Shang Lin subconsciously rubbed his temples. He suddenly realized a particularly contradictory situation: in order to protect himself and return to the cultivation world, he had to constantly improve his cultivation level, but the higher his cultivation level, the easier it would be for his physical constitution to be exposed.

This is simply...

This is so worrying!!!

I really want to look up to the sky and howl to vent my frustration.

Old Man Chai wiped his face before looking at Shang Lin and asking, "And who are you? Where are you from?"

Shang Lin immediately snapped out of her daze and gave a wry smile. "I don't know if Godfather has ever heard of the cultivation world. That's where I came from, but I don't know how I transmigrated into Shang Lin's body. Maybe... our horoscopes are compatible!"

Besides this, Shang Lin really couldn't find any other reasonable explanation.

Old Man Chai agreed with this statement, but added, "It might not be a good thing that you've transmigrated into Shang Lin's body. In the future... I'm afraid many people will still be eyeing you!"

Actually, Grandpa Chai wanted to say, "For your safety, let's go back to live in a small mountain village, or even a more remote mountain area."

But when she thought of Shang Lin studying so diligently, she couldn't bring herself to say it. She couldn't very well let a modern person live like a caveman, could she?

Shang Lin suddenly pointed at She Jinxing, "Godfather, don't worry, he's very capable. No matter who we meet in the future, he can protect me."

Old Man Chai glanced at She Jinxing instinctively, "Really?!"

After spending this time together, Old Man Chai's impression of She Jinxing was that he was a gentle and meticulous young man, with no indication of any martial arts skills. However, Shang Lin trusted him so much, which suggested that he was not a simple man.

Shang Lin nodded immediately, "How could I joke about something like this? Don't worry, Godfather, you just need to rest and recover."

Old Man Chai felt a little relieved, and then asked, "What about our family's money..."

"This?" Shang Lin told Old Man Chai about the whitening and spot-fading cream in a fairly complete way, omitting the part about Xing Tianjia, "It's already selling well, and we get a share every month, so Godfather doesn't need to worry about the money."

Old Man Chai was relieved. "That's good. But they're still looking for me. If I stay with you, I'm afraid it will implicate you. I'd better go back to the village."

"No way." Shang Lin refused instantly. "I've already sold the house in the village, and if my godfather goes back alone, there will be no one to take care of him. Wouldn't that be even more dangerous? I can only study in peace if we're together."

"But……"

“No buts.” Shang Lin’s attitude was very firm, and then he pointed to She Jinxing, “Isn’t there him? Godfather, don’t worry.”

Old Man Chai disagreed, saying, "No matter how capable Xiao She is, can she take care of both of us?"

"Of course you can. Besides, we live in a society governed by the rule of law. It's not about who has the bigger fist. We can also make use of high-tech products. Godfather, you can rest assured."

"You really are... optimistic!"

She Jinxing, who hadn't spoken until now, suddenly said, "This isn't optimism, this is strength."

Old Man Chai suddenly looked at She Jinxing and asked, "If I may be so bold as to ask, are you a human being, or...?"

She Jinxing smiled slightly, displaying a style reminiscent of Shang Lin, and said firmly, "People."

Given Old Man Chai's physical condition, She Jinxing really couldn't tell him the truth. If he frightened him again, all their previous efforts would be in vain, and they wouldn't be able to get past their sect leader either!

Old Man Chai didn't doubt She Jinxing's answer; in fact, he felt a sense of relief. However, he asked, "Since you're a person, what about your family? Will they agree to your request...?"

“I have no family,” She Jinxing hurriedly interrupted Old Man Chai, “so you don’t need to worry at all.”

Old Man Chai wanted to ask, "So you don't have a job either? And no matter how powerful humans are, can they be more powerful than other species?"

But when he thought about how She Jinxing was supposed to protect Shang Lin, or even himself, at all times, he knew he couldn't go out to work. Besides, since they were being protected, how could they not be paid?

I wonder how much Shang Lin will pay for such a capable bodyguard? I also wonder if the commission from the whitening and spot-fading cream is enough? But this is a matter between Shang Lin and She Jinxing, so Old Man Chai can only choose to remain silent.

Although Old Man Chai didn't ask the question aloud, Shang Lin understood what he was thinking and said, "You really don't need to worry about money, Godfather. Besides the share of the whitening and spot-fading cream, I can also refine pills and draw talismans, so I can make money just the same."

Old Man Chai looked at Shang Lin with utter astonishment, "You can also... refine pills and draw talismans?"

Shang Lin smiled slightly, "Actually, I know quite a lot, but it's not good to show it off in front of others."

"What exactly are you in the cultivation world?" Old Man Chai suddenly realized that he hadn't gotten to the point in his questions.

Hearing Old Man Chai's tone and the way he asked the question, Shang Lin smiled again, "I am also a human in the cultivation world. I am the sect leader of the Yuntai Sect, the number one sect in the cultivation world, Shang Lin. So I really do know more."

"Then why didn't you... Oh, you were afraid of being exposed, but I already knew you weren't the original Shang Lin back then."

Old Man Chai still can't help but feel sad when he talks about this. His junior sister is gone, and now the child she risked her life for is also gone!

Shang Lin gave an awkward laugh. "I thought I was disguising myself very well back then, but I didn't expect my godfather to see through me so early on and keep playing along with my act."

"You can't say that. After all, when I look at you, I'm also looking at Shang Lin. Besides, in my heart, you are Shang Lin. Being alive is better than anything else. At least you're alive and haven't disappeared from this world."

So, Junior Sister disappeared into the world? Shang Lin had guessed this through his dreams, and the answer was pretty close to the truth. Besides, what good would happen to an anomaly who could exchange life for life?

The next second, I heard Old Man Chai say, "Then let's continue living like before."

Shang Lin was taken aback, somewhat surprised, "Godfather isn't asking anymore?"

Old Man Chai smiled with relief, "Haven't I asked everything I needed to ask? Is there anything else you want to ask me?"

"I don't have anything else to ask, but Godfather, you must never go out alone again. I'm worried they'll come looking for you again, since they don't know that Junior Sister is gone. If the situation is really as we suspect, and it's all for her demon core, then even if you tell the truth, they won't believe you. Instead, they'll think you've embezzled the demon core, which would put you in even more danger."

Old Man Chai was a little surprised, but he quickly understood what Shang Lin meant and said, "If that day ever comes, I'll say that Junior Sister has taken her child and retired to the mountains, and I'm still searching for her."