Qian Li Xue stepped into the Lin family estate, immediately attracting the attention of many of the Lin family members.
"It's Lin Feng who has returned. I wonder what level of cultivation he has reached now."
"Hehe, what can returning do? He still ends up disgracing himself at the annual meeting. Now, both of the Master's children are incredibly powerful. Even if Lin Feng is strong, he is only at the Seventh Level of the Qi Martial Realm, how can he be a match for them?"
"That's true. Although this waste of a person defeated Lin Yun last time, how can Lin Yun compare to the talented young masters of the family? If I were him, I would hide in the sect and never come out."
Many people began to discuss privately, mostly mocking Lin Feng in secret. After all, why should they mock him? Lin Feng was the young master of the Lin family, yet he was a 'waste.'
At this moment, Lin Feng had already returned to his living quarters. The courtyard was not large but was very clean, with only Lin Feng and his father, Lin Hai, living there.
"Father." Lin Feng entered Lin Hai's room and saw his father painting. He called out.
"Xiao Feng, you're back." Lin Hai looked up, put away the painting, and a gentle smile appeared on his face.
"Yes, the annual meeting is in seven days. I deliberately rushed back to attend it." Lin Feng glanced at the painting Lin Hai had put away. In his memory, Lin Hai loved tranquility, which seemed to be related to his hobby of painting. He did not like being disturbed, but Lin Feng had never seen Lin Hai's paintings.
"Xiao Feng, you don't need to attend this year's annual meeting. Let them have their fun." Lin Hai smiled and shook his head.
"Father, why is that?"
"Hehe, this year's annual meeting, they are all targeting us. I don't care about them, but you, Xiao Feng, should be careful." Lin Hai sighed. The Lin family had already changed, no longer peaceful. His two brothers and some cousins, even a few elders, had already started plotting, probably preparing to force him to step down at this year's annual meeting.
"Don't worry, Father, I don't care." Lin Feng shook his head. He was already at the Ninth Level of the Qi Martial Realm. Even if those people wanted to deal a heavy blow to him at the annual meeting, they would need the strength to do so.
"Hmm?" Lin Hai looked at his son in surprise, seeing Lin Feng's confident gaze, he couldn't help but smile. "Haha, I underestimated my son. Alright, let's see how they plan to make a fuss. If they want my position, they'll have to show some real ability."
"However, Xiao Feng, be careful during the annual meeting. It's said that Lin Qian has already broken through to the Ling Martial Realm."
"It's not just said; she has indeed broken through to the Ling Martial Realm. But it won't be easy for her to hurt me." A cold light flashed in Lin Feng's eyes. Lin Qian had even led people to the Yunhai Sect to demand his life, threatening him before leaving that they would meet again at the annual meeting. Now that the annual meeting had arrived, he wanted to see how she planned to make him look bad.
"Father, I'm going to practice. Wake me up on the day of the annual meeting." Lin Feng said his farewell. Although his cultivation was already strong, Lin Qian, the possessor of the Ice and Fire Dual Origin Martial Soul, was not easy to deal with. He needed to further improve his cultivation.
At this moment, outside the Lin family estate, three Flame Horses arrived in a whirlwind. On the middle Flame Horse, Lin Qian wore a fiery phoenix-tail robe, making her look extremely noble. Combined with her cold and beautiful aura, she was untouchable, high above everyone else.
"Miss Lin." The gate guards respectfully called out, much more polite than when they greeted Lin Feng. They did not even dare to look directly at Lin Qian; just her aura made them feel inferior.
Lin Qian did not look around, directly riding the Flame Horse into the Lin family estate, as proud as a princess. The two people dressed in the robes of the Haoyue Sect closely followed her into the estate.
"Miss Lin is truly different. Her aura and beauty are even more outstanding than before. She is undoubtedly the best in the Lin family." One of the guards said after Lin Qian left.
"Of course, a Ling Martial Realm expert, how powerful. Miss Lin is only sixteen, with an unlimited future. She is far beyond the reach of that waste of a young master. Even Miss Lin's friends are elites of the Haoyue Sect." Another guard agreed. In their eyes, Lin Feng did not even have the qualifications to compare with Lin Qian. One was the moon in the sky, the other a firefly on the ground, unable to shine together. Lin Feng was destined to look up.
