As Chang Lin was making his to the Floating Cloud City, he noticed that two people seem to be trying to catch some animals. It was either they were catching them for dinner or killing them for sport.
The more that he looks at them the more that he recognized them. The two people who were trying to catch animals we're from the Xiao Family. They were Xiao Yulong and Xiao Yang, who were already at the late stage of Elementary Profound Realm. Seeing that these two people were the catalyst of the beginning of the story, he smiled as he crept near them and hid his cultivation for them not to sense him. As he arrived behind the two of them, he immediately knocked them out with a chop to the neck. Looking through their body, he found that they had a few Yellow Profound coins on them. He immediately took them and left them behind.
Seeing that he already robbed them dry, he immediately went to the entrance of the city and paid the fee of entering the city. As he entered the city, he went on to find the house of the Xia family. He asked around for the directions for the Xia family household and got the gist of where they were staying at. He went around a few corners and was suddenly in front of a big manor that looks like it was built in ancient China. He immediately looked at the two guards who were standing there and went straight at them.
He stood in front of them and said, "I would like to meet your patriarch." The two of them just looked at me and scowled. The two of them just said, "Not everyone can just go and see the patriarch kid, so go away." He seems to understand what the two of them were saying but he still went and said, "Just call him so we can talk." While saying that he slowly released his pressure on the two of them. After Chang Lin released his pressure, the two guards started sweating and then looked at each other.
"Sir, I would like to know your name for me to say to the patriarch whom he is meeting with," one of the guards said to him. Chang Lin just thought, 'Damn, how could I be so stupid.' Then he just said to the two guards that his name is Chang Lin and one of the guards left. The guard went inside the manor and went to where the patriarch was staying. The guard went and knocked on the door, after knocking he suddenly heard a, "Come in." The guard came in the patriarch's room and then said, "Patriarch Xia Hongyi, there is someone at the gate who wants to see you. He says his name is Chang Lin."
Xia Hongyi pondered on who this Chang Lin is and what he wants because he never met him. He felt curious about this Chang Lin and immediately sent the guard to fetch him and bring him to the living room. After getting his orders from Xia Hongyi, the guard left to get Chang Lin and bring him to the Patriarch.
After arriving at the gate, he suddenly the other and Chang Lin staring blankly at each other but due to the pressure, Chang Lin released earlier, you could see some sweats lingering on the body of the guard. After sensing that someone has arrived, Chang Lin looked at the person who was standing opposite to them and gave him a questioning gaze. After seeing Chang Lin's look, the guard hurriedly said, "Sir, Patriarch Xia Hongyi is ready to receive you now. Please follow me to the living room."
Chang Lin just nodded at him and followed him but thought, 'I don't need you for directions because I can sense where the Patriarch currently is but I'll follow this once to not seem rude.'
After the two of them left, the other guard who was left behind suddenly released a sigh and thought, 'What kind of monster was that kid? Breaking through to the 1st level of the True Profound Realm while being a 15-year-old kid has never been heard of before. That kid isn't a genius, he's a monster.' With anticipation, the guard waited for his friend to tell him in what kind of realm the kid was in.
It didn't take long for the two to reach the living room and meet Xia Hongyi who was already waiting for them while sitting on a chair that's in front of a table and another chair. Xia Hongyi waved his hand to the guard and said to him that he can leave now. As the guard left, Xia Hongyi now looked at his guest with a debating look. As Xia Hongyi looked more at Chang Lin, he was left pondering on why a kid wants to speak with him.
Seeing Xia Hongyi's gaze, Chang Lin answered his obvious question and said, "Master Xia, I would like to join the Xia family."
Hearing that, Xia Hongyi's face looked even more incredulous. He looked at the boy and urged him to continue. Seeing what he was doing Chang Lin continued, "I would like to join the Xia family for protection." Hearing this Xia Hongyi was left confused about why does a young boy of 15 years of age need to have protection. Xia Hongyi just questioned him about this and Chang Lin answered him through releasing the full brunt of his cultivation.
Sensing the level of cultivation Chang Lin has, Xia Hongyi couldn't be left more dumbfounded. He hurriedly stood up and grabbed the boy's arm to continue sensing his cultivation and when he finally sees that it is his true cultivation level, it left him doubtful of what the world has come to.
"Kid, who are you truly? Why have you come to my family and not in those famous sects like the Heavenly Sword Villa and the Burning Heaven Clan?" Chang Lin then thought of an excuse for him to convince Xia Hongyi to let him stay in the family. Suddenly, Chang Lin's facial expression changed and the look he was giving Xia Hongyi was of anger and sadness.
Chang Lin said, "I was taught by my master while we were traveling the Blue Pole Star Planet. Due to my master taking me, he focused on teaching me and never treated the old injuries he had while he was with me. My master taught me everything that he knew and while he was close to death, my master said to me, 'Chang Lin, don't wallow upon my death. Look for a family that is kind and humble, one where you will be cherished and will not give you any troubles. Don't join any of those big sects or big families, many of them will be envious of your talent and will blow out your light. Most Young Masters of any big family are arrogant, so find a kind and humble young master or mistress that you may get well with. Do not forget to be kind to your patriarch and be obedient. Start in the Floating Cloud City, their families may not be too strong but I heard they are kind. Hear the opinions of the people who live in the city and go for the kinder ones. And kid don't....forget.....to not...be.....arrogant.' He died after saying those things, Sir. Sir, I have asked around and the people said that you are a kind and humble person. Please receive me in your family." While saying the last part, Chang Lin bowed his head and thought, 'Success! Hahahahaha, nice acting there Chang Lin!'
After hearing this, Xia Hongyi looked at Chang Lin with pity and pondered his words. Xia Hongyi thought, 'This kid has watched as his master died and doesn't seem to have anyone left to take him in, and with his monstrous talent, he could help Xia Yunbao and Xia Qingyue with their cultivation. With him in the family, he could help us be brought to prosperity.' He wondered what the kid meant by taking him in the family. So he asked, "Kid, what do you mean by taking you in the family?"
Chang Lin understood the question and said, "You can give me any type of position Sir. Be it a guard or a butler. I know you treat these people well, so I am okay with anything you give me." Hearing this, Xia Hongyi couldn't help but smile. He thought of a perfect idea, he then carried this out and said to Chang Lin, "Boy, I could adopt you."