Chapter 37: Rescuing the Xiao Family; Breaking Through to the Tongxing Realm!

As the Lin family traveled along the road, many people pointed and whispered, all believing that the Lin family was surely doomed.

The other families looked upon the Lin family with eyes full of mockery and disdain.

A mere small family from Cloud Mist City actually dared to attempt to oppose the Spirit Martial Sect; they were simply tired of living!

"The Lin family of Cloud Mist City, is it? With the entire clan possessing only the Lesser Yuan Dan Realm, how dare you walk the main path? Get out of the way and let the larger families pass first!"

Suddenly, several figures blocked the path ahead of the Lin family.

Five people, dressed in uniform attire, were clearly members of the same clan.

"Who are you? Why are you blocking the path of our Lin family?!"

Lin Wen suppressed the anger in his heart and stared directly at the five people in front of him.

"We are the Lin family of Water Cloud City. What right does your Cloud Mist City Lin family have to be so ostentatious? Are you tired of living!?"

The leader gave a disdainful laugh. Although he was standing on the ground, he possessed an aura that seemed to look down upon the entire Lin family.

"So it's the Lin family of Water Cloud City. This Lin family is not simple; it is said that their great-grandfather, Lin Xia, was a peak Great Yuan Dan Realm expert. The entire Lin family possesses three Great Yuan Dan Realm experts and over ten Lesser Yuan Dan Realm experts. They are considered a decent family under the jurisdiction of Huaqing Prefecture."

"So that's how it is. I was wondering how they dared to block the convoy of the Cloud Mist City Lin family."

"Hahaha, the Water Cloud City Lin family against the Cloud Mist City Lin family—there's going to be a good show."

The crowd watched with an attitude of seeking excitement. Even many families heading inward stopped to observe with curiosity.

The expressions of Lin Wen, Lin Wu, and the others were extremely grim; they had been harassed immediately upon entering Huaqing Prefecture.

"Hmph, your Cloud Mist City Lin family is nothing but a hollow name. Hurry up and get out of the way to let the following families enter first. The weak should wait outside!"

The leader grinned, his eyes filled with mockery.

*Boom!*

A majestic and grand aura erupted; clearly, this man was a Lesser Yuan Dan Realm expert.

Lin Wen took a deep breath. With Lin Xuan currently absent, he lacked much confidence.

Just as Lin Wen, Lin Wu, and the others were caught in a difficult position, a powerful voice suddenly rang out.

"Hehe, the head of the Lin family was able to defeat two stewards of the Spirit Martial Sect. In terms of strength, I'm afraid they are no inferior to your Water Cloud City Lin family."

It was the Xiao family convoy.

The leader was none other than the Xiao family's old patriarch, Xiao Shanhe, while the speaker was the head of the Xiao family, Xiao Lingyun.

"Thank you, City Lord Xiao."

Seeing the Xiao family speak up for justice, Lin Wen and Lin Wu were immensely grateful and immediately cupped their hands in thanks to Xiao Shanhe and Xiao Lingyun.

"No need for thanks. Our Xiao family and the Lin family are both families from Cloud Mist City. Now that your Lin family is being insulted, our Xiao family naturally cannot stand by and do nothing," Xiao Lingyun responded with a smile.

The Water Cloud City Lin family frowned slightly upon seeing the Xiao family step forward.

The only family in Cloud Mist City worth mentioning was the Xiao family, and since the Xiao family held the position of City Lord, they were considered part of the same lineage as the Lord of Huaqing Prefecture.

"The Xiao family? Do you intend to stand on the side of the Cloud Mist City Lin family!?"

The leader of the Water Cloud City Lin family said with an unpleasant expression.

"Haha, you joke, brother. Our Xiao family has always been on good terms with the Lin family. Furthermore, since our two families come from the same city, it is only natural that we look out for one another," Xiao Lingyun said nonchalantly.

"Hmph, City Lord Xiao, you have guts. The Cloud Mist City Lin family has offended the Spirit Martial Sect, yet you still dare to stand with them. Do you not fear regret coming too late!"

