The North courtyard of the Lin family is the residence of the younger generation, most of whom are unmarried.
Along the way, Lin Wanrong and Lin Hao remained silent, and the atmosphere seemed to be somewhat frozen.
After half a year, both of them have undergone many changes in their personalities.
Meeting at this moment is no longer as easy and natural as before.
Lin Hao, are you going back to the mansion to get something?
This atmosphere of solidarity did not last long.
Soon, it was interrupted by Lin Wanrong's voice of inquiry.
She turned her gaze and looked at Lin Hao's handsome profile, intrigued.
What was so important that Lin Hao would risk humiliation to retrieve it?
You.
Lin Hao smiled indifferently and said casually.
Me?
Lin Wanrong was shocked and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.
"Yes, I forgot to take you away."
When Lin Hao said this, his feet suddenly stopped and he said earnestly, "If Sister Wan doesn't want to get married, I can take you away at any time.
Before coming here, he had already thought that with the current monthly salary of ten million yuan from the Mansion of the Dead, even if he left the Zhao and Lin families, he would have no problem in life.
Upon hearing this, Lin Wanrong smiled sadly and stopped, facing Lin Hao.
I was an orphan since I was a child. If I hadn't been adopted by the head of the family as an adopted daughter, I might have died long ago.
Lin Wanrong shook her head and whispered, "As a member of the family, some things are not up to me to decide, and how can I have any desire or dislike."
Although the words were said lightly, there was a clear reluctance in his tone.
"You fool!"
Lin Hao couldn't help but shout.
Everyone has their own life to decide for themselves. You can never accept this kind of marriage that is mainly based on family interests.
Lin Hao frowned and advised calmly.
If Wanjie marries her ideal husband, he will sincerely wish her happiness.
But when he thought of marrying a bald, fat old man in his fifties or sixties, he felt irritated.
Xiao Hao, I know you are a person with strong opinions, but we grew up in the same place and we are all forced to do what we have to do.
Looking at Lin Hao's angry face, Lin Wanrong smiled and touched his head.
I know you've become stronger now, and I'm very happy about that, but it would be great if you were even more powerful, then you could protect your sister.
"Well, I'm kidding with you. Since you have nothing to take, I'll just take you for a walk around the North Court."
Lin Wanrong patted Lin Hao's shoulder and then walked into the gate of the North Court area.
If I become stronger...
Lin Hao stood in place, slowly clenching his fists, with this thought stirring deep inside him.
At this moment, he finally realized clearly that weak power could not hold anything!
Lin Hao opened his fingers, and an unprecedented belief surged up in his heart.
Immediately, he moved and quickly followed Lin Wanrong.
During the chat, both of them were interested in avoiding unpleasant things, and the topic gradually opened up.
The originally dull atmosphere also became as relaxed and happy as before.
Unconsciously, they had arrived at the martial arts training ground of the North courtyard.
The excited sound of drills caught Lin Hao's attention.
But on the wide training ground, dozens of figures were gathered.
These people are all young generation of the Lin family, both male and female.
They are full of vigor and vitality, showing the potential of the next generation of the Lin family.
At the moment, they were practicing their boxing against a pile of black piles.
Bang bang bang!
The sound of crisp impacts echoed in the arena.
"So this is the martial arts training ground. It's quite big."
Lin Hao's heart fluttered. Although he had occasionally come to the mansion before, he had only heard the sound of the family's children practicing.
As for those black piles, Lin Hao had also heard of them.
The material is a black iron tree that takes ten years to grow. After being cut down, it is cut into wooden piles and soaked in iron oil for a hundred days. When it is taken out, it can be as hard as iron and is extremely durable.
Many ancient martial arts families use black iron trees as punching stakes to strengthen their striking ability.
As a martial arts family, the Lin family has always advocated martial arts, just like the custom of valuing martial arts over literature in the Cangqiong continent. The family can be said to have produced many heroes and has rich resources in Tianwu City.
Because, strong power is the foundation of wealth and power. Without strong military force, even if there are more financial and political power, it will be seized by other forces.
"It's been a long time since I came here. The sound of training here is still as energetic as usual.
Listening to the familiar sound of boxing in the martial arts training ground, Lin Hao's mouth slightly curved upwards, and his heart was filled with emotion.
