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Chapter 44: Return to the Lin Family, A Powerful Enemy Approaches!

Lin Fan's spiritual perception far exceeded that of ordinary people, so even across the street, he could clearly hear what Xie Yingying was saying.

The burly young man beside her grabbed a prominent part of her figure and laughed:

"Why the rush? I've already spoken to my father, and he's agreed. We'll bring people to Qingyang Town tomorrow."

Xie Yingying exclaimed joyfully, "That's great! Will Sect Master Wei be coming too?"

"Of course. After all, the value of a Yang Essence Stone Vein is immeasurable!" The burly youth nodded, and then a sinister grin spread across his face.

"But... if I find out that you lied about this just to get revenge—if there's no Yang Essence Stone Vein—then I'll make you wish you were dead."

Xie Yingying quickly replied, "Brother Wei, how could I dare lie to you? The Lin family tried their best to hide it, but my father and Patriarch Lei discovered it back then!"

"Haha, good. Don't worry, I'll avenge you. But for now… you'd better serve me well."

After speaking, the burly young man pulled Xie Yingying with him out of the shop and quickly walked away.

Lin Fan pondered for a moment but didn't act immediately.

He'd wait until they were all gathered, then wipe them out in one fell swoop.

He wanted Lin Zhentian and the others to understand the cost of leaving roots behind.

And once Xie Yingying brought the enemy to their door, Lin Fan would have ample reason to exterminate the entire Xie family—no one left alive.

A warning to all other factions in Qingyang Town.

After they left, Lin Fan took Qingtan and walked into the same shop they had just exited.

"Welcome, young master! Looking to buy something?" The shopkeeper greeted them with a smile.

"I'm actually here to ask about someone," Lin Fan said.

The shopkeeper's smile faded slightly but he didn't turn them away. "Who would the young master like to inquire about?"

Lin Fan smiled. "The man and woman who just left. The woman is engaged to a friend of mine, but now she's with someone else…"

After all, if it weren't for Lei Li, the Lin family would never have gotten the stone vein. In a twisted sense, he really was a "friend."

The shopkeeper shook his head. "Tell your friend to forget it. That young man is Wei Hu, heir to the Bloodclad Sect. Competing with him over a woman? He's asking to die!"

Bloodclad Sect… so it really is them, Lin Fan thought grimly.

Just then, a stern-faced woman walked over and pulled the shopkeeper aside. She snapped at Lin Fan and Qingtan:

"If you're not here to buy anything, then leave. If you want to die, don't drag us down with you."

"My apologies for disturbing you." Lin Fan gave a polite nod and casually tossed a Yang Essence Stone onto the counter before leaving with Qingtan.

[Ding! You touched Lin Qingtan and obtained: One Focus Pill!

Note: Increases spiritual power and refines it for greater clarity.]

The familiar system voice rang out again.

Delighted, Lin Fan subconsciously paused.

"Lin Fan-ge, what is it?" Qingtan asked curiously.

"Nothing. Let's go find Lin Dong and head back to Qingyang Town," Lin Fan replied with a smile.

Qingtan nodded and didn't ask further.

Soon, the two returned to the inn and told Lin Dong everything they had overheard about Xie Yingying.

Upon hearing that the Lin family might soon face powerful enemies, Lin Dong immediately stood up. "Lin Fan-ge, let's return right away!"

"Agreed," Lin Fan nodded, then added, "I'll write a letter and ask the innkeeper to deliver it to Stewardess Xuan at the Ten Thousand Gold Chamber—just in case."

He quickly took out pen and paper and drafted the letter.

In the letter, Lin Fan explained that they had to return due to a threat against the family, and asked Xuan Su to inform Master Yan as well.

On the surface, the letter was simply notifying them, but in reality, Lin Fan was laying the groundwork for a potential fallback.

After all, the Bloodclad Sect was backed by the Blood Wolf Gang.

The Dan Pool Contest was less than half a month away, and the Rune Tower Trial was only two months away.

These two upcoming events might compel the Ten Thousand Gold Chamber or Master Yan to act on their own.

But even if they didn't—it didn't hurt to prepare.

After handing the letter to the innkeeper along with a generous tip, Lin Fan bought three fast horses, and together with Lin Dong and Qingtan, raced back toward Qingyang Town.

They left around midday, and by the time they reached Tiemu Manor, it was nearly dusk.

Most of the Lin family's core had relocated there—after all, their attention was now focused on the Yang Essence Stone Vein.

"Fan'er! Dong'er! Qingtan! You're back!"

Lin Xiao greeted them warmly upon arrival.

The three had been away for two months. Though they had exchanged letters during that time, nothing beat seeing each other in person.

"Third Uncle (Father)!" the three greeted in unison.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Two fiery red blurs shot toward them—it was Xiao Yan and Huo'er!

Lin Fan scanned them with his spiritual sense and was surprised.

Both beasts were now comparable to Small Yuan Dan Realm cultivators!

Huo'er had advanced quickly thanks to the White Tiger Pill, which had awakened a trace of White Tiger blood.

Xiao Yan, on the other hand, had devoured a demonic infant from the mine depths. Now that he was close to fully absorbing it, his growth would soon slow down.

"Huo'er, Xiao Yan~" Qingtan lovingly stroked both beasts, a big smile on her face.

Lin Fan also reached out and gave them a pat.

[Ding! You touched Fire Python Tiger Xiao Yan and obtained: One Grade-Six Spiritual Herb – Demon Blood Vermillion Fruit!]

The system's reward chimed again—only from Xiao Yan. Nothing from Huo'er this time.

Lin Fan ignored the reward for now and immediately informed Lin Xiao:

"Third Uncle, we returned early to warn the family—a powerful enemy is coming."

Lin Xiao's expression changed. "What kind of enemy?"

"Do you remember Xie Yingying?" Lin Fan asked.

"She managed to hook up with the heir of the Bloodclad Sect in Yan City, and told him about our Yang Essence Stone Vein."

"I overheard them. That man plans to attack the Lin family tomorrow."

Lin Xiao clenched his fists. "Damn it! I should've followed your advice and wiped the Xie family out completely!"

"Let's go tell your grandfather to mobilize everyone immediately and prepare for battle!"

"You go ahead, Uncle. We've been riding all day. Let us rest and restore our strength before the fight," Lin Fan said.

"…Alright. Go rest," Lin Xiao agreed and left without argument.

Once alone, Lin Dong glanced at Lin Fan and whispered,

"Lin Fan-ge, you have something you want to tell me, don't you?"

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