"Elder Tao."
Lin Dong walked slowly into the hall and cupped his hands in salute.
"Hehe, Lin Dong, is it? Have a seat. Your grandfather and I are old friends. On this trip to the Ancient Tomb Residence, you may come with me and broaden your horizons."
The grey-robed old man known as Elder Tao smiled kindly.
"Dong'er, hurry and thank Elder Tao."
Lin Zhentian was overjoyed and quickly signaled Lin Dong with his eyes.
"Wait."
Just as Lin Dong was about to bow, a discordant voice rang out.
"Lin Chen, what is it?"
Elder Tao looked curiously at the finely dressed man seated below him.
"Elder Tao, our team's mission is to reach the Ancient Tomb Residence first and scout the way. Bringing weaklings along may hinder our operations. Besides, letting someone sit around and reap the benefits would surely leave the others dissatisfied."
Lin Chen, dressed in lavish robes, was fairly handsome and cut quite an impressive figure.
Seeing his grandson's opportunity about to slip away, Lin Zhentian immediately grew anxious. "Please rest assured, Dong'er's strength—"
"Grandfather, leave it to me."
Lin Dong waved his hand, stopping Lin Zhentian from continuing. Smiling, he looked at Lin Chen. "The others are dissatisfied? I think you're the one who's dissatisfied."
"Lin Dong, what do you mean by that?"
The smile on Lin Chen's face quietly faded.
"Exactly what it sounds like. If you want to stand up for those four pieces of trash behind you, then say so openly and voice your dissatisfaction with me. Sneaking around like this is truly nauseating."
Lin Dong raised his chin and nodded toward Lin Feng and the other four behind Lin Chen, frightening them into lowering their heads deeply once more.
The corners of Lin Ke'er's lips twitched slightly. Her pair of icy-blue