ebookland Chapter 675 Special Mission
Chapter 675 Special Mission
"Eighty coins and eight hundred thousand?" Lin Ping pondered the two words and found that they were not much different.
At the very least, the pronunciations are basically the same.
"The dignified Lotus Palace Holy Sect only has this little money?" Lin Ping said disdainfully.
Lin Hao scratched his head and smiled awkwardly: "This is the first time I've returned to Lotus Palace in twenty years. Money in the Daye Dynasty is really hard to earn. I had to work really hard to get these eighty coins."
Lin Ping expressed his helplessness, knowing full well that even a hero can be brought down by a mere penny.
With Lin Hao's martial arts skills, he could amass a fortune in no time if he wanted to serve a high-ranking official.
But he adheres to one life motto: working for someone else is impossible, I will never work for someone else in my life, and I don't know how to do business...
Therefore, eighty coins was a considerable sum for him.
"Take this two taels of silver for now, and spend it sparingly. It will be deducted from your retirement fund." Lin Ping reluctantly took out some loose silver from his pocket.
For Lin Hao, this was an astronomical figure, and his eyes almost popped out of their sockets.
He took the silver, bit it with his teeth, and then chuckled, "It's genuine; I'll keep it for now."
"Since you don't have the money to help me get married, then let's buy it on credit first, and you can pay me back when you make money later," Lin Ping said seriously, perfectly illustrating the principle of clear accounts between father and son.
"When will my mother arrive?" Lin Ping continued to ask.
To be honest, Lin Ping deliberately used the 800,000 taels of silver to make things difficult for the other party; he wanted to see his mother.
Based on the laws of heredity and a comparison of their appearances, Lin Ping could conclude that his mother was an exceptionally beautiful woman, perhaps even more stunning than Jiang Yunying.
At this moment, Lin Hao frowned slightly, his face darkened, and he suddenly grabbed Lin Ping's arm.
"Old man, what do you want to do? Killing your own son is a serious crime." Lin Ping sensed the coldness in his face and felt a little flustered.
"Master Uncle, please release my husband," Jiang Yunying said worriedly.
"Hmph, this brat is disrespectful, ignorant, and glib. He's not a suitable husband. Don't worry, Yunying, your senior uncle will stand up for you," Lin Hao said angrily.
Lin Ping wanted to refute, but then felt that there was no flaw in what he said, and Lin Hao had even omitted a few points.
After speaking, Lin Hao was about to leave with Lin Ping.
"Master, you misunderstand. My husband may seem unrestrained, but he is upright at heart," Jiang Yunying hurriedly explained.
Having known Lin Ping for so long, how could she not understand his true nature?
"Hmph, this brat needs to be disciplined. Yunying, don't plead for him. Your senior uncle will discipline him properly for you. In three years, he will surely give you a well-behaved husband." Lin Hao ignored Jiang Yunying's pleas and continued to leave with Lin Ping.
"Wife, save me! This old man is wicked!" Lin Ping shouted.
If he had known Lin Hao was so shameless, he wouldn't have offered himself up.
This is simply to force him to undergo three years of arduous training.
"Senior brother is doing this for his own good. Three years of hard training will surely make his strength advance by leaps and bounds, and he may even take over the Lotus Palace."
Just as Jiang Yunying was about to rush out, Jiang Lanfeng stopped her.
Although I was very reluctant to part with it, there was nothing I could do.
Moreover, Jiang Yunying knew that this was for Lin Ping's good; only by increasing their strength could they be fearless.
"My master is so strict, can my husband really handle it?" Jiang Yunying asked worriedly.
"Spare the rod and spoil the child. If we don't discipline him, what kind of person will he become?" Jiang Lanfeng comforted him, "Don't worry, Senior Brother knows what he's doing. Just wait for him for three years. It will be a happy event for the City Lord's Mansion."
This outcome is advantageous for Jiang Lanfeng. Not only has she fulfilled her long-cherished wish, but she can also watch the City Lord's Mansion grow stronger little by little.
As for these three years, they are but a fleeting moment for Bai Jun. She has waited for twenty years, so what is there to fear in these three years?
“Husband…” Jiang Yunying was heartbroken as she watched Lin Ping’s figure gradually disappear.
Even though she knew this was an opportunity for Lin Ping, she was still somewhat reluctant to let it go.
She even wanted to accompany Lin Ping on his training, but she was afraid it would disturb his arduous cultivation.
And so, Lin Ping was carried westward, the rising winds making him speechless.
Half an hour later, Lin Hao slowed down, but they were already dozens of miles away from the Lotus Palace.
"Old man, let me go, I want to go back to my wife," Lin Ping said, biting the other man's arm.
He just wants to be a live-in son-in-law, isn't it better to live a comfortable life as a kept man? Only a grandson would be willing to go through arduous training!
It's more than just ascetic training; with the little silver Lin Hao has, he'd probably have to eat tree bark to stave off hunger.
"If you think you can run it, go ahead and try," Lin Hao said nonchalantly, releasing Lin Ping.
He was nothing but a nobody at the Black Lotus Realm, while Lin Hao was about to surpass the Red Lotus Realm.
The two are worlds apart in strength, and no amount of scheming or trickery can make up for it.
"Old man, are you going to take me to find my mother? I'm not going to practice asceticism with you." Lin Ping knew that running away was useless, so he tried to reason with him.
"You've wasted your talent and fallen into depravity," Lin Hao said sarcastically, then asked with ill intent, "But you have a yin energy within you, it's definitely not that silly girl Yun Ying's. Have you been involved with other women?"
Lin Ping immediately broke out in a cold sweat and wilted instantly, no longer daring to argue.
If Lin Hao were to reveal this, Jiang Yunying would surely tear him to pieces.
"Father's insight is truly remarkable; I admire you greatly," Lin Ping said with a fawning smile.
"Don't worry, I won't ask you to undergo arduous training. I'm just assigning you a task," Lin Hao said calmly.
"That scared the hell out of me! As long as it's not arduous training, any mission is fine," Lin Ping said, panting, clutching his chest.
"This task suits you well," Lin Hao said mysteriously.
"A task that suits me? Can you stop keeping me in suspense?" Lin Ping rubbed his hands together anxiously, clearly seeing a hint of cunning in Lin Hao's eyes.
"I will marry Miss Meng Qingge, the eldest daughter of the Meng family in Shuntian Prefecture!" Lin Hao said solemnly.
Lin Ping froze instantly, the smile on his face gradually fading away.
At that moment, he felt as if a vast army of alpacas was stampeding through his mind.
Is this something a father should say? Forcing himself to take three wives and four concubines?
What kind of conditions? Does your family own a mine? Doesn't it cost money to get a wife?
Lin Ping was inwardly reluctant, but immediately replied, "Really? Is that really okay?"
"Pah! No way! You can't believe in free lunches. Besides, I'm not even acquainted with that Miss Meng. What if she's an ugly monster? Don't even think about using my good genes to change our offspring! Eighth brother won't listen!"
Lin Ping answered confidently, trying his best to hide the slight expectation in his heart.
“Meng Qingge is even prettier than Yun Ying. I just met her last month,” Lin Hao replied seriously.
"Really?" Lin Ping drooled, then said seriously, "That won't do either. I need my wife's permission first!"
As a normal man, Lin Ping also has a love for beauty, but he has his bottom line: he will never betray Jiang Yunying in this life.