Even though Shang Lin said that, everyone except the tower spirit and Ji Xiaoyao was still angry, especially Hu Tangdi, who asked again, "Then the sect leader is still planning to help Meng Zhe?"
Demon cultivators are known for their vindictiveness, at least in Hu Tangdi's opinion. Their sect leader was being far too lenient, treating them like easy targets. What was a Medicine King Cauldron? Especially since they didn't even know if it was real or not.
Seeing everyone's indignant expressions on his behalf, Shang Lin suddenly laughed. "I only said that I would help if I could, which means that if I couldn't help, there's nothing I can do. So Meng Fanyu has to accept it whether he likes it or not. Actually, I'm more curious about where he learned that puppetry can borrow lifespan from others? Oh, it seems there are other unorthodox methods besides puppetry."
She Jinxing, who had lived in the human world the longest, said, "A thousand years ago, there were some very powerful sorcerers and magicians among humans. Later, with the arrival of the Dharma-ending Age, these people gradually declined, and their mantle was not passed on. Nowadays, the talented people are only slightly more powerful than ordinary people. Even if there are truly great masters, they basically do not enter the world."
Qiu Niang said, "It's too late. Sect Leader, you should rest early so you won't be unable to get up for school tomorrow."
Qiu Niang, who absolutely obeyed and trusted Shang Lin's words and actions, truly didn't understand the point of their discussion. In her view, it was a complete waste of the sect leader's rest time.
With a week-long holiday in October, Shang Lin asked for leave again, almost forgetting that he was still a student. Only after Qiu Niang mentioned it did he remember that he still needed to continue his studies.
Hearing Qiu Niang say this, Xing Tian hurriedly chimed in, "Yes, yes, now that the matter of puppetry is over, the sect leader should indeed return to school. As for making money, we'll take care of that. The sect leader should focus on studying now. Besides, the sect leader is aiming for the top scholar title, and now is the time to lay a solid foundation. He shouldn't be arrogant."
What could Shang Lin say? He could only do as he was told. So he cooperated and said, "Alright, I'm going to rest now. You guys discuss making money as soon as possible, so you don't go hungry."
If even a little boy like Huang Li eats so extravagantly, what about the other demon cultivators? Moreover, Qiu Niang and the others also need food, and he and "Old Man Chai" need to take medicinal baths. It's true that money is needed everywhere.
Hundreds of thousands sounds like a lot, but it's still not enough to cover the expenses. And this is before I've even started refining pills; that will cost even more. So making money is of utmost urgency. As for the original owner's mother...
Shang Lin still wanted to find out, but he had lived with Old Man Chai for three years and had not found that Old Man Chai had contacted the original owner's mother. So how did the original owner separate from his mother and live with his godfather?
He couldn't figure it out for the time being, and Shang Lin didn't bother to think about it. As long as he was alive, the truth would eventually come out. In other words, this was the original owner's business, and it had nothing to do with him. He only wanted to know so that if he encountered people or things related to the original owner someday, he wouldn't be so passive.
But as soon as Shang Lin entered the bedroom, he suddenly called for She Jinxing. He had forgotten about Lin's father. It had been several days since school started, and he still hadn't asked his "cousin" to go to Lin Shengqi's house for a follow-up check-up.
Upon hearing Shang Lin's voice, She Jinxing hurriedly appeared before him, "Sect Master, what's wrong?"
Because of his poor health, Shang Lin's voice was weak and he rarely spoke loudly. So when he suddenly shouted for someone, it made She Jinxing a little worried that something had happened to him.
Shang Lin didn't understand why She Jinxing was making such a fuss. He just said, "Come with me to Lin Shengqi's house tomorrow at noon to check on his father's health. When Lin Shengqi and I go back to school, ask him if he wants to start his own business. If he does, we can provide fruit initially, and he can pay us after he sells it."
She Jinxing looked at Shang Lin with great confusion before saying, "I don't think it's appropriate."
Shang Lin was also very puzzled, "Why?"
"First of all, he has never done fruit business before and has no sales channels. If he sells it by the pound or two at the market, how much money can he make in a month? Secondly, we won't be living in the county for long. How will we supply him with fruit when we move to City C next year? It's not a problem for me to deliver some, but it's hard to explain! Most importantly, it will affect the speed at which we make money."
This kind of business where you only get paid after you sell is clearly charity work by the sect leader. If they had the ability to do it, they would have done it, but their lives have only just gotten a little better, and they were just talking about making money.
Shang Lin felt that She Jinxing made sense; he had oversimplified things. Although he was known as a genius in the cultivation world, he was not good at making money and was still relying on his disciples.
Seeing that Shang Lin had suddenly fallen silent, She Jinxing asked uncertainly, "Does the Sect Master think I'm wrong?"
"Ah, no, you're absolutely right." Shang Lin snapped back to reality. "I've been oversimplifying things, but you and I still need to go together tomorrow to see Lin's father. After all, you're the real 'old Chinese medicine doctor'."
Upon hearing the words "traditional Chinese medicine doctor," She Jinxing couldn't help but smile. "Okay."
When Shang Lin went to school the next day, he arrived almost right on time, so his deskmate Su Jinghang only gave him a puzzled look before paying attention to the lesson.
It wasn't until get out of class ended that Su Jinghang asked in a low voice, "Why are you only coming today? Isn't a seven-day holiday long enough? Meng Zhe also suddenly took leave. What's going on with you guys? Did you plan to skip class together?"
For graduating students, they really wouldn't ask for leave unless absolutely necessary. Even if they were sick, they would have to come as long as they weren't completely exhausted. That's why Su Jinghang was so puzzled.
Lin Shengqi knew a little about Shang Lin's family situation, so he hurriedly came over and asked in a low voice, "Did something happen at home that caused you to ask for leave?"
Shang Lin was prepared, so he answered casually, "Well, my godfather has some eye problems. Do you know why Meng Zhe took leave?"
Lin Shengqi and Su Jinghang shook their heads in unison. Lin Shengqi said, "He left right after school last night without even having a chance to say anything. We wanted to ask you what happened, but you don't have his phone number, and Meng Zhe's phone is off."
Shang Lin paused slightly. He hadn't done anything to Meng Fanyu, so why was Meng Zhe... avoiding him? If that were true, would he really stop studying because of it?
No, no, no, Meng Fanyu probably won't tell Meng Zhe about what happened yesterday. So, did something happen at home when he suddenly came home? Or did something happen to him personally?
However, since Meng Zhe was not there, Shang Lin said to Lin Shengqi, "I'll go to your house at noon."
Lin Shengqi, "..."
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