Chapter Thirty-Nine: I Want to Go Home
The man in black rescued Lin Longyu and then carelessly tossed him to the ground like a dog.
Lin Longyu was already gravely injured, and the heavy fall worsened his condition, causing him to cough up blood repeatedly.
"Grandpa..."
Lin Qing cried out in pain, disregarding his own injuries as he rushed over. He knelt on the ground and embraced his grandfather, unable to contain his anguish.
The man in black slowly approached and threw a dagger at Lin Qing, saying, "Lin Qing, kill your grandfather. Only by completely destroying everything you have in this world can you truly achieve endless slaughter and forge a Demonic Heart."
Lin Qing picked up the dagger from the ground, glanced at his grandfather, and then turned to the man in black. His face twisted with hatred as he said, "Everything that has happened today was orchestrated by you. You harmed my grandfather and killed my entire family. I will kill you..."
The man in black stood still like a mountain, allowing Lin Qing to stab at him.
With all his strength, Lin Qing struck, feeling as if he had plunged into solid rock. If not for the dagger's toughness, it might have broken. The man's body was harder than steel.
A sinister smile appeared on the man's face as he let out a rare laugh. "Killing without hesitation is good. But you're still missing just a little bit."
Lin Xiao could hardly believe that his grandson was still alive; a wave of comfort washed over him. Even if he were to die now, he could do so with peace. Though his Foundation was not high, having lived for many years allowed him to understand some of the conversation between his grandson and the man in black.
"Qing, do you want to cultivate demonic power?" Lin Xiao asked.
Lin Qing was momentarily at a loss for words. Demonic power was looked down upon by Righteous People, and facing his grandfather made it difficult for him to admit it. He replied, "Grandpa, I have no choice but to seek revenge."
"Don't cling to that so-called righteousness. If you trace it back carefully, we are the true orthodoxy. Moreover, this is a world where strength reigns supreme. Isn't what you call righteousness also drenched in blood? Lin Qing, hurry up and act; my patience is limited," the man in black urged.
"I understand," Lin Longyu nodded, then said seriously, "Qing, live well and take revenge for us. There's no use in keeping this old body of mine around. If my blood can help you, then go ahead."
"Grandpa, I can't possibly harm you," Lin Qing shook his head repeatedly.
Lin Longyu felt frustrated and said, "You're useless. If I were you, I would seize such an opportunity when I was young. Qing, do you want me to take my own life, or will you do it yourself?"
With that, Lin Longyu grasped his own neck with one hand and pressed down hard, digging several deep scratches into his skin.
"Qing, come on, let my blood guide you on the path to strength and make you the supreme being of the future."
A hint of madness appeared in Lin Longyu's eyes as he tightened his grip. His face turned pale, and his breathing became rapid; the wound on his neck deepened, spilling forth a stream of blood. He was nearing the edge of death.
The man in black showed a look of approval and said, "Lin Qing's inherent ruthlessness is indeed inherited; not bad."
Ahhhhhhhhhhh...
Lin Qing clutched his head and cried out in anguish, trapped in a torment of thoughts, unsure of what to do.
"Qing, Grandpa is dying. Are you really going to let me die in vain? Hurry up and kill me," Lin Longyu shouted with the last ounce of strength he had left.
Ahhhhhhh...
Lin Qing's madness reached its peak as he finally plunged a blade into Lin Longyu's chest. In this world, the one who loved him most was his grandfather. The one he admired most was also his grandfather.
Now, he had personally killed the one who cherished him the most.
Ahhhhhhh...
Lin Qingru seemed to have lost her mind, wildly waving the dagger in her hand and frantically stabbing at Lin Longyu, piercing her chest again and again.
In the end, she even severed Lin Longyu's head with a single stroke.
Hahahahahaha...
Lin Qing held Lin Longyu's head, revealing a chilling smile at it.
The man in black quietly watched Lin Qing in her frenzy, his calm eyes glinting with a spark of interest.
"From today onward, I will take you as my disciple, ranked seventy-two. The Jiuzhou Gathering Conference is approaching. At that time, we will find a way for you to infiltrate it, kill Lin Feng and Lin Miaomiao for revenge, and ultimately wipe out all the new disciples of the righteous path to achieve your great success in the Demonic Path."
"Kill Lin Feng, kill Lin Miaomiao, kill them all, drink their blood, hahahahahaha..."
In Qingshan Town, at the Lin Xiao residence.
The rebellion had been quelled, completely eliminating Lin Longyu's faction. The entire Lin family in Qingshan Town was now under Lin Xiao's control.
In the main hall, Lin Xiao sat in the seat of honor while Miaomiao obediently stood beside him. Lindor and his wife occupied the guest seats on the left side. Lin Feng stood behind Lindor in attendance.
Lin Xiao hadn't felt this happy in a long time; he laughed heartily. "I never expected that in less than a year, Miao'er would become so powerful in cultivation. Her future is limitless."
