It's so painful! So hard! So difficult!

Chapter 344 God's Will

Heaven's will...huh? Bai Lin couldn't help but smile in agreement. What a statement with a very ancient flavor. Although Bai Lin was a thoroughly modern person, her own name was still given by a Feng Shui master. Even in today's society, we still can't escape these mysterious things left by our ancestors.

Quite friendly.

"I heard you haven't been to school these days, Yuesi. Is there something wrong?"

Bai Lin asked this while picking up some food. Long Yuesi, who was sitting across the table, heard this and her smile faded slightly.

"Brother Bai, I do have something to say, but it's really not convenient for you to ask about it, so I won't go into details."

Long Yuesi's response was a refusal, but Bai Lin was certain something was up. Knowing Long Yuesi well, she knew she was a very straightforward person, with no reason to hide anything. So, not asking further questions was probably the best option.

However, Bai Lin probably came here today just for this matter.

Bai Lin sighed softly. She certainly didn't want to embarrass the kind person who gave her a sense of intimacy. Besides, Long Yuesi was also Katie's friend. But this time...

It's not just because I have a mission that I have to complete that I have to make things difficult for others. If things go wrong, it could even threaten the survival of humanity.

Her face also darkened slightly, and she took out a small package from her waist and threw it on the table.

"What you said—is it related to this?"

Long Yuesi's expression suddenly changed, and she suddenly said fiercely,

"Brother Bai, you're not involved in this matter, are you?"

For a moment, the atmosphere was tense. Clearly, the mood on the other side had changed dramatically the moment Bai Lin took out the Le Tianxiang. This was definitely closely related to what Long Yuesi had mentioned. Long Yuesi, on the other hand, also had a well-founded suspicion due to the unique circumstances.

Finally, Bai Lin relaxed his expression and said jokingly,

"How is that possible? I'm just here to investigate this matter. I wish everyone who sold this thing would die. If you have any information, please tell me."

Long Yuesi also breathed a sigh of relief. She wondered inwardly why she had become suspicious of Bai Lin, with whom she had a close relationship. Perhaps it was because she had been too nervous recently. After all, this matter had a considerable impact.

"That's what I was told. The local officials asked me to stay here because it's indeed related to this matter. If you want information, come with me."

Having said that, Long Yuesi immediately stood up, not even caring that the food on the table was not cleaned up. She waved to Bai Lin, signaling to set off.

This Hong Kong-Putong girl is quite charming. Bai Lin wasn't exactly hungry herself. She glanced at Fei'er, and after receiving her "I don't care" look, she stood up. The three of them set off.

"By the way, where are we going?"

When they reached the door, Bai Lin asked this question. Long Yuesi took a deep breath and replied,

"Go to Qianhong Center, to where my father is."

Bai Lin was slightly surprised by the word "Qianhong". Although she didn't come to the upper city very often, she had heard of it. Generally speaking, this is the richest and most mysterious area in the upper city. It's simply——

It's exactly the same as her hometown.

I never expected that I would come here again. I had always wanted to come here, but never had the chance. But today, under such circumstances, I was able to come and take a look.

Everyone in Bai Lin's hometown has a deep understanding of this land's past. Its glory and decline, its rich cultural heritage. "Land of Abundance," "Land of Rites and Music," it's been called countless times. Even after its downfall, Bai Lin still yearns for its past glory. It's a source of pride for her as a native of this land.

No matter how vivid the historical program or how excellent the storyteller, nothing could compare to actually walking down the aisle. Now, Bai Lin was truly determined to do just that. Even though this was just a replica of another world, it still made her heart surge.

After the three of them had walked on for a while, the floor's original random stonework transformed into neatly laid bricks. Each one was perfectly cut, as if machine-made. This was the square and regular way.

Bai Lin raised his head slightly and caught a glimpse of a redwood pillar reaching up into the sky. Looking up along it, the dark blue tiles and the outward-curving roof of the tall building symbolized what this object was.

Stepping back slightly to take in its full view, one can clearly see the two redwood pillars supporting it. Its majestic and imposing presence is fully realized under the blazing sun. The sunlight itself is merely its backdrop.

This is obviously a plaque. Every hollow, every brick and tile, reveals an atmosphere that makes Bai Lin feel excited. She breathes in the scent of redwood and reads the two words written on the familiar yet unfamiliar object.

