The man laughing heartily was now at the Eight-layer Realm and also a former subordinate of Lin Xiao. Even when he was at the Sixth Layer, he encouraged Lin Xiao not to be discouraged, saying that perhaps one might find the Dao overnight.
At that time, mainly because the family had not yet given up on Lin Xiao, even though he held some grudges and was of a higher realm than Lin Xiao, he did not dare to act rashly, fearing that Lin Xiao might indeed make a breakthrough and advance by leaps and bounds, thus there was no need to offend someone without good cause.
But now things were different, the elder personally proclaimed that there was no hope for him, and even his engagement had been annulled. Such a man, merely at the Third Stage, there was no need to be afraid anymore.
On the contrary, he was now the one with the most talent in the family!
"Lin Dao, you've done well. The family's hopes are now placed upon you," the elder said with a smile.