usatvline Chapter 201 The Cloud Boat Soars Far Away
Chapter 201 The Cloud Boat Soars Far Away
As for Lin Qianxiu, she stood tall and seemed unharmed, but the oppressive power she faced from her ancestor was no less than that of Luo Sifan.
As the mastermind behind Lin Qianfeng's rampage and loss of control, the Lin family head had mixed feelings about her, and he had to put her down.
After a long silence, the square was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. The Lin family patriarch stood leisurely in the square, his robes fluttering as if no one else was around.
"Alright, enough joking around, give me the things!"
The patriarch had suppressed the two enough and then withdrew the Cave Heaven Void Realm. With all the pressure gone, Luo Sifan's taut sword body suddenly lost its direction, and he almost lost his composure, unleashing the taut sword energy within his body.
Fortunately, he reacted quickly. His body jolted, and despite the chaotic sword energy, he gritted his teeth and swallowed the force of the sword energy.
The Lin family patriarch stretched out her slender, jade-like hand right in front of him, and what she wanted was all too clear.
Luo Sifan pursed his lips, reached into his pocket, and obediently handed over the jade bracelet that he hadn't even had a chance to warm up.
With their fingers touching, the jade was smoothly transferred, and a strange look flashed across Luo Sifan's face.
A jade-like finger, soft and warm, clearly intended to brush across his palm. And the owner of that finger was none other than the Lin family patriarch, whose smile was inscrutable.
Luo Sifan was groped in public by the family head, and he had no way to express his suffering. He pretended nothing was wrong, withdrew his hand, and stood at attention as usual.
Luo Sifan's expression changed drastically. Apart from the head of the Lin family, no one else could tell. While Luo Sifan was still in shock, he heard the Lin family head's teasing words again:
"Lin Xiaozhi, is it true that Lin Qianfang's Nascent Soul stage is no match for you? I'd like to verify this myself."
Upon hearing this, Luo Sifan looked up in surprise. The patriarch's phoenix eyes flashed slightly as he gave him a flirtatious wink, confirming that what he had heard was not a hallucination.
Do aristocratic families usually indulge in such extravagant lifestyles?
Luo Sifan could only smile, indicating that he had heard clearly and understood.
The Lin family patriarch scoffed, clearly dissatisfied with Luo Sifan's forced smile.
Luo Sifan felt a chill run down his spine, but he had no choice. After all, he had already put all his acting skills into it to avoid offending this powerful figure again with any move he made.
Despite his dissatisfaction, the Lin family head remained as elegant as ever when it came to serious matters.
"The frivolous matters are over; the gathering of talents is the important event today! Lin family members participating, assemble and await orders!"
The head of the Lin family, with an air of grandeur, loudly issued commands in the square, his eyes lingering on Luo Sifan for not even a second longer.
"This gathering of talents is slightly different from the past. The training grounds are much more dangerous!"
The group stood in formation, and the Lin family patriarch faced the crowd, speaking eloquently, his tone becoming much more serious.
“In the past, when the contestants were selected, they were all from the empire. They did not seek danger or results. The contestants would show some respect and consideration for each other.”
The secrets revealed by the Lin family patriarch next moved even the expressionless Lin Qianxiu.
"The Danta Alliance, together with two countries from beyond the region, has submitted a request to the imperial court to participate in the competition, and has even used this as a pretext to propose a wager to the empire. This year's Gathering of Heroes will feature six teams from beyond the region, and the venues for the competitions have been decided through discussions among the participating countries. The level of danger and unfamiliarity of this year's Gathering of Heroes will likely far exceed that of the previous one!"
The Lin family patriarch's voice resounded throughout the square, and everyone could hear it clearly.
"Master, why wasn't this explained beforehand?"
Since the matter concerned the lives of the elite disciples of various branches, the Lin family members discussed it extensively. Some of the bolder and more aggrieved members even raised questions to the family head in a gentle tone.
