bayedsolid Chapter 730 The First Cry of Frost Blade: The Two Beauties' Path to Seeking Father's Reven
Chapter 730 The First Cry of Frost Blade: The Two Beauties' Path to Seeking Father's Reven
On the frontier, at the Black Wind Ridge military camp.
Unlike the grim and chaotic outside, this place was heavily fortified. The patrolling soldiers had sharp, eagle-like eyes and walked with steady steps, exuding the fierce aura of seasoned warriors. In the center of the camp, a command tower built of massive stones and refined iron soared into the clouds, overlooking the entire camp and symbolizing absolute authority.
A secret room on the ground floor of the command tower was simply furnished, yet exuded a cold, hard military style. The air was filled with a faint scent of herbs and an indescribable sense of oppression.
Liu Yunxi leaned against a wooden bed covered with thick animal hides, her face pale, her brows furrowed with lingering worry and weariness. She had once been a renowned and gentle woman, and even after experiencing so many hardships, her inherent tranquility remained, though the years and suffering had etched deep marks upon her.
Beside the bed, two young girls, whose figures were still quite immature but who already showed signs of stunning beauty, were quietly keeping her company.
If any outsiders were to see these two girls, they would surely be stunned by their exquisite porcelain doll-like appearances. Their skin was fair and delicate, like the finest white jade; their eyes were clear and bright, yet deep as if they held the stars and the sea; their small, delicate noses and full, cherry-red lips combined to create a beauty that would make one's heart tremble.
However, this extreme cuteness is broken by their unique outfits and temperament, revealing a contradictory yet fatal attraction.
The girl on the left was slightly taller, with sharper eyes and a calmness and authority beyond her years. She wore a tight-fitting black leather armor with a cross pattern, the armor polished smooth and shiny, with silver metal trim along the edges. The intersection of the cross protected her chest and lower abdomen. Beneath the armor was a fitted outfit that outlined the slender curves of a girl beginning to develop. On her face, a small silver eyebrow ring pierced her right eyebrow, and a lip ring of the same material swayed slightly with her breath. Three delicate rings were arranged in a staggered pattern on her left ear. She was Lin Wei, the actual controller of this Black Wind Ridge military camp.
The girl on the right, slightly shorter, possessed a natural innocence and stubbornness in her eyes and brows, yet her brows were furrowed with worry because of her mother's condition. She wore a fiery red, five-pointed star-shaped leather armor, each point sharp and taut, its color like leaping flames, full of vitality. The armor's design cleverly protected her vital areas while maintaining a sense of dynamism. She seemed to have more adornments; besides a lower lip ring similar to Lin Wei's and two earrings on her right ear, a small, colorful tongue ring was faintly visible, flashing briefly when she occasionally licked her lips. This was Lin Muxue.
"Mother, please rest a little longer. The doctor said you're just overthinking and exhausted from all the running around. You need to rest," Lin Muxue comforted her softly, reaching out to tuck the blanket around her mother.
Liu Yunxi smiled weakly and held her daughter's slightly cool hand: "Muxue, I'm fine. I'm sorry to have worried you and Weiwei. It's just... when I think of your father, my heart..."
Lin Wei stepped forward, her voice calm yet powerful: "Auntie, rest assured, we have placed you in the safest place in the military camp. It is impregnable, and no one can harm you in the slightest. Next, Mu Xue and I will personally go to the main branch of the Lin family."
She paused, her gaze turning cold and sharp: "On one hand, it's to help Mu Xue find her uncle Lin Yue. On the other hand... it's also time to go back and settle some old scores with certain people."
The words "old scores" were spoken very softly by Lin Wei, yet they carried a chilling aura that seemed to drop the temperature in the secret room. Lin Muxue also raised her head, her once innocent eyes instantly filled with anger and hatred. She clenched her fists so tightly that her knuckles turned white.
The main branch of the Lin family, Lin Xiaotian, Lin Yunan... these names, like maggots clinging to bones, are deeply imprinted in the memories of the two of them.
Lin Wei's family was originally a powerful branch of the Lin clan, but ten years ago, they were framed on trumped-up charges by the ambitious Lin Xiaotian and his son, resulting in the destruction of their family overnight. Young Lin Wei escaped by chance, and through trials of blood and fire, she relied on her extraordinary talent and ruthless methods to rise to where she is today, establishing her power base in Black Wind Ridge, awaiting the day of revenge.
