Free Web NovelChapter 43: 43. Ouyang Jun, Li Hanyuan and Zhao Moying.
Ouyang Jun was currently carrying out a sect mission with his fellow sect disciples.
Recently, reports had been arriving from every corner of the region.
More and more people had begun impersonating elders of the Mystic Sky Sect, using the sect’s reputation to deceive cultivators and extort valuable resources.
The matter had quickly attracted the attention of the sect’s higher-ups.
As a result, several disciples were dispatched to investigate.
Ouyang Jun, Zhao Moying, and their senior brother, Li Hanyuan, had been assigned to Azure Willow City.
The reason was simple.
Zhao Moying had been born and raised there.
With someone familiar with the city leading the investigation, their mission would proceed much more smoothly.
Of course...
That was only the official reason.
Ouyang Jun had another concern entirely.
After finally coming up with a convincing excuse to send Senior Brother Li Hanyuan off to investigate another part of the city, he had at last secured a rare opportunity to spend some time alone with Zhao Moying.
To him, this was less of a mission and more of a long-awaited date.
He had barely managed to enjoy a few peaceful moments before an old man suddenly bumped into them and started raising his voice.
The pleasant mood he had worked so hard to create vanished in an instant.
Naturally...
His expression immediately darkened.
Seeing the old man immediately drop to one knee, Ouyang Jun felt the frustration in his heart ease considerably.
At least he knows who he’s dealing with.
He folded his arms and looked down at the kneeling elder.
"Hmph. Be more careful next time."
Just as he was about to let the matter end there, Zhao Moying stepped forward.
Her brows were slightly knitted together.
"Junior Brother. There is no need to intimidate someone over such a small misunderstanding."
Ouyang Jun’s smile stiffened.
"I wasn’t intimidating him."
"You clearly were."
Before he could defend himself, Zhao Moying had already walked past him.
She bent down and gently helped Lin Zhenghai back onto his feet.
"Elder, are you alright?"
Lin Zhenghai’s eyes flickered.
In that brief exchange, he had already understood the relationship between the two disciples.
The young man clearly admired the young woman.
As for the young woman...
She possessed a kind-hearted nature and seemed to dislike seeing others bullied.
Realizing this, Lin Zhenghai immediately adjusted his expression.
He hurriedly waved both hands.
"No, no. This old man is perfectly fine. It was my fault for failing to watch where I was going.
I nearly disturbed the two honored disciples."
He even turned toward Ouyang Jun and respectfully cupped his fists.
"Young Master has every reason to be upset. If anything, it was this old man’s carelessness. I only hope I haven’t ruined your date."
Ouyang Jun’s expression softened almost immediately.
His dissatisfaction disappeared without a trace.
Lin Zhenghai then offered another apologetic bow.
"This old man shall not trouble the two of you any longer. I wish you both an enjoyable day."
With that, he slowly turned around and disappeared into the bustling crowd.
Only after putting a considerable distance between himself and the two disciples did the smile on his face gradually fade.
The Mystic Sky Sect, the real Mystic Sky Sect had gotten involved.
That brief encounter had erased the last trace of hesitation in his heart.
He had originally intended to return to the Lin Estate, gather his family, and leave quietly after making a few final arrangements.
Now...
There was no longer any need.
The position of Supreme Elder?
The future Patriarch of the Lin Family?
None of it mattered anymore.
If the Mystic Sky Sect had already began investigating, Azure Willow City would soon become anything but peaceful.
Remaining here would only place his life at risk.
As the saying went, what was the use of being a king if there were no subjects left to rule?
If necessary...
He could simply establish a new family in another city.
As long as he was alive, opportunities would never be lacking.
Having made up his mind, Lin Zhenghai no longer looked back.
Before long, he arrived at the abandoned courtyard on the outskirts of the city.
Just as he stepped through the broken gate, his footsteps suddenly stopped as his spiritual sense had detected another presence inside.
Almost instinctively, Lin Zhenghai prepared to retreat.
But before he could take a single step, a calm voice echoed from within the courtyard.
"Enter."
A brief pause followed.
"And don’t try anything foolish."
Lin Zhenghai’s pupils contracted.
Lin Zhenghai took several slow, deep breaths before forcing himself to calm down.
He didn’t know what the other party was like, he slowly walked deeper into the abandoned courtyard.
"Don’t be afraid, I won’t hurt you."
The calm voice came from beneath the shade of an old tree.
Lin Zhenghai raised his head.
The moment he saw the man standing there, his heart sank.
Another disciple of the Mystic Sky Sect.
The young man stood nearly one hundred and ninety centimeters tall.
His broad shoulders and well-built frame gave him an imposing presence even without releasing the slightest trace of spiritual qi. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com
He simply stood there with his arms folded, quietly watching Lin Zhenghai approach.
What’s with my luck today? Am I cursed or something?
Lin Zhenghai forced the corners of his mouth into a stiff smile.
There was no point pretending not to recognize the sect uniform.
He respectfully cupped his fists.
"Hello there."
The towering young man gave a faint nod.
"My name is Li Hanyuan."
Lin Zhenghai immediately cupped his fists again.
"This old man is Lin Zhenghai."
"Good."
Li Hanyuan nodded once.
"Now that we’ve introduced ourselves, I’d like to ask you a few questions."
Lin Zhenghai forced a polite smile onto his face.
"Of course, please ask whatever you wish."
Li Hanyuan seemed satisfied with his cooperative attitude.
He took a single step forward before looking directly into Lin Zhenghai’s eyes.
"How strong is your Patriarch? I heard he’s the strongest in the city."
