Arrival in Yan City
Tiandu Prefecture, Yan City.
"Brother Langtian, is this the city where our branch family is located? As expected of a branch family, it's really backward..."
Outside Yan City, a group of young people stood still.
Looking at the city walls, which were much lower and simpler than those of Lin City, a young man in the group wearing a brocade robe with two green wood patterns muttered to himself.
Clearly, this team was led by Lin Langtian and consisted of the younger generation of the Lin Clan, who had embarked on a month-long journey from Lin City to explore the Ancient Tomb Mansion.
"Lin Feng, stop talking nonsense. Even if you are a member of the branch family, you are still a member of the Lin Clan. Besides, we are here to pay a visit, so we must not be rude."
At this moment, Lin Ke'er, standing behind Lin Langtian, frowned slightly and said.
"Ke'er is right. Regardless of whether it is the main family or the branch family, we of the Lin Clan all come from the same lineage. Besides, you look down on the branch family. You might suffer a setback at the hands of the younger generation of the branch family later."
Lin Langtian smiled slightly, his words carrying a deeper meaning.
As soon as he finished speaking, the younger generation of the Lin Clan behind him looked at each other, their faces filled with suspicion.
Although their talent is far inferior to Lin Langtian's, it is clearly more than enough compared to those from the branch family...
Seeing their disbelieving expressions, Lin Langtian shook his head, too lazy to explain, and then looked at the gray-robed old man beside him.
"Elder Tao, you are acquainted with the head of the Yan City Branch family, so please lead the way this time."
"Hehe, then this old man will gladly accept." Elder Tao nodded with a smile, then glanced at Lin Langtian with some surprise in his old eyes.
He had previously accepted Lin Langtian's request to come to the Yan City Lin Family to explain and apologize for what happened back then.
Now, taking advantage of the trip to the Ancient Tomb Mansion, Lin Langtian has personally arrived in Yan City. The combination of these two events makes Elder Tao vaguely feel that Lin Langtian, the number one genius of the clan, seems to have an extraordinary interest in the Yan City Lin Family.
After pondering for a moment, Elder Tao still had no clue, so he shook his head and stopped thinking about it.
As a loyal retainer who had served the Lin Clan for decades, Elder Tao knew that at any time, he only needed to do his duty...
In the North District of Yan City, a manor stands, with many guards standing like stakes at the manor gate.
This is the location of the Yan City Lin Branch, and also the current destination of Lin Langtian group.
Looking at the manor, whose guards weren't particularly strong but were well-protected, Lin Langtian raised an eyebrow. It seemed that, just like in the original timeline, the Lin Family had moved from Qingyang Town to Yan City and gradually established themselves.
"Halt! This is the Lin Mansion. Unauthorized personnel are not permitted to enter!"
As Lin Langtian and his group gradually approached the Yan City Lin Family, the guards at the manor gate noticed them and quickly stopped them.
Upon seeing this, the Lin Clan's prodigies were taken aback, and then a flash of anger appeared in their eyes.
For someone from the main family to be barred from entering by a branch family member—if this gets back to Lin City, they'll be laughed at to death.
However, when they saw Lin Langtian, who was calm and composed at the front, they looked at each other in bewilderment and had no choice but to suppress their anger.
"Gentlemen, I am a good friend of your family head. You only need to go in and announce that Wu Tao has arrived," Elder Tao said calmly.
Upon hearing this, the guards exchanged glances, then one of them nodded and retreated into the manor. A short while later, he hurried over and respectfully greeted them.
"So you are a longtime friend of the family head. Please come in, please come in. Our family head is already waiting inside."
Elder Tao nodded, exchanged a glance with Lin Langtian and the others, and then walked into the manor.
Although the Lin Family Manor shows signs of renovation everywhere, revealing a rudimentary foundation, it is not as small as it appears.
After Lin Langtian and his group walked for four or five minutes, a large hall finally came into view.
"Hehe, old friend, it's been almost two years since you last came to Yan City. I never expected that we would meet again today."
As soon as Lin Langtian stepped into the hall, he heard a loud laugh, and then saw a figure come into view.
The newcomer was an elderly man with a full head of white hair. He was dressed in a brocade robe and gave off a rather robust feeling. His eyes swept across the room, revealing a certain dignity.
This person is none other than Lin Zhentian, the current head of the Yan City Lin Branch.
Behind Lin Zhentian were three middle-aged men following closely behind. They were his three sons, Lin Ken, Lin Mang, and Lin Dong's father, Lin Xiao.
Behind them were many younger members of the Yan City Lin Family.
"Hehe, old friend, I came here last time for personal matters, but today I have come to your residence on official business. Not only me, but all the young geniuses of my Lin Clan are here as well."
Upon seeing Lin Zhentian, Elder Tao smiled slightly, then shifted his body slightly to make way for Lin Langtian and the others behind him.
When Lin Zhentian and the others saw so many young talents from the main family behind Elder Tao, they were taken aback.
After all, unless something major happens, the Yan City Branch is certainly not worth so many geniuses from the main family coming here.
While Lin Zhentian was filled with doubt, Lin Xiao behind him seemed to have thought of something unpleasant, and his gaze slowly swept over the group of geniuses from the main family.
His previously indifferent gaze suddenly narrowed when it swept over that handsome and extraordinary figure, as bright as the moon among the stars, and he exclaimed in utter shock.
"It's you... Lin Langtian!"
Although several years had passed since the last Clan Competition, and Lin Langtian had grown from a handsome young man into a dashing young man, Lin Xiao still recognized him at a glance.
After all, for that boy who once severely injured or even crippled him with a single move, he probably dreams about him every time he closes his eyes these past few years.
Therefore, upon seeing Lin Langtian, even though the grudge from two years ago had been resolved by Elder Tao, Lin Xiao's expression was still very complicated, and his fists in his sleeves clenched unconsciously.
"Lin Langtian?"
Upon hearing Lin Xiao's words, the members of the Yan City Branch in the hall were all stunned, and then looked at the handsome young man at the head with great surprise.
Lin Langtian's name is well-known within the Lin Clan, and because of Lin Xiao, he is also a household name in the Yan City Branch.
However, unlike Lin Xiao's complicated expression, the members of the Yan City Branch treated him with curiosity and even reverence.
Thanks to the 10,000 Pure Yuan Pill given by Lin Langtian, the Yan City Branch's strength has greatly increased in the past two years, enabling them to leave Qingyang Town and turn danger into safety on several occasions.
It could be said that Lin Langtian still owes a debt of gratitude to the current Yan City Branch.
At this moment, seeing everyone's attention focused on him, Lin Langtian slowly stepped forward, cupped his hands in greeting to Lin Zhentian, and smiled faintly.
"Langtian greets Elder Lin..."