Zheng Yunqiaoâs angry questioning echoed through the hall, turning the atmosphere more tense.
Unexpectedly, Lin Xun did not attack out of anger, but instead, he nodded. âYouâre right. This world only respects power and the strong are always above the weak.â
âButâ¦â
Lin Xun changed his tone. His black eyes flashed like lightning as he ran them over the higher-ups of the Zheng Clan before finally landing on Zheng Yunqiao. âYour Zheng Clan is wrong!â
âWhat makes you say that?â Zheng Yunqiao objected.
âBecause I am stronger than you all, and my fist is bigger than any of yours. Since you humiliated my friendâs younger brother then that means you have humiliated my younger brother. Whatâs the problem in making you all kneel as an apology?â
Lin Xunâs face was as serious as it was calm, and his every word resounded like thunder.
His words seemed to make sense, but they were so unreasonable and domineering that they left Zheng Yunqiao speechless.
After a moment, Zheng Yunqiao hissed resentfully, âAt the end of the day, you are just bullying people with force.â
âSo what if Iâm bullying your Zheng Clan?â Lin Xun said disdainfully, âDo you think that just because you are weak, what you are doing is justified? If you understood what it means that the world only respects power and the strong are always above the weak, then you wouldnât have asked such a stupid question.â
Zheng Yunqiaoâs face turned overcast, but she also knew that it was useless to say anything else.
The hall fell utterly silent, while the senior members of the Zheng Clan, including Zheng Qianlong, were kneeling on the ground with looks of sheer terror.
A gleam of satisfaction sparkled in the Yue Clan's old servantâs eyes, but then his eyes welled up with tears at the thought that his young master would never return.
A grave voice sounded, âYoung Master, havenât you gone too far to come to my Zheng Clan residence to cause trouble?â.
âGreat Elder!â
Zheng Qianlong and the othersâ eyes lit up with a glimmer of hope.
The great elderâs name was Zheng Yuanxiu. He had made a name for himself years ago and was currently a great cultivator of the perfect Cyclic Derivation Stage. He wasnât only well known in Thousand Lake City, but also in other nearby cities.
In everyoneâs view, since the great elder had come forward then perhaps he could turn things around!
Following the voice, an elegant and majestic old man in a dark green robe walked in with an imposing manner as mighty as the mountains.
When he saw the Zheng Clan members on their knees, his eyes narrowed imperceptibly and his face darkened. He looked at Lin Xun directly. âIt turns out you are a talented youth who has set foot into the intermediate Cyclic Derivation Stage. No wonder youâre so fearless.â
His indifferent voice was tinged with a hint of anger. âIâm here now,â he said to everyone on the ground, âWhy are you still on the ground? Donât you think itâs embarrassing?â
Although they were being scolded, Zheng Qianlong and the others felt much more at ease. It was a sign that the great elder had the confidence to deal with the youngster.
However, just as they were about to stand up, they felt the pressure rising around them and they could barely lift their heads. Even their bones and muscles felt like they were being crushed under the mountainous weight.
At the same time, Lin Xun uttered in a calmer voice than Zheng Yuanxiuâs, âOld man, donât be so condescending. You should also kneel and talk!â
âWhat an arrogant young man! Didnât your parents or elders teach you any manners?â
Zheng Yuanxiuâs face went dark. He thought that he was already very polite since he didnât immediately attack, but he never expected that not only did Lin Xun not appreciate it but also the youth deliberately provoked him.
âDo you want to talk about manners? Old man, do you think you are good enough to do so?â Lin Xun thrust his palm forward as he was speaking. The palm strike was simple, direct and seemingly very ordinary.
âYou want to die!â Zheng Yuanxiu fumed, his body erupting with frightening power while light filled the area. It was as terrifying as an ancient dragon waking up from slumber.
He also launched a palm strike. The power of the palm was fierce and dazzling.
I canât believe a youth at the intermediate Cyclic Derivation Stage would dare to be so rude and arrogant. He must be a spoiled brat who has never suffered any setbacks in his life.
I am going to teach this bastard an unforgettable lesson today!
Bang!
However, when the two palms collided, Zheng Yuanxiu was horror struck. He found that his palm felt like it had struck a ball of cotton as its force was instantly absorbed.
âThat...â A bad feeling enveloped him.
However, when he was about to switch to another move, he felt a sudden change.
The opponentâs palm that felt like a ball of cotton was now filled with boundless terror like an abyss.
With a snap, Zheng Yuanxiuâs hand and arm broke from a landslide-like force, spurting blood everywhere.
âAh...â He screamed in agony and was almost scared out of his wits. He couldnât believe his eyes.
Is that the strength of a teenager at the intermediate Cyclic Derivation Stage?
Boom!
But before he could retaliate, the terrifying palm force had already enveloped his body like a mountain crashing down on him. It was an unshakable mighty power.
Instantly, under the horrified gazes of everyone, the great elder, whom they saw as a stabilizing pillar, fell with a thud to his knees and smashed a huge hole into the ground, sending a flurry of dust and gravel into the air.
Everyone fell silent.
All eyes bulged wide with disbelief and fear.
What kind of youngster is he?
Heâs too terrifying! Even our great elder at the perfect Cyclic Derivation Stage failed to block his attack and was forced to his knees!
