GBP Chapter 218 I am not a member of the Lin family
Chapter 218 I am not a member of the Lin family
His father brought him back from the pile of dead bodies, and his father also taught him martial arts. How could he let his father down?
The family rod landed in Ji Yun's palm, but Ji Yun didn't dare to look up or even cry out in pain.
Later, Ji Yun and Lin Jingquan were thrown into the secret realm, where they worked together to capture a fourth-grade spirit beast before the matter was resolved.
After that, the two stopped lying, even to each other.
Two years later, on a stormy night.
"Brother, why do we have a demonic artifact in our house?" Lin Ce asked, his hands trembling as he looked at the Fallen God Bow, a demonic artifact, in the box.
The box was a family heirloom of the Lin family, reserved only for the head of the family. Lin Heng, as the head of the Lin family, had always kept the box in a secret room in his room, while Lin Ce had always been curious about what was inside. So, after accidentally discovering the box, he opened it.
"Snapped!"
Without saying a word, Lin Heng forcefully swung his hand, knocking Lin Ce to the ground.
"Big brother, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have opened the box. What should we do now? Is the Lin family finished?" Lin Ce cried out in despair, not daring to look Lin Heng in the eye.
The Demon Realm possesses three great demonic artifacts, said to be treasures left behind by ancient demon gods. The appearance of these artifacts always sparks a fierce battle among the demons. After nearly ten thousand years of conflict, the artifacts have long since been scattered across various regions, their whereabouts unknown.
However, as soon as the demonic artifact is created, its powerful demonic energy will attract all the demonic cultivators within a hundred miles.
As expected, powerful demonic energy emanated from the box, and hoarse shouts echoed around the Lin family.
"Take everyone from the Lin family and run! I'll cover the rear!" Lin Heng, carrying the Fallen God Bow, arrived at the Lin family compound.
Lin Ce looked worriedly in the direction Lin Heng had left and called for everyone in the Lin family to escape together.
Unfortunately, it's too late.
The demonic cultivators had already surrounded the Lin family. They were bloodthirsty and insane, killing people without any rationality.
Lin Ce was just a businessman with low cultivation; how could he possibly defeat a demonic cultivator? Fortunately, Lin Heng stayed by his side to resist, which prevented him from being killed by the demonic cultivator.
"Father!" Ji Yun cried out in anguish. He saw Lin Heng, who was covered in wounds, and rushed over to help him.
But Lin Heng pushed him hard.
"Run!"
Lin Heng stared at him, his eyes bright and piercing, as if Ji Yun were the only light in the darkness.
Ji Yun clutched his chest and charged back into the demonic cultivators; he wanted to fight alongside his father.
The Lin family's residence is surrounded by a protective barrier, making it impossible for them to escape.
Lin Ce held the communication token in his hand, anxiously awaiting news.
"Ding!"
Lin Ce was startled, and a look of surprise flashed in his eyes.
But then a cold female voice was heard: "Brother Lin, the matter of the demonic artifact is too complicated. Tianyan Sect cannot be implicated, so we cannot come to help."
"Peng!"
The communication token slipped from Lin Ce's hand and shattered into pieces.
Lin Ce pulled Lin Jingquan up, while Lin Heng shoved Ji Yun forcefully, ordering, "Go! Lin Ji Yun! Don't look back!"
"father!"
He was pulled away by Lin Ce, and the three of them passed through the demonic cultivators, but were still captured.
Everything after that is blurry.
Lin Heng died, and the entire Lin family was slaughtered. It was only by Lin Ce detonating his golden core that Lin Jingquan and Ji Yun were able to survive.
Tian Yan Sect.
"Why is this demonic artifact in the Lin family's possession?" Shangguan Yu asked, staring at Lin Ce.
Lin Ce stood silently, looking lost and dejected.
"Tell me, why!"
A fifth-grade lightning talisman struck Lin Ce.
"Ah!" Lin Ce knelt down in agony, enduring the intense pain.
He looked up at Shangguan Yu and squeezed out a few words: "It was my elder brother who hid the demonic artifact. I know nothing about it."
"Senior Brother Lin..." Shangguan Yu looked at Lin Ce in disbelief, unable to believe his words. In her heart, Senior Brother Lin had always been an upright and noble figure; how could he possibly be hiding a demonic artifact?
A mantra talisman was cast on Lin Ce, and Shangguan Yu asked again, "Why is the demonic artifact in the Lin family? Speak!"
Lin Ce's eyes dimmed, but he repeated what he had just said: "The demonic artifact was hidden by my elder brother. I really don't know anything about it."
