Chapter 278 - Chapter 278: Chapter 260: The Past [Thanks to Changbai Fengxuesheng for the monthly ticket reward] (2/2)

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“But a few years ago, someone was still unwilling to give up and wanted to take action against you again, and so you were expelled from the sect.”

After thinking for a moment, Lin Jing replied:

“I remember Senior Han telling me about this.”

Han Jing nodded and said:

“Yes…”

“That man’s surname was Xu, and he had a deep connection with the brother who took your family’s secret box.”

“It was also then that I suddenly realized.”

“If this man was not removed, you would never live in peace.”

“So, I began to devise a plan to get rid of him and had Chen Xing go undercover at his side, waiting for the opportunity to strike.”

“But now you don’t have to worry anymore; he has been taken care of by a plan of ours, and this secret box was obtained from him.”

“It was also fortunate that Chen Xing was there; otherwise, it would have probably taken many twists and turns.”

“Thank you, Brother Chen.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Jing quickly gave a bow of thanks to Chen Xing.

“Disciple Lin, you’re too polite…” Chen Xing waved his hands in refusal.

Having said this, Senior Han looked at Lin Jing with satisfaction and spoke again:

“However, you have managed to advance to a Second-Grade Alchemist in such a short period.”

“This shows that your talent in the Alchemy Dao is no small matter.”

“Now, with the alchemy book from the secret box, maybe you really can restore the glory of your ancestors and become a highly renowned Alchemy Master.”

“If your father knew, he would surely be extremely comforted.”

As for the matter of restoring his ancestors’ glory, Lin Jing actually didn’t care.

After all, he wasn’t the real Lin Jing.

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Afterwards, Lin Jing asked Senior Han:

“Senior Han, will there be any danger for you guys after getting rid of that man surnamed Xu?”

Han Jing pondered for a moment before replying:

“It was necessary to get rid of the man named Xu, as he had already learned the secret of the secret box and was planning to make his move on you…”

“Rest assured, our actions were covert; there shouldn’t be any problems for the time being.”

After finishing, Senior Han even explained with a laugh:

“And, after returning this time…”

“I am ninety percent confident of winning the disciple martial arts competition.”

“As long as I become a core disciple, even if this matter comes to light, they can’t do much to me, at most I’ll face some punishment.”

However, as Senior Han laughed while explaining,

Lin Jing noticed Chen Xing’s expression seemed somewhat unnatural.

It seemed that the matter was not as simple as Senior Han made it sound.

Given Senior Han’s demeanor, Lin Jing estimated that even if he asked, he wouldn’t tell.

Lin Jing discreetly took note of this and remained impassive.

Afterward.

The three had another round of conversation.

In the midst of it, Lin Jing suddenly said:

“Senior Han, now that you have recovered, why don’t we have a drink together? How about it?”

“We don’t need to go out; we can just stay here and it will also give the two brothers a chance to taste my culinary skills.”

After Lin Jing finished speaking, Chen Xing was the first to agree.

Senior Han thought for a while and then nodded in agreement.

Then, Lin Jing proposed to Chen Xing:

“Brother Chen, how about you and I go together to buy some ingredients in the inner city later? Senior Han has just recovered, let’s allow him to rest more, shall we?”

Chen Xing readily agreed to Lin Jing’s suggestion:

“Good…”

Unable to dissuade the two, Senior Han agreed to this.

Afterward.

Lin Jing and Chen Xing left the small courtyard and headed toward the inner city.