He Ate a Divine Dragon-Chapter 475 - 473

Shen Jingzhe stopped, his gaze full of impatience as he looked at Lin Xiao.

Lin Xiao paid her no mind. He smiled and said, "I've got to step out for a bit. I'm counting on you to protect my wife!"

"Hmph, you make it sound as if I don't have to protect her when you're here!"

Damn it. This woman is indirectly calling my cultivation trash. But she's not wrong. Compared to her, my cultivation really is trash.

However, her words solidified Lin Xiao's resolve to reclaim his cultivation as soon as possible. Seeing her displeased look, Lin Xiao gave her a thumbs-up and turned to leave the villa.

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Just as Bei Kuang finished preparing the food and drinks, Lin Xiao appeared before him.

"Dragon Lord, the food and drink are simple. I hope you won't mind!" Bei Kuang said with a laugh.

"No need to be so modest, old man!"

Bei Kuang laughed heartily. "Dragon Lord, please have a seat!"

Lin Xiao nodded. After they both sat down, Bei Kuang eagerly began pouring wine for Lin Xiao. The two of them started drinking one cup after another.

After a few rounds of drinks, Bei Kuang laughed. "Dragon Lord, there's something I just can't wrap my head around!"

"What's that?"

"Don't be upset when I say this!"

"Go ahead and say it. I'll decide if I'm upset after I hear it!" Lin Xiao said with a smile.

Bei Kuang was amused. "Well, it's like this, Dragon Lord. With your status and background, you could easily get Miss Su a cushy job. Why insist on her staying at the bar? That place attracts all sorts of shady characters. Of course, I know nothing untoward will happen with your protection, but I just don't understand your purpose in doing this!"

Lin Xiao took a swig of his drink. "It's a long story. My wife has to stay at the bar because it's a test from her family. Only by managing the bar successfully can she reclaim what is rightfully hers. I've actually tried to persuade her more than once. I've even secretly built a business empire for her behind the scenes. All she has to do is say the word, and I'll hand it over to her in a heartbeat!"

Bei Kuang's face showed his sudden understanding.

"No wonder. But Dragon Lord, I still think you should try to persuade Miss Su. The number of martial artists frequenting the bar is increasing. Although they're all worthless scrubs for now, who's to say a true master won't show up someday? I'm just worried that one day, if a few top-tier experts arrive, it could spell serious trouble!"

Lin Xiao smiled. "You're just beating around the bush because you're worried about me, aren't you?"

Bei Kuang scratched his head. "You saw right through me, Dragon Lord. I actually wanted to urge you to get your cultivation back as soon as possible. After all, the cultivation within Miss Su's Dantian is an irresistible temptation for any cultivator!"

"Damn it, I want to as well, but this sort of thing requires a process, doesn't it?"

Bei Kuang nodded vigorously. "Dragon Lord, you're right, it does require a process. Rest assured, I will serve you well!"

"That's what I like to hear!" Lin Xiao said with a smile.

With that, the two clinked their glasses and drained their cups in one gulp.

Lin Xiao put down his cup and said casually, "Bei Kuang, I have a task for you."

"Dragon Lord, just say the word!"

"When you go to work tomorrow, test Shang Tuo's cultivation for me. See what level he has reached!"

"As you command!"

The two continued drinking for a while longer.

Bei Kuang suddenly said, "My lord, if that trash poses any threat to you, just let me know. I'll snuff him out at a moment's notice!"

This old man was saying the exact same thing as Shen Jingzhe.

Lin Xiao laughed. "No rush. Let him keep up his act for now. When he can't maintain the charade any longer, we'll deal with him then."

"Understood!"

The drinking session lasted for over two hours. Having enjoyed himself thoroughly, Lin Xiao stood up to take his leave. Bei Kuang saw him out of the villa, and Lin Xiao waved goodbye.

He was walking back to his own villa at a leisurely pace when a dark figure suddenly approached from the opposite direction. Although the figure was still far away, Lin Xiao recognized him at a glance in the dim light. It was Shang Tuo.

What's he doing here?

Lin Xiao quickened his pace to meet him. "Shang Tuo, what a coincidence!" Lin Xiao called out when they were still a few meters apart.

Shang Tuo didn't seem surprised to see Lin Xiao there. He chuckled and said, "Indeed, it is. Still up this late?"

"You could say the same for yourself."

Shang Tuo smiled. "I couldn't sleep, so I decided to take a walk."

"Oh, are you staying here?" Lin Xiao asked with a smile.

Shang Tuo nodded. "I like peace and quiet. I heard this area is serene, so I planned on buying a place. But Mei'er refused to take any money, so for now, you could say I'm staying here for free!" As he said this, Shang Tuo gave a somewhat embarrassed smile.

Lin Xiao shrugged. "It is quiet here. Since neither of us can sleep, why don't we chat for a bit? I'm not tired either."

"Sure. I saw a pavilion on my way here. Let's go there." 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Lin Xiao nodded.

The two walked one after the other to a pavilion built over the water. Under the moonlight, carp swam merrily in the pond below.

Though they had come to chat, neither of them spoke. Shang Tuo simply stared blankly at the free-swimming carp before suddenly smiling. "Wouldn't it be nice," he said, "if people could live as freely as these fish?"

"What, you don't think your life is free enough? Living in the mountains year-round, doing as you please... You have no idea how many people envy you."

Shang Tuo smiled. "Everyone has their own kind of freedom."

Lin Xiao nodded, then said, "Let me ask you a cliché question."

"Ask away."

"My master often said you were a young genius. What realm is your cultivation at now?"

"Me? It's not worth mentioning," Shang Tuo explained. "Besides, there's no such thing as a young genius. It's just a matter of putting in the time."

"You're being too modest."

"I'm not, really. To be honest, when I was very young, I had to train for over ten hours a day. You know, the first time I heard of you, all I felt was envy. For years, I looked to you as my goal and trained like a madman, but your talent is simply too immense. No matter how hard I tried to catch up, it was futile."

Lin Xiao smiled. "You flatter me. Right now, you could kill me in an instant."

Shang Tuo didn't deny it, but he didn't elaborate either, turning his gaze back to the carp in the water.

After another moment of silence, Shang Tuo suddenly turned and smiled at Lin Xiao. "Aren't you incredibly curious why I suddenly came to Jinling City?"

Lin Xiao smiled and countered, "Didn't you already explain at Wangjiang Tower this afternoon?"

"That was a lie, actually."

"Oh? So you came to Jinling City for another reason?"

"That's right. I do have a purpose."

"What purpose?"

Shang Tuo grinned. "Your wife."

Lin Xiao laughed.