After being jilted by the saintess at the beginning, why is she crying?

Chapter 457 The Mother's Background!

Lin Fengmian was shocked and subconsciously gripped the warm jade pendant on his chest!

Jade pendant space!!! This heaven-defying treasure was actually left behind by my mother?! To leave behind such a divine object, how terrifying must my mother's origins and identity be?!

"To protect you, your mother endured countless hardships back then." Lin Yunpeng's voice was low, his eyes filled with respect and heartache.

"She could have taken you with her, but you were young and your foundation wasn't solid enough. Forcing you to leave would have only harmed you. She entrusted you to my elder brother and me, leaving with tears in her eyes."

"How exactly did my father die?"

Lin Fengmian's voice deepened, and a cold glint appeared in his eyes.

Lin Yunpeng was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice:

"The official story is that he perished in a secret realm, but I've never believed it."

Your father isn't the kind of person who would easily give up his life.

I've always suspected... that it was that force that secretly intervened to sever the connection between your mother and your father.

However, my abilities are insufficient, and I cannot find any evidence.

Lin Fengmian's fist clenched slowly, his knuckles turning white.

Father... Mother...

One died unjustly, and the other was forcibly taken away, his fate unknown.

He'll settle this score sooner or later!

Uncle Lin Yunpeng sighed heavily at this point, his eyes filled with complex emotions and bitterness:

"But my sister-in-law... seems to be caught in a bind. She can't even break free from the power behind her, and she can't even protect herself."

Back then, she nearly broke with her clan to protect you, and when she was forcibly taken back, I saw the wounds on her body with my own eyes…

He paused, his voice growing even lower, as if those memories were too heavy, each time they were brought up it like reopening old wounds:

"Even the fact that our Lin family wasn't wiped out back then was thanks to my sister-in-law's secret maneuvering."

If it weren't for her desperate mediation over there, given those people's methods...

A small Foundation Establishment family would probably have been uprooted long ago.

"Sigh... I wonder how much suffering my sister-in-law has endured over there."

Upon hearing this, Lin Fengmian clenched his fist even tighter, his knuckles turning white from the force, his nails almost digging into his palm.

He never imagined that his background concealed such a heavy past.

His mother... that woman whose face he could hardly remember, actually did everything in her power to protect him and the Lin family under those circumstances.

A thought suddenly flashed through his mind—could the mysterious woman inside the jade tube know something?

The jade pendant left by the mother, whose former owner was asleep inside, must have known the inside story of what happened back then, since it was related to the mother.

Seeing Lin Fengmian's silence and grave expression, Third Uncle knew he was upset, so he stepped forward, patted his shoulder, and softened his tone:

"Mian'er, your third uncle didn't mean anything by saying this."

I just want to tell you that the blood flowing through your veins is extraordinary. Your mother is no ordinary person; behind her... is a power far beyond your imagination.

Your third uncle just hopes that you will be more careful and cautious in the future.

He looked intently at his nephew, who had grown up, his tone filled with both worry and expectation:

"Only when you become strong can you search for and explore your own origins, and only then will you be qualified to explore the whereabouts of your relatives!"

Go find the truth of what happened back then! Until then, survival is the top priority.

Upon hearing this, Lin Fengmian nodded heavily.

He took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart, his voice steady and firm:

"Third Uncle, don't worry."

I will definitely find out the truth of what happened back then, and then I will find my mother and rescue her!

And my father! I won't let a single one of those who killed him go!

As he spoke, his eyes flashed with a chilling light, his killing intent concealed like a blade.

He has never been a kind-hearted person; his experience as an orphan in his previous life made him cherish the hard-won family affection even more.

Since he has been given this life to his parents, he will protect them to the very end.

The Red Lotus Immortal stood quietly to the side the whole time.

She was used to Lin Fengmian's cheerful and unrestrained demeanor.

I had never seen him with such a heavy and profound expression.

Hearing about his tragic past, I felt an overwhelming pang of heartache.

A rare tenderness appeared on that usually aloof and reserved face.

She subconsciously reached out and gently grasped Lin Fengmian's hand, which was hanging by his side, her fingertips applying slight pressure as if trying to transfer her warmth to him.

Like a submissive wife, she leaned against him, softly comforting him, though she didn't say much.

But that gentle voice and concerned eyes were warmer than any words.

Lin Fengmian glanced at her, and the gloom in his heart dissipated slightly. He took her hand in his and gently squeezed it.

He then turned to his third uncle and said, "Third Uncle, there's one more thing I'd like to ask you."

Lin Yunpeng looked at him holding Honglian's hand tightly, and then at Honglian's concerned expression.

Suddenly understanding dawned on him, and he nodded happily: "Go on."

Lin Fengmian said solemnly:

"Our Lin family can no longer stay in Qingyun City. Those I've offended might take their anger out on the family."

I request that you immediately gather all members of the Lin clan and accompany me to the Hehuan Sect for resettlement. I possess Luoyun Peak, a vast area sufficient to house the entire Lin family.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yunpeng nodded in agreement without the slightest hesitation.

"Don't worry! Uncle will take care of it right away!"

He turned to leave, but then turned back and looked Honglian up and down.

The third uncle became more and more satisfied as he looked at it.

This woman was stunningly beautiful and had an extraordinary temperament. What was most remarkable was the tenderness and affection in her eyes when she looked at her nephew.

He couldn't help but pat Lin Fengmian on the shoulder and chuckled softly:

"Kid, you're quite the ladies' man!"

He clicked his tongue twice, his face full of mischief:

"This is really... a fairy!"

Lin Fengmian chuckled twice and touched his nose.

If Third Uncle knew that he would have a senior sister, a supreme elder, and even... cough cough, in the sect at that time...

Wouldn't they be too shocked to speak since they are all their Daoist partners?

Honglian Zhenren naturally heard those words, and her pretty face immediately turned bright red, even her ears turned crimson.

Where has she ever experienced something like this?

Considering her status as the other party's senior martial arts master, she felt like a newlywed bride meeting the parents.

I felt incredibly awkward and stood there helplessly, not knowing where to look.

Fortunately, she was a Golden Core cultivator who had seen many grand occasions. She calmed herself slightly and gave Lin Yunpeng a graceful curtsy.