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Chapter 71: Chapter 71 All Eyes on Us
Fortunately, they still have Ji Dong who can barely contend, so the Ji Family and Wang Family didn’t have to go as far as to directly set up battle formations and start a fight.
After departing from Unmoving City, Lin Feng couldn’t think of a better place to go, so he simply returned directly to the Lin Family in Boyang City.
On the way, Lin Feng directly refined two five-hundred-year-old medicinal herbs and broke through to the Sixth Layer of martial master without a doubt, his strength reaching an astonishing 1,999 jin, arguably the pinnacle of martial masters.
After martial master comes Great Martial Master. Only as a Great Martial Master, one can be said to be qualified to venture out into the world and have the ability to protect oneself.
Lin Feng traveled without incident, taking occasional rests along the way. Each night, he wasn’t in a hurry to push on but took the time to cultivate the Five Stars combat skill, Wind-Fire Thunder Seal.
Five days later, when he arrived at Boyang City, Lin Feng had barely mastered the Wind-Fire Thunder Seal. Its power was more than twice that of the Thunder Tribulation Seal. When the Wind-Fire Thunder Seal was unleashed, it was a merger of wind, fire, and thunder, with an unstoppable momentum.
Upon returning to the Lin Family, Lin Feng found a chance to meet with Lin Zheng. When Lin Zheng saw Lin Feng’s overwhelming aura, his expression became quite a spectacle, as with his strength as a Great Martial Master, he could naturally see what level his son had reached.
Lin Feng did this to give his father peace of mind, to stop him from worrying unnecessarily.
Time flew by, and finally, the day of the family selection arrived. On this day, it can be said that every member of the Lin Family was especially looking forward to it, even to the extent that the servants and lower-ranking members of the household also dressed cleanly and changed clothes, appearing particularly solemn and serious.
Many people in the Lin Family woke up very early and all went to the Ancestral Hall first to burn incense and pay respects to the ancestors of the Lin Family, before proceeding to the martial arts training ground.
The training ground was already full of people, and Lin Feng, following the younger generation, arrived at the field.
"Look, it’s Lin Feng, he said he would come today, I didn’t expect him to actually show up."
"So what if he came, he’s just here to make a fool of himself. With someone like that, I really don’t know what goes on in his head."
"Right, if I were him, I’d find a hole to hide in. How shameless to come out and embarrass oneself."
Lin Feng’s arrival sparked a flurry of discussions among many people.
"Well, well, if it isn’t our Young Master Lin Feng. I heard you’re also participating in the selection today. How do you feel, any pressure?" Lin Dao’s sarcastic voice suddenly rang out among the crowd.
Lin Feng couldn’t help but laugh at him, "Lin Dao, I’ve realized that you’re particularly suited to being a dog, always barking excitedly whenever you see your master."
"You... Who are you calling a dog?" Lin Dao was instantly furious.
"Enough, I’m not interested in exchanging barbs with you. The family selection isn’t far off. Just keep your dog eyes wide open and try not to get scared," Lin Feng glared at him, leaving behind a meaningful smile as he walked away. At this point, a verbal confrontation seemed childish. Lin Dao might be just a bratty kid, but Lin Feng was not, so he couldn’t be bothered to engage in a war of words.
Lin Dao was stunned for a moment, and then burst into laughter thanks to Lin Feng. If he understood Lin Feng’s meaning correctly, was Lin Feng implying that he would make a remarkable debut at the selection?
Thinking this, the corner of Lin Dao’s mouth curled in disdain, "I really want to see how a waste like you could scare me."
Ignoring the buffoon that was Lin Dao, Lin Feng’s gaze quickly found Lin Dong, who seemed to be in very high spirits today. His vitality and energy were exceptional, appearing as if he had grown several years younger.
As the saying goes, good news brings a refreshing spirit. Just thinking that his long-held wish was about to be fulfilled made his heart blossom with joy.
