Killing Intent and Will

"Just physical pain..." The elder in charge gave Shentu Nantian a deep look. "Nantian... you are too impetuous. Today's setback may not be a bad thing for you."

The elder in charge could only offer this consolation. Shentu Nantian clenched his fists so tightly that his nails almost drew blood, yet he could only say, "Nantian understands."

He had no way of telling the chief elder about his experiences in the dungeon; if word got out, it would only make him more humiliated.

Moreover, it will make some people in the Lineage who covet his position realize that his meridians are damaged and his future achievements may be affected, thus inflating their ambitions.

This feeling of frustration made Shentu Nantian feel like his intestines were twisted together; he truly had no words to express his bitterness!

"You've seen the news about the Empress Secret Realm!"

"Old Madam Lin said coldly," and at the same time, an elder of the Lin family took out Soul Contract beside her.

This Soul Contract, with its more intricate runes and higher quality, is used to bind the Shentu Family and ensure that the contents of the Shentu Family jade slips they produce are genuine.

This also restrained the Lin family, ensuring that Shentu Nantian and Granny Thousand Hands were safe.

The head elder of the Shentu Family snorted coldly. He cut his finger with a dagger, flicked the blood, and shot it like an arrow onto the Soul Contract.

"Here you go."

Immediately afterwards, a jade slip flew out from the hand of the presiding elder. This jade slip flew even faster, almost like a white lightning bolt. It contained the surging primordial energy of the presiding elder of the Shentu Family. It emitted a strong sonic boom as it flew, and its power was astonishing!

There is no doubt that this single jade slip could threaten the lives of even ordinary sages!

This is a contest between the upper echelons of the Shentu Family and the Lin family. Even the negotiations are fraught with tension!

Old Madam Lin reached out and grabbed at the air. A soft white light enveloped her old hand, and she easily took the jade slip into her grasp.

After confirming the contents of the jade slip, Old Madam Lin nodded. She glanced at the Soul Contract, which had spontaneously combusted and quickly turned into a ball of fire. Within it, a blood-red ghost head could be faintly seen being burned away and slowly disappearing.

Once the contract is made, the Soul Contract will self-immolate, the ghost head will be destroyed, and the curse will be lifted naturally.

This proves that the contents of the jade slip are correct.

Now that the negotiations were complete, Old Madam Lin said without ceremony, "Show them out!"

She didn't want the Shentu Family to stay in her Lin family for even a moment longer.

"What goes around comes around. You've gained an advantage today, but the Shentu Family will get your revenge in the future!"

As the elder spoke, he turned and walked towards the Floating Sky Ship.

Behind him, many members of the Shentu Family began to leave, and the overwhelming pressure above the clouds gradually dissipated.

Just as the oppressive aura was about to dissipate, Yi Yun, who had been standing beside Old Madam Lin, suddenly felt a deadly chill sweep across his heart.

That immense killing intent swept over him in that instant!

"Um!"

Yi Yun's face turned pale, and she held her breath.

He distinctly sensed that from within the distant dark clouds, a pair of merciless and indifferent eyes cast a deep glance at him.

That one glance sent chills down his spine, making his limbs go cold!

Old Ancestor Shentu!

This old fellow, whom even the Shepherd Boy and an ancient Sacred Howl couldn't truly defeat, now specifically glanced at me!

What a gaze it was! It pierced the heart, as if before that gaze, one felt as if they had returned to the time of a mortal, standing naked in the snow.

The biting cold and the feeling of being completely unprepared made one's heart race!

"Yi Yun!"

Old Madam Lin, who had been standing guard by Yi Yun's side, swiftly reached out and pressed her hand against Yi Yun's back.

A warm, comforting energy flowed into Yi Yun's body, and in an instant, Yi Yun's complexion improved considerably.

"Are you alright?" Old Madam Lin asked with concern.

"It's nothing... Thank you, Old Madam." Yi Yun shook his head. A single glance from Old Ancestor Shentu made him break out in a fine sweat, and even his mental sea felt a faint stinging sensation due to the intense tension.

Is this the power of a top expert in the Tianyuan Realm...?

"This old monster! How dare he treat a junior like this?"

Old Madam Lin glared hatefully at the dissipating dark clouds in the distance.

The final look in Old Ancestor Shentu 'Old Ancestor Shentu eyes contained his will. Although he couldn't kill Yi Yun here, he used that look as a warning of impending slaughter.

The fact that Old Ancestor Shentu so enraged clearly shows that he was truly furious about this matter!

The Lin family and the Shentu Family are both prominent Lineage in the Tianyuan Realm. If the two sides were to fight each other without regard for the consequences, it would definitely result in mutual destruction, which neither side wants to see.

Under these circumstances, Old Ancestor Shentu swallowed his anger.

Old Ancestor Shentu's retreat was out of necessity, but for someone like him to retreat was itself a huge price to pay!

"Yi Yun, you need to be careful. You've offended the Shentu Family, so you'll have to be careful when you travel in the Tianyuan Realm from now on. However, as long as you're with the Lin family, you'll be absolutely safe. My Lin family will protect you."