"Qianhong."

The wind rustled the trees, the sun shone brightly, it was a truly beautiful day. The sun shone brightly yet it was still cool, making it incredibly refreshing. This, like Bai Lin's mood, was incredibly refreshing.

An eagle's cry echoed through the sky, leaving a trail of light. The numerous wooden buildings, all of a uniform architectural style, stood out from the crowds in the upper city of Camitlan. The cries of vendors and the rising smoke from cooking fires all served to evoke a vibrant atmosphere.

This is undoubtedly a magnificent complex of buildings. Every face is filled with happiness, even the small vendors haggling over prices for a few coins. Just a few blocks away, yet it feels grand.

Bai Lin took a deep breath, and a slight blush appeared on his face. Long Yuesi looked at Bai Lin thoughtfully, and seemed to understand what Bai Lin meant, so he asked,

"How's it going, Brother Bai? I hope this doesn't disappoint you."

Long Yuesi, of course, knew very well that Bai Lin was looking forward to coming here. And Bai Lin also took a breath, clenched his fists, and replied excitedly,

"I can't wait to see it and take a closer look at this place."

"Hahaha, no problem. After we finish our business, let's go shopping together."

Long Yuesi agreed, and Bai Lin also responded with a "OK", and then glanced at Fei'er beside him. After Bai Lin found that Fei'er seemed to be quite interested in this place, he couldn't help but smile slightly.

Sure enough, some places are not charming for no reason.

Chapter 345 Thousand Rainbows

As they stepped closer, the dazzling streets became increasingly visible. Qianhong's decor was simple, yet completely different from the downtown area. Within its old-fashioned elegance, it seemed opulent. Even with just wood and lacquer, it exuded a grandeur amidst its antique charm.

In Bai Lin's world, there was once a "gold rush." ​​The saying, "Go to the mysterious ancient country of the East, where gold abounds," has inspired countless people to explore. And this so-called ancient country of the East refers to Qian Hong's past, a country similar to hers.

The sunlight splashing on this street is like gold, melting into the street. It is perfectly integrated with this street and blended into this gorgeous scenery.

Whether it is the houses of ordinary people, the shops in the market, or some high-rise mansions, all of them are on this street, emitting their own unique light. Bai Lin sighed while watching,

My clothes are quite out of place...

……

So, after coming to a mansion under the guidance of Long Yuesi, she was immediately pulled by several maids to change clothes.

Even, not just changing clothes, but...

Shower and change clothes.

Bai Lin clutched the collar of his windbreaker tightly, turned around and looked eagerly at the two maids in light orange robes and said,

"Do you really want to take it off? I can take a shower by myself."

The maids had a mechanical smile on their faces. They seemed not to notice Bai Lin's resistance and panic. They just took a step forward and said,

"Ms. Bai Lin, we understand your feelings very well. But we are only acting according to the wishes of our master. He personally minds the smell of worldly affairs on adventurers."

An adventurer... the smell of dust? Bai Lin froze in place, as if struck by a bolt from the blue. She instinctively sniffed her armpits for any hint of masculinity. Remembering that she'd stopped being a man a long time ago, she sniffed her arm as well.

But the two maids seemed unable to bear it any longer and took another step forward. Bai Lin subconsciously shrank back, only to find that she had bumped into the screen. She swallowed, and with a mixture of shyness and resistance, she accepted reality.

The old wooden barrel, the white skin. The water at just the right temperature had a unique color and a delicate fragrance. Although there were some flower petals floating on the water, Bai Lin also understood that the color of the water had little to do with the flower petals.

Honestly, she was just a little shy about someone bathing her. Maids were just maids; they certainly wouldn't cross any boundaries or molest her. She just had to be patient and it would pass.

Bai Lin exhaled, looked at the ceiling with a paper net candle lamp, and remembered the days when he let his father scrub his body in the bathhouse.

This bathroom and dressing area were covered in rich carpets. The screens that obscured the view were also covered with exquisite paintings. Every little thing, every object Bai Lin could take in, felt luxurious. Add to that the meticulous service of the two maids, and Bai Lin knew full well that this was a level of service she could never hope to experience. Even if she had the money, she wouldn't come here.

