Chapter 29 (2/2)
The youth standing by the door was dumbstruck. What was going on? His expression turned furious when he thought about how he had softened his voice and spoken humbly to Fang Lin before he was turned down at the door. Fang Lin is such an abomination!
However, he suppressed the rage in him at once when he remembered he had come with a purpose. He cracked a smile and knocked on the door once again.
Fang Lin opened the door with a rather impatient expression. “What’s wrong with you? I told you that I’m not acquainted with him.”
The youth almost lost control of himself, but he feigned a chuckle. “It’s fine that you aren’t acquainted with Senior Brother Disciple Lu yet. Other than yourself, the rest of the newly-promoted official disciples are already there. The small gathering was specially prepared by Senior Brother Disciple Lu for the newly-promoted official disciples like you.”
Fang Lin could read the development of this matter vaguely after listening to the youth. It was not as simple as just a small gathering, so he shook his head and said, “I’ve been very busy recently. I’m afraid that I can’t attend it.”
The youth hastily stretched out his hand to hold the door when he realized that Fang Lin was about to close it again. He said in a hurry, “Junior Brother Disciple Fang, it’s a waste if you don’t attend the small gathering this time. Moreover, the Senior Brother Disciple has offered his precious collection of Century Lingzhi as the lucky gift of this small gathering. All the newly-promoted disciples will stand a chance to get the Century Lingzhi.”
Fang Lin’s eyes glowed brightly at once when he heard that. The Century Lingzhi was a truly precious item. “When is it?”
The youth was relieved as he said, “It’s at noon tomorrow. You must come, Junior Brother Disciple Fang.”
“I’ll be there.”
The youth left and Fang Lin closed the door. He had a playful expression on his face.
It seems like he came here intentionally just to invite me. Moreover, he was trying to lure my attendance with the Century Lingzhi. Heh heh, since you are dangling the gift in front of me, then I shan’t decline it.
Early the next day, Fang Lin visited Xu Shangao first. He wanted to find out more about the person name Senior Brother Disciple Lu because he would be at a disadvantage if he were to foolishly go over to this gathering without even learning about the person.
As soon as Xu Shangao heard that Senior Brother Disciple Lu had invited Fang Lin for a small gathering, he said, “His name is Lu Jiuhe. He’s a top-grade disciple and one of Yu Qiufan’s supporters. Since he has taken the initiative to invite you, I think that he harbors ill intentions. Do be careful.”
Fang Lin understood the situation when he learned that Lu Jiuhe was Yu Qiufan’s supporter. Now that he knew that Lu Jiuhe had ill intentions, he would not show any fear either. Moreover, he had no choice but to go because of the Century Lingzhi.
It was noon when Fang Lin arrived at Lu Jiuhe’s courtyard. He spotted the youth that visited him yesterday standing outside of the door. Looking around from afar, the youth welcomed Fang Lin with a smile as soon as he saw him.
“Junior Brother Disciple Fang, you’re here at last! The rest of the newly-promoted disciples are here. We’re just missing you,” said the youth, grinning from ear to ear with a big smile.
Fang Lin nodded and said, “Please show me the way.”
The youth’s expression stiffened for a moment. How dare you ask me to show you the way, huh? Are you blind? The door is right in front of you and you still need me to show you the way? F*ck you!
Meanwhile, a rather overbearing voice was heard coming from the courtyard. “Junior Brother Disciple Fang, why haven’t you come in since you’re already here?”