Old Madam Lin said to Yi Yun.

At this time, many of the elders of the Lin family had already left with their disciples, leaving only a few people, including Lin Xin Tong and Yi Yun, by the side of Old Madam Lin.

Yi Yun sincerely said, "Thank you, Old Madam."

"It's only right. You offended the Shentu Family largely because of my Lin family. This time, I owe you a great debt. Otherwise, I would have been blind and almost fallen into their trap. That Empress Relic can turn a Red-Eyed Wolf into a skeleton, so it must have the side effect of shortening one's lifespan. If I had agreed to the Shentu Family's request, I would have harmed Xin Tong and the Lin family as well. Yi Yun, you can be considered a benefactor of my Lin family!"

Originally, the marriage alliance would have been beneficial to both the Lin and Shentu Family. However, due to the issue of the relic, only the Shentu Family benefited, while the Lin family unwittingly boarded a pirate ship and even lost Lineage heir. Their future fate is predictable.

"Old Madam flatter me, Madam. I am unworthy of such praise," Yi Yun said humbly, clasping his hands in a respectful gesture.

The Old Madam smiled slightly, quite satisfied with Yi Yun's attitude of being meritorious yet not arrogant.

"Yi Yun, I heard you are unmarried. If you are interested, you can choose a girl you like from the Lin family..." The Old Madam's words left Yi Yun speechless. He awkwardly touched his cheek and said, "I'm still young, there's no rush..."

Clearly, the Old Madam still wanted Yi Yun to settle down in the Lin family.

Not far away, Lin Xin Tong's great-aunt, hearing this, felt a pang of sadness. "Old Madam, how could you...?"

She was anxious about Yi Yun and the Desolate Clan. How could someone with such an unclear identity and impure motives be mixed up in the Lin family? The Old Madam actually wanted him to take root in the Lin family? Then all her previous words were for nothing!

"Um?"

Old Madam Lin frowned and glared at Lin Fenggu.

Lin Fenggu immediately fell silent. Although she extremely disliked Yi Yun, she dared not go against the wishes of Old Madam Lin.

The Old Madam then turned to Yi Yun, her expression softening with a gentle smile, "You're not young anymore. Many ordinary people marry at fifteen. Although we martial artists marry later, it's still possible to get engaged early."

"Furthermore, on the path of martial arts, some techniques can be Dual Cultivation for faster progress. My Lin family also has such techniques. You can choose any of them, or you can choose Dao Companion according to your own wishes. As long as you make your choice, I will personally help you tie the knot."

There weren't many people around, so the Old Madam spoke these words without any hesitation. Lin Xin Tong was standing next to her, blushed slightly. Being inexperienced in such matters, she was somewhat at a loss for words when she suddenly heard the Old Madam discussing such issues without any restraint.

"The matriarch is really concerned about Yi Yun's marriage..." Lin Xin Tong thought to herself. The Old Madam personally acting as matchmaker is a privilege that even the most talented young members of the Lineage might not enjoy.

Moreover, is there any reason why the marriage arranged by the Old Madam could not be arranged?

Besides, in the Lineage, what girl wouldn't like Yi Yun...?

Thinking of this, Lin Xin Tong secretly glanced at Yi Yun. Now, Yi Yun had grown into a bright and cheerful young man. The childishness on his face was gone, replaced by a more wise and reserved air.

Coupled with his outstanding talent and bright future, what young girl wouldn't be tempted?

Thinking back to the celebration banquet a month ago, there were many beautiful young women surrounding Yi Yun, all dressed in bright red Cuicui. These girls were clearly not just there because they were instructed by their elders; they wanted to get close to Yi Yun on their own.

Thinking of all this, a faint smile appeared on Lin Xin Tong's lips. Back when she met Yi Yun in Yunhuang, who would have thought he would become such an admirable young man?

"Yi Yun, think it over carefully. If you're interested in the future, you can come to the Lin family's library and choose the cultivation method you want."

The family law officers dispatched by the Old Madam have quickly investigated everything that happened to Yi Yun at the Prince Chu's Estate's residence a few months ago.

After hearing the description, Old Madam Lin confirmed that Yi Yun risked his life to stop Shentu Nantian only because of his friendship with his sister.

This incident did not diminish Old Madam Lin's impression of Yi Yun; on the contrary, it made Old Madam feel that Yi Yun was a loyal and righteous person, someone who was more trustworthy.

On the contrary, if someone disregards even their sister's life and puts on a show of righteous indignation and hypocrisy, that's the kind of person you should be wary of.

Because they might resort to any means to achieve their goals.

Yi Yun is a trustworthy and promising talent, so Old Madam Lin hopes to win Yi Yun heart. Ideally, she'd like Yi Yun to find a girl he likes within the Lin family; that would be even better. This girl would gradually take a place in Yi Yun's heart, thus reducing any fear of him siding with the Yi Yun Clan. (To be continued~^~)