Chapter 260：Another year

The crowd all looked at Nalan Xiong. At this moment, he was cutting off his own blood vessels. 

Self-inflicted death. The lord of Yangzhou City, the dignified one, would choose to commit suicide in front of Lin Feng to apologize. 

Not long ago, he and his prospective son-in-law, Jiu Gao Xia, asked Lin Feng to come and apologize in person. 

"Father!" Seeing that Nalan Xiong's meridians were constantly breaking and making cracking sounds, Nalan Feng's complexion turned deathly pale and she expressed her despair. 

"Lin Feng, I'll do as you wish and take my own life. However, the people in my city lord's mansion are innocent. Also, my daughter. I hope you can spare her." 

Nalan Xiongtuo let out a voice, then roared in anger. His body made a cracking sound, and then his gaze became unfocused, slowly falling down. 

Nalan Xiong, the mastermind of Yangzhou City, took his own life merely because of a single word from Lin Feng. This is the intimidation brought about by the overwhelming power. Lin Feng wanted him dead, but he dared not defy her. If he didn't die, he was afraid that Lin Feng would, in a fit of rage, massacre the City Lord's Mansion. 

Today, Lin Feng, the leader of the City Lord's Mansion, was too sharp and fierce, like a drawn-out sword. No one could stop him. Whoever tried to stop him seemed as if he was about to kill them. 

Nalan Xiong, he must die. 

If he refused, he would die. If he agreed, he would also die. Therefore, in the end, he agreed and chose to commit suicide, hoping to save others. 

"The people from the Lord Mayor's residence have no ill will towards me. I can spare them. But Nalan Feng? How can I forgive her?" 

Looking at Nalan Xiong's corpse, Lin Feng said calmly, "Just because of some minor conflicts in the tavern, Nalan Feng sent someone to assassinate me late at night, almost taking my life. Although last time I saved Nalan Feng from being killed by using her as a hostage, I didn't harm her. It was like I made amends. But now, this woman doesn't seem to have learned her lesson. She's arrogant and disrespectful. She thinks that by relying on Dujiu Xiaoye, she can do whatever she wants. I, Lin Feng, am very unhappy." 

In the past over a year since he came to this world, Lin Feng's so-called kind thoughts, his weakness and indecision have all been polished away. Now, he is ruthless and domineering. What he thinks in his heart, he will do. Even killing people. 

All one desires is to remain true to one's original heart. 

Everyone's eyes flickered. Lin Feng, it seemed, still wasn't going to let go of Nalan Feng. 

Holding her father's body, Nalan Feng's eyes were bloodshot red as she stared at Lin Feng. Because of him, Liao Xiu had his arm chopped off. Her father died and she held a burning hatred towards Lin Feng. 

"Don't look at me like that. In the past, when you were about to kill me because of a minor dispute, did you think about me? Now, I'm giving you another chance. Just destroy your cultivation by yourself. I won't interfere in the slightest." 

There was no great turmoil in Lin Feng's eyes. Even though Nalan Feng's gaze was filled with hatred, he asked himself if he could live up to his conscience. If he viewed the situation from another angle, Nalan Feng and his daughter would be even more vicious towards him. 

Since this woman is always so proud and thinks herself superior to others, then let her give up her cultivation and become an ordinary person from now on. 

"Come on, I don't have time to look into your eyes." Lin Feng said coldly as he watched Nalan Feng staring at him intently. "Back then, when she was so domineering and wanted to take my life, did she never think that this would turn out like this?" 

Even if the landscape changes, one's character is hard to alter. Don't underestimate the youth! 

"Good, good..." Nalan Feng's face turned pale. Her arm suddenly swung towards her Dantian, and there was a dull thud. Her essence qi leaked out. Nalan Feng's complexion became even paler, and her breathing became weak. 

The daughter of the noblest family in Yangzhou City became a cripple from that moment on. Not for any other reason, but because she had offended Lin Feng. She had once intended to kill him. 

Seeing that Nalan Feng had given up her cultivation, Lin Feng put the mask back on his face. The magnificent steed slowly turned around. A calm voice came out of his mouth. 

"Bojun, you stay here with your men and take charge of the City Lord's Mansion. From now on, this place will be used for military garrison. The rest of you, follow me." 

As soon as the words were spoken, Lin Feng mounted his horse and rode off, looking extremely cool and composed. 

The rumbling sound of hooves echoed again. The crimson-blooded cavalrymen galloped towards the direction outside the city lord's residence. In no time, they vanished from the sight of the crowd. 

However, the gazes of all the people remained fixed on those vanished horsemen. In their minds, there were still lingering shadows that refused to fade away. 

Lin Feng led the crowd away. Where are they going? 

"Lin family, it must be the Lin family!" 

