The Lin Family Is Willing to Back You!

Looking at Li Guanqi, Lin Wujiu was deeply moved. From the moment he had first met Li Guanqi, the young man had struck him as decisive, ruthless, deeply calculating, and never one to reveal what was on his mind. Yet now, he saw an entirely different side of Li Guanqi. Lin Wujiu had no idea what price had to be paid to nurture and sustain such a badly damaged soul for so long, but he knew it was definitely no simple task. A wave of profound emotion washed over Lin Wujiu, and the respect in his eyes deepened. Lin Jinting pondered in silence for a moment before turning to Lin Wujiu and speaking softly. "Go fetch your Third Uncle and Sixth Uncle. Tell them I need to see them about some business." Lin Wujiu frowned slightly, not understanding why his father was sending him away, but he did not refuse. He stood and left the room. Once they were the only two left, Li Guanqi composed himself and took the initiative to speak. "Uncle Lin, please speak freely if there is something on your mind." The corners of Lin Jinting's lips curled upward, his gaze upon Li Guanqi shifting repeatedly. *Smart. Far too smart.* Lin Jinting gestured for Li Guanqi to drink some tea, then lifted his own teacup and took a sip. With both hands tucked into his sleeves, the man finally spoke at an unhurried pace. "Over the past year or so, Chuanqing has sent me quite a few messages regarding you." "To be honest, it was the first time I had ever heard him praise someone without holding back." "I also learned how you and Wujiu came to know each other." Li Guanqi said nothing, quietly waiting for what would follow. A compelling light flickered in Lin Jinting's tiger-like eyes, his voice low and rich as he spoke, his fingers lightly tapping the tabletop. "Qi Mobai was someone you met by chance, yet you dared to wager on Chuanqing's temperament." "You value loyalty and righteousness, but I am very curious. Why did you dare approach Lin Chuanqing in the first place, and why didn't you just ask Wujiu to step in on your behalf?" Li Guanqi answered truthfully. "The reason I dared to approach Senior Lin Chuanqing was that Yuxu City is well-governed both within and without, and the common folk harbor no resentment." "From this, one could tell that the city lord himself is upright, and those beneath him follow his example." "As for why I didn't go directly to Wujiu, it was precisely because I treat him as a friend. There was no need to drag him into troubled waters." "Between Senior Lin Chuanqing and me, it could at most be considered a transaction. Win or lose, I was prepared to bear the consequences alone." Concealed within his sleeves, Lin Jinting's hands curled slightly. While his face remained impassive, a sharp gleam flashed through the depths of his eyes! *This young man... possesses exceptional character and deep cunning!* *Under those circumstances, he actually came up with the idea of turning Qi Mobai into an alchemist and exchanging value for value!* *Where did he get such confidence? Yet the outcome unfolded exactly as he had envisioned.* *Rather than saying there is a streak of gambling in his nature, it would be truer to say he had prepared for every outcome from the start—everything fell within his expectations!* *A mind as sharp as a demon, and monstrous talent to match!* Lin Jinting probed no further, merely letting out a soft sigh. "Wujiu is no longer a child. If he wishes to succeed me in the future, his cultivation realm must surpass mine." "However... the world of cultivation is fraught with treachery. Everyone fends for themselves, and selfishness is the way most people scrape by." A trace of nostalgia colored the man's voice, as though he were reminiscing about his own past. "I don't have boundless ability. I can protect him for ten years, a hundred years, but I cannot protect him for a lifetime." "Wujiu may seem aloof on the surface, but deep down his nature is innocent and naive. Those thoughts that seem mature are merely a facade of nonchalance he forces himself to put on." Hearing this, Li Guanqi recalled the moment they drew their swords in the secret realm. After removing the fourth seal from his gilded ancient rings, Lin Wujiu had immediately called out for Li Guanqi to slash faster if anything went wrong... When it came to human nature, Lin Wujiu truly had experienced far too little. He had naively believed that relying on his status as the Lin family's eldest young master would allow him to walk Li Guanqi and Qisha away under the watchful eyes of the Tianhua Sword Sect. Back then, Chen Tianhua had definitely harbored murderous intent. After all, Lin Wujiu had not brought a Dao protector. If he died there, no one outside would have known. Had Lin Ruhu of the Lin family not arrived in time, their fates would have likely been sealed. Lin Wujiu had simply been overconfident, believing the Lin family's name alone could suppress everything in Qinzhou. If they had been out in the open under the eyes of countless cultivators, Chen Tianhua naturally would not have dared to commit murder. Yet Lin Wujiu had forgotten that in an enclosed space, human nature often breaks through all restraints. Lin Jinting slowly rose to his feet. Seeing this, Li Guanqi stood up as well. The imposing aura around the man gradually faded, replaced by the earnest, heartfelt tone of a father. "I know you harbor great ambitions and carry many burdens; you will never willingly bind yourself to one place." "Therefore, there are certain things I will not say." Li Guanqi smiled faintly at his words. Had Lin Jinting formally asked him to stay, it truly would have been difficult to refuse. Yet not only did the man refrain from asking him to stay, he did not use the matter of Li Nanting to leverage him either. Lin Jinting clasped his hands and slowly bowed. "In the future, when Wujiu roams the world, it would be best if he could travel alongside you." "If that is not possible, please teach him more, and lend him a hand when you are able." "I, Lin Jinting, thank you on behalf of my son." Seeing him bow, Li Guanqi moved swiftly to sidestep the gesture, only to find himself held in place by a gentle force, forced to accept the bow in full. Helpless, Li Guanqi could only return the bow with a bitter smile. "Uncle Lin, why must you do this... If Wujiu finds out, he will overthink it." "Regardless of whether you shared this heartfelt talk today, I had long considered Wujiu a close friend in my heart." "If anything happens in the future, I certainly will not stand idly by." Lin Jinting laughed heartily. After both took their seats, he chuckled softly. "I know, but I still wanted to say these words." He lifted his eyes toward Li Guanqi, his magnetic voice carrying a calm weight. "You have only just arrived in the Immortal Realm, and your foundation is still shallow." "The Lin family is willing to back you!" Li Guanqi drew in a sharp breath, his heart tightening. The weight of these words was immense... What did this signify? As long as Lin Jinting made this known, even if Li Guanqi stood directly before Chen Tianhua, the sect master would not dare lay a single finger on him! For a moment, Li Guanqi felt utterly at a loss for words. He was inclined to decline such overwhelming generosity. After all, accepting favors bound one's hands. Once interests became entangled, the two parties would be tied together. Lin Jinting seemed to have anticipated this as well. He waved his hand with a smile. "Don't think too much of it. I won't ask you to take on a titular role like a consecrated elder in the Lin family." "In fact, this doesn't even need to be tied to the Lin family as a whole; I, Lin Jinting, can support you privately." "The Lin family will not demand anything of you. Consider it forming a good karmic bond, or making an investment." Li Guanqi smiled wryly. "Uncle Lin, I know your intentions are good..." "However..." Li Guanqi scratched his head, spreading his hands candidly. "However, I am born to stir up trouble; I attract trouble far too easily." "If I act without regard for the consequences in the future, I fear I would drag the Lin family down with me."