Zombie Bodyguard

Chapter 1894 - 1891: Crossing the Barrier

The Mystic Light Technique was something Lin Tian had seen before. At Jinghua University Medical College Affiliated Hospital, Zhang Heyuan had used it, and Lin Tian felt it was even more bizarre than his own super vision—it could actually enable remote "video communication."

Lin Tian and Xu Feibai walked into the wooden hut and were both momentarily stunned by the interior. The garden outside was beautiful, yet the furnishings inside were extremely simple.

A wooden bed, a wooden table, a few wooden stools, and a bookshelf filled with books. There were no lavish decorations, no dressing table, no cosmetics, and no modern appliances or furniture, making it as simple as returning to nature.

It was even somewhat desolate. Xu Feibai’s expression changed, and he said nothing. Lin Tian patted him on the shoulder, feeling it was best not to speak, and just walked to the window to look outside through the lattice.

In the pond, water splashed around and then settled down. Clear water transformed into a figure’s image, and from Lin Tian’s vantage point, he saw it was Zhang Heyuan appearing in the water’s reflection.

"What does this old man want?" Lin Tian mumbled softly.

"What do you want from me?" Zhang Ruyan asked for him, her tone very cold.

Speaking of which, Forget Love Water was refined by Old Man Zhang, and she couldn’t help but harbor resentment in her heart.

Old Man Zhang was also quite awkward, coughing a few times before saying, "Isn’t Lin Tian with you? Don’t rush to deny it. He parachuted into Qingtan Town, I was informed. His landing spot was in your area. It’s already dark and he hasn’t been seen, so you’ve likely hidden him, right?"

Actually, he wanted to say captured, because in the past, anyone who intruded into that area was intimidated by her force, even locals from the township weren’t spared. These incidents caused a lot of headaches for the Zhang Family.

Zhang Ruyan replied expressionlessly, "So what if he is? He disturbed me. If you want him, send someone to get him."

"Hehe, those juniors wouldn’t dare to fetch him from you. I think you should just let him go. He’s still a student, there’s no need to trouble him," Zhang Heyuan surprisingly replied with good nature, advising kindly.

"He’s still a student?" Zhang Ruyan glanced at the wooden hut, slightly surprised.

"Of course, he is still Huaxia’s blooming flower. Don’t make it hard for him. Besides, he came to see Lingyu, you can’t just capture Lingyu’s friend," Zhang Heyuan said with a smiling expression.

Lin Tian was speechless upon hearing this. Since when had he become Huaxia’s blooming flower? Still, this old man’s attitude surprised him, as before, the man had been rather irritable. When did he get so amicable?

"Fine, for Lingyu’s sake, I will let him go." Zhang Ruyan feigned reluctance and, without waiting for Zhang Heyuan to continue, waved her hand, dispersing the Mystic Light Technique in the pond, making Zhang Heyuan’s image vanish.

Lin Tian and Xu Feibai walked out of the wooden hut. Zhang Ruyan squinted at Lin Tian: "You’re a student? Then why are you meddling in the Zhang Family’s muddy waters?"

"Xu Feibai is a teacher, yet he came too," Lin Tian replied indifferently.

"Teacher? He can be a teacher?" Zhang Ruyan glanced at Xu Feibai, an indiscernible expression forming, but she said nothing more to him and turned to walk outside the courtyard: "Lin Tian, come with me."

This implied that Xu Feibai had to stay behind. Lin Tian gave him a reassuring glance, assuring him that Zhang Ruyan wouldn’t cause any trouble. The two of them walked further away, leaving Xu Feibai standing alone in the garden, a somewhat lonely figure.

As they walked further away, Lin Tian suddenly said, "Miss Ruyan, have you ever thought that Xu Feibai might have his difficulties?"

Zhang Ruyan’s shoulders trembled slightly, sighing softly: "Heh, even so, with everything that’s happened, we can’t be together again. His mind is all set on resurrecting Jiang Chen, and this is the last thing I’m doing for him."

"Sigh, I don’t want to talk about you two." Lin Tian shook his head helplessly and then asked, "Can the rune in my hand deceive the Zhang Family’s Barrier?"

"No," Zhang Ruyan answered bluntly, making Lin Tian feel uneasy.

Zhang Ruyan turned her head, giving Lin Tian a somewhat teasing look. Truth to be told, when this girl smiled, it was a bit charming, perhaps innately so, but in her eyes, Lin Tian saw a challenge.

If you’re afraid of dying, don’t come along; this was the message in Zhang Ruyan’s eyes—a real provocation!

"Damn it, if I’m going to die, then let it be. At most, I’ll stir up some trouble with the Zhang Family. If they want to keep me, let’s see how capable they are," Lin Tian threw caution to the wind. There’s no turning back, and being fearful isn’t his style.

Zhang Ruyan’s lips curved slightly into a smile, whether it was admiration or her laughing at Lin Tian’s recklessness remained unclear.

By now it was dark, and the woods were even dimmer, but that didn’t slow them down. Soon, Lin Tian could see that architectural complex.

Approaching closer, Lin Tian realized the Zhang Family looked even more grandiose on the ground than it had from above—the vermilion gate, crimson walls, red pillars, all intricately crafted, especially the pair of gigantic stone-carved Qilin in front, exuding an aura of majesty.

In ancient times, high officials and noble houses would place stone sculptures in front of their residences and palace gates to show their status; these sculptures were generally stone lions.

However, many people feel Huaxia’s stone lions greatly differ from African lions, because in ancient Huaxia, they weren’t called lions, but Suan Ni. The dragon had nine sons, and Suan Ni was one of them.

The Zhang Family, however, placed rare stone-carved Qilin. The Qilin, as the chief of all beasts, was enough to display the Zhang Family’s status in the Demon Exorcism World. Above the entrance hung a golden plaque, the "Zhang Mansion" inscribed on it was solemn and dignified.

In front of the Zhang Family doors, it was very quiet, like a celestial abode, seemingly free from any danger. But Lin Tian knew a massive Barrier enveloped the Zhang Family, stronger even than that Shrine’s Barrier.

Zhang Ruyan stood in the plaza in front of the gate, her expression quite conflicted: "In the end, I have returned."

After speaking, she suddenly extended her hand, taking Lin Tian’s hand. Lin Tian assumed she wanted to act out again, but instead, he felt warmth in the palm, which emitted a faint glow, though it soon vanished.

"I’ve enhanced the rune in your hand with a blessing. It can ensure the Zhang Family’s Barrier won’t detect you for a period," Zhang Ruyan said calmly.

"How long is that period?" Lin Tian asked.

"A few hours, no problem," Zhang Ruyan replied lightly, then walked toward the main gate.

A few hours? You really think you can get Jiang Chen’s body within that time. Lin Tian shook his head with a bitter smile and followed her up.

As he climbed the first step leading to the gate, Lin Tian felt an invisible wave sweep over him. At the same time, his palm felt slightly warm. Taking a quick look up, nothing happened, confirming to him that the rune on his palm was working.

With a creak, the vermilion gate swung open, revealing two young people behind it, ready to welcome Zhang Ruyan’s arrival.