Over The World, Beyond Heaven

Chapter 1167: Resurrection Crystal Ball

"In the next few days, all the tributes will be completely forged. When everything is ready, we can proceed with the plan. Unless you want to wait for Black Rock City's Annual Weapons Forging Contest!" Lin-Jun replied to Zheng-Fu. He looked very proud of the work he had done.

Excellent!

"Then, when all the tributes are finished, we'll meet again to discuss. For now, we should disperse to do our duties. I hope everything goes well. And be careful not to let the matter of our reforms be leaked. Otherwise... there would be a huge loss!"

Zheng-Fu nodded lightly to Lin-Jun before ending the discussion. Because the longer they stay, the more suspicious it would be. Since he sensed that around the Lin Clan mansion, there were many people with strange auras watching. He thought that those people might belong to the Black Rock City Governor or someone who was disloyal to the Lin Clan. Therefore, for everything to go according to plan, he had to do everything as carefully as possible.

We got it!!!

With just one sentence from Zheng-Fu, everyone in the hall instantly became serious and solemn. It was as if everyone were Zheng-Fu's subordinates. Even Liang-Zhong and Yun-Hou-Tian unconsciously paid respects to Zheng-Fu.

Umm!

"I almost forgot, Comrade Zheng-Fu. This is a small gift we have prepared for you. Take it!"

At that moment, Yun-Hou-Tian returned to his composure and looked somewhat embarrassed that he respectfully responded to Zheng-Fu despite him being an important senior master of the Hunter Guild. To cover up his embarrassment, he took out the gift he had prepared and handed it to Zheng-Fu.

Ah!?

"You guys don't have to be in such trouble. Moreover, I don't need anything. By the way, what is your gift?" Although his mouth refused, Zheng-Fu's hand did not match his mouth at all. He stretched out his hand to receive the gift box that Yun-Hou-Tian had handed him and immediately opened it to look inside.

Oops!!!

Everyone in the hall almost choked on their saliva when they saw Zheng-Fu's actions. They were already about to praise Zheng-Fu for not taking any gifts. But when they saw him accept the gift and open it with such excitement, the Lin Clan elders wanted to turn away and slam their heads against the wall to forget the sight they had just seen.

Flap!

Hah!?

"This is… What is this?"

When Zheng-Fu opened the gift box, he was stunned. Because he had never seen that thing before. Even though he could feel that the item had a lot of energy. But he could not tell what kind of treasure it was.

"This is the 'Resurrection Crystal Ball.' The properties and abilities of this crystal ball are as its name suggests. As long as the spirit of the dead person still exists or has recently died, no more than a period of sipping one cup of tea, that person will be able to come back to life. However, it would take five years to create a new body for resurrection!"

Ah!

Yun-Hou-Tian explained the properties of the Resurrection Crystal Ball to Zheng-Fu. He looked very proud of that treasure. Because he found it himself in an ancient ruin. And he was able to tell its properties because he had already used one of the three balls that he obtained.

Since he had given one to Zheng-Fu and had used one, there was only one remaining that was carefully preserved at the guild. When the people from Lin Clan heard about the properties of that treasure, they were shocked and envious of Zheng-Fu. They had also heard about that kind of treasure. And many people knew and wanted to get it as well. But since it was a treasure belonging to the Hunter Guild, very few people would dare to steal it.

"This treasure is very precious. Would it be good to give it to me?" Zheng-Fu looked at the Resurrection Crystal Ball carefully again and examined it to be sure before asking with a slightly embarrassed expression, because although Deity Treasure was valuable, it could not be compared to that crystal ball.

"Definitely good! Because you have given us a new life. We, therefore, think that giving you this gift is most appropriate. But if you're still not satisfied and want something else, you can tell us!" Liang-Zhong replied. He had already predicted that Zheng-Fu would ask like that, so he had prepared an answer.

"That is enough, Senior Master Liang-Zhong! I'm not that greedy. But if you can give me unlimited hunting rights, that would be great." Zheng-Fu smiled slightly and raised his hand to scratch his head as he spoke, as if feeling guilty and embarrassed. Because his first sentence seemed good, but the last sentence seemed a little shameful.

Umm!

"About that… I'll try my best. But I can't promise that I can do it or not. Because we have to submit the matter to the head office. If they don't allow it, I can't help. You know well that the forbidden area is not a place that anyone can enter. It's both dangerous and full of treasure. Only authorized hunters and the continent's elite nobles can enter. But even then, they still have a limited time to enter!"

Liang-Zhong was slightly troubled by that because the rights that Zheng-Fu wanted were only given to high-ranking hunters, people from the major clan, and elite nobles. Since the forbidden area was highly dangerous, the monsters in it were all higher levels than the advanced Deity Monarch Stage to the advanced Great Deity Stage.

"Never mind! Do as you feel comfortable. I don't want to force you. If it cannot be done, that's all right. After all, my true intention is to wipe out the people from the Demon Race and reclaim the freedom of the Human Race!"