After saying this, the leader led his group away.

The surrounding crowd, realizing there was no more excitement to be had, also slowly dispersed.

"Thank you, City Lord Xiao."

Lin Wen and the others once again cupped their hands to thank Xiao Lingyun.

"And this is...?" Xiao Lingyun asked, slightly stunned as he looked at Yuan Ying.

"Haha, let me introduce her to City Lord Xiao. This is my son's wife, named Yuan Ying," Lin Wu said with a smile.

Yuan Ying gave a very gentle smile. "Yuan Ying greets City Lord Xiao."

Lin Yang glanced at Yuan Ying with a cautious look, but his eyes held an unmistakable sense of satisfaction.

Clearly, Lin Yang was very pleased with the wife his family head had brought home.

"Haha, Lin Yang, you are fortunate to have married such a beauty," Xiao Lingyun said with a laugh.

"I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare," Lin Yang chuckled, saying he wouldn't dare while his eyes crinkled with a smile.

"Oh, right, you must be careful later on. That Lin family from Water Cloud City has connections with the Cui family. This attempt to cause trouble is likely the Water Cloud City Lin family's way of trying to make a name for themselves."

Xiao Lingyun's expression suddenly turned heavy, and his tone became more serious when speaking to Lin Wen.

Lin Wen and Lin Wu frowned slightly; they hadn't expected to encounter such great trouble immediately upon arriving in Cloud Mist City.

"The head of the Cui family has some friendship with Elder Ba Li of the Spirit Martial Sect. Clearly, this was all directed by Ba Li. That Ba Li is likely going to make a move against you," Xiao Lingyun continued.

"Thank you for the warning, City Lord Xiao."

Lin Wen once again cupped his hands in thanks.

"Haha, there is no need for that. I hope your Lin family can weather this storm," Xiao Lingyun said with a smile before leading his family away.

"Father," Lin Yang said softly, looking at Lin Wu.

"Sigh, let's go. All we can do now is wait. Once your Third Uncle returns, our Lin family will be nothing without him," Lin Wu sighed deeply, leading the Lin family toward another direction.

Lin Yang clenched his fists. Not just Lin Yang, but many of the third-generation disciples also tightened their fists.

The reason their Lin family was insulted today was primarily because their strength was inferior to others!

If the Family Head were here, how would he allow that Water Cloud City Lin family to act so insolently!?

Lin Fan's eyes also narrowed slightly, his fists clenching and unclenching, a cold smile pulling at the corners of his mouth.

What a fine Water Cloud City Lin family. If there can only be one Lin family, then your Water Cloud City Lin family must be exterminated!

...

Outside the Hundred Hidden Pass Mountains

After ten days of integration, Lin Xuan had finally completely merged the Flood Dragon Primordial Soul into his body.

Within Lin Xuan's dantian, the Primordial Core had been replaced by a small flood dragon and a broken sword.

Lin Xuan stood up and exhaled slightly, his primordial energy surging violently.

*Boom, boom, boom...*

The aura was so majestic that the land for dozens of feet around Lin Xuan suffered damage.

"Is this the power of the Tongxing Realm? It truly cannot be compared to the Great Yuan Dan Realm. I was able to defeat that Cui Yongdi in the Great Yuan Dan Realm; it seems this old man truly possesses extraordinary talent!"

Lin Xuan squeezed his fists, revealing a brilliant smile.

He had been yearning for this level for sixty years, and today he finally achieved the breakthrough. He felt truly refreshed!

Lin Xuan withdrew his majestic aura and looked at the devastation around him, pressing a hand to his forehead with a bitter smile.

He hadn't expected that breaking through to the Three-Tong Divine Realm would consume all the primordial stones in his storage bag!

Furthermore, most of his medicinal pills had also been consumed.

"Damn it, using so many resources for a breakthrough... if my combat power doesn't increase accordingly, it really wouldn't make sense!"

(End of Chapter)