"Patriarch." Lin Yan frowned slightly and said in a low voice.
"Old Yan, even you don't believe me?" Lin Zhen smiled bitterly.
"It's not that I don't believe you, it's just that …" Lin Yan sighed and hesitated.
Emotionally, he and Lin Zhen had been friends for thousands of years, so he naturally believed him. However, logically, Lam Tok Tei's words were flawless and logical. They seemed to be true.
"There's no need to say more." Lin Zhen nodded slightly at Lin Yan and smiled faintly. "I, Lin Zhen, do things with a clear conscience. Right or wrong, the heavens will judge." Lin Zhen puffed up his chest and stared at Lam Tok Tei with burning eyes. He said seriously, "Everything is just your side of the story. Lam Tok Tei, do you have any proof?"
"Proof?" Lam Tok Tei's eyes lit up and he laughed loudly. "Isn't the proof right in front of you?!"
"What do you mean?" Lin Zhen frowned.
"It's very simple." Lam Tok Tei's eyes were cold and bright as he pointed at the blood pool. "As long as you can prove that your illegitimate son, Lin Feng, does indeed have the ancient race's bloodline, it will be irrefutable proof!" He smiled coldly and looked around. "When the time comes, even if you want to deny it, the grand elders and elders won't just stand by and watch."
"Of course." Grand Elder Lin Zhong Xian was the first to speak.
"I agree." Grand Elder Lin Shi, who was neutral, nodded with bright eyes.
"Then let's do it." "Lie Di is right." Seeing that the grand elders and grand elders had expressed their opinions, everyone else agreed. Lin Yan and Lin Zhong Xian exchanged glances. Although they wanted to stand on Patriarch Lin Zhen's side, they didn't have a choice right now. They looked hesitant and couldn't make up their minds.
"Alright, I'll bet with you on this round," Lin Zhen said solemnly.
As the Patriarch, Lin Zhen had his own boldness. In this situation, he had no choice.
Instead of passively accepting it, it would be better to take the initiative. Perhaps there would be a chance for survival. As long as he could verify that Lin Feng did not have the bloodline of the ancient race, he could even turn defeat into victory! However, Lin Zhen's eyes were fixed on Lam Tok Tei. The latter's expression was calm and composed, as if victory was already within his grasp.
Lin Zhen's heart was suddenly filled with doubts.
Why was he so sure?
…
In the blood pool.
"The Patriarch has agreed." Lin Feng's eyes trembled slightly.
"This means that he knows that I'm not his son …" Lin Feng thought for a moment before he smiled and sighed in his heart. "Actually, why do I need to be so conflicted? How has father treated me since I was born? Although this fatherly love is strict, it's also very affectionate. There's nothing fake about it. "
"If I can't even trust my closest kin, who else can I trust?"
Calmly shaking his head, Lin Feng was finally certain.
Since there was no way to distinguish, he might as well choose to trust his own heart and trust his closest kin.
Whether it was the Patriarch Lin Zhen or his father's younger brother Lam Tok Tei, his father was chased out of the Lin clan and was severely injured. It was enough to prove that they were not on the same path. Perhaps there was brotherly love and friendship, but so what?
From what happened back then, it could be seen that this kind of relationship —
It was very faint.
"All this time, I've been too confused by the situation."
"But actually, after jumping out and looking at the entire situation … it's like peeling an onion. One layer after another, I just need to open the first layer."
"The rest is much simpler."
Lin Feng's eyes were bright. The recovery of the Starry Sky Pupils caused the aura of his Life Spirit to gradually recover.
The most powerful force returned to his body, bringing not only strength, but also confidence and a clear state of mind. It made his mind clear.
Previously, he couldn't figure it out, but now, he understood a lot.
"If what Father said is true, then Patriarch Lin Zhen didn't lie."
"The one who lied is him —"
"Lam Tok Tei!"
Lin Feng's heart clenched as he suddenly remembered.
If Father did not trust the Clan Leader, perhaps it would be pardonable. However, Lin Kuandi had just said that before Father eloped with Mother, he had told him such a big secret. Obviously, their relationship should be very close. At least, they were much closer than Uncle Lin Jing.
However, in Father's letter, he didn't mention a single word about his younger brother Lam Tok Tei!
"If Lam Tok Tei doesn't know, then he's lying."
"And knowing means that he knows that I'm his nephew, but he's still ruthless and unscrupulous."
Lin Feng gritted his teeth. He was very clear in his heart.
If he was found to have the ancient bloodline and his identity was confirmed, what would happen?
It was hard to imagine, but he was sure that it wouldn't be much better than what Father did. Back then, the ancient race forcefully separated Father and Mother. Today, they definitely wouldn't leave a descendant of the human race and the ancient race alive. This was because to the ancient race, who thought highly of their bloodline, this would be a disgrace!
They would definitely use all their strength to wash away this disgrace.
If all this really happened, the one who started it all —
Was Lam Tok Tei!
"No wonder."
"No wonder Father never mentioned him. Lam Tok Tei."
The water in the blood pool nourished his body. Lin Feng's mind was clear.
In an instant, he understood many things.
Regardless of which possibility it was, Lam Tok Tei was definitely not a good person.
