A Dream of Transmigration

Chapter 44

His handsome face carried the humble smile befitting a scholar. Although he was about the same age as Lin Feifei, he acted and spoke like an adult, much more mature than her.

He cupped his hands and said, "My name is Zhan Qiuyu, and I have come here to express my gratitude to Young Master Lin for saving my life."

Lin Feifei then noticed that he had changed into a fine dress today, apparently to express his gratitude. The servants standing behind him were the same ones who had chased her down the street earlier.

"Young Master Zhan, is that right?" She quickly clasped her hands in a respectful bow. "Uh, you don't need to thank me."

Most of the people around were just watching the spectacle, but seeing her humility, they all praised her.

Several servants also showed their respect: "Our sixth young master has inquired for a long time, and Young Master Lin is indeed rare. He did good deeds and left without leaving his name. Just now he was hiding on the street and refused to acknowledge it. He is indeed worthy of being a disciple of Master Zixu."

So it was you guys from YY! If I had known you were here to thank me, I wouldn't have run away!

Lin Feifei gave an awkward smile.

Zhan Qiuyu didn't notice, but smiled and winked at the servant beside him. A servant hurriedly came up with a tray: "This is just a small gift, I hope Young Master Lin won't find it offensive."

Two silver dollars!

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What a day it is today! Why is it that unexpected wealth keeps coming our way? These two pieces of silver are worth at least ten taels, which is already a very generous gift, not to mention there are several large strings of coins around them.

But for some reason, Lin Feifei lost interest.

"No need," she pushed the plate away and cupped her hands in a gesture of respect, just like in period dramas. "It was nothing, not worth mentioning. I didn't save you for money, Young Master Zhan, you're too kind."

Seeing her refuse such a large sum of money, the surrounding crowd erupted in surprise and admiration.

Zhan Qiuyu seemed surprised and couldn't help but laugh: "Could it be that Young Master Lin thinks it's too little?"

Lin Feifei quickly explained, "No, no, I don't need money right now. I didn't save you because I want your thanks, otherwise I would have stayed with you long ago. Exorcising demons is my duty..."

He suddenly choked up.

At the top of the stairs, a familiar white figure appeared.

Her features were exquisite, and her fair face remained as indifferent as ever. She could sense that from those half-closed, icy eyes, a gaze sharper than a sword and colder than ice shot out, sending a shiver down her spine.

Frozen.

He gave her a cold look, then turned and disappeared.

It took Lin Feifei quite a while to come to her senses amidst everyone's urging.

"Even so, this is my sincere wish, and I hope Young Master Lin will not let it down," Zhan Qiuyu smiled slightly, then suddenly leaned closer to her and said in a deep voice, "I have something else to ask of you."

Lin Feifei was taken aback, but then stopped refusing.

Zhan Qiuyu immediately looked around: "May I speak to you in private?"

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Upstairs, at the table by the window.

A pot of wine and a table full of exquisite dishes.

This is a very famous restaurant, famous for its food and drinks, and even more famous for its prices—a meal here is enough for an ordinary person to eat for several months, and those who can afford to entertain guests here are certainly not ordinary people.

But who knew—

Just as Lin Feifei was expressing her feelings, Zhan Qiuyu and his servants knelt down!

"Young Master Lin, save me!"

Lin Feifei was startled and froze for a moment: "What are you doing?"

"My family has suffered a misfortune, being harmed by an evil spirit. Fourteen people have already lost their lives. Young Master Lin, you must save them!"

Fourteen people!

"Then...you can ask someone else. Oh, right, aren't there eminent monks from Dinglin Temple? Why don't you go and ask them..."

Lin Feifei was a little scared. She didn't want to cause any trouble. She almost lost her life that day just to save him from drowning. Now, fourteen people had died!

“Abbot Wuzhi of Dinglin Temple and several other masters, including Jiefa, are not here. This matter cannot wait. My parents are still at home, and I am worried…” At this point, Zhan Qiuyu burst into tears. “Young Master Lin is highly skilled in Taoist arts and acts with kindness. If you are willing to lend a helping hand, my whole family will never forget your great kindness!”

Seeing him cry already made her a little flustered, but when he went on to praise himself for his "high level of Taoist magic", Lin Feifei was indeed flattered and became quite smug. If she was not good enough, didn't she still have the famous Senior Brother Lingyi?

As soon as she agreed, Zhan Qiuyu's face lit up with joy.

“Young Master Lin, please sit down and let’s talk,” he said to the people behind him after they were seated, “You may all leave first.”

The servants voluntarily left the room.

.

Lin Feifei then remembered something: "How did you know I was at that inn?"

Zhan Qiuyu smiled: "It was a monk who said it."

A monk? Lin Feifei thought for a moment, then suddenly gritted her teeth and said, "Is he a crazy, filthy monk carrying a tattered fan?"

“That’s right,” Zhan Qiuyu said in surprise, “So he really does know Young Master Lin.”

Lin Feifei snorted twice.

"Of course I know them, and more than just know them, heh heh..."