Hoping Brother Chen Will Spare This Little Brother

Unlike the anxious atmosphere of the Duan and Zhou families, Chen Lin's home was unusually lively.

First, in the morning, the clan patriarch and elders from various branches came to visit.

Then, at noon, someone handed Chen Lin the deed to the courtyard his family was currently living in.

In the afternoon, the other two households in the same courtyard as Chen Lin's family, Zhang Guihua's family and another branch of the Chen family, were persuaded to leave the small courtyard.

At sunset that day, the two families moved out of the courtyard with the help of a group of people. The previously chaotic and crowded small courtyard suddenly became much more spacious.

Especially Zhang Guihua's terrified and fawning demeanor before leaving made Chen Lin too lazy to bicker with her any further.

The departure of the two families made the kind-hearted Chen Hongbo and Song Qiaoyun feel a little uneasy.

After all, although their family wasn't on very good terms with the other two households, they were all members of the same clan. The clan's actions were somewhat heartless.

But since the two families had already moved, they didn't have much to say after finding out.

After dinner, Chen Lin's family, for the first time in a long while, went out for a walk together.

"Brother, is the courtyard we're living in now ours from now on?" Chen Lan asked, excitedly tugging on Chen Lin's sleeve.

"Mm!" Chen Lin looked at his excited little sister and said gently, "From now on, you can plant all the herbs you like in the courtyard to your heart's content. No one will pull them out anymore. After some time, I'll find a master pharmacist for you. You can do whatever you like freely and no longer have to worry about the family's livelihood."

Chen's father and mother were filled with relief at these words.

They had never dreamed that this day would come so quickly.

Familiar neighbors on the road greeted Chen Lin's family.

"Old Chen! Did something happen in your courtyard? Why did those two families move out so hastily? There was no warning before!"

"Yeah! Sister Song! What's going on in your courtyard? Why didn't your family move out?"

The neighbors in the alley surrounded Chen Lin's family, asking curiously.

"Hahaha, it's nothing, nothing! The other two families were arranged new places to live by the clan, so they moved!" Although Chen Hongbo was very happy, he didn't show any signs of boasting.

"Old Chen, you can keep pretending! I heard from Old Third Chen of your Chen clan that your Chen Lin has passed the War God Temple's assessment and joined it. The courtyard you live in was rewarded to your family by the Chen Clan Patriarch because of Ah Lin. You can't forget us neighbors when you become successful!"

"Ah! Old Chen, is that true? If Ah Lin really joined the War God Temple, you must hold a banquet to celebrate! This is a matter of bringing honor to your ancestors, you can't be stingy!"

"Old Chen's son is truly amazing, to be able to pass the War God Temple's test and join it, it's really not easy!"

"Yeah! Even if my child got into the middle school of the Martial Academy, I wouldn't have the confidence to participate in the War God Temple's entrance test. Old Chen's Ah Lin is truly remarkable!"

"Who said a few days ago that he didn't get into the Martial Academy and was useless! Look, he didn't get into the Martial Academy! He simply didn't get into the Martial Academy!"

"If I could have such a capable son, I would be content even if I died of exhaustion now. Old Chen has turned his life around, relying on his son to strike it rich!"

"If my child could be half as good as Old Chen's Ah Lin, I would be satisfied!"

The surrounding neighbors, word spread from ten to a hundred, and soon all the surrounding streets and alleys knew that their neighborhood had produced a Martial Artist from the War God Temple.

At the same time, Chen Lin also became the idol of many young boys nearby. They also longed for the day when they could bring glory to their families like Chen Lin and help their families escape poverty and hardship.

"Ah Lin, you're amazing! You did something big without making a sound. You didn't even tell me about this happy occasion, that's not very nice!" Zhang Shan complained to Chen Lin with feigned displeasure.

"Hahaha! It's all luck, luck! I didn't expect to pass the War God Temple's entrance test. It's really luck!" Chen Lin waved his hand with a smile and explained.

"Tsk! Who would believe you if you said it was luck! Without some skill, even the greatest luck wouldn't get you through. Just the 700-pound strength test alone has shattered countless dreams! You tell me it's luck? You're being too humble!" Zhang Shan said with a look of resentment.

"Uh!" Chen Lin shook his head and gave a wry smile, but he agreed with Zhang Shan's words.

After all, sometimes, no matter how good your luck is, it's useless without strength. This world is ultimately a world where strength is respected.

"Excuse me, is this Young Master Chen Lin?"

Just as the family was chatting happily with the neighbors, a question immediately drew everyone's attention.

A luxurious carriage stopped in front of them. A young man in white, with a smiling face, got out of the carriage, followed by someone Chen Lin was familiar with.

"Brother Zhou?" Chen Lin ignored the young man in white and first greeted the familiar Zhou Le, then looked at the young man in white and asked, "Who is this?"

"Brother Chen, this is my elder brother. He recently did something very foolish and hopes to talk to you to see if we can settle this privately!" Zhou Le explained with a wry smile.

"Your brother's name isn't Zhou Feng, is it?" Chen Lin's eyes flickered as he asked.

"It is indeed my elder brother. I wonder if Brother Chen has time? Shall we find a place to talk properly?" Zhou Le invited with an apologetic expression.

Chen Lin looked at the young man in white, Zhou Feng, making Zhou Feng's legs tremble slightly and his heart panic.

He couldn't help but panic. According to his cousin's account, Chen Lin was already a member of the War God Temple and might even become a distinguished Demon Slayer Envoy in a few days.

Harming a member of the War God Temple and a future Demon Slayer Envoy was one thing if they weren't caught, but once they were, not only could their Zhou family not withstand it, but even the City Lord of Nanqing City couldn't.

There was no other way. This was the prestige of the War God Temple, especially with the strongest person in the world presiding over it!

Looking at the two men with expectant faces, Chen Lin pondered for a moment and then nodded, "Yes! I also have something I want to discuss with your elder brother!"

"Thank you, Brother Chen!" Zhou Le cupped his hands in joy and thanked him.

Zhou Feng, who was standing by with a fawning smile, also showed a look of joy in his eyes.

After bidding farewell to the curious neighbors and family friends, Chen Lin, Zhou Le, and the others went to a nearby elegant tea house.

The few of them sat opposite each other in the tea room.

"Brother Chen, please have some tea!" Zhou Le picked up the teapot and poured a cup for Chen Lin, saying with shame: "To be honest, it's truly embarrassing that something like this happened right after I met you, Brother Chen. I don't know how to face you."

Hearing this, Zhou Feng's head was so bowed in shame that it nearly touched the tea table.

Chen Lin took a sip of his tea, then looked at Zhou Feng without speaking.

Seeing this, Zhou Le quickly kicked Zhou Feng under the table.

Zhou Feng immediately reacted, hastily got up, and poured another cup of tea for Chen Lin. With a stiff expression, he forced a smile and said, "Brother Chen, I had my younger brother bring me here today specifically to apologize. What happened was my fault. Please tell me if you have any requests, and I absolutely guarantee I will meet them. I only hope Brother Chen can let me off the hook and not pursue my wrongdoing!"