In that secluded courtyard, Lin Qian's physical condition improved slightly after a day of rest, but her heart was filled with anxiety and anger. She knew clearly that she had to retrieve the jade pendant that contained the spiritual spring space; however, having not yet cultivated, she was no match for the young lady Lin Shiyun, who had already reached the second level of Qi Refining and was surrounded by many guards.
"003, I really can't swallow this insult, but I really can't go directly to the young lady for revenge. What should we do?" Lin Qian communicated with 003 in her mind, her eyes filled with helplessness and resentment.
“Lin Qian, with your current strength, it is indeed not advisable to confront Miss Lin Shiyun head-on. However, you are, after all, the granddaughter of the Lin family patriarch, so perhaps you can seek help from the patriarch,” 003 analyzed.
Lin Qian frowned, somewhat hesitant: "But I've suffered so much bullying in the Lin family, would the clan leader be willing to help me?"
“Although the original owner’s situation in the Lin family was difficult, there are still certain rules and order within the family. Miss Lin Shiyun openly snatched Lin Qian’s belongings, which has violated the family’s rules. As the leader of the family, the patriarch has the responsibility to maintain the family’s order and fairness. As long as you can explain the situation to the patriarch truthfully, perhaps he will uphold justice for you,” 003 continued.
Lin Qian listened to 003's words and felt that they made sense. She thought for a moment and finally made up her mind: "Okay, there really isn't any other better way right now, so we can only give it a try."
Arriving at the door of the clan leader's study, Lin Qian took a deep breath, trying to calm her nervousness, and then knocked on the door.
"Come in," came the clan chief's authoritative voice from inside the house.
Lin Qian slowly pushed open the door and entered. The room was furnished in a solemn and elegant manner, exuding a serious atmosphere. A carved mahogany desk was placed in the center of the room, with writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones neatly arranged on it, and documents piled up in an orderly fashion beside it. Behind the desk was a large armchair, where the clan leader, Lin Yue, sat, looking at her with sharp eyes and a hint of doubt in them.
"Lin Qian? What do you want with me?" Clan Chief Lin Yue's voice was deep and powerful.
Lin Qian is only 6 years old this year. She is thin and small, with a pale face, but her eyes reveal a firmness. She respectfully bows to the clan leader, Lin Yue.
Lin Qian bowed respectfully, then raised her head and looked at the clan leader, a resolute glint in her eyes: "Clan leader, I have come here today with an important matter to ask of you."
Clan Chief Lin Yue frowned slightly, a hint of doubt in his heart. This illegitimate daughter, who had always been neglected in the Lin family and tried her best to avoid others, why would she take the initiative to come to him today? He asked, "Oh? Tell me about it."
Lin Qian continued, "That jade pendant is my mother's keepsake, and it's my only memento in this world. It has extraordinary significance for me, and I hope the clan leader can help me get it back."
Clan Chief Lin Yue's eyes narrowed: "Is this really true?"
Clan Chief Lin Yue looked at Lin Qian before him, his mind filled with complex emotions. His beloved son, Lin Yu, had gone missing during an adventure in a secret realm, a blow that deeply affected him.
Currently, Lin Sen, the father of Lin Yao, the eldest daughter of the Lin family, has many supporters. After years of development, they have gained control of more than half of the Lin family. Worse still, the patriarch, Lin Yue, knows his time is running out; if he cannot reach the Foundation Establishment stage within ten years, his life will be in danger. The Lin family's small town is merely an insignificant family on the Tianyuan Continent, and they are only an affiliated family of the Qingyun Sect. In four days, the Qingyun Sect's recruitment, held once every 50 years, will take place. This is an extremely important opportunity for the Lin family, but it also makes the internal situation even more complicated.
Lin Yue thought to himself, "Is it worth offending Lin Sen and the others for the sake of this unfavored illegitimate son's daughter? The most important thing right now is to ensure that the Lin family can achieve better results in the Qingyun Sect's recruitment and improve the family's status."
After weighing the pros and cons, a silence fell over the room. Lin Yue murmured to himself, "This child looks so weak. If I stand up for her, it will surely displease Lin Sen and the others, potentially bringing more trouble to the family. But if I ignore it, how can I gain their support?"
But if we ignore this, the family rules will crumble, and my authority as the patriarch will be questioned. Are they bullying Lin Qian? No, they're bullying me, the patriarch who's about to pass away!
After a moment of silence, Lin Yue slowly spoke: "I will investigate this matter thoroughly. If it is true, I will give you an explanation."
Lin Yue looked at the thin and small Lin Qian in front of him, his face expressionless, but he was secretly making plans in his heart. He decided to take a more roundabout approach to help Lin Qian get back the jade pendant.
Lin Yue first secretly gathered some of his loyal clansmen and asked them to investigate the whereabouts of the jade pendant and the evidence that Lin Shiyun had stolen it.
Subsequently, Lin Yue sent someone to invite Lin Sen to his study.
Lin Sen stepped into the study with a barely perceptible smile on his face: "Clan leader, what brings you here today?"
Lin Yue sat in the armchair, looking calmly at Lin Sen: "Lin Sen, there are some things we should talk about openly."
Lin Sen raised an eyebrow: "Oh? Please speak freely, clan leader."
Lin Yue said slowly, "Recently, there have been some signs of unrest within the clan. I think you must have noticed them as well, right?"
Lin Sen's heart tightened, but he remained calm on the surface: "I don't quite understand what the clan leader is saying."
Lin Yue sneered, "Lin Sen, we're both sensible people, so let's stop beating around the bush. You must know that your daughter, Lin Shiyun, stole Lin Qian's level-four spiritual herb and some valuables, right? One of those items was a jade pendant, a keepsake from Lin Qian's mother."
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