Villains: Starting with the Landlady

"My surname is Ling, and my given name is Yun."

"Young friend Ling is truly remarkable." Lin Feng looked up at the sky above him, as if he were seeing a brilliant cosmic constellation.

Others' luck either manifests as various animals, or, more powerfully, as legendary mythical beasts, with the dragon at its head, including jiaolong, youlong, zhenlong, and so on.

However, what he saw above Lingyun's head was the universe and stars that encompassed all laws and things in the world!

This is not in the same league as the others at all. Although the young man's strength is currently inferior to his, he dares not be careless in the slightest.

"Young friend Ling, have you had some friction with my two disciples?"

“One of them is someone I currently work with on a company, and we’re on fairly friendly terms. The other one…” Ling Yun paused, put down his teacup, “went astray and was brought to justice.”

"Zhao Qian himself originally possessed the potential to soar like a dragon, but he was too arrogant and rude. However, he had some talent, and I originally intended to teach him superior ancient martial arts to temper his character first, and then teach him carefully after his rough edges had been smoothed out. But he left the mountain ahead of schedule..."

Lin Feng seemed to have anticipated this. Let alone his good-for-nothing disciple, even if he really wanted to confront Ling Yun, he would probably be defeated: "Moreover, I saw long ago that his fate was fraught with darkness, and in the end, I couldn't avoid it."

"Elder Lin, you are no ordinary person either. Could you tell me what the world was like before the Qin Dynasty?"

"Hahaha, young friend Ling is truly amusing. I, old man Lin, have only lived a few more years, but the Great Qin Dynasty has a history of over two thousand years. How would I know!"

Lin Feng shook his head, sipped his tea, and avoided the topic.

"Your strength has surpassed the limits of ancient martial arts, and you have embarked on the path of immortality. Do you really not know what happened in the past?"

"The path to immortality?" Lin Feng sighed. "The limits of mortals are merely the starting point of that vast Great Dao. How dare we claim to have embarked on the path to immortality?"

"Mr. Lin, let's be frank."

Ling Yun silently took out a gun and began loading bullets in front of him: "Don't worry, it's just a .45 caliber. If I shoot you in the head, it will just explode. Don't worry about the pain afterwards. You'll pass away peacefully."

Insert the magazine, release the safety, and chamber a round—all in one smooth motion.

"You can gamble on whether you can dodge it, but I have seven shots. If you get hit by even one, with your current strength, you will definitely die."

The air froze for a few seconds, then Lin Feng's old face blossomed like a chrysanthemum.

"Haha, I was just joking. Come on, young friend Ling, have some tea first, and I'll tell you slowly!"

Chapter 190 The World of the Past

"The world was once wonderful, including the legendary path of immortality, which had complete lineages and sects."

"Unfortunately, that great emperor and that overlord have buried all of this. People only think it's a myth, but it's all true."

Lin Feng picked up his teacup, took a sip, and continued, "Back then, how could ancient martial arts families dare to call themselves aristocratic? They were just martial arts practiced by ordinary people who couldn't attain immortality and used them to strengthen their bodies. It was a time of great diversity, with various competitions and rankings spontaneously organized by the people, which were quite exciting."

"Back then, the immortal sects held a transcendent status. They monopolized the mountains and forests rich in spiritual energy, and it was impossible to get close to them even if you were dozens of miles away, otherwise you would be dead on the spot."

"They establish themselves as immortals and look down on the mortal world. Even those who have just begun to cultivate Qi or become cultivators dare to treat human life as worthless. If their disciples come to a mortal country, the local city lord must lead troops to welcome them. If they are negligent, they will be beheaded."

Ling Yun felt a little uncomfortable after hearing this, but it also confirmed that saying.

Those who cultivate immortality are no longer human, just as fish that have come ashore are no longer fish.

"Were the monarchs of those countries also oppressed by them?"

"Naturally, the wars between these countries are all under the control of the sects, and the so-called kings are nothing more than pawns. Once you reach that position, you will know more and feel more desperate. Many kings have tried to resist, but the final result is... the destruction of their country."

"Old Lin, is the King of Qin the same?"

Mentioning that great emperor of all time, Lin Feng perked up: "That's how it was at first. But during the Warring States period, ordinary people also extracted the essence from ancient martial arts, and under the guidance of several extraordinary talents, they broke through that barrier!"

"Entering the Dao through martial arts!"

"As more and more generals and warriors began to pursue their unorthodox martial arts, the sects that felt threatened made their move."

"The strength that those martial arts masters are so proud of can only be used against novice cultivators, and they eventually perish under the combined attack of the ever-changing spells and magical artifacts."

"They simply dispatched outer disciples and completely crushed the nascent martial arts!"

"However, those cultivators were once subjects of various countries, with families and backgrounds. Before truly embarking on the path of immortality, they were not able to completely sever their emotions, and a portion of their martial arts remained."

"When the King of Qin was young, he witnessed these things and by chance saved a martial arts master, which planted a seed in his heart."