Thinking of this, he couldn’t help but glance at Lin Zheng, only to find that the latter was still as deep and inscrutable as ever, giving nothing away.
"Keep on pretending, Lin Zheng oh Lin Zheng, you’ve been wise all your life, yet you’ve failed at the hands of your own son, what a tragedy!"
Lin Dong sneered inwardly.
"Lin Feng, look quick, aren’t those two young ladies over there the Shen sisters?"
Lin Panghu suddenly said to Lin Feng. 𝚗𝚘v𝚙𝚞b.𝚌𝚘m
Lin Feng looked over and sure enough, he saw that Shen Bingyan and Shen Ling’er had also arrived today. Moreover, Shen Family Head Shen Nanfei was also present. As the Shen Family were relatives by marriage to the Lin Family, they were indeed entitled to be at the event today.
At that moment, Shen Nanfei was talking to someone, nodding from time to time or showing a thoughtful expression. Although Lin Feng did not recognize the man, he could guess with nearly complete certainty that he was Lei Pojun’s father.
Looking further, sure enough, Lei Pojun had come too, but his expression was somewhat unnatural. Shen Bingyan kept glancing over at him, yet Lei Pojun pretended not to see and even seemed to be deliberately avoiding her.
Lin Feng couldn’t help but laugh at this, not expecting that Lei Pojun, an outsider, would also come. It must be Shen Bingyan, that temptress, who deliberately brought him along to disgust him after Lin Feng was reprimanded by Lin Zihua.
He remembered from his former life that Lei Pojun and Shen Bingyan were extremely close, even to the point of coming to the Lin Family to force him, Lin Feng, to cancel the marriage himself, with the two of them shamelessly embracing each other. That scene had angered his father so much that he spat blood, laying a hidden problem for later illnesses.
What kind of feeling is it, to see your son’s betrothed lovingly entangled with some wild man?
"Shen Bingyan ah Shen Bingyan, everyone says you are the pride of heaven, the daughter of a respectable family, but in truth, you’re nothing but a seductress."
Lin Feng took one more look at the woman, whose appearance did not match her inner self, and decided not to waste any more attention on her. Instead, his gaze landed on another young man sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed.
Lin Zihua.
After not seeing him for a long time, Lin Zihua’s aura had become even more stable and extremely powerful. Sensing Lin Feng’s gaze, he opened his eyes, and seeing it was Lin Feng, he paused, then a slight smirk filled with disdain appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"Brother Shen ah, do not be mistaken here. The Lin Family is strong, but the Shen Family is not weak either. If you marry your beloved daughter to Lin Zihua, there is nothing to say, and I naturally will not interject. But if you marry her to Lin Feng, that would be a huge pity."
Lei Gang, Lei Pojun’s father, whispered.
"This... But if I suddenly go back on my word, wouldn’t that be neglecting the face of the Lin Family?" Family Head Shen expressed his concerns.
"Ah, you’re wrong there. Today is the selection of the next Family Head for the Lin Family. Others may not know, but I am well aware. Current Family Head Lin Zheng, due to his useless son’s influence, is very unlikely to continue being the next Family Head. Instead, Lin Dong, the respected Great Elder of the Lin Family, is most likely to succeed. That man has narrow vision and no descendants, except for a granddaughter. Later, my Lei Family will just need to offer him some benefits, and he will definitely not oppose."
Lei Gang whispered.
Upon hearing this, Family Head Shen glanced at Lei Pojun, still hesitant in his heart. He was a businessman, and a businessman must consider everything thoroughly, weighing pros and cons, to fathom entirely.
It was at this moment that a clear ringing of a gong spread, followed by Lin Zheng’s hearty voice rising.
"Today is the day to select the next Family Head of the Lin Family. As the current Family Head, I believe that whoever becomes the Family Head should dutifully and wholeheartedly serve our ancestors!"
Lin Dong said nonchalantly: "Enough, Family Head. We know you’ve been diligently serving our clan for many years. No need for empty talk today, let’s start the selection. Let’s begin with the elders."
