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Chapter 7: Lin Clan Exclusive Grave Robber
One day, although the outing did not start well and they encountered people right away, meeting Liu Haitao was a delightful surprise for Lian Yun and his companions.
Under Lin Nan's orders, after driving out some young masters and pleasure-seekers from the establishment, the main hall was transformed within half an hour under the arrangement of numerous female spirits.
Despite a slight chill in the air, the atmosphere was resplendent and dignified, making it quite inviting.
Only then did Lin Feiyu nod in satisfaction.
Afterward, Liu Haitao warmly invited Lian Yun and the others for a drink. However, Lian Yun and his companions politely declined.
It wasn't that they were unwilling to drink with Liu Haitao; it was simply that they could not consume alcohol.
The Spirit served as a unique memory medium, a distorted Magnetorheological Fluid. While the Armed Ghost Hunter utilized spiritual energy, it could also be viewed as a pure Magnetic Flow, merely distributed throughout the physical body.
For an Armed Ghost Hunter, maintaining a clear mind was essential to avoid unexpected incidents, such as a Ghost Slave's betrayal.
Though having one or two drinks would not pose a significant issue, Liu Haitao understood their situation. After all, even though Lin Feiyu and his companions came from prominent families, with China's vast population, without exceptional self-control, they could not achieve their esteemed reputations.
As for Lian Yun, if he enjoyed drinking too much, he would have likely been lost in drunkenness for three years by now.
Thus, Lian Yun and his companions opted for tea instead of wine. After their toast, they bid farewell to Liu Haitao, stating there was no need to see them off.
The four of them then left together. Upon reaching the Cloud Emperor Palace, each of them wore expressions that conveyed their satisfaction with the journey.
Lin Feiyu and Lin Nan quickly reined in their thoughts, revealing a hint of embarrassment.
"Young Master Yu, why didn't you seek me out when Nanzi came to the Ghost Market?"
A figure stood at the entrance, an elderly man with sweat-stained clothes and a somewhat proud demeanor, speaking in a deep voice.
The old man was known to Lian Yun; he was Mao Youdao, the Lin family's dedicated Grave Robber.
Being the Lin family's dedicated Grave Robber did not mean he belonged exclusively to them. It simply meant that if someone from the Lin family came, he would prioritize finding suitable Ghost Slaves for them.
Members of the Lin family rarely visited the Ghost Market, yet almost everyone, including Lin Feiyu and his companions, had one or two Ghost Slaves that they found particularly useful, all sourced from this old man.
When selecting Ghost Slaves, he primarily focused on compatibility with human nature rather than solely on their abilities.
He had the confidence to be proud; despite his dissatisfaction with the current situation, the sweat on his brow indicated that he had been waiting for quite some time. He was indeed a person of good manners.
Moreover, considering that he had taken the initiative to assist and was an elderly man of high moral standing, it was only natural for Lin Feiyu and Lin Nan to feel a twinge of shame.
Lin Feiyu hurriedly cupped his hands in apology. "I apologize for making Mr. Mao wait. It is indeed my fault; I hope you can forgive me!"
"We came to the Ghost Market today primarily to help Yun find one or two Ghost Slaves. I intended to seek you out as well, but my younger brother has his own preferences regarding the slaves..."
"That is quite fitting!" Mao Youdao remarked as he glanced at Lian Yun and the dark figure on his shoulder. A flicker of surprise crossed his eyes, but his demeanor remained calm as he nodded.
Lian Yun also bowed respectfully and sincerely said, "In my youth, I was ignorant and unaware of the wonders of the Ghost Market. I rejected your kind offer, and I hope you can forgive me!"
At that time, Mao Youdao had indeed considered finding a few Ghost Slaves for Lian Yun. However, the young Lian Yun was solely focused on subduing his own Ghost Slave and did not wish for others to capture or select slaves for him, which led him to decline Mao Youdao's recommendations. Looking back now, he realized he had been somewhat foolish and ignorant.
"Hmph! I wonder what kind of Ghost Slave Young Master Yun needs now?" Mao Youdao, recalling past events, felt a surge of pride and irritation.
Lian Yun continued to bow and said, "Today I have acquired three Ghost Friends and have no desire for more! Thank you for your kindness; I hope you can overlook my shortcomings!"
"Ha! I actually think there is a Spirit that would suit Young Master Yun very well!"
"If you recommend it, I would be willing to go take a look!"
"Uh... that's all from me!" The old man was initially angry but now felt somewhat awkward and reluctant.
"Haha!" Lin Nan couldn't help but laugh out loud!
However, after his laughter subsided, he, along with Lian Yun, Lin Feiyu, and Sun Chendong, simultaneously bowed to Mao Youdao in a show of respect.
Mao Youdao didn't need such formalities; he could have arrogantly picked any Spirit for Lian Yun to ease the awkwardness of deliberately making things difficult for him.
After all, the Grave Robber had an unbeatable excuse!
That was because when selecting Ghost Slaves, even if the Ghost Slave was not suitable for the client, the Grave Robber could always argue that the client had hidden secrets that prevented him from choosing the right Ghost Slave.
After all, every person harbors some secrets that are not meant to be revealed.
No matter how the guest might argue, the Grave Robber could firmly hold onto this point, placing himself in an invulnerable position.
However, Mao Youdao did not casually point out a Spirit to Lian Yun, which indicated that he had no intention of causing harm.
It was evident that although he was proud and arrogant, he was also a person of integrity. Thus, it was only natural for Lian Yun, Lin Feiyu, Lin Nan, and Sun Chendong to respect him.
Feeling somewhat embarrassed, Mao Youdao still refused to admit any fault and said, "Young Master Yun, if you have any needs, I will select something for you soon!"
"The younger generation has no intention of seeking another servant; I hope you can forgive me!" This statement indicated that he had deliberately opposed Mao Youdao earlier, providing the elder with a way to save face.
However, the other party seemed unappreciative. With a dismissive snort, he turned and left!
"Although Mr. Mao is somewhat stubborn, he is indeed a person of noble character!" Lin Feiyu remarked with a smile.
Lian Yun smiled lightly, but his expression suddenly turned cold. With a single wave of his hand, several broken branches scattered along the roadside flew up like arrows and swiftly reached Mao Youdao's side!
The branches emitted a bright sword light as they spun around Mao Youdao, creating a dazzling spectacle.
At the moment Lian Yun made his move, across the street in a Ghost Slave shop, a worker seemed to have made an error and accidentally bumped into several Ghost Slave cages!
In an instant, several Spirit-level Ghost Kings escaped from their cages and began attacking the pedestrians outside the shop.
At that moment, for reasons unknown, there was only one person standing at the entrance of the shop across the street—Mao Youdao.
Several ghost kings, their faces twisted in rage, lunged toward Mao Youdao.
However, before they could get close, they found Mao Youdao enveloped in countless Sword Intents, leaving no gaps for them to exploit!
Realizing the situation had changed, the ghost kings hurriedly retreated, preparing to scatter.
Yet, unbeknownst to them, outside the Cloud Emperor Palace, the street stretching nearly a hundred meters was filled with Spirits!
Most were humanoid, some were animals, and there were many large entities that resembled buildings.
Just as the ghost kings were about to disperse, nearly a hundred Spirits suddenly moved. In the next moment, the fleeing ghost kings were torn apart by the Spirits.
This scene was shocking, and the chilling wails sent shivers down one's spine.
"Impudent! Who dares to drive away ghosts and fight in the Ghost Market? Do you think that strength allows you to disregard Alliance Law?"
(End of Chapter)
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