Chapter 1: A Strange Encounter by the Sea

"No way, is it raining this fast?" Lin San reached out to touch the raindrops on his face and quickly ran towards the roadside

Just as the white light flashed by, Lin San seemed to see that the curled black shadow was actually a person

Hey, are you awake or not?! Lin San shouted

The rain is getting heavier and heavier.

Suddenly, the woman in front came to an abrupt stop, and Lin San, who was closely following behind, could not halt in time and collided forcefully with her back

Ah! A high-decibel scream echoed through the entire street. The young woman turned around and suddenly pushed Lin San with force: "Are you being a rogue?"

With a whoosh, a massive shadow flew over Lin San's head and finally landed on the beach not far away

Lin San has a great fondness for the sea, enjoying the blue waters and the sound of the waves crashing against the shore. Whenever Lin San feels overwhelmed and distressed, he goes to the seaside alone to shout a few times and relax.

Lin San let out a couple of loud shouts, feeling completely at ease. After coughing a few times, he began to sing his self-composed song: "Touch your waist, oh so charming, Clap your hands, come sleep with me, Kiss your lips..."

Lin San walked along the street paved with pebbles, his little head constantly looking around, muttering to himself, but his voice was too soft to be heard clearly. Suddenly, Lin San's eyes widened in surprise, his mouth agape, and there was a hint of drool escaping.

The sound of high heels clicking softly echoed, and a stylishly dressed woman slowly approached from the front. She wore a sleeveless top that revealed her smooth shoulders and a significant portion of her fair chest. On her lower half, she donned a short skirt, exposing her two fair legs to the air. On her feet were a pair of sky-blue sandals, without socks, showcasing ten lovely toes.

What material is this robe made of, and how does it resist rain? It is truly remarkable! Lin San exclaimed.

What should I do? Lin San looked up and glanced around; there was not a single figure in sight. In such heavy rain, pedestrians had long since returned home to avoid the downpour, so who would still be out? Although Lin San was not a paragon of virtue, he was also not the kind of person who would stand by and do nothing in the face of danger

Suddenly, the shadow emitted a faint white light, and then the shadow became completely still

The Taoist priest lay motionless on Lin San's back

Lin San fixed his gaze on the woman's snow-white legs, swallowed hard, and silently said: "Classic! So classic!"

Lin San was startled, took a deep breath, and turned to look. He discovered a shadow curled up about ten meters away, trembling incessantly. Due to the heavy rain and the dark sky, Lin San could not clearly see what the shadow was.

Oh no! Is it really going to rain? Lin San looked up at the sky and found it dark and gloomy, with occasional flashes of dazzling lightning. It seemed that rain was imminent.

The rain outside continues to fall incessantly, and the roads are filled with water.

The Taoist still showed no response

After pondering for a moment, Lin San took out his phone intending to dial "120". To his surprise, when he pulled out the phone, it was out of battery. Frustrated, Lin San grimaced, feeling that today was truly unlucky, even his phone was against him. With a sigh, Lin San put away his phone, bent down to carry the Taoist priest on his back, and hailed a taxi by the roadside to head to the hospital

Ding ding ding! The clock hanging on the wall has started to ring

Lin San turned around uncontrollably and slowly followed the woman, his small eyes fixated on her slender figure, making sounds of admiration: "This figure is amazing, so attractive... tsk tsk, I wonder what it would feel like to touch it..."

Damn! I must have been cursed for eight lifetimes to end up with such a comatose Taoist from hetushu.com

After graduating from university, Lin San was full of ambition and hoped to achieve great things. However, the harsh realities struck him hard. As a graduate from a second-tier university, he found it nearly impossible to secure a decent job. In the end, it was his father who intervened, using connections and gifts to help Lin San land a temporary position at a small-scale internet company in the city. Initially, Lin San was reluctant to take the job, feeling that the salary was too low. However, seeing his parents work tirelessly every day, he felt ashamed to continue being a burden to them. Ultimately, the dutiful Lin San, albeit reluctantly, decided to start working at the internet company.

Lin San, fearing being caught in the rain, hurriedly walked towards the roadside

In front of the mirror, Lin Sancai spent more than ten minutes admiring himself before wiping his body clean and going to bed in the bedroom

There are not many people by the seaside, and only a few couples are around, engaged in romantic conversations.

Sigh... Lin San suddenly let out a sigh and murmured to himself, "When will these gloomy days come to an end"

"Tai Dong Road" is a famous commercial street in Lanzhou City, with a total length of 5 kilometers. Both sides of the street are lined with luxurious stores, offering a wide variety of goods.

Lin San stood by the roadside, looking around. The road was quiet, with not a single vehicle in sight

The Taoist suddenly emitted a snoring sound from his mouth.

Lin San spent an entire day wandering around Taitung Road, without purchasing a single item, purely for the sake of leisure.

To be on the safe side, Lin San requested the doctor to conduct a detailed examination of the Taoist priest, and the result was simply four words: "All is normal"

Finally, the doctor stated that the Taoist was likely suffering from physical exhaustion, which led to his deep sleep. A good night's rest should resolve the issue. After prescribing some medication for Lin San and collecting 260 yuan from him, the doctor allowed Lin San to carry the Taoist out of the hospital. The doctor and the staff were very busy with their work and simply did not have the time to engage in further discussions with Lin San.

A loud crack echoed as a thick bolt of lightning streaked across the sky, followed immediately by a torrential downpour.

Thunder rumbled suddenly in the sky, and a strong wind began to blow all around, filling the air with dust and sand

Lin San hesitated for a moment, but still slowly walked up to the shadow. Upon closer inspection, it was indeed a person, and moreover, a man dressed in a Daoist robe. His hair was white, his complexion was waxy yellow, his eyes were tightly shut, and there was a faint trace of blood at the corner of his mouth. A long strand of beard hung from his chin.

