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Upon hearing the news, Ye Tian and Lin Qingshan felt a surge of energy, but thoughts of revenge were no longer present.
After a hurried breakfast, the two followed a maid through the winding corridors. About the time it takes to burn an incense stick later, they finally met the head of the Lin family.
Lin Qingfeng was quite different from what Ye Tian had imagined. In his mind, Lin Qingfeng should have been a figure like Cold Boyuan—tall and striking, with a majestic presence.
However, in reality, Lin Qingfeng was short and somewhat stocky. This was the man who had elevated the Lin family from a third-rate clan to a top-tier power over the past decade, yet he exuded no sharpness whatsoever.
"Big brother," Lin Qingfeng greeted them, his excitement evident and genuine.
"Second brother," Lin Qingshan sighed deeply; past grievances had faded into oblivion.
"Big brother, you have suffered all these years. I have been sending people to search for your whereabouts," Lin Qingfeng said, taking his elder brother's hands with eyes full of guilt.
Lin Qingshan was not surprised; in fact, Lin Qingfeng had indeed searched for him many times. However, at that time, he felt that the latter's intention in searching for him was to eliminate him completely.
"Let's not mention that; it's enough that we brothers can reunite today..."
"Big brother, there are some things I must say," Lin Qingfeng interrupted his brother. He truly owed Lin Qingshan far too much.
"There's no rush; let me introduce someone to you first," Lin Qingshan still did not give Lin Qingfeng a chance to speak.
Lin Qingfeng nodded; after all, family matters should not be aired publicly. He looked at Ye Tian with an approving expression and said, "This must be Young Master Ye from Cloud Sea Sect."
"Head of the Lin family, it's an honor," Ye Tian replied with a slight bow.
"Indeed, heroes emerge from youth," Lin Qingfeng remarked after sizing him up again.
"Lin Family Head has been overly praised."
"Come, let's go inside and talk." Lin Qingfeng gestured, and the two followed him into the hall.
The three of them enjoyed a lively conversation, and even as noon approached, they were still not finished. Lin Qingfeng ordered a feast to be prepared again, wanting to properly welcome Lin Qingshan and Ye Tian.
During the banquet, Lin Qingfeng began recounting events from years ago, and this time Lin Qingshan did not stop him. Some matters had to be faced eventually, even if he had come to terms with them.
Through Lin Qingfeng's narration, it became clear that his decision to force Lin Qingshan away was a last resort. At that time, the power dynamics in Southern Wilderness Town were unstable and on the verge of a major upheaval. However, Lin Qingshan was blinded by those he followed, essentially intending to use the Lin family as pawns.
At that moment, Lin Qingshan was overwhelmed and made several wrong decisions, stubbornly ignoring wise counsel. Not wanting to see the Lin family's legacy destroyed, Lin Qingfeng devised a plan to drive Lin Qingshan away.
While Lin Qingshan held power, he repeatedly made poor judgments, leading to dissatisfaction among many. After forcing Lin Qingshan out, Lin Qingfeng sent people to search for him, but they were deceitful and attempted several times to bring harm to Lin Qingshan.
Of course, at that time, Lin Qingfeng was unaware of these plots; it was only later that he discovered the truth. As a result, all those who claimed to be elders of the Lin family were dismissed, leaving only one or two by today.
After hearing Lin Qingfeng's explanation, Lin Qingshan was moved to tears. For so many years, he had wronged his younger brother and had foolishly judged him with suspicion; it was truly tragic.
At this point in their conversation, both brothers had drunk quite a bit. After all, it was an emotional reunion where past grievances were set aside.
Not wanting to delay any further, Lin Qingfeng decided on the spot to gather everyone and pass on the position of family head to his elder brother. However, Lin Qingshan was also resolute in his decision; from now on, he would enjoy a peaceful life in the Lin family while leaving the task of revitalizing it to his more capable younger brother.
Initially, Lin Qingfeng strongly declined the offer, and from his demeanor, it was clear he was sincere. However, he could not withstand Lin Qingshan's insistence and Ye Tian's advice from an outsider's perspective. Ultimately, after a heated "discussion," the authority of the Lin family was still entrusted to Lin Qingfeng.
Once this matter was settled, Lin Qingshan began sharing how he met Ye Tian.
This storytelling lasted for an hour; while Lin Qingshan might not excel in other areas, he certainly had a talent for boasting about others. His words left Lin Qingfeng speechless as he thought to himself that indeed, the disciples of the Cloud Sea Sect were extraordinary.
In reality, however, Ye Tian's experiences were indeed impressive enough to astonish anyone. Even though Lin Qingfeng was a formidable figure in his own right, at such a young age as Ye Tian, his accomplishments were far from comparable.
"Young Master Ye, I raise a cup to you." Lin Qingfeng stood up straight, referring to a cup, but in his hand was a bowl.
Ye Tian hurriedly stood up. With the enmity between them now resolved, as the sworn brother of Lin Qingshan, Ye Tian should have addressed him as Uncle Bo Yuan. However, Lin Qingfeng not only referred to himself as "I," but also stood up to toast, which left Ye Tian somewhat flustered.
"Uncle Bo Yuan, please don't be polite. To be honest, I should be the one to toast you," Ye Tian said as he switched to a larger bowl and filled it with wine, his expression sincere.
