Ch 67: The Malevolent Monster Just Wants To Farm

When he said this, his gaze was fixed on Jiang Lin, completely ignoring Zong Yu. However, when Zi Qi heard Jiang Lin say, “You deceived my feelings and now want my life,” his expression darkened immediately.

Jiang Lin remarked, “In this era of simple and honest folk, Zi Qi has truly mastered the essence of being a scoundrel.”

He played along, “Oh? Then tell me, what difficulties do you have?”

Zi Qi quickly came up with an excuse, “The one I truly love is you. That day, when you said such heartless words to me, I was both furious and heartbroken. That’s why I left the Shen Nong tribe and came to the East Sea. There’s nothing between me and Ao Yue; I’ve only ever loved you.”

He looked deeply into Jiang Lin’s eyes, “Jiang, can’t you see my sincere feelings?”

Jiang Lin’s face darkened slightly—he was disgusted.

Zong Yu’s expression also turned grim.

Jiang Lin laughed in frustration, “So, according to you, not only did you deceive me, but you also deceived Ao Yue. Zi Qi, you deserved the beating you got.”

He suddenly smiled, looking at Zi Qi, “I came to find you today, do you know why?”

Zi Qi focused on him, “I don’t know, and I don’t want to know. Just seeing you makes me happy.”

Jiang Lin coldly replied, “Oh, then you’ll be even happier when you hear this news.”

He continued, “I met the Dragon Emperor. Our Shen Nong tribe has many foods that are beneficial to the sea clans, and now, our Shen Nong tribe’s trade caravans have already settled in Sea City.”

Upon hearing this, Zi Qi could no longer maintain his previously affectionate expression.

He stared fixedly at Jiang Lin, “What did you say?”

How could he not understand the implications of Jiang Lin’s words?

Seeing Zi Qi’s displeasure, Jiang Lin felt quite satisfied.

He said, “I said, you went through all the trouble of ingratiating yourself with the dragon clan and deceiving Ao Yue, wasn’t it just to form an alliance with the sea clans and the Eastern Sea region? Thanks to your inspiration, our Shen Nong tribe and the Eastern Sea region are now working together very smoothly.”

“You!” Zi Qi never expected that the plan he had worked so hard on would be preempted by someone else!

His face turned a mix of blue and white, and he couldn’t even maintain his composure. Red-eyed, he glared at Jiang Lin, “Jiang! You’ve gone too far!”

“Is this what you call going too far?” Jiang Lin said in surprise, “Then if you knew what I plan to do next, wouldn’t you feel utterly humiliated?”

A sudden ominous feeling surged in Zi Qi’s heart, and he asked warily, “What are you planning?”

Jiang Lin chuckled, “Of course, I’m here to beat you up because I can’t stand you.”

As he spoke, he raised his hand, setting up a barrier with his spiritual power, ready to make a move, but Zong Yu stopped him.

Zong Yu clenched his fist and looked at Jiang Lin, “There’s no need for you to dirty your hands with beating someone up. Leave it to me, a professional demon.”

Jiang Lin looked at him, puzzled, “He didn’t provoke you, why are you stepping in?”

Zong Yu snorted, “Who said he didn’t provoke me?”

“Hmm?” Jiang Lin asked in confusion, “Is there something between you two that I don’t know about?”

Zong Yu shook his head, “No, but he’s an eyesore.”

Jiang Lin: ?

However, before Jiang Lin could say anything, Zong Yu had already rushed forward like a gust of wind. Zi Qi’s screams immediately echoed through the air.

Jiang Lin only had time to shout, “Don’t kill him.”

Don’t kill him so blatantly.

Half an hour later, Jiang Lin and Zong Yu walked out of the house, feeling refreshed.

Zi Qi, on the other hand, would probably be bedridden for the next three months.

Zong Yu’s face still carried a hint of murderous intent, “Is that it? He once harbored murderous intent towards you.”

In Zong Yu’s opinion, it would be best to eliminate the problem once and for all.

Jiang Lin said, “How could it end just like this? Can I allow someone who wants me dead to stay in this world? However, we have open conflicts now, so a fight is no big deal, but I can’t just openly take his life.”

The Shen Nong tribe was thriving now, and they had no intention of going to war with the Tu Su tribe.

“Then…”

Jiang Lin’s expression was cold as he said, “When his injuries are healed and this matter has passed, we’ll find another time to quietly get rid of him. At the very least, even if the Tu Su tribe suspects something, they won’t be able to find any evidence.”

In the original storyline, after Jiang’s death, the Emperor Yan couldn’t find any evidence. His fury engulfed the entire Eastern Sea, but eventually, he had to give up. Even Jiang himself was left utterly confused; even after thousands of years in the afterlife, he still didn’t know who in the sea had ordered his assassination.

Jiang Lin had initially suspected Ao Yue, but after meeting the girl, he realized she wasn’t the kind of dragon who could set such a flawless trap.

Hearing Jiang Lin say this, Zong Yu remained silent, though his expression was still somewhat sullen.

Jiang Lin noticed and asked him what was wrong.

Zong Yu didn’t say anything at first, but as they approached the small shop, he finally spoke, hesitantly, “I’ve noticed that in every world, there seem to be a lot of people who like you. Haven’t you ever met someone who makes your heart flutter?”

