"That mysterious person was dressed in a purple gown, and she seemed to be a woman."
"She said Xiaoyu has a rare Calamity Poison Body and can perfectly inherit her mantle. We tried our best to stop her, but the mysterious person only took Xiaoyu away and didn’t trouble us, seemingly without malice."
The Great Elder seemed to read Lin Chen’s mind and, to alleviate his worries, gave a detailed description of the mysterious person.
Hearing the Great Elder describe it like that, Lin Chen’s heart was somewhat relieved.
It seemed that Xiaoyu had awakened her physique by cultivating the cultivation technique he had left for her, and just happened to be encountered by that mysterious person, who then had the thought of taking her as an apprentice.
The Great Elder didn’t know about the Calamity Poison Body, but Lin Chen was aware of it, as it was mentioned in the Primordial Transformation Art. It was also a Divine Grade physique. If one could develop this physique to Great Success, even without any cultivation, they would at least be in the Reverting Void Realm.
It appeared that the mysterious person’s cultivation was very formidable, far beyond what Lin Chen could deal with at the moment. Even if he encountered that mysterious person again, Lin Chen would not have the ability to snatch Xiaoyu back from her.
Moreover, since the mysterious person seemingly meant no harm to Xiaoyu, it was also a fortuitous opportunity in her life.
Lin Chen just couldn’t accept the way the mysterious person had forcefully taken Xiaoyu away, but complaining about it now was pointless. He felt a bit sour in his heart, as though he had lost something very important.
If they could meet again in the future, Xiaoyu’s cultivation might even surpass his own, so he had to focus on his cultivation. Only then could he bring Xiaoyu back the next time they met.
Xiaoyu’s departure left Lin Chen feeling somewhat melancholy. His face showing no emotion, he planned to go back to his room, intending to look at the house filled with traces of memories with Xiaoyu.
"How audacious of the Lin Family, to dare harm my child. Hand over the perpetrator immediately, or else today I shall be at odds with the Lin Family until death."
Hearing that the other party was here for revenge.
Both Lin Chen and the Great Elder’s expressions changed, but the Great Elder’s face showed panic, whereas Lin Chen’s was cold.
He was already feeling upset, and if someone was looking for trouble, he wouldn’t mind erasing them. Since the person came all the way to the Lin Family, Lin Chen certainly wouldn’t hold back.
"Is this person the lord of Desolate Sky City? Let’s go have a look."
As Lin Chen spoke, he leaped into the air and flew directly towards the source of the voice.
Lin Chen had grown up in Desolate Sky City, but he seldom got involved with the power struggles of the Five Great Families, as he didn’t like such disputes. Hence, even though he knew that Zhang Wenkang, the lord of Desolate Sky City, was at the Third Layer of the Melding Earth Realm, he didn’t know much about him.
The Great Elder, seeing Lin Chen fearlessly take flight, felt a bit less worried. He hoped that Lin Chen had achieved something at the Jade Cauldron Sect and significantly increased his strength, enough to challenge someone at a higher level. However, that didn’t seem realistic since Lin Chen was only at the Spirit Gathering Realm Seventh Layer, despite his rapid progress over the year, how could he contend with someone at the Third Layer of the Melding Earth Realm?
The Great Elder had thought that since Lin Chen was of low cultivation and had struck Zhang Wenkai, he should go into hiding, allowing them to resolve the situation. As long as Lin Chen didn’t show himself, he wouldn’t be in danger. However, that wasn’t the style of their Princely Heir.
The Great Elder also took to the air and arrived at the gates of Lin Chen’s Residence.
At that moment, Zhang Wenkang, with Zhang Wenkai and a group of followers from the City Lord’s Mansion, stood imposingly in front of the Lin Family gates with a demeanor demanding retribution.
On the Lin Family’s side, Lin Chen’s Uncle and the Second Elder, along with others, were already waiting.
Lin Chen’s Uncle stood before Zhang Wenkang with an obsequious expression, trying to quell his anger.
"Lord City Lord, please calm your anger. There’s a debtor for every debt, and since Lin Chen injured your son, he naturally should receive due punishment. Our Lin Family will absolutely not shield him."
As Lin Chen’s Uncle spoke, he also looked back at Lin Chen with a cold gaze.
Standing at a distance, Lin Chen observed the exchange between his uncle and Zhang Wenkang, which didn’t seem like their first conversation. The two appeared quite familiar with each other. It looked like his uncle still harbored ambitions for the position of Patriarch of the Lin Family.
"Lin Chen, you dared to harm the City Lord’s son. Come here and apologize immediately. You’ve completely disgraced our Lin Family, and someone like you has no right to be the Princely Heir."
Lin Xiao’s face was icy as he glared at Lin Chen, extending his hand to point at him and angrily rebuked him.
Lin Xiao’s heart burst with joy at that moment. He had long wished to become the Patriarch of the Lin Family clan. However, despite the disappearance of Lin Batian, Lin Chen, the Princely Heir, remained an obstacle.
If Lin Chen’s cultivation talent had remained as it was a few years prior, he could have maneuvered Lin Liang into power, and rightfully claim the position of Patriarch of the Lin Family.
But who could have thought that not only would Lin Chen’s cultivation talent recover, but he would also defeat Lin Liang and become a disciple of the Jade Cauldron Sect, thwarting all his plans.
During the year of Lin Chen’s stay at the Jade Cauldron Sect, Lin Xiao had not slept soundly for a single day, always fearing Lin Chen’s revenge. The old, undying members of the clan even started supporting Lin Chen after he became a disciple of the Jade Cauldron Sect, awaiting his growth, and they apparently believed Lin Chen could lead the Lin Family to glory.
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This made Lin Xiao feel endangered. Without removing Lin Chen, he could never sit upon the throne of the Lin Family Patriarch.
Thus, when Zhang Wenkang showed up, it was a great help to him, and he would not miss this opportunity to kick Lin Chen when he was down and eradicate him.
"Lin Xiao, the matter has not yet been clarified. Isn’t it inappropriate to have the Princely Heir kneel before others ?"
"You are also a member of the Lin Family. Why would you side with outsiders?"
The Great Elder, upon hearing Lin Xiao scold Lin Chen, immediately felt displeased. He could clearly see Lin Xiao’s intentions; he just wanted to use Zhang Wenkang’s arrival as an opportunity to eliminate Lin Chen, and he was the first to disagree.
"Hmph, I, Lin Xiao, always side with justice over kin. If Lin Chen truly harmed Young Master Zhang Wenkai, it is only righteous to pay one’s life for murder and to repay one’s debts."
Lin Xiao puffed out his chest and spoke with lofty righteousness.