Lin Cheng had always known that his son was promising. From a young age, he was the pride of the Lin family. Whether in academics or martial arts, few could match him among the younger generation in Shangyang, or even in the capital of Fengtian. He was once known as the number one young master of Fengtian. It was precisely because of his excellence that he had attracted the attention of a villain like Xu Shouyi.
Ultimately, the conflict between the Lin and Xu families stemmed from jealousy. Both families were prominent clans in Shangyang, and Xu Shouyi and Lin Feng were of the same generation, so they inevitably encountered each other on many occasions. Lin Feng was too outstanding, so naturally, someone would be overshadowed. Yin Fan was one such person, and so was Xu Shouyi. However, although Yin Fan outwardly expressed his resentment, he channeled it into motivation to improve himself. On the surface, they were irreconcilable enemies, but in reality, they were sworn brothers. Xu Shouyi, on the other hand, turned his jealousy into hatred, single-mindedly wanting to trample Lin Feng underfoot.
Given their family backgrounds, the Lin family might not have been afraid of the Xu family. The head of the Xu family would not have clashed with the Lin family over this minor dissatisfaction. However, the annual Immortal Sect Selection, which takes place every fifty years, is approaching, and there is only one spot available.
Although Shangyang is a large city, and Fengtian Kingdom is considered a major power, it is insignificant in the grand scheme of the Immortal Continent. The Immortal Continent is dotted with numerous countries, large and small, many of which far surpass Fengtian in power, not to mention the mysterious immortal sects that also dominate it.
Whether aristocratic families or royalty, all consider it an honor to establish ties with immortal sects. If someone in the family goes to an immortal sect to cultivate, they can be called an immortal sect family. The Xun family of Shangyang is such a family; they produced a cultivator in their family, so for hundreds of years no one dared to offend them.
The Immortal Sect needs disciples, so every fifty years they recruit qualified young people. Of all the countries, only one person from Shangyang can go to the Immortal Sect for the selection. And at that time, there was no doubt that this spot would go to Lin Feng.
But who could have imagined that one of Xu Shouyi's cousins would be chosen by a female cultivator and taken as her husband, thus gaining direct access to the immortal sect and elevating the Xu family's status? Consequently, the selection quota for immortal sect disciples was secretly manipulated and placed in Xu Shouyi's hands. Ironically, however, he ultimately failed the sect's assessment and had to return to Shangyang.
Xu Shouyi, however, blamed everything on Lin Feng, hating him even more. Taking advantage of his family's connections with powerful sects, he repeatedly suppressed the Lin family. Coupled with the public's fear of the sects, the Lin family suffered heavy losses in many ways, enduring a very difficult period. Even Yin Fan was implicated because he consistently helped Lin Feng. But being powerful families, both sides suffered losses.
Lin Feng understood that the Lin family would ultimately be no match for the Xu family, which had the backing of a powerful sect. That's why, before things got to their worst, he decided to expel himself from the family and go to the border town alone, hoping that the Xu family would give up and allow his family a chance to catch its breath.
Unexpectedly, Xu Shouyi did not keep his promise and, just a few years later, devised this scheme to wipe out the Lin family.
Lin Cheng still felt a lingering fear when he thought about those two fifth-tier demonic beasts. If his son hadn't arrived in time, they would have all perished in their jaws within half a quarter of an hour. Who would have thought that Lin Feng, after being expelled from the Lin family, would not only survive but also become a cultivator?
Lin Cheng always knew his son was outstanding, but he didn't know he was also... too outstanding...
Thinking about the woman her son brought home still makes her legs feel weak.
That's a celestial maiden... a celestial maiden... a celestial maiden!
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To ordinary people, a celestial maiden is just like those two words—someone from heaven. She exists only in legends; they can't even be sure if she's real. But now… she's alive and well, standing right before them. Not only him, but everyone in the entire Lin family feels like they're in a dream, their bodies light and airy, as if walking on clouds.
But the other party only said: Saving lives is the priority, go check on the injured first!
Then they saw the other person utter an incantation they couldn't understand and reach out to brush over the injured person. The next moment, the person on the bed, covered in blood and critically injured, whom the doctor had predicted wouldn't survive the night, was rapidly recovering at a speed visible to the naked eye. Wounds healed and severed limbs regenerated; it was as if the dead had been brought back to life.
More importantly, those who have been treated by her have undergone a complete transformation. Not only have their hidden ailments disappeared, but some defects they have had since birth have also been completely cured, and some have even developed spiritual roots!
The entire Lin family felt their feet were floating; were they really... not dreaming?
However, this person showed no sense of self-awareness in having given someone a new life. He clapped his hands, turned to the others, and said, "Anyway, it's already started. Whether it's treating one or a group, it's still the same. Let's call out all the wounded. I'll also plant the spiritual roots of all the brothers while I'm at it."
Immediately afterwards, they saw her first heal all the wounded members of the Lin family, then pull over one by one the teammates who had returned with Lin Feng, and as if counting heads, she placed her spiritual roots on the tops of each person's head. She chanted a special incantation for each root planted, the pronunciation of which was unique and unheard of, like profound celestial music, brief yet… carrying a somewhat inexplicable quality.
Youyou, who had been yelling "SB" all night: "..."
Well……
SB, SB, and so on, you get used to it after a while!
╮(╯▽╰)╭
Sure enough, not only were the people being scolded engrossed in the conversation, but the onlookers were also filled with excitement and anticipation.
Yeah, it's... amazing!
For the entire night, no one in the Lin family was still in a daze from the fact that a celestial maiden had arrived at the Lin family and was offering free spiritual roots in large quantities without any purchase limits. Naturally, they didn't think much about what the Xu family might do next.
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