But after all, it's still not as good as living in my own shabby bathhouse.

Even this land called Qianhong suddenly made Bai Lin feel familiar, and even in Kamitlan, Bai Lin felt a sense of belonging.

But after all, it still can't compare to the days when I could talk to my parents frequently.

Bai Lin had changed a lot over the past year. She had been working hard and was now a well-known figure. With just a little more effort, she and her friends would be able to gather enough equipment to head out on an expedition. These days were exhausting, but in this moment of leisure, she felt even more alive.

Humans who strive for their goals are truly the most radiant beings. Bai Lin's biggest regret in life was not taking the college entrance exam. I'm afraid his thoughts at the end of his senior year would have been similar to mine now.

However, I still have to keep moving forward. This is the only way to make the world better sooner, and I can return home. Katie...will definitely be happy too. After all, Jun is a god, so there must be a way.

After bathing, Bai Lin changed into an outfit whose color didn't quite match the luxurious interior. The long, dark blue gown, made primarily of gauze, revealed Bai Lin's youthful and charming side, completely obscuring the handsomeness she still considered herself to be.

Aside from her shoulders and chest, her skin was completely covered. Although Bai Lin sternly refused the maid's request to put on makeup, she ultimately refused to agree to her hairstyle. Her bangs were pushed back, and a curl was placed high on the back of her head.

A hairpin tied her hair up, and the rest of her hair fell down like a snowy waterfall. Looking at herself in the mirror, Bai Lin felt that she was more unfamiliar than before, and on the other hand, she thought with some distress, "How can I be so beautiful? Then I can't take off my helmet anymore."

Led by the maid, Bai Lin, dressed in a new look, slowly walked through a long corridor and entered the main hall. Suddenly, she remembered the conversation between Long Yuesi and herself before she entered here.

"Fei'er and I are waiting here for you, Bai Lin. I've already made the arrangements. Just go in and ask whatever you want."

"Hey, Yue Si, aren't you going in? Aren't you here to see your dad?"

Although I still had some doubts at the time, now that I think about it, Long Yue is really thoughtful. If Fei'er came in with this kind of service attitude, I'm afraid there would be trouble. Forget helping her bathe and change clothes. Even now, Bai Lin wouldn't dare to lift her hat casually.

The flourishing courtyard dotted with flowers and plants, the exquisite interior decorations. Especially the large number of antique collections, made Bai Lin feel that this place was extraordinary. Therefore, Bai Lin also adjusted her mentality relatively. After all, judging from the geographical location here, the person she was going to meet next was——

He is probably the boss or something like that. No matter how you think about it, he can't be ordinary.

Entering the main hall, Bai Lin spotted three middle-aged men in elegant attire sitting at the main table, flanked by a few more mixed-up people at the side tables. Bai Lin's appearance captivated everyone's attention. She awkwardly sat down at her last table, seemingly embarrassed for arriving last.

"What, woman?"

The author hasn't updated in the past two days and no one has urged me. It seems that no one is urging me to update.

After that, I stopped asking for leave. I just canceled it if I wanted to.

I am still writing, but I have some circumstances and cannot publish it. I asked someone to publish it for me and he only published one chapter.

Chapter 346 Yamamoto

A man wearing a black suit and a crown, sitting across from Bai Lin, was the first to exclaim. He was slightly thin, even hunched, with a rat-like beard on his face. He looked quite old, a middle-aged man with a bad temper.

It wasn't so much an exclamation as a stinging question. Bai Lin's already calm expression hardened, but she didn't think much of it because she had already prepared herself mentally.

This era seemed to be quite feudal, and women were not allowed to attend court to discuss matters. Although this place didn't look like a court, it should be a relatively serious occasion.

"Yes. Let me introduce this to everyone. This is an adventurer my daughter knows. I heard he's the legendary savior, with a great reputation and many achievements. This time, she's been tasked with investigating and resolving the case of Rakutenka, so she's here to observe our trial."

A middle-aged man with a square face and dressed in a purple robe, sitting at the side of the main table, came to Bai Lin's rescue. From what he said, he must be Long Yuesi's father. It seemed Long Yuesi's "prepare well" had a significant impact.

"This is a relatively internal matter for us at Qianhong... Is it really okay to let an outsider in on this?"

