In his haste, Meng Zhe didn't explain to his father why he was in the police station, only telling him to come quickly. So, upon seeing Shang Lin, Meng Fanyu instinctively thought that he would resolve the matter of Meng Fanyu using puppetry on him through official channels.

But seeing the injuries on her son's face and his dirty school uniform, she was overcome with worry and rushed over to ask, "What happened? Did you get into a fight?"

While wiping the blood from his nose with the tissue the hat-wearing sister gave him, Meng Zhe replied, "Shang Lin and I were going back to school when that guy suddenly jumped out and tried to rob us. We couldn't reason with him, so we started fighting. In the end, he pretended to be crazy to escape punishment."

But no matter how much the man pretended to be crazy, Uncle Hat wouldn't let him go. The reason was that this man was actually a wanted criminal with a 30,000 yuan reward online who had fled to their county.

Good heavens, this was something Shang Lin hadn't anticipated. His original intention was to create an opportunity for Meng Zhe to save him, so as to extend his lifeline and send the thief to the police station. However, he didn't expect that the thief was a big fish, which was a lucky break.

No, it should be said that being with people with strong luck can turn bad things into good things. If we could bring Meng Zhe into the Yuntai Sect, everything they do would be smooth sailing and bring them wealth.

However, the Meng family has a unique family skill, and even if they have declined, they may not necessarily switch to another family. Moreover, Meng Fanyu has used puppetry on me before. Even if I could put aside my grudges and sincerely accept Meng Zhe into the family, that person probably wouldn't agree.

What a pity.

Uncle Hat, who offered a reward of 30,000 yuan, said it would take at least three working days to reach their county. He suggested that Meng Zhe and Shang Lin go to the hospital for a check-up first, just in case there were any unknown injuries that could delay treatment.

Once outside the police station, Shang Lin hurriedly said, "I don't need a medical check-up. Meng Zhe has been protecting me all along. Uncle, please take him to get checked out."

Meng Fanyu glanced at Shang Lin, then at "Old Man Chai" beside him, and finally chose to remain silent. He then quickly took his son to the hospital for a check-up.

The hospital in the small county only had two doctors on duty at night, who could only give a cursory examination and couldn't perform any tests that required machines. In the end, Meng Fanyu had no choice but to take his son home and examine him himself.

Meng Zhe said, "I'm fine. That man was acting strangely and didn't seem very strong. He probably just wanted money and didn't really mean to hurt us."

At the time, Meng Zhe didn't have time to think much about it. Afterwards, he felt a strong sense of unease, but he couldn't quite put his finger on what it was. However, apart from a nosebleed and a few blows to his body, he definitely didn't have any internal injuries.

Even though Meng Zhe said that, Meng Fanyu still asked with great concern, "Why are you with Shang Lin? He didn't do anything to you, did he?"

Meng Zhe paused, instantly realizing what his father meant. He couldn't help but smile bitterly. "If Shang Lin wanted to do something to me, he would have done it already. Besides, he treats me the same as before. On the contrary, I don't know how to face him. He treated me to hot pot after school today, which was to talk about that matter."

Meng Fanyu's expression tightened. "What did he say?"

“He said he believes I won’t harm him and understands your desperate attempt to prolong my life, but he can’t agree with it.” Meng Zhe looked at his father with utmost seriousness. “Shang Lin is an unfathomable person. Let’s keep our distance from him.”

Meng Fanyu didn't think there was anything wrong with his son's judgment. On the contrary, among all the generations of the Meng family, only his son was the most outstanding, which was probably why he died young.

Besides, I've already experienced firsthand how unfathomable Shang Lin is. But no matter how talented he is, he's still quite old. Or does he have an unfathomable family background?

There are many powerful families living in seclusion in the city, and even more of their younger generations go out to gain experience. But to gain experience in a small county town... isn't that a bit strange? Moreover, Shang Lin's guardian is a godfather with poor eyesight. What about the man and woman who came to his house before?

Meng Fanyu carefully recalled Old Man Chai's appearance and suddenly said quite objectively, "Indeed, we should keep our distance. Shang Lin is too different from others, and so is his godfather. Even though his eyesight is not good, he doesn't look like a middle-aged man tormented by illness. The aura around that man is as if nothing can bend him."

Meng Zhe didn't want to talk about Shang Lin anymore, and only said, "I'm sleepy. I have to go to school tomorrow. We only have a few months left to spend together, so I'll just be careful."

Meng Fanyu, "..."

He wanted to say, "It was Dad who made a mistake. Otherwise, if Shang Lin were so capable, or if his godfather were so capable, he could probably help you or point us in the right direction. We wouldn't be in such a passive position now."

When Shang Lin came, he made a good promise to help if he could, but how and when would he help? He didn't say a word about it, probably just making empty promises.

However, Meng Zhe left immediately after speaking, and Meng Fanyu ultimately held back. Who could have imagined that Shang Lin was extraordinary, truly extraordinary? Regret now wouldn't change anything!

Shang Lin went home as if nothing had happened to prepare for a medicinal bath. Xing Tian stood at the bathroom door and asked him with some concern, "Sect Master, were you hurt just now? Why did you rush up too? I saw Meng Zhe was quite protective of you."

Shang Lin smiled at Xing Tian, ​​"It would be strange if I didn't rush up. If you're going to put on an act, you have to do it properly, otherwise what if you get caught? Besides, I'm perfectly fine, what are you worried about?"

Xing Tian said with some dissatisfaction, "How can I not worry? You are our sect leader, our strong pillar of strength. We can't afford to take any risks. Besides, you're young and not in good health. And why would the sect leader do this? It would be so easy to send that person to the police station. It would just be a phone call. Why go through all this trouble?"

Shang Lin spoke frankly, "I want to help Meng Zhe prolong his life, but I don't want him to know. However, this little thing is far from enough. The 30,000 yuan must also be donated to those who need it most."

Xing Tian looked at Shang Lin with great confusion, "How did this come to Meng Zhe's lifeline? Although 30,000 yuan is not a lot, it is not a small amount for most people in the county. Can he really bear to part with it?"

That is indeed a problem, but Shang Lin said, "If he can't bear to part with it, I will donate it."

Xing Tian was even more confused now, "Can your donation replace Meng Zhe?"

Shang Lin smiled confidently and began filling the bathtub with water. "We got the reward money together. Our fates are intertwined, so my donation is about the same as his."

Xing Tian paused for a moment, then suddenly his eyes lit up. "Sect Master, I've suddenly thought of a more profitable way."

Shang Lin asked instinctively, "Through what means?"