Earth, China, Magic City, Shanghai.
Night fell, and the lanterns were lit. At night, Shanghai was full of neon lights and heavy traffic. The bright long streets weaved the city into squares, and even the Pearl Tower in the night sky could be seen from afar. It had not been seen for many years, but it was still so bright and moving.
The night breeze blew gently. It was autumn.
In the pitch-black sky, several figures slowly shuttled out of the dimensional space. The golden light on their bodies slowly dissipated, and their figures also disappeared into the night. It was impossible to see them with the naked eye.
The night breeze blew her cloak gently. Lin Muyu's clear eyes looked at the bustling city, and she could not help but feel excited.
Qin Yin and Tang Xiaoxi opened their beautiful eyes wide. This city was far more prosperous than Lanyan City, and the cars running on the road were much better looking than the steam-powered cars in Lanyan City.
"Brother Yu, is this your hometown?" Qin Yin blinked.
"Yes, this is my home."
Lin Muyu looked at the city longingly. It had been twelve years since she last saw it, but it was still as peaceful and prosperous as before.
Beside her, Goumang took a deep breath. "After leaving the Great Realm of Desolation for so many years, this place has changed a lot. I did not expect it to become like this."
"Yes, the battles here are no less than those in the Shattered Cauldron Realm."
Lin Muyu looked disdainfully at the earth and said, "Let's go, I will take you home. My home... is in a villa in the suburbs. It's the weekend now, so Dad and Brother should be staying there."
"Mu, what about your mother?" Tang Xiaoxi said, "You have never mentioned her."
Lin Muyu was stunned and said, "Mom passed away when I was very young. It was Dad who raised me and Brother alone."
"Oh, I'm sorry."
"It's okay, it was a long time ago."
Lin Muyu turned and flew into the distance. Qin Yin, Tang Xiaoxi, and Goumang also quickly followed.
…
Lin Muyu's house was not far away. Near the suburbs, there was a group of buildings that looked like giants that stretched for nearly five miles. That was the location of the Long Xin Group, and also where Lin Muyu's family business was located. It was the foundation that her father, Lin Shun, had worked hard for many years to build, and her home was in a villa less than five miles away from the Long Xin Group.
The cool autumn breeze blew into the hall. There were a few dim lights in this castle-like villa, and the sound of cooking came from the kitchen.
On the sofa in the living room, a young man was lying there with a magazine in his hand. His appearance was somewhat similar to Lin Muyu's. He frowned and muttered to himself, "Is Li Xiaoyao really going to stay at the top of the CBN rankings? It's been almost half a year, and I still haven't seen Fang Ge Que surpass him. There's really no justice in this world … "
At this moment, a middle-aged man walked out from the room next door. He seemed to be in good spirits, but there was a hint of fatigue on his slightly aged face.
"Lin Yan."
"Dad, what's wrong?" Lin Yan turned around.
Lin Shun glanced at the magazine in his hand and said, "Are you still planning to switch from Conquer to Destiny?"
"Yes …" Lin Yan's face was filled with excitement as he said, "My guild is ranked number one in Conquer, and we also have number one in terms of numbers. As long as I make a call, I can take at least half of them with me. Just these elites alone are enough to fight for a place in Destiny. I heard that in a month, Destiny will release a new patch. All players' levels will return to zero, and their original strength will be included in the training experience system. It's a great opportunity for us to enter Destiny. What do you think, dad?"
Lin Shun sat on the sofa, rubbed his temples, and said, "You're not young anymore, but you're still addicted to games."
"Heh …"
Lin Yan laughed, "Aren't I also helping you with the Long Xin Group's matters? How can you say that I'm addicted to games?"
"That 'three days of fishing, two days of drying nets' is considered taking care of things?" Lin Shun sighed, and looked out the window with a deep gaze. "I wonder how your brother is doing … Last time, Li Xiaoyao said that he seemed to have seen him, but he wasn't sure. We've been trying our best to find him for four years, but we still couldn't find him. If he was still here … there would be someone to help me take care of the Long Xin Group."
"Dad!" Lin Yan frowned. "I know you miss Xiao Zhi, but we don't even know where he is right now, whether he's dead or alive. You'll damage your body if you keep thinking about him every day."
"Sigh …"
Lin Shun sighed again. "Xiao Zhi works much harder than you, and he's also more talented than you. You're not willing to inherit the Long Xin Group, but he's probably willing."
Lin Yan put down the magazine and smiled helplessly. "Fine, fine, fine. When Xiao Zhi really comes back, he and I will help you take care of the company. That should be fine, right?"
Lin Shun didn't say anything. He just looked at the photo frame on the table. It was a photo of Lin Yan and Lin Zhi, the two brothers, when they were children. All these years, Lin Shun had devoted almost all of his efforts to Lin Zhi, but now that Lin Zhi had been missing for four years, he felt lost every time he thought about it. Holding the cup of water that was gradually cooling in his hand, Lin Shun's voice was extremely soft. "If I can exchange it for Xiao Zhi coming back safe and sound, I'm willing to die …"
"Dad …"
Lin Yan's eyes reddened. "Don't say it … The more I think about it, the more sad I feel. I also want Xiao Zhi to come back early, but … there's nothing we can do. We can only wait like this …"
The father and son fell into silence.
…
A few dozen meters in the sky outside the window, a few black shadows gradually appeared. Lin Muyu's ears and eyes were sharp, and he heard everything clearly. He couldn't help but feel sour in his heart. After being away from home for so many years, he also missed home. However, he couldn't help but fall into the quagmire of the Shattered Cauldron Realm. Now, he was finally back.