A man in a green robe sitting at the side said, with a sharp light flashing in his eyes from time to time, as if he was targeting Bai Lin. But Bai Lin didn't care at all, just sitting there. She looked at the food and tea on the table in front of her, thinking in her heart,

When the hell are we going to get down to business? Or at least start eating.

"Don't you understand? This matter is no longer our internal affair. Not only the surrounding areas, but the entire Cameltland has known that Sakura, our vassal, has been involved with Rakutenka this time."

Sitting next to Bai Lin, a man also wearing a black robe seemed particularly excited. He shouted directly at the person opposite him, and without any intention of stopping, he continued,

"Those guys have long been colluding with some people in the Lower City, and they're clearly trying to betray us, Qianhong. Now they've become so brazen, and you're still treating this as just our family matter?"

Bai Lin glanced at the man in surprise. From his words and actions, and the place name, she knew without a doubt that the so-called "sakura" was probably something like neon. If one were to think about it subjectively, the man's statement was absolutely correct.

Any place that's connected to Le Tianxiang needs to be cleaned up. Especially since it's one of your own vassal lands, it's really not a family matter.

"Come on, everyone. Aren't we gathered here today to discuss this matter?"

The man in the middle, wearing a red robe, rested one hand on the side of his head, his elbow on the armrest, and hushed the discussion in a languid voice. The man, who had been about to confront him, instantly stopped talking.

Bai Lin also looked at the man sitting there. Even though he was probably in his thirties, he looked quite handsome. This somewhat contradicted the image of him as the boss in her mind.

But when Bai Lin thought about how Kong, such an awesome and mysterious person, teased him every day and his actions were unpredictable, he could understand a little bit. After all, this was another world, so it wasn't surprising that there were any people there.

Sitting on the right side of the red-robed man, another purple-robed man coughed twice and then said seriously,

"Well, today, let's discuss the situation regarding the Sakura region and Rakutenka. I'm sure many of you have heard rumors or received some evidence. But today, I feel it's necessary to provide some concrete evidence to those who are still skeptical."

As he spoke, the purple-robed man waved his hand, and the eunuchs around him instantly shouted. Soon, two Jinyiwei in black cloth armor escorted a man in torn formal attire.

As soon as this person entered, he was restrained by the Jinyiwei and forced to his knees. He was covered in wounds and looked like he had been tortured. Even with every breath, Bai Lin could clearly see a little blood oozing from the corner of his mouth. Some people around him suddenly felt a little overwhelmed, and their eyes drifted away.

However, just by looking at his face and clothes, Bai Lin could guess who he was.

The purple-robed man remained calm and explained to everyone,

"This is the only Sakura vendor we caught who's let go. Come on, Yamamoto, repeat your confession."

The disheveled man in a suit, known as Yamamoto, looked at the man in purple robes with bloodshot eyes. His slightly twisted mouth looked very aggrieved, and his eyes were filled with despair.

"Sir, didn't you say that if I confessed, you would pretend nothing happened and let me go?"

Yamamoto seemed to be crying as he begged for mercy from the purple-robed man. But the purple-robed man still had a serious face, his eyes full of indifference. He replied calmly,

"I have said that I only want you to repeat your testimony. Come on, speak up."

Yamamoto looked around with his eyes, not knowing what he was looking for. Suddenly, he saw Bai Lin, the only one with unusual hair and eye color. As if he had seen something redemptive, he put his nose close to Bai Lin with a very disgusted expression, not knowing what to hint at.

Bai Lin immediately felt nauseous. She no longer cared about her image and replied bluntly,

"Why are you looking at me? I'm afraid you don't know, so let me tell you first, I'm not your foreign father."

Bai Lin's words made Yamamoto completely despair. He lowered his head and helplessly supported himself on the ground with his hands. The purple-robed man in the distance spoke again, like the King of Hell who sounded the death knell.

"What's wrong, Yamamoto? Don't you want to live anymore?"

The pressure was immense when these words came out, especially for Yamamoto, who felt it was a naked threat. Yamamoto hurriedly raised his head, shook it like a rattle, and said repeatedly,

"No, no, sir! I want to live, I really want to live! Can you promise me that if I tell you this just once, you will let me go?"