Versatile Mage: I Awakened Nine Stars

Chapter 332: Old Friends Meet Again

The infanticide case in Asuka City came to an end soon after.

The previously raging public opinion storm completely disappeared on the Internet, as if it had never happened.

Fortunately, the Lin family faithfully carried out Xu Shen's orders.

Money provides some comfort to these parents who are grieving the loss of their children.

Although it is impossible to make up for everything, life is like this, full of regrets and pain.

By the sea, the brothers Lin Junxian and Lin Juncheng were strolling.

"Brother, have you thought it through?"

"Why not take a gamble when it's time to do so? Since you and I both believe in Xu Shen, placing a bet in advance is better than adding icing on the cake."

Lin Junxian was still worried: "Life is full of uncertainties. What if he dies prematurely?"

"Gambling is inherently risky, but if I win, the Lin family will be worry-free for a hundred years. I think it's worth it."

Lin Juncheng looked into the distance with deep eyes at the dark night sky. It was vast and empty, and only the sound of the surging waves could be clearly heard.

Lin Junxian paused, his eyes filled with worry: "Father, that..."

Lin Juncheng smiled and said gently: "It's okay."

Lin Junxian sighed.

How could it be okay?

The notoriety of patricide has spread in the circle.

Lin Juncheng suddenly stopped and said, "Junxian, you don't seem to be angry at all about my killing of my father?"

"I..." Lin Junxian was speechless for a moment, a little flustered, and his eyes were dodging: "I, I don't believe you are that kind of person, there must be something fishy about this matter."

"Don't believe it?" Lin Juncheng's eyes were burning. "You are in charge of the family's finances, and I am responsible for the family's safety. Both of us have a heavy burden. I don't believe that Dad is only strict with me like a servant, but is kind and gentle to you."

"I……"

Lin Juncheng couldn't help but recall the nightmare when he gave up magic as a teenager and was hired by his father to teach six tutors about business, politics, and etiquette.

If that were all, it would be fine.

As one of the future heirs to the family business, he also had to learn how to guard against assassinations by mages.

This kind of pervasive assassination "exercise" from childhood to adulthood made him shudder even more.

Moreover, as his performance became more and more outstanding, his father's expression became more serious, and his requirements for him became more stringent, so strict that it was just like what his eldest brother described - a vicious master treating a servant.

"So, I have a motive to kill my father, don't I?"

Lin Juncheng spoke in a gloomy tone.

Lin Junxian was silent for a moment, then hummed in a depressed tone.

"Next time someone asks you about this, you should know how to answer."

"Is there no other solution?"

Lin Junxian's eyes were complicated.

Patricide is something that has never been accepted by the world, even if there are unavoidable reasons for it.

Lin Juncheng was silent for a long time before he said, "You don't understand."

I don't understand?
Lin Junxian couldn't help but think of the exposed Wang Chong who was stimulated by Jiang Shaoxu.

Do you really not understand?
As the helmsman of this generation's family business, he is undoubtedly excellent.

But why would he fight to the death in the city of Asuka?

Even when facing doubts from his own people and ridicule from the outside world, he never took a step back.

A large amount of money has been poured into this dying city without hesitation.

He didn't understand his own behavior.

However, he understood after the Forget Bug incident.

What Lin Juncheng is doing now is to make up for those parents who have lost their children.

He had been doing it a long time ago.

He was powerless to fight against his family's decision.

But he has a conscience.

"Junxian, the family will be handed over to you from now on." Lin Juncheng patted Lin Junxian on the shoulder and said, "Xu Shen is a good kid. He has a conscience and a bottom line. If you follow him, you will not treat the Lin family unfairly."

"it is good!"

Lin Junxian was not being pretentious.

The impact of patricide was too great, and it was impossible for Lin Juncheng to continue sitting on the throne of the family head.

It is the best choice for him to take over.

"Brother, there's nothing wrong with giving up the position of the head of the family. Maybe without this burden, you will be able to break through the forbidden spell one day."

Lin Juncheng laughed and patted his brother on the shoulder. He no longer had a future.

It's not just patricide.

The forbidden spell will cause the death of a forbidden spell wizard, and an explanation is also needed.

Xu Shen and Mu Ningxue didn't realize this, but it didn't matter, he realized it.

If he could find a helmsman for the Lin Group and a backer before he died, he wouldn't be too sorry to his father.

What's more, he was an accomplice to the evil and his hands were stained with the blood of those babies.

he died.

deserved it.

A few days later, Lin Juncheng stepped down in disgrace amid the condemnation of the Lin family.

When undercurrents were surging, Lin Junxian, as an ordinary person, took the position of family patriarch with the support of family elders.

Lin Juncheng was sentenced to death for assassinating Lin Aofeng, a member of the Forbidden Spell Society.

With Jiang Shaoli around, the whole process went smoothly without any surprises, just like a well-rehearsed script.

……

Tokyo.

Xu Shen held the newspaper in his hand, speechless.

He still underestimated the impact of some things.

Lin Juncheng is dead.

As the helmsman of a consortium that can influence the world.

His death undoubtedly attracted the attention of many people.

One is a greedy wizard who attempts to tame the white tiger, one of the Forbidden Spell Society's trump cards.

One is the family head who takes risks and goes astray in an attempt to break free from his father's control.

The gossip about the wealthy and powerful families is the focus of many people's discussions even in Tokyo.

"Xu Shen?"

Suddenly, a voice with a slightly uncertain tone came into my ears.

The voice was very familiar, as if I had heard it many times in my previous life.

"Really you?!"

When Liu Ru saw the person turning around, her tone was full of surprise.

"Why did you come to Tokyo?"

Xu Shen was also very surprised. Meeting an old friend in a foreign place definitely made his slightly depressed mood much better.

Especially the bright and charming beautiful girl who had been ambiguous with him.

At this time, Liu Ru was wearing a beige windbreaker and slender tight jeans tucked into black boots. Her cute expression was in perfect harmony with her mature and capable temperament.

"It's for training," Liu Ru shrugged and said, "It was arranged by Dean Xiao."

"Is your sister here too?"

"what?"

Liu Ru put her hands behind her back and walked around Xu Shen, her tone puzzled: "It seems like we haven't seen each other for several months, how come you can still tell who is the older sister and who is the younger sister at a glance?"

"Want to know?"

"That's not."

This matter confused the Liu Xian sisters for quite some time.

Even best friends who spend every day together sometimes can't tell the two of them apart.

But Xu Shen was not like that.

During the Dongting Lake escape, the three of them were together day and night, and he never called anyone's name wrong.

It still is.

That’s outrageous…

Xu Shen smiled but said nothing.

He couldn't say that he knew what her next posture would be just by patting her sister's butt.

"I always feel like you're not thinking of anything good."

Liu Ru muttered, looking suspicious.

Xu Shen was amazed at the woman's sensitivity and could not help but change the subject guiltily: "By the way, I said before that I would give you two sisters a gift when we meet again. Guess what it is?"

"Really?!" Liu Ru said in surprise, "I thought you were just trying to fool us."

(End of this chapter)