I Was Reborn as the Villain, but the System Bound Itself to the Female Leads - Chapter 35:

Chapter 35: Azure Dragon Temple

“Manager Yao, name your price for this Supreme-Grade Ancient Jade. I won’t bargain at all.” Gao Ming said to Yao Ying. With this supreme jade, his position in his grandfather’s heart would rise to another level—something far beyond what money could measure.

“Young Master Gao, you really are generous. Then this young woman will say a number—1 million!”

“Deal!” Gao Ming didn’t hesitate at all. He immediately took out his card and handed it to Yao Ying. “Manager Yao, go ahead and charge it.”

Yao Ying nodded and took Gao Ming’s card.

“Brother Lin, I truly appreciate you this time. I hope we can cooperate in the future.”

“Of course. I look forward to working with Brother Gao.”

The two smiled at each other.

After the payment was completed, Yao Ying carefully wrapped the Supreme-Grade Ancient Jade and handed it over to Gao Ming.

“Brother Lin, we shall meet again.”

“Until next time.”

Gao Ming got into his car. Holding the jade in his hand, he felt very satisfied and began to think carefully.

From his earlier conversation with Lin Yuan, he could already confirm one thing—the intelligence he had gathered was wrong. Lin Yuan spoke and acted with ease and control, nothing like the arrogant playboy described in the rumors from North City.

“Once I return to Jiangcheng, I’ll get someone to investigate this Lin Yuan in North City again. He’s completely different from what our intel said.”

“Yes, Young Master Gao.”

Gao Ming left North City. As for Lin Yuan, he didn’t care much about it. As for this so-called collaboration between the two families, he treated it as something fleeting. Cooperation wasn’t something that could happen just because it was said—it wasn’t that simple.

At the same time, after seeing Lin Yuan and Gao Ming off, Yao Ying, the manager of Jade City, suddenly realized something odd and found it quite unbelievable.

“I don’t think I ever told either of them that my surname is Yao, right? How did they both come in and call me Manager Yao right away?”

Yao Ying looked at the car disappearing into the distance, puzzled. But she had no way of knowing the answer now. If she got the chance to meet them again in the future, she could ask then.

After obtaining the Heart-Guarding Jade, Lin Yuan couldn’t wait to head to his next destination.

The next place was a temple located outside of North City. There were two things there that Lin Yuan wanted. First was a Buddhist cultivation technique—Golden Bell Shield, Iron Shirt, and Vajra Finger. Second was a treasure artifact—the Demon-Slaying Blade.

Lin Yuan’s choices were simple. First, he wanted defensive methods that could protect his life. Having the Heart-Guarding Jade wasn’t enough since it could only be used three times. The Buddhist techniques—Golden Bell Shield, Iron Shirt, and Vajra Finger—were all top-tier defensive cultivation techniques. Once mastered, they could make one invulnerable to blades and bullets.

After securing defense, he needed offensive power. The Formless Demonic Technique allowed him to absorb others’ blood and spiritual energy to strengthen himself. It helped him grow stronger. On the other hand, the Buddhist technique Vajra Finger was one of the strongest offensive techniques. Together with the Golden Bell Shield and Iron Shirt, they were known as Buddhism’s strongest shield and spear.

Add the treasure artifact Demon-Slaying Blade to that, and it would greatly boost his combat ability.

That was why, after much deliberation, Lin Yuan decided to acquire these three opportunities first.

Yang Gang drove swiftly and soon arrived at the temple outside North City—Azure Dragon Temple.

Though located outside of North City, Azure Dragon Temple still belonged to its jurisdiction.

Azure Dragon Temple was a famous tourist attraction nationwide, with an endless stream of incense offerings. Every day, countless visitors came to pay their respects.

About 1,000 meters from the temple, there was a parking lot where all vehicles had to be left. Anyone who wanted to enter Azure Dragon Temple had to walk the remaining distance.

According to the monks of Azure Dragon Temple, the Buddha loved tranquility and disliked disturbance, so no vehicles were allowed within a 1,000-meter radius.

Lin Yuan didn’t mind this at all. A 1,000-meter walk was nothing to him.

After getting out of the car, he saw many travelers walking toward the temple. There were men and women, old and young, fat and thin, handsome and ugly, healthy and sick—it truly showcased all aspects of human life.

“Young Master, do you want me to carry you over there?”

After parking the car, Yang Gang walked over to Lin Yuan and asked.

Lin Yuan gave him a side-eye. What nonsense was this guy saying?

“Get lost. It’s just 1,000 meters. I have legs, I can walk myself.”

“Yes, Young Master.”

Seeing that Young Master didn’t need to be carried, Yang Gang obediently followed behind him.

The road to Azure Dragon Temple was paved with green stone bricks. Willows were planted on both sides. As the wind blew, the rustling of leaves could be heard.

“You, handsome young man.”

As Lin Yuan walked forward, suddenly a hand reached out from behind and grabbed his clothes.

“Hmm? Granny, do you need something?”

Lin Yuan turned around and asked gently and politely.

The one who grabbed him was an old woman in her seventies. She leaned on a cane and had a hunched back.

Lin Yuan was confused. With her physical condition, why come all the way to Azure Dragon Temple? Wouldn’t it be better to sit at her doorstep and chat about gossip in peace?

Still, he didn’t show any impatience. Instead, he asked kindly whether she needed help.

“I can’t walk anymore. Could you carry me to Azure Dragon Temple?”

“Our Young Master—”

“You shut up.”

Lin Yuan glared at Yang Gang. He knew exactly what this guy was about to say, so he cut him off.

“Granny, why are you going to Azure Dragon Temple? Did no family come with you?”

At her age, it was unusual to visit the temple alone. Normally, there would be family around.

“My old man already passed away. My only son had a car accident and is in emergency care at the hospital. My daughter-in-law is staying at the hospital to look after him. I’m already so old and can’t do anything, so I thought I’d come to Azure Dragon Temple to pray for my son, hoping he makes it through safely.”

“I see.” Lin Yuan nodded.

“Granny, I’ll carry you to Azure Dragon Temple. Once you finish your prayer, I’ll carry you back down.”

“Really? Thank you so much, young man.”

The old lady was overjoyed. Along the way, she had asked many people for help, but none were willing. Now this young man agreed without hesitation—she was deeply moved.

“No need to thank me. Come on, I’ll carry you.”

“Young Master, let me do it instead?”

“No need, I’ll do it myself,” Lin Yuan said.

The old woman had asked him personally. Of course, he could’ve let Yang Gang carry her, but he didn’t want to.

Knowing that he couldn’t change Young Master’s decision, Yang Gang didn’t say more. He just continued to follow behind in case Lin Yuan got tired and needed help.