Chapter Twelve: Family Ties

  The Great Elder rarely interferes with internal affairs. However, once he gets serious, no one in the Thunderclap Sect can rival him.

  "Yes, Elder Long is absolutely right!"

  Lin Xi didn't dare to slack off, this great elder gave him a very strong and terrifying feeling. He took out some remaining residue from his pocket that he had left over when he was detoxifying and handed it over.

  The old man leaned in close, took a look and sniffed. The Wu Lei Sect wasn't a major sect, nor were they skilled in medicine. However, whether it was poisonous or not, he could still tell apart.

  When he put down the cloth with poisonous stains, the elder's eyes already had a hint of anger:

  "Do you know who did this thing?"

  As soon as these words came out, a needle could be heard falling in the great hall. Everyone held their breath.

  "Hmm!"

  Lin Xi didn't say a word, but instead gave a cold glance to the Second Elder Meng Jun beside him. As soon as the Great Elder stood up, Meng Jun's eyes had already become flustered. Seeing Lin Xi look over, he immediately shouted angrily:

  "What do you mean, Lin Xi?"

  "I didn't say it was you, why are you getting anxious?"

  Lin Xi said coldly. This sentence was more effective than anything else, and everyone's eyes turned to Meng Jun. Everyone was smart, and Meng Jun's thoughts were understood by all, but they just didn't say it out loud.

  The Great Elder did not go to see Meng Jun, but looked at Lin Xi, his voice heavy as thunder:

  "Lin Xi, answer me."

  "Returning to the elder, I merely eliminated the toxicity. However, it is unclear who the person was that poisoned."

  Lin Xi said calmly. He did have the intention to use this to bring down Meng Jun. However, this matter indeed had no real evidence. Nevertheless, after his previous "efforts", anyone with discerning eyes knew who the suspect was.

  The old man blinked, and the surging momentum receded, slowly sitting back in his chair. Although he looked like an ordinary old man again, no one dared to underestimate him anymore.

  "The Young Master of the Men's Gate was poisoned, this matter must be investigated. —— Meng Jun, you take care of this matter!"

  The elder looked at Meng Jun with a profound meaning.

  Meng Jun felt a chill in his heart. He understood that the Great Elder was using a warning to intimidate him:

  "Meng Jun knew that this matter would definitely be investigated as soon as possible."

  Lin Xi glanced at the Great Elder, seemingly deep in thought.

  "The so-called peeking at the Holy Girl's affair has already been settled, and everyone has seen Lin Xi's martial arts. So this time, the Elder Council should also have a conclusion. Let's re-vote again."

  The old man said faintly. Although this sentence did not show any stance at all, the meaning of the words had already been revealed clearly.

  This elder assembly was initiated because of the matter of Lieyang Shengnu, since this matter is false and has nothing to do with abolishing the young master. The meaning of the great elder has been clearly expressed.

  "Haha, since the matter of Lieyang Shengnu is baseless. Then the matter of removing Lin Xi as the Young Master naturally doesn't exist either. — I suggest, retaining Lin Xi's identity as the Young Master."

  The six elders laughed and Han Shizhong spoke first.

  Lin Xi gave him a deep look, without saying a word.

  "I also agree." The fourth elder Duan Yimao said lightly.

  "I also agree to keep his position as Young Master!"

  Wei was dissatisfied with the situation and felt it couldn't be helped, so he could only nod in agreement.

  At this time, the most reluctant one was the second elder Meng Jun. His eyes were struggling, but in front of the great trend, he could only lower his head.

  "I second..."

  This sentence is extremely reluctant to be said.

  "I also agree."

  The three elders Lin Ruyun smiled.

  "Alright. It seems like everyone has already made up their minds."

  The old man slightly raised his eyes, swept a glance over everyone, and struck the tone with one blow:

  "Retain Lin Xi's position as the Young Master. Additionally, since Lin Xi has abandoned his martial arts for six years, from today onwards, the sect will give Lin Xi special treatment to make up for the six years he wasted. ——Lin Xi, from now on, you can use whatever is in the ancestral library without being restricted by rules."

