Ofran wanted to say that these things were too valuable and that it wasn't safe to leave them in the hands of the younger generation, so he should take them back to the Family first. Unfortunately, he couldn't say those words when he saw the expressions of the younger generation. Not to mention that these things were personally gifted by Lin Yun, no one had the qualifications to take them.
More importantly, although the value of these things varied, they were suitable for everyone. Others might not be able to display their greatest value even if they took them. This way, there was no need to worry about internal conflicts.
Ofran looked at Lin Yun's expression, as if gifting him so many priceless things was as simple as a senior buying a candy for a junior, he didn't care at all.
'It's said that Mafa Merlin's wealth in the Raging Flame Plane made the Beastmen compromise and cooperate with him. It looks like it's true. The most valuable territory is the Four Seasons Plain. Unfortunately, that's the territory Mafa Merlin fought for himself.
'How could I let Lin Yun share some of the resources with the Family? 'Trading is fine too, there are so many resources that can't be bought, it's enough to greatly improve the Family.'
Ofran would be lying if he said that he wasn't envious. Unfortunately, let alone reaching out, he didn't even dare to open his mouth. Lin Yun's fierce reputation was spreading. In the Raging Flame Plane, there were no forces that dared to provoke Lin Yun. Those that could provoke him weren't willing to provoke him.
Seeing that the younger generation of the Merlin Family was becoming more and more excited, Ofran couldn't hold himself back and promptly led Lin Yun back to the Merlin Family.
When they reached the entrance of the Merlin Family and saw the people coming out to welcome them, including the people from the Elder Council that he didn't get along with, Ofran suddenly had an idea.
After returning to the Merlin Family, the welcoming party was a must. Lin Yun wasn't stingy and gifted a lot of the Raging Flame Plane's specialties. He even gifted a few puppets. These Level 35 puppets could be considered powerful in a place where Archmages rarely appeared.
After the banquet to celebrate Lin Yun's triumphant return, Ofran hurriedly pulled Lin Yun away.
Sitting in the study, Ofran had a sincere and emotional expression.
"Sir Mafa, the greatest contribution I made to the Merlin Family in this life might be bringing you back. Your father has a good son, this is the fortune of the Merlin Family, and also my fortune.
Ever since you came to the Merlin Family, to be honest, the most intuitive feeling is that I, as the head of the family, have become more and more dignified.
The Watson Family, which was originally hostile to the Merlin Family, now has a very good cooperation with our family. Moreover, it is a true cooperation. Our family's strength has also increased a lot compared to before.
"The Cloud Tower and the Black Tower's attitude towards our Merlin Family has greatly changed. At the very least, they are cooperating with our Merlin Family on many occasions, and even those stubborn Battlemages of the Gaugass Highland."
Lin Yun was baffled. He didn't understand what Ofran was trying to say. He opened his mouth, but didn't say anything and let Ofran finish.
"Previously, when the children of the Merlin Family went out to gain experience and met danger, they were all saved by those crazy guys. It was only because they heard that that guy was Sir Mafa's younger cousin …
"After all, our Andalusia Kingdom doesn't have a good relationship with those Battlemages. When we meet in the wilderness, it would be good enough if they didn't kill us, let alone help us.
"Even the Cloud Tower's Holy Land sent someone to discuss some cooperation with our Merlin Family's Holy Land, and Sir Mafa was mentioned.
"Now, seeing Sir Mafa return from the Raging Flame Plane, I can confirm one thing. Sir Mafa is now the person with the highest prestige in the Merlin Family. After all, our Merlin Family's internal struggles were quite fierce.
"But today, three of the Elder Council's Elders came to personally welcome you. This is a declaration of our position.
"Only in your hands can the Merlin Family go further and become stronger. I already discussed it with the Elder Council and even the Ancestral Land. You should take over as the Patriarch of the Merlin Family."
Ofran sighed and nervously looked at Lin Yun, hoping to find some clues from Lin Yun's expression.
"This is the best method I can think of. Wanting to make Mafa help the Merlin Family for free is simply impossible. After all, he didn't grow up in the Merlin Family, and the Merlin Family didn't give him any help during his most difficult times.
"It wasn't until Mafa started rising and grasped a lot of wealth that some people in the Merlin Family became envious of his wealth and took him back to the Family.
"After all, this matter wasn't very glorious. Mafa's recognition of the Merlin Family wasn't very high. No, it should be said that apart from some members of the Merlin Family, he didn't have much recognition of the Merlin Family.
If not because of this, Mafa Merlin wouldn't have ignored the Merlin Family in the Raging Flame Plane and only brought his own people to the campaign.
"Ah, those idiots of the Family should be regretting it now.
'Letting Mafa take over as the Patriarch should be the last and best opportunity for the Merlin Family to rise. This is all I can do for the Family. Under Mafa's leadership, the Family would definitely become a lot stronger.'
Ofran's mood was very complicated. He was afraid that Lin Yun would refuse. After all, Lin Yun had already matured to the point where the Merlin Family couldn't force him.