The Lin family patriarch had foreseen this, and upon hearing it, he was not angry, but calmly replied:
"The planning of this matter was entirely entrusted to the imperial court. The heads of our four clans only learned of it yesterday. If you are dissatisfied, you are welcome to complain in Ningyan City."
Things took an unexpected turn. The head of the Lin family was already having a headache because of Ning Yancheng's actions, so he simply pushed all the responsibility for this matter onto the Silver Frost Dynasty in Ning Yancheng.
Even if the leaders of the various branches were dissatisfied, they couldn't discern the shady dealings above at this point. No matter how many opinions they had, they could only endure them. They dared not offend either their own clan or the Silver Frost Dynasty.
The crowd discussed it for a long time. Lin Qianfeng had been banned for causing trouble and had previously been ridiculed for acting impulsively, thus missing a rare opportunity for advancement.
Now, instead of being envied, everyone is praising Lin Qianfeng's lineage for their incredible luck.
The Lin family patriarch listened indifferently, his brows gradually furrowing. Finally, he couldn't hold back any longer and said in a chilling tone:
"My Lin family rules Silver Frost, dividing the world into four parts. We've been living a life of ease and comfort for far too long! You all live off the clan's stipends and enjoy the nation's benefits, yet you are cowardly in the face of adversity and eager to seize opportunities. With such a mindset, what kind of cultivation are you doing? What kind of world are you ruling over? Do you think this Lin family ancestral mountain fell from the sky when our ancestors were waiting for their chance to escape?! You are not competitive in the face of adversity, and all your scheming is used within your own clan. Aren't you ashamed before the ancestral tablets?"
At first, the head of the Lin family was angry and reprimanded them sternly. However, seeing the ashamed expressions on the faces of the members of the various branches, his tone gradually became more tactful.
It's one thing to fight for power and profit on a daily basis, but since they have to see each other every day, they have to maintain a facade of harmony and laughter. As the head of the Lin family, she ultimately has to preserve this dignity.
"Brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces, is there any truth to what I, Lin Qingqiu, have said?"
Lin Qingqiu used both soft and hard tactics to discipline the people from all the branches. Then, she lowered her dignity as the head of the family and comforted everyone with gentle words, which stirred up the spirits of the young people in the Lin family, leaving the old hands speechless.
With no further objections to the participants, Lin Qingqiu glanced approvingly at Lin Qianxiu, Luo Sifan, and the young sword cultivator, who had remained emotionally undisturbed throughout. He then summoned a floating boat in the void and, with a command, the five participating teams, brimming with high spirits, all boarded the boat.
This boat is nearly ten zhang long, decorated with gold leaf. It is impressive, but its ability to traverse realms is far inferior to the golden boat that Mu Xiaoqing gave to Luo Sifan.
The boat gradually increased its speed, breaking through the clouds and mist, carrying more than ten Lin Clan deacons and participating disciples, and crossed Ningyan City, which was surrounded by five mountains. In the cold wind, it headed straight for the northern plateau of the Silverfrost Empire.
There were pavilions inside the boat, and Luo Sifan, along with Lin Qianxiu and the others, sat down in one of them.
The tables and chairs in the cabin were placed facing each other, and there was plenty of room for a group of people to sit down. The airflow inside the cabin was stable and unaffected by the cold winds and gusts outside.
Lin Qianxiu remained silent, with Luo Sifan following behind her. The rest of the Lin family members kept their distance from the two of them, as if they were afraid of Lin Qianxiu.
Only the elegantly dressed young swordsman accompanying Lin Qianfeng casually squeezed in and sat down next to Luo Sifan with a smile.
Luo Sifan had heard of his fearsome reputation from Lin Qianxiu, and seeing that he had deliberately come to his door, he simply tilted his head slightly and asked the sword cultivator:
"Brother, what is your honorable name? I am Lin Xiaozhi from Yuanzhou. It is an honor to travel with you; we are truly destined to meet!"
Luo Sifan's eyes sparkled as he looked the sword cultivator up and down without any politeness, his face full of curiosity.