Chapter 3391 - 3383: Casual Conversation
Chapter 3391: Chapter 3383: Casual Conversation
The Senior Brother gestured politely and led Lin Yi into the side room.
The house was old, but it was kept very clean, impeccably spotless.
There was a faint scent of sandalwood.
On the floor were futons, and sitting on one was an elderly man with white hair and beard.
Lin Yi guessed that this was Li Fu.
"Master, I’ve brought him here."
Li Fu looked at Lin Yi with a slight expression of surprise in his eyes.
"So young, yet able to defeat my disciple. Quite skilled."
"The master praises me too generously, it was just sheer luck."
"Please, sit down."
"Thank you, Master."
Lin Yi sat cross-legged on the futon, a posture he hadn’t assumed in a long time, and felt a bit unfamiliar.
"You come from Shangqing Palace," Li Fu inquired:
"How has Daoist Zhang been lately?"
"Eating well, sleeping well, occasionally taking liberties with female tourists, living quite comfortably."
"Having such a mindset is indeed a good thing."
"Indeed, such people are often long-lived," Lin Yi said with a smile:
"I guess when I’m gone, he’ll still be living well."
At this moment, the Senior Brother brought in a pot of hot tea and then joined Qing Ye to stand aside.
"Fellow Daoist, what is the purpose of your visit this time?"
"Searching for books, seeking people."
"What do you mean by that?"
"Searching for books of cultivation, looking for people like you and me."
Upon hearing this, Li Fu looked at Lin Yi.
"If you’ve come for this matter, I’m afraid I can’t comply."
"Why?"
"The sect’s ancient texts, only a portion is available for viewing, while the rest remains inaccessible," Li Fu said flatly:
"Finding people similar to you and me, is even more difficult."
"I understand the rules here."
Saying this, Lin Yi took out his credentials and pushed them gently towards Li Fu.
"Master, I’ve come this time in an official capacity."
Upon learning of Lin Yi’s identity, the three were taken aback.
They had never thought he had such an identity.
Li Fu didn’t open Lin Yi’s credentials but said:
"With your identity, naturally I cannot refuse you, the Purple Cloud Palace’s texts are open for you to read, but as for finding people, that may not be possible, these matters are beyond my control."
"Does the master know such people?"
"I do know a few."
"Could you arrange a meeting with them? I’d like to talk to them."
"I’ll do my best to assist."
"Thank you, Master," Lin Yi said courteously:
"I may take some of the sect’s texts, I hope the master can accommodate, we will compensate accordingly."
"No need for compensation," Li Fu said with a smile:
"These are the nation’s items, we are merely temporary custodians."
"Thank you, Master."
"Let’s go, I’ll take you."
"Thank you, Master."
The two stood and walked towards the door.
At that moment, the Senior Brother approached and whispered:
"Master, there’s a TV station interview later. Should I accompany Lin Daoist instead?"
Before Li Fu could speak, Lin Yi immediately said:
"After we handle the official business."
"Ah?"
The Senior Brother was startled.
"It’s from the provincial TV station, we don’t have the qualifications to say that."
Qing Ye came beside Lin Yi and whispered:
"Hey, I know you’ve got skills and a big temper, but the other side’s identity isn’t ordinary, we shouldn’t butt heads with them."
"No worries, I’ll take responsibility for any issue, let’s see who dares to say anything."
"This..."
Both were taken aback, it was their first time seeing someone so assertive.
"Let’s handle our business first, then talk about the interview. If you don’t feel like hosting them, I can decline on your behalf."
"Let them wait then," Li Fu said:
"After all, we have many connections, we can’t offend them."
"Alright, let them wait then."
"You go and tell the TV station folks to wait for a while," Li Fu said to the two disciples, then looked at Lin Yi again.
"Let’s go to the Scripture Pavilion."
"Alright."
The two walked leisurely, Li Fu said:
"With your skills, you must not belong to a regular department."
"Indeed," Lin Yi said politely:
"But the specifics of my identity are inconvenient to disclose, I hope the master understands."
"Is the nation planning new actions? Recently many people have come, expressing interest in visiting the Scripture Pavilion, even numerous foreign media."
"Foreign media?"
"Yes, they say they’re filming a documentary," Li Fu responded:
"Moreover, when you arrived, did you see anyone leaving my room?"
"I did."
"He’s a local wealthy businessman, said he’s been fond of Daoist culture since childhood, wanted to visit the Scripture Pavilion but I declined," Li Fu spoke with a calm demeanor:
"And then you came, things seem a bit unusual."
Li Fu’s words caused Lin Yi’s expression to turn serious.
This kind of situation was unexpected for him.
He had just started his action, yet others had already beat him to it.
Was it a coincidence? Or did someone know ahead?
"Master, does the temple have records of these people?"
"Not for the earlier ones, but I do have some impressions of the one who just left," Li Fu said:
"Since you’re an official, if needed, I can provide it for you."
"Thank you, Master."
A few minutes later, the two arrived at the Scripture Pavilion.
"Master."
The disciple who was cleaning saw Li Fu arrive, set down his broom, and bowed in greeting.
Li Fu nodded slightly, "Open the door."
"Yes, Master."
The young disciple stepped forward and opened the large door of the Scripture Pavilion.
Instantly, a grand and ancient aura greeted them, the air seemed to carry the scent of history.
The Scripture Pavilion of the Purple Cloud Palace was somewhat larger in scale than Shangqing Palace, but the number of books seemed roughly the same.
"Lin Daoist, what you wish to read are writings on cultivation methods?"
Lin Yi nodded, "These cultivation methods seem dispersed, making it difficult to find a complete and comprehensive text."
"Haha..."
Li Fu laughed heartily.
"Haste makes waste, you can’t rush the process."
"What does the master mean?"
Li Fu walked leisurely, speaking earnestly:
"I’ve read many texts on this subject, but with my knowledge, I can’t ascertain if the contents have been altered, but complete cultivation methods do exist, they’re just not suitable for people today."
"Not suitable?"
"You come from special departments, your pursuits differ from ours, quick success in the short term conflicts with long-term cultivation."
"But time waits for no one," Lin Yi said:
"We must safeguard billions nationwide, no one will give us such considerable time."
Li Fu smiled at Lin Yi:
"I understand, your aura of resolve speaks louder than a thousand words."