"You should indeed toast me, but I must also raise a glass to you, honoring your chivalry for daring to venture into danger for my elder brother!" Lin Qingfeng was a thoughtful person and noticed that referring to himself as "I" made Ye Tian anxious, so he changed his wording.
"Alright then, I won't be pretentious." Ye Tian laughed heartily and drank from the bowl. Lin Qingfeng followed suit and finished his drink before turning the bowl upside down to indicate he was done.
Ye Tian went to the table to refill the wine jars and filled the bowls for the Lin family brothers again. After raising his bowl and drinking it all, he refilled it once more and said: "For the first bowl, I toast Uncle Bo Yuan for your decisiveness and courage in bearing the blame for the sake of the Lin family. For the second bowl, I toast Elder Lin for saving my life."
The two did not hold back; at this point, drinking was no longer just about consuming alcohol. The hearty men were drinking out of camaraderie!
The banquet lasted for a full two hours. By the time they finished drinking, the sun was already setting in the west, nearing evening.
Lin Qingfeng loved drinking and was in high spirits, suggesting they continue drinking that night. However, this proposal was immediately rejected by Ye Tian and Lin Qingshan together; it wasn't that they were being pretentious, but they truly could not drink anymore.
"Haha, then let's call it a day and continue tomorrow," Li Qingfeng said with slightly dazed eyes but still full of enthusiasm.
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The next day, Ye Tian and Lin Qingshan slept soundly until nearly noon before finally waking up.
As soon as they woke up, a maid had been waiting outside for some time. After asking about the reason for their delay, she informed them that the banquet was ready and just waiting for them to take their seats.
Ye Tian and Lin Qingshan could only smile wryly; after yesterday's heavy drinking—three people consuming eighteen jars...
Even now their heads were still spinning and aching severely.
But despite the pain, they couldn't bear to refuse Lin Qingfeng's enthusiasm, so they followed the maid to the banquet, where a new round of battles immediately began.
This time, both Ye Tian and Lin Qingshan were cautious, trying to steer the conversation towards mundane topics, discussing who among their subordinates had married several wives and so on.
Since the topics remained low-key, Lin Qingfeng was indeed much more "honest" compared to yesterday, though that was only relative; he still drank quite a bit.
"This guy can really drink; he's even stronger than Uncle Leng," Ye Tianxin thought to himself, and then, while he was still somewhat sober, he quickly brought up the main topic.
"Qingfeng Uncle Bo Yuan, do you know the meaning of those strange characters in Wuta?" Ye Tian got straight to the point; there was no need for them to be cautious anymore.
Upon hearing this, Lin Qingfeng laughed heartily, his expression suggesting that he appreciated Ye Tian's discernment.
"Those characters are certainly not ordinary," Lin Qingfeng paused for a moment, looking somewhat pleased. "Do you know about the two major branches of the Dark Sect?"
"Blood Sect and Esoteric Buddhism," Ye Tian replied with a nod.
Hearing this, Lin Qingfeng was taken aback; he hadn't expected that Ye Tian would know about these "unorthodox paths." However, his surprise was only temporary. After thinking it over, he realized that as a disciple of the prestigious Cloud Sea Clan, Ye Tian's knowledge must be beyond that of ordinary people.
"Since you know about them, you must have some understanding of formations as well?" Lin Qingfeng asked again, his demeanor returning to normal.
"Yes, I wanted to ask you if those characters are related to the formations of Esoteric Buddhism," Ye Tian raised his cup in a gesture but immediately regretted it when he saw Lin Qingfeng downing his drink in large gulps.
"That's right; those characters are indeed part of the formations of Esoteric Buddhism." At this point, Lin Qingfeng smirked and added, "I've already mastered them, but if you want to learn, you'll have to pay a price."
"Cough cough..." Lin Qingshan felt somewhat displeased and thought to himself how could his younger brother say such things when Ye Tian had such a close relationship with them.
"Oh come on, big brother, you're misunderstanding me," Lin Qingfeng said while covering his forehead. "What I meant was that today's drinks for Young Master Ye..."
Without needing to finish his sentence, Lin Qingshan already started to grin mischievously; as an observer, he was truly delighted.
"Come, let me toast to both of you." Ye Tian realized that he couldn't avoid drinking today, so he decisively took a stance, determined to take someone down with him.
Thus, the three of them drank heavily again. By the end, Ye Tian felt as if he might vomit his stomach out.
The first day, the second day... until the fourth day, it wasn't until the fourth day that Ye Tian truly sobered up, which shows just how intense that "drinking battle" was.
However, Lin Qingshan had it worse. Being older and having a lower tolerance for alcohol, he ended up bedridden after that session, leaving Lin Qingfeng feeling extremely guilty.
On the fifth day, they finally stopped drinking and sat together to chat casually.
Lin Qingfeng meticulously explained his insights on formations to Ye Tian. The latter's understanding of martial arts was exceptional; he was able to draw connections and expand on the discussion. Lin Qingfeng was astonished because many obstacles he had not previously grasped were suddenly clarified through their analysis.
On the sixth day, the two of them practiced this unknown formation together, demonstrating its formidable power.
On the seventh day, at Ye Tian's request, Lin Qingfeng agreed to a duel with him. The battle lasted for three full hours and ended with Lin Qingfeng narrowly losing.
On the eighth day, the Lin family, led by the Lin brothers, escorted Ye Tian to Southern Wilderness Town for a hundred miles.
On the twelfth day, Ye Tian finally appeared before the Mountain Gate of Cloud Sea Sect...
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