When Lin An walked out of the main hall, the guards standing outside were first taken aback, but after seeing Lin An's face clearly, their expressions lit up with joy.
We pay our respects to the young master.
The guard hurriedly bowed and saluted.
"Um."
Lin An nodded, and with a sweep of his divine sense, he found his adoptive father in the council hall.
He wasn't in a hurry and walked slowly towards the council chamber.
Walking inside the mansion, looking at every blade of grass and every tree around me, I felt a sense of homecoming.
Inside the council chamber.
Lin Xiao sat at the head of the table, with Ji Yuan, Feng Shan, and Qian Yang below him.
"How are those Descender doing lately?" Lin Xiao asked.
"Reporting to the City Lord, these Descender are quite arrogant, but they become extremely obedient as long as they are given benefits."
"These Descender took on several dangerous reconnaissance missions and completed them at the cost of their lives."
"Currently, there are over 13,000 Descender in Shenglin City, nearly half of whom have joined the city guard and hunted many Sin Beast. On the battlefield, they can be described as fearless."
"..."
Feng Shan began by explaining the situation of the Descender.
"The method of resurrection is indeed heaven-defying, and it's not just one person who can be resurrected, but all the Descender, and not just once."
Lin Xiao couldn't help but sigh, it would be a lie to say he wasn't envious of such methods. These Descender were practically born warriors, and there was no need to worry about troop losses in battle.
"What is the current strength of these Descender in the city?" Lin Xiao continued to ask.
"As per the city lord's instructions, most of the Descender have begun their cultivation and have already reached the Black Iron Realm."
Feng Shan, "There are relatively few people at the Bronze Realm. Currently, only thirteen of the city guards' Descender have reached the Bronze Realm, with the strongest reaching Bronze Fifth Grade."
"What about the personal guards?" Lin Xiao looked at Ji Yuan again. There were more than ten people who had been assigned to the personal guards back then.
"Reporting to the City Lord, all thirteen members who joined the personal guard have reached the Bronze Realm, with the strongest reaching the Bronze Eighth Grade," Ji Yuan said.
"In just three months, these Descender have gone from having no cultivation to reaching the Bronze Eighth Grade. Their aptitude is quite impressive," Lin Xiao nodded.
"His aptitude is indeed quite good, but compared to the young master, he is far inferior," Ji Yuan said with a smile.
Hearing this, Lin Xiao couldn't help but smile.
My eldest son reached the Gold Realm in just three months. Although these Descender are special, they are indeed far inferior to my eldest son.
"Lord City Lord, there is one more thing to report." Feng Shan hesitated for a moment before speaking.
"Speak, what is it?" Lin Xiao asked with a smile.
"This matter concerns the young master. According to what we know, there's a ranking system among those Descender."
"When these Descender were chatting earlier, they mentioned that the number one person on the current leaderboard shares the same name as the young master."
At this point, Feng Shan fell silent.
Lin Xiao frowned. "You mean An'er is also Descender?"
"That's not what I meant. I just heard about it and reported it to the city lord," Feng Shan hurriedly said.
He actually already knew about this news, but he had been hesitant about whether to tell Lin Xiao. After thinking it over, he decided it would be better to inform him.
"Yes, I am aware of this matter. Is there anything else?"
Lin Xiao said calmly.
Everyone shook their heads.
"If there's nothing else, then go ahead and get busy. Keep a close eye on the Descender." Lin Xiao waved his hand and said.
"Yes."
The group accepted the order and departed.
After leaving the council hall, Feng Shan and the others breathed a sigh of relief. They had clearly sensed that something was wrong with the city lord's aura.
"You're just looking for trouble." Ji Yuan, looking at Feng Shan beside him.
"This matter cannot be kept secret forever; the city lord will find out sooner or later." Feng Shan shook his head.
Ji Yuan was about to say something when he suddenly paused, his eyes widening in surprise as he stared in one direction.
"What's wrong?" Feng Shan asked in confusion, following the gaze, and then his body stiffened.
"Gentlemen, it's been a long time," Lin An said with a smile.
"Young Master?"
We pay our respects to the young master.
Ji Yuan and the other two came to their senses and bowed in unison.
"Not bad, you've already broken through to the Gold Realm." Lin An nodded with a smile.
Of the three, Ji Yuan is the strongest, currently at the Gold Fourth Grade, while Feng Shan and Qian Yang are both at the Gold Third Grade.
"Young Master, you're finally back! The City Lord has been talking about you every day," Qian Yang said as he stepped forward.
Although he does not hold any official position in Shenglin City, he is currently the steward of the City Lord's Residence, and his father, Qian Hai, is also a Gold Realm expert.
Is Father inside?
Lin An asked, knowing full well that Lin Xiao was in the council hall and that he had overheard everyone's conversation.
"Young Master, the City Lord is inside. Shall I go in and inform him?" Qian Yang asked.
"No need, you all go about your business, I'll go see my father myself."
Lin An waved his hand and strode into the council hall.
Inside the council chamber, Lin Xiao was frowning, seemingly deep in thought, when he suddenly heard footsteps.
Looking up, I saw Lin An walking in with a smile.
"I'm getting old. I never thought that just thinking about An'er would start to cause me to hallucinate," Lin Xiao sighed.
What illusion?
Lin An asked with a smile.
Um?
Lin Xiao paused, then stood up abruptly, looking at Lin An in surprise. Could it be...?
"Father, your son has returned."
Lin An stopped nearby and bowed respectfully.
Swish...
The next second, Lin Xiao disappeared from his spot and appeared in front of Lin An, supporting the other's hands.
"Hey kid, what brings you back?"
Lin Xiao exclaimed in delight.
"I missed my father, so I came back."
Lin An smiled and said.
"Haha, it's good to be back, it's good to be back."
Lin Xiao burst into laughter. The moment he saw Lin An, he had completely forgotten what Feng Shan had just said.
Regardless of whether Lin An is Descender or not, the other party is still his son.
How long can you stay this time?
After a while, the two sat down, and Lin Xiao asked.
He knew that although Lin An had returned, he would not stay long.
"It's still uncertain. It could take as little as half a month or as long as a month," Lin An said.
"Hmm, how have you been all these years living alone?" Lin Xiao asked.
Lin An paused, then said helplessly, "Father, it hasn't been a year since we parted, has it?"
Lin Xiao was also taken aback. After carefully calculating, he realized it had indeed been less than a year.
However, it felt like his eldest son had been gone for many years.
"I've never heard of days dragging on endlessly," Lin Xiao scoffed.
"Hehehe, I'm sorry to have worried you, Father. I've been doing very well these past years. I joined the Heavenly Vault Army and met the Heavenly Vault King."
Lin An immediately followed up, saying, "And I also saw my mother."
"You found your mother?"
Lin Xiao immediately became excited, but seeing Lin An's teasing expression, he pretended to be calm and sat down. "Ahem, how is your mother?"