Lin Yun looked at Ofran with a bit of surprise. He hadn't expected Ofran to step down as the Patriarch of the Merlin Family when it started to flourish and pass the position to him.
After all, this was the best time to accumulate contributions. When the time came, he would naturally step down as the Patriarch and enter the Ancestral Land, and his status would be a lot higher.
Surprise flashed in Lin Yun's eyes. He hadn't expected Ofran to have been thinking about this for a long time.
"Patriarch Ofran, I think it's better to let William take over as patriarch. After all, he's definitely better at managing the family than I am, and I don't understand the management of the family at all …"
Ofran sighed before Lin Yun could finish his words.
"Sir Mafa, this isn't just my wish, it's also the wish of the Elder Council, the Ancestral Land, and even everyone in the Merlin Family. You taking over as the Patriarch is what everyone wants, and everyone is convinced.
"I believe that only under your leadership can the Merlin Family flourish and become stronger. I hope you won't decline."
After saying that, Ofran slightly bowed towards Lin Yun.
Lin Yun 'expression changed and he promptly helped Ofran up. Seeing the white hair sticking out of Ofran's head, as well as the anticipation in his eyes, Lin Yun couldn't bear to directly refuse.
"Patriarch Ofran, this matter really doesn't suit me. My ambition doesn't lie in this …"
Ofran's eyes became moist before Lin Yun could finish his words. He choked with sobs as he looked at Lin Yun.
"Sir Mafa …"
Lin Yun had a headache. Lin Yun wouldn't be afraid if he was forced, but he couldn't stand it the most. An old man was looking at him with teary eyes, as if he was leaving behind his will. Lin Yun simply couldn't bear to refuse.
As he recalled the previous matter, Lin Yun softly sighed.
"Patriarch Ofran, there is no need to talk about taking over the Patriarch position. In half a year, I will help the Merlin Family become the strongest Family in the entire Andalusia. Naturally, this doesn't include the Ancestral Land and the Holy Land of the Mage Towers. Is that okay?"
Ofran's tears instantly disappeared when he heard this. His tired and aged face seemed to instantly become twenty years younger, and he even straightened his back.
"Enough, enough, this is enough. You don't need to care about the Ancestral Land. Their level isn't here and can be ignored. Oh, you will know when the time comes. I'm not too clear about it, you will find the answer in the Ancestral Land …"
Lin Yun couldn't help laughing. How could he not see that Ofran was putting on a show? But his starting point was to make the Merlin Family more powerful, not because of his personal desires. It could be seen from the fact that he was willing to give up the Patriarch position at such a time that his goal was good. Unfortunately, he didn't have the ability to do so.
Ofran seemed to have discovered that he had exposed himself and awkwardly smiled before seriously looking at Lin Yun.
"Sir Mafa, taking over the Patriarch position is a must. Only by taking over the Patriarch position will your orders be carried out perfectly …"
Seeing that Lin Yun was about to refuse, Ofran hurriedly added.
"Half a year! Just half a year! When the time comes, Sir Mafa, you can pass the Patriarch position to whoever you see fit. You only need to serve as the Patriarch of the Merlin Family for half a year! "
Lin Yun sighed. He knew that he definitely couldn't refuse this step. Moreover, if he didn't serve as the Patriarch, it would be a bit difficult for the Merlin Family to become the strongest force of the Andalusia Kingdom in half a year. After all, if he wasn't the Patriarch, he wouldn't be able to carry out many reforms or orders.
Lin Yun nodded, and Ofran almost jumped up in excitement. He then immediately pulled Lin Yun towards the Ancestral Land.
They once again arrived at the Ancestral Land and looked at the canyon covered in dense fog. This time, it felt different from before.
There seemed to be a large number of Law Runes drifting within the seemingly light fog, and they were all very high level Law Runes. Those were three-dimensional Law Runes that had been compressed once again and looked like ordinary runes.
The entire canyon didn't look very tall, but the pressure it was emitting was even greater than the pressure of the Raging Flame Plane's Holy Mountain.
Weaker mages simply couldn't sense this kind of pressure. That was something only Heaven Mages with a deep understanding of Laws could sense.
Lin Yun's Magic Array had vaguely caught the aura of a very powerful powerhouse in the depths of the fog. In a few seconds, Lin Yun had already caught the aura of at least five Heaven Rank powerhouses!
Looking at those mage towers at the bottom of the canyon, Lin Yun suddenly understood.
'No wonder the last time I entered the Ancestral Land, I only saw Archmages, I didn't see a single Heaven Rank powerhouse … It turns out that this is only the periphery of the Ancestral Land.
After entering the Ancestral Land, a 9th Rank Archmage was already waiting there. Seeing Lin Yun and Ofran, that old mage smiled and slightly bowed.
"Good day, H.e. Mafa Merlin."
The excitement on Ofran's face had yet to fade. When he saw the old man, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he immediately bowed slightly.
"Sir Link, Sir Mafa has already agreed to take over the Patriarch's position. I brought him to the Ancestral Land to inform everyone."
The old mage smiled and nodded.
