015. The Divorce Lawyer’s Golden Touch

Xiao Xiao frowned when her father exposed her past, displeased, she pouted and said, “Father, I’ve only been training for three years. They had the numbers and the upper hand; I was careless for a moment. I’ve already sent a message to my brothers in the sect. Once reinforcements arrive, we’ll swiftly quell that bandit stronghold.”

Lin Shan thought to himself that this world indeed had martial sects. The Xuanyan Sect—by its name, it must specialize in swordsmanship. As a local strongman, Xiao Qiang sending his daughter there indicated the sect’s strength.

Xiao Qiang shook his head solemnly. “I only wish for you to understand that there are always greater powers out there. Never act recklessly in the future.”

Feeling his father’s concern, Xiao Xiao nodded softly.

At that moment, Lu Yun suddenly said, “Xiao Sir, since your daughter is safe, I shall take my leave.”

Xiao Qiang hurriedly replied, “How can you leave so soon? You have been so kind and helpful these days. Please stay a few more days so I can properly entertain you.”

Lu Yun only smiled and shook his head, clearly resolved.

Seeing this, Lin Shan spoke up, “Xiao Sir, I plan to buy a courtyard in town. Do you know any reliable brokers?”

He intended to stay in town for a while, using it as a base to explore this world gradually.

Xiao Qiang replied, “Such a trivial matter doesn’t need a broker. I have several vacant courtyards; I can offer one to Brother Lin.”

Xiao Qiang was very courteous, but Lin Shan insisted on buying his own place. Seeing this, Xiao Qiang did not press further.

After he and Lu Yun left the Xiao residence, Lu Yun gazed into the distance and said, “Young friend, let us part ways here.”

Lin Shan bowed respectfully to Lu Yun. “Take care, Master.”

He knew Lu Yun was a true healer concerned with the world’s well-being. This journey was likely to study anti-inflammatory medicine.

He greatly admired such a person. Previously, Lu Yun had taught him medical knowledge. Whether acknowledged or not, Lin Shan already regarded him as a teacher.

Yet Lin Shan was skeptical. Anti-inflammatory medicine was the product of generations of medical scholars’ accumulation. For Lu Yun alone, it would be extremely difficult.

Lu Yun stroked his beard and smiled, “Since fate has brought us together, I will gift you a medical book. It contains my experiences treating illnesses over the years, as well as methods for curing difficult diseases. You may peruse it in your spare time.”

With that, he handed Lin Shan a book, who instinctively accepted it.

Lu Yun added, “Though I’ve passed on Changchun Gong and this medical book to you, there is no need for us to call each other master and disciple. Just promise me you will not use my skills for wrongdoing.”

After saying this, Lu Yun stepped away. Lin Shan blinked in surprise as Lu Yun took a single stride spanning seven or eight meters, vanishing from sight in an instant.

Startled, Lin Shan murmured, “This old gentleman is truly a hidden master.”

Later, Lin Shan went to the broker’s office and purchased a courtyard of roughly two hundred square meters. It had a bedroom divided into inner and outer rooms and two small chambers for storing miscellaneous items. Simple and unadorned, Lin Shan locked the main gate before returning to the main world.

By then, it was afternoon. Lin Shan, concerned about his divorce, first contacted Zhang Zhi and arranged to meet the divorce lawyer at a nearby café.

At two o’clock sharp, Lin Shan arrived at the café. Soon after, Zhang Zhi appeared and sat opposite him, scrutinizing Lin Shan before frowning and saying, “Why do you look so much more spirited?”

Lin Shan knew it was due to practicing Changchun Gong but didn’t explain. Smiling, he said, “Having money changes one’s appearance. Once I’ve dealt with that wretched Zhang Wan and Sheng Teng, I’ll look even better.”

Zhang Zhi laughed heartily. A while later, a tall, slender man in a suit approached. Upon seeing Zhang Zhi, he raised his hand in greeting.

Zhang Zhi introduced him, “This is the divorce lawyer, Hong Wang.”

The man entered the café and sat across from Lin Shan, confidently extending his hand. “Mr. Lin, I’m Hong Wang. Zhang Zhi should have briefed you about my work.”

After shaking hands, Zhang Zhi joked, “Your expertise is impeccable. You know my brother’s situation. Do you have a plan?”

Hong Wang calmly raised his eyes. “We’re all friends here, so let me be frank. Mr. Lin, Zhang Zhi mentioned you have some evidence. What is it exactly?”

Lin Shan lowered his voice. “I have video footage of Zhang Wan and Sheng Teng’s affair, as well as their hair samples. A DNA test can prove that Yuanyuan is Sheng Teng’s child.”

Hong Wang’s eyes lit up immediately. This was a powerful weapon. Ignoring the public setting, he hurriedly said, “Is it convenient? Show me.”

Lin Shan took out his phone. The video had long been saved there. Zhang Zhi and Hong Wang, aware that Zhang Wan was once Lin Shan’s woman, only watched the beginning before stopping when the two entered a room.

Hong Wang looked confident. “With this and a paternity test report, I’m sure that woman won’t get a single cent. Just watch.”

Lin Shan asked, “Thank you. How much do you charge?”

Without hesitation, Hong Wang replied, “Zhang Zhi and I have been good friends for years. We’re brothers; I won’t charge you. Honestly, I’ve handled many divorces and seen plenty of scoundrels. Your wife is among the worst. Consider this a favor. No need to be formal.”

Hong Wang’s gaze was sincere, lacking any trace of pity.

Lin Shan glanced at Zhang Zhi, who said, “Heh, we’re all friends. Ashan, you can visit more often. Maybe old Hong will need your help sometime. Since he said that, let’s proceed.”

Lin Shan nodded. “Alright, thank you, big brother.”

“You’re welcome!”

They chatted about trivial matters. Hong Wang copied the video and took Sheng Teng’s hair sample, planning to contact someone for the DNA test himself.

After Sheng Teng left, Lin Shan waved for another coffee and said to Zhang Zhi, “Old Zhang, I have a shipment.”

By now, Zhang Zhi had grown somewhat numb and asked, “What kind of shipment?”

Lin Shan shook his hand, “Five kilograms of gold.”

Zhang Zhi looked hesitant.

After a moment, he spoke, “Ashan... are these things really safe?”

As Lin Shan’s ‘goods’ increased, Zhang Zhi couldn’t help but worry.

Lin Shan patted Zhang Zhi’s shoulder solemnly. “You can rest assured. It’s absolutely safe.”

“Alright.”

Zhang Zhi pondered briefly. “So much gold — selling it at a jewelry shop would attract too much attention. I know there’s an auction in three days. We could go there.”