Many people have come up with the same thought in their minds. Back then, it was the Lin family that took over Lin Feng's residence and became the family. Now, Lin Feng has returned forcefully and become the leader of the Red Blood Sect, ruling the city of Yangzhou. First, he came to the city lord's mansion, severed the arm of Du Jiu Xiao, killed the city lord Nalan Xiong, and deprived Nalan Feng of his cultivation. Although Lin Feng didn't use his hands from beginning to end, everything was decided by him. 

Nowadays, Lin Feng has determined the fates of the people in the Lord's Mansion and also controls the fates of all the people in Yangzhou City. How could he not go to Lin Family? That would be to expel him from Lin Family! 

At this moment, the Lin family was not as bustling and grand as the Nalan family of the city lord, nor did they hold such elaborate banquets. However, the Lin family was still very lively and bustling. 

On the eve of the Lunar New Year, the annual gathering of the Lin family was proceeding as usual. 

Around Lin Family's Training Ground, some elders of various families watched the sparring and fighting among the younger members of the Lin Family, and their faces all showed deep smiles. 

The descendants of the Lin family are all outstanding, each with remarkable talent. It's like a flourishing garden. These elders of the Lin family seem to have witnessed the rise of their family. 

"Master of the house, Qianqian is truly the most talented young prodigy in the history of the Lin family. Not only does she possess the dual-origin martial spirit soul (one for ice and one for fire), but she is so young yet has already reached the level of the fourth stage of the Spirit Martial Realm. She is even catching up with me, the elder. It's estimated that she won't take long to surpass me. This is truly something to celebrate!" 

On the grandstand, an elder sat beside Lin Daoba, his voice full of flattery. But Lin Daoba himself, his face was covered with smiles. 

Lin Qian was praised by others. As a father, he naturally felt honored and proud. When others praised Lin Qian, it was as if they were praising him. 

"Right, Lin Qian is exceptionally talented. No one can manage to make a move against her. Such a rare occurrence happens only once in a hundred years. She is truly a genius, surpassing all others." 

"Back then, that Lin Hai was hailed as Lin Family's prodigy. But compared with Qian Qian, he was way off the mark. And Lin Feng, the one who was expelled from the family, was just a useless nobody. I have no idea if he's dead or not." 

Many people flattered Lin Qian, praising her to the skies and beyond. She was so outstanding that no one could match her. She was so blatant in telling lies. Back then, Lin Feng shone brightly in the martial arts competition in Yangzhou City. Everyone knew that Lin Qian was no match for Lin Feng. That young man who was expelled from the Lin family was undoubtedly as talented as Lin Qian. 

However, no one would compare them like this. Lin Qian has the same origin for her spiritual ability as Ice and Fire, and she is a disciple of Snow Moon Holy Academy. How could Lin Feng be compared to Lin Qian? Even if Lin Feng won against Lin Qian by chance back then, he would surely have been left far behind by now. Who knows where he is hiding in the corner. 

Lin Daoba was in high spirits, his face beaming with smiles that seemed to bloom like flowers. He said with a smile, "Not at all. The descendants of the Lin family are all diligent and hardworking, and they are all very good." 

"Even so, this is not because the master of the house has been good at imparting teachings. It's far from what Lin Hai could have achieved. Lin Hai, he has brought about a setback to my Lin family. Moreover, the son he has raised is not loyal or filial. He is a rebellious fellow." 

"Ha ha!" 

Lin Daobaishao gave a faint smile and said, "Lin Feng and Lin Hai, how can they be compared with Qianqian and me? They are not worthy." 

"Right, they don't deserve it." Someone chimed in immediately. 

This time, they were not aware that beyond their Lin family's mansion, there was a figure standing at the entrance, with a delicate and gentle gaze and a calm complexion. 

"Lin Mansion!" 

He raised his head and two large characters were clearly imprinted in his vision. Looking at the familiar thing before him, Lin Feng's calm heart also slightly fluctuated. 

Here, it was once his home as well. 

"Today must be the Lin family's annual gathering day, right?" 

Lin Feng murmured to himself in his heart, let out a long breath, and then stepped forward. Lin Feng stepped into this place that he hadn't been to for a long time. 

"Stop!" 

The guards of Lin's mansion saw Lin Feng and stopped him. They said coldly, "Who are you?" 

Looking at the two strange guards, Lin Feng gave a faint smile at the corner of his mouth: "My name is Lin Feng!" 

"Lin Feng?" 

A hint of confusion appeared in their eyes. They had been visiting the Lin family for half a year, but they had never heard of Lin Feng before. 

Is there anyone named Lin Feng in the Lin family? 

"They don't know each other." The two exchanged glances and blocked the way, preventing Lin Feng from entering. 

"You'll get to know each other soon." 

Lin Feng smiled. Then, those two felt as if a gentle breeze was passing by them. Immediately, their eyes widened and vanished. In that brief moment just now, Lin Feng disappeared right in front of them and stepped into the mansion, like a gust of wind.