Shangguan Yu stumbled back a step, disappointment and pain flashing in her eyes. The demonic artifact really was hidden by Lin Heng.
Possessing demonic artifacts is tantamount to having an affair with a demonic cultivator, a grave crime that will be condemned by all cultivators.
From then on, news of Lin Heng's possession of demonic artifacts spread throughout the cultivation world, and Lin Heng became the target of everyone's insults.
Lin Heng became a sinner against the Lin family. Meanwhile, Lin Ce focused solely on business, gradually expanding the Lin family's fortunes.
A distant relative of the Lin family came to the Lin residence to help Lin Ce revitalize the Lin family.
However, not everything went in a positive direction.
"Patriarch, look at that child, it's better if he doesn't stay in the Lin family."
"Yes, after all, it's that person's child."
Lin Ce waved his hand and said, "There's no need to say anything. Lin Jiyun is a member of the Lin family. Don't say anything you shouldn't."
Lin Ce insisted on protecting Lin Jiyun, wanting him to stay in the Lin family.
However, even if Lin Ce was willing to raise Lin Jiyun, there would still be plenty of gossip and rumors.
"I heard that the child's father is the criminal who killed hundreds of people in the Lin family. How can he still stay in the Lin family?"
"He's not that person's biological child. Could it be that this bastard brought this disaster upon us?"
"Who can argue with that? How could a child raised by that person possibly become a good person?"
……
"Get out of here! You're not allowed to talk about our eldest brother."
Lin Jingquan ran out and immediately dispersed the servants who were making a fuss.
The servants dispersed, but looked at Ji Yun, who had just walked out of the door, with ill intent.
"Brother, don't listen to their nonsense. You're not a menace, you're my brother," Lin Jingquan said, grabbing Ji Yun's hand to comfort him.
Ji Yun looked at Lin Jingquan and asked calmly, "Brother, do you think all of this was caused by Father?"
“My uncle…” Lin Jingquan lowered his head, remaining silent, but his body trembled.
A gentle breeze rustled the white linen clothes that Ji Yun and Lin Jing wore. The sunlight fell on them, but it brought no warmth whatsoever.
“Brother, the Lin family doesn’t lie.” Lin Jingquan released Ji Yun’s hand and left silently.
Ji Yun gave a bitter smile, but tears streamed down her cheeks.
If the Lin family doesn't lie, then the culprit Lin Ce is pointing to is his father. His father is the one who secretly possessed the demonic artifact and is the murderer who killed hundreds of people in the Lin family.
However, Ji Yun didn't believe it. The father in his heart wouldn't collude with the demons, much less harm the Lin family.
Ji Yun clenched his fists, vowing to avenge his father.
The rumors about Ji Yun spread more and more distorted, and those months happened to be filled with natural disasters. Whether it was the Lin family or outsiders, they actually pinned the blame on an eight-year-old child.
"It's all your fault, you jinx."
"What good things can you get from hanging out with Lin Heng?"
"Get out of here! Stop causing trouble for the Lin family!"
……
The desperate people wanted nothing more than to tie Ji Yun up and roast him over a fire. Even though Lin Ce tried desperately to stop them, the people still rushed into the Lin residence in a frenzy, wanting to beat Ji Yun.
Lin Jingquan handed a teleportation talisman to Ji Yun, who hurriedly said, "Brother, run!"
Ji Yun laughed out loud. He gripped the teleportation talisman tightly, knowing that he might never return.
Looking at the helpless Lin Jingquan and hearing the curses outside, he recalled his time as a homeless child, when he too was constantly being driven away. He thought of his father, who would protect him and never let him suffer any injustice. But the Lin family could do nothing; they were even attacked in their compound. How could such an absurd thing happen?
The Lin family, being utterly useless, only wanted him to escape.
The Lin family, being utterly useless, will only allow the rumors to fester.
The Lin family, being utterly useless, will only allow the truth to be completely concealed.
The claim that "the Lin family cannot lie" is all false.
He doesn't need to become a member of the Lin family anymore; this place is no longer worth staying in.
"I'm leaving. Also, don't call me brother, I'm not a member of the Lin family." Lin Jingquan turned around, crushed the teleportation talisman, and disappeared from Lin Jingquan's sight.
Lin Jingquan looked at the empty space in front of him and felt extremely lost. He had a vague feeling that he had lost his brother.
They met again a year later at the Tianyan Sect. The moment Lin Jingquan joined the sect, he spotted Ji Yun on the high platform.