  Lin Xi exclaimed in delight: "Thank you, Elder Zhang!"

  This sentence, without a doubt, paved the way for his future abuse of sectarian materials. From then on, he could use sectarian data without any scruples, and no longer worry about being criticized or obstructed by Meng Jue.

  "Alright, let's disperse."

  The elder said one sentence and ended this elder's meeting. He stood up and left without delay.

  "Xī ér, we also go."

  The three elders Lin Ruyun also stood up and beckoned to Lin Xi.

  "Yes, Auntie."

  Lin Xi responded with a sound, turned his head and took a look at Meng Jun, with a sarcastic expression:

  "Elder Meng, next time you convene an elder's meeting, remember to come up with a better excuse!"

  After finishing speaking with a big laugh, she followed her aunt Lin Ruyun and walked away, disappearing from the door in the blink of an eye.

  …………

  Crack!

  The red sandalwood armrest was crushed to powder by a pair of iron claws with a loud "pa" sound. Meng Jun looked in the direction where Lin Ruyun and Lin Xi had left, his face twisted in anger, extremely ferocious:

  "How hateful! This little beast is driving me mad!"

  The painstakingly prepared meeting of the elders was not ruined by Lin Ruyun, but by a young and inexperienced Lin Xi, who even beat his own son half to death in public.

  Meng Jun was so angry he almost burst his lungs!

  He has always been high and mighty, where did he ever suffer such humiliation!

  "Elder Meng, why get so worked up?"

  A figure flashed by, and a new shadow appeared beside Meng Jun.

  "Hum! The one who's been wronged isn't you, and the one who's been hurt isn't your son. Of course, Elder Wei can say such heartless words."

  Meng Jun said with a gloomy face.

  "Haha, this kid actually managed to escape today's calamity, it really surprised me. I don't know what method he used to persuade the Sacred Maiden of Liet Yang. But as for whether his position as Young Master will be preserved, that's not necessarily true."

  Wei Buping stood beside Meng Jun, also gazing in the direction Lin Xi had left, with a sinister glint flashing in his eyes.

  "What do you mean?"

  Meng Jun's heart skipped a beat as he suddenly turned his head around.

  "Hehe, Brother Meng, have you forgotten? Lin Xi is almost eighteen years old."

  Duan Yimiao also walked over with a smile.

  “！！”

  Meng Jun received this prompt and his body suddenly trembled violently, then seemed to think of something, and suddenly enlightened:

  "Haha, if you hadn't reminded me, I almost forgot."

  His eyebrows were originally furrowed, but now not only his eyebrows relaxed, but also the anger in his heart was instantly calmed.

  "Haha, Second Master finally remembered. This time it's not us making things difficult for him. If he can't do it, then he still won't be able to become the Young Master. At that time, there will be no need to even hold an Elder Council meeting."

  Wei Bu Ping smiled gloomily and said.

  "Hmm, who says it isn't?"

  Duanyi's eyebrows nodded in agreement.

  Three people looked at each other and smiled.

  …………

  Outside the Grand Temple, the crowd surged forward.

  Lin Ruyun and Lin Xigang just came out, and the crowd immediately boiled up with a loud noise.

  "Xi'er, come with me to Mingyun Hall, I have something to tell you."

  Lin Gyun glanced at the crowd and said to Lin Xi.

  "Okay, Auntie."

  Lin Xi seemed to have expected this and nodded slightly when he heard his aunt say so.

  The two of them made their way through the crowd and immediately arrived at Mingyun Hall where Lin Ruyun resided.

  Mingyundian is where Lin Ruyun lives, and it's also one of the six elder halls of the Thunder Five Sect.

