Zombie Bodyguard

Chapter 1924 - 1921: Immortal Medicine Building

The young disciple saluted the man, saying, "Brother Cheng, I just saw Zhang Lingyu, Uncle Master, and Lin Tian walking by Baihua Pool."

"Walking, so what? Can you say something important? Why talk about trivial matters?" Zhang Zhicheng glared, but unfortunately his eyes were swollen and wouldn’t open wide, yet he was still very angry.

Of course, he was angry. Two beauties strolling together, embracing from both sides, is a dream for many men, let alone one of them is the Zhang Lingyu he wants to pursue.

Lin Tian arrived at the Zhang Family, not only winning over Zhang Lingyu but also that unruly Uncle Master. Zhang Zhicheng couldn’t understand how Zhang Ruyan, Uncle Master, a woman so extreme and proud, could be attracted to Lin Tian?

The young disciple seemed oblivious to Zhang Zhicheng’s expression and continued excitedly, "Brother Cheng, listen, they weren’t just walking. Just now Lin Tian even approached the Immortal Crane and touched it, without any resistance from the crane. Isn’t this a strange event?"

"Impossible!" Zhang Zhicheng stood up abruptly, deeply frowning, "Immortal Crane never allows strangers near, not even us. Few from the Zhang Family earn its recognition."

"The old men treasure Immortal Crane greatly and trust them intensely, believing that those recognized by Immortal Crane must be sincere and true. Remember, when Zhang Lingyu earned the Immortal Crane’s recognition, many old men favored her. Otherwise, how could she, as a woman, sit as the Heavenly Master’s Successor?"

His brows furrowed even deeper, jealousy evident.

The young disciple’s eyes darted as he whispered, "Brother Cheng, isn’t the main reason that Zhang Lingyu became Heavenly Master’s Successor not just from winning competitions but also because she earned recognition from the Magic Artifact, the White Tiger Seal? Is that true?"

Zhang Zhicheng’s face twitched as he spoke with venom, "Who cares how she got it? I told you to monitor Lin Tian, why so much nonsense?"

The young disciple donned a smile, chuckling, "That’s all for now. I was just too surprised and hurried back to inform you, Brother Cheng."

"Oh, by the way, Zhang Lingyu seemed very impressed by this and her fondness for Lin Tian has grown, their relationship..."

The young disciple wanted to elaborate, but Zhang Zhicheng’s expression turned stern, shouting angrily, "So much damn nonsense, get out and continue monitoring Lin Tian." The disciple had to shut his mouth and promptly leave.

Zhang Zhicheng sat back down, gripping the chair tightly, his face shadowed and his teeth clenched, "Damn it! Damn it... Lin Tian, you’re hogging all the limelight, but one day I’ll have you fall from grace! Zhang Lingyu is mine, the Heavenly Master’s position is mine too!"

By Baihua Pool, Zhang Ruyan gestured to Lin Tian. Understanding her meaning, Lin Tian tossed her the jade bottle. Zhang Ruyan opened it, leaned in to sniff, and so did Zhang Lingyu, both surprised by the fragrant scent of the Immortal Crane’s blood.

However, Zhang Ruyan’s next move stunned Lin Tian. She took out an identical jade bottle and poured half the Immortal Crane’s blood into it, tucking it away at her waist with no courtesy whatsoever.

Seeing Lin Tian’s odd expression, Zhang Ruyan glanced at him and casually said, "It’s the Zhang Family’s Immortal Crane blood. What, do you have an opinion?"

"Ahem, of course, no opinion. Brother Immortal Crane, oh no, Immortal Crane Beauty naturally belongs to the Zhang Family, so does the Immortal Crane blood. You need it, fair enough. What’s left is sufficient for refining medicine." What else could Lin Tian say? He could only let her take it, especially not in front of Zhang Lingyu.

Zhang Ruyan handed the other half back to Lin Tian, smiling slyly, "With this Immortal Crane blood, I can further improve the Flower Vine, making it harder for you to escape."

Lin Tian’s face darkened at this woman. Last time using the Flower Vine almost caused some trouble; he didn’t expect her to want to strengthen it. What exactly was she planning?

"Let’s go, why daze off? We’re heading to the medicine library." Zhang Lingyu tugged at Lin Tian, reminding him, who then noticed Zhang Ruyan had walked on ahead.

Under the guidance of the two women, Lin Tian turned through several corridors to reach a uniquely designed courtyard, the garden’s flowers and trees carefully pruned, a classic Southern garden style.

Within the courtyard stood a tower-like building, with a plaque on the front reading "Immortal Medicine Building," with words on either side: "Lead and mercury are ultimate medicines now; Kan and Li unite as elixir today."

"Lead," "Kan," "Li" are ancient magician terms, often appearing in medicine refining; this couplet proves the Zhang Family ancestors knew how to refine medicine.

However, the Immortal Medicine Building’s doors were closed tightly. Zhang Lingyu went up and knocked; after a while, the doors slowly opened to reveal an old man with white hair and beard.

A slovenly old man, his hair long, beard long, seemingly ages since maintenance, yet his robe was clean and his eyes remarkably bright despite age.

"Elder Yao..." The two women both greeted.

Lin Tian found this intriguing. From the moment Zhang Ruyan entered Zhang Family, apart from speaking to Zhang Heyuan, she was very cold towards others, showing no cordiality, not even to the Great Elder, yet she performed junior greetings to this old man.

It was Lin Tian’s first time seeing her treating a Zhang Family member so respectfully, which deviated from her usual behavior.

"Two lasses, what brings you to the Immortal Medicine Building?" The old man called them lasses, disregarding their rank, showing no surprise at Zhang Ruyan’s presence, quite unsentimental, seemingly ignoring Lin Tian.

"Elder Yao, I’ve come to retrieve some herbs," Zhang Lingyu replied earnestly.

"If so, then enter." The old man was surprisingly agreeable, not causing trouble, waving them in.

Zhang Ruyan and Zhang Lingyu entered; when it was Lin Tian’s turn, the old man extended his hand to stop him, "You’re not a member of the Zhang Family, you shouldn’t enter."

Zhang Lingyu paused, turned with a smiling face, and said, "Elder Yao, Lin Tian is my friend, please make an exception."

"Boyfriend is still not allowed, unless he’s your husband, is he?" The old man squinted at Lin Tian, half-closed eyes assessing.

This caused Zhang Lingyu’s face to flush red, softly clarifying, "I’m not married yet, how could..."

"Lin Tian, don’t you have Zhang Heyuan’s token? Take it out." Zhang Ruyan also turned back, reminding.

Lin Tian then remembered the token Old Man Zhang gave him that night was still on him, quickly retrieving it.

The old man glanced at it, not verifying its authenticity, simply waving them in, "Come in."

"Thank you, Elder Yao," Zhang Lingyu smiled sweetly in gratitude.

"You lass, don’t try to flatter the old man. Speak, this time do you want rare herbs again? The usual routine applies: without a proper reason, don’t try to snag them." The old man strolled a few steps in, slowly speaking.