In fact, there was no one he could really trust now. Perhaps there was Yumo, but there was no need to drag her down. Most importantly, distant water couldn't put out a nearby fire. The current situation was very dangerous. Even if Clan Leader Lin Zhen had helped Father, so what?
In the end, he was still trying to protect himself. To be precise, Lin Zhen had to sacrifice himself for the clan.
Standing in Lin Zhen's position, he could also understand that sometimes he had to do things against his will. However, in his position, he had no choice.
He didn't blame Lin Zhen.
However, it was unrealistic to expect Lin Zhen to save him.
Moreover, Lin Zhen was already tied to the same boat as him. He had no time to save himself.
If they were to sink, they would definitely sink together.
"The most troublesome thing is that the spearhead is pointing at me," Lin Feng muttered to himself. His brain was thinking quickly.
Lam Tok Tei's words were irrefutable. In addition, during the process of this "rebellion," he had completely suppressed Clan Leader Lin Zhen. With his personality, he wouldn't fight a battle that he didn't know whether he would win or lose. Although he didn't know how Lin Zhen would verify his identity, he was sure that …
Even if he didn't have the ancient bloodline in him, Lam Tok Tei would definitely have a follow-up plan.
The most puzzling thing was that he definitely had the ancient bloodline in him!
"Back then, Father was expelled from the Lin clan. He only managed to preserve his life after fleeing for his life several times.
"Am I going to follow in Father's footsteps?"
Lin Feng pursed his lips tightly. His expression was solemn.
This result was not what he wanted.
Even if he knew what happened back then, the disadvantages this time outweighed the advantages. To him —
This was a great calamity!
"There must be a way.
There must be a way to resolve this calamity! "
Lin Feng frowned and clenched his fists. An unyielding look flashed across his eyes.
He couldn't just sit and wait for death.
…
The situation was completely clear.
It was like a battle on the battlefield. Both sides had already seen the blood of their bayonets.
Lin Zhen and Lam Tok Tei looked at each other, neither giving way. Today's internal strife was already very obvious. No matter which side won in the end, it wouldn't be good news for the Lin clan. They had just taken the second seat of the Craftsmen Clan in Shiluo Commandery, but they didn't expect to face such a great change.
The origin of the conflict wasn't just a day or two.
It was going to explode.
And Lin Feng was the fuse.
"How much longer do we have to wait?" Lam Tok Tei frowned. A look of impatience flashed across his eyes.
Although the blood mist in the blood pool had thinned a little, it was still quite thick. It definitely wouldn't dissipate in a short time. Lin Feng's bloodline had awakened. Although the absorption speed was quite fast, it wouldn't be over in one or four hours.
"Judging from the density of the blood pool's mist, it will take about twenty hours." Lin Zhen's eyes flashed.
"Wow!" Whispers could be heard all around. Their eyes were filled with astonishment.
But no one doubted Lin Zhen's judgment.
With the Starry Sky Pupil, Lin Zhen's ability was unparalleled in the Lin clan. Moreover, Lin Zhen was also very experienced.
"Twenty hours. That's amazing." Lin Yan's eyes shone as he exclaimed.
"Back then, Young Master Lin Zhan's Starry Sky Pupil awakened in less than ten hours." Lin Zhong also found it unbelievable. His eyes shone as he looked at the blood pool with envy. That day, it was he who had recruited Lin Feng into the Lin clan. If Lin Feng had done it on purpose, and the clan leader had arranged it …
He still found it hard to believe.
But now, Lin Feng's talent and potential had been confirmed by the blood pool.
He was one hundred percent a descendant of the Lin clan!
"Don't wait." Lam Tok Tei's eyes turned cold. "Anyway, this bastard will be executed when the time comes. What's the use of awakening his bloodline?" As he spoke, his eyes shone with a cold light. A surging aura immediately gathered, and he was about to enter the blood pool to grab Lin Feng.
But …
"Bang!" A wave of air blocked in front of Lam Tok Tei.
"Hmm?!" Lam Tok Tei's eyes cracked. He looked at Lin Zhen with a slightly stunned expression. "What are you doing, Lin Zhen?"
"Don't be impatient." Lin Zhen said indifferently. "As long as we haven't verified Lin Feng's bloodline, we won't be able to confirm his identity. We can't arbitrarily 'convict' him." Looking at the blood pool with a deep gaze, Lin Zhen said slowly, "At least at this moment, he has been recognized by the blood pool as a descendant of the Lin clan. Moreover, he is a genius with talent and potential that is rarely seen in ten thousand years."
"If he isn't a descendant of the ancient clan, then it means that the Lin clan has gained a true genius!"
"A warrior can only enter the blood pool once in their lifetime. If such a good seedling is destroyed because of this …"
"Lam Tok Tei, can you bear the responsibility?"
Lin Zhen's voice was loud and clear. Everyone around nodded in agreement.
Lam Tok Tei clenched his teeth. His expression was ugly. Although he was certain that he would win, he couldn't deny that Lin Zhen was right.
"Hmph, I can pass the first day, but I can't pass the fifteenth." Lam Tok Tei's expression was cold. He snorted coldly and didn't say anything else. He stood with his hands behind his back and slowly closed his eyes. He didn't want to do meaningless things. So be it. It was only twenty hours. He could afford to wait.
On the other hand, although Lin Zhen had a slight advantage at this moment, he knew that …
This was merely a delaying tactic.
…
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
