Lin Zhan's face darkened. What did he mean by "comforting words"?
"That's true, our ancestors really did have a Supreme expert!" Lin Zhan continued in a deep voice.
Being questioned by outsiders was one thing, but being questioned by his own son was another. Lin Zhan felt his authority had been greatly challenged.
Alas, he couldn't spank Lin Dong like he did when he was little.
Then, Lin Zhan recounted his family history to Lin Dong.
Lin Ao, an ancestor of the Lin family, was a supreme being who was only one step away from becoming a quasi-emperor. He was immensely powerful, but unfortunately, he was attacked by enemies from all sides.
As a result, he suffered incurable Dao injuries. Afterward, Lin Ao left his bloodline in Tianfeng City and then passed away.
His remains were buried in the ancestral land.
Lin Dong's heart stirred, and he then said, "Could the rewards of the Dynasty Grand Competition be related to the Supreme?"
Lin Zhan scratched his head and replied, "I don't know. However, if one can enter the ancestral land, there's a chance to inherit our ancestor's legacy! And to enter the ancestral land, one must rank in the top three of the Dynasty Grand Competition. This is an ancestral decree, and no one can violate it."
Lin Dong narrowed his eyes. Since that was the case, he would go and see.
In any case, this competition was merely a formality for him.
With his strength, who could stop him? Lin Dong shook his head and then began to chat with his father about other matters.
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Time slowly passed.
News of the Tianfeng Dynasty Grand Competition spread throughout Tianfeng City.
After all, this was the highest-level competition in the Tianfeng Dynasty.
Furthermore, all participants were members of the royal family and clan descendants with exceptional talent.
In a tavern in Tianfeng City.
Jiang Li, dressed in a luxurious brocade robe, sat by a window on the second floor, savoring fine wine and delicacies.
The tavern was bustling with people discussing matters or feasting.
Jiang Li quietly observed his surroundings in the tavern.
Most of the people in Tianfeng City were ordinary individuals, with a small number of Body Tempering and Qi Gathering realm cultivators.
The entire Tianfeng City, under the rule of the Tianfeng Dynasty, presented a scene of peace and prosperity.
Everywhere was filled with lively chatter and vibrant activity.
Jiang Li, as he walked along, found no special opportunities, and the city seemed no different from any ordinary city.
After drinking his fill, Jiang Li left the tavern, preparing to check other parts of Tianfeng City.
The streets of Tianfeng City.
Jiang Li released his spiritual power to scan his surroundings as he walked through the streets.
"I heard the rewards for this Dynasty Grand Competition are exceptionally generous. The Emperor has even offered a Profound-grade martial art..."
"What? A Profound-grade martial art? The Emperor is actually willing to offer something like that..."
"I heard the royal family has produced a genius this time, with extremely strong talent and ability. It's just a matter of the Emperor moving things around to offer a Profound-grade martial art..."
"That's not necessarily true. I heard that the third prince's son, Lin Dong, has also learned profound techniques from the Yellow Spring Demonic Sect and is very powerful..."
"How can he be stronger than the Emperor? It's only been a few years..."
"Yes, yes. If I were the Emperor, I could give martial arts to whomever I pleased. Why even have a competition..."
...
...
Numerous discussions could be heard from the surroundings.
Jiang Li's heart stirred. That's right, he just needed to control the entire royal family. Why overthink things?
Then he could directly follow Lin Dong into the ancestral land.
Jiang Li's mind suddenly became active. He almost forgot that he was a disciple of a demonic sect.
Following that, Jiang Li concealed his figure and headed towards the direction of the royal palace.
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Qingyang Sect.
In a room decorated with an abundance of pink.
Luxurious and precious furniture was placed everywhere.
A peerless beauty in a simple dress gazed at a portrait on the table, smiling foolishly.
The portrait was none other than Jiang Li.
"Jiang Li, it's the fourth day since I last saw you. I miss you so much. Do you miss me?" Li Qin murmured softly, looking at the portrait on the table.
If she had known, she would have gone to the Yellow Spring Demonic Sect with Jiang Li for a few days.
Li Qin pouted, her mind filled with thoughts of Jiang Li.
That's right, I can go to the Yellow Spring Demonic Sect to find Jiang Li. Li Qin seemed to have an idea, her eyes lighting up.
"Xiao Qin, what are you doing?" Just as Li Qin was lost in thought, a kind voice sounded from outside the room.
Li Qin quickly put away the portrait on the table and then took out a martial arts manual from the side, pretending to be deep in thought.
"Grandpa, I'm reading!" Li Qin said, her face not blushing.
As soon as Li Qin finished speaking, an elder with a celestial air, dressed in a green Daoist robe, slowly entered.
The elder was Li Qin's grandfather, the Grand Elder of Qingyang Sect, Li Qingyuan.
"Grandpa, do you need me for something?" Li Qin asked, her eyes fixed on the martial arts manual in her hands.
"Qin'er, you're holding the book upside down!" Li Qingyuan said with a wry smile, looking at the extremely focused Li Qin before him.
Li Qingyuan's words clearly reached Li Qin's ears.
Li Qin then looked at the manual and found that she was indeed holding it upside down. Her face instantly flushed crimson.
"Grandpa, you're bullying me again..." Li Qin then snorted, looking extremely angry.
Li Qingyuan's face almost turned green. She claimed he was bullying her even though she was holding the book upside down... This granddaughter was truly difficult to raise...
"Alright, alright, Grandpa is wrong. Grandpa misread it, you're not holding it upside down!" the elder sighed.
As soon as Li Qingyuan finished speaking, Li Qin's expression returned to normal, and she pouted, "Since Grandpa sincerely admits his mistake, I'll forgive you one more time!"
Li Qingyuan smiled, his eyes filled with tenderness.
"Grandpa, weren't you in seclusion? Why are you out again?" Li Qin then asked.
A hint of complexity flashed in Li Qingyuan's eyes, and he cautiously said, "I heard that Xiao Qin went out to play a few days ago and made a good friend from a demonic sect!"
Li Qin's heart tightened, and her expression became unnatural. "Grandpa, who told you that nonsense? I've always been in Qingyang Sect and haven't gone out..."
"Your senior brother Cao Rong told me!" Li Qingyuan then said.
Li Qin's face darkened. She knew he was telling on her. She would never help him again.
"Grandpa, I... he didn't hurt me. We're just friends!" Li Qin then lowered her head and said.
Li Qingyuan's expression was somewhat complex. When he learned this news from Cao Rong, Li Qingyuan didn't really believe it.
However, looking at his granddaughter's current demeanor, Li Qingyuan was no ordinary person. He understood all sorts of expressions and saw a hint of longing in Li Qin's eyes at a glance.
"Do you like that friend?" Li Qingyuan continued to press, staring intently at Li Qin.
Li Qin's pretty face blushed, like a young girl in love whose secret had been exposed.
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