Martial Arts, the Fairy's Cultivation

In the main hall of the Lin family, Mu Zi met a sprightly old man with white hair.

This person is Lin Zhentian, the current head of the Lin family, and also Lin Dong's grandfather.

Decades ago, when Lin Zhentian was young, he was expelled from the Lin clan for failing a mission. After that, he ventured out on his own and built a foundation in Qingyang Town. Under his protection, the three Lin brothers successively advanced to the Tianyuan Realm and became experts in the vicinity of Qingyang Town.

Although the old man in front of him looked somewhat frail, he had been the pillar of the Lin family for many years. It was only after Lin Dong began to rise that Lin Zhentian gradually took over the burden on his shoulders.

Currently, the strongest member of the Lin family is undoubtedly Lin Dong, who is at the Great Perfection of the Yuan Dan Realm. However, he is at the age of adventure and does not have the extra energy to manage the family affairs. Therefore, the responsibility of the family head temporarily falls on Lin Zhentian. With his cultivation at the Lesser Yuan Dan Realm, he is considered a powerful figure in Yan City and will not bring shame to the Lin family.

"Grandpa, Miss Mu is here."

Lin Zhentian, who was pacing back and forth in the lobby, looked up when he heard the sound and saw the white-clad figure behind Lin Dong. A look of caution flashed in his eyes, and he took the initiative to go and greet him.

"I apologize for not welcoming you properly, Your Excellency's presence is an honor."

Lin Zhentian did not lose his manners because of the other party's youth. Having spent most of his life working alone, he had met many powerful people, but none of them could give him such an unfathomable feeling.

Mu Zi slightly raised her hand, using a gentle force to lift Lin Zhentian from a distance. Then, she looked at the white-haired old man in front of her and said in a calm tone:

"Master Lin, you're too kind. Is there something important you need me for?"

Lin Zhentian's gaze shifted from Lin Dong and the other person, then he gave Mu Zi, who was dressed in white, a kind smile.

"I heard that Dong'er has made remarkable progress since arriving in Yan City with the help of a benefactor. I presume it is you, sir."

"Such kindness is something the Lin family must repay. Whatever your request, the entire Lin family will do its utmost!"

Lin Zhentian's voice was loud and clear, his attitude quite solemn. Dong'er was now the pillar of the Lin family, and the help this person gave him was a debt of gratitude to the entire Lin family.

Now that the family has been able to gain a firm foothold in Yan City, with the support of powerful forces such as the City Lord's Mansion and Wan Jin Chamber of Commerce, Lin Zhentian, with his shrewdness, must realize that the white-clothed woman has played a significant role in this.

Since we have received such blessings, we should give back in some way. Even though the Lin family is insignificant in the eyes of the benefactor, we will still do our best to help.

In this way, regardless of why the noble lady values ​​Lin Dong, the Lin family's attitude might make their relationship more harmonious. This is only natural, and as Dong'er's elder, I should naturally support him.

Looking at the piercing gaze of the white-haired old man before her, Mu Zi's eyes flickered slightly. She exchanged a glance with Lin Dong, seemingly unintentionally, before speaking:

"This is a matter between Lin Dong and me. Why should we disturb the rest of the family? I urge Patriarch Lin to retract his decision, otherwise it would be an insult to this junior."

The white-clad woman's composed and unyielding demeanor caught Lin Zhentian's eye, further enhancing his impression of her. To possess such strength at such a young age while maintaining such a calm and easygoing manner was remarkable. Even disregarding her extraordinary appearance and temperament, such a person of exceptional elegance was rarer than gold.

If Dong'er could be with her...

Suppressing his bold thoughts, Lin Zhentian looked at Mu Zi with kind eyes. He then stopped insisting and secretly thought about how to express his gratitude.

The Lin family's foundation is still shallow, and the martial arts techniques and skills collected within the clan are obviously not worth mentioning. Even the most valuable Yang Yuan Stone mine is probably dispensable in the eyes of such people.

After much deliberation, perhaps only that one thing could catch the eye of a distinguished person.

"Please wait a moment, sir."

After Lin Zhentian went behind the screen, he reappeared a moment later with a rusty iron box in his hand. He held it carefully, and the old surface of the iron box looked as if it had been through many storms. In Lin Zhentian's eyes, there was a complex sense of emotion as he looked at the object in front of him.

"This item was obtained from my clan years ago and has been preserved for many years. Unfortunately, no one in the Lin family has been able to uncover its secrets. Now, I will take the liberty of gifting it to you, hoping it will be of some help."

After saying that, Lin Zhentian slowly opened the iron box. Compared to its exterior, which was eroded by time, the interior space was quite tidy, obviously having been carefully maintained.

As the iron box slowly opened, the item inside came into Mu Zi's view. It was an ancient jade slip, densely engraved with many characters. Mu Zi noticed that the characters were different from the common script used in the Tianxuan Continent, but were more complex and obscure, as if they exuded an ancient meaning.

Perhaps due to the passage of time, the text on the jade slip is incomplete, but most of the characters can still be vaguely discerned, although they are slightly broken between the lines.

Seeing Mu Zi's gaze fall on the jade slip, Lin Zhentian's voice rang out at the opportune moment.

"This item is an ancient book collected by the Lin clan. It seems to be written in an ancient script. Due to the interruption of its transmission, no one in the Great Yan Dynasty can understand its meaning. Perhaps only those ancient forces outside the dynasty that have been passed down for thousands of years have the strength to understand these characters."

"The elders of the Lin clan have already examined it. There is no inheritance in this jade slip. It is just a record of words. Perhaps someone who is versed in ancient texts can learn about the secrets of ancient times and obtain the corresponding opportunities..." Lin Zhentian said with emotion.

In fact, the jade slip in front of us is not an exception. Even the top powers of the Great Yan Dynasty, such as the four major clans, have collected some useless ancient books as part of their power's foundation.

Initially, many powerful individuals attempted to explore the secrets within the ancient texts, but after countless attempts over the years yielded no results, these ancient texts, which recorded ancient scripts, eventually fell into obscurity.

Speaking of which, Lin Zhentian's job when he was in the inner clan was to look after such miscellaneous items. At that time, his cultivation level of Tianyuan Realm was considered marginal in the Lin clan, which shows how much these powerful forces valued such ancient books.

Decades ago, Lin Zhentian encountered a monster attack during a mission to escort miscellaneous goods. The team was scattered and more than a dozen people were killed by the beast. Only Lin Zhentian survived by sheer luck.

The mission failed, and Lin Zhentian was naturally to blame. He was expelled from the Lin clan and came to Tiandu County alone to make a living, expand his family, and eventually established the Qingyang Town branch over several decades.

Most of the ancient books that Lin Zhentian escorted back then were lost in that accident, leaving only this jade slip in front of him, which Lin Zhentian has carefully preserved for many years.

Whether it was out of resentment or to reminisce about past events within the clan, the reason is perhaps only known to Lin Zhentian.