"When he finished his time as a hostage and returned to Qin, he began to work hard and gradually climbed to the throne. At first, no one paid any attention to him as a prince, but by the time he rose to power, it was too late. He did not show off his talents right away, but secretly cultivated a large number of assassins, all of whom were skilled in martial arts."

"When the King of Qin began to sweep across the six kingdoms, those sects only glanced at it and thought it was just a game for mortals. What difference would it make if he unified the world?"

"But when the King of Qin led his army to attack the sects that held power behind the Qin state, those high and mighty cultivators realized that the mortal emperor they looked down upon possessed such abilities!"

"The King of Qin's elite warriors are numerous and extremely powerful. Moreover, they are fearless in the face of death! When it comes to a fight between those high-ranking cultivators of similar strength, they are often no match for them and perish one after another."

"Those so-called great powers and old immortals have long since disappeared. The strongest remaining ones are only the original middle and upper levels, and they cannot last long under the barrage of the God-Breaking Crossbow."

"The Great Qin gradually eroded the resources of the immortal sects, and combined the power of the world to force those sects to close their doors and retreat into seclusion, or even hide in the deep mountains and forests, never to emerge from the world again."

"Afterwards, the King of Qin truly secured his rule over the country, and history calls it—the Immortal Qin!"

After speaking, Lin Feng couldn't help but clench his fist. After all, this was an epic tale belonging to mortals, a symbol of their breaking free from the predetermined class system, and ultimately, they succeeded!

But why has this history been distorted so much that even the Dao of Immortality is no longer known to the public?

"What happens after that?"

"And then?" Lin Feng sighed. "The rest of the story is pretty much the same. The King of Qin was afraid that someone like him would emerge from the common people and overthrow his rule, so he confiscated all the weapons in the land and made them into twelve bronze statues. Then, he forbade the people from practicing martial arts, confiscated rare books and stored them in the Epang Palace, and burned books and buried scholars alive..."

"But the world believes in cause and effect, and the cycle of nature. The King of Qin's fortune was limited, and he had already done far beyond the limits of his fortune. He had clearly entered the path of martial arts, yet he passed away quietly at the age of fifty. The Qin Dynasty ended after the Second Emperor, and the world was in turmoil. That overlord could have seized the Mandate of Heaven, but he burned down the Epang Palace, resulting in the loss of a large number of rare books. His mistake was even greater than that of the First Emperor."

"In the end, he too was abandoned by fate, and Emperor Gaozu of Han succeeded him. But he came from humble origins, and although he fabricated many myths and legends to highlight his extraordinary nature, there were still traces to follow. In addition, since the Qin state was able to be destroyed, he was afraid of the existence of people like Xiang Yu, and further rewrote history, leading to the successive demise of the immortal and martial arts paths."

"The ancient martial arts that have survived to this day are nothing more than methods for strengthening the body, and are considered low-class. They even call themselves aristocratic families, living in seclusion and avoiding the world. They are nothing special!"

Hearing Lin Feng mock those ancient martial arts families, Ling Yun didn't feel much. Instead, he smiled slightly, drank the tea that had gone cold, and then poured himself another cup.

"So, has Elder Lin now entered the Dao through martial arts, or has he glimpsed the path to immortality?"

"The defeat of Xiang Yu and Emperor Gaozu of Han was even more severe than that of Qin Shi Huang, so the path of martial arts was basically shut down unless a genius emerged to break the mold. I only stumbled upon the immortal techniques by chance, and I am just an insignificant ant."

After he finished speaking, he glanced at Ling Yun, only to see the young man shake his head indifferently.

"Even if those immortal sects were to return, they would still perish under the onslaught of today's high-tech weapons."

"Absolutely." Lin Feng affirmed. After all, since the advent of the atomic bomb, modern technological weapons have become increasingly exaggerated, capable of precise strikes across thousands of kilometers and leveling cities with a mere flick of the finger. Even the legendary end of the immortal path doesn't possess such exaggerated capabilities.

"Thank you so much, Elder Lin."

Ling Yun stood up and pushed the bullets out of the pistol, which relieved Lin Feng.

Before he left, Ling Yun suddenly turned around and glanced at him.

"If one day in the future, sects reappear, which side will you stand on?"

"I will stand firmly on the side of the country!"

Lin Feng's gaze was firm as he spoke, almost as if he wanted to salute, and Ling Yun also smiled as he descended the mountain.

Chapter 191 Mysterious Past

After Ling Yun got into the car, Ling Yaxuan and the other two girls all looked at him.

"Boss, did you get the answer you wanted?"

"I suppose so, but it's just a rough record. It's a story passed down orally, so we don't know how much of it is true."

Ling Yun didn't entirely believe it. After all, such a wonderful world couldn't be summarized in a concise account; he would have to discover it for himself.

"So, are you going home now?"

"Take me to where Bellamy and the others are staying."

