newbobooks Chapter 339 A Short Stay at the Han Family Home
Chapter 339 A Short Stay at the Han Family Home
However, the Han family has been remarkably low-key about this redistribution of their assets.
Compared to the other competing families in Liuxuefang City, the Han family did not stand out this time and only managed to retain 60-70% of its original assets.
This has also led to a significant reduction in the Han family's influence in Liuxuefang City.
This act of swallowing one's anger greatly displeased the younger generation of the Han family disciples.
Many of the younger members of the Han family, unable to bear the humiliation and disrespect from others outside the clan, returned home and expressed strong opinions against the management's decisions.
All of this, of course, could not be kept from Lin Changsheng, who was staying at the Han family's residence.
He also had some guesses about what Elder Han was thinking.
Han Feng is considered the most promising member of the Han family to reach the Golden Core realm.
In order for the Han family to successfully produce a Golden Core cultivator, the patriarch Han chose to forgo immediate gains and lead the family to lie low.
If Han Feng successfully advances to the Golden Core stage in the future, he will bring hundreds of years of glory to the family. Compared with this, the small benefits at hand are not worth mentioning.
The younger generation, unaware of the inside story, could not understand the deeper meaning behind such a decision. They only felt that the clan leader was old and incompetent, causing them to lose face in public.
……
On this day, a graceful young woman dressed in a light blue silk dress came to Lin Changsheng's door. After knocking lightly a few times, a clear, melodious voice like that of a nightingale rang out.
"Master Lin, the clan chief has brought Uncle Han Feng to pay a visit."
"Please take good care of the two of them. I will be there shortly."
A faint voice came from inside the room.
"Yes."
The girl responded respectfully.
This woman's name is Han Xinlan. She is a direct descendant of the Han family and was chosen by Lin Changsheng from among his maids to serve him in his courtyard.
The reason is simple: although this woman is female, she bears a resemblance to her ancestor, the "Heavenly Poison Master," in her features.
Lin Changsheng also sensed a familiar aura emanating from Han Xinlan.
It was the "Netherworld Poison Scripture," the main cultivation technique of "Heavenly Poison Master."
Lin Changsheng was not surprised by this.
When 'Heavenly Poison Master' left his family, he had reservations and did not leave behind the 'Netherworld Poison Codex' openly.
For some reason, this poisonous skill was copied into an inconspicuous third-rate skill book in the family's skill transmission hall.
Now, in the entire Han family, only this little girl named Han Xinlan has truly inherited the poison skills of 'Heavenly Poison Master'.
However, when the 'Heavenly Poison Master' left, he was only at the early stage of the Golden Core realm and had not yet realized the drawbacks of this poison technique, nor did he leave behind the 'Purple Sun Technique' as a neutralizer.
In Lin Changsheng's view, it was a kind of fate that Han Xinlan, this little girl, inherited the poison skills of the 'Heavenly Poison Master' after hundreds of years.
Therefore, he gradually passed on the "Ziyang Skill" used by the "Heavenly Poison Master" to resolve the hidden dangers of poison skills in the later stages to Han Xinlan through oral incantations.
In the early stages, the use of Ziyang Gong to assist in the cultivation of poisonous skills was sufficient to resolve most of the hidden dangers of poisonous skills.
……
"Grandpa Clan Chief, Uncle Han Feng, please have some tea."
"This is a third-grade spiritual tea treasured by Master Lin. It has the effect of calming the mind and concentrating the spirit. He usually drinks this tea himself."
Inside the guest room, Han Xinlan warmly invited Elder Han and Han Feng to sit down, and then boiled water to make tea.
"Little girl, you mustn't do that!"
"Xinlan, you're using such precious spiritual tea without permission. Be careful not to displease Master Lin!"
The two had just picked up their teacups when they heard Han Xinlan's words and their hands trembled. Their throats bobbed as they looked at the fragrant spiritual tea in their hands, unsure of what to do.
"Hehe, Master Lin won't blame me, don't worry~"
Seeing the two elders in the clan behaving so cautiously, Han Xinlan couldn't help but smile before explaining:
“Master Lin was very wasteful when he drank spiritual tea. Once I couldn’t resist and secretly drank a sip of the tea soup he left. When Master Lin found out, he not only did not scold me, but also specially allowed me to taste some of the new tea every now and then.”
“Nowadays, every time I finish drinking tea, many of my cousins come to ask for some of the leftover tea leaves.”
Upon hearing this, Elder Han's eyes lit up, and he asked in surprise:
"Little girl, are you telling the truth?"
