17: Chapter 17 Lin Feng's Arrival

Hearing this, Zhao Huaiyi involuntarily frowned, but when he saw the newcomer, a trace of respect unexpectedly appeared on his previously displeased expression.

"Isn't this Fellow Daoist Lin?" Zhao Huaiyi's tone changed from his previous domineering attitude, turning somewhat flattering.

"Fellow Daoist Zhao, long time no see, you have also advanced to Foundation Establishment. Congratulations, congratulations." The newcomer cupped his fists in congratulations with a smile at the corners of his mouth, as if he had truly come to celebrate with Zhao Huaiyi.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, your words flatter me too much. How could I dare compare myself to you? You are Master Lingxiao's prized disciple of the Xuantian Sect, an absolute Genius who achieved Foundation Establishment at just twenty-six years old." Zhao Huaiyi's words were filled with flattery.

These words shocked all the Cultivators present, whether from the Chen Family or the Wu Family. Achieving Foundation Establishment at twenty-six years old, what kind of Prodigy was this? Furthermore, he was the prized disciple of the widely renowned Master Lingxiao, an existence who was absolutely invincible and powerful even among Purple Palace Cultivators. But then again, without Purple Mansion cultivation, how could one cultivate such a Genius?

Chen Changqing was no exception, and his heart was shaken to the core. Originally, he had estimated that relying on the dao bead to attempt Foundation Establishment before the age of forty was already quite shocking, but he never expected the man suspended in mid-air before him to deal such a massive blow to his worldview.

"Could someone really achieve Foundation Establishment this fast?"

He looked at the people beside him, especially Chen Changtian, the number one person of the Chang generation. Although Chen Changtian was only twenty-three years old, his cultivation was merely at the Qi Refining Layer Four Perfection.

Truly, you wouldn't know the gap without comparison, and comparing would give you a fright.

Feeling Chen Changqing's gaze, Chen Changtian turned his head and smiled slightly.

Chen Changqing smiled awkwardly and turned his head back. If Chen Changtian knew that he was comparing him with that Foundation Establishment expert, I wonder what thoughts would cross his mind?

"Right, Fellow Daoist Lin, what brings you here?" Zhao Huaiyi probed cautiously, terrified that the Lin Feng before him had also come for the Chen Family.

"Oh, if Fellow Daoist Zhao hadn't mentioned it, I almost forgot. I came to seek justice for the Chen Family." Lin Feng pulled out a folding fan and gently fanned himself.

Zhao Huaiyi's pupils constricted. He really did come for the Chen Family? This was troublesome. His thoughts raced as he hoped to find a way to break the deadlock.

All the Cultivators present were filled with doubt and astonishment, and among them, only Clan Leader Chen Xuanlin's gaze appeared very calm.

"Could our Family have some kind of friendship with that prized disciple of Master Zixiao? That's not right, if there really was one, he shouldn't be coming to help only at a time like this." Chen Changqing thought to himself. At this moment, all the Chen Family Cultivators probably shared the same thought, and everyone was waiting for Lin Feng's next words.

On the other hand, the Wu Family Cultivators' hearts were filled with unease. If this Lin Feng truly had a friendship with the Chen Family, then today would be the doom of their Wu Family. Why would such a thing happen? Clearly, today should have been the day they destroyed the Chen Family! Why were there so many unexpected turns of events?

"I feel that Fellow Daoist Zhao's assessment of the Chen Family's crimes is somewhat exaggerated." Lin Feng stated bluntly.

"Please speak your mind, Fellow Daoist Lin." Zhao Huaiyi's expression turned somewhat ugly. It seemed he wouldn't be able to force the Chen Family into anything today. He could only glare resentfully at Clan Leader Chen Xuanlin. Only now did he realize why Clan Leader Chen Xuanlin wasn't as apprehensive as before—the two of them had already made a deal in secret beforehand.

The Wu and Xu Families had harbored a grudge against the Chen Family for a long time, and everyone far and wide knew that both families coveted the Chen Family's two legacies of talisman-making and artifact-crafting. Thus, they had a motive to ambush and kill members of the Chen Family.