"I never liked wielding weapons; it was all forced upon me by you," Miaomiao pouted angrily.
"I am doing this for your own good," Lin Xiao said as he looked at Lin Feng, waving his hand. "Feng'er, what level of Foundation have you reached? I saw you repel Lin Longyu with a single punch; your cultivation seems to be beyond the Foundation Realm."
"I... I'm still at the Foundation Realm," Lin Feng replied, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"Father, Lin Feng is not an ordinary person. His Foundation Realm can rival that of a Cultivator. He has even been summoned by the Sword Saint himself. There has never been such a precedent among the disciples of Solitary Moon City," Miaomiao chimed in.
"De brother, look at my daughter. She hasn't even married yet, and she's already wholeheartedly defending Feng'er. If she really gets married, what will she become?" At this point, Lin Xiao burst into laughter.
"Father, what are you talking about?" Miaomiao blushed, her dimples deepening and making her even more beautiful.
Lin Xiao waved at Lin Feng. "Feng'er, come here."
"Yes, Head of the Family."
Lin Feng respectfully walked up to Lin Xiao. Lin Xiao took Lin Feng's right hand and Miaomiao's right hand, placing them together. Then he said, "Feng'er, I entrust Miaomiao to you. Will you promise to protect and cherish her for a lifetime?"
"Rest assured, Head of the Family. I, Lin Feng, will never let Miaomiao down for my entire life. If I go against this vow, may I suffer a terrible fate," Lin Feng replied earnestly.
Miaomiao shot Lin Feng a glare. "You fool, what are you talking about?"
Despite her words, Miaomiao felt sweet inside and couldn't help but lower her head and smile shyly.
"Since that's the case, there's no need to keep calling me Head of the Family. Just call me Uncle. You two are still young and in the prime of your cultivation years; it's not wise to marry too early. How about we arrange this engagement today and hold the wedding feast when you return after achieving great success in your cultivation? What do you think, De brother?"
Lindor felt anxious upon hearing this; how could he dare to think about such matters when his child was marrying the Head of the Family's precious daughter?
"Why isn't Brother De speaking? Is it because he looks down on my family’s Miao'er?" Lin Xiao asked, pretending to be serious.
"That's not... not it at all..." Lindor stammered, caught off guard.
Lin Feng quickly interjected, "Head of the family..."
"Still calling me head of the family? You might as well slap yourself," Lin Xiao replied.
"Uncle, please spare my father. He doesn't speak much. It is a great fortune for me to marry Miaomiao. As long as Miaomiao doesn't mind me, I, Lin Feng, am willing to protect her with my life," Lin Feng declared earnestly.
"Lin Feng, I haven't agreed to anything yet. Don't get too excited," Miaomiao teased, enjoying the banter with Lin Feng.
"Look at my daughter; she's spoiled by me and quite mischievous. But I do love her spirit," Lin Xiao said with a chuckle.
Laughter erupted among the group, filling the room with warmth.
After dinner, Lin Feng accompanied his parents home. Despite Lin Xiao's insistence to stay longer, Lin Feng wanted to return and check on their house. Upon arriving, they discovered that their home was in ruins and uninhabitable.
His parents had suffered greatly due to the troubles he had caused, facing numerous hardships and nearly losing their lives. Lin Feng felt immense guilt and remorse. That night, they stayed at a neighbor's house, and the next day, he took it upon himself to rebuild their home.
Once everything was settled, Lin Feng and Miaomiao prepared to say goodbye and return to Solitary Moon City. Neither Lin Xiao nor Lindor insisted they stay longer. Later, Lin Feng recalled that Lin Longyu was still alive and worried he might cause trouble in the future. He suggested that they find a new place to settle down.
However, Lin Xiao believed that Lin Longyu's power had waned and posed no threat. He urged Lin Feng not to worry and to focus on his training so he could return successfully in due time.
It was Lin Feng's last night in Qingshan Town, and his parents cherished every moment. Lin Feng's mother prepared a feast, and without hesitation, Lin Feng devoured it all, showcasing an astonishing appetite.
That night, Lin Feng spent a long time talking with his parents, only returning to his room when the night grew quiet.
His parents' health had always been poor, and after the recent events, they were even worse off. Watching them grow older and seeing more gray hair filled his heart with sorrow.
"Father, Mother, I will become strong and find the Elixir for you. I want you both to live without worries alongside me and enjoy a life of comfort."
Lin Feng silently vowed to himself. Just as he was about to fall asleep, a flash of golden light suddenly darted out. When Lin Feng focused his eyes, he realized it was the frail monkey that had run away.
Lin Feng immediately chased after it, calling out, "Monkey! Where are you going?"
Though weak, the monkey was incredibly fast. No matter how hard Lin Feng tried, he could only see its back as they quickly entered the Azure Wind Mountain Range.
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