Due to his blindness and weak constitution, he was treated as a useless person since childhood and had no chance to enter the martial arts training ground.
I only come here to join in the fun when I'm bored sometimes.
Fortunately, the young members of the Lin family were united enough to treat him, their fellow clan member, with respect, though not with care, and never bullied or humiliated him.
"Be energetic, and punch fast and hard!"
At this moment, a rough voice suddenly sounded.
Lin Hao's mind flashed, and the little fly's head turned slightly to look at the person speaking.
It was a short-haired strong man in his forties, with a tall and strong body, wearing a black samurai suit, and with a bright and vivid gaze, supervising the training of the family's children.
"Uncle Xiong looks so tall and strong.
From his rough voice, Lin Hao recognized this middle-aged strongman.
His name is Lin Xionggang, and he is just as his name suggests, with a strong character and the strength of a level six warrior.
He spent his youth on the battlefield, and has made many achievements. He has extensive practical experience.
Perhaps tired of the fighting on the battlefield, five years ago he returned to the family and took up the position of martial arts leader, specializing in teaching the younger generation of the clan to cultivate.
"In another month, it will be the clan competition. You should step up your training!"
Lin Xionggang's eyes flashed as he scanned the crowd of Lin family members, and he said in a deep voice, "If you achieve outstanding results, you will receive focused training from the family, and the glory of our Lin family will continue to be passed down to you!"
Upon hearing the news, the young people present stopped their exercise and their eyes were filled with anticipation and longing.
No matter how wealthy a family is, its resources are always limited. If it has no potential, it will eventually fade out of the family's sight.
As the younger generation of the Lin family, they are full of vigor and ambition, and they don't want to live a mediocre life without any achievements.
The clan competition is held every five years, ostensibly for the purpose of exchanging martial skills and honing training achievements, but everyone knows that its essence is to select promising youngsters from the clan and send them to the Tianyan Academy for further training.
Because the Lin family has a background and heritage of ancient martial arts, they are guaranteed three spots in the Tianyan Academy every year.
The so-called internal appointment is like Zhao Ling'er, who can directly become a student of Tianyan Academy without examination.
It is conceivable that the three predetermined places are of high value.
"The clan?"
Hearing this, Lin Hao felt a twinge in his heart.
He naturally knew some inside information about the clan competition held by the family.
However, he is not a true member of the Lin family and has no right to compete for the quota.
Lin Hao, can you tell me how you became a martial artist?
Thinking of the scene where Lin Hao resisted the pressure of the master's aura, Lin Wanrong blinked her beautiful eyes and inquisitively asked.
Maybe I have a good talent.
Lin Hao smiled.
Talent? Lin Wanrong was shocked and looked at Lin Hao with confusion.
"Yes, talent is something that can only be understood by intuition, not by words."
Lin Hao nodded and laughed jokingly.
Although he has a very good relationship with Sister Wan, he has no intention of telling her the secret of the system.
Moreover, his words were not random, as the ultimate cultivation talent won in the last system lottery had indeed enabled him to truly step into the threshold of martial arts.
Thinking of the system lottery, Lin Hao's thoughts flashed, and he just realized that the system did not seem to indicate the chance of winning a lottery for the pet 'Ant-Man' he had just acquired.
"Does it mean that every time I win a prize, I need to accumulate two pet evolutions to get it?"
Lin Hao thought for a moment. When he evolved his kung fu, the little fly was also completely silent.
However, when I received my second pet, a tarantula, I was given the opportunity to enter a lucky draw.
If that's the case, then won't there be room for a fourth pet?
Thinking of this, Lin Hao could not help but feel excited and began to look forward to it.
"Well, you are talented, but I am stupid."
Lin Wanrong smiled beautifully and didn't ask any questions.
"Look at that person. It seems like Brother Hao."
Just as they were talking and laughing, a yellow-clad teenager who was about to take a rest in the martial arts field spotted Lin Hao.
Upon hearing Lin Hao's name, most of them stopped practicing boxing for a moment.
Immediately, a stream of surprised glances followed the direction pointed by the yellow-clothed boy, and looked at the two figures in the courtyard entrance.
Immediately, all these eyes focused on Lin Hao.
It's really Brother Hao, he's back!
When they saw Lin Hao, the older ones looked indifferent, but the younger ones were all excited.