  As soon as she entered the grand hall, Lin Ruyun waved her hand to dismiss those around her. She had just sat down and didn't even take a sip of tea when she looked straight at Lin Xi:

  "Xī ér, be honest with me, what exactly happened these past few days. How is it possible that you suddenly became so powerful, even Wang Yuehe isn't a match for you? And also, why did the Lièyáng Holy Maiden suddenly change her mind? Don't lie to me and say she suddenly felt sympathy for you."

  Lin Ruyun's expression was solemn, and her eyes were also more serious than ever before.

  Lin Xi remained silent, having anticipated this question long ago. He could use the phrase "This is the real me" to deceive the other elders, but he couldn't fool his own aunt.

  Lin Ruyun's expression was serious and solemn, but Lin Xi could clearly sense a hint of genuine tension and concern behind this seriousness. He immediately knew that she was afraid that there were unfavorable factors and plots hidden behind her sudden surge in power.

  A warm current flashed through his heart, and Lin Xi immediately said:

  "Aunt, you really can't be deceived. The reason I was able to suddenly remove the toxins from my body, greatly increase my martial arts skills, and even persuade the Liet Yang Holy Maiden to change her mind, is all because a retired predecessor lent me a helping hand."

  Lin Xi expressed a set of reasons she had thought about before:

  At the time when he was seriously injured, a mysterious and eccentric peerless expert happened to pass by.

  He not only helped Lin Xi detoxify but also taught him powerful moves and even threatened Lieyang Holy Girl to change her mind, no longer targeting Lin Xi.

  Lin Xi only said that this mysterious strong man had a strange temper, and was very unpredictable. Not even Lin Xi had seen his true face, so it was even more impossible for Lin Ruyun to see him.

  "Really?"

  Lin Ruyun was skeptical about it.

  Lin Xi's explanation is not perfect, but if you pay attention, you can still find some suspicious points. However, Lin Ruyun obviously has a loving and trusting heart, and in her subconscious mind, she believes in this statement.

  No matter what, Lin Xi has been down for many years. In her heart, Lin Ruyun didn't know how many times she wanted to see this nephew truly rise up. Now that the miracle had really happened, Lin Ruyun's heart was filled with indescribable excitement and agitation.

  Recalling Lin Xi's brilliant performance over the past eleven years, Lin Ruoyun would rather believe that it was Lin Xi's own talent and his accumulated efforts that suddenly burst forth. It was as if a bow had been stretched to its limit and then suddenly released in an instant.

  "Yes, Auntie."

  Lin Xi replied. He and the woman in front of him didn't have a direct familial relationship, but for some reason, when facing her, Lin Xi clearly felt a deep-seated respect and protectiveness, not wanting her to get hurt.

  This emotion seems not to be the memory of "Lin Xi" left in my mind, but rather Lin Xi and the original "Lin Xi" have produced the same emotions.

  The affection and care that Lin Xi felt from Lin Ru Yun made him unknowingly regard her as a real family member in his heart.

  "Xī ér, perhaps I was overthinking. - Since that senior doesn't want to show his face, then forget it. The sect world indeed has some reclusive strong people with very eccentric temperaments. Try not to provoke him."

  Lin Ruyun's eyebrows relaxed and she stretched out a hand to gently touch Lin Xi's head, revealing a loving smile:

  "No matter what, seeing you so successful today, your aunt is really delighted. Your father in the afterlife must also be gratified."

  Lin Ruyun's eyes were slightly moist and also somewhat relieved. That was the gaze of an elder towards a younger generation.

  A warm current surged in Lin Xi's heart as he gazed at the face before him. The exhaustion of the past few days had apparently taken a toll on Lin Ru Yun, and Lin Xi could sense a hint of weariness emanating from her.

  In the midst of it all, Lin Xi had a kind of dizzy feeling. In his mind, memories belonging to another world were slowly becoming blurred without him realizing it. And yet, memories belonging to this world became increasingly clear.

  Lin Xi knew that their souls and memories had completely merged.

  "From now on, I am the real Lin Xi!......"

  Lin Xi's eyes flickered for a moment, and a brand new feeling surged up in his heart.

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