In the name of supernatural powers

Chapter 212 The Lin Family Son-in-Law
Discussing the ownership of the old house with Lin Zhiyan? Do these people have a death wish?
Given Liu Hanwen's status, a single word from him could send them swimming in the river. Even without resorting to violence, a mere intimidation would suffice.

Doesn't Chief Liu care?

Lu Zhao felt a sense of doubt, but he didn't think much of it.

There are people in the world who value money more than their lives, and there are also countless people who can't see things clearly.

Moreover, Lin Zhiyan had told him about his family situation.

The Lin family has had only one son for three generations, and many of her relatives are almost beyond the fifth degree of kinship, but she had a good relationship with them when she was a child.

The older generation would visit each other during holidays and festivals.

Because the Lin family's business is vast and spans multiple industries, it always needs someone to manage it. At the same time, if a member of a collateral branch of the Lin family succeeds in business, they also need to seek protection from the main branch.

This back-and-forth accumulation of a huge industry has led to this.

It was originally a mutually beneficial relationship, but now that only Lin Zhiyan remains from the original family, the relationship has changed drastically.

They coveted the Lin family's Heavenly Divine Power and wanted to take their place.

From the old butler's words, it's clear that Miss Lin herself is rather easygoing, which can easily lead people to take chances.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have asked me to be their shield.

In the past, Lu Zhao would have had a headache because he didn't know how to get involved in the affairs of wealthy families; these things were too far removed from his life.

But now, having been baptized by the most powerful feudalist warriors, Lu Zhao has long since lost his allure to the powerful and wealthy.

It's nothing to worry about when a family is fighting amongst themselves.

Given Lin Zhiyan's circumstances, as long as he doesn't lose his composure, Lu Zhao can't imagine how he could lose.

A nation, a nation, if you can govern a nation, how can you not govern a family?

At this moment, inside the Lin family's old residence.

The decor is elegant, with a dark brown color scheme and wooden furniture. A clock stands next to a porcelain jar with a lotus scroll pattern.

The clock hands have long since stopped, as if the entire old house has been frozen in the last century.

The well-dressed members of the Lin family's collateral branches sat in the living room, chatting and laughing. Among them were Lin Zhiyan's cousin Lin Boxuan, his third uncle Lin Zhenye, and his aunt Lin Minjun.

And their children.

Lin Zhiyan's family lineage has been passed down through three generations of single-lineage heirs, and these people must be counted starting from Lin Zhiyan's great-grandfather.

They are the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Lin Zhiyan's great-grandfather.

The old butler went out half an hour early, and everyone knew that the Lin family's son-in-law, who had been rumored for almost half a year, was coming.

"I heard that our son-in-law is a handsome young man, even more so than a celebrity."

A woman dressed in silk spoke; she was over fifty years old, but her hair was jet black and she was very well-maintained.

Lin Zhiyan's aunt, Lin Minjun, is the granddaughter of his great-grandfather.

"Xiao Yan is really something. She didn't inform her elders about her marriage, nor did she hold a wedding ceremony. She just dragged someone to get a marriage certificate in a poor, remote place."

"I don't know if this son-in-law is real or not. I don't know where this country bumpkin came from."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

Third Uncle Lin Zhenye, with a face full of fat, said, "I don't know where this pretty boy came from, but he's bewitched by Xiao Yan."

Lin Baixuan said, "If Xiao Yan likes it, that's good. Besides, Marquis Liu Wu didn't object, so let's not worry about it."

Everyone was speechless.

The biggest reaction to Lin Zhiyan's marriage came from Buddhist circles and the collateral branches of the Lin family. Why has everything remained calm until now?

Because Liu Hanwen is suppressing things from above.

This is a powerful regional official who controls the South China Sea region. Looking at the entire Federation of Martial Lords, he would at least rank in the top ten.

Even the Marquis of Wu had no objections, so how dare they jump out?

At that moment, a noise came from the stairwell.

Lin Zhiyan came downstairs. She was wearing a gray-black sweater and a white skirt. As always, she wore light makeup, and her appearance was delicate with a lazy demeanor.

