Chapter 22: Rumors Are Truly Frightening

  The sudden Sparrow Street ambush incident finally came to an end with the Black Robed Dwarf being beaten into a pulp, but the aftermath of this matter far exceeded Lin Taiping's initial estimate.

  Upon learning that Lin Taiping had been attacked, or rather, upon learning that Lin Taiping had defeated the attacker, Mr. Cohen, who had just decided to go have dinner with his wife, hurried back in the first instance and affectionately called out from a distance: "Dear Lin, are you alright? Good heavens, why didn't you tell me that you're actually a real martial artist?"

  Shameless, shameless! Looking at that smiling face of Tu Lu's, he had a strong urge to punch him in the face. Fortunately, Mr. Kohn was also very aware and immediately took out a large sum of money as consolation, barely obtaining everyone's forgiveness.

  On the other hand, after learning about the attack, the Rhode Island Guard also fully demonstrated its emergency response capabilities and rushed to the scene in just two hours... Well, from this perspective, no matter which era's security forces are really "efficient and orderly" without exception.

  Because he had accepted Lin Taiping's gift, and was also under pressure from the Lord of Rhode Island and the nobles, the captain of the guard was extremely angry about this matter. He immediately took the black-robed dwarf and the vultures back for interrogation, and patted his chest to guarantee that he would definitely uncover the truth behind the scenes within a few days. As for how many days it would take, well, that's really hard to say.

  In fact, Lin Taiping didn't have much expectation for this either. Moreover, even if he used his kneecaps to think about it, he knew that the mastermind behind this matter was definitely that Mr. Edward who had spoken harsh words. It's just that now, that gentleman's mood is also unknown, whether he's vomiting three liters of blood or furiously jumping up and down while touching his swollen face.

  Apart from this, putting aside all the above-mentioned things, the greatest impact of this commercial street attack is that Lin Taiping, who had just arrived on Rhode Island not long ago, suddenly became the focus of attention for the entire Rhode Island.

  Mysterious experiences from the East, the continued spread of totem tattoos, and the identity as a wizard brought by the chain lightning, these elements combined together, making his gossip about the Eight Trigrams like it had grown wings, spreading throughout Rhode Island in the next few days, and also undergoing numerous people's malicious modifications.

  "Do you know? A mysterious magician from the distant East, who inherited the wisdom and wealth of the Count of Monte Cristo, arrived at our Rhode Island not long ago."

  "I knew, of course, and I also heard that he had brought with him three hundred fierce cow-headed monsters. Those monsters were as obedient as a flock of sheep in front of him, and they even helped him create several magical totems."

  "Your news is outdated, did you know what happened on Business Street a few days ago? I swear to the gods, there were at least three dark mages and hundreds of pirates, but this Mr. Lin, he just used one Chain Lightning..."

  "What's this? You may not know, but this amazing Eastern master has also had a romantic relationship with a cow-headed girl named Lila that is worthy of song and tears. It's said they do... uh, you know every night!"

  And so it was, as the gossip spread wildly, Lin Taiping suddenly found himself speechless and discovered that he had become thoroughly famous, although this fame completely deviated from his original intention.

  Actually, every time he goes out recently, there are people behind him who point and whisper to each other in a very strange way, so much so that Lin Taiping is considering whether he should wear a big paper bag when going out in the future.

  The problem is, a man like him who attracts attention is like a firefly in the dark night, no matter how hard he tries to hide his light, and more importantly, the speed of gossip spreads fastest in any world.

  So a few days later, when Mr. Cohen formally held the banquet, almost all the nobles and celebrities of Rhode Island came, as for why they were so enthusiastic about participating, according to Cohen's private analysis, first, it was definitely because of their curiosity about the new Totem, and secondly, probably wanting to witness with their own eyes the great **...** that transcended racial boundaries.

  Tears streaming down his face! Lin Taiping was really crying this time, and at this moment, Mr. Cohen asked in a low voice with great curiosity: "Dear Lin, may I ask a purely academic question - what's the difference between the physiological structure of the Minotaur girl and that of humans?"

  Get out! Lin Taiping replied politely, but suddenly had an urge to send Mr. Cohen to Devil's Island to have children with the Dark Elves. Fortunately, at this moment, as the clock struck eight o'clock in the evening, a pleasant piano sound echoed through the banquet hall, officially announcing the start of the banquet.

  In less than a moment, the newly decorated banquet hall welcomed the guests who arrived one after another. The nobles and celebrities from all over Rhode Island came in carriages, stepped into the banquet hall with elegance and arrogance, and Mr. Cohen immediately went forward to greet them with a smile on his face, not forgetting to introduce Lin Taiping to them.

  It was probably due to the many rumors of late that these aristocrats were quite polite, but in conversation, someone would always ask with a curious expression about that matter.

  "Dear Lin, I heard that you and a Minotaur girl... I'm sorry, I didn't mean to mock, I just really want to know, does the Minotaur's way of showing affection differ from humans?"

