bayedsolid Chapter 1467 1462: Ruined Family and Lost Lives [Fourth Update]
Chapter 1467 1462: Ruined Family and Lost Lives [Fourth Update]
"Whether it's the Heavenly Stone, I don't know, but rumors say that if one can obtain it, rejuvenation will not be an issue! It might even grant immortality!" The Lin Patriarch spoke like a fervent believer, his eyes wild with zeal.Su Chen didn't agree with this.
The legend of the Heavenly Stone is part of Eastern mythology, originating from the tale of Nuwa mending the sky.
As for the Black Stone's origins, Su Chen was very clear; he acquired it during a mission abroad, after participating in a contest.
He could guarantee that this thing had nothing to do with Huaxia's mythology, though it might be linked to some supernatural stuff overseas.
Su Chen had once tried hard to investigate the legends surrounding the 'Divine Stone.'
But most of them were unfounded rumors, not worth believing.
What Su Chen found amusing were today's statements from the Lin Patriarch. He absolutely did not believe that the Black Stone had any relation to the likes of Sun Wukong or the Heavenly Stone.
However, what really surprised Su Chen was that Lin Xi actually had a piece of the Divine Stone!
If Lin Xi did possess such a piece of the Divine Stone, it seemed a lot of things could be explained.
Could it be that his sister-in-law knew there was a piece of the Divine Stone on Lin Xi, so she arranged for him to marry Lin Xi?
But if she knew Lin Xi had the Divine Stone, then why betray the 'Reverse Dragon' and get involved with Asura?
Thinking about this gave Su Chen a headache, so he decided to let it go.
Besides, Su Chen recalled something.
When he first returned to Huaxia and was with Lin Xi, the Flame Empress had once come to visit.
Looking back now, it seemed she wasn't simply there to find him...
As he pondered, Su Chen's eyes narrowed even more, delving into his thoughts.
Many things that once seemed incomprehensible now seem clear upon reevaluation and organization?
Eight out of ten times, the Flame Empress also knew Lin Xi had the Divine Stone!
"From today, you and Little Xi can stay here first. Come find me when you've made up your mind," said the Lin Patriarch plainly.
He didn't expect Su Chen to hand over the item right away; once Su Chen felt the power of the Dragon and Snake Seven-Day Heart Corrosion Tea, he'd surely consider cooperating.
"I've made up my mind now." Su Chen ended his contemplations, replying flatly to the Lin Patriarch.
"Oh? You've made up your mind already?" The Lin Patriarch was surprised.
Su Chen's previous behavior was evidently stubborn, so what had he figured out in such a short time?
"Yes, I've made up my mind. I don't have what you want; if you insist... I could consider offering you something else."
"What thing?" The Lin Patriarch asked in a daze.
"Ruin and destruction." Su Chen uttered these four words softly.
The Lin Patriarch laughed, infuriated but amused: "Good! Such ruin and destruction, I want to see what you can do to cause my family ruin and destruction. I know you have Inner Strength and formidable Martial Skills, but now you're under the poison of the Dragon and Snake Seven-Day Heart Corrosion Tea and can't use your Inner Strength. How do you plan to ruin and destroy my family?
Or do you really think I'm just some old man waiting for death?"
The Lin Patriarch stood up, and his entire aura gradually rose in strength.
Saint Realm Advanced!
The Lin Patriarch was unexpectedly someone with Saint Realm Advanced cultivation... no, accurately speaking, a Martial Artist at the Saint Realm Peak!
Aside from the scarce current Human King Level strong individuals, at this level, the Lin Patriarch was more than capable of dominating most situations.
Everything he had shown previously was a facade!
"Su Chen, I admire you, but this isn't enough for you to challenge me. Hand over the item, and I can let you off, since you count as my grandson-in-law. I do care for Little Xi.
But if good words don't work, I don't mind letting Little Xi temporarily lose a nominal husband!"
"The Patriarch hides well indeed, I truly didn't expect such a giant Buddha hidden within this small Lin family."
On the surface, the Lin family appeared merely as an economically grounded family with some legacy heritage, unrelated to Martial Arts at all.
But the Lin Patriarch being a Saint Realm Martial Artist was truly surprising.
"Humph, do you really think the Lin family only has what's seen on the surface? That girl Long Lan was watched by me as she grew. I don't need much thought to guess her intentions, the motives of her heart. Since Dragon Blade's death... forget it, didn't mention it; hand over the item in your possession, I'll let go of past grievances. If you remain unrepentant, I won't be polite!"
Listening to the Lin Patriarch's words, Su Chen felt an inexplicable stir. Does the Lin family have some unknown connections with the 'Reverse Dragon Group'? No, to be precise, is there a connection with the previous Dragon Blade?
What exactly was his sister-in-law up to?
The Lin Patriarch seemed to control a lot of information, and Su Chen was eager to learn from the Lin Patriarch.
He tentatively asked, "If you want that item, it's not impossible, but I have a request."
"What request?"
"Tell me everything about... Long Lan and Dragon Blade."
"Impossible." The Lin Patriarch refused without a thought.
"Why not? If you can't tell me, I don't see the need to continue our discussion." Su Chen frowned subtly.
"These things don't concern you; you don't need to worry about them." The Lin Patriarch's brow shifted with an indescribable emotion, but soon returned to calm.
"But I insist on knowing!"
"Then let's see your capability."
The Lin Patriarch had seen through Su Chen's intentions; without active cooperation, he'd have to resort to action!
The Lin Patriarch possessed Peak Saint Realm cultivation, his strength exceeding Su Chen's expectations.
Lin Xi was right beside Su Chen, so in the beginning, the Lin Patriarch was cautious.
He looked at Su Chen and said, "Little Xi is my granddaughter, I won't harm her. Let Old Wei take care of her, follow me, if you can defeat me, I'll tell you what you want to know."
"Alright." Su Chen didn't hesitate.
Dragon and Snake Seven-Day Heart Corrosion Tea had no effect on him; this was one of his assurances. Though the Lin Patriarch had Peak Saint Realm cultivation, Su Chen didn't find him difficult to deal with, given that he had even fought Human King Level experts!
The Lin family's estate lay near the mountains.
Su Chen and the Lin Patriarch effortlessly left the estate's bounds.
Dawn was breaking but everything still felt blurry. It's hard to imagine at such a time, an old man and a young man like two Jianghu experts, standing amidst the mountains battling.
Su Chen employed straightforward and effective grappling and combat techniques, while every one of the Lin Patriarch's moves seemed imbued with the aura of Ancient Martial arts.