She ignored her relatives in the living room and went straight to the entrance hall.

Everyone's gaze then turned to the entrance hall.

With a click, the door opened, and a man walked in accompanied by the butler, casually handing his coat to the butler.

He is over 1.8 meters tall, with handsome and well-defined features, and clear, bright phoenix eyes.

The aunt, who had initially held a prejudice against her, was slightly taken aback, and a sense of goodwill began to rise in her heart.

The others were also more or less impressed.

At least this young man is very good-looking.

Lin Zhiyan was stunned when he saw Lu Zhao.

Lu Zhao's features have always been outstanding, but he rarely dresses up and relies entirely on the excellent aesthetics of the Federation military uniform for his clothing. His only flaw is his skin.

Lu Zhao's appearance was at its lowest point when he was at the border post. His skin looked rough and dark brown due to the wind and sun.

Even if patrolling the mountains is no longer necessary, it will be difficult to raise them within six months.

With all these factors combined, Lu Zhao probably only scores eight points, which is equivalent to the level of a top-tier celebrity.

Now, her facial features haven't changed, only her skin has become much whiter, changing from dark brown to a fair complexion, but the overall impression she gives is completely different.

It deserves a 9 out of 10, already showing a significant gap compared to most celebrities.

The biggest difference in Lu Zhao is not his appearance, but the change in temperament brought about by the dual cultivation of body and mind.

Miss Lin has good composure; she only paused for a second before smiling and opening her arms.

"Husband...husband..."

Before he could give himself away, Lu Zhao gently hugged Lin Zhiyan; the young lady's body was quite soft.

He whispered, "Don't call me that if you're going to say something that sounds too hot, just call me A-Zhao."

"...Mind your own business, you're already getting off easy."

Lin Zhiyan's ears turned slightly red, but his mouth remained stubbornly closed.

This was taught to her by Aunt Ding, who said that Lu Zhao should get used to being her husband in public.

Men are creatures of habit; they can eat at the same restaurant 365 days a year and buy clothes from the same store every seven or eight years. As long as the products are good, they'll keep doing it.

Similarly, as long as Lu Zhao gets used to being called "husband" and to having things done for him, then she's already won most of the battle.

In Ding Shoujin's opinion, if Miss Lin could get rid of her stubbornness, winning over Lu Zhao would be too easy.

Lu Zhao was originally working under Liu Hanwen, and he was bound to be promoted in the South China Sea in the future. He couldn't let the duck that was already in his mouth fly away.

After the two embraced, Lin Zhiyan was still savoring the moment when Lu Zhao walked past her and headed towards the Lin family's collateral branch in the living room.

This is his "job description".

tower……

The boots clicked crisply on the wooden planks. A handsome man walked slowly towards them, a silent aura permeating the air, suppressing all other noise.

The children who were playing in the corner also fell silent.

This is a subtle application of mental power.

Generally speaking, mentally gifted individuals cannot use mental attacks at will because they cannot control their power.

But Lu Zhao could do it. Even before he practiced dual cultivation of body and soul, he liked to integrate his spiritual power into his voice to make it more penetrating and better train his soldiers.

In the animal kingdom, sound is the most direct manifestation of intimidation.

Lu Zhao stood before them, looking down at these "in-laws," without the slightest hint of timidity.

On the contrary, no one dared to look him in the eye; the superhuman himself possessed a certain oppressive power.

He said, "Let me introduce myself, Lu Zhao."

Lin Boxuan was the first to react. He had also reached the first stage of life development, so he wasn't too scared to move.

He stood up, extended his hand, and said, "Lin Boxuan, Xiao Yan's cousin."

"Hello."

Lu Zhao shook hands with him, then looked at the others.

Without reaching out or asking, he focused his mental energy on a middle-aged man with a fierce face.

Lin Zhenye paused for two seconds, then stood up and said, "Lin Zhenye, Xiao Yan's third uncle."

Lu Zhao looked puzzled and asked, "I heard Xiao Yan say that his family has only had one son for three generations. Is your third uncle a cousin or a distant cousin?"

"..."

Lin Zhenye remained silent for a moment.

