"It's my father's second uncle, Lin Hai. I have to call him Second Granduncle. His branch has flourished and produced quite a few martial artists, scattered across the various third-rate sects. Some have also joined the Cao Gang, the Medicine Gang, and even the Mine Gang."
A trace of gravity and wariness appeared in Lin Zhen's eyes:
"Nowadays, the people managing many of the Lin family's businesses are descendants of his branch."
Yang Ling could tell that Lin Hai's attitude toward Military Officer Mo and the others was clearly unusual.
He was a little too welcoming.
"There are serious hidden dangers within the Lin family, too. If Lin Hai's branch is flourishing while Lin Baoshan's main branch holds most of the resources, that's bound to provoke resentment and covetousness."
"It's entirely possible that other members of the family had a hand in setting Lin Hua up."
"But they don't dare act openly, much less reveal their intentions outright."
"All because Lin Zhen is Flying Dragon Mountain's chief disciple."
Yang Ling glanced at Lin Zhen.
If this man had not been the chief disciple of Flying Dragon Mountain in Tun Tian Dao Palace, an Upper Sixth Rank expert.
And had not survived the Life Tribulation.
Lin Baoshan's main branch would probably have been swallowed up.
After all, two Lower Sixth Rank experts were following behind Lin Hai right now.
"Mr. Lin Hai."
Military Officer Mo's eyes lit up. He walked forward with a smile and exchanged a few pleasantries with him before bringing up Lin Hua's situation.
Lin Hai said, "Don't worry. I'll have Baoshan handle this properly."
With that, Lin Hai slowly approached Lin Baoshan, accompanied by several of his sons and a crowd of grandsons and granddaughters:
"Baoshan, Lin Hua did go a little too far this time. Mr.