Lin Muxue's father, Lin Yue, was a genius of the main branch of the Lin family and one of the previous family head's preferred successors. However, he mysteriously disappeared during the process of Lin Xiaotian and his son usurping the position of family head, and his fate remains unknown. Liu Yunxi was also implicated as a result, and she and the young Muxue wandered from place to place until they were found by Lin Wei a few years ago, finally finding a relatively safe place to stay.
It can be said that the two of them have an irreconcilable blood feud with Lin Xiaotian and his son Lin Yunan.
“Weiwei, Muxue…” Liu Yunxi looked at the two determined girls, feeling both gratified and incredibly worried. “The Lin family’s main branch is powerful and deeply entrenched, Lin Xiaotian is cunning and ruthless, and Lin Yunan is even more vicious. You two…”
"Mother!" Lin Muxue interrupted her mother, her tone filled with unwavering determination. "I must go! Father has been missing for so many years. We must find him alive or dead! This is a matter for our Lin family; we can't let Sister Weiwei bear this burden for us forever. Besides, Lin Xiaotian and his gang harmed Father and our entire family. I must avenge them!"
Lin Wei nodded in agreement: "Auntie, the time is almost ripe. All these years I have been accumulating strength and cultivating confidants in Black Wind Ridge, all for this day. The main branch of the Lin family is not a monolithic entity, and the rule of Lin Xiaotian and his son is not stable. Going back is not like throwing an egg against a rock."
She walked to a corner of the secret chamber, where a huge animal hide map hung, marked with mountains, rivers, cities, and territories in different colors of ink. She reached out and her fingertips landed heavily on a spot in the center of the map, slightly north of a point marked with a golden wolf head emblem.
"This is Xiaofeng City, where the main branch of the Lin family is located. This is our destination." Lin Wei's voice was resolute. "This time, we will not make a big fuss. We will sneak in under the guise of visiting relatives. First, we will find out where Uncle is. At the same time, we will contact those old subordinates and collateral forces who are dissatisfied with Lin Xiaotian and his son, and collect evidence of their plot to seize the position of family head and their persecution of loyal people."
"What about the military camp?" Lin Muxue asked. She knew that the military camp was Lin Wei's life's work and their only place to live.
“I’ve made all the arrangements.” A hint of trust flashed in Lin Wei’s eyes. “My most trusted deputy, Zhang Hu, will temporarily take over my duties. He has followed me for many years, is loyal and capable enough. I’ve left detailed instructions and contingency plans. Unless we encounter a devastating attack, Black Wind Ridge is impregnable. Moreover, we will not be without support when we return this time.”
Lin Wei pulled out a strangely shaped black token from her bosom. The token was engraved with a ferocious skull, with two dark red gems embedded in its eye sockets. "This is the 'Shadow Pavilion' contact token. Over the years, I have secretly supported and contacted some martial arts forces, and the Shadow Pavilion is one of them, specializing in intelligence and assassinations. I have already sent a message to their person in charge near Howling Wind City, asking them to meet us and provide the necessary intelligence support."
Watching Lin Wei arrange everything methodically and meticulously, Liu Yunxi's worries lessened slightly. She knew that Lin Wei had experienced too much since childhood, and her maturity far surpassed that of her peers. With her by Mu Xue's side, she could feel a little more at ease.
"Alright... Mother knows she can't dissuade you." Liu Yunxi took a deep breath, her eyes revealing maternal radiance and determination. "You must be careful in everything you do and pay attention to your safety. If... if it really doesn't work out, come back first. Mother will be waiting for you here."
"Mother!" Lin Muxue rushed into her mother's arms and hugged her tightly. "Don't worry, Weiwei and I will definitely come back safely, and we will bring Father back with us!"
Lin Wei looked at the mother and daughter embracing, her eyes softening for a moment before regaining their firmness. She walked to the bedside and bowed solemnly to Liu Yunxi: "Auntie, please rest well and wait for our good news. Mu Xue, I will protect her with my life."
This was more than just a promise; it was a heavy responsibility. Lin Wei knew that she and Lin Muxue were no longer just sisters in name; they were each other's only support and family in this cold world. Their fates had been tightly bound together ever since that tragedy many years ago.