“Yi’er!”
Lin Yun looked at Lin Yi, a smile spreading across his face.
Although Lin Yi had altered his appearance and aura, Lin Yun could fully sense the intimate connection of their shared bloodline.
This was his son!
This…
In an instant, all the disciples of the Wind Thunder Sect in the square were stunned.
Zhou Yi was the son of the revered Lin Yun?
To think that the son of such a prominent figure was hidden within their Wind Thunder Sect?
“Tiger Brother! He… he… is actually…”
The disciples beside Mu Hu stared at the sky in utter terror.
As for Mu Hu himself, his face was ashen, his eyes wide and round, completely dumbfounded.
Zhou Yi, the son of the immortal Lin Yun?
Only now did he understand why Zhou Yi dared to call him a mere disciple of a minor branch of the Mu family, and why he claimed that even the head of the Mu clan would treat him with utmost respect.
After all, Lin Yun was now the State Preceptor of the Fire Cloud Empire, second only to the Fire Cloud Emperor. As his biological son, how could anyone compare?
“Senior Brother Zhou Yi…”
Xia Xuan covered her mouth in shock, staring at the sky in disbelief.
In mid-air.
“This… this…”
The Grand Elder of the Wind Thunder Sect, standing in the air, was utterly stupefied.
He recalled Zhou Yi’s earlier claim that he had a solution. Only now did the Grand Elder realise Zhou Yi hadn’t been lying.
“The son of the revered Lin Yun is a disciple of our Wind Thunder Sect, haha! The heavens have not forsaken our sect!” The Sect Leader of the Wind Thunder Sect burst into ecstatic laughter, unable to contain his joy.
This was hope, their lifeline!
After Zhou Yi approached Lin Yun.
“Yi’er, your skin has darkened a bit. You’re not as fair as before. These years of wandering must have been tough, haven’t they?” Lin Yun said with a smile, looking at his son.
Seeing his son safe and sound, Lin Yun was naturally overjoyed.
Over the years, his son had been wandering with no word, and as a father, how could he not have worried?
“Father, to me, the gains over these years have been immense. Roaming the world has taught me so much. It was well worth it!” Lin Yi said with a happy smile.
“That’s good.” Lin Yun nodded.
At that moment, the Sect Leader of the Wind Thunder Sect, accompanied by the elders, approached Lin Yun and Lin Yi.
“Zhou Yi, for the sake of the Wind Thunder Sect’s efforts in nurturing you, please ask your father to help our sect,” the Sect Leader pleaded with Lin Yi.
In the past, it was nearly impossible for Lin Yi to meet the Sect Leader alone, such was the leader’s lofty status.
But now, the Sect Leader had no choice but to humble himself before Lin Yi.
“Sect Leader, my real name is Lin Yi. Zhou Yi was just an alias. You can call me Lin Yi from now on,” Lin Yi said with a smile.
He continued, “I’ve been with the Wind Thunder Sect for so long, and I’m a part of it. Since the sect is in trouble, as a disciple, I will naturally do what I can to help.”
“That’s wonderful! Truly wonderful!” The Sect Leader was overjoyed.
With Lin Yun, the State Preceptor of the Fire Cloud Empire, present, what was there to worry about?
Lin Yi turned to Lin Yun. “Father, I didn’t want to rely on you while I was out in the world, but with the Wind Thunder Sect facing this crisis, I have no choice. I hope you can lend a hand in this matter.”
“Knowing gratitude and repaying kindness is a good thing. Leave it to your father,” Lin Yun said with a smile.
Lin Yun had always been one to repay even the smallest kindness with great generosity. Seeing his son learn to do the same warmed his heart.
Hearing his father’s words, Lin Yi felt reassured. To him, his father was like a mountain, unwavering and dependable. With his father present, what was there to fear?
Lin Yun turned to the Sect Leader of the Wind Thunder Sect.
“You are the Sect Leader of the Wind Thunder Sect, correct? What is going on here?” Lin Yun asked.
“I had a dispute with Kang Yangyuan of the Kang clan over a treasure in a ruin. Now he’s come to seek revenge,” the Sect Leader explained.
“The Kang clan, huh?” Lin Yun murmured.
The Kang clan was a renowned family in the Fire Cloud Empire, known for having an immortal in their ranks.
Then, Lin Yun turned and shouted, “Who is Kang Yangyuan? Come forward!”
Kang Yangyuan, with his white hair and beard, trembled at Lin Yun’s command. He quickly forced a stiff smile and approached Lin Yun.
“Greetings… greetings, revered Lin Yun,” Kang Yangyuan said nervously, barely daring to breathe.
“Are you very powerful?” Lin Yun asked coldly.
“This… this…” Kang Yangyuan was at a loss for words.
“While the frontlines are battling the demon clan, you lot are here fighting over trivial matters. If you’re so capable, go to the frontlines! Do you know how many cultivators are shedding blood and sacrificing for the peace of those in the rear?” Lin Yun scolded sharply.
His words thundered like a storm, resounding through the entire Wind Thunder Sect. The entire scene fell into dead silence, with no one daring to breathe.
“This… revered Lin Yun, this is no small matter. He showed no respect for my Kang family and dared to compete with me for the treasure in the ruin,” Kang Yangyuan explained.
“You dare to argue? Fine, I will immediately notify your clan leader to send you to the frontlines!” Lin Yun said coldly.
Kang Yangyuan shuddered in fear at those words.
“Revered Lin Yun, I was wrong! I was wrong!” Kang Yangyuan hurriedly apologised.
“Then why are you still standing here? Take your people and get out of my sight. Go back and reflect on your actions!” Lin Yun said coldly.
“Yes, yes, yes!”
Kang Yangyuan nodded repeatedly like a pecking chicken, then quickly led his people away.
“They’re gone!”
“Wonderful! Our Wind Thunder Sect has survived this calamity!”
From the Sect Leader to the disciples, everyone in the Wind Thunder Sect was overjoyed.
What could have been a catastrophic disaster was resolved with just a few words from Lin Yun.
“Revered Lin Yun, thank you for saving our Wind Thunder Sect,” the Sect Leader said, bowing deeply to Lin Yun.
“The one you should thank is my son. And in this matter, you are not entirely blameless. Reflect on it,” Lin Yun said.
“Yes, yes, yes, your lesson is well taken,” the Sect Leader responded repeatedly.
Lin Yun turned to his son.
“Yi’er, you’ve been out training for quite some time. This time, come back with me. Reflect on your experiences these past few years and focus on advancing your cultivation,” Lin Yun said.
