Taking Over Blazing Flame Manor, Shocking Qingyang Town

Lin Dong really was quite useful as a tool.

Seeing the fiery intensity in Lin Dong's eyes, Lin Tianci finally nodded in satisfaction.

That was more like it. How could Lin Dong, the Child of the Plane, possibly remain dejected?

At the very least, a few words from him were enough to pull Lin Dong out of his slump and make him pull himself together.

"Lin Tianci wins this melee!" Lin Ken announced.

Although the strength Lin Tianci had displayed had earned everyone's respect, this was still the Clan Competition, and the proper procedures still had to be followed.

After Lin Tianci's victory was announced, the juniors continued competing for second and third place in this Clan Competition.

However, with Lin Tianci's stunning performance setting the bar, the remaining matches were fairly exciting, yet everyone still felt that something was missing.

Lin Tianci had raised their threshold for excitement far too high.

After several more rounds, the top rankings of the Lin Family Clan Competition were finally decided.

First Place naturally went to Lin Tianci.

Second place went to Lin Dong.

Although the two had not fought to determine their rankings because Lin Hong had fainted, anyone with eyes could tell that Lin Dong, with his Body Tempering Eighth Layer cultivation, was certainly stronger than Lin Hong.

Lin Zhentian had even wanted to remove Lin Hong from the rankings in a fit of anger. Only after Lin Mang persuaded him did he finally agree to let Lin Hong take third place.

Lin Tianci naturally had no objections to this result.

He had fought both Lin Dong and Lin Hong, so he knew that even if Lin Hong faced Lin Dong, Lin Dong would definitely be the one to win.

"In this Clan Competition, my Lin Family has produced two dark horses: Tianci and Dong'er. This old man is deeply gratified." Lin Zhentian delivered his closing remarks.

"Tianci in particular—I believe that if he is given a few more years to cultivate, not only Qingyang Town, but even the Great Yan Dynasty will remember his name!"

When Lin Zhentian said this, no one below the stage showed any surprise. Instead, they found it perfectly natural.

After all, Lin Tianci's current accomplishments were beyond even their imagination.

Even the Lin Family's distinguished guests nodded in wholehearted agreement.

"This old man has decided that tonight, we shall hold a grand banquet to celebrate the Lin Family's acquisition of a Qilin Son!"

Lin Mang cast a deep look at Lin Tianci, who stood on the stage basking in unparalleled glory, his heart filled with rage.

After all, Lin Tianci's punch had been far too heavy. If Lin Hong did not properly recover with medicinal pills, he might suffer lasting aftereffects for the rest of his life!

"Lin Tianci, just you wait." Leaving those words behind, Lin Mang turned and left.

Before long, news that the Lin Family would be holding a grand banquet spread throughout Qingyang Town.

At the same time, Lin Tianci's name also spread across Qingyang Town.

A small number of people were deeply shocked upon hearing of Lin Tianci's achievements.

But more people simply did not believe it.

After all, most people had heard about Lin Tianci's talent, if not everyone in Qingyang Town.

He had become the Lin Family Junior Number One overnight—who would believe that?

Amid the doubtful and astonished gazes of Qingyang Town's people,

the Lin Family's rather grand evening banquet began with great fanfare.

Although Lin Zhentian had made the decision to host the banquet on short notice and the Lin Family had not had much time to prepare, the Lin Family was still one of Qingyang Town's Four Great Powers, so nothing appeared rushed.

The entire Lin Residence was festooned with lights and decorations, with large red lanterns hanging high everywhere, adding even more festivity to the Lin Family.

Under Lin Zhentian's instructions, invitations for this banquet had been sent to nearly every force in Qingyang Town that had dealings with the Lin Family.

Even the Lei Family and Xie Family, whose relations with the Lin Family were somewhat strained, received invitations from the Lin Family.

This showed just how good Old Master's mood was today.

Many forces had arrived for this banquet. Rather than wanting to establish relations with the Lin Family, they were more interested in using this opportunity to probe Lin Tianci's true abilities.

Every force waited eagerly to see just how much Lin Tianci's actual strength differed from the rumors.

At the entrance to the Lin Residence, Lin Tianci stood beside Lin Zhentian, welcoming the guests from Qingyang Town one after another.

Congratulations came without end. Lin Tianci's heart had almost gone numb from hearing them, but he still maintained a warm smile on his face.

That flawless face made quite a few young women of marriageable age, who had come with their elders, blush shyly.

Soon, nearly all the Lin Family's affiliated forces had arrived.

What surprised Lin Tianci was that the Lei Family and Xie Family had actually sent people to attend this banquet.

However, Lin Tianci had no impression whatsoever of the people they had sent. They were probably not core figures in either family.

"Tianci, let's go inside." At that moment, Lin Zhentian patted Lin Tianci's arm, then drained the tea a servant handed him in one gulp.

After speaking so much, even with his strength, his throat felt somewhat dry.

After entering the main hall,

Lin Zhentian ignored everyone's astonished looks and directly pulled Lin Tianci over to sit beside him.

"Everyone, today is the day of my Lin Family's Clan Competition. I trust that everyone present has heard more or less about its results."

"Your presence brings great honor to my Lin Family. I, Lin Zhentian, offer everyone a toast. I hope you all eat and drink to your hearts' content!"

After saying that, Lin Zhentian drained the wine in his cup.

After several rounds of wine, the meal was nearly finished as well.

Lin Zhentian set down his chopsticks.

At once, everyone from the Lin Family at the table turned to look at Lin Zhentian in unison.

They all knew that Lin Zhentian had not thrown such a grand banquet merely for a meal. He surely had something else to announce.

Sure enough, Lin Zhentian said, "I trust everyone noticed Tianci's performance in this Clan Competition."

"Mhm." Everyone nodded.

Even Lin Tianci looked at Lin Zhentian curiously.

"Tianci has reached the right age. It is time for him to try taking over some of the family's businesses."

Lin Zhentian's next words caused everyone's expressions to vary.

With talent as outstanding as Lin Tianci's, shouldn't he be allowed to cultivate without distractions? Having him take over the family businesses would be a waste, wouldn't it?

"From today onward, Blazing Flame Manor of the Lin Family will be placed fully under Tianci's charge. However, Tianci still lacks experience, so Lin Ken will manage it temporarily, with Tianci assisting him."

At the mention of Blazing Flame Manor, even Lin Tianci was somewhat surprised, while Lin Ken's eyes widened as well.

Lin Mang's expression darkened, and a trace of venom surfaced in his eyes.

After all, Blazing Flame Manor had previously been under his management.

Now Lin Hong was seriously injured, and his father was even handing Blazing Flame Manor over to Lin Tianci. How could he possibly swallow this insult?