At this moment, the patriachs had lowered themselves beyond measure, each wearing a fawning smile.
“Uh…” Lin Hanyi looked at their posture in disbelief. This was too much. Were they not humiliating themselves?
“Father, you don’t need to bother with them,” Lin Feng said calmly beside him.
Lin Hanyi, always keen, sensed something and whispered, “Feng’er, they suddenly came to apologize with such flattery and even lowered themselves this much. Do you know what’s going on?”
“If I’m not wrong, it’s probably because Uncle Hei Bai released his aura just now,” Lin Feng said with a smile.
Then he recounted everything that had happened earlier in the tavern in detail.
After hearing it, Lin Hanyi and the rest of the Lin Family were so shocked that they jumped from their seats.
“M-Moon Profound Realm… That Mister Hei Bai is at the Moon Profound Realm!!!”
Everyone turned their eyes to Hei Bai in disbelief. No one had imagined that the silent, unassuming attendant following Zhong Qing was actually at the Moon Profound Realm. If even the attendant was at such a level, then what kind of terrifying cultivation did Lin Feng’s master possess?
The Lin Family members felt as if they were submerged in an overwhelming joy.
The untalented youth of their Lin Family had managed to become the disciple of such a powerful figure—something they wouldn’t have dared to dream of in the past.
At the same time, Lin Hanyi and the others finally understood why the Fang and Gu Families had made such a drastic turnaround.
With someone like Zhong Qing as Lin Feng’s master, the Lin Family naturally stood to gain. The others would never dare to offend them again.
“Senior Zhong, we were rude earlier. Please forgive us,” Lin Hanyi quickly led everyone to respectfully bow again, his face full of anxiety. Having a supreme expert like this visit their Lin Family was like a blessing from the heavens, and he feared doing anything that might offend him.
“Father, you all don’t need to be so formal just because you know my master’s strength. He’s actually very easygoing,” Lin Feng quickly added with a smile.
“Indeed. Everyone can relax,” Zhong Qing said warmly as he sipped the tea a servant had just brought him.
“No, no. For a senior to accept my son as his disciple, it must be a blessing earned from a previous life,” Lin Hanyi said, eyes turning red with emotion.
His son had suffered too many hardships. Now, finally, fortune had turned in his favor.
Soon after, the Lin Family hosted a grand banquet in Zhong Qing’s honor, summoning all notable members of the family. Enjoying the story? Read on at novelping.com.
At the feast, Zhong Qing was naturally seated at the head of the table, and everyone qualified took turns respectfully offering him a toast under Lin Hanyi’s lead.
Lin Hanyi hadn’t felt this excited in decades.
Before long, he had a bit too much to drink. He stumbled over to Lin Feng and whispered, “Son, after becoming a disciple, did Senior Zhong resolve your issue with talent?”
“Of course,” Lin Feng said with a smile.
Hearing that confirmed, Lin Hanyi’s pupils contracted as he hugged Lin Feng and cried out, “Then you can cultivate now?”
His shout drew the attention of the others, and all eyes turned to Lin Feng with anticipation.
“With my master’s guidance, not only can I cultivate, but…” Lin Feng grinned proudly and, with a thought, released his Celestial Profound Realm aura.
“What?!”
“Celestial Profound Realm?!”
Gasps filled the banquet. Everyone stared at Lin Feng in shock, unable to believe their eyes.
“Heaven bless my Lin Family!”
Very quickly, Lin Feng was surrounded. Every face wore doting smiles, showering him with endless praise. They were all genuinely proud of him.
After all, Lin Feng was only sixteen. A sixteen-year-old at the Celestial Profound Realm was a true prodigy anywhere in the world.
“To hell with the Murong Family! So what if they have a daughter? Your daughter’s amazing? My son’s even better!” Lin Hanyi cursed aloud, then burst into hearty laughter.
“It’s all thanks to my master’s teachings,” Lin Feng said bashfully, scratching his head amidst the crowd, though his excitement was evident. Being someone the Lin Family could be proud of made him feel fulfilled.
At the head of the table, Zhong Qing sipped his wine in silence. Watching Lin Feng smiling proudly as everyone surrounded him, a satisfied smile appeared on his own face.
In this moment, he, too, felt proud of Lin Feng.
Over the next few days, Zhong Qing stayed at the Lin Family residence. He wasn’t in a hurry to leave, nor did he rush Lin Feng. The boy had been away for many days, and now that he was home, he should spend more time with his family.
During this time, many people in Fengtian City tried to visit Zhong Qing, but Lin Hanyi turned them all away. You are reading on g.com, the official source.
Until one day, the City Lord of Fengtian arrived in person.
“Greetings, City Lord,” Lin Hanyi said politely, showing proper courtesy.
“Patriarch Lin, I hope you’ve been well.” City Lord Bai Chen smiled slightly. “Your Lin Family is flourishing these days.”
“City Lord, you’re teasing me.” Lin Hanyi chuckled. “May I ask the purpose of your visit today?”
At that, Bai Chen’s expression grew noticeably serious. After pausing for a moment, he finally spoke, “Patriarch Lin, I’ve indeed come to request something today.”
“Please speak,” Lin Hanyi responded sincerely.
“Half a year ago, a vicious beast appeared outside Fengtian City. Since then, it has slaughtered countless people. The City Lord’s residence has repeatedly sent experts to hunt it down, but they all failed—many were injured or killed. Just yesterday, another hundred people fell victim to it. So today…”
At this point, Bai Chen stood and bowed deeply, clasping his fists. “I know the senior staying in the Lin Family must be extremely busy, and I shouldn’t disturb him. But we’re truly out of options. I came hoping Patriarch Lin might speak on my behalf and see if that senior would be willing to help us eliminate the beast.”
Lin Hanyi frowned for once. If it were anyone else, he would’ve rejected it outright. But today’s matter was clearly different—and he knew of the beast outside the city. It had even claimed the lives of some of the Lin Family members.
“I can’t make a decision for Senior Zhong. All I can do is ask. Whether he agrees or not, I can’t say,” Lin Hanyi said after a long pause.
Bai Chen’s eyes lit up. “Thank you, Patriarch Lin. If that senior is unwilling, I won’t disturb you again. I’ll find another way.”
“Very well.”
Lin Hanyi stood and made his way to the courtyard where Zhong Qing resided.
“Greetings, Senior Zhong,” he called respectfully from outside.
“Patriarch Lin, there’s no need to be so formal,” Zhong Qing said with a faint smile as he walked his bird. “What brings you here today?”
“I do have a matter to ask your help with,” Lin Hanyi said frankly as he stepped forward, explaining Bai Chen’s request in full.
“Oh? A beast?” Zhong Qing considered whether to accept.
Just then, the system’s voice suddenly rang out.
[Random mission issued: Host, please eliminate the beast outside Fengtian City. A mysterious reward awaits.]