The man

Yichen crossed the street and continued towards the left side of the path.

There were several small stalls on the side of the streets. They were selling dried candies, low-grade stones and various handmade crafts and toys.

Since Yichen was far from acting like a kid of his age; he just walked passed by it and leisurely strolled around enjoying the view.

Shortly a while later, he stopped by a small stall.

There, a man in his late thirties, clothed in all brown clothes, with a face looking like a happy puppy, looked at him livelily and spoke in a welcoming tone: "Ah..this young master, which type of mask would you prefer? We have several designs here..."

Yichen nodded and looked around and observed the masks. There were several types of masks sold in different shapes and sizes.

He randomly picked a black mask which could cover his face and examine it closely.

"Good choice, young master Lin. This is the latest mask which I made. I am sure it will look good on you."

His eyes were sparkling as he said it.

Stunned by his words, Yichen turned and glanced at the man in surprise. It was the first time that he had stepped outside of his home and this seller had already known him?

Enticed by it, he inquired sceptically: "Mister, may I know how you know me? It is my first time coming out from the clan?"

"Hehe..that's easy. The young master of the Lin clan is rumoured to have silver hair and deep turquoise eyes which is a very unique trait in the entire Greenlight city. Leave the Greenlight city even in the entire earth continent, no one has such unique features as young master.

Furthermore, just now we have learned the news of the once genius Lin Zhang to be healed and obtained the chief position again. Thereby, this lowly already guessed that with such exact features and unusual appearance and the plausible coincidence on top of it, the young master must be none other than the young master Lin Yichen of the Lin clan."

There were no flaws in his words; he indeed had a unique trait in the entire Earth continent that was impossible to ignore.

Yichen was left wordless there.

'Looks like wearing only the masks won't be enough, they even know the colour of my eyes. Since this is the case then these masks ain't necessary. Anyone will be able to identify me just by my eye colour itself!'

He fretted over it.

Lord Guotin too had grasped the overall situation. Therefore, he spoke while looking at him: "Kid, looks like the plan is futile; even if the entire face is covered they will get to know just by the colour of your eyes."

"Mmhm..."

Yichen nodded his head agreeing to it.

He soon put down the masks and was about to leave; just then, Lord Guotin clamoured out startlingly: "Kid stop there! Buy that mask!"

He was pointing his wings towards a strange wooden mask which was laying isolated on the corner.

It looked too old and worn out as if someone used it to its limit and cast it out. It was a total face coverage mask leaving only the eye parts opened.

By the looked of it, the masks seemed to be nothing special; there weren't any strange prints or unique about the material that matched his master's just now excited tone of speech as if he had discovered a great treasure.

Bewildered by it, he whispered to his master in doubt: "Master, that mask looks too worn out. Can it be anything special?"

"Brat, Just do what I say! Just take that mask."

Lord Guotin feistily scolded him on his ears.

Yichen flinched at it terrified. His master was so loud and feisty when triggered. There's no way that he did survive if he didn't do exactly what he had told him to do.

Troubled by it, he reacted impulsively, quickly pointing his hand towards the mask: "That mask! Let me see..."

The seller turned towards that odd-looking mask which lay isolated in the far left corner. Because it was too worn out and pale-looking, he just tossed it on the side unattended. To think that the young master would be interested in such a worn-out thing, he was quite amused himself.

He hurried to bring it before the young master.

"Eh...Young master this mask is too old and worn out. This lowly had just randomly picked it up from the woods, it's nothing special. How about young master takes a look at the other latest designs?"

He humbly asked as he handed him the mask.

Yichen observed the mask closely. From his point of view as well, the mask seemed to be nothing special; it was made of some simple wood with nothing extraordinary or magical about it, nevertheless, his master had said that he should take it, therefore, abiding by his master's words, he turned to the man and acted collectedly: "I will take this one. I like it since it is made from wood, Mmm. State the price."

