Chapter 120: Preparing to Head North

Qin San’Er didn’t hide anything. Although most of the pills were still in Lin Jian’s hands, he wasn’t worried that Lin Jian would keep them all to himself.

Because Lin Jian had no way of consuming them.

Those pills weren’t something just anyone could eat. Consuming them required a specific medicinal catalyst. Without the catalyst, they would definitely be poisonous. Therefore, he didn’t mind sharing the pills’ effects.

He continued, "Young Master Chu’s background is not simple. Behind him is not just Master Jin Er, but also a massive Sect. So, regarding his death, not only will Master Jin Er not let you off, but his Sect will also likely come looking for trouble.

"And his pills come from that Sect."

"What is his Sect called?" Lin Jian asked curiously.

Qin San’Er shook his head. "I’m not exactly sure either, but if you really want to find out, I can help you look into it."

He wore a half-smile, implying that he could help ask around, but it would be a paid service.

Lin Jian shrugged. "Forget it, then."

Qin San’Er looked disappointed. Moreover, he realized that this Lin Jian’s willpower was unusually strong.

However, he suddenly asked out of curiosity, "Young Master Chu has been a well-known figure in the circle for a long time. Plus, with the ones called Little Knife and Yanzi, and also Gao Dakuan—were the four of them really taken out by you? How did you do it?"

In truth, Qin San’Er had been gathering all kinds of information on Lin Jian over the past few days. However, after all his investigating, he found that Lin Jian had merely practiced martial arts and Sanda at a sports academy. He wasn’t an expert in internal martial arts from any particular school, but merely a student fresh out of school. So, according to conventional logic, he shouldn’t have been able to kill Young Master Chu and the other three. Yet, reliable sources indicated that the four of them had definitely died at his hands. Thus, he was extremely curious about how Lin Jian had pulled it off.

Lin Jian suddenly smiled. "I have no idea what you’re talking about. What Young Master Chu? What Gao Dakuan? I don’t know them. Furthermore, you said I took them out—taking someone out means murder, right? Man, what era do you think we’re in? You have to pay with your life for murder, so you really shouldn’t spout such nonsense."

Qin San’Er was speechless. This Lin Jian was quite slippery.

Then he remembered that Lin Jian knew Xu Fengbin. Could it be possible that the deaths of Young Master Chu and the other three had something to do with Xu Fengbin?

"All right." Lin Jian suddenly stood up. "I might head to the Capital City in a few days. I’ll give you a call then. Come pick me up at the airport, and you’ll keep me company the whole time!"

"What?"

Qin San’Er felt like he had misheard. Why on earth should he pick him up? Why should he accompany him?

"Once my business in the Capital City is done, I’ll give all the pills to you!"

After Lin Jian said this, he turned and walked out of the bar.

Qin San’Er hurriedly pulled out a hundred-yuan bill, threw it on the bar counter, and chased after him!

"I’m not picking you up! If others find out I’ve been in contact with you, I wouldn’t even know how I died!" Qin San’Er said angrily.

"Do you have a choice?" Lin Jian retorted, "You dared to take such a huge risk to come and negotiate with me, which means the pills are extremely important to you, right? So, do you have a choice?"

"I..."

Qin San’Er was momentarily left speechless. But soon, he said in frustration, "You have to give me the pills in advance. If you go looking for trouble with Jin Er, you’ll definitely die. When you’re dead, where am I supposed to get the pills?"

"Oh!" Lin Jian dragged out the syllable. "It’s not that you don’t want to pick me up at the airport, but rather that you’re worried I’ll be killed by Master Jin Er, so you want to trade in advance?

"That works too. When the time comes, tell me where Master Jin Er is, and I’ll give you all the pills. That’s it!"

Qin San’Er took a deep breath. He didn’t say anything else, merely watching Lin Jian walk away.

A moment later, he also turned and left, quickly vanishing into the night. However, what he didn’t know was that less than thirty seconds after he departed, Lin Jian appeared like a ghost in the exact spot he had just stood, and then began following him!

Qin San’Er turned two street corners, walked for another five minutes, and entered a hotel. He made his way into a guest room on the seventh floor.

Meanwhile, Lin Jian had already reached the roof of the hotel, using his Divine Thought to observe Qin San’Er’s every move!

He thought Qin San’Er might have accomplices, but Qin San’Er was alone in his room. Upon returning, Qin San’Er locked the door behind him and half-lay on the bed, furrowing his brows in deep thought.

After a full five minutes, he suddenly took out his phone and dialed a number.

Lin Jian’s interest was piqued. Tailing Qin San’Er was a spur-of-the-moment decision because he didn’t know much about this man. Furthermore, he really did need a guide for his trip to the Capital City. If Qin San genuinely worked for him, then all would be well. But what if he sold him out once they were in the Capital City? Therefore, he had to keep his guard up!

Qin San’Er’s call connected. "Xiaomei, is everything alright at home?"

"San, the old man lost his temper." Over the phone, the girl’s voice was timid. "The old man cursed at you."

"What did he say?" Qin San’Er asked with a cold laugh.

"Ah, just those really awful things." Over the phone, Xiaomei seemed hesitant to repeat them.

"How awful? Say it, let me hear. It’s fine, I’m used to it," Qin San said with a chuckle.

"I’d better not. San, did you find that thing?"

"I found it, but it’s still not enough. Once I dissolve and consume all the pills, I will definitely open my Qi Sea this time."

"That’s wonderful! Once you open your Qi Sea, let’s see who will dare to look down on you then!" Xiaomei said excitedly.

Qin San shook his head. "In our family, I’m not the only one who has opened their Qi Sea. So even if I do, I need to keep a low profile and not let anyone know. Otherwise, I’ll be in immense danger!

"Therefore, I’m not planning to return to the North. Once I finish my business in the South, I’ll go straight to Yun Gui to live incognito for a few years."

"But... won’t the old man be furious?"

"Furious?" Qin San’Er let out a bitter laugh. "His son has disappeared, yet the father only gets furious instead of worried. Does he even deserve to be a father?"

Xiaomei remained silent for a long time. Qin San’Er also seemed to realize he had gotten too worked up.

"Xiaomei, do me a small favor over the next few days. Get me a car—the cheaper, the better. Once you buy it, just leave it in the airport parking lot. I might have to go back for a trip in a few days. I’ll leave as soon as I finish my business there."

"Okay, San, I’ll handle it for you. But..." Xiaomei wanted to say something more.

Qin San’Er’s eyes reddened. "Xiaomei, you have to be obedient at home. Don’t argue with them, and don’t speak up for me. You have great talent, so as long as you work hard, your future achievements will be limitless, and you’ll become the darling of the family. It’s just that I won’t be able to urge you to study your academic classes as often anymore. Remember, don’t slack off on your studies either."

"I understand, San. You must be careful." Over the phone, Xiaomei seemed to be crying, her voice breaking into sobs.

Qin San’Er simply hung up the phone. Then, with red eyes, he took out a cigarette and stood by the window to smoke.

Hearing this, Lin Jian withdrew his Divine Thought.