Furthermore, wouldn't we know who killed the Chen Family members by catching a Wu Family member right here on the spot?

Lin Feng swept his gaze across the Wu Family Cultivators, his tone ice-cold.

Then, with a casual wave of his hand, he grabbed Wu Linchen, who was closest to him.

Cold sweat poured down Wu Linchen, terrifying him to the point of complete helplessness. He hurriedly shouted, "Clan Chief, save me!"

Before Wu Linfang could respond, Lin Feng directly executed the Soul Searching Grand Technique right in front of everyone to search his soul.

Such neat and decisive methods made everyone's heart tighten.

Although the Soul Searching Grand Technique was a Spell that any Foundation Establishment Cultivator could perform, this common Spell was extremely vicious. This was because it specifically harmed a Cultivator's Divine Soul; even with a resolute will, one's Divine Soul would ultimately be destroyed by the Soul Searching Grand Technique, turning them into an incoherent idiot.

"Ah!" Accompanied by a miserable scream, Lin Feng's Soul Searching Grand Technique officially began.

"Lin..." Wu Linfang stepped forward, wanting to open his mouth to beg for mercy, but the words remained stuck in his throat.

After a moment, Lin Feng casually tossed Wu Linchen aside, letting his body drop straight down from the air.

Wu Linfang quickly stepped forward to catch him. Seeing that Wu Linchen had already turned into an imbecilic state with a trace of saliva still lingering at the corner of his mouth, a flash of coldness crossed Wu Linfang's eyes, which was immediately extinguished just as quickly.

"Through this junior's memories, I am now certain that the Wu and Xu Families joined forces to ambush and kill Chen Yuanping." Lin Feng said indifferently, completely unconcerned about the now-demented Wu Linchen.

"Since that's the case, how does Fellow Daoist Lin plan to resolve this?" Zhao Huaiyi had completely given up, no longer wanting to manage the messy affairs of these three families.

"Hehe! This is easy to resolve. Since the Wu and Xu Families provoked the matter first, naturally it is these two families who violated Qinghe County's regulations, while the Chen Family merely came to demand an explanation. Moreover, the second wrongdoing goes without saying—look at whether the Chen Family annihilated the Wu Family." Lin Feng said his last sentence meaningfully.

"What Fellow Daoist Lin says is right. Then, in your view, how should these two clans be punished?"

"After all, this is territory under your Zhao Family's jurisdiction, so it wouldn't be appropriate for my Xuantian Sect to interfere." Lin Feng smiled.

Inappropriate to interfere? Doing so many things for the Chen Family didn't count as interfering? Zhao Huaiyi inwardly complained.

"Since Fellow Daoist Lin puts it that way, I will handle matters according to the rules. Wu Family, you plotted to ambush and kill Chen Family Cultivators, what crime do you deserve?"

All the Wu Family Cultivators wore ugly expressions. The Chen Family members on the side felt emotional inside; just a moment ago the tables had turned, and now it was the Wu Family's turn to suffer heavy losses.

"However, seeing that you have already received punishment, I will not punish you further. Both of your families will output two thousand Spirit Stones each to be handed over to the Chen Family. At the same time, the Xu Family will hand over a First-tier Low Grade Spiritual Vein to the Chen Family, and this matter will end here. Do you have any objections?"

Looking at the two men suspended in mid-air, Wu Linfang felt extremely bitter in his heart and immediately replied, "Our Wu Family has no objections."

"Mm, very well. Today's matters end here; you Chen Family members should head back as well." Zhao Huaiyi said.

"Many thanks to Senior Lin and Senior Zhao for seeking justice for our Chen Family." All the Chen Family Cultivators bowed respectfully.

"Mm, Fellow Daoist Lin, then I shall take my leave first." Zhao Huaiyi cupped his fists, glanced at the Chen Family Cultivators, and then turned into a streak of white escaping light as he sped away.

As he watched his receding back, Lin Feng smiled at the corners of his mouth, then looked down at Clan Leader Chen Xuanlin, "Clan Chief Chen, happy cooperation."