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The old man nodded and said, "You all can leave now. Lin, stay behind; I have something to discuss with you."
Xu Suwen and Li Xin quickly stood up to bid farewell. Once Li Xin closed the door, the old man asked, "Lin, how old are you this year?"
Lin Lingsu promptly replied, "I grew up here on Dragon Tiger Mountain, and I am already five this year."
The old man spoke gently, "Yes, in the blink of an eye, you are already five. In other families, children at five are already talking about marriage, yet you still don't have a boyfriend. You don't blame your master for that, do you?"
"Lin dares not. Lin only wishes to serve by Master's side for a lifetime after dealing with Wang Chuyi."
The old man chuckled, "It's natural for a young man to marry and a young woman to wed. I, Ning Suwen, am not some outdated relic who would bind you to my side for life. However, I see that Li Xin seems to have feelings for you..."
Lin Lingsu interrupted Ning Suwen coldly, "Master, this is my personal matter. You needn't worry too much; I will handle it myself."
Ning Suwen looked at Lin Lingsu for a moment before smiling, "Lin, your stubbornness has always been apparent. I've indulged you in many ways. Whatever changes you wish to make, I will support you. But Lin, you must understand that while many things in this world can be chaotic, some principles cannot be ignored. Zhu You School is my Dragon Lake's sworn enemy for a thousand years; do you understand?"
Lin Lingsu lowered her head and replied, "Disciple understands."
Ning Suwen sighed and said, "I heard that you sacrificed ten years of your Lifespan for Wei Ning. Is that true?"
Lin Lingsu trembled all over and asked, "Who has been spreading rumors behind my back..."
Ning Suwen replied, "Do you really think that with my cultivation level, I wouldn't notice if you shortened your Lifespan by ten years?"
Lin Lingsu's gaze was fixed tightly on Ning Suwen, and she felt a chill run down her neck as beads of sweat began to form in her palms. Suddenly, Ning Suwen's tone softened as she said, "Forget it. Since this has already happened, I don't want to pursue it further. But I hope you understand..."
Lin Lingsu let out a quiet sigh of relief.
Ning Suwen suddenly changed her tone, speaking sharply, "I don't care what your relationship is with that person, but remember this: you are mine, both in life and in death. Even if your teeth are shattered, your limbs are severed, or your skin is flayed, your body must remain on Dragon Tiger Mountain to nourish my flower fields! Do you understand?"
Lin Lingsu shuddered. Having grown up under Ning Suwen's guidance, she was well aware of her methods. She could only respond, "Disciple understands. Disciple knows."
Ning Suwen nodded, seemingly satisfied with Lin Lingsu's attitude. "That's good. As long as you obey me, the deep grudge of your Lin family will become my Dragon Tiger's business. As for the matter of Six Ding and Six Jia, I will consider it."
Upon hearing Ning Suwen mention her family's affairs, Lin Lingsu quickly said, "Please teach me the Five Elements Divine Escape Technique soon so that I can confront that villain in a decisive battle!"
Ning Suwen frowned and replied coldly, "I have my own plans for this matter. You are responsible for notifying the other elders... No, I mean, gather here at eight o'clock tomorrow morning. I have something to discuss."
Suddenly standing up, Ning Suwen's hair and beard seemed to move without wind. "After enduring for one hundred and fifty years, it's time for us to make a significant move."
The next day at Dragon Tiger Mountain's main hall, the ten elders of Dragon Tiger Mountain gathered together along with Lin Lingsu and Li Xin, totaling twelve members in attendance. Such a well-organized meeting had not occurred in a long time; it seemed that Ning Suwen was planning something substantial.
The long redwood conference table exuded grandeur. Ning Suwen sat at the head of the table; to her left was Xu Suwen leading the unnamed external affairs elder, while to her right sat four internal affairs elders. Lin Lingsu and Li Xin, as prominent second-generation figures, also had their places at this important meeting—though they occupied the lowest seats.
Ning Suwen remained silent while everyone else kept their heads bowed; the vast conference hall was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.
Ning Suwen surveyed the room and said, "For ten years we have gathered strength and for ten years we have learned lessons. Yet our Dragon-Tiger Lineage has endured in silence for fifty years now. Over these decades, we have kept a low profile and avoided conflicts with other sects; perhaps the world has long forgotten our existence." With that, she cast a glance at the first elder on her right.
The elder enforcer, Zhang Suting, was a man in his sixties with a head full of white hair. Having long been in charge of law enforcement, he exuded an aura of authority without needing to raise his voice. He was also the second-in-command at Dragon Tiger Mountain. After Ning Suwen made her opening remarks, it was expected that he would speak next.
Zhang Suting cleared his throat and said in a loud voice, "What the Chief has said is absolutely correct. Our sect has endured for far too long over these decades. Now that our strength is at its peak, it is time for us to re-emerge."
Lin Lingsu, sitting at the end of the table, noticed that Zhang Suting still referred to Ning Suwen as the Chief, clearly disregarding her position as the head disciple and vice-chairman of Dragon Tiger Mountain's Taoist Cultural Limited Liability Company, not to mention her status as the strongest contender for future chairman. She let out a cold snort, expressing her dissatisfaction.
Zhang Suting didn’t even glance at Lin Lingsu as he continued, "As far as I know, in recent years, the Laoshan lineage appears strong on the outside but is actually crumbling within. It is still under the control of old men like Xue Guizang and Li Cangshan, whose time has run out. Although there are rising talents like Cobra Master Yang, he is still too young and reckless to accomplish anything significant. The Maoshan sect has become even more obscure; it’s as if they have vanished entirely, with hardly any disciples making their presence known. As for the Zhu You Four Lineages, only Wang Chuyi remains from the Wang family. While he is ruthless, he is just one person. I believe Lin would find him quite interesting. The Wu Family has long since fallen into disrepair, leaving behind only a few useless disciples who make a living as Corpse Drivers, likely having forgotten their ancestors' teachings entirely. The Fang Family has many members but most remain silent; their true strength is uncertain and could potentially become our biggest stumbling block. Meanwhile, the Wei Family, which claims to be the foremost family of Corpse Drivers, is tormented by their own curse and now consists only of a pair of orphans relying on each other." At this point, a slight smile appeared on Zhang Suting's lips as he added, "But let's not dwell on that."
At this moment, Xu Suwen interjected from across the table, "As the saying goes, a day in the mountains is worth a thousand years in the world. It seems that Vice Chairman Zhang has been cultivating in the mountains for too long and has lost touch with worldly matters. In my opinion, it would be best for him to retreat to his own celestial abode and focus on his cultivation; perhaps then he might achieve immortality sooner."
Xu Suwen had always had a contentious relationship with Zhang Suting and seized every opportunity to undermine him subtly.
Zhang Suting could hardly miss the veiled insult in Xu Suwen's words and retorted angrily, "Xu Suwen, what do you mean by that?"
Xu Suwen shrugged nonchalantly and replied, "I mean nothing at all; I just think that if someone wants to put on an act, they should at least do their homework first."
"You..." Zhang Suting pointed an accusing finger at Xu Suwen. The unexpected interruption had ignited his anger further; Xu Suwen looked back at him with eyes that seemed to suggest only God himself was worthy of engaging with him.
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