Just as he finished all this, Liang Qing walked in from outside.
“Brother Lin Yun, you’re back!” Liang Qing greeted him with a smile as soon as she saw him.
“Liang Qing, I have some news for you. Starting today, I’ll be moving out of the Huoyun encampment, and I’m afraid you won’t be able to continue cultivating here either,” Lin Yun said.
“What! Did something happen, Brother Lin Yun? Why are they making you leave?” Liang Qing asked nervously.
“I’m not leaving the Huoyun encampment because I did something wrong. It’s because Emperor Huoyun has granted me a residence and allowed me to establish my own household. After all, I’ve stepped into the Tribulation Realm, so staying in the encampment doesn’t hold much meaning anymore,” Lin Yun explained.
“Stepped into the Tribulation Realm? Established your own household?” Liang Qing covered her mouth, utterly shocked.
Lin Yun’s rapid growth stunned her. She’d heard from her father that Lin Yun was only in his forties—reaching the Tribulation Realm at such a young age? How terrifying!
“Liang Qing, you’re still in the Void Realm, right? Your path of cultivation is still long, so keep working hard,” Lin Yun encouraged her.
At that moment, a dozen soldiers entered the courtyard.
“Greetings, Lord Lin Yun!” The soldiers saluted him.
“Are you here to escort me?” Lin Yun looked at them.
“Yes, Lord Lin Yun. We’re here to take you to your residence. The carriage is already prepared at the entrance,” the lead soldier said.
“Good, let’s get ready to depart,” Lin Yun agreed.
Then, Lin Yun called Liang Qing to join him in the carriage.
He first dropped her off at the Liang family residence before heading to his new mansion.
The carriage came to a stop.
“Lord Lin, we’ve arrived at your new residence,” a soldier’s voice called from outside the curtain.
Hearing this, Lin Yun stepped out of the carriage.
As he did, a grand and luxurious mansion came into view!
At the entrance hung a plaque with two words carved in gilded letters: *Lin Residence*!
The estate spanned at least 800 mu, complete with mountains and a lake.
Owning such a property in the land-scarce divine capital was no small feat.
This residence was located in the inner city of the divine capital.
The divine capital was divided into the outer city, inner city, and imperial city.
The outer city housed common folk, while the inner city was home to imperial relatives, military generals, and titled officials.
“Greetings, my lord!”
As soon as Lin Yun stepped out, the servants, maids, and guards standing neatly at the entrance all bowed to him!
Soon, an elderly man with greying hair approached.
“Lord Lin Yun, I am your steward, Zheng Qian. This residence has a total of 500 servants and maids, along with 500 guards. They are all assembled here to welcome you,” the old man said respectfully.
“Steward Zheng, here are 200,000 spirit crystals. Distribute them equally among everyone as a welcoming gift,” Lin Yun said, handing over a storage ring to the steward.
Steward Zheng, along with the servants, maids, and guards, were momentarily stunned.
This master was so generous to mere servants like them? This was unheard of!
“Thank you, Lord Lin! Thank you, Lord Lin!” The steward quickly expressed his gratitude.
“Thank you, Lord Lin!” All the servants, maids, and guards present knelt and bowed deeply to Lin Yun.
“Everyone, please rise. I’m not a harsh man. As long as you fulfil your duties, that’s enough for me,” Lin Yun said.
With that, Lin Yun walked into the residence.
Steward Zheng hurriedly followed, showing Lin Yun around and introducing him to the estate.
…
Meanwhile, elsewhere.
The inner city of the divine capital, Dongguo Residence.
This was the home of Prime Minister Dongguo Wuji.
In Prime Minister Dongguo Wuji’s study.
The prime minister was reviewing a piece of intelligence.
As the prime minister of the Huoyun Empire, his authority was immense, as one could imagine.
“His Majesty’s disciple has some talent. He’s broken through to the Tribulation Realm so quickly and has even been personally granted a third-grade rank by His Majesty,” Dongguo Wuji said, staring at the report.
Then he set the intelligence aside. “Since he’s a talent, we can naturally try to win him over. I just don’t know what his temperament is like.”
Dongguo Lie stood below him.
“Father, I met this guy today. He’s a complete pushover. He was even polite to the treasury keeper. I gave him a little lecture, and he didn’t dare talk back,” Dongguo Lie said disdainfully.
“If that’s the case, I’ll leave this to you. Prepare some congratulatory gifts to celebrate his promotion and take the opportunity to win him over,” Dongguo Wuji said slowly.
“No problem, Father,” Dongguo Lie readily agreed.
…
Back at the Lin Residence.
With Steward Zheng’s introduction, Lin Yun quickly familiarised himself with the estate.
At that moment, a guard from the entrance came to report that Lord Liang Yuan and Master He from the Martial Hall had arrived with gifts to congratulate Lin Yun:on his promotion and new residence.
“Big Brother Liang and Master He are here? Let’s go to the entrance!”
Lin Yun immediately went to greet them personally.
At the residence entrance.
Liang Yuan and Master He were waiting outside, but when they saw Lin Yun emerge, they approached with smiles.
“Lin Yun, I never imagined that just a few years after becoming the Emperor’s disciple, you’d step into the Tribulation Realm and be granted a third-grade rank. Congratulations! I’ve prepared a modest gift to celebrate,” Liang Yuan said with a smile.
As a fifth-turn Tribulation Realm cultivator himself, Liang Yuan was only a fifth-grade official.
Typically, only seventh-turn Tribulation Realm cultivators could reach third-grade, or those with particularly special status.
Lin Yun’s third-grade rank showed just how much Emperor Huoyun valued and cherished him.
Master He also smiled and said, “Lin Yun, you’re truly impressive. Now that you’re a third-grade official, you’re on the same rank as me. Here’s my gift.”
Both handed over a storage ring, clearly containing their congratulatory presents.
“Big Brother Liang, Master He, you’re too kind. Come, come, please come inside.”
Lin Yun welcomed them into the main hall with a broad smile.
As they chatted in the residence, a guard from the entrance came to report again: another guest had arrived to offer congratulations, sent by Prime Minister Dongguo.
“Prime Minister Dongguo sent someone?” Liang Yuan and Master He were visibly surprised.
“Big Brother Liang, Master He, what’s wrong?” Lin Yun asked, puzzled by their strong reactions.
Master He said seriously, “Prime Minister Dongguo holds immense power in the court. He’s even formed a faction in the empire called the Dongguo Party, which includes a large number of officials, generals, and even a significant portion of the imperial family.”
Lin Yun nodded. The treasury keeper had mentioned today on the third floor that the Dongguo family was formidable.
Liang Yuan added, “If Prime Minister Dongguo is sending someone now, the congratulations are likely a pretext—his real aim is to win you over. After all, as the Emperor’s disciple, you’re worth recruiting.”
“Master He, Big Brother Liang, have either of you joined this Dongguo Party?” Lin Yun asked.
