vrcanaries Chapter 56 Lin Yan is enlightened: I beat him up, you're not convinced?
Chapter 56 Lin Yan is enlightened: I beat him up, you're not convinced?
"Brother Li, you'd better leave quickly. Those guys seem to have powerful backers..."
Lin Yan limped forward, looking somewhat worried.
"They have powerful backing, but how powerful?"
Li Wudao's lips curled slightly, seemingly unconcerned.
With Murong Yan backing him up and Old Man Xia protecting him, he's really not afraid of causing trouble.
Do you know who's directing those people?
Li Wudao asked tentatively.
"I don't understand. I've always been very well-behaved in the sect, and I don't think I've offended anyone."
Lin Yan shook his head in annoyance, knowing nothing when asked.
Ever since he was beaten up last time, those people have been like leeches, clinging to him and harassing or bullying him.
This is the second time this month.
He was born with a talent for nothing, and if things continue like this, he'll never be able to cultivate.
It's been so long since I started learning, and I've only just barely reached the mid-stage of the Body Tempering Realm. Revenge is still a long way off.
Li Wudao sighed with some sympathy, but his heart was filled with dread.
The person behind it clearly wanted to kill Lin Yan, but dared not be too presumptuous due to the sect rules.
"Is it possible that your family's mortal enemy has set their sights on you?"
He recalled the system introduction and couldn't help but remind them.
Hearing this,
Lin Yan fell silent, his expression somewhat sorrowful.
"Actually... my entire family has been wiped out."
His eyes were red, and his tone was heavy.
This secret has been hidden in my heart for a long time, and today is the first time I've revealed it.
"Condolences."
Li Wudao offered a soft word of comfort, a look of pity flashing in his eyes.
He already knew this result, so he wasn't surprised.
This matter seemed to have been bottled up in my heart for a long time.
Lin Yan's emotions fluctuated, and he gave a self-deprecating bitter smile:
“Brother Li, don’t look down on me just because I’m a good-for-nothing. I actually come from the middle dynasty, the Great Chu. Our Lin family is a prestigious clan with a thousand-year history, and our family’s influence is spread throughout the Great Chu. We are powerful enough to rival the royal family.”
When he spoke of his family's glory, a proud light shone on his face.
"But this good fortune didn't last long..."
At this point, Lin Yan's mood sombered, and his voice became somewhat hoarse.
Five years ago, the Lin family was wiped out overnight by a strange force. More than 230 people in the mansion were slaughtered, and not a single one survived!
"I was young and playful at the time, and I stayed out all night, which is why I escaped this disaster."
Recalling the horrific scene of corpses scattered throughout the Lin mansion, he clenched his fists tightly, his emotions suppressed to the extreme.
His entire clan was dead, leaving him the only one alive; the feelings he had were indescribable.
Li Wudao listened quietly, sighing inwardly.
It's truly lamentable that someone of such high birth, no less than a prince or princess of the royal family, has fallen to such a state.
"Do you know which force destroyed the Lin family?"
Li Wudao asked with focused concentration.
Lin Yan lowered his eyes slightly, his face showing hesitation, and said resentfully, "Although I can't be sure, it must be related to the Chu royal family..."
The Lin family was powerful and influential, and their achievements already posed a threat to the monarch. After a thousand years of development, they had become a threat to the royal family, and thus had every reason to act.
Moreover, the Lin family mansion is located in the heart of the royal city, surrounded by countless wealthy and noble families.
He would never believe that the Lin family could be wiped out overnight without anyone noticing, unless the Chu royal family had intervened behind the scenes.
After listening, Li Wudao nodded in agreement.
The suspicion against the royal family of the Great Chu is indeed extremely high.
"However, the royal family may not have acted directly; I think the murderer is someone else."
Lin Yan frowned.
"My grandfather is a late-stage Martial Grandmaster, only one level below the old emperor of Great Chu in terms of strength. If the old emperor were to make a move, even if he were no match, he wouldn't remain silent..."
Seeing Li Wudao's surprised expression, he voiced his suspicions.
Afterwards, he subtly inquired about the Lin family's annihilation.
However, few people knew about it, and at the time, they didn't even hear the slightest unusual sound.
Li Wudao's eyes flickered uncertainly.
According to Lin Yan, the massacre of the Lin family is indeed shrouded in mystery.
To be able to destroy the Lin family in a short time and easily kill a late-stage Martial Grandmaster, one must at least be at the Great Perfection of the Martial Grandmaster realm.
Even...King Wu!
