WDQK: Incredible Understanding At The Beginning

Chapter 25: First Visit to Yan City, Encounter at Divine Weapon Hall!

The next morning, horse-drawn carriages were lined up neatly at the gate of Steel Wood Manor.

On those carriages were tied massive black logs.

These enormous trees were the steel wood originally produced in Steel Wood Manor.

During this trip to Yan City, these iron trees served as a cover; however, the real purpose was to sell Yang Yuan Stones.

Lin Zhentian seemed to attach great importance to the first sale of Yang Yuan Stones.

Not only did he go out personally, but he also brought Lin Ken, Lin Mang, and nearly a hundred guards with him.

As for Lin Xiao, he continued to guard Steel Wood Manor as the Lin family's trump card.

Once Lin Zhentian confirmed that everyone was present, he immediately announced their departure, raised his whip, and rode his horse, galloping towards Yan City.

Lin Tian, Lin Dong, and Qingtan also rode horses this time.

Little Flame and Huo'er's appearances were too eye-catching.

To avoid complications, they were left in Steel Wood Manor.

At noon, the Lin family convoy, which had been speeding along the way, finally arrived at Yan City.

On the avenue leading into Yan City, there was a bustling flow of people, making it seem very lively.

Lin Dong and Qingtan were both very excited to see such a bustling city.

On the way, Lin Zhentian personally explained the distribution of forces in Yan City to Lin Tian, Lin Dong, and Qingtan, reminding them not to make enemies rashly while there.

The three readily agreed.

After the convoy entered Yan City, it stopped in front of a slightly quiet inn.

After a short rest at the inn, the Lin family convoy split into two.

Lin Zhentian and Lin Ken took two boxes of Yang Yuan Stones, while Lin Mang took a team of people to sell the steel wood.

As for Lin Tian, Lin Dong, Qingtan, and the remaining guards, they stayed at the inn.

Less than half an hour after Lin Zhentian and his companions left, Qingtan and Lin Dong found Lin Tian.

"Brother Lin Tian, let's go out for a walk. We finally came to Yan City, and it would be a shame to stay in the inn all day," Lin Dong said.

"Yes, Brother Lin Tian, let's explore! Yan City is so big; it must be more lively and fun than the trading fair in Qingyang Town," Qingtan added, looking at Lin Tian with expectation.

Lin Tian smiled and said, "Okay, let's go out for a walk."

"That's great!" Qingtan exclaimed, delighted. She walked forward, took Lin Tian's arm, and headed out.

Lin Dong was equally excited and followed the two.

The three strolled around Yan City casually, observing many people fighting in the streets.

However, the citizens of Yan City seemed very calm about such fights; many watched and cheered, as if it were a circus.

After casually looking around for a while, the trio turned and continued walking through the streets.

Eventually, they stopped outside a particularly majestic building.

On the plaque of the establishment, three large characters read "Divine Weapon Hall."

"Divine Weapon Hall?" Lin Dong said, a little surprised. "I heard you can buy all kinds of precious things here. Brother Lin Tian, let's go in and take a look."

"Okay," Lin Tian replied without objection, leading Qingtan and Lin Dong into Divine Weapon Hall.

As soon as they stepped through the door, a grand hall appeared before them.

Around the hall, many counters displayed a wide variety of goods.

The three browsed the merchandise casually, but they were not in a hurry to buy anything.

Suddenly, Lin Dong's attention was drawn to a palm-sized green cloth bag.

Lin Tian and Qingtan followed Lin Dong's gaze and soon read the product's introduction.

"Low-level Qiankun Bag, forty-eight Yang Yuan Stones."

A young servant in green noticed the interest Lin Tian and the others had in the Qiankun bag and smiled as he introduced it:

"Low-level Qiankun Bag, made of Qiankun wood, and engraved with runes by a second-level seal master."

"Don't be fooled by its small size; it can hold something as large as a counter. Carrying it with you can avoid a lot of trouble."

Lin Tian raised his eyebrows slightly and said lightly, "Fourteen Yang Yuan pills. I'll take three."

Lin Tian had a system space, and buying a Qiankun bag was merely a cover.

The young servant in green looked embarrassed upon hearing this. "We still need four Yang Yuan Stones."

According to market prices, fourteen Yang Yuan Pills were worth one hundred and forty Yang Yuan Stones.

However, Lin Dong needed only forty-two Yang Yuan Stones to refine the Yang Yuan pills using the stone talisman.

Calculating this way, buying three Qiankun Bags at the price of less than one Qiankun Bag was quite the bargain.

Lin Tian smiled and said, "If you agree, then we'll make a deal. If not, forget it."

"Well... okay. Thank you for the business, sir," the servant replied with a bittersweet smile.

Lin Tian wasted no time. He reached into his pocket and took out fourteen Yang Yuan Pills from the system space, handing them to the young man in green.

"This is your Qiankun Bags; please keep them safe," the servant said as he accepted the Yang Yuan Pills and handed three Qiankun Bags to Lin Tian.

"One for each of you, keep them," Lin Tian said, putting away one of the bags and giving the other two to Qingtan and Lin Dong, respectively.

"Thank you, Brother Lin Tian!" 

Qingtan and Lin Dong said in unison, taking the Qiankun Bags and reluctantly letting them go.

Lin Dong examined the Qiankun Bag for a moment when suddenly his eyes were drawn to the runes on the left side.

He focused intently on the strange runes, becoming immersed in them as if enchanted.

Unbeknownst to him, a strange wave emanated from his mind, and invisible mental energy seeped from his head, slowly outlining a vague rune.

That blurry rune was strikingly similar to the rune on the Qiankun Bag.

In a corner of the lobby of Divine Weapon Hall, a drowsy old man in gray sat surrounded by a messy area that seemed out of place in the otherwise orderly Divine Weapon Hall, yet no one disturbed him.

The old man, who had been dozing with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them and looked intently at Lin Dong, as if he had discovered a priceless treasure. He murmured, "What a strong spiritual talent!" 

As the old man observed Lin Tian and the others, who were about to leave Divine Weapon Hall after wandering around, his figure suddenly flashed, and he quickly appeared in front of Lin Dong and the others.

"I wonder why this old gentleman has stopped us?" Lin Tian asked, a name flashing through his mind as he took the initiative to speak.

Ignoring Lin Tian, the gray-clothed old man fixed his gaze on Lin Dong, making Lin Dong feel unnerved.

After a moment, the old man suddenly stretched out a finger and pointed it at Lin Dong's brow.

Seeing the gray-clothed man's actions, Lin Dong was startled and wanted to dodge, but to his horror, he found that he had lost control of his body at that moment!

Although Lin Tian had some suspicions about the identity of the gray-clothed old man, he couldn't just stand by and watch. He quickly formed a Wood Spirit Seal with his hands and fiercely attacked the old man's arm!

"Huh? Good aptitude!" the gray-clothed old man exclaimed in surprise, releasing a gentle force from his hand that shook Lin Tian away and explained, "I have no ill intentions."

Then, he turned his attention back to Lin Dong, a hint of surprise flashing across his serious old face. "Little guy, are you interested in becoming a talisman master?"

(End of this chapter)