I Can Recognize Everything, But the Information is Wrong

"Tan, you defend Tian Lin; it looks like you're in league with Shang Yu."

Tan Youqi wasn't one to tolerate Elder Qiu and cursed, "I couldn't care less about you; you're only blaming me and Tian Lin because there are too many sect disciples dead and injured, and you're afraid of being punished by the Goddess Sect."

Tan Youqi turned to two Beast Taming Sect disciples and said, "What are you afraid of? It was Qiu who ordered the hunt for Shang Yu. When you return to the sect, just report truthfully, and I believe the elders of Xiangxi Sect will be fair.

When necessary, Tian Lin and I can testify for you."

In other words, Tan Youqi was willing to let the two Beast Taming Sect disciples take the blame.

Just like Elder Qiu, Tan Youqi also wanted someone to take the blame.

Elder Qiu wanted Tian Lin and Tan Youqi to take the fall, while Tan Youqi wanted Elder Qiu to take the fall.

Their mutual blame-shifting amused Tian Lin, so he said frankly, "If the Beast Taming Sect elders ask, just say that I let Shang Yu escape; if they want trouble, let them come to me, Tian Lin."

Had Tian Lin not said this, things might have been alright. But after he said it, the two Beast Taming Sect disciples believed that Tian Lin wasn't colluding with Shang Yu.

Before they could speak, Elder Qiu impatiently said, "Okay, you admitted it yourself; don't deny it later."

Tian Lin sneered in his heart!

The elders of the various sects aren't idiots; they won't believe whatever their subordinates say.

In the end, the sect elders will investigate personally.

The more Elder Qiu spouts nonsense, the more dissatisfied the elders will be once they find out the truth. Then, Elder Qiu's lies will be her undoing.

"Alright, I'll take responsibility for this mess now. If there's nothing else, please leave and let me, Tian, continue building the house."

Elder Qiu exchanged glances with the two Beast Taming Sect disciples, snorted coldly, and left first.

The two Beast Taming Sect disciples were courteous and bowed to Tian Lin before departing.

A moment ago, the atmosphere had been tense, making the villagers who came to help repair the house afraid to enter.

Now that Elder Qiu and her group had left, the villagers swarmed in.

"Master Tian, have you caused some trouble?"

Despite being a Golden Core Cultivator like Elder Qiu and the others, the villagers clearly feared Elder Qiu more than Tian Lin.

And Tian Lin was evidently more polite to these villagers than to Elder Qiu and her group.

"Just some small matters, you neighbors don't need to worry about me."

Tian Lin told Cui'er and Yu'er, "Serve the tea, let everyone rest before continuing with the work."

Many villagers came, most of them strong and healthy.

They all said, "We're not tired yet; we'll relax and drink tea after finishing the work."

The group was lively, and no one paid attention to Tan Youqi nearby.

Tan Youqi knew Tian Lin was displeased with him, but he didn't rush to explain. Instead, he helped the villagers finish repairing Tian Lin's house and later joined them for a meal.

As night approached, after Tian Lin had seen the villagers off, he finally said, "Junior Brother Tian, don't be angry; it's true that I shouldn't have eavesdropped on your conversation with Mei Xianfu. Whether you hit or curse, go ahead, I won't be mad."

In truth, the incident had already happened, and Tian Lin saw no benefit in becoming enemies with Tan Youqi.

But he certainly wasn't going to forgive someone who didn't apologize.

Thus, after Tan Youqi admitted his fault, Tian Lin mockingly said, "Why aren't you saying it was a coincidence now?"

Tan Youqi chuckled, and Tian Lin asked directly, "Tell me, what brings you to Beiyed County?"

Tan Youqi's expression turned serious, and he stopped joking.

He looked at Tian Lin and said, "The Shuiyun Sect, Xiangxi Sect, Beast Taming Sect, and Goddess Sect all have inner sect disciples and true disciples coming to Beiyed County. Their goal is the same—to obtain the burial items of Duke Yunding."

Tan Youqi looked at Tian Lin and said, "Junior Brother Tian, you are sworn brothers with Duke Yunding, so his legacy is rightfully yours to claim."

He appeared sincere, but Tian Lin knew that Tan Youqi was lying.

"There's no need for deceit, Senior Brother Tan! I said I wouldn't compete with you for Duke Yunding's burial items, and I won't go back on my word. Besides, about being sworn brothers? That's all in the Heavenly Gate world; Duke Yunding from this world has no connection with me."

Tan Youqi stared at Tian Lin and asked, "Are you really not going to explore the tomb, Junior Brother Tian?"

Seeing Tian Lin shake his head again, he feigned a sigh, pretending to be regretful, "Such a good opportunity, Brother Tian, it's truly a shame to miss it."

Beside him, Cui'er also urged Tian Lin with Tan Youqi, "Master, first it was Miss Mei, and now Mr. Tan is persuading you. I think Duke Yunding's path truly belongs to you."

Cui'er's words made Tan Youqi's mouth twitch—

Mei Xianfu's persuasion was genuine.

After all, she and Tian Lin were destined to be in the same boat; his strength would benefit her too.

But Tan Youqi? He was just bluffing; little did he know Cui'er took his words seriously.

"Indeed, Junior Brother Tian, you could try your luck in the tomb. You might succeed."

Tian Lin frowned slightly, seeming hesitant.

When Tan Youqi had his heart in his throat, Tian Lin finally stopped teasing him and said, "Forget it! I'm already living well, enjoying leisure with flowers and moon; why risk danger in a tomb?"

Tan Youqi stopped trying to persuade Tian Lin and decided to stop beating around the bush, asking him directly:

"Since you don't want to explore the tomb, would you help your senior brother with a favor?"

Before Tan Youqi could speak, Tian Lin furrowed his brow and said, "You don't mean for me to help you capture Duke Yunding's path, do you?"

At this point, both Cui'er and Yu'er stared at Tan Youqi with suspicion.

Even though Tan Youqi had a thick skin, he couldn't help blushing.

He explained, "Since you're familiar with Duke Yunding, you might know some of his secrets. If you could guide me, I might avoid many detours in the tomb."

Tian Lin said, "To learn about the tomb, shouldn't you ask the Tomb Guardian? I heard Xiangxi Sect has captured the Tomb Guardian; surely his intelligence from the guardian would be more reliable than mine?"

"The Tomb Guardian was captured by people from Xiangxi Sect; there's no way they'll share his knowledge with us."

"I think, Senior Brother, you're so focused on the path that you've lost your head! If you can't find the Tomb Guardian, I won't be able to help you.

Don't say the official in the Heavenly Gate and this world's Duke Yunding can't be considered the same person! Even if they were, there's no way my guidance would ensure your inheritance."

Tan Youqi said, "Looks like I really have to focus on the younger ones from Xiangxi Sect."