Su Wanqing didn't express her position immediately. She looked into Lin Yaoyang's eyes. Those golden eyes were clear and firm, and it didn't look like she was talking big words.
"You can discuss this matter together when Xiao Xiao's father comes back."
Lin Yaoyang nodded.
He didn't expect support from just one conversation.
Xiao Lie didn't come back until evening.
Lin Yaoyang Standing at the door of the flower hall, he saw a tall figure coming from the direction of the house door from a distance.
The man was about forty years old, with a tall build and broad shoulders, and was wearing a dark suit.
His face shape is somewhat similar to Xiao Xiao, but the lines are tougher, and there is a kind of battle-hardened composure and majesty between his eyebrows.
Xiao Lie.
Marquis of Zhenshuo, Dou Ling Empire The actual controller of the southwest border, Martial Soul Three-Life Suppressing Cauldron, Soul Douluo level.
Xiao Xiao walked up to him and took his father's arm.
"Dad! You're back!"
Xiao Lie saw his daughter, a smile appeared on his serious face.
He patted Xiao Xiao on the head and looked past her to the three young people standing at the door of the flower hall.
His eyes stayed on Lin Yaoyang for the longest time.
"Hello, uncle!" x3
Xiao Lie nodded and walked into the flower hall without saying anything else.
Su Wanqing stepped forward and helped him take off his robe.
Xiao Lie sat down at the main seat, picked up the tea bowl and took a sip, his eyes falling on Lin Yaoyang.
"Sit."
Lin Yaoyang sat down opposite him.
Xiao Lie spoke directly without exchanging pleasantries.
"I heard from Xiao Xiao, do you want to build a force?"
"Yes."
"At Spirit City Ruins?"
"Yes."
Xiao Lie put down the tea bowl and leaned on the back of the chair, his eyes burning brightly.
He looked at Lin Yaoyang as if he was examining an officer who had come to apply for a job, or as if he was evaluating a potential opponent.
"What kind of cultivation level are you in? I'll suppress you until I'm at the same level as you. You can take three moves from me. Let me see if your strength is worthy of your ambition."
Lin Yaoyang did not hesitate. He stood up and nodded.
"Uncle Xiao, please."
Martial Arts Arena On the east side of the backyard, there is a wide space paved with bluestone.
The flag with the words "Zhenshuo" hung on the flagpole on the side of the field, making a sound in the night wind.
Xiao Lie is standing on the side of the field.
Three giant cauldrons emerged from behind him, suspended in mid-air in the shape of a Chinese glyph, exuding an aura as dense as a mountain.
Seven circles of Soul Ring slowly rose and rotated around him.
Two yellow, two purple, three black.
Xiao Lie stood there, surrounded by three tripods, and his momentum was like a mountain.
"Come," he said, "Let my uncle see how strong you are."
Lin Yaoyang You're not welcome.
He released Martial Soul.
Golden light exploded from his body, red and silver mechas covered his body, and two pairs of Gilded Fire Wings suddenly unfolded behind him.
Seven circles Soul Ring rose from beneath his feet.
Purple, purple, purple, black, red, red, red.
The evening breeze seemed to freeze at this moment.
It was obviously sunset, but everyone felt that the sun was right in front of them at this moment.
Xiao Lie's pupils suddenly contracted.
He has seen many geniuses, many monsters, and many young people who amazed him.
But among the seven Soul Ring hung three red ones. This was the first time he had seen them in half his life.
Su Wanqing stood on the sidelines and covered his mouth.
Xiao Lie was silent for a moment, and then smiled.
No more tricks...
"Come on," he said.
The two symbolically fought for less than a cup of tea and stopped at the same time.
Xiao Lie put away Soul Suppressing Cauldron and looked at Lin Yaoyang.
"Not bad."
He bared his teeth and said, his tone still calm and unsmiling, but there was something more in his eyes, "I recognize your strength."
Lin Yaoyang Collapse Martial Soul.
"Thank you Uncle Xiao for your advice."
Xiao Lie looked at him deeply and strode back to the main house without saying anything more.
Dinner was arranged by Su Wanqing personally.
The dishes are not luxurious, but every dish is made with care.
Xiao Family's table manners are very particular and he doesn't say anything when he eats. But from the action of Xiao Lie picking up food for Xiao Xiao, we can see the love this unsmiling father has for his daughter.
After the meal, Su Wanqing arranged for the maid to take Jiang Nannan and Wang Dong'er to the guest room to rest, and then said to Lin Yaoyang, "Yao Yang, come with me."
Lin Yaoyang followed Su Wanqing through several corridors and came to the study door.
Su Wanqing pushed the door open and turned sideways to let Lin Yaoyang go in first.
The study room is not big, but it is carefully arranged. There is a row of heavy bookshelves against the wall, and various books are neatly placed on the bookshelves.
