seven or eight thousand years. His ability to read people's expressions had long been unparalleled. Lu Lin did not deliberately manage his expression, so it was normal for him to notice something amiss.
"Mr. Zhongli, please speak."
Zhongli took out an exquisite wooden box, pushed it in front of Lu Lin, and said, "Inside the box is a talisman of no taboos. The immortal power on it has almost dissipated, and it can only be used as a token now."
Something special will happen at the Seven Stars Summoning Immortals Ceremony three days from now. At that time, please give this Unrestricted Talisman to that blonde traveler from a foreign land and ask her to use it to find the Three-Eyed Five Manifestations Immortal.
"As for how to say it, there are detailed materials and scripts in the box. Mr. Lu, you can look at them later. Please keep it confidential."
The special thing you're referring to is that you're planning to assassinate yourself, right?
Lu Lin chuckled inwardly, feeling a bit sorry for Ningguang. First, he had bullied her severely, and now she was about to be blamed for assassinating the Emperor...
According to Lu Lin's memory of the plot, the young master should have rescued the traveler being chased by the Thousand Rock Army and given her the Unrestricted Talisman. Why did Zhongli come to him instead?
It seems that his arrival from outer space has created some butterfly effects; while the general direction of some things may remain unchanged, the details have changed.
"This matter is not complicated, I'll take it!" Lu Lin agreed readily. He had been looking for an opportunity to get in touch with Ying, and now the opportunity had come to him.
Lu Lin took the wooden box and put it away, then changed the subject: "But I'm a little curious, why did Mr. Zhongli come to me? Mr. Zhongli seems to have some kind of premonition about what will happen in the future?"
Zhongli picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said calmly, "Fate is hard to predict, but as long as you have enough information, it is not difficult to make some predictions about the future."
I am not omniscient. I know a little about Mr. Lu's background, but I do not know why Mr. Lu was able to recognize me.
However, I believe that Mr. Lu will have some surprisingly positive impact on the future of Liyue and the future of this world.
Zhongli's words were a bit convoluted, but Lu Lin understood his meaning. He had enough information to deduce the future course of events.
Moreover, he knew his identity as an "extraterrestrial visitor," and it was because of this that he approached him.
Ying doesn't belong to the Teyvat world either; she's also an "extraterrestrial visitor." What is the special significance of this identity?
"Now that we've stated our requirements, let's talk about the compensation." Zhongli took out another jade box and pushed it in front of Lu Lin.
"This is... the orb of light from the Palace of Return to the End?" Lu Lin opened the box and saw the familiar glowing green light. "So, it was Mr. Zhongli who made the final move that day?"
"I just happened to be passing by that day. This sphere of light records Gui Zhong's mastery of mechanical arts and embodies the culmination of her life's work."
Giving it to you seems like a good choice.
Ultimately, her mastery of mechanical arts surpasses even that of the True Lord Liuyun and Jiefeng. The culmination of her life's work is absolutely invaluable!
Moreover, Lu Lin doesn't need to worry about not being able to learn it. He possesses the [Spiritual Mind and Wisdom] attribute, which greatly enhances his comprehension, making it much easier for him to learn these things.
"Isn't this too precious?"
“I always conduct transactions fairly and justly. What you pay is more than enough to exchange for it, and I believe that with your talent, it will not go unnoticed.”
"Then I'll accept it." Lu Lin no longer refused.
"Then, the contract is now in effect, and the one who breaks his word shall be punished by being devoured by the rocks!"
"Hey, what are you two chatting about? You seem to be having a great time." After the two finished signing the contract, Lu Lin packed up his things, just as Hu Tao walked in carrying the dishes.
"Mr. Zhongli is very knowledgeable, and I can learn a lot from just a casual chat. Of course I'm happy."
"Come, come, try the dishes I, the head of this hall, have personally prepared." Hu Tao proudly served the dishes to the table.
"Since Master Hu is cooking himself, we must have a good taste of it," Zhong Li nodded.
"Oh ho! Everyone says that Mr. Zhongli pursues refinement and enjoyment, and has extremely high requirements for food and drink. I, the master, would like to hear what Mr. Zhongli has to say about my culinary skills."
......
Hu Tao's cooking skills were far inferior to Xiang Ling's, and even a bit strange. However, she was self-aware enough to only cook one dish herself, while the rest were made by the chefs of the Rebirth Hall.
