CHAPTER 801: CHAPTER 404: LOTUS SECRET TECHNIQUE

"You need not fear. I won’t kill you until the Zheng Clan responds to me."

Lin Beichen looked at the panic-stricken Zheng Yaxin and said calmly. Then, regardless of how Zheng Yaxin reacted, he directly closed the stone door.

Inside the stone door, there were many things, including living supplies, ventilation facilities, and enough books for leisure and entertainment.

Zheng Yaxin could live here for up to a month, and if she conserved, it could last even three months.

Leaving her here, Lin Beichen could focus on dealing with the matters of the Zheng Clan.

Although Lin Beichen believed that the Zheng Clan wouldn’t all be fools, some things couldn’t be guaranteed.

If, by any chance, the Zheng Clan were a bunch of fools, he would inevitably have to face a battle.

Lin Beichen had just arrived in Xiang Island for a mere two or three days, yet many big events had already occurred.

The trip to Xiang Island had been tumultuous, although not beyond Lin Beichen’s expectations, it still left him a bit worried.

He didn’t want to cause a major conflict here. After all, even if Xiang Island’s status had declined, it was still one of the economic barometers of the world, and the attention sparked by economic issues could very well spiral out of control.

Cultivators were integrating into this world, even if they added a dose of strong medicine and were noticed, it couldn’t benefit Lin Beichen.

At this moment, the Zheng Clan was already in a tangle of chaos.

The gentleman introduced Lin Beichen’s identity and achievements, leaving no room for disbelief because all achievements had traceable records.

However, others say, but it’s ultimately an abstract concept!

The Zheng Clan came in a noisy commotion and left inexplicably. Few truly cared about the gentleman’s suggestions.

What they really cared about was only one thing.

Zheng Yaxin owed over ten billion in external debt. If this money had to be paid, funds would undoubtedly be drawn from related industries.

Everyone had their own responsibilities. Losing such a large sum of money would cause severe damage to the related industries.

Nobody wanted to suffer, so they could only remain silent and watch the situation unfold.

Only when there was no other choice would they really repay the debt.

Otherwise, they all wanted to drag it out, neither repaying nor helping, but also not denying it.

The old man coldly looked at the gentleman, after a long pause, finally giving one command.

"Mister, please tell Zhou Kuangtian that I wish to visit him once."

The gentleman silently nodded but did not act immediately.

"Mister, I understand Master Zhou’s rules. Every time he accomplishes something, we must agree to one of his conditions.

I am now in no mood to discuss prices. Just convey a message for me; after the event, Zhou can choose from all of Zheng Clan’s treasures at will."

The old man said coldly.

The gentleman finally revealed a slight smile.

"Sir, Zhou Yuanshou is his personal disciple. Before I arrived, I had temporarily steadied Lin Beichen, but based on my observations, Zhou Yuanshou was enveloped in intense death aura, clearly approaching a death tribulation."

"Even if you hadn’t mentioned any conditions, given Zhou Kuangtian’s fondness for Zhou Yuanshou, he would likely make a move. However, I am worried that even if Zhou Kuangtian steps in, he may not be Lin Beichen’s match."

Upon hearing this, the old man’s heart surged like a storm, and the murderous intent in his eyes intensified.

"I cannot watch my grandchildren die miserably. Even if my granddaughter was wrong in this matter, with the Zheng Clan’s reputation, Lin Beichen cannot create havoc in the city, and I must see this through to the end."

The old man said coldly.

Upon hearing this, the gentleman said no more. A trace of disappointment flashed in his eyes.

In some sense, both Zhou Kuangtian and the old man had no leeway in this matter.

Zhou Yuanshou was filled with heavy killing intent. Even if temporarily repelled by Lin Beichen, it’s unlikely to be settled.

In terms of cultivation, the gentleman was indeed not Zhou Kuangtian’s equal, but in reading the vital essence of people, he was second to none.

He had temporarily steadied Lin Beichen and gave Zhou Yuanshou a brief life extension, but this couldn’t solve the root problem.

Zhou Yuanshou was a prodigy and the only personal disciple of Zhou Kuangtian; how could he bear any disgrace?

As soon as Zhou Yuanshou caught his breath, he would certainly seek out Lin Beichen again.

And he had no understanding of Lin Beichen’s fearsome nature.

Zhou Kuangtian, to ensure that Zhou Yuanshou’s Dao heart remained unblemished and to maintain his own reputation as the world’s best, would definitely choose to take action against Lin Beichen.

Both of Xiang Island’s top figures chose to act against Lin Beichen. In the eyes of ordinary people, this young man named Lin Beichen had no hope of winning.

As for the so-called billion-dollar debt, it should not even be mentioned.

Yet, the gentleman knew.

Lin Beichen was not an ordinary person.

Before the Celestial Gate opened, every expert claimed to be the world’s best, but after it opened, only one was recognized as the undisputed first.

This person was Lin Beichen.

He said many things, but the old Mr. Zheng didn’t hear a word; he just wanted to maintain the Zheng Clan’s so-called reputation.

On the other side, Zhou Kuangtian was much the same.

Perhaps it was destined, or perhaps it was a common mentality among certain strata.

After leaving the Zheng Clan, the gentleman did not immediately depart but instead followed a stream outside the Zheng Clan estate to where the mountain spring converged.

The place where the mountain spring converged was full of pervasive Spiritual Qi.

At the junction of the spring, a twin lotus flower was slightly glowing.