"Sir Ofran, you should go back first. I'll take Sir Mafa inside. The ancestor in the depths of the Ancestral Land wants to meet Sir Mafa."
Ofran subconsciously asked in alarm when he heard this.
"Which ancestor in the depths of the Ancestral Land?"
But after asking this question, Ofran regretted it a bit. This wasn't something he could casually ask.
Sure enough, Link still had a smile on his face, but he didn't say which ancestor it was. Instead, he extended his hand.
"I'm not too clear about this, but it seems that a few ancestors want to meet Sir Mafa."
Ofran couldn't hide his shock.
'A few ancestors? 'Heavens, every ancestor in the depths of the Ancestral Land is a Heaven Rank powerhouse. They usually don't care about the Family's matters, they have more important matters waiting for them. Whenever the Family is in a crisis, they can't find an ancestor to help them.
'But now, there are a few ancestors waiting for Sir Mafa? 'The last time something like this happened was when that monster Santon Merlin appeared, right?
'But Santon Merlin was only summoned by two Heaven Rank ancestors, they weren't waiting for him.
'Sh * t, could it be that the ancestors think that Sir Mafa is even more frightening than that monster Santon Merlin?
'No, it's like this. When Santon Merlin appeared, he wasn't as frightening as Sir Mafa. Sir Mafa is a monster among monsters. If they appeared in the same era, Santon Merlin's radiance might have been overshadowed by Mafa.
Ofran cautiously stood at the entrance of the fog canyon and respectfully looked at Lin Yun and Link as they entered the Ancestral Land.
After entering the Ancestral Land, they quickly saw a towering Mage Tower. The weakest one was a Mage Tower with seven floors, and there was even a Mage Tower with no mana fluctuations.
According to the rules of Noscent's mages, a Mage Tower with seven floors was only for Archmages, and only relatively powerful Archmages were qualified to build their own Mage Tower. Peak Archmages were qualified to build an Mage Tower with eight floors, and a Mage Tower with nine floors was for Heaven Rank powerhouses without exception.
He had seen these Mage Towers last time, and Lin Yun had originally thought that he would just meet the mages in these Mage Towers.
But when he walked past these Mage Towers, the mages inside were all standing at the entrance and seeing Lin Yun walking over, they gave him a mage salute and watched as Link led Lin Yun deeper into the Ancestral Land.
These mages, without exception, all had envious expressions on their faces. Only after Lin Yun passed through this Mage Tower and entered a deeper layer of the dense fog did an 8th Rank Archmage sigh in admiration.
"I thought that Sir Mafa would definitely advance to the Heaven Rank, but I never expected that Sir Mafa's strength would progress so quickly. It's only been a few years, yet he has already become a 9th Rank Archmage."
Another 9th Rank Archmage had a solemn expression, a wisp of shock in his eyes.
"No, he isn't just a 9th Rank Archmage, his strength has already reached the limits of the 9th Rank of the Archmage realm, and he even surpassed it. Rank no longer has any meaning for him. When he walked past, I even felt as if a Heaven Rank powerhouse was walking past. That feeling of being unable to resist is something I've only seen from Heaven Rank powerhouses."
"No wonder he was summoned by those ancestors in the depths of the Ancestral Land, this might be another Santon Merlin …"
…
A group of Archmages cultivating in the Ancestral Land were discussing Lin Yun with envy and shock. No one had expected this. When they let Lin Yun join the Elder Council, they didn't think that Lin Yun would advance so quickly.
They were only equivalent to the guards of the Ancestral Land's entrance. The true Ancestral Land was in the depths, and the Heaven Rank powerhouses of the Merlin Family were all there. Moreover, they wouldn't appear outside for decades or even centuries. No one knew what was in the depths of the Ancestral Land.
Link was holding an inscription mark carved on metal as he walked through the dense fog. The inscription mark floated in front of him, and the dense fog containing a steady mountain range's mana would automatically make way for him.
Lin Yun lost his sense of direction here. There seemed to be some kind of power distorting the surrounding space, making him lose control over the direction of his mana. He could only follow the inscription mark.
After half an hour, Link suddenly stopped and looked at the dense fog in front of him, his tone carrying a wisp of envy and respect, as well as a bit of fear.
"Sir Mafa, this is the last path leading to the depths of the Ancestral Land. I can only bring you up to this point, because you have to forcibly charge through the path ahead. With my strength, I'll definitely fall if I do that.
"The people in front of the Ancestral Land, including me, all want to enter the depths of the Ancestral Land. Unfortunately, this place is too dangerous. According to the rules, we can only safely reach this point and rely on our own strength. In the past hundred years, two 9th Rank Archmages and one 8th Rank Archmage have already fallen inside.
"Please don't persist until the end. When you feel your power weakening and you start resisting, immediately return, because almost all the people who fell here died on the way back …"
Surprise flashed in Lin Yun 'eyes. He hadn't expected that he would have to forcibly charge through the depths of the Ancestral Land? Or even die?
"Sir Link, what the hell is going on? Could it be that no one cares if someone dies? "
Link bitterly smiled and shook his head.
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