eurekapd Chapter 189 Going Home
Chapter 189 Going Home
"You flatter me, Patriarch. I am unworthy of such praise."
Luo Sifan quickly offered a polite remark, which only deepened the Lin family head's admiration.
The head of the Lin family immediately waved his hand and said with a smile:
"Lin Qianxiu, proceed with your preparations for the Gathering of Talents as usual. As for your request to become a Dan Partner, I have granted it. This child is quite remarkable! Cultivating both Dan and swordsmanship, and being from a ten-thousand-year-old sect with profound lineage, even I am somewhat amazed. It would be perfect if the two of you could become soulmates! You will surely shine brightly in the Lin family in the future!"
The crowd's anxiety subsided, and they tactfully bowed in gratitude to the Lin family head and withdrew.
The Lin family patriarch watched indifferently as a group of people stepped out of the palace gate, his fingers, which were still stroking the Xuan Tian Thunder Stone, suddenly stopped.
Without turning his head, he tossed the Xuan Tian Thunder Stone behind him and complained:
"Luo Xuan! Send this thing to the Heavenly Academy. A bunch of old men have been studying this thing for hundreds of years, but they haven't come up with any usable methods!"
A tall, thin-faced, pale-skinned young man emerged from behind the hall and silently grasped the Xuan Tian Thunder Stone.
Seeing him standing motionless, the Lin family patriarch frowned slightly.
"Lin Luoxuan, hurry up and go!"
Holding the dim thunderstone that Luo Sifan had poured out, Lin Luoxuan paid no attention to the Lin family patriarch's impatience. Instead, he asked the Lin family patriarch a question:
"Lin Xizhi, do you really believe this kid's nonsense? Lin Qianxiu's behavior clearly shows that she didn't prepare a story with this kid beforehand, and it's full of loopholes!"
Lin Xizhi turned to the side and glared at him:
"I am the head of the Lin family. Do I need you to tell me how to do things? The affairs of the Heavenly Academy are not my concern. But I hope you will stop interfering in the Lin family's personnel matters by bringing up the patriarch! Lin Qianfeng has lost more than a hundred subordinates. Isn't that enough for you to stop?"
Lin Luoxuan was somewhat surprised by Lin Xizhi's sarcastic remark. His face froze for a moment, then he said angrily:
"You can handle Lin Qianxiu's matter as you see fit at the Heavenly Academy. But what about those two Celestial Spirit Embryos? You can't be the one to decide those things too, can you?"
Lin Xizhi curled her lips:
"According to your Heavenly Academy's plan, the birth of the spiritual embryos will take forever. If Lin Qianxiu hadn't inadvertently triggered the union of heaven and earth, how could those two spiritual embryos have been born? Their recognition of Lin Qianxiu as their mother is a matter of fate. I advise you to refrain from such thoughts, lest you defy the will of heaven and invite more calamities!"
The implication was that Lin Xizhi intended to include Qingyao, her younger brother, as a member of the Lin family's junior generation.
Lin Xizhi held an extraordinary position in the Lin family, and Lin Luoxuan, despite being repeatedly mocked by her, could not retaliate.
"I'll get to the bottom of this when our ancestor emerges from seclusion!"
Lin Luoxuan was so angry that he stomped his foot and left.
Lin Xizhi wiped the smile from her face, turned around, and unconsciously let out a long sigh. Her mind was still preoccupied with Luo Sifan's unexpected performance earlier that day.
"Lin Xiaozhi, I've heard so much about you. Your performance today was truly surprising and delightful."
Having been the head of the Lin family for a long time, Lin Xizhi rarely showed a hint of mischief in her eyes.
Luo Sifan stepped forward, unafraid of the family head's power, and spoke out for justice, which made Lin Qianxiu's three elders look at him with new respect and have a great liking for him.
Lin Liusu, being quite sensible, pulled Lin Liushi and Lu Lingyu forward and headed straight down the peak.