Jiang Lin: ?

He asked curiously, “Why are you suddenly asking this?”

Zong Yu stammered, unable to give an answer.

Jiang Lin looked at him suspiciously, and when he saw Zong Yu’s evasive gaze and slightly flushed face, he suddenly realized, “Did someone express their feelings to you? And you don’t know how to handle it, so you’re asking me for advice?”

Zong Yu: “…”

He looked at Jiang Lin with a mix of frustration and helplessness, and said stiffly, “No!”

But Jiang Lin looked at him with a knowing expression, “Don’t be shy, I understand, I really do.”

Zong Yu insisted, “I told you, it’s not that!”

Jiang Lin nodded, “Okay, okay, if you say it’s not, then it’s not.”

Young people can be shy, it’s understandable.

Jiang Lin continued, “If you’re asking me, well, no, I haven’t. What’s the point of dating? It’s not as satisfying as planting a few more crops.”

Zong Yu: “…”

On one hand, he felt a sense of relief, a subtle joy, but on the other hand, he also felt a bit disappointed.

Jiang Lin, however, misunderstood his silence.

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Lin said thoughtfully, “There’s no need to ask others about these things. Everyone has different personalities and preferences. While I think relationships are troublesome and unnecessary, I can’t deny that finding someone who truly connects with you can also be a source of joy and happiness.”

Zong Yu looked up at him.

Jiang Lin encouraged him, “If someone confesses to you and you like them too, you could give it a try.”

Zong Yu grumbled, “No one has confessed to me!”

Jiang Lin responded knowingly, “Alright, if you say no one has, then no one has, and I know nothing.”

Zong Yu glared at him, “Really, no one has confessed to me! The person I have feelings for doesn’t like me back!”

As soon as he said this, Zong Yu was stunned, and then he suddenly realized something, staring blankly at Jiang Lin.

Jiang Lin interpreted it as a young person accidentally revealing their secret feelings out of shyness.

He was also puzzled, “You’re so skilled and good-looking, is there really someone who doesn’t like you?”

But Zong Yu just gave him a dazed look, then suddenly blurred out of sight, disappearing without a trace.

Jiang Lin: ?

He returned to his shop, feeling completely puzzled.

Huaiyin, knowing where he had been, asked, “Sir, you’re back? Did you finish beating him up?”

Jiang Lin nodded.

Huaiyin glanced behind him, puzzled, “Where’s Lord Xiao Zong? Didn’t he come back with you?”

Jiang Lin had initially thought about asking Huaiyin, the relationship expert, for advice, but after a moment of consideration, he shook his head, “No, maybe he had something else to do.”

Who would have thought that Xiao Zong’s absence would last for several days?

Although Zong Yu was powerful and occasionally went out on his own, he always informed Jiang Lin beforehand. Disappearing without a word for several days was almost unheard of. If it weren’t for the strange mark in his consciousness that allowed Jiang Lin to sense that Zong Yu was safe, he would have been worried enough to go out looking for him.

Fortunately, after five or six days, Zong Yu returned on his own.

He looked the same as before, as if nothing was amiss.

But Jiang Lin still noticed something strange.

Zong Yu seemed to appear before him more frequently.

He was also more proactive in helping out.

Sometimes, Jiang Lin would accidentally turn around and catch Zong Yu staring at him with a complicated expression.

Jiang Lin: ?

It was… a bit creepy.

He decided to have a talk with Zong Yu.

However, upon hearing his words, Zong Yu’s expression turned strange. He seemed both helpless and angry, glared at Jiang Lin, and walked away.

Jiang Lin was puzzled—could it be that the kid was experiencing a delayed onset of adolescence?

But after that, Zong Yu seemed to return to normal.

Soon, Jiang Lin didn’t have time to dwell on it anymore.

Because Zi Qi died.

He died in the Eastern Sea, swept into the deep sea by the waves. It seemed that, still severely injured and greatly weakened, he couldn’t escape.

When Jiang Lin heard this, he was stunned for a moment, then his expression turned a bit subtle.

In the original storyline, Zi Qi had deceived Jiang into entering the Eastern Sea, leading to the same death.

Unexpectedly, in this life, after all the twists and turns, Zi Qi ended up suffering the same fate.

The method was so familiar—it must have been the same person who killed Jiang in the original storyline.

Soon, people from the Tu Su tribe arrived.

Jiang Lin finally learned of Zi Qi’s identity.

He was the son of one of the major tribe leaders within the Tu Su tribe.

Nominally the tribe leader’s son, in reality, he was the son of the tribe leader’s wife and the Frost God.

The Tu Su tribe was different from the Shen Nong tribe; the entire tribe was fervently devoted to the Frost God and took great pride in preserving the Frost God’s bloodline.

A so-called “illegitimate child” like Zi Qi was considered more noble and honorable than the tribe leader’s own children.

The Tu Su clan leader had no wife, but within the tribe, there were many “children” like Zi Qi.

They fought and vied for power, like a game of breeding venomous creatures.

In the end, the most outstanding one would become the Tu Su clan leader’s chosen successor.