"Alas, not to mention the unknown forces, even the royal family of the Great Chu is not something I can deal with."
Lin Yan sighed deeply, his expression dejected and desperate.
At his current cultivation progress, he probably won't be able to harm a single hair on the royal family until he dies.
revenge?
Haha, that's just unrealistic fantasy.
"Don't be discouraged, I can help you."
Li Wudao revealed an encouraging smile, his eyes bright and determined.
Previously, he had approached Lin Yan primarily to take advantage of him.
Now, the other person's experience has deeply moved him, and he doesn't mind lending a hand.
"But my talent is really..."
Lin Yan mumbled something, then lowered his head, his meaning clear.
"It's alright, the time isn't right yet."
Li Wudao smiled indifferently and encouraged him:
"When Heaven is about to place a great responsibility on a person, it will first test their will, strain their muscles and bones, starve their body, leave them destitute, and thwart their endeavors, so as to strengthen their resolve, temper their character, and increase their abilities."
Mencius's astonishing remarks couldn't be more fitting for Lin Yan.
The protagonist of the "useless" genre may feel frustrated in the early stages, but once he gets through this difficult period, everything will get better.
Seeing Lin Yan's somewhat touched expression,
Li Wudao smiled with satisfaction and asked meaningfully, "Do you think the weather tomorrow will be as sunny as today? Will it rain?"
Lin Yan shook his head in confusion, "The weather is unpredictable, and no one knows what tomorrow will bring."
"You're right, anything can happen."
Li Wudao nodded, looked up at the blazing midday sun, and said softly:
"Because the way of Heaven is ever-changing, when Heaven is out of season, the sun and moon lose their light; when Earth is out of season, grass and trees do not grow; when water is out of season, the wind and waves are not calm..."
Speaking of which,
He paused slightly, his gaze intense, and said, "Remember, having little talent is not a disgrace. As long as you have lofty ambitions and persevere, you will one day become a strong person."
"Can someone like me really become a martial arts master?"
A complex expression flickered in Lin Yan's eyes, a mixture of confusion and anticipation.
Over the years, he has become accustomed to and even used to the term "good-for-nothing," and has long since given up any hope of becoming stronger.
"of course can!"
Li Wudao nodded emphatically, his deep gaze fixed on the horizon.
"The Xuan Tian Sect is too small, and the Southern Continent is too small. In the future, you will leave the Eastern Wilderness and venture into the entire Primordial Continent..."
He believed that Lin Yan, who possessed the destiny of an emperor, would surely make a significant mark on the Primordial Continent in the future.
All he needs to do is guide the other party to stay on track.
"Hearing your words is worth more than reading ten years of books. Thank you, Brother Li. I know what to do next."
Lin Yan was deeply shaken, as if he had been enlightened.
He immediately bowed deeply, a hint of tears glistening in his eyes.
To have such a close friend in life, he would have no regrets even in death.
After being enlightened by Li Wudao, he suddenly realized that his vision was too narrow, so narrow that it could only contain a pond.
Looking up at the sky, I realized how insignificant I am.
Seeing that Lin Yan had come to terms with it, Li Wudao smiled with relief.
After a moment, he thought of something, his smile faded, and a bold guess came to him.
Is the person behind the incident who ordered his disciples to beat Lin Yan related to the destruction of the Lin family?
Or, to put it more broadly, was the Xuantian Sect involved?
"boom--"
Suddenly, a loud bang came from the courtyard gate.
A door was violently kicked open and flew in, nearly hitting Lin Yan.
Immediately, a group of people strode in with an extremely arrogant and disdainful air.
"Brother, this is the kid who injured the brothers!"
The young man who had just been beaten was among them, pointing at Li Wudao with a proud and impatient expression.
The young man in the lead had a rectangular face and was about twenty-five years old; he was also a true disciple.
"You bastard, you're the one who messed with my little brother?"
He slightly raised his chin, his triangular eyes scanning around, and upon discovering that it was just a strange teenager, he immediately became disdainful.
"Yes, you're not convinced?"
Li Wudao looked at him calmly, without the slightest emotional fluctuation.
"interesting........"
The young man in the lead was somewhat surprised by his reaction and sneered, "You've got some nerve, kid. Do you know that this whole area is under my protection?"
Li Wudao did not respond, but merely glanced at him sideways, as if looking at rotten fish and shrimp, utterly indifferent.
"Damn it! Kill him for me!"
The young man in the lead twitched at the corner of his mouth, unable to contain himself any longer, and immediately cursed, ordering the others to take action.