Support IV

Onshore, reinforcements arrived in scattered groups, here one cluster, there another.

Large numbers of ships began moving continuously along the established defensive line, casting down thick water nets studded with spikes. Wooden stakes engraved with dense runes were hammered into the seabed near the shore.

Shang Nuo had been specifically assigned to receive Lin Xin's group, while the other families also had people dedicated to greeting their guests.

Neat white grandstands had swiftly been set up along the shore, and the Gongshang Family soon led their guests into the stands to rest.

Lin Xin's group was assigned a grandstand in a relatively forward position. After taking their seats, they all sat down.

"Is that Young Master Sun Snatcher of the Lin Family over there?"

No sooner had they settled in than a clear, gentle male voice came from the side.

Lin Xin followed the voice and saw a group of young men and women dressed in long yellow robes seated to his right. They, too, were accompanied by members of the Gongshang Family. The leading man wore a mild expression and appeared to have an excellent temper.

"And you are?"

Lin Xin asked blandly.

"I am Kong Ruyi of the Kong Family."

The man quietly announced his name.

"Wishful Qingluan?" Lin Youke exclaimed softly beside Lin Xin's ear.

"So you are Brother Ruyi, the Kong Family's foremost expert." Lin Xin spoke politely, but merely cupped his hands in greeting.

He had only come to farm attribute points. He had nothing to say to these little brats. Exchanging a few pleasantries was already more than enough.

"I have long heard that the Lin Family's Thunderclap Sword Art is as swift as rumbling thunder. Given the chance, I would like to properly seek your guidance." A somewhat chilly voice came from the