He was so firm on taking it that the seller was left stunned for while.

'What a unique taste this young master has?'

'It is said that the young master of the Lin clan has stayed in the clan's household nursing his sick father for all those years that he hasn't got the time to walk out from the clan. Maybe his years of staying inside the house and not going outside had changed his ways of seeing things, making him rather unique. Whatever, since he like it, it is also good to earn some money from that thing rather than throwing it away..'

With the thought in mind, he pretended a smile and countered amusingly: "This mask, this lowly had randomly picked from the woods, therefore, five copper coins will do."

As they were conversing; Lord Guotin's eyed the mask in keen observation. His eyes were sparkling as he closely dissect every part of it. The pale wooden mask was glowing in his eyes and was quite pleased.

The price the seller stated was too low that Yichen didn't have any copper coins in his pocket. His money was only those gold coins which he collected from Lin Lui and Lin Qui.

Since it was the case, he just took out a gold coin and flung it towards the seller to catch.

"I don't have any copper coins. Take it."

With those few words, he simply walked out from there without awaiting the seller's reply.

Amazed by the shining gold coin that just landed in his hands, the seller bounced his head several times and gave him many thanks: "This lowly thanks for the kind generosity of the young master of the Lin clan. Please do come again."

He bowed gratefully, heartily giving him heartfelt thanks; Yichen on the side had already walked far away from the stall.

"Master, why did you tell me to buy this mask. It looks quite ordinary?"

He inquired as he observed the mask. No matter he looked at it, the mask still looked the same. There ain't nothing special about it; it just looked plain inside and out.

Lord Guotin eyed at the mask and replied surely: "Kid, I know that from your perspective, this is a very ordinary mask but from this master's perspective, this mask is no ordinary."

Amazed Yichen looked at his master in attentiveness.

"This mask is made from the hundred years old devil illusion tree. This devil illusion tree is very unique and changes its features every full moon. On one full moon, it will turn into a magical tree with so many glowing butterflies on it; on another full moon it will turn into a giant wisteria tree with so many wisteria flowers blooming beautifully; another time it will turn exactly like a withered tree with no leaves on it, spreading foul deadly smell all around. This devil illusion tree is unique and very rare.

Since the mask is made from the bark of that magical tree; its effects will be pretty good, moreover, the maker of this mask seems to be quite skilled. He has forged the mask to perfection making it a purple tier artefact. Therefore, it is no ordinary mask, from the looks of it, the main objective of this mask is to conceal the identity of its user and its realm. If someone of powerful realms didn't pay much attention to you, they won't be able to detect you on a whim. Kid, ain't it exactly you were looking for?"

Yichen looked at his master in awe. His master was quite sharp and sure knew everything he did.

While he was admiring his master, Lord Guotin quickly slashed one of his fingers with his wings.

"Ouch! Master!! What was that for..?!"

As he was complaining, the mask already absorbed his blood droplet and started to glow yellow lights.

Alerted by it, Yichen stood there dumbstruck.

"Kid, quick, put it on and visualise the person you wanted to disguise into."

Stunned by it, Yichen obeyed his master and quickly put on the mask. As soon as he put it on; the mask immediately activated itself and soon merge with his skin. The mask now made a drastic change to his overall looks. It gave him the illusion of a man in the age of late thirties.

He was now 6ft tall with a strong muscular build.

His looks was somewhat ordinary; nothing attractive. It wasn't good looking to attract the attention of others or the opposite sex, also, he had a ducktail beard on his lower cheeks, giving him a manly and tough look.

The face he exactly wanted.

"Not bad, this looks quite fitting."

Lord Guotin said as he observed him from head to toe.

Yichen rubbed his philtrum with his hands and grinned cheekily.

"Heh...heh...I am now an adult."

He hurried towards the small mirror which was being kept for selling and looked at his new face in admiration.

"Mhmm...not bad...."

He stroked his new beard and raised his brows as he fascinated himself.