In the lin residence .
Lin tao worriedly gazed at lamp burning on the table .he was going through reports .reading them and sighing.after some time he would gaze again at the lamp worriedly .
Because of incidents one after another . A team was never made to search for lin tian .first it was kidnapping of mei lin .
Lin tao took mei lin's kidnapping as a priority and instantly sent a team to search for mei lin.
Than Zhang mei appeared and took mei lin with her for some reason.
Maybe it was because of anger . however there seemed to be other reasons too .He was unaware.
After that a treasure descended deep in mountains.cultivators flocked to the forbidden forest . because there was chance of beast tide .4 families gathered together to make plan to safeguard silver guard city .
The city was closed off to outsider and city protecting array was activated. Cultivators were stationed all over the city .some beast attacked the city walls .but there was no damage .No beast entered the city and caused damage .which was very good situation compared to what they had in mind.
No one was allowed to go outside .
But the problems occured next day .
Many cultivators had come in search of treasure .some made tents to live within the forest .
But some came to the nearby settlements to stay over . This was very bad situation.
Whenever cultivators gathered it was destined a fight would occur .
Cultivators were very arrogant .they had eyes in the sky .it was almost impossible for their 4 families to control all these cultivators.thus some rules were created in haste to control the situation from turning bad.
Every cultivator would have to show their identity token at gate .their sect,family ,group have to be registered.
They had to promise that they won't make trouble in the city.
They could only stay in residence provided by 4 families.
Meeting mortals should be ignored .in case they offend them .
Every cultivator would have to pay money in order to stay .
Every cultivator who wants something within the city they should tell any 4 great families guards .and 4 great families will try to meet their needs .
All these rules were for cultivators below core formation and as such was decided
All the empty residences,inns and other abandoned house would be used for temporary stay for cultivars below core formation stage .
Cultivators from core formation stage would stay in 4 families residence and be in their sights.
All 4 families had sent their strong cultivators to handle and control any bad situation to happen.
Only 1 day had passed and there were so many complaints he had received.
A male cultivator entered female cultivator's residence and fight occured .
A male cultivator saw a mortal women and fell in love with her and wanted to marry . however he already had 3 females by his side .mortal girl's parents refused .the male cultivator was angered and after stabbing her parents forcefully brought the girl to her residence and raped her . fortunately fei family's elder was nearby .the cultivator was beaten up and a compensation was decided to give to the mortal family.her parents were still alive .and they couldn't probly give full support to the mortal family .They accepted the compensation.
A certain cultivator was reported to be conducting a evil ritual .
A female cultivator seduced a mortal family 's 3 brothers and caused them to fight.
A female cultivator destroyed 3 beautiful girls face who were in qi condensing realm .after she was compared and paled in beauty to 3 female cultivators.
A certain female cultivator killed a mortal man after she was looked by him for more than a minute .the man's family was compensated under Chan family's supervision.
A cultivator group didn't like the provided residence so they destroyed it .after that they forcefully occupied a clan branch elder's residence.
There were many reports each different.
They could still control the situation though.
As no powerful cultivator had appeared .they couldn't handle . However situation might change tomorrow or day after tomorrow.
All the cultivators above core formation had flocked to sword edge city .but that didn't mean they won't come or decide to stay in silver tail city.They had to be careful.
he gazed at lamp again .
Steward qiang "master just now news came that a tier 3 beast has appeared in front of City gates.there are two human figures on his back .so it should be tamed beast "
"Our guards has reported One of the figure seems similar to the young master ."steward qiang replied happily
"What is it really tian .he is back . finally he came back .is he injured.Does he look fine .no don't tell me .I will personally go check "patriarch lin tao said and disappeared from his place .
"After 4 days a good news finally came that made master happy " steward qiang said and followed
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"Which powerful cultivator dares to run amok at night releasing his aura ."
Just as lin tao was executing fleeting steps .
A powerful voice called him .
"Which esteemed cultivator is it . please follow our city rules ."came another voice
A barrage of arrows rained over him.
Swoosh !
Lin tao immediately disappeared and 6 feet far from his place .
He glared at figure standing on nearby building.
3 cultivators appeared on rooftops around lin tao .
Each one was elder from 3great families of silver tail city.