Lin Qianxiu and Luo Sifan, holding Qingyao's hand and leading their younger brothers, leisurely descended the steps from the peak where the family head was located.
Lin Qianxiu's expression remained grim, her mind heavy with worries. Once Lu Lingyu and her group had disappeared, she spoke up dejectedly:
"Lin Xiaozhi! You've got some nerve. Lying in front of the head of the family! If she goes to Mu Yuansheng to check the accounts and finds out the truth, she'll be in big trouble!"
Luo Sifan disagreed and shook his head, saying:
"Does truth or falsehood matter? In my opinion, your family head doesn't care about truth or falsehood at all. What matters most is whether it exists or not. If it's useful to her, then what we say is true; if it's useless to her, then what we say is naturally false."
Lin Qianxiu was speechless at his scheming remarks, and rolled her eyes as she said:
"So you put on a show for her? Turning a perfectly good yard into a garbage dump?"
Luo Sifan chuckled and stopped arguing.
"Sometimes, showing off too much can cause you more trouble!"
Lin Qianxiu was still somewhat worried and reminded Luo Sifan.
Luo Sifan chuckled slightly. He already had enough troubles; adding the Lin family to the mix didn't seem like a big deal.
Seeing his expression, Lin Qianxiu knew he was someone who wouldn't listen to advice, so she stopped talking.
"Anyway, I still want to thank you today for standing up for me and saving me from some trouble."
As the two descended the mountain path, Lin Qianxiu pointed out the magnificent scenery to Qingyao and took the opportunity to thank Luo Sifan.
It seemed a little difficult for her to say, and her face turned slightly red as a result.
"With our relationship, what's this little thing? Don't be so polite!"
Luo Sifan glanced around absentmindedly, and after hearing Lin Qianxiu's words, he replied casually.
"What's our relationship? Make it clear, so that if you get into trouble next time, I'll have a legitimate reason to help, right?"
Lin Qianxiu was angered by his nonchalant attitude, stopped in her tracks, and stared wide-eyed.
Luo Sifan felt a little guilty. The two of them had been flirting with each other, and had even taken an overly intimate bath together in the Lin family's secret place. Although they were supposed to be Daoist partners, they were quite distant from each other.
Luo Sifan had a sudden inspiration and remembered their official identities:
"Aren't we Danlu? Cooperation and mutual benefit are both possible."
Lin Qianxiu glanced at him silently for a few moments, the complex emotions in her eyes gradually subsiding.
"That's right, I only hoped you would be a qualified alchemy partner!"
Lin Qianxiu calmly returned, turned around and took Qingyao's hand, wholeheartedly leading the child to tour the Lin family's scenic spot.
Luo Sifan was used to her hot and cold attitude and didn't care, which made him feel at ease.
After all, associating with Lin Qianxiu could easily lead to trouble and even endanger one's life.
Lin Qianxiu, with her aloof and quiet demeanor, possesses a unique and comforting beauty.
From the main residence, the journey covered tens of kilometers, with no one hindering the way.
However, the other side paths appeared imposing, clearly protected by powerful magic arrays and cultivators. Lin Qianxiu patiently introduced Qingyao to the distinctive locations of the Lin family along the way.
Qingyao seemed to understand, but Luo Sifan listened attentively and learned a lot about the Lin family's ways.
After passing Tingyu Hall and descending several hundred meters, Lin Qianxiu turned into a small valley, where her steps became exceptionally light.
This small valley is sheltered by sheer cliffs, with cascading springs and flowing streams. It is not a large place, but a cluster of courtyards that are connected together, scattered along the contours of the mountain.
Luo Sifan sensed something was amiss. Lin Qianxiu picked up Qingyao, her gaze slowly sweeping over the familiar pavilions, and she murmured with emotion:
"Qingyao, we're home! Isn't this place beautiful?"
A person leaped out from between the buildings and headed towards where they were standing, seemingly aware of the arrival of outsiders.