In their childhood, they had the impression that Lin Hao was blind, but he showed a wealth of knowledge.
Especially in storytelling, such as the Legend of the Condor Heroes, the Eight Immortals of the Heavenly Dragon...
Almost every story is brilliant.
The initiation of martial arts for this group of young kids was inspired by Lin Hao.
Over time, Lin Hao's image in their hearts can be said to have become increasingly worshipped and revered.
So when they saw Lin Hao, these young people were very excited.
"Bah, a 废物 who married into the family.What's so surprising about that?"
Among the crowd, a young man with a hooked nose snorted.
You're right. I remember the day he came to live in my family, he said he would never set foot in the Lin family's gate again.
Another long-haired youth, also sarcastically said, "Tut-tut, today you still have the face to come back."
When they saw Lin Hao, those older family members all showed a sarcastic face.
Obviously, they still have prejudice against Lin Hao for his loss of face to the family half a year ago.
For this time, Lin Hao kept silent to the taunts of the two.
"Xiao Hao did nothing wrong, he was also forced to do it!"
Lin Wanrong's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she immediately stepped forward and angrily said, "If I get married next month, will you still humiliate me like this in the future..."
At the end of the speech, Lin Wanrong's eyes were red and tears seemed to be coming out of her eyes.
"Both of you, shut up!"
Lin Xionggang frowned and shouted, "I think you are too free. You can punch a thousand times at once!"
Seeing this, the hook-nosed youth and the long-haired youth who had just spoken, their faces slightly changed, and they realized something.
Immediately, under the command of Lin Xionggang, they each began to hit the wooden stake.
Bang bang bang...!!
The dull sound of impact continued to ring in the arena, leaving all the family members in a gloomy mood and the atmosphere suddenly became heavy.
In fact, they knew in their hearts that Lin Hao's situation half a year ago was completely beyond his control.
In that situation, they would also be furious.
However, now, Lin Wanrong's fate can be said to be even more tragic, as she is even engaged to an old man!
When they learned of this situation, almost every member of the family was extremely angry, but due to the fact that the marriage was arranged by the head of the family, Lin Hongkang, they could only express their anger in silence.
"Sister Wan, don't pay attention to them."
Lin Hao's mouth twitched into a sad smile.
Faced with the misunderstanding of his brothers, he was not in the mood to stay any longer, and took Lin Wanrong's delicate hand and walked outside.
Looking at the two figures leaving, Lin Xiong just shook his head and sighed, muttering to himself, "If you have to blame someone, it's only you, growing up in a big family environment."
Walking out of the north courtyard, Lin Hao suddenly stopped under a large tree next to the courtyard wall.
"Sister Wan, I'm sorry for causing you to suffer because of me.
Lin Hao looked apologetic, then reached out and gently wiped away the tears on Lin Wanrong's face.
I'm fine... "
The gentle gesture warmed Lin Wanrong's heart, and she shook her head and smiled.
But soon, she felt something was wrong.
Lin Hao can't see, how does he know that I'm crying?
And the movements of rubbing the face, as if you could see it.
Thinking of this, Lin Wanrong looked surprised and stared at Lin Hao's gray pupils.
"Although I can't see, my nose is very sensitive and I can smell the taste of your tears."
Lin Hao seemed to have guessed the other person's thoughts.
As he spoke, he brought his fingers, which were still wet with tears, up to his nostrils and exclaimed, "It smells like honey. It's quite nice."
Upon hearing this, Lin Wanrong burst out laughing at Lin Hao's funny and humorous actions.
Looking at the beautiful smile on Sister Wan's face like a hundred flowers blooming, Lin Hao's heart was filled with a sense of murderous intent.
There is no doubt that Li Qingshou, the lecherous old baldhead, has been sentenced to death by him.
This is the only way to stop it!
Right, just now the master asked me to take you to the study room to see him later.I'll take you there now.
Then, Lin Wanrong stopped laughing and thought of the matter at hand, and quickly said.
No need, I have nothing to talk with him.
Lin Hao looked cold and walked straight towards the gate of the Lin family without looking back.
For the cold-blooded family head who only cares about the interests of the family and doesn't care about the feelings of others, Lin Hao has no interest in contacting him.
"You..."
Seeing that Lin Hao was so determined, Lin Wanrong hesitated to speak, but did not stop him.