Lu Zhao said succinctly, "Answer the question." "The table."

Lin Zhenye's back was slightly sweaty.

He felt that he was not facing a young man in his twenties, but rather a powerful regional official who held the power of life and death.

Years ago, he wanted to seize some of the Lin family's assets. Lin Zhenye was taken to meet Liu Hanwen, and he became much more obedient after that.

Every year, Lin Zhiyan was entitled to a share of the profits every year, and Lu Zhao gave him a vague feeling similar to Liu Hanwen.

Wait a minute... He's not Zhuge Liang, why should I be afraid of him?

Lin Zhenye realized what was happening, but it was too late to get revenge; he couldn't possibly ask for a second chance.

Lin Zhiyan came to Lu Zhao's side and looked at him with some surprise.

Originally, I just wanted to ask him to come and appease me, like having him sit next to me so that my relatives' marriage-urging tactics wouldn't work.

Now it seems that Lu Zhao really can keep these people in check.

Lu Zhao turned to look at the woman. Lin Minjun was clearly more composed and did not stand up intimidated by his mental pressure.

Unless we increase our efforts, but that could easily cause problems and violate the regulations for managing superhumans.

He changed tactics, smiling and extending his hand proactively: "Hello."

Women like this might be shameless and prone to tantrums; using their power to intimidate others isn't always effective.

Unless you really intend to completely break off relations.

Lin Minjun hesitated for a moment, then stood up and extended her hand, saying, "Hello, I am Lin Minjun, Xiaoyan's aunt."

"Are you Aunt Xiaoyan? You don't look like it. You look like you're in your thirties."

"Hahaha, our Lin family's son-in-law has such a sweet tongue."

With just a few words, Lin Minjun was overjoyed. Lu Zhao didn't use any special techniques; he just gave her a very ordinary compliment.

Lin Zhiyan's eyes were deep and thoughtful, a hint of jealousy in them.

Although Lu Zhao's praise was very normal, he never praised himself.

After all the elders introduced themselves, Lu Zhao had no interest in getting to know the children.

Lu Zhao sat in the main seat, with Lin Zhiyan sitting beside him, her arm gently linked with his.

The soft touch on his arm caused a slight stirring of the dragon energy within him, but it was suppressed in just one second.

He glanced at Lin Zhiyan, wanting to tell her not to get so close, but the current situation was clearly inappropriate.

Lu Zhao cut to the chase: "What brings you all to my house today? I heard from the butler that you want ownership of this house."

There's no need for small talk, introducing your job, annual income, future career prospects, etc.

The Lin family is not a small or insignificant family, and their relationship was not that of normal relatives.

Everyone was slightly taken aback, not expecting Lu Zhao to be so direct.

Third Uncle Lin Zhenye said, "This old house was bought by my grandfather, who was Xiao Yan's great-grandfather. Logically speaking, everyone should have a share."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhiyan frowned, and was about to speak when Lu Zhao raised his hand to stop him.

He said, "Federal property inheritance has clear provisions that it should first be passed on to direct descendants. You've already gone through three generations, how can you still have a share?"

Lin Zhenye said, "We've spent a lot of money maintaining the old house over the past ten years."

Lu Zhao countered, "If I go out and fix a water pipe at your house, does that mean I get a share of the cost?"

Lin Zhiyan couldn't help but chuckle.

In the past, she would either present the property certificate or have the housekeeper speak to her, and she would rarely argue with them.

These relatives don't all want the house; they want a lower share of the profits.

Lin Zhenye's face flushed red with embarrassment, and he raised his voice, saying, "Protecting our ancestral home is our way of showing our respect to our ancestors. How can we confuse it with what you're saying? This old house is the common root of our Lin family..."

Lu Zhao interrupted, "This is my home now, and you are the guests. If there is a maintenance fee, please provide a list to the housekeeper later. We will not shortchange you on any amount that is due to us."

These words caused everyone present to frown.

It's rather offensive for an outsider to say that they are the guests.

Lin Minjun said, "Xiao Lu, we're all family. What you're saying is too much."

"Then I take back what I just said and repeat it."

