Chapter 1477 - 742: Keeping the Peace (Part 2)
"You’re not lying to me, are you!"
"Relax. A gentleman’s word is as good as four horses can’t chase it back. I’m not like you."
The City Lord listened to Lin Beichen’s words and lowered his head somewhat shamefully, saying nothing as he continued leading Lin Beichen forward.
"But once I get your son out, we’re even."
"Mm, okay." The City Lord didn’t say much more, just replied to Lin Beichen with these two simple words.
Lin Beichen looked at the City Lord walking ahead, the corners of his mouth lifting in a smile that was hard to read.
"Just you wait. When I get your son out, that’s when I’ll settle accounts with you. No need to rush."
The City Lord had always run rampant in the city, making the common folk’s lives miserable. Though the people were seething with anger, they only dared to be angry, not to speak.
They had been stuck in this helpless misery for a long time.
However, Lin Beichen’s appearance let the people finally vent the rage that had been pent up for so long.
Lin Beichen stood up for the injustices the people had suffered, stepping forward to speak for them and vent their grievances. The people applauded and cheered his actions.
The townsfolk greatly admired Lin Beichen. For so many years they had been oppressed by the City Lord, and no one had dared stand up for them or uphold justice on their behalf.
This time, Lin Beichen made them truly feel valued and protected. Naturally, they held him in great esteem.
This also let Lin Beichen instantly gain a thousand Trust Points in this city.
Looking at the old village chief and the others who had been released, Lin Beichen felt full of relief.
The old village chief saw Lin Beichen and hurried over, grabbing his hand as he said, "It was you who got us out, wasn’t it! I’m thanking you on everyone’s behalf."
"No need to thank me, Old Village Chief. This is what I should do. Don’t be so polite. Is everyone all right?"
Lin Beichen was a little embarrassed by the old village chief.
"We’re all fine. Thank you for your concern. You saved so many of us; saying thank you is only right." The old village chief continued to express his gratitude to Lin Beichen.
"All right, all right, Old Village Chief, I’ll escort you back."
"No need. You’ve already saved us; we’re very grateful. We can go back ourselves, no need to trouble you. If you’ve got things to do, go ahead."
"I’m not busy."
"Come on, I’ll walk you back to the Daoist Temple."
"Very well then!" Seeing Lin Beichen so insistent, the old village chief said no more.
Along the way they chatted and laughed, and soon arrived at the Daoist Temple.
After Lin Beichen escorted the old village chief and the others to the Daoist Temple, he prepared to leave.
"You’re leaving so soon? Won’t you stay a bit longer?"
"Mm, it’s fine. I’ll head back to the city first."
Seeing Lin Beichen about to leave, the old village chief quickly stepped in front of him and said, "Lin Beichen, there are thousands of paths in life—how did you end up choosing the hardest one to walk?"
"You must understand, the earlier you expose yourself, the more dangerous it becomes."
Lin Beichen nodded and said, "It’s okay, Old Village Chief. No matter which path you choose, you have to walk it yourself. As long as I don’t betray my own heart, it’s fine."
Hearing this, the old village chief felt both helpless and worried.
Of course, Lin Beichen could see the old village chief’s concern.
"Don’t worry about me, Old Village Chief. I’ll be fine."
"Just take good care of yourself. In any case, when something happens you mustn’t act on impulse. Think thrice before you act."
"Mm-hmm, I know, Old Village Chief. Thank you for your concern." Lin Beichen looked a bit helpless, but still nodded in agreement.
With that, Lin Beichen rose and left the Daoist Temple.
The old village chief watched Lin Beichen’s departing back, worry deepening on his face.
Back in the city, Lin Beichen’s top priority was to save the City Lord’s son.
Lin Beichen looked at the person in front of him, feeling a bit stumped.
With his current level of medical skill alone, there was no way he could bring him back to life.
Yet he had already promised the City Lord he would save his son, and now it seemed that doing it was far from as easy as saying it.
Just as Lin Beichen was at a loss, he suddenly remembered something, a happy smile appearing on his face as he said, "Got it..."