âOld guy, now, do you still think you are qualified to talk to me about manners?â Lin Xun asked leisurely, his voice tinged with mocking.
The old servant from the Yue Clan was flabbergasted. In all these years, even Yue Jianming had to be particularly respectful to Zheng Yuanxiu due to his identity, status, and strength.
But who would have thought that Zheng Yuanxiu failed to withstand a single blow from his young masterâs friend?
âYou...who are you?â A vein popped on Zheng Yuanxiuâs forehead while his face contorted with shame and fear.
âIâm Yue Jianmingâs friend,â Lin Xun stated in a very serious tone. They were no doubt words from the heart.
Unfortunately, the members of the Zheng Clan couldnât understand why he would storm the Zheng Clan residence and make a huge scene just for a friend. Who would believe it?
âHuh?â
At that moment, Lin Xun noticed that Yue Jianfei was shaking violently as if he was possessed by an evil spirit and seemingly in unbearable pain.
At the same time, the Nameless Pagoda also began to quiver.
It was caused by Yue Jianmingâs corpse that was stored within it!
A thought struck Lin Xun, and he quickly brought the corpse out of the pagoda.
âEldest Young Master!â The old servant of the Yue Clan cried mournfully.
Meanwhile, the members of the Zheng Clan were taken aback. Although they had already heard about the news of Yue Jianmingâs death, they were still a little surprised to see his body with their own eyes.
âCould it be...he...â Zheng Yuanxiu seemed to realize something, and his eyes narrowed at Lin Xun. His wrinkly face grew paler and paler as if his soul had left his body.
Lin Xun didnât notice their changes of expression because his attention was completely drawn to the scene in front of him.
Yue Jianmingâs corpse dissipated into wisps of light in his arms before drifting onto his younger brother Yue Jianfei and bathing his entire body in a bright glow.
The shower of light faded after a moment.
Yue Jianfeiâs body was no longer trembling and radiated a pure and bright aura as if he had been reborn.
Then, he exhaled a breath of turbid air, rose to his feet, swept his gaze over the higher-ups of the Zheng Clan, and finally looked at Lin Xun.
âLin Xun, we meet again.â He beamed a grateful smile. âThank you for bringing back my other half of the soul.â
âBrother Yue?â Lin Xunâs heart fluttered. Even he couldnât believe what was happening.
Thatâ¦
The higher-ups of the Zheng Clan were all dumbfounded. How can the idiot Yue Jianfei become another person all of a sudden?
âIt really is him...it is him...â Only Zheng Yuanxiu was shaken when he heard the name Lin Xun as if a thunderbolt had struck down from a clear sky. His mind went as blank as paper.
âAfter I have dealt with this matter, I will explain things to you.â Yue Jianfei smiled.
âOkay.â Lin Xun nodded.
The moment that Yue Jianfei turned around and faced Zheng Yuanxiu and the others, a fierce and threatening aura emanated from his body. He was like a remarkable sword being unsheathed.
âI know what happened. Itâs impossible to break off the engagement now, but I can write you a letter of divorce,â Yue Jianfei said calmly, âA few years ago, when you begged me for this marriage, I already knew that today would come, but I just didnât expect it to come so soon.â
A letter of divorce!
Zheng Yunqiao almost blacked out. If she was divorced before she got married, how could she carry around this reputation in the future?
âYou... Who are you?â Zheng Qianlong yelled like he saw a ghost.
âI am Yue Jianming and also Yue Jianfei,â Yue Jianfei stated calmly.
All the Zheng Clan members were stupefied, their hearts almost bleeding. If this is true, then doesnât it mean that if we had decided to continue ahead with the marriage, Zheng Yunqiao would have married Yue Jianming, a known genius in the Fire Spirit Province?
Butâ¦
Isnât he dead already? What is happening?
â¦â¦
In the end, Zheng Yunqiao was officially divorced, which was Yue Jianfeiâs punishment for the Zheng Clan.
âAre you not angry that they treated your younger brother like that? I thought you would kill a few people,â Lin Xun asked as they left the Zheng Clan.
âAlthough they are a bit despicable, they helped me take care of my younger brother for all these years,â Yue Jianfei explained.
âThen what about you? What is going on?â Lin Xun asked.
âI knew you couldnât help asking.â Yue Jianfei chuckled, âHave you ever heard of one soul, two bodies?â
One soul, two bodies!
Understanding instantly dawned on Lin Xun.
It was an extremely rare innate talent. A soul was stored in two bodies, which was completely different from normal twins.
The most peculiar thing about it was that people with that innate talent would never die completely even if their other body was destroyed.
Additionally, it had unimaginable cultivation benefits!
Perhaps the only downside of it was that, because two people were sharing the same soul, one would be seen as an idiot in the eyes of the world.
âThis is a blessing in disguise. I experienced the feeling of death, and although I havenât fully understood it, it gave me a new understanding of cultivation. Moreover, this experience helped me discover my innate talent of one soul, two bodies. Perhaps, I may surpass you on the cultivation path in the future.â
The Yue Jianfei at this moment was Yue Jianming as he exuded the same confidence that Lin Xun was familiar with.
Lin Xun punched him on the back of his shoulder and grumbled, âNo wonder you died so quickly and willingly. I was upset for days for nothing!â
But his heart was filled with indescribable joy. âLetâs go, letâs have a drink!â
âGet drunk?â
âLetâs get drunk!â