Life in this world, don’t fear what you don’t know, but fear arrogance without self-awareness!
"My daughter found a good man, but I’m worried she might not be able to keep him."
Zhou Qilan sensed the Spiritual Qi emanating from Lin Beichen, her eyes revealing a trace of curiosity.
Lin Beichen was even more extraordinary and mysterious than she had thought. With her life experience, he was already a dragon among men.
Yet she couldn’t fully understand Lin Beichen, nor could she grasp the mysteries surrounding him.
She saw in him a pressure that only significant figures carried, but this person was too young, making her even more puzzled.
"Will you marry my daughter?"
Zhou Qilan suddenly asked.
Lin Beichen thought quietly for a moment without responding.
His relationship with Zhou Ya was actually very simple.
When they were in the Imperial Capital, they admired each other. If there were no accidents, Lin Beichen would become an official worshipper, and Zhou Ya would become his wife.
After that, Lin Beichen would live a smooth and privileged life, becoming one of the few upper-class figures in the country, holding real power, and mastering numerous honors and technologies.
One day in the future, he would become one of the greatest contributors in Dragon Country’s history, possibly even the strongest scientist in human history.
However, his encounter with Zhongcheng Hall made Lin Beichen understand the ancient clans and realize that no matter how much glory he had, he still had no right to control his own life.
After that, Lin Beichen changed.
Or rather, to fight for his own space to live, he had no choice but to change.
It was like a vast road leading to the distance. Originally, a main road suddenly had a gap appear.
Most people would take that broad road, arranged by others, but at least it was smooth and wide. As long as they didn’t leave the planned area, they would always live freely and leisurely.
But Lin Beichen didn’t follow that road.
He took that thorny path, and on this path, he saw countless novel scenery.
Lin Beichen chose a more difficult path, and at the same time, brought himself countless troubles.
Zhou Ya was just an ordinary girl; Lin Beichen couldn’t protect her forever. One day she would have to face risks alone.
Now, Lin Beichen didn’t yet have the ability to ensure Zhou Ya’s safety.
So logic told him that even if he liked Zhou Ya, he could only keep this feeling in his heart.
Seeing Lin Beichen’s silence, Zhou Qilan instead breathed a sigh of relief and forced herself to stand up.
"When I go back this time, I will change Zhou Ya’s school, Lin Beichen. It’s fine for the two of you to be normal friends, but if you go further, no matter how powerful you are, I will stop your union."
After speaking, Zhou Qilan limped out.
The trace of Spiritual Qi Lin Beichen had left in her gave her the strength to move forward.
Watching her seemingly strong back, Lin Beichen felt extremely angry.
Logic told him that Zhou Qilan was not wrong in this matter.
He and Zhou Ya, prolonged pain would only be worse than short-term pain.
Even though Lin Beichen had the patience, a woman’s best years were only a few. He could wait, but Zhou Ya couldn’t.
So letting Zhou Ya leave was the best decision.
"Lin Beichen?"
The door to the ward opened, and Bai Yunfei walked in, silently looking at Lin Beichen, his expression extremely complicated.
The conversation in the ward had already reached outside, but Bai Yunfei, who had been standing by the door, hadn’t said a word.
He had personally witnessed the feelings between Lin Beichen and Zhou Ya, but he also saw Lin Beichen’s difficulties.
Lin Beichen had too many hardships, and there were too many obstacles between them.
What good are Divine Techniques?
When it comes to emotions, even an Immortal can’t do anything.
"From today on, you are mine."
Lin Beichen, suppressing the murderous intent in his heart, coldly stared at Ron Enhui.
If Ron Enhui showed the slightest resistance, Lin Beichen at that moment would have mercilessly killed him.
The suppressed anger in his heart needed a target to vent on. If he couldn’t get Ron Enhui, he would rather kill him than let him fall into others’ hands.
Holding Supreme Power, he could act recklessly, without caring about others’ lives.
Ron Enhui, feeling the intense killing intent from Lin Beichen, nodded immediately.
"From today on, I am your subordinate."
Ron Enhui repeated, breaking out in a cold sweat, only until Lin Beichen turned to leave did he collapse to the ground, realizing his whole body was in sharp pain.
The pressure Lin Beichen exerted on him far exceeded that of other people.
This person had an oppression far beyond any other significant figure.
"Who do you think did this?"
Lin Beichen suddenly asked.
Bai Yunfei was slightly stunned, looking at the murderous gaze of Lin Beichen, he cautiously said a name.
"Zhang Songqiao."
After speaking, Bai Yunfei immediately realized the inappropriateness and hurriedly added:
"I just suspect, but whether it’s really him still needs investigation. After all, those targeting us are not just from the Zhang Family but the entire southern traditional forces."
"No need to investigate. Since he dares to block my way, he should be ready for the annihilation of his soul."
Lin Beichen said coldly, slapping his palm, causing the aura around him to explode instantly.
Bai Yunfei only felt the gale flash in front of his eyes, and in a blink, Lin Beichen had vanished without a trace.
The gale still echoed inside the manor, making Bai Yunfei’s heart suddenly shiver with a chill.
From Lin Beichen’s words, was he intending to annihilate the Zhang Family completely?
"Lin Beichen!"
Bai Yunfei shouted loudly, but Lin Beichen was nowhere to be seen. His voice couldn’t reach Lin Beichen’s ears.
Amidst the gale, Lin Beichen’s killing intent was almost tangible.
The Zhang Family deserved death!
Previously, he hadn’t acted because he thought it was just a commercial competition and didn’t need to involve himself.
But the Zhang Family had broken the rules first, involving Cultivators.
After bringing in Cultivators, it was, ironically, the Zhang Family that would be the first to perish.
Zhang Songqiao had made a fatal mistake.
He thought hiring some so-called assassin could kill Lin Beichen, not understanding that even among Cultivators, there were varying levels of strength.
He didn’t know that the ranking list might not be entirely accurate, but there wouldn’t be huge discrepancies.
Those on the list could have slight differences in strength, but those who didn’t make it were surely weaker than those on it.
Meanwhile, as Lin Beichen struck, the Zhang Family was in a scene of celebration.
In the Zhang Family’s ancestral home, banners were hung, and banquets were spread out, with hundreds of tables filled with feasts in the five-story mansion.
All core members of the Zhang Family were present.
They toasted and celebrated boisterously.
At that moment, amidst the crowd, sudden exclamations erupted as a man in a long robe walked up—it was Zhang Songqiao.
Following him were six men in luxurious clothing, each carrying a Jade Token.
The Jade Tokens were made from stone, but crafted by artisans to be as thin as a cicada’s wing, forming a book after carving.
Each Jade Volume had a name inscribed in it.
The first few volumes contained the names of meritorious Zhang Family members, but the last volume was empty.
Upon seeing this, people immediately put down their cups and chopsticks, standing up solemnly with excited faces.
Early that morning, Zhang Family members had been notified to drop everything and attend the family gathering.
In past years, attending this meeting often meant a family crisis had occurred.
But today, they arrived only to find the place decorated festively with red balls, drums beating, and dragon and lion dances, revealing a celebratory atmosphere.
Upon inquiry, they found out that the Jiang Family had completely subdued the Bai Family.
With the family’s great enemy removed, it was naturally a reason for grand celebration.
From that day onward, celebrations would last for over a month, with daily feasts and festivities.
Today, being the first day, held special significance as a unique ceremonial celebration was to be held.