Chapter 713: Chapter 713

Following the voice, Lin Yi saw a familiar figure.

It was actually Eunuch Wei leading the Royal Guards rushing over.

"Eunuch Wei, what winds have blown you over here?" Lin Yi had an ominous premonition; there was definitely nothing good about Eunuch Wei’s visit this time.

True enough, a large group of people followed, dressed lavishly, all with greasy beer bellies; they looked less like court officials and more like wealthy merchants and landlords.

"Hahaha, Young Master Lin, do you know? You have become a famous figure in our Nan Zhao Country. I am here on behalf of the Imperial Family of Nan Zhao Country to invite you to the Imperial Palace."

"A famous figure? Really?" What is this about?

Lin Yi was puzzled; he thought he had been low-key and hadn’t done anything to stir the Government.

Yet the wealthy merchants and landlords dismounted in unison behind him, bowing respectfully to Lin Yi.

"Young Master Lin, we heard your jade mining skills are exceptional. In Lingyun City’s Luoyang Mountain, and the mines of Dongpo Village, several precious large jade stones that have not been seen in hundreds of years were unearthed."

"We, the City Lords of Jade City, have discussed coming together to learn the tricks of mining jade from you."

"Yes, as long as Young Master Lin is willing to impart your knowledge, it wouldn’t be a problem for us to give you ten, twenty, or even more mines, just like the City Lords of Lingyun City and Wushan City did."

Indeed, it’s true that fame can bring trouble just like a pig fears getting fat; having mined just two mines, his reputation had begun to spread across Nan Zhao Country.

Lin Yi was somewhat troubled; he didn’t want such fame in Nan Zhao Country. He just wanted to quietly transport the ten thousand tons of jade he mined back to Nan Zhao Country as a gift for his soon-to-be-born first son.

Looking at the greedy, anxious eyes of the wealthy merchants and landlords, Lin Yi sighed helplessly.

"Ah, I’ve just been a bit luckier, like a blind cat running into a dead rat. The mines I have, those of Luoyang Mountain and Dongbei Village, are enough for me. I appreciate your kindness."

After being rejected by Lin Yi, the demeanors of the wealthy merchants changed immediately. They exchanged glances and then put on airs with a haughty and dismissive attitude.

"Young Master Lin, we’ve done our homework; you come from You Country, and you came to our Nan Zhao Country just to mine jade and then transport it back to You Country."

"Although these mines are registered under your name, the jade mined from our Nan Zhao Country can only circulate within Nan Zhao Country."

"That’s right, if you cooperate with us, share your secrets of jade mining and tools, we can still allow you to sell jade in Nan Zhao Country. Otherwise, our Jade Stone Chamber of Commerce will band together to boycott your jade!"

Listening to their blind self-confidence, Lin Yi couldn’t help but sneer.

"Is this what you call asking for advice? It’s clearly a threat. I, Lin Yi, do not respond to force."

Seeing things turn out this way, the wealthy merchants immediately tore off their pretentious masks and turned to look at Eunuch Wei.

"Eunuch Wei, we’ve done our best. This Lin fellow is as unyielding as mule; it’s time for you to step in."

This scene finally made Lin Yi understand; the wealthy merchants were lobbyists invited by Eunuch Wei, who would naturally benefit from the situation.

If things didn’t work out, they planned to hand Lin Yi over to the court.

Lin Yi carefully observed Eunuch Wei, wondering what kind of trick he would use next.

To Lin Yi’s surprise, Eunuch Wei gave him a sinister smile and shouted with his sharp voice.

"Come forth, seize Young Master Lin for me!"

Following Eunuch Wei’s command, a dozen or so Imperial Guards stepped forward, ready to apprehend Lin Yi.

Of course, Lin Yi would not submit without a fight.

"Heh, just a few good-for-nothings, and you think you can catch me? Go take a good look at yourselves in the mirror."

Just as Lin Yi clenched his fists, ready to give them a harsh lesson, he suddenly felt weak all over, his head felt incredibly heavy.

"Have you, have you drugged me?"

After speaking, Lin Yi’s vision blurred; the next second, he fainted.

