Chapter 1812: Chapter 1809: Defying Authority
In an instant, raging flames surged forward.
But what came rushing forth was a chilling cold that seemed to pierce to the bone, like a frigid wind from the Nine Nether Hell, sending shivers down one’s spine.
Lin Ya’s eyes were instantly filled with a frantic madness.
In his eyes, Lin Mo was nothing but a useless waste, completely unworthy of comparison to himself.
He believed that it was merely a moment of his own carelessness that had led to being at a disadvantage earlier.
At this moment, his heart was filled with intense murderous intent, thinking that by using this mysterious Netherworld Fire, he could surely burn the opponent to ashes.
"Well, this is more like it." Xu Wendong’s mouth curled into a mocking arc.
He knew well that although Lin Ya was at the Eighth Layer of the Soul Condensing Realm, with considerable strength, he was insignificant before him, a powerhouse at the First Level of the Soul Transformation Realm.
"What you know, I also know!" Xu Wendong’s gaze sharpened, flicked his fingers lightly.
The next moment, a ghostly blue Netherworld Fire shot out instantly. The flame drew a strange arc in the air, emitting a slight chill.
He was able to unleash this Netherworld Fire because Lin Mo, being a Lin Family member, naturally had the right to access the Lin Family’s Divine Power Techniques, and Xu Wendong happened to read Lin Mo’s memories, mastering the secrets with a bit of study.
"How is this possible?" Lin Ya’s face was instantly filled with incredulity, his eyes widened like copper bells, brimming with shock and fear.
No matter how he thought about it, he couldn’t understand how Lin Mo, this waste, could master the challenging Netherworld Fire.
In his view, with Lin Mo’s aptitude, it would take at least ten years to learn this Divine Skill.
"Nothing is impossible!" Xu Wendong sneered, his Netherworld Fire seemed like a living thing, directly devouring the flames Lin Ya shot out, and then relentlessly continued towards Lin Ya.
The chilling flames, like maggots infesting bones, were impossible to shake off once touched and instantly ignited upon Lin Ya, burning fiercely.
"Aaaaah!" Lin Ya let out painful wails, the sound echoing around.
At this moment, he was completely enveloped by the Netherworld Fire, in such pain that his face twisted.
He frantically slapped his body, trying to extinguish the terrible flames, but no matter how he struggled, the flames grew even stronger. In the blink of an eye, Lin Ya was burned to a charred state, emitting a pungent scorched odor.
"Young Master, you mustn’t kill him!" Xiao Die was frightened, her face turned pale, and her voice trembled.
She knew in her heart that perhaps the young master could barely get away with killing Housekeeper Wang using his status, but if Lin Ya were killed, it would violate the Lin Family’s rules and surely bring severe punishment.
Wouldn’t that be the perfect opportunity for Lin Feng to swoop in?
Xu Wendong heard this, and his brows slightly furrowed, secretly contemplating that indeed now was not the time to kill Lin Ya.
Fine, he would spare him for now.
"Withdraw!" Xu Wendong spread his fingers suddenly and shouted lowly. With his action, the Netherworld Fire on Lin Ya instantly dissipated, as if it had never appeared.
But Lin Ya at this moment was already burned beyond recognition, his breath weak, the whole person haggard.
With eyes full of venomous hatred, he stared at Xu Wendong tooth-gnashingly and said: "Lin Mo, how dare you treat me like this, you’re doomed... Lin Feng won’t let you go."
Just as Xu Wendong was about to respond, two black shadows swiftly arrived like phantoms.
"Little brat, what are you doing?" One of them exuded a thick Yin Energy all over, wearing a purple robe that covered him completely.
As soon as he appeared, he viciously extended his palm towards Xu Wendong’s neck, with a fierce Yin Energy that seemed capable of crushing a person’s throat.
If caught by him, Xu Wendong would hardly be able to resist.
"Stop!" The other person seeing this shouted explosively, the voice was like a thunder in the air, successfully thwarting the attacking move.
Xu Wendong remained calm and composed, knowing clearly that since this person had spoken to stop, he wouldn’t dare easily act against him.
The newcomers were none other than the Lin Family Patriarch Lin Zhen Tian and Second Elder Lin Kuohai.
"Grandfather... save me, Lin Mo injured me like this..." Lin Ya, lying on the ground, weakly pleaded, his voice filled with pain and despair.
Second Elder Lin Kuohai saw this, his pupils instantly contracted, eyes flashed with a hint of heartache and anger, swiftly advancing to gently lift Lin Ya up.
"Patriarch! Lin Mo harbors sinister ambitions and has severely injured my grandson." Lin Kuohai looked at Lin Zhen Tian, his gaze full of venomous hate, as if ready to devour Xu Wendong alive.
"The Lin Family rules state that no Lin Family member shall kill another, Lin Mo has committed a grave crime, he deserves to die!" He spoke vehemently, pressing step by step, eager to put Xu Wendong to death immediately.
Originally, the Second Elder’s faction was closely connected with Lin Feng, with a significant relationship, naturally hoping for Xu Wendong’s death, so Lin Feng could solidify his status within the Lin Family.
"Ridiculous, you don’t even know what happened and are barking here, indeed, Old Dog bares teeth, likes biting." Xu Wendong fearlessly spat, impolitely cursing, eyes full of disdain.
He had gauged the situation and naturally wasn’t afraid of this so-called Second Elder.
Lin Kuohai was enraged upon hearing this, his face instantly flushed with anger, veins bulging, roaring: "What did you say?"
"I said you’re an Old Dog, did you hear it clearly? Is the Old Dog’s eyesight failing, and his ears too?" Xu Wendong didn’t back off, loudly repeating, his face with a hint of mocking smile, as if purposely provoking Lin Kuohai.
"Then I’ll say it again, you, Old Dog, like barking and biting recklessly, did you hear it clearly this time?" Xu Wendong became more excited as he spoke, repeatedly stating it, his voice echoing in the air.
His performance shocked the nearby servants and Xiao Die.
They couldn’t believe that Xu Wendong dared to act so boldly, cursing openly before the Patriarch and Second Elder.
It was simply courting death.
Sure enough, Lin Zhen Tian’s face gradually turned serious, his eyes revealing a hint of surprise.
Xu Wendong’s performance was drastically different from before, causing him to reassess this young man.
Second Elder Lin Kuohai was furious beyond measure, unable to contain his inner wrath, immediately turned towards Lin Zhen Tian and said: "Patriarch, this boy insults me, defies authority, disrespecting the Elder, let me execute him on the spot!"
He spoke decisively, eyes filled with killing intent.
However, unexpectedly, Lin Zhen Tian actually shook his head rarely, calmly saying: "Second Elder, don’t rush, let me understand the situation first."
"How did this happen?" Lin Zhen Tian’s eyes flashed with a dangerous gleam, like a beast in the dark night, sweeping over each person present, the gaze seemingly able to see through everything.
The servants were struck with fear, their legs went weak, "thump" as they kneeled to the ground.
They didn’t dare leave out any detail, revealing the entire events from Xu Wendong’s arrival at the Manager’s Court, killing Housekeeper Wang, severely injuring Lin Ya, not daring to hide anything.
They knew very well, if Lin Zhen Tian found even a hint of falsehood, they wouldn’t even know how they died.
