7: The boy’s persistence lasts for three years!

“I should have a better future!”

Liu Ruyan’s words echoed within the Lin Family’s reception hall.

For a moment, the entire hall fell silent.

Although the words were spoken subtly, and even sounded alright at first listen.

But, upon closer thought.

This was almost a blatant slap in the face to everyone present in the Lin Family.

This was almost stating clearly.

The engagement with Lin Yan was simply a shackles binding Liu Ruyan.

If this engagement continued, it would only drag down her bright future.

To put it more simply…

The Lin Family was not worthy of her, Liu Ruyan!

Inside the quiet hall, you could hear a pin drop.

The heavy breathing of Lin Tianhua and Lin Tianxia constantly resounded.

It was as if the air had frozen.

Lin Tianhua’s gaze was fixed on Liu Ruyan.

It was hard to imagine that the girl he had watched grow up would become like this.

He then looked at Liu Xiangnan beside her.

As an Elder of the Chiyan Sect and Liu Ruyan’s senior, he remained silent at this moment.

He was drinking tea, and there was even a hint of a smile on his face.

Clearly, Liu Xiangnan also thought the same.

And today, Liu Xiangnan’s attitude also represented the attitude of the Chiyan Sect and the Liu Family.

After all… the Lin Family had fallen into decline.

If it were back then, how could the Liu Family dare to treat the Lin Family like this?

Just speaking of this Liu Xiangnan, he could suppress him with a single hand.

But things change.

At this moment, deep within Lin Tianhua’s heart, there was no longer just anger.

But a kind of sorrow.

Beside him, veins bulged one after another on Lin Tianxia's forehead.

The armrest of the chair he gripped was making a groaning sound under the strain.

Lin Tianhua knew that his second brother was waiting for his command.

As long as he gave the order.

Lin Tianxia would not hesitate to act.

Even if Lin Tianxia was no longer a match for Liu Xiangnan now.

Even if he acted, he might even die on the spot.

But, his second brother had this kind of personality.

Death was never something he feared.

For the honor of the Lin Family,

He could offer his life without hesitation!

Enough… enough…

Lin Tianhua slightly closed his eyes: “Second brother, do not be rude.”

After stopping Lin Tianxia, Lin Tianhua ignored the puzzled look Lin Tianxia gave him.

Instead, he looked at Liu Ruyan with a cold expression.

His voice was somewhat hoarse: “Very well, a ‘better future’ indeed.”

“Liu Ruyan, why didn’t I realize before that you had such great ambition?”

Perhaps because Liu Xiangnan was present, along with the Sect Master’s son, Cao Ze.

Liu Ruyan had completely cast aside any reservations.

She stood up straight, her tone neither humble nor arrogant.

“People always have to grow, Uncle Lin.”

“Stop.” Lin Tianhua waved his hand.

“I cannot bear this title of 'Uncle' from you. Indeed, you, Liu Ruyan, are favored by the Chiyan Sect’s Sect Master, and your future prospects are immeasurable.”

“You might even surpass the Congenital realm and reach the legendary Grandmaster realm.”

“My precious son is indeed of mediocre talent, unworthy of a Genius like you.”

Listening to Lin Tianhua’s words, a look of joy appeared on Cao Ze’s face.

After all, Liu Ruyan was indeed quite beautiful.

She was Cao Ze’s type.

It was just that he had been held back by Liu Ruyan’s engagement, fearing gossip.

This annulment of the engagement, receiving the support of the Chiyan Sect’s Sect Master, was essentially because Cao Ze had pleaded with his father.

However, in his opinion, that waste Lin Yan was indeed unworthy of a beauty like Liu Ruyan.

Only a favored son of heaven like himself was suitable.

So he grinned and said with a smile: “Then I thank the Lin Family head for understanding.”

“Wait a moment!!!”

Just as Cao Ze’s voice fell.

A slightly youthful voice came from the entrance.

Everyone looked towards the sound and saw a young man with a pale face at the entrance.

The weakened figure stepped forward.