"This ...forgive me patriarch lin I thought a troublemaker cultivator had appeared and attacked . Please forgive me ."bowed elder from chan family
"Please forgive us too we were rude "said elder from fei and guo families
Lin tao gazed at them and said ."I have important things to do .I am in hurry .return and do your duties ."
Lin tao executed fleeting steps again.
Behind him 3 elders said
"After so many years he is still so strong "
"His old age hasn't weakened him "
"I have to report this to patriarch "
They said and scattered.
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On the city walls.
Just By look lin tao recognised lin tian.
And he seemed fine .when he looked at female cultivator.he couldn' t guess the depth of female cultivators power .
And he also saw tier 3 beast "impenetrable skin rhino ". suddenly he was full of anger
According to Zhang mei this beast killed lin tian .
But lin tian was fine and he was also with this beast .if he wasn't wrong he was probably saved by this female cultivator.and this beast was tamed by female cultivator later on .
Lin tao guessed.he controlled his anger .
He will talk to this female practitioner if he could buy this beast and later kill it .to take revenge.
Rhino was surrounded by human guards .feeling uneasy it wanted to charge at them .But the female cultivator on him showed her aura whenever it moved .
Surrounded guards had already recognised young master lin and female cultivator with young master was strong presence too .they didn't wanted to anger anybody .but couldn't let any beast inside .
After guard chief received direct order from steward qiang of lin family .he opened the city gates .
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Rhino was feeling uneasy walking among human forest . It didn't know where to go .it was surrounded by predators from all sides.
It wanted to run but also repay lin tian.
With the strong presence on his back .other predators won't attack him right .it thought.
Lin tian was feeling down .he thought he would be welcomed by lin family on city gates .with worried and sad gazes they would look at him.he would'nt knew how he would explain himself .
But nothing he thought happened .after lin tian pointed in certain direction. Rhino charged in that direction.it wanted to destroy walls and households and just go straight.but again female cultivator stopped him .
When it reached lin family the gates of lin family were wide open .some guards were in disbelief when they received news young master was coming on tier 3 beast .
However seeing the danger beast they had to believe.
"Young master please bring this beast to the training area .I have made some arrangements for it there ."steward qiang said
To lin tian .but those words were actually meant for Huang mei.
After they brought rhino to training grounds .lin tian and Huang mei dismounted the beast .
"Please follow me young master and ....miss . patriarch wants to meet and talk with you .and also express his thanks ."steward qiang guided both to patriarch 's personal room.
"Young master please enter first.me and miss will wait outside ."
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Lin tao had serious expression on his face .
Lin tian bowed to patriarch.as he was about to explain himself .
"Tian you entered the forbidden forest .and stayed outside for 4 days .we didn't knew anything about it .do you know how much worry you gave us."lin tao's voice echoed with concern, frustration, and disappointment.as he demanded answers for his prolonged absence.
" Do you know how deeply your disappearance effected our clan .do you know how much worried we were thinking something had happened you .do you have any explanation "
"Do you know we even heard from someone that you were killed by tier 3 impenetrable skin rhino and died "
"Some even suggested that we hold a funeral for you and after your funeral we select a new young master "
"Tian do you have any explanation for disappearance ,for the worry you caused us .
For your irresponsible behaviour.
"I understand your anger and frustration, and I apologize for causing you worry.I know my actions have caused pain and concern to those who loves and care for me .and for that I deserve punishment Patriarch please punish me .whatever punishment you give I will accept without question."
"However after mei lin was punished.i was hurt and...and felt pain . I didn't want to stay in lin family.so I thought if I contributed to the clan in any way .I could ask for leniency for mei lin for my contribution.i hadn't realised my reckless actions will have such outcome . patriarch please..... grandpa you can punish me in anyway but don't punish mei lin .and don't separate her from me ."
"Please...please don't separate mei lin from lin family.i beg you "lin tian knelt and hit his head to the floor .The explanation he had prepared before .he didn't want to use it in front of patriarch.patriarch love and cared about him so how can he lie .
"You...you "patriarch choked on his words .
"Mei lin she can't stay .she can't stay in lin residence and that is your punishment.And if you see me as a patriarch you have to accept it .you can't go against my decision.if you respect me as patriarch "
"Go I don't want to see you .you are dismissed "lin tao waved his hands
"No grandpa don't do this . punish me its all because of me .but don't punish mei lin .she is just child . "
"I beg you please don't "lin tian smacked his head to the floor.
