Chapter 1814: Chapter 1811: Young Master, Please Be Gentle
Xu Wendong smiled slightly and patiently explained, "The Family Head just wanted me to pick a side and at the same time cleared me of any suspicions."
He was well aware that the situation within the Lin Family was far more complicated than he had imagined.
From today’s conversation with Lin Zhen Tian, he keenly sensed that the Family Head was already finding it difficult to suppress the power of Lin Feng’s faction.
To maintain the balance of the family, Lin Zhen Tian urgently needed to cultivate another force to counter Lin Feng, and he was the one Lin Zhen Tian had chosen.
"Huh? What side, what suspicions?" Xiao Die was even more confused, her eyes wide open, full of curiosity and puzzlement.
Yet for some reason, she felt as if Xu Wendong was exuding a mysterious and charming aura, making her even more captivated.
"Why does a little girl like you need to know about these? Are you healed? Shall I help you with some treatment?" Xu Wendong laughed as he tapped Xiao Die’s head, with a slight teasing in his eyes.
"Yes... okay..." Xiao Die’s heart stirred, her cheeks slightly flushed, her eyes filled with anticipation, sparkling like rippling autumn water.
Xu Wendong’s method of healing was unique; each time he treated her, it gave her a ticklish feeling inside, a mix of pain and an indescribable comfort. That bittersweet sensation left her wanting more.
"Then let’s go, Master will help you heal now!" Xu Wendong chuckled, taking Xiao Die’s hand, and walked briskly towards his room.
...
Within Lin Feng’s courtyard in the Lin Family.
The Second Elder, Lin Kuohai, was full of anger, his face flushed red, the wrinkles on his forehead deepened by rage, and it seemed as if his eyes were about to spit fire.
Beside him, Lin Feng’s eyes flickered, like elusive cold stars in the night sky.
"Why should the Second Elder be so angry? I heard about today’s events too. Wasn’t it just Housekeeper Wang who died? It’s no big deal; there’s no need for you to get so worked up."
The corners of Lin Feng’s mouth turned up slightly, revealing a cold smile mixed with disdain.
He had always been close with the Second Elder; now that something happened, they naturally needed to meet to discuss countermeasures and soothe each other’s emotions.
"What is Housekeeper Wang, after all? He’s just a dog."
Lin Kuohai exhibited total disdain, snorting softly from his nose, his face brimming with contempt.
What he truly cared about was his grandson Lin Ya!
His beloved grandson had been severely injured by Xu Wendong, and this grudge, he could not swallow!
"Even when you beat a dog, you should consider its owner; that kid is too arrogant. Killing Housekeeper Wang is one thing, but injuring my grandson? I will not let this go!" He gritted his teeth in fury, regretting deeply.
Why didn’t I eliminate that useless Lin Mo back then?
When cutting weeds, you must remove the roots; when killing, you must do it swiftly—no further delay on this matter.
"Lin Zhen Tian is already suspicious of us; today, he actively shielded that kid. I reckon that given more time, he will definitely discover that it was you who took the Soul Condensing Pearl. By then, we’ll be in danger."
The Second Elder furrowed his brow, speaking to Lin Feng with a grave expression.
However, Lin Feng was not worried at all. The corner of his mouth curved up, and he secretly sneered.
The Soul Condensing Pearl was initially taken by the Second Elder Lin Kuohai from the Lin Family Treasure Vault, so even if it were traced, it would lead back to Lin Kuohai, having nothing to do with Lin Feng.
Nonetheless, he consoled, "Don’t worry, Second Elder, I’ve already figured out a way."
"Oh? Please tell me quickly!"
A glint of coldness flashed across Lin Kuohai’s eyes.
Lin Feng stood up, his face wearing a confident smile, speaking deliberately, "When Huang Ying came to break off the engagement, it was Lin Mo who ended up dismissing her. The Huang Family won’t swallow that humiliation easily."
Upon hearing this.
Lin Kuohai’s eyes brightened, as if seeing a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness.
Huang Ying is the apple of the Huang Family’s eye, raised in pampered luxury. Now, having been humiliated like this, the Huang Family certainly won’t take it lying down; they will definitely make a fuss!
"I already know that the Huang Family has decided to take action. As soon as Lin Mo leaves the Lin Family, they will move."
Lin Feng spoke confidently; he was secretly colluding with Huang Ying, both in cahoots, always sharing information.
"But..."
Lin Feng hesitated suddenly, showing a troubled expression.
"But what? Hurry up and say it!" Lin Kuohai urged anxiously, eager to personally kill Xu Wendong to vent his anger.
"Didn’t the Family Head order that Lin Mo is not allowed to leave the Lin Family?"
Lin Feng chuckled, this being the crux of the matter; as long as Xu Wendong did not leave the Lin Family, no matter how many ways the Huang Family thought of, they couldn’t eliminate him.
"This is simple." Lin Kuohai’s eyes brightened, a cunning smile appearing on his face. "Did you forget that the Ancient Pan Mountain near Netherworld City is about to open? That Nether Spring is teeming with boundless Yin Energy. If one could bathe in it, their Soul Power would greatly increase, breaking through constraints."
Thirty miles outside Netherworld City, there was an Ancient Pan Mountain.
That peak soared into the clouds, covered with medicinal herbs, and full of opportunities.
Most crucially, atop the mountain was a Nether Pool.
The spring water within the pool contained rich Yin Energy, capable of nurturing all cultivators, cleansing their bodies, and strengthening their bones.
More importantly, it could enhance cultivation level.
This Nether Pool, Nether Spring, accumulated to fullness every three years, thus opening every three years, and this time, it happened to be just five days away.
By then, all the next generation from Netherworld City would compete for this opportunity, including people from the Lin and Huang Families.
"This is indeed an excellent opportunity! By then, you, Second Elder, can just hint a little bit and get Lin Mo to participate, can’t you?"
Lin Feng laughed heartily, secretly admiring Lin Kuohai—the older, the wiser.
"Hum, I’m afraid I won’t even need to hint. Lin Mo will ask to participate himself."
Lin Kuohai snorted coldly, he knew Lin Mo’s thoughts very well. With his character, he certainly wouldn’t miss this chance to enhance his strength.
"Then I’ll go notify the Huang Family to send three Third Level Soul Transformation Realm experts to kill him!"
Lin Feng laughed repeatedly, as if he could already see Xu Wendong lying in a pool of blood.
This time, he was determined to win and determined to kill Lin Mo!
Within the small courtyard.
Several slightly ambiguous sounds floated out gently.
"Young... Young Master, be gentle..."
Xiao Die’s voice was soft and melodious, like a spring breeze, with a hint of coyness.
"No... it hurts..."
The voice carried a touch of painful sobbing, yet faintly suffused with a peculiar emotion.
Xiao Die’s voice sounded like a spring breeze caressing the face, nurturing all things to grow, evoking a feeling of blood surging, heart racing.
But Xu Wendong remained unmoved, his face serious, "Bear with it, you’ll feel better soon."
"Come, change position..." Xu Wendong focused, directing Xiao Die to adjust her posture.
With Xu Wendong’s massage.
The bruises on Xiao Die’s arm had dissipated, but to avoid any future problems, Xu Wendong decided to give Xiao Die a full-body examination...