Qin Yin's pair of beautiful eyes looked at the father and son in the living room behind the glass. She was slightly touched, and her beautiful eyes were covered with a thin layer of mist. She said, "Big Brother Yu, quickly go back. Don't let them wait bitterly for you anymore …"
Tang Xiaoxi also pushed Lin Muyu's arm and said, "I will wait for you here with Xiao Yin. When the time is right, we will go in."
"Okay. Wait for a while. I will come to pick you up immediately."
"Okay."
…
"Rustle …"
The wind blew the fallen leaves on the spacious second-floor balcony of the villa. Lin Muyu landed along with the fallen leaves. He walked on the wooden planks and walked to the living room on the second floor. The huge floor-to-ceiling windows reflected the light, as well as the figures of his father and brother.
Lin Muyu gently raised his hand, but then hesitated. At times like this, people would always have an indescribable feeling of uneasiness.
In the end, his palm landed and gently tapped on the window.
"Clang, clang …"
"What's that sound?" Lin Shun raised his head. "It sounds like the sound outside the floor-to-ceiling windows."
"It's probably a stray cat. Recently, there have been a few stray cats walking around our balcony." Lin Yan continued to pick up the magazine.
However, the sound of knocking on the window sounded again, and it was very rhythmic.
"Someone's here!" Lin Shun said.
Lin Yan immediately stood up and walked to the floor-to-ceiling windows with a frown. He opened the curtains and saw a figure through the glass. He couldn't help but be stunned. It was a young man wearing armor and a cloak. His handsome face seemed familiar, and he was smiling at him through the glass.
After a few seconds, Lin Yan's whole body trembled. He suddenly opened the door and hugged Lin Muyu. He laughed excitedly and said, "Xiao Zhi, is it you? It must be you, right?!"
Lin Muyu hugged her brother back. "Brother, I'm back …"
At this time, Lin Shun said in a trembling voice, "Xiao Zhi, are you Xiao Zhi?"
This call made Lin Muyu's whole body tremble. Her heart was filled with mixed feelings. Tears swirled in her eyes, and she was almost crying. Her father hadn't seen her for four years, but she hadn't seen her father for as long as twelve years. Moreover, in these short four years, her father had aged a lot. He was no longer the chairman of the Long Xin Group in the prime of his life.
Taking a step forward and looking at her father's face, Lin Muyu didn't know what to do. She couldn't help but kneel on the ground on one knee. Unknowingly, she gave an imperial military salute and said in a trembling voice, "Dad, I'm sorry … I came back late."
"Xiao Zhi, it's really Xiao Zhi …"
Lin Shun quickly knelt on the ground and helped Lin Muyu up. Looking at his son's appearance that hadn't changed at all, he said, "Xiao Zhi, you … where have you been all these years?"
The dignified chairman of the Long Xin Group, a business giant with a net worth of tens of billions, was now in tears.
Lin Muyu hurriedly helped her father up. Her nose turned sour, and her tears also fell. She said, "Dad, I'm back now, aren't I? I've been living in another world all these years and didn't have the ability to come back to see you. I can finally come back now …"
"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back …" Lin Shun was helped back to the sofa by Lin Muyu, but he still couldn't calm down. He said, "Xiao Zhi, why are you dressed like this?"
Lin Yan also laughed and patted Lin Muyu's shoulder. "That's right, you're dressed like a general. Which world are these clothes from? Aiyo, there are barbs on your shoulder armor. They're stabbing me … "
"Brother, be careful." Lin Muyu couldn't help but laugh. "Do you still remember the game Conquer?"
"Of course, I'm still playing it now."
"Conquer is a game designed based on another world, and I've lived in that world for many years. It's a long story, and it's too deep to explain. Let's talk about it next time."
Lin Muyu looked out the window and said, "Dad, I didn't come back alone this time. I brought three companions with me."
"Oh? Where? "Lin Shun asked.
"They're outside the window."
"Quick, let them in!"
"Mm, okay."
Lin Muyu opened the floor-to-ceiling window. Lin Shun and Lin Yan also walked out. Lin Muyu shouted softly to the sky, "Xiao Yin, Xiao Xi, Goumang, come down."
Three figures slowly descended from the sky. Although the light on the balcony was dim, it was enough to make out the appearance of Qin Yin and Tang Xiaoxi. They had a style that was different from the local girls. They were incomparably beautiful!
Lin Yan was stunned. He couldn't help but pat Lin Muyu again. "F * ck … they actually flew down. Are they fairies? Brat, you're good! Aiyo, your broken shoulder armor pricked me again. I'm bleeding … "
"I told you to be careful."
Lin Muyu said cheerfully, "Xiao Yin, Xiao Xi, come and meet my father, Lin Shun."
Qin Yin and Tang Xiaoxi took a step forward at the same time. Their faces were slightly red. It was like a daughter-in-law meeting their parents. The two of them bowed in unison. "Greetings, Uncle!"
They were using the etiquette of the Empire's ladies. It was an etiquette that had long been abolished in modern times. However, it was gentle and generous. It had a unique flavor. Lin Shun was instantly overjoyed. At least he didn't have to worry about his grandson anymore.
For a moment, the way Lin Shun looked at Lin Muyu changed. This kid was promising. He was much more promising than his brother! Although Lin Yan would also bring girls home, they would always stay for one night and then never see them again. Lin Shun couldn't remember how many girls there were throughout the year. Sometimes, he really wanted to beat him to death.
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