It was Lin Yan, who had rushed here.

“Lin Yan?” Liu Ruyan was slightly taken aback, and then a trace of panic flashed across her face.

“You can walk now?” Unlike Liu Ruyan, Cao Ze’s expression was full of surprise.

After all… the person who had helped Wang Mang and severed all of Lin Yan’s Meridians back then.

It was him, so he naturally knew that Lin Yan should have become a cripple for life.

“Lin Yan!!” Lin Tianhua and Lin Tianxia’s eyes were filled with worry.

“Why are you here? Aren’t you supposed to be resting?”

Lin Tianhua asked quickly.

“Are you uncomfortable anywhere, Lin Yan?” Lin Tianxia’s rough expression was also filled with concern for Lin Yan.

In response, Lin Yan walked to the center of the hall.

He gently nodded towards Lin Tianhua and Lin Tianxia: “I’m fine, Father, Second Uncle.”

Saying that, he fixed his gaze on Liu Ruyan and her group.

His gaze paused sharply when it swept over Cao Ze.

A grinding sound like gnashing teeth came out: “Cao Ze! You’re here too!”

Cao Ze also recovered at this moment.

The surprise on his face instantly disappeared, replaced by a look of disdain.

So what if he could get up now?

A waste would always be a waste.

Let alone getting up, even if Lin Yan was fully restored.

So what?

He would still be destined to be trampled underfoot by Cao Ze.

“Oh, Junior Brother Lin Yan, it seems you’ve recovered quite well. I took good care of you when you were in the Sect.”

“Yes, thanks to you.” Lin Yan’s fists unconsciously clenched.

His gaze fell upon Lin Tianhua and Lin Tianxia, who were concerned about him.

Lin Yan didn’t say much.

Some things, if spoken, would only cause trouble.

If Lin Tianhua and Lin Tianxia knew that the person who severed his Meridians was the Cao Ze before them.

Perhaps, things would develop to an uncontrollable point.

That was a situation Lin Yan did not want to see.

“That girl, is she your ‘green tea’ fiancée?”

In Lin Yan’s consciousness sea.

Yu Chen asked.

Clearly, Yu Chen was using Lin Gezhu’s term.

Lin Yan nodded silently.

“Hmm… her talent, for your Eastern Continent, is indeed not bad, but only not bad.” Yu Chen gave a simple evaluation.

His tone was also calm.

For Yu Chen, who came from the larger, more vast Central Province.

Liu Ruyan’s level didn’t even enter his sight.

“Of course, it’s much stronger than your talent.” Finally, Yu Chen gave another cutting evaluation.

Lin Yan: “…”

“Pfft, haha, don’t be discouraged, kid. You are my Disciple now. Surpassing Liu Ruyan is just a piece of cake.”

“You should know, all you need now is Time.”

Yu Chen laughed in Lin Yan’s consciousness sea.

“Time, huh…” Lin Yan gritted his teeth.

He asked: “Teacher, I want to know, how quickly! How quickly can I surpass Liu Ruyan?”

Today’s events, the Lin Family, and Lin Yan as the protagonist of this drama, all had to respond.

Otherwise, if they successfully annulled the engagement like this, the Lin Family would no longer have a foothold in the future.

Lin Yan saw all of this clearly.

Therefore, he needed a definite Time, a Time when he could personally wash away the Lin Family’s shame.

Yu Chen also understood what Lin Yan was thinking.

After a moment of contemplation, he said in a deep voice: “If you are truly so eager to become stronger.”

“It depends on whether you have the courage to fight with your life.”

“If you have that determination, it will only take three years!”

“I guarantee that in three years, you will definitely have the strength to wash away today’s humiliation!”

Hearing Yu Chen’s words, Lin Yan took a deep breath.

“Three years, huh, I understand!”

His tone carried an unprecedented determination.

As for the difficulties and hardships involved, Lin Yan didn’t care!

Some things were worth defending with one’s life, even if it meant death.

For Lin Yan.

It was the Lin Family’s honor and the dignity of his loved ones.