Lin Qian and the two Haoyue Sect disciples' arrival instantly caused a storm in the Lin family, far more sensational than when Lin Feng arrived. They were treated like stars, and many elders and members of the Lin family had already gone to the courtyard where Lin Bardao's family lived to greet them. Lin Qian's future was boundless, far beyond what the Lin family could compare to.
Therefore, many people in the Lin family were willing to do Lin Bardao a favor and help him become the head of the Lin family. This way, when Lin Qian became powerful, the Lin family would be honored, and those who helped Lin Bardao would also benefit.
Compared to the bustling scene there, Lin Feng's living place was somewhat desolate. However, Lin Qian had not forgotten about Lin Feng. Her eyes seemed to pierce through the walls, landing on the courtyard where Lin Feng lived, a cold light flashing.
"This time, I will make you look bad." Lin Qian thought to herself.
Two days later, Lin Bardao's eldest son, Lin Hong, also returned. Lin Hong had been training at the Snow Shadow Manor. Although the Snow Shadow Manor was not a sect, its strength was no less than the Yunhai Sect, and it was very famous in the Snow Moon Kingdom. Moreover, the Snow Shadow Manor only accepted those with Ice and Snow Martial Souls.
Lin Hong's cultivation had also greatly increased upon his return, reaching the peak of the Ninth Level of the Qi Martial Realm, just one step away from the Ling Martial Realm. His return caused a sensation in the Lin family, and it seemed that the Lin family was now dominated by Lin Bardao.
In addition to Lin Hong, many of the Lin family's elders and younger generations from the collateral branches also returned, making the Lin family bustling as the annual meeting approached.
Especially at Lin Bardao's residence, it was bustling with visitors, as if Lin Bardao were already the head of the Lin family.
As for the courtyard where the true head of the Lin family, Lin Hai, lived, it was deserted and very quiet.
Finally, the day of the annual meeting arrived. Everyone in the Lin family was slightly excited. Another year had passed, and they wondered how the younger generations of the Lin family had progressed, which level their own children belonged to, and whether any exceptionally talented young members would stand out. Today, all would be revealed.
For the higher-ups of the Lin family, today was destined to be an extraordinary day. Three months ago, someone had wanted to force Lin Hai to step down, but Lin Hai had intimidated everyone. Today, they were better prepared, and those who were away from the Lin family had also returned.
Lin Feng walked out of his room, looked up at the rising sun, and stretched.
To Lin Feng, today was no different. He did not care about the position of the head of the Lin family. What he pursued was the supreme martial path. Only with great strength could one have a say. The position of the head of the family was just a hollow title. If you were powerful enough, no one could defy you, even if you were not the head of the family.
Lin Feng also knew that his father did not care much about these things. Lin Hai was not someone who was obsessed with power; otherwise, he would not live such a simple and peaceful life. If there were no major events in the Lin family, he rarely showed up, which allowed others to take advantage and gradually weaken his influence.
"Xiao Feng, have you finished practicing?" Lin Hai walked over, intending to wake Lin Feng up.
"Yes." Lin Feng nodded.
"Let's go." The two of them headed toward the martial arts arena where the annual meeting was held.
The martial arts arena was filled with people, and everyone had already arrived. The moment Lin Feng and Lin Hai entered the arena, many gazes fell upon them, each with different intentions.
"Lin Feng." Several cold gazes landed on Lin Feng. The owners of these gazes were Lin Qian, Lin Yu, Lin Heng, who had been crippled by Lin Feng, and Lin Yun, as well as Lin Feng's third uncle, Lin Haoran. His two sons, Lin Yun had been humiliated by Lin Feng, and Lin Heng had been crippled. If anyone in the Lin family hated Lin Feng and his father the most, it was him.
Moreover, Lin Haoran had even kept the fact that Lin Heng had been crippled by Lin Feng a secret, not letting anyone know. One reason was that he and Lin Heng could not afford the shame, and the other was that he did not want to see Lin Feng and his father's triumph.
PS: There are now three brothers on the fan list. Thanks, it finally looks a bit better, but I still got a severe scolding from the editor. He said I only have three fans and threatened to do something to me. What the hell, I'm such a pure person, who would do that with him!
Today is Sunday. Before the release, I update twice a day. From today to next Sunday, for every five new names on the fan list (as long as they appear on the list), I will add one extra chapter on Sunday. For ten new names, I will add two extra chapters, and so on. I need some motivation, so I hope everyone supports me. Don't worry about tiring me out; I don't do that kind of thing!