C25

After hesitating for a while, Lin Qing finally gave a long sigh. Compared to Ye Liangchen, her life was better, and her life was worse. She would never be able to do what she wanted, so she made a choice in the end.

After understanding all of that, Lin Qing lightly shook her head, put down the report in her hands, and walked towards Zhao Hu's residence.

In the time it takes to have half a cup of tea, Lin Qing's figure had already arrived at Zhao Hu's place of residence. Compared to Lin Qing's residence, Zhao Hu's room was undoubtedly more luxurious, and in front of the door were two burly guards.

"Lin Qing is here to pay a visit to Vice Sect Master Zhao. Please pass the information on to the both of you," Lin Qing said indifferently as she looked at the two attendants in front of the door.

When the two attendants saw that it was Lin Qing who had arrived, they didn't dare to delay and hurriedly said, "I'll have to ask Helmsman Lin to wait. This servant will pass on the message right away."

Lin Qing didn't wait for long. After about half a day, Lin Qing heard the sound of footsteps.

Hearing this, Lin Qing was startled and hurriedly looked over to see Zhao Hu looking over with a smile.

"So it was Branch Lord Lin who personally came. Is there something you need?" Zhao Hu brightly smiled, a trace of doubt in his eyes.

Lin Qing glanced to her left and right. Frowning slightly, she cupped her hands and said, "There are some matters that I must discuss with Sect Leader Zhao."

Zhao Hu raised his eyebrows and looked around. He said lightly, "It's noisy outside. Why don't you come in and have a chat?"

"I also share the same intention." Lin Qing cupped her hands together as she softly spoke, her brows curving in a respectful manner.

"Please," Deputy Sect Master Zhao said warmly as he slightly bent his waist.

Lin Qing slightly nodded her head and without delay, she entered Zhao Hu's room.

After entering the room, Lin Qing finally understood how luxurious Zhao Hu's room was. The extravagant decorations of the room's lamps and jade beads were all rare and precious.

"Vice Sect Master Zhao sure knows how to enjoy life. I'm afraid that the value of this room's attire is quite high." Lin Qing said with a hint of envy in her eyes. However, her heart seemed to be troubled, but no one knew.

After all, he had worked hard for the sect for three years, yet the resources he had obtained were wasted. No matter what, Lin Qing's heart felt a bit uncomfortable. Although she thought that in her heart, Lin Qing did not express anything and instead looked at Zhao Hu with envy.

"It's just some small stuff. If Branch Lord Lin likes it, you can have it." Zhao Hu smiled and said with a profound look.

"One cannot accept without merit, I cannot accept this." Lin Qing bitterly laughed as she spoke in a faint voice.

With a chuckle, a trace of coldness appeared on Zhao Hu's face for a moment.

"I don't know what Helmsman Lin is here to discuss, but please speak your mind." Zhao Hu took the fragrant tea from the servant and handed it to Lin Qing.

Lin Qing respectfully received the teacup and glanced at the servants in the room with a trace of apprehension.

Zhao Hu seemed to have sensed something and waved his hand. With a cold tone, he said, "You may leave."

When the servants and attendants heard this, they respectfully bowed and left.

After all the servants had left, Zhao Hu frowned and looked coldly at Lin Qing as he said, "The unrelated people have already retreated. The wall between them has no ears, so Helmsman Lin can speak bluntly."

"If that's the case, then I, Lin Qing, have spoken." Lin Qing swept her gaze left and right as she spoke.

Zhao Hu found a seat and sat down. He lightly nodded his head and slightly bent his arm, indicating that Lin Qing should sit and speak.

Lin Qing did not care about formalities and sat next to Zhao Hu. He straightforwardly said, "I'm afraid that I can't handle the matters that Deputy Sect Master Zhao asked me to do. I hope Vice Sect Master Zhao can choose someone else."

"What, Helmsman Lin doesn't want to be friends with me, Zhao?" Zhao Hu coldly said as he glared at Qin Lie with his eyes glinting with icy-cold light.

"It's not that I don't want to do it, but because of Vice Sect Leader Zhao's instructions, I am unable to complete it. I hope that Vice Sect Master Zhao will be pleased." Lin Qing slightly cupped her hands and explained.

"It's just poison. With Branch Chief Lin's ability, can't he even do something like this?" Zhao Hu's expression was as cold as a tiger's, emitting an indescribable chill.

"It's not that I don't want to poison Ye Liangchen with this poison, but things have changed and I can't finish it in a short period of time." Lin Qing lowered her head slightly.

"Oh, I wonder what kind of change it was that made Helmsman Lin unable to do such a small thing?" Zhao Hu lightly tapped the table with his finger, causing a "ding ding" sound.

"Something has happened in Red Leaf Town. Ye Liangchen ordered me to immediately head to Red Leaf Town and guard it. At that time, I would have to leave the gang. I have the heart but not the strength." Lin Qing hurriedly explained.

"At this critical moment, he sent you to guard Red Leaf Town. Did Ye Liangchen notice something?" When Zhao Hu heard this, he suddenly stood up and muttered in a low voice.

Lin Qing sat to the side, not uttering a single word upon hearing these words.

Only after waiting for a while did Zhao Hu recover from his contemplation. He looked at Lin Qing, who was quietly drinking her tea, and said with a smile, "Since things have changed, this matter cannot be forced."

"Vice Sect Leader Zhao is a kind and righteous man." Lin Qing saluted respectfully and said with a sigh in her heart. After all, Lin Qing was somewhat ashamed of the poison that was administered to Ye Liangchen. Now that she didn't need to poison Ye Liangchen, the pressure in her heart was greatly reduced.

"However, although you can't poison Ye Liangchen, do not forget your duty, Branch Chief Lin. Sometimes, your life is your own. If you are wrong, you will not have it anymore." Zhao Hu chuckled and said with a sinister tone.

"Don't worry, Sect Master Zhao. I will not forget my duty." Lin Qing respectfully cupped her hands together and lowered her head.

"That's great! Helmsman Lin is truly an intelligent person. What I like the most is an intelligent person." Zhao Hu laughed loudly and stood up. He patted Lin Qing's shoulder and nodded in satisfaction.

Lin Qing's body stiffened slightly, yet he didn't make the slightest movement.

"Branch Lord Lin, I heard that you like drinking tea. Unfortunately, I have a few pu'er spiritual tea here. Why don't you try it?" Zhao Hu changed the topic and asked.

"Then, I'll thank Sect Master Zhao." Lin Qing stood up, bowed respectfully and said in a low voice.

Chuckling, Zhao Hu clapped his hands and a pretty maid came over with a tray.

"This is Pu'er spirit tea, but the essence of the tea is something that even the nobles of the imperial palace don't have. Even talented warriors can use it to change their tendons and cleanse their marrow," Zhao Hu said as he received the tray from a pretty maid and passed it to Lin Qing.

"Thank you for Sect Master Zhao's gift. If Sect Master Zhao wishes to say something, I will not refuse it no matter what." Lin Qing extended her hand and received the tray with a grateful expression.