  "That's right, I'm also very curious about this matter. Also, please allow me to ask a presumptuous question, if you want to do something that you love to do, then according to the customs of the bull-headed people, don't they prefer rough and barbaric ways?"

  "For Pete's sake, that's a pretty rude question, dear Lin. Don't blame my friend, I have no prejudice against interracial love affairs, but are you sure you can handle it? That's a several-hundred-pound Minotaur we're talking about!"

  Can I beat them up? Hearing these strange gazes, Lin Taiping could only turn his head speechlessly and glance at Mr. Cohen beside him, who also expressed with his eyes to be patient, to endure, and to wait until the new Totem is promoted.

  It was at this moment that Viscount Ford, who had his arms around two beauties, leaned in close and whispered with a smile: "Dear Lin, if you need help, I mean, if you do, I have a medicine that can enhance endurance... Hmm? Who's that?"

  "Sorry, I'm late," Kristen said with a tone full of apology, finally arriving after rushing back to take care of her sister, and instantly drawing everyone's attention.

  The red-dressed beauty, once full of wild charm, now appears elegant and refined, with a silver-white trailing long gown that sets off her slender figure. Her golden hair cascades down like a waterfall, making her swan-like neck appear even whiter and more slender. Her sapphire-blue eyes sparkle in the candlelight, shining brighter than the stars on a night...

  It was as if a silencing spell had been cast, and the originally boisterous banquet hall suddenly fell silent. Several dozen nobles turned their heads in unison, their faces first shocked and then amazed. Viscount Forte's face was flushed with intoxication, and he immediately pushed aside his two female companions, beaming with a smile as he approached: "Beautiful miss, may I have the pleasure of knowing your name?"

  This pickup method was completely useless, Kristen just smiled and nodded in greeting, then lifted the silver-white hem of her skirt and elegantly made her way through the crowd, walking straight to Lin Taiping's side and intimately wrapping his arm around hers: "Darling, I'm so sorry I'm late."

  Dearest? Dearest? Gods above, did we hear that wrong, dearest?

  In an instant, seeing the two of them so intimate, the aristocratic guests present felt their hearts aching with sorrow. Viscount Klinde was even more embarrassed, what injustice, what injustice! Such a gentle, beautiful, elegant and noble beauty had already been claimed by someone, and not just anyone, but that weird guy who liked cow heads...

  What's it to me? Under the angry gaze of the crowd, Lin Taiping suddenly felt like he was being shot at even when lying down. Especially when he saw Kristen unapologetically holding onto him with a pitiful and charming expression: "Wait, Kristen, what are you trying to pull?"

  "Boss, I'm helping you." Kristen replied with a smile, even holding on tighter, "Just this once, since you helped me buy the magic crystal cannon yesterday, I'll make an exception, but first, let's get one thing straight, no taking advantage of me."

  You're not going to take advantage of me, are you?! Lin Taiping couldn't help but roll his eyes, but when he smelled that faint orchid fragrance and felt the soft touch on his arm, he suddenly became a little absent-minded... Hmm, actually, taking advantage of someone occasionally might be a pretty good choice.

  However, in just a few seconds of hesitation between ** and **, he immediately gently pulled up Kristen's slender hand, with a smile all over his face, introducing: "Ladies and gentlemen, please allow me to introduce this Miss Kristen, she is my beautiful fiancée, so what's the rumor about the cow-headed girl, it's completely a rumor!"

  What can be said? Seeing such an intimate scene, the nobles present were not heartbroken, but felt that their hearts had already been stormed and flooded. Viscount Klinde wiped away tears from the corner of his eyes, unable to hold back a long sigh: "Gods above, I would rather use all my female slaves in exchange for this Miss Kirsten, even if only for one night..."

  "One night? Or three seconds?" The portly Earl of Simmons was also grieved, but because he had always been at odds with Viscount Ford, he did not forget to take the opportunity to strike his enemy. "Dear Lord Clindar, I heard from your servant that your endurance is really terrible, no wonder you need those medicines."

  "This is an insult to the Red Fruit! Viscount Forte's face immediately turned iron-green, and he counterattacked with a fake smile: "Lord Simmons, you'd better take care of yourself first. I heard that after you took that fox tribe female slave back last time, you asked a doctor to come and see her on the same night. If I had known it was like this, I wouldn't have given her to you."

  It was very good and powerful, this time it was the turn of Earl Simmons to get angry, the two adults suddenly became like fighting cocks, staring at each other with anger, looking as if they would throw down their gloves and duel at any moment. Just then an old marquis standing beside them said coolly: "What a pity, you young people are really not in good health, just look at me, although I am already seventy years old..."

  It was clear that if it went on for a few more seconds, the poor old marquis would be drawn into the battlefield. However, just at this moment, the heavily curtained banquet hall door was pushed open with a loud creak, and in the cold night wind, a harsh, ear-piercing voice suddenly rang out.

  "Gentlemen, with such a gathering, you actually forgot to invite me?"

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