Above all spirits

Chapter 53 Drunken Immortal Abode

Lin Tianyu's expression was somewhat solemn, and he fanned himself.

"Alright, I understand. You can leave now. Your injuries are quite serious. Find a good doctor to take a look."

Xiao Hao breathed a sigh of relief, quickly thanked him, and left.

After Xiao Hao's figure disappeared from the three people's sight, Lin Zaicheng spoke first.

“Father, there’s no such thing as a mountain god. You don’t actually believe in such mystical things, do you? I think someone is playing tricks on us.”

Lin Tianyu's brows remained furrowed, as if he were deep in thought.

Lin Ping explained upon seeing this.

“Nephew, you're young and inexperienced, that's alright. But I need to tell you that gods do exist in this world, and there also exists something that opposes them—demons…”

"Most people in Lanyu City may have never heard of it, but in the imperial city of the Canglan Empire, almost everyone with a little power and status knows about the existence of gods and demons. It is not a secret, and most gods even have their own sects."

"Moreover, you should know that even the weakest gods or demons possess the strength of a Saint Body. At least I have never heard of a god or demon who is only at the level of a Overlord Body."

It was still a bit hard for Lin Zaicheng to believe that this level of information was being instilled in him for the first time.

"Are the people of the Empire just going to let them do as they please? Won't sects and such threaten the core interests of the Empire? There are quite a few Saint-level powerhouses in the Canglan Empire, aren't there?"

"Unkillable."

Lin Tianyu finally spoke.

“Cheng’er, you don’t understand. If it really touches on the interests of any god or demon, we can only put the Fengyue Pavilion matter aside for now.”

"Gods and demons are not originally beings of this world. They are merely avatars when they come to this world. There have been people who killed demons before, but years later, the demons reappeared and hunted down those people. That's when people realized that there was no point in purging gods and demons."

"Moreover, it seems that the gods and demons did not come here to invade."

"Therefore, at that time, the empire and many other powers made a treaty of non-interference with the gods and demons. To this day, there is still a lot of cooperation between the two sides."

Lin Zaicheng still couldn't let go of the huge profits right in front of him, and said somewhat unwillingly.

“Father, we are just a small town. You said yourself that many people here don’t even know about the existence of gods and demons. Even if they do exist, how could they be related to a few villagers and go to such lengths to destroy the evidence? Are gods and demons really that ‘helpful’?”

Lin Zaicheng's analysis is not without merit.

Lin Tianyu also somewhat agreed and looked at Lin Pingdao.

“Brother, Cheng’er’s words make sense. What do you think?”

Lin Ping thought for a moment and then analyzed.

"Brother, I think it's best for your Fengyue Pavilion to take a break for a while. Even if it wasn't done by a god or a demon, I believe that anyone with the ability to move mountains must be at least at the peak of the Overlord Body realm. If such a powerful being is hostile towards us, it's not good news."

Lin Tianyu nodded and finally struck the gavel.

"Alright, Cheng'er, listen to your uncle this time. Focus on preparing for the entrance exam for Wentian Academy. Put the Fengyue Pavilion business on hold for a while and lay low. Our Lin family doesn't rely on that to make a living."

"Yes... I understand."

"Once I enter the Holy Body, we will not need to fear gods or demons too much."

Lin Zaicheng, who had been frowning and looking defiant, was suddenly overjoyed.

Originally, Lin Zaicheng wasn't actually that interested in Wentian Academy.

He is a smart man.

Without a Saint-level expert in their family to protect them, going to Wentian Academy would likely just mean being bullied as an ordinary student.

They can't acquire any useful resources, nor can they learn any real skills.

But it would be different if Father could break through to the Holy Body.

"Father, you're about to break through to the Holy Body realm?!"

Lin Tianyu said calmly.

"You've been stuck at the peak of the Overlord Body for over ten years. It's time to break through. Back in the day, your father was a cultivation genius."

"Hahaha."

Lin Ping and Lin Tianyu stood up at the same time.

"Congratulations, Father."

"Congratulations, brother."

...

"Brother, brother, what are those people over there doing?"

After checking into a random inn, Gu Yun and his two companions went out to arrange their dinner.

Although the inn itself is a small restaurant with a high cost-performance ratio, Gu Yun did not intend to settle for less. He was going to be the richest young master in the future Gamma Dimension. He didn't plan to stay long anyway, but he wanted to treat himself to good food.

After inquiring around, the "Zui Xian Ju" restaurant in front of me seemed to have a surprisingly consistent reputation among the people.

The only downside is its high price.

Price was irrelevant to Gu Yun.

At the very pinnacle of power in the lower realms, making money is a piece of cake for him.

Zuixianju is predominantly red, accented with gold lines and patterns, creating a dignified and elegant atmosphere.

Above the main gate hangs a huge plaque with the three large characters "Zui Xian Ju" written in gold paint, the calligraphy of dragons and phoenixes dancing and shining brightly.

"They are queuing up because this hotel is very famous, so a lot of people come here."

Gu Yun explained calmly.

"Brother, shall we join the queue too?"

Bai Qing'er shook the little hand that was being held.

"Young master, I'll go. You and Qing'er can wander around some more, and come over when it's your turn."

Hongxiu immediately volunteered, saying that being by Gu Yun's side always made her think of what she could do for him.

"No need, let's go straight to the VIP room."

Zuixianju has four floors, each with spacious and bright windows and exquisite and unique wood carvings, showcasing its luxury and grandeur.

Consumption also progresses in stages.

Seating on the first floor was free, and a meal there was generally affordable for a middle-class family, costing around seven or eight silver coins. (Ten silver coins equaled one gold coin, and ten copper coins equaled one silver coin.)

The second to fourth floors are all private rooms, namely beginner private rooms, intermediate private rooms, and premium private rooms. The price of a private room is generally between 1 gold coin and 20 gold coins.

Reservations for seats on the first floor and private rooms on the second floor are quite common. After all, regardless of the level of the private room or seat, the dishes and prices are the same, and most people will not blindly engage in competitive spending to spend 20 gold to reserve a high-end private room.

Wait in line outside for a while.

However, Gu Yun naturally belongs to a small minority.

Before coming here, he went to a pawnshop and exchanged some jewelry for gold coins. He now has about two hundred gold coins in his spatial ring.

For an ordinary family to spend one-tenth of their existing wealth on a single meal is certainly not something they can afford.