As he spoke, Lin Beichen hurriedly searched the system for the Daoist Medical Classics he had inherited.
Soon, using the Daoist Medical Classics he had inherited from the system, Lin Beichen successfully revived the City Lord’s son.
Watching the person before him come back to life, Lin Beichen’s face broke into a smile.
The City Lord’s son wearily opened his eyes, glanced around at his surroundings, and was just about to speak when Lin Beichen stopped him.
"Don’t talk yet. Rest well." With that, Lin Beichen turned and left.
Watching Lin Beichen’s departing figure, the City Lord’s son silently thought to himself, "I finally came back to life. Who was that just now? Why don’t I recognize him? Was it him who saved me?"
A string of questions popped up in his mind like countless question marks.
The more he thought, the more his head hurt, so he simply stopped thinking, closed his eyes to rest, and decided to wait until he recovered to look for the answers.
After leaving, Lin Beichen was ready to go settle accounts with the City Lord.
But just as Lin Beichen went to confront the City Lord, something happened that he hadn’t anticipated.
Looking at the scene before him, Lin Beichen could hardly believe it.
He rubbed his eyes and stared carefully at what was in front of him, unable to believe it was real.
Yet this was the reality.
"What? How is the City Lord together with three foreigners in strange clothes? They seem to be seriously discussing something?" Lin Beichen muttered to himself in disbelief.
To see more clearly, Lin Beichen moved a bit closer.
When he saw one of them clearly, his expression suddenly changed, looking somewhat incredulous!
Among those three, there was actually one who was James, whom he had previously wiped out.
"Why is it him?" Lin Beichen felt a bit dazed.
Seeing this, Lin Beichen was greatly shocked. The appearance of James before his eyes made him start doubting James’s true identity.
He kept feeling that this shouldn’t be possible, yet James was standing right there alive in front of him.
Face full of disbelief, Lin Beichen walked forward, fixing James with a suspicious gaze as he asked, "You’re James..."
James glanced at Lin Beichen disdainfully, then slowly nodded and replied, "That’s right, I am. And who are you?"
Hearing James’s words, Lin Beichen found it even harder to believe and thought to himself, "Strange... how can James not know me? What on earth is going on?"
Staring at James, Lin Beichen asked in utter confusion, "That’s impossible. Who exactly are you? How could you not know me?"
"You’d better come clean. What exactly happened back then? How did you end up here? I want to know the truth."
Hearing Lin Beichen’s questioning, James was very displeased, giving Lin Beichen a strange once-over from head to toe.
Suddenly, James’s expression changed. He turned, glaring angrily at the City Lord and said, "My lord City Lord, is your City Lord’s Mansion a place where just anyone can walk in?"
"I don’t want to see this person. I want you to throw him out immediately. Not another moment."
Hearing James’s words, Lin Beichen was also somewhat angered and shouted in protest, "James, don’t go too far. What do you mean by that?"
"On what grounds are you telling the City Lord to throw me out? Clearly you’ve got a guilty conscience—why won’t you admit it?"
James turned and gave the City Lord a look, and seeing James angered, the City Lord actually agreed.
"Someone... throw him out for me. Don’t let him stay here and upset James." the City Lord shouted loudly.
"Yes, sir..."
As he spoke, the City Lord’s guards walked in, menacingly surrounding Lin Beichen.
Lin Beichen couldn’t help but knit his brows. He had never imagined the City Lord would turn his face so ruthlessly, his attitude shifting this drastically.
Deeply dissatisfied, Lin Beichen glared at the City Lord and demanded angrily, "My lord City Lord, what is the meaning of this? Why are you listening to him?"
"Stop talking and leave at once, so we don’t all lose face here." The City Lord’s attitude was extremely nasty.
He showed no courtesy at all in speaking to Lin Beichen, and in that instant Lin Beichen was utterly disappointed in him.
Never had he seen someone so fickle. They had been fine just moments ago, and suddenly he turned like this—it was truly unbearable to Lin Beichen.
Lin Beichen shot the City Lord an angry look, then said nothing more and turned away in fury.