Chapter 2, Secret Techniques

Lin Xin took it, and inside were some heavy copper coins and pieces of silver.

Who

Lin Xin looked at the innocent-faced An Ying. This person was illiterate and lacked education. Although her intellect was better than that of the Lu Yun siblings, it was still limited. The undisguised affection on her face made it clear that she had long been deeply in love with Lin Xin, the identity he originally held.

"Uncle Hao, what brings you here?" Lin Xinru stood up, disregarding the mud on her backside, and asked in a calm tone. She had completely adopted about eighty to ninety percent of her previous manner of speaking.

The old rules of the Jianghu!" An Ying exclaimed loudly. After saying this, she glanced at Lin Xin with a hint of unease.

"After waiting for so many days, have you finally decided to reveal your secret technique?" The figure's voice carried a hint of coldness

Waiting for Huo Hengdao to exit, An Ying sheathed her sword, and only then did Lin Xin feel a great sense of relief in his heart. At this moment, Lu Yu ran out from the room, starting to gather the weapons and silver on the ground, while Lu Yun also brought a bucket of water to begin cleaning the bloodstains on the floor

Lin Xin then recalled that the medical technology of this era was quite poor, and many medications had ineffective preservation, necessitating immediate use. Moreover, some commonly used external injury medications were very expensive. Due to the lack of assembly line mass production, the costs were significantly high

Bang

Today, recalling that booklet, he suddenly felt a glimmer of hope in his heart

Usually, he would go down the mountain to fetch these things, but now ...? ... He is no longer the original Lin Xinru, but Lin Xin. How can he return to see his parents here again

The Lin family is a well-known prominent clan in the vicinity, with numerous descendants, naturally possessing a formidable force to protect their family estate. Compared to the Hong Song Sect, they are significantly stronger. Just the guard team alone consists of over a hundred men, each a skilled soldier. With just a dozen or so of them surrounding, even a small expert like An Ying would find it impossible to escape.

What is the use of hiding in such a dilapidated dojo? The Lin family will eventually have to return and inherit the family business.

Lin Xin had no experience at all, and he nodded slightly at her, indicating that she should handle it herself. Most of the memories lingering in his mind were of those who had come to challenge but ended up having to leave compensation. However, this was the first time he encountered such a situation, and his heart was pounding, feeling extremely nervous, so he could only leave it entirely to An Ying to resolve

He found a place to sit down, gazing at the already dimming sky, feeling a wave of confusion in his heart

Suddenly, a hand struck fiercely on his shoulder

In An Ying's room, the oil lamp flickers brightly, as if she is diligently studying

Lin Xinru was born into a wealthy merchant family. From a young age, she was literate and educated, and with her decent appearance, she managed the dojo reasonably well. Living without worries about food and clothing, in an era where literacy and education were considered a luxury, she truly represented a high-caliber talent

Upon returning to the room, he looked around and confirmed that there was no one present. He then listened carefully to the sounds outside, ensuring that no one was approaching nearby.

Sitting at the entrance of the dojo, he gazed at the gray stone steps that extended downward, wishing to simply sit quietly like this and have a good rest

"Please tidy yourself up. Is there any part of you that is injured?" he asked

The person who arrived was a middle-aged man dressed entirely in black, with a bushy beard. He wore a short knife at his waist, and a character for 'Lin' was embroidered on his chest. He was strong and robust, appearing exceptionally fierce.

Thinking of this, he added another sentence

"Hiss... such a big mosquito..." Lin Xin was speechless, feeling that his neck was already somewhat swollen

In the midst of his busyness, he went up the mountain to gather a few types of herbs that he could recognize, crushed them, and applied them to An Ying.

It hurts a little bit

He glanced at the dilapidated red pine and the sign of the library.

Lu Yun, as usual, started a fire to cook and prepare meals, while An Ying returned to her room to cultivate. Lin Xin found himself with little to do.

Lin Hao let out a sigh

This is indeed a substantial amount. Lin Xin calculated based on the prices he remembered, and the silver is roughly equivalent to over 10,000 RMB. The weapons are also exorbitantly priced; although there are only three knives in total, each knife costs no less than 7,000 to 8,000 RMB. Especially in an environment where such weapons are regulated by sects and government authorities, they are even more valuable yet hard to come by. In total, this amounts to over 30,000 in income. Especially in an environment where such weapons are regulated by sects and government authorities, they are even more valuable yet hard to come by. In total, this amounts to over 30,000 in income

I understand

"It is the leg..." An Ying lowered her head, her voice as soft as a mosquito, "I trouble you, Senior Brother..."

Bang

Where? Let me show you. Lin Xin can be considered half a medical professional; he exhaled and walked over to prepare to show her.

The master has asked me to inform you that this has gone on long enough. It is time to go home

Is it some kind of secret skill? In fact, he has long envied his junior sister's small return to origin skill. Apart from his junior sister, neither he nor his brother Lu Yun can practice it, seemingly due to incompatible physiques

"Lu Yu, go get some medicine and apply it for her." That was the only arrangement he could make

The bloodstain on his neck felt somewhat damp

Lin Xin was startled and turned around abruptly, only to see a tall figure standing behind him, looking at him with a cold smile

Sigh... recalling the words of that old man on his deathbed, at this moment, this dojo is under his command. Lin Xin suddenly felt no fear towards the gleaming sword in An Ying's hand and let out a long sigh

"Young Master? What are you doing sitting here?" Upon seeing Lin Xin, the man was momentarily taken aback.