Ling Yaxuan sat up straight and started driving, while Ling Ruoxue and Ling Mengxi hugged him on either side, their lips close to his...

After getting out of the car, Ling Yun smiled and went to greet the women who had changed their appearance drastically.

The women of the Fairy Spirit Realm were quite open-minded and quickly surrounded him. Led by Lyle, the girls chattered excitedly about their shopping spree and showed Ling Yun the jewelry they had bought.

Bellamy and Su Qingya stood together, watching the scene below with smiles on their lips.

"Thank you so much, Sister Su, for today."

"It's alright, we're family now, no need to be so polite."

Bellamy took a deep breath, her full breasts trembling slightly: "I heard that you raised Lord Lingyun?"

"Yes, it was amazing back then..."

As she recounted her story, Bellamy frowned, asking in confusion, "The jade pendant disappeared right after the name was chosen?"

"It's quite a coincidence," Su Qingya said, arms crossed, her smile unwavering. "Initially, we definitely wanted to name him after the Su family, but unfortunately, the jade pendant would always suddenly appear in a conspicuous place when we were discussing names. At first, we thought it was a prank, but then we realized something was wrong and tried calling him Lingyun, and the jade pendant disappeared."

"Lord Lingyun is quite extraordinary. His past and future will probably far exceed your understanding."

"Did you guys touch me even more deeply?" Su Qingya asked half-jokingly.

"Such methods could probably only have been accomplished by some powerful beings thousands of years ago. It's a pity we stayed in the secret realm for too long and have no idea what exactly happened."

Su Qingya nodded and looked at Ling Yun walking towards them, saying, "No matter what, even if his biological mother comes, she won't be able to take my Xiao Yun away from me."

“If you give birth to someone but don’t raise them, you can repay them by cutting off a finger; but if you raise someone before they are born, you will never forget it. You have done more than their birth mother.”

"Thank you for understanding me."

"Hehe, I was just saying it from the heart, after all, I also have a daughter."

Ling Yun walked up to the two women, hugged them tightly, and kissed each of them on the cheek.

"Come in, let me see how your accommodations are."

Su Qingya and Bellamy exchanged a glance, then dismissed the other women and went to Bellamy's room.

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After everyone finished dinner that evening, Ling Yun checked the time and, seeing that it was almost time, returned to the villa with Su Qingya.

With only one day of holiday left, the two of them didn't plan to go back to the manor, as it would take several hours to travel there and back. They figured they might as well spend more time alone together.

After their pleasure subsided, Su Qingya told Ling Yun about her conversation with Bellamy.

"Qingya, don't worry. If my birth mother comes looking for me, I'll just give her some benefits and treat her like my own mother." Ling Yun hugged Su Qingya's delicate body and kissed her exquisite face. "But I will still stay with you and Jinyao. You are the most important people in my life."

"Ah."

Su Qingya stared at Ling Yun, suddenly feeling a bit scared, and hugged his waist tightly.

“Lingyun, at first I also thought that the myths my dad told me were all fake, but after meeting Bellamy, I’m worried… worried that your parents are very capable, the kind of capable that is beyond the comprehension of ordinary people, and that they can easily take you away.”

"Don't worry, I won't. I'll always be with you."

The two whispered sweet nothings to each other until Su Qingya fell asleep, at which point Ling Yun asked Xiao Na a question.

"Nana, I know there are some things you can't say directly, but can you tell me if my biological parents still exist?"

[Master, the birth mother you are looking for does not exist in this world. Don't worry, you will not be affected!]

"This world? Could it be that I am from a sub-world?"

Ling Yun stared at the pitch-black ceiling with his eyes open. Although he could see through the darkness, it seemed as if there was nothing in front of him.

No, that's beyond the scope of this question. You'll find out later, Master. Don't worry, your background is very powerful!

"Then I won't ask."

Ling Yun sighed, then held Su Qingya in his arms and slowly fell asleep.

The next morning, Su Qingya let out a long cry in the bathroom and slowly lay down on the sink. The young man behind her kissed her cheeks and neck passionately.

"Alright, Xiaoyun, I have to go to the company now. The cooperation with Junpeng has been put on the agenda recently, and I have a lot of things to do."

Ling Yun lingered around her slender waist for a while before reluctantly leaving.

Looking at the milk that had been accidentally spilled on the floor, Su Qingya complained about the waste. After cleaning it up, she took a shower, changed her clothes, and went out.

Ling Yun sat alone on the sofa at home. This time, worried that something might go wrong again, he sent a message to the women, saying that he was going into seclusion to cultivate and would report back when he returned safely.

Having witnessed Bellamy's amazing abilities and considering the unusual things Ling Yun usually showed, they assumed that Ling Yun was also extraordinary, so they didn't say much.

"Nana, get ready to enter the next world!"

This time, the delay was quite long. He could have entered on Thursday night, but because he was in the Immortal Spirit Realm, he only managed to adjust his mood and prepare for the challenge today.