Lu Lin was quite accommodating and ate a lot, while Zhong Li was more genuine and wouldn't force himself to eat things he didn't like.
After a quick lunch, Zhong Li left early, leaving only Hu Tao and Lu Lin.
"There's not much business at the Rebirth Hall today, so I have time to keep you company. Shall we go out for a stroll?" After Zhongli left, the lively and energetic girl approached Lu Lin with boundless enthusiasm.
Her big eyes blinked, full of anticipation for their upcoming date.
"Hmm~ I have a gift for you, would you like to come and see it with me?"
"Hmm, what gift?"
"Let's go to Chengehu. You'll know when we get there!" Lu Lin held Hu Tao's soft, boneless hand, keeping her in suspense for a moment.
Hu Tao nodded obediently, and Lu Lin activated the mark, leading her into the Dust Song Pot.
He deliberately chose to land at the entrance of the haunted house.
"Wow, a haunted house! Are there ghosts inside?" Hu Tao saw the four big characters hanging on the eaves and was eager to try it out.
"Don't get the wrong idea, why would there be ghosts here?"
"Hehe, it's okay if there isn't one. This haunted house has such a great atmosphere, I love it!" Hu Tao skipped and hopped to the door and pushed it open.
The haunted house has a mixed style, with traditional Liyue horror elements as well as vampire, demon, and other cultural elements.
Walnut darted excitedly between the rooms, tapping on the skull model one moment and kneading the devil doll the next, having a great time.
Finally, the two of them pushed open the bedroom door together.
The bedroom had far fewer scary elements and was very spacious, so spacious that even with two beds, it didn't feel cramped at all.
But why are there two beds?
Hu Tao's face flushed red instantly, and she looked a little confused.
She thought Lu Lin put two beds because he wanted to share a room with her, but... one bed is enough.
This shows her lack of experience. Experienced people understand the importance of separating wet and dry areas!
"So, do you like haunted houses?"
"Hmm~ This haunted house has a unique decor style, which suits my taste perfectly. Not bad, not bad. Is this the gift you were talking about?"
"That's right, you got it!"
"Then I'll accept it without hesitation!" Hu Tao stood on tiptoe, wrapped her arms around Lu Lin's neck, and breathed sweetly, "How can I repay you for giving me such a nice house?"
Chapter Eighteen: The First Signs of Power of Telepathy
"Don't rush, let me collect some interest first." The energetic girl took the initiative to throw herself into his arms, and Lu Lin, of course, accepted it without hesitation. He wrapped his arms around her slender and soft waist and lowered his head to kiss her.
When it comes to kissing, Hu Tao is much more proactive than Gan Yu. She likes to take the initiative and likes to provoke the big boss first.
In addition, since meeting Gan Yu in the secret realm, she and Lu Lin had not had any opportunity to be intimate, and she had been feeling restless for a while, so she took the initiative this time.
Lu Lin's restless hands began to wander, his fingers deftly slipping inside Hu Tao's clothes, slowly exploring upwards until he encountered resistance.
But small obstacles could not deter Lu Lin's determination to reach the summit. He bypassed the obstacles and forged ahead.
Easily reach the top and obtain the precious pearl.
"Lu Lin~" Hu Tao couldn't help but exclaim softly when she was suddenly taken advantage of. The energetic girl squirmed in his arms, and the originally light plum fragrance seemed to ferment slowly, becoming more and more intense.
While Liyue's top Pyro A-rank has certain disadvantages, its large size has its advantages, and its small size has its own unique charm.
Sweet Rain is a bright red and round, Ningguang is a red plum blossom braving the snow, while Walnut is a delicate pink, each with its own unique and lovely beauty.
This battle, which was like lips and teeth, lasted for a long time. The challenger, Hu Tao, launched several attacks, but Lu Lin perfectly neutralized them all. In the end, Hu Tao was the first to give in and opened her cherry lips, panting heavily.
The kiss was so intense that neither of them had time to breathe, and they were almost suffocating by the end.
Lu Lin wasn't idle either; Hu Tao was nestled in his arms, and scattered on the bed were a Qiankun Tai Gua hat, a black coat, and a red undershirt...
His technique became increasingly skillful; otherwise, he wouldn't have known so quickly that the pearl on the mountaintop was pink and tender.
While Hu Tao was panting in his arms with her eyes half-closed, Lu Lin whispered in her ear, explaining the features of the Dust Song Pot.
"Master Walnut, would you be willing to stay here permanently?"
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