Are you... Uncle Lin Hao?" Lin Xinru quickly recalled the corresponding person from her memory

Although the Xiaoguiyuan skill of the Red Pine Gate is merely a sparse and ordinary technique, it is not something that everyone can practice; it requires a certain level of aptitude and physical constitution to cultivate.

And this is merely a weak force of the Lin family

Lin Hao nodded slightly, but his expression was somewhat grave

Watching Lin Hao quickly move away, he sat for a while before turning around and walking into the mountain gate

He then crawled under his own bed, where he found a hidden door in the wall on the inside of the bed. He gently pried it open and discovered a small yellow booklet along with some broken silver coins.

As a local tycoon, Old Master Lin Zhiwen naturally looks down upon the nearly bankrupt Hongsongmen.

"Go back and take another look; perhaps there are some secrets hidden within."

An Ying's face immediately flushed red, and she became somewhat shy and hesitant.

There are not many people in the yard, but faint voices can be heard coming from the kitchen, as if the Lu siblings are handling something.

The red pine door is not held in high regard at home, and naturally, he is looked down upon for learning martial arts here

Let's put this matter on hold for now ... ... Lin Xin also has a rough understanding of several types of herbs that can treat external injuries, as well as anti-inflammatory medicines such as dandelion.

"Where is your leg injured?" However, since he had already spoken up, his cheeks flushed slightly, and he decided to persist.

This is not good news for Lin Xin, as it should be noted that the previous Lin Xin had escaped to the mountains precisely to avoid the arrangements made by his family

Arriving at this place inexplicably, he also did not know what he should do

If An Ying is not by my side

Suddenly, he caught a glimpse of a shadow faintly appearing on the stone steps, rapidly approaching the dojo.

Even for children of the rivers and lakes, one should be a bit less constrained; such disregard is somewhat abrupt

"Alright, this is the example money for this month." Lin Hao took a small black pouch from behind and handed it to Lin Xin

Shaking his head, Lin Xin walked towards his room, recalling the earlier incident at the Hengdao Gate, and coupled with the news he heard today, he increasingly felt that the world had become unsafe.

Sigh... Lin Xin sighed again. Suddenly, he felt that he was somewhat adapting to life in this world

Never mind, this time I will take care of it. I am here to inform you that recently someone from the Shu family has arrived, and the master may be busy for a while. Please extend a warm welcome to the esteemed guests. Things have not been very peaceful lately, and there are not enough people at home, so try to stay away from the mountain as much as possible.

He clearly remembers that every time he returned home, among the several children in the family, he, as the eldest brother, was the only one who did not engage in proper work. The other younger siblings had already begun to manage the family finances and personnel, generating income and profits, while he still extended his hand to the family for money, never being frugal with his expenditures

Am I not also here to learn martial arts?

Whether or not to go back is my own business. There is no need for the old man to interfere

Lin Hao, one of the three strongest guardians among the martial artists of the Lin family, is renowned for his swift strikes with a short knife, making a name for himself in several cities. He is one of the skilled experts recruited by the Lin family

"The medicine is gone, I can only go down the mountain to buy more..." Lu Yu replied softly

Lin Xin felt a chill in her heart as she saw Lin Hao finish speaking and then turn to leave, his movements light and agile, which made her feel a twinge of envy... She also felt a vague sense of vigilance; this environment was not as safe as she had imagined

"Young master, be cautious. Recently, it seems that someone may have set their sights on our Lin family. This time, the master has invited experts from the Shu family to assist us precisely for this matter," he said in a lowered voice.

In the Lin family, there are plenty of people to teach martial arts. Although Daoist Hong Song's strength is not weak, it is only comparable to that of your second uncle, so there is really no need to come here to suffer. Lin Hao said this while observing Lin Xinru's indifferent demeanor, and he felt too lazy to say more. After all, he had said such things too many times before, and it had long since become pointless

It is essential to learn some self-defense techniques. He had a fleeting thought in his mind

The shadow moved swiftly down the stone steps, appearing calm in its actions, yet moving at great speed. It had just been within sight, and in the blink of an eye, it arrived in front of the dojo's main entrance.

At this critical moment, Lin Hao running up the mountain is clearly not just looking for trouble

Where exactly is this? Lin Xin was at a loss for words. However, upon catching a glimpse of the somewhat strange gaze from Lu Yu and Lu Yun beside him, he suddenly recalled that this world was not the same as before; the boundaries between men and women were much more pronounced. His actions were clearly somewhat out of place.

He recalled the small booklet that his inexpensive master had given him before his death

In recent days, he has also attempted a few times out of curiosity about Qigong, but all ended in failure

As a wealthy merchant, Lin Xinru's father, Lin Zhiwen, is well-known throughout the entire Hongsong City

In the end, Huo Hengdao left behind all his weapons, and with the more than ten taels of silver on him, he finally retreated.

This body itself has some foundation in swordsmanship; with a bit of recovery, it should be of some use

Rest assured, there are not many people on the mountain, the resources are scarce, and with my junior sister here, even if there were robbers, they would not take notice.

In addition to being reasonably good-looking, coming from a wealthy family, in modern terms, this would be considered a typical high-income, handsome man, further complemented by a high level of education

An Ying's complexion grew increasingly flushed.

Taking out the booklet, Lin Xin crawled backward out from under the bed

He slapped his own neck, and a blood-red mosquito, as large as a coin, fell from his palm. The mosquito had been crushed into a flat shape, with all the blood squeezed out of it.

An Ying silently turned around, and indeed there was a noticeable knife wound on the back of her thigh. Strangely, the wound was very narrow, and there was not much blood flowing out.