After the initiation test, Lin Yun didn’t linger in the Heavenly God Palace, instead returning to the Huoyun Empire.
The previous month, he had stayed in Sky City solely to await the initiation test. Normally, Lin Yun had no intention of residing there long-term.
In fact, most Eternals were like this, not staying in the Heavenly God Palace’s Sky City permanently, with only a small minority choosing to reside there long-term.
Huoyun Empire, Divine Capital.
Lin Residence.
Lin Yun returned home, reuniting with his family and sharing the news of setting a new record in the Heavenly God Palace’s initiation test.
Of course, Lin Yun’s ranking on the Heavenly God List had now risen to sixty-fifth.
The family gathered together, filled with joy and harmony.
…
The next day.
In the courtyard.
“Yuying, how has our daughter been doing with her array formation studies recently?” Lin Yun asked.
Since his daughter was studying under Master Tufan, Lin Yun hadn’t seen Lin Kexin since returning yesterday.
Calculating the time, it had been a while since Kexin began studying under Master Tufan.
“She’s made great progress in array formations. I asked her, and Master Tufan treats her very well, paying more attention to her than to his other disciples. This must have something to do with you, Brother Yun,” Yuying said, her face beaming with a smile.
“It seems Master Tufan knows what’s important,” Lin Yun remarked with a smile.
Lin Yun knew that if it weren’t for his status as an Eternal, Tufan wouldn’t have done this.
“But, Brother Yun, I’ve recently heard that Kexin might have a boyfriend. I’m not sure if it’s true or not. I haven’t asked her, nor has she mentioned it. I wanted to discuss it with you first,” Yuying said.
“A boyfriend?” Lin Yun was taken aback.
Hearing this, his heart skipped a beat.
His precious daughter was starting to date?
In Lin Yun’s mind, his daughter was still a child, needing care and affection.
But on second thought, she was already in her twenties, an age when it was normal to start dating.
Time had passed so quickly. Lin Yun could still vividly recall Kexin’s childish appearance.
Yet, Lin Yun couldn’t feel happy about it. Instead, his heart was filled with mixed emotions, as if his cherished treasure was suddenly about to be taken away.
“Ying’er, what’s his name? Do you have any specific information?” Lin Yun asked immediately.
Though it was hard to accept, his daughter’s marriage was inevitable, and Lin Yun would have to come to terms with it.
Lin Yun didn’t care about the other party’s background, but they had to be reliable and trustworthy.
“Brother Yun, Kexin hasn’t even told me about it yet,” Yuying said.
“Alright, I understand,” Lin Yun nodded.
At that moment, the steward hurriedly approached.
“Master, Prime Minister Dongguo Wuji is at the gate, requesting to see you,” the steward said.
“Dongguo Wuji is here?” Lin Yun was surprised.
Given Dongguo Wuji’s status, he had never paid Lin Yun much attention before. Why would he suddenly visit in person?
“Invite him in,” Lin Yun instructed.
Though Lin Yun didn’t know Dongguo Wuji’s purpose, since he had come, Lin Yun naturally wanted to meet him and see his intentions.
“Yes,” the steward replied and left.
“Brother Yun, why would Dongguo Wuji suddenly visit? Could it be some kind of scheme?” Yuying asked with concern.
Yuying was well aware that the relationship between Lin Yun and the Dongguo Clan had always been poor.
“If trouble comes, we’ll face it. Let’s see what he wants first,” Lin Yun said calmly.
Soon, the steward brought Prime Minister Dongguo Wuji to the courtyard.
“Prime Minister, what brings you to my humble abode?” Lin Yun looked up at Dongguo Wuji, his expression calm.
“Lin Yun, I’ve come to personally apologise. In the past, there were some grudges between our Dongguo Clan and you, but those were misunderstandings. My clan sincerely wishes to resolve our conflicts,” Dongguo Wuji said with a smile.
As he was there to apologise, his attitude was notably amicable, a stark contrast to his usual stern demeanour, even appearing quite polite.
“Apologise in person?” Lin Yun was taken aback.
He never expected the Dongguo Clan to seek reconciliation, especially after their past enmity.
Moreover, for Prime Minister Dongguo Wuji to personally visit was even more surprising.
Was there a catch?
But then Lin Yun considered that he had just completed the Heavenly God Palace’s initiation test yesterday, and Dongguo Wuji was visiting today. Could it be that he witnessed Lin Yun’s performance and now wanted to make amends?
It was highly possible, as Dongguo Wuji had been present at the initiation test and saw Lin Yun’s display firsthand.
“Lin Yun, my Dongguo Clan sincerely wants to resolve our conflicts. If we weren’t genuine, after my son’s failed attempt at reconciliation, I wouldn’t have come in person this time,” Dongguo Wuji said with a smile.
“Your son’s failed attempt at reconciliation?”
Lin Yun was shocked: “Prime Minister, are you joking? When did your son come?”
Hearing this, Dongguo Wuji was also stunned, feeling confused.
Last time, he had sent his son with a large batch of Tribulation Pills, which Lin Yun accepted. Was Lin Yun now pretending not to know after taking them?
“Lin Yun, we’re both sensible people. No need to play dumb. Over a month ago, when you first became an Eternal, I sent my son with a large batch of Tribulation Pills to congratulate you and seek reconciliation. You accepted all the pills,” Dongguo Wuji said.
Thinking of this, Dongguo Wuji felt quite displeased.
“Prime Minister, if that’s the case, there’s only one possibility: your son took the Tribulation Pills but never came to me,” Lin Yun said.
Lin Yun understood that since Dongguo Wuji had come in person to apologise, he had no reason to lie. That left only one possibility: Dongguo Lie had deceived his father.
“What? He… he didn’t come?” Dongguo Wuji was shocked.
“Lin Yun, you… you’re not deceiving me, are you?” Dongguo Wuji asked, finding it hard to believe.
“That day, many people came to congratulate me. If you don’t believe me, you can ask around to see if anyone saw your son. Besides, I have no need to lie about this. If I didn’t want reconciliation, I’d say so outright,” Lin Yun said calmly.
Verifying this wouldn’t be difficult.
“That scoundrel! How dare he deceive me!” Dongguo Wuji’s anger surged.
He never imagined his son would pocket such a large batch of Tribulation Pills and tell such a blatant lie!
He never expected things to turn out like this!