Lu Zhaozheng sat in the main seat, tapping the table with his right hand, and said in a clear voice, "We are the main family. If any of you don't want to stay in the Lin family, you can leave. I won't stop anyone."

"From now on, we will have no further dealings with the Lin family."

The surroundings fell silent, and everyone present was stunned.

Looking at his handsome profile, Lin Zhiyan felt a subtle sense of security well up inside him, and instinctively hugged him tighter.

Although they were temporarily tied up, they seemed to fit in perfectly.

Aunt Lin Minjun realized that Lu Zhao was no pushover, so she lowered her head slightly and pretended not to hear.

Lin Boxuan, the head of the Lin family, remained silent and kept a low profile throughout.

He had investigated Lu Zhao and knew that this young man was no ordinary person; he was now the captain of the special counter-terrorism unit.

The special operations force is Chief Liu's core base, and Lu Zhao has clearly gained approval, making his status as the son-in-law of the Lin family well-deserved.

The collateral branches are not from the same family; they are also divided into factions.

My aunt, Lin Minjun, is from the Buddhist community. Lin Zhenye has a son whose life potential is quite good, and he also wants to subdue dragons and tigers.

He himself was brought up by Liu Wuhou to mediate between the various parties and ensure that Lin Zhiyan's interests in the Lin family were not harmed.

Lin Zhenye trembled with anger and said, "Our Lin family has a history of hundreds of years. How can you, an outsider, make such a decision? Xiao Yan is just a girl. Does she expect the ancestral home to be changed to the Lu family name as well?"

He turned to seek support from others, but Lin Minjun and Lin Boxuan kept their heads down and remained silent.

Having no connection with the Lin family, they could only end up being divided up.

Lu Zhao didn't know much about the Lin family, but he was very familiar with the Federal Ecology.

Both the legitimate and criminal worlds need protection; without connections, you can't succeed. No matter what company CEO you are, without power, you're just a dog.

Once you understand this, you don't need to be afraid of these so-called relatives.

Lu Zhao said coldly, "Steward, see the guest out."

"Yes, uncle."

The old butler reacted almost instinctively, as if he had returned to ten years ago, when the master and young master were still alive.

The Lin family is still the same Lin family that produced two Martial Marquises.

He went to Lin Zhenye's side, picked him up, and dragged him out.

"Let me go! Let me go! My surname is Lin, Xiao Yan, you say something, how can you let an outsider..."

Amidst a cacophony of howls and screams, Lin Zhenye was thrown out the door. The old butler, a second-tier transcendent being, was far beyond his ability to resist.

The living room fell silent again.

Lin Zhiyan, with a smile on his face, held Lu Zhao's arm, seemingly oblivious to the world around him.

Seeing this, Lin Minjun and Lin Boxuan both understood that the Lin family was likely to undergo a major upheaval in the future.

With such a powerful son-in-law, and Liu Hanwen's support behind him, no one in the Lin family can rival him.

Lu Zhao looked at Lin Minjun and asked, "Aunt, is there anything else?"

"……Gone."

"If there's no one else, then take the others and leave. Zhiyan isn't feeling well today and isn't really fit to host guests."

"Okay...ok."

Lin Minjun and the others slunk away.

Lin Baixuan didn't leave. Watching this scene, he couldn't help but sigh, "Xiao Yan has found a suitable husband."

The heir to the Lin family needs to have enough magnanimity to suppress the covetous eyes of others and to safeguard the power to subdue dragons and tigers.

Liu Hanwen will retire someday; he can't possibly protect the Lin family forever.

Lu Zhao's performance today was excellent, exceeding Lin Boxuan's best expectations.

Lu Zhao asked, "Uncle Yue, aren't you leaving?"

Lin Boxuan shook his head and said, "I'm not here for the old house, but to see you."

Lu Zhao looked curious but didn't speak, letting him continue.

“You recently seized a batch of illegal supplements in the Nantie District. I have some inside information I'd like to exchange with you.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhao's eyes brightened slightly, but he didn't rush to ask further questions. Instead, he said, "How can you guarantee that we haven't uncovered your information?"

(End of this chapter)