Eunuch Wei burst out laughing, "He even claims to be a Divine Doctor, yet he can’t withstand a bit of sleeping drug, truly overestimating himself."

"Look at Huo Si, that good-for-nothing, he praised this Young Master Lin to the skies, yet in the end, he fell into our palace’s hands."

"Let’s go, back to the palace!"

Thus, the unconscious Lin Yi was loaded onto a carriage and jolted back to the Imperial Palace.

Little did they know that the Lin Yi, with his great inner strength, woke up within a quarter of an hour and, to understand Eunuch Wei’s true purpose, purposely continued to feign unconsciousness.

Lin Yi, with his eyes half-closed, could distinctly feel that this place was not the Imperial Palace; the light was very dim, more like a dungeon.

Then came the sound of Eunuch Wei gloating over his successful scheme.

"Ha ha, Magistrate Hong, that foolish pig, made public the matter of the unearthed incomparable Yellow Dragon Jade in Dongpo Village. As long as I kill Lin Yi, the jade of Dongbei Village will be mine."

"Quickly bring over the prepared official documents, I want Lin Yi to put his seal on them and cede the jade of Dongpo Village."

"As long as this fingerprint matches the one on the previous document, I will become the richest man in Nan Zhao Country, ha ha ha ha!"

"Remember, after you deal with it, throw him into Crocodile River to feed the crocodiles."

Lin Yi listened, chilled to the bone, not expecting Eunuch Wei to harbor such ambition.

But of course, Lin Yi would not let him succeed.

[Ding ding ding, host has successfully acquired a pair of realistic human skin gloves with fingerprints.]

Lin Yi, taking advantage of the insufficient light, quickly put on the gloves firmly, and then allowed Eunuch Wei’s men to take his handprint for the seal.

Eunuch Wei, looking at Lin Yi who had not yet awakened, took out the sleeping drug he had prepared, and gently patted Lin Yi’s shoulder, saying with pride.

"Young Master Lin, it would be better for you not to wake up. If you were to find yourself being torn apart by crocodiles while conscious, that would be a very painful affair, ha ha ha."

However, Lin Yi, who was prepared, had already held his breath in advance and quickly purchased an antidote from the Nine-Eyed Mall to take.

Soon, he was put into a hood, lifted onto a carriage, and taken to the side of the Crocodile River.

Lin Yi had witnessed the ferocity of crocodiles.

[Ding ding ding, host has successfully purchased a bottle of Crocodile Repellent, a bottle of red ink, one anti-shock and pressure-resistant suit, and an oxygen breathing mask, having paid 200,000 Heavenly Bead Coins.]

The moment Lin Yi was thrown into the water, he instantly opened the Crocodile Repellent, sank to the bottom then used the oxygen mask, spilled the red ink, and put on the pressure-resistant suit.

Seeing blood stain the surface of the river, Eunuch Wei’s men turned back to report.

Moments later, Lin Yi climbed out of the water, unscathed, but this experience made him realize the numerous dangers present in Nan Zhao Country.

"Very well, Eunuch Wei, let’s see how I deal with you!"

Lin Yi immediately changed into a Human Skin Mask to avoid being recognized, then quietly infiltrated back into Wushan City.

As for Eunuch Wei, he did not go directly to Dongpo Village to claim the mine.

Instead, to reassure the Empress Dowager, he crafted a tragic story about the accidental death of Lin Yi, which made the Empress Dowager deeply lament. Follow current novels on Novᴇl_Fire(.)net

Lin Yi, having disguised his appearance, walked through the streets and alleys, hearing most discussions about the Empress Dowager’s grand seventieth birthday tomorrow.

At that moment, Lin Yi suddenly thought of what the wealthy merchant by Lishui had said, that jade mined from Nan Zhao Country must circulate within Nan Zhao, and must not be taken back to You Country.

’There is some truth to that, just like what Bu Cuoyang reminded me, finding a convincing and reasonable excuse could allow me to circulate it through Lishui continuously.’

’Heh heh, convincing and reasonable, perhaps the Empress Dowager can lend a hand.’

... End of Chapter ...

ps: The fourth update today!