There was a map spread on the desk. Lin Yaoyang glanced at it. It was the map of the southwest border of the Dou Ling Empire. The position of Spirit City Ruins was circled with a red pen.
Xiao Lie is already inside.
He changed into regular clothes and sat behind the desk, holding a cup of tea in his hand.
Su Wanqing walked in and sat down next to him.
"Sit."
Xiao Lie raised his chin and motioned for Lin Yaoyang to sit opposite.
Lin Yaoyang sat down as instructed.
Xiao Lie put down the teacup, folded his hands on the table, and looked directly at Lin Yaoyang.
The scrutiny just now on Martial Arts Arena is gone, replaced by a more formal and solemn seriousness.
"Boy Lin,"
He spoke with a low and steady voice, "You said you want to build a force, but just having an idea is not enough. Tell me about your plan. What is the framework of the force? How to develop it?"
Su Wanqing also looked at him.
She wanted to know whether this young man was a Shi Xing, or whether he really had the ability and character.
Lin Yaoyang was not in a hurry to answer.
He was silent for a moment, as if reorganizing the scattered thoughts in his mind.
"Uncle, aunt, then I will show my shame. This is my initial idea."
He raised his head, his eyes steady and bright.
"The name of the force is tentatively named Sun Temple. Take the path of the Spirit Hall... No, it is not the hegemonic Spirit Hall, but the part of the responsibility that Spirit Hall should have shouldered but failed to bear."
First, kill Evil Soul Master. The number of Evil Soul Master in the whole continent far exceeds ordinary people's imagination. Not only are the numbers huge, but there are also organized Holy Spirit Cult."
"But now there is no systematic eradication of their people and organizations. Sun Temple wants to do this. It is not to kill one or two occasionally, but to lead people to clear out area after area and dig out the insects hiding in the ground one by one."
"Second, there were free awakening points for civilians to awaken Martial Soul. Ten Thousand Years. Before Spirit Hall, this system was discontinued. Now if civilians want to awaken Martial Soul, they must either rely on forces, spend money to go to the academy, or they have no chance at all."
"Countless talented children have been buried like this. Sun Temple wants to re-establish this system. There will be no fees or thresholds. As long as children of the right age can awaken."
"Third..."
The study was quiet for a moment.
Xiao Lie looked at him, the scrutiny in his eyes gradually faded away, replaced by something more complicated.
It seemed like surprise, but also like relief, mixed with some indescribable emotions.
Su Wanqing sighed lightly.
She didn't speak, but her eyes said everything.
This young man is more sober, determined, and... mature than she could have imagined.
Xiao Lie was silent for a long time, then stretched out his hand and poured Lin Yaoyang a cup of tea.
"Are you fourteen this year?" he asked.
"Thirteen."
"..."
Xiao Lie nodded and pushed the cup of tea in front of Lin Yaoyang.
"Drink tea," he said.
Lin Yaoyang picked up the tea cup and took a sip. The tea was warm, slightly bitter in the mouth, and had a long sweet aftertaste.
Xiao Lie watched him put down the teacup and finally spoke.
"I listened to your thoughts. Generally speaking, there is no problem, but there are some areas that need to be refined."
"For example, the organizational structure of the force, the recruitment and training of personnel, where the initial funds will come from, how to deal with surrounding forces, and how to deal with possible external interference. These must be thought through clearly."
"However, these are all questions later. The most important thing right now is, the place you are talking about, Spirit City Ruins, do you really understand it?"
Lin Yaoyang shook his head.
"I don't know enough. So when I arrive, I will investigate it myself."
Xiao Lie nodded.
"My Xiao Family fiefdom is in Shuoyang City. I have been guarding it here for generations and have been guarding it for thousands of years. Spirit City Ruins is not far from here. It can be reached in half a day. I have been to that place several times when I was young. It is in ruins and there is nothing, but there are some... unexplainable things left there. It is not Soul Beast, it is not an institution, but a kind of..."
He frowned, as if looking for an accurate statement.
"A sense of oppression. Like something is watching you."
Su Wanqing turned her head and glanced at her husband. She rarely heard Xiao Lie speak in such an uncertain tone.
"You will know that place once you go there."
Xiao Lie finally said.
Lin Yaoyang nodded.
"I hope Uncle Xiao and Aunt Su will support me more when the time comes."
Xiao Lie snorted.
"Support? It depends on whether you have the ability."
His tone was still lukewarm, but the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, "Let's build that Sun Hall of yours first and then talk about it."
Su Wanqing looked at her husband's expression and couldn't help but laugh.
She knew that her stern Marquis had already approved of it.
Lin Yaoyang stood up and saluted Xiao Lie and Su Wanqing respectively.
"Thank you uncle and auntie."
"Go ahead."
Xiao Lie waved his hand, "Go to bed early."
Lin Yaoyang turned around and left the study.