Steward qiang hurried in and stopped lin tian
"Young master don't hurt yourself.nothing you do will change anything.You are disprespecting patriarch by doing this "
Steward qiang grabbed lin tian's hand and brought him to his quarters .passing by fairy huang he said .
"Miss please go in .master is waiting for you inside "steward qiang
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Lin tao quickly adjusted his expression.
When Huang mei entered .she saw a old man in his 50s sitting on wooden chair .
She didn't have a good impression of this old man .she heard everything from outside . She also saw pained look on lin tian . although she didn't understand why or what happened and everything was family matter. she had grown close to lin tian and treated lin tian as a friend .on behalf of him she felt anger at this old man.
"It must have been miss who saved my grandson in forbidden forest.i do not know how to refer to miss as "
Huang mei nodded"you can call me miss Huang mei "
"I thank miss for saving lin tian .you saved our future and hope . please accept my bow " lin tao stood and bowed
"You don't have to thank me .it's not all because of me he is survived.His luck was also involved."Huang mei replied casually
"Regardless it must have been hard keeping tian safe all these days . without miss's help he may not have survived."lin tao bowed again
"I am indebted to you for your bravery and selflessness in rescuing my grandson. Your actions have spared us from a great tragedy.
Our lin clan is indebted to miss Huang
Please let me express this gratitude in more tangible manner."lin tao presented a small wooden box to Huang mei .Huang mei backed off and said .
"There is no need for thanks, Patriarch Lin.
I was just following my senior sister Zhang mei 's instruction."Huang mei
"That's separate case miss .you were the one to actually save lin tian .I know our lin is small clan .there is nothing worthy enough that can capture miss Huang's eyes .But please this accept this gift only than my heart will fill at ease.This may not be enough for the dangers and peril you faced in saving tian however Your kindness will not be forgotten. Please, allow us to express our gratitude in a more fitting manner. Please stay as our honored guest and let us show you our hospitality and courtesy."lin tao said and presented wooden box again .
Huang mei inclined her head in acknowledgment, her expression one of quiet dignity and humility. She accepted gift casually and stuffed it into her storage bag.
As she was about to take her leave.
"Actually miss .master Zhang told me lin tian was attacked by rhino beast .can you sell that beast to me .any price is fine .if you don't want to sell it that's fine too "lin tao
"You want to buy that beast ?.you have to ask lin tian for that?"Huang mei said
Patriarch took it as Huang mei saying no .
"If miss huang doesn't mind .can I ask you for a small favor .not as a patriarch of lin clan.but as a grandpa of mei lin and lin tian."patriarch lin tao said
"Can....can you contact miss Zhang and ask her about mei lin's condition "
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With the patriarch's order .steward Zhang made arrangements for the female cultivator to be accommodated within the clan's residence, where she will be treated with the utmost respect and courtesy. She is given access to the clan's resources ensuring her comfort and well-being during her stay.
Resting in her bed Huang mei thought that old man wasn't so bad .
In fact she felt bad for misunderstanding him .her sect or rather cultivator world didn't not have such environment.where emotions were so deeply involved In decision.she remembered her childhood whe she was just a normal child enjoying her childhood.
As she was thinking.she drifted into sleep .
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Next day
Huang mei was woken up by tremors .her residence shook .a vase was broken by the tremors .it fell from the table and broke.
She heard knock on her door.
"Miss Huang I am sorry for disturbing you .but is slight emergency "
"Wait I am coming *
Fairy Huang dressed herself up .when she opened the door .steward qianq was standing outside .
"Miss Huang please control your beast .its about to rampage .many servants and young disciples are afraid"
Fairy Huang was stunned.'when did that beast became hers .it was clearly lin tians'
"What happened?"
"It is trying to break down training grounds's walls .when someone tries to go near it .it attacks .we don't know why "steward
"I see go and ask lin tian to come too"fairy Huang
'it is clearly that lin tian's beast .why do I have to handle his message .now that it's in lin family.she had no responsibility for that beast's
'i will just go and see it does not kill anyone.lest I get blamed later on 'fairy Huang thought.