The sea! I have come again! Lin San shouted hoarsely at the boundless ocean

The Taoist priest, who was lying on Lin San's back, suddenly let out a groan.

Lanzhou City is a coastal city and one of the most prosperous prefecture-level cities in the province. Its annual fiscal revenue ranks second only to the provincial capital, Phoenix City. There are rumors that provincial leaders are considering whether to elevate Lanzhou City to a vice-provincial city. If Lanzhou City indeed becomes a vice-provincial city, its status within the province will increasingly rise

The sky gradually darkens

"Daoist?" Lin Sanyi was taken aback: "How did this Daoist end up here in good condition?" Lin San pondered for a moment, crouched down, and reached out to feel the Daoist's heart area. There was a heartbeat; this Daoist was still alive! Lin San reached out to help the Daoist up, gently shaking him: "Hey, uncle, wake up, wake up."

Lin San took out his phone to check the time and found that it was already past 6 o'clock, the time for dinner. Usually, Lin San would go home for dinner, mainly to save money. However, today his parents went back to their hometown to attend a relative's wedding and would not be returning. Therefore, Lin San had no choice but to eat out.

Lin San's home is located a few hundred meters away, and it is an old building over 30 years old, measuring more than 70 square meters, which is more than sufficient for a family of three

Lin San looked up at the clear blue sky, frowned and said, "Damn! It won't just be thunder without rain again, will it?" He sighed, put his hands in his pockets, and continued walking forward

Lin San is 25 years old this year and has just graduated from university for a year. He works as a junior staff member at an internet company and is still a temporary employee, earning a monthly salary of 1,000 yuan. He works five days a week with weekends off. The job is quite easy, but unfortunately, the salary is too low, barely covering Lin San's living expenses. Every month, he has to shamelessly ask his parents for money. Sometimes, Lin San feels a bit lost; after working hard to complete university, he still cannot find a decent job. He wonders if it would have been better not to waste money on attending university.

The young woman walked quickly, instantly surpassing Lin San and heading straight ahead

Lin Sanyi was taken aback and hurriedly turned to look at the Taoist priest: "Hey? Are you awake?"

After walking for half a day, Lin San finally found a ramen shop in a secluded corner. He spent 5 yuan to enjoy a bowl of delicious and chewy ramen. After finishing his meal, Lin San staggered his way to the seaside

Upon returning home, Lin San carried the Taoist into his bedroom, reached out to remove the Taoist's robe, and found a towel to wipe the Taoist's body. After that, he covered the Taoist with a blanket. Once he had attended to the Taoist, Lin San took the robe and walked out of the bedroom, sitting on the sofa. Lin San carefully examined the robe; despite being drenched in heavy rain for such a long time, the robe remained as dry as ever, showing no signs of dampness.

Thunder rumbled in the sky

"Damn it, the heavens!" Lin San wiped the sweat from his forehead and kept cursing, "It's really damn hot today!"

At this moment, several couples playing on the beach quickly left

After a comprehensive examination by the doctor, a conclusion was reached: Daoist is in excellent health, with no issues whatsoever

No matter how much Lin San shook or shouted, the Taoist showed no response whatsoever

As he watched the woman leave, Lin San grimaced and said, "Damn! What kind of nonsense is this? It's just a little bump, is it necessary to curse?" After cursing a few times, Lin San got up from the ground, dusted off his pants, and walked away

Lin San was momentarily taken aback: "Snoring? Sleeping?" He turned to glance at the Taoist priest and grinned: "The doctor was right; it seems this Taoist really is fine, just asleep... Wait a minute, if he were just sleeping, he should have woken up by now with me calling out to him, especially with such heavy rain... Never mind, I’ll do a good deed and take this Taoist back home; he’ll probably wake up tomorrow." Having made up his mind, Lin San carried the Taoist priest on his back and headed home.

Lin San looked up and saw that it was already past 10 PM. He folded his robe neatly and went to the bathroom for a shower. Lin San was somewhat vain, and after showering, he would always take a moment to admire his well-built physique in the mirror. He stood approximately 1.80 meters tall, with a head of shiny black hair. Strictly speaking, Lin San was quite handsome, with a chiseled face, a pair of bright, expressive eyes, a high nose bridge, and a wheat-colored complexion. The corners of his mouth were slightly upturned, revealing a hint of a mischievous smile. He stood approximately 1.80 meters tall, with a head of shiny black hair. Strictly speaking, Lin San was quite handsome, with a chiseled face, a pair of bright, expressive eyes, a high nose bridge, and a wheat-colored complexion. The corners of his mouth were slightly upturned, revealing a hint of a mischievous smile.

Lin San was caught off guard and was pushed back several steps with a "thud thud thud" by the young woman. He accidentally kicked a brick with his heel, and with a startled cry, Lin San sat down on the ground.

In an instant, Lin San was drenched from head to toe by the heavy rain

Every weekend, Lin San would stroll along Taitung Road. Of course, he would not buy a single item. It is not that Lin San does not want to buy, but rather that the items on Taitung Road are simply too expensive for him to afford. The reason he wanders around Taitung Road is merely to alleviate his boredom and have some fun. Additionally, Lin San really enjoys the atmosphere and environment of Taitung Road

The woman snorted coldly and shot a fierce glare at Lin San: "You filthy rogue, daring to take advantage of me, you are simply asking for death! Hmph!" After saying this, she angrily left.

Holding the diagnosis report, Lin San was somewhat taken aback. How could there be no issues when he was in a state of unconsciousness?