Unsheathed

Lin Shouyi wasn't surprised when he saw Chen Ping'an.

In reality, he had already learned of Chen Ping'an's arrival earlier. However, he had hesitated for a moment before eventually deciding against going to the guest rooms to look for Chen Ping'an.

Chen Ping'an gave Lin Shouyi the incomplete lightning technique scripture that he had purchased from Ganoderma Inn. This scripture was annotated with the note, "a solitary copy that is unfortunately missing dozens of pages, else the scripture will be priceless."

Lin Shouyi didn't turn down Chen Ping'an's gift.

Chen Ping'an smiled and said, "Xie Xie asked me to deliver a message to you. If you don't mind, she's extended an invitation to you to cultivate at her place every day."

Lin Shouyi thought about this for a moment before nodding and replying, "Alright, I'll go there in the mornings whenever I'm free."

Chen Ping'an didn't stay for long, and his chair was yet to become warm in the few minutes that he had sat there. He stood up and took his leave. Before Lin Shouyi had opened his door just then, he had clearly been sitting on a straw mat and practicing a breathing technique.

Lin Shouyi suddenly smiled and asked, "Chen Ping'an, do you know why I'm willing to accept such a valuable gift from you?"

Chen Ping'an stopped and turned around, asking, "Why?"

Lin Shouyi never invited anyone to his dorm, yet he surprisingly made an exception today, walking over to the table and pouring two cups of tea. Seeing this, Chen Ping'an also returned inside and sat back down.

Lin Shouyi had already become a handsome and elegant young man, and he fell silent for a moment before replying, "Because I know that I'll definitely repay the favor with something more valuable in the future."