Zheng-Fu did not want to make Liang-Zhong feel burdened. When he saw Liang-Zhong's thoughtful expression, he let Liang-Zhong do what he could.

Umm…

After a while, the conversation ended. And Liang-Zhong and Yun-Hou-Tian returned to the guild in the afternoon. Not long after, a middle-aged man named Hong-Hua-Zhen came to see Zheng-Fu. The fact that that man came to Zheng-Fu at Lin Clan caused quite a stir in the entire city. Because Hong-Hua-Zhen was usually at the Hunter Guild and rarely returned to his clan, even though he was an important elder of the clan.

Hong-Hua-Zhen came to Zheng-Fu because he wanted to invite Zheng-Fu to visit his clan and talk. Because last time, he had little time to talk with Zheng-Fu. And he knew that Zheng-Fu was there because he knew Yun-Hou-Tian as well. He also had the same thoughts and ideology.

"Elder Master Hong praises me too much. I'm just a new-generation kid who's just learned to walk. Hmm, let's just say that tomorrow I'll definitely visit you at the clan."

"Don't humble yourself. After all, you're humanity's new hope. And I believe you'll be able to do it!" Hong-Hua-Zhen looked delighted as he spoke. He had not felt that good in a long time. Ever since becoming a hunter, he had always been hunting and doing missions. He had to control his emotions and be careful. But at that moment, he did not have to do that. He could take it easy when he was near Zheng-Fu.

"Thank you, Elder Master Hong! Then let me walk you to the entrance!" Zheng-Fu had already thought that the middle-aged man must have been a trustworthy person. Because he was willing to say everything honestly without hiding anything. Moreover, his every word sounded very serious.

Good!

Fifteen minutes passed...

"You can leave me here. And don't forget our appointment tomorrow. I'll have my cooks prepare delicious fermented liquor and delicious food for you!"

"I definitely won't forget!"

Umm…

After Hong-Hua-Zhen left, Zheng-Fu continued to stand in front of the entrance for a moment. Because he sensed that someone was hiding and watching him not far away. From the energy wave he felt, he believed that it must be someone from the Demon Race. So, he secretly ordered his clone figure to go out and capture that person for investigation.

Huh!

In just a moment, Zheng-Fu's clone figure was able to defeat that mysterious person. Before Zheng-Fu ordered the clone figure to take the man to his room and wait. Because at that time, behind him, three young women were walking toward him.

Master!

The three young women were Lin-Nie, Lin-Ying, and Lin-Xi. And the person who called Zheng-Fu was Lin-Nie. She did not call him 'Young Master' or 'Zheng-Fu'. But she called him 'Master' because Zheng-Fu had helped guide and teach her saber skill.

"Lin-Nie, why do you call him like that?" Lin-Ying asked.

The fact that Lin-Nie called Zheng-Fu that way caused the two young women who came with her to have dazed and suspicious expressions.

"Didn't you ask me before why my saber skill has improved so much?" Lin-Nie did not answer directly, but instead, she asked her cousin back.

Or...

"Actually, it was because you received guidance from Elder Brother Zheng-Fu. Sister Lin-Nie, you are so cruel. You secretly went to practice alone without telling us!" Lin-Xi was a clever person. She immediately knew what Lin-Nie meant. And when she found out, her cheeks puffed out and she spoke in a hurt tone.

"Tha… that's right! Even though our clan has received new and improved treatises from Young Master, how could you do that to us? Aren't we one family? Why did you secretly practice alone without telling us like this?!"

Even though Lin-Ying had previously disliked Zheng-Fu and often used sarcasm, right then, it was different. She wanted to be close to Zheng-Fu and get to know him better than before. Because Zheng-Fu was both strong and charming. She was, therefore, envious of Lin-Nie, who received personal guidance from Zheng-Fu.

"About that…"

"You guys don't have to fight. In two days, I'll train you all. But for now, I'd like to go back to my room first. I still have a few errands to attend to!" Zheng-Fu saw the three young women starting to quarrel because of the advice he gave Lin-Nie last time, so he hurriedly stopped them before he promised to help guide Lin-Ying and Lin-Xi as well.

"Really, Young Master? You promised, right?!" Lin-Yin was clearly very excited and happy. "Oops!" And when she realized that she had acted inappropriately, she let out a soft cry. With a reddened face due to embarrassment, she turned around and immediately ran away.

Lin-Ying!

Elder Sister Lin-Ying!

The other two young women were stunned when they saw Lin-Ying's expression. Especially her sister, Lin-Xi. She did not know what was wrong with her Elder Sister that made her run away like that. But Lin-Nie knew exactly what Lin-Ying felt. Because she also had that feeling when she looked at Zheng-Fu's face. But she never thought that Lin-Ying would feel the same way, even though Lin-Ying seemed to dislike Zheng-Fu very much before.

Sigh!