Jinwan City was neither particularly far from nor particularly close to Profound Gold City.
By dusk, Lu Feng and Lin Xiaojin had ridden their horses into Jinwan City.
Along the way, Lu Feng had learned more about the Lin Family's situation from Lin Xiaojin.
Several decades ago, the Lin Family was at the height of its power and ranked among the great families. Old Master Lin, who held authority at the time, had five children, all accomplished in both letters and martial arts. Just when everyone believed the Lin Family would prosper for another generation, the old master suddenly died of illness.
His eldest son, Lin Baixu, was ordered to succeed him as family head, with the second son, Lin Bairu, and third son, Lin Baijian, assisting at his side. The fourth son, Lin Baisu, and fifth son, Lin Baiying, made their way in the outside world.
Under Lin Baixu's leadership, the Lin Family had once managed to maintain stable growth.
But fair weather did not last. About a decade ago, for reasons unknown, Lin Bairu had a fierce quarrel with Lin Baixu and never returned afterward. The fourth and fifth sons also died in accidents one after another soon after.
From then on, the Lin Family began its descent into decline.
What truly broke the Lin Family, however, was Lin Baixu, its pillar, suffering a mishap in his cultivation three years ago. Gravely injured, he died.
With Lin Baixu dead and Lin Bairu long absent, Lin Baijian succeeded as family head. Yet his strength was mediocre and his popularity poor. Coupled with the Lin Family's waning prestige, he could no longer keep those hired Guest Elders under control.
As the Guest Elders departed, the Lin Family's overall strength weakened drastically. It could no longer maintain its place among the