"Master Lin actually dotes on you so much?"
As they spoke, Elder Han and Han Feng exchanged a glance, both revealing a strange look in their eyes.
"Grandpa Chief, it's not what you think..."
"Master Lin is just easygoing; he seems to treat me more like a junior..."
Seeing the strange looks from her two elders, Han Xinlan blushed and quickly tried to explain.
However, while explaining, the image of a man in white inadvertently appeared in my mind.
Despite being a Golden Core cultivator, Master Lin was not at all arrogant. On the contrary, he was more approachable than most Foundation Establishment cultivators. It was very comfortable to be with him, and I did not feel as nervous or anxious as I had expected.
Furthermore, after following Master Lin for a period of time, her status in the clan was greatly enhanced without her even realizing it.
Han Xinlan only has the cultivation level of the late stage of Qi Condensation, but now in the Han family, even some of her uncles and elders who are in the Foundation Establishment stage greet her very politely.
The younger generation of her age, regardless of gender, all looked at Han Xinlan with immense envy.
A moment later, Lin Changsheng appeared in the guest room.
Elder Han and Han Feng quickly stood up to greet them.
"I am currently researching some puppet materials. I apologize for keeping you both waiting."
Lin Changsheng smiled faintly and waved his hand, gesturing for the two to sit down.
"Master Lin is too kind. It is we, uncle and nephew, who have disturbed Master Lin's comprehension of puppetry techniques."
Elder Han, looking ashamed, quickly replied.
"Hehe, Elder Han, there's no need to be so formal. I, Lin, have already felt ashamed to have taken up residence here."
"The reason is that the lease on my dojo has expired, and the dojo that Liuyan Sect built for me is not yet completed. I have no choice but to stay here temporarily."
"However, please rest assured, I will leave once I find a temporary training ground."
"Of course, if your Han family knows of a suitable transitional training ground for me, you may recommend one or two."
Lin Changsheng explained, seemingly troubled.
Upon hearing this, Han Feng paused for a moment, a glint of light appearing in his eyes, and hesitated before speaking.
At the crucial moment, Elder Han, standing to the side, preemptively interrupted:
"If Master Lin doesn't mind that the spiritual energy of my Han family's second-tier spiritual vein is too thin, please feel free to stay here."
"As for suitable spiritual veins for transition, we will ask someone to inquire about them later."
Faced with his nephew Han Feng's puzzled expression, the old clan chief Han offered no explanation, but instead deftly changed the subject:
"By the way, my nephew has already arranged for an heir and is preparing to go into seclusion in a secret place. He has come to say goodbye to Master Lin Kui."
"Many thanks to Master Lin for the 'Golden Core Transformation Technique' in the trade. If I am fortunate enough to advance to the Golden Core realm in this lifetime, I will never forget your great kindness."
"If Han Feng fails to complete his cultivation and passes away prematurely, Lin Kui Shi is currently the most senior member of my Han family. I humbly request that you bestow a name upon my child."
Han Feng's eyes shone with conviction, and his tone was resolute, revealing his strong determination.
Of course, besides that, asking Lin Changsheng to help with the name was also intended to get closer to him.
A name accompanies a cultivator throughout their life and is deeply intertwined with their existence.
The sentiment behind bestowing this name is naturally extraordinary.
It can enhance relationships without them even realizing it.
After all, in the cultivation world, it is difficult for independent cultivators to achieve anything significant by fighting alone. They can only develop better by relying on clan bloodlines or forming cliques.
Lin Changsheng felt a little emotional.
Although Han Feng does not resemble his ancestor 'Heavenly Poison True Man' in appearance, his belief is exactly the same as their ancestor's.
"As for the child's name, since you are still the father, I cannot presume to do so. I should listen to the father's opinion."
However, Lin Changsheng directly refused Han Feng's request.
"Very well, my only wish in this life is to advance to the Golden Core realm and provide a safe haven for my family."
"I hope my child will grow up to be a great and upright person and become a legendary cultivator."
"How about we call him 'Han Li'?"
Han Feng pondered for a moment, then said thoughtfully.
"Han Li?"
Lin Changsheng was greatly surprised.
"Does Master Lin think this name is inappropriate?"
Seeing Lin Changsheng's sudden change in expression and strange look, Han Feng asked him with some curiosity.
“The name ‘Han Li’ might involve too much karma, which is difficult for ordinary people to bear. Let’s change it to ‘Han Li’ instead.”
Lin Changsheng shook his head and made a suggestion.