So Lin Yun wasn’t thinking too much about it, just feeling extremely happy.
“Yun’er, you look so happy. Did the master approve of your performance?” Yan Shi asked, a smile spreading across her face.
Lin Yun nodded vigorously, “Yes, yes! Father praised me and said he’d reward me with Purple Scale Herb. He also praised Mother and said he’d reward you too.”
Lin Yun was thrilled, his smile radiant.
“Really? Yun’er, you’re amazing! Your hard work these two years hasn’t been wasted!” Yan Shi said, overjoyed for Lin Yun.
“Mother, there’s one more thing. Father said Lin Wei has to apologise to me,” Lin Yun said happily.
Yan Shi paused, “Yun’er, you’ve finally told the truth. So it was Lin Wei who beat you.”
“Mother, now that Father has taken my side, don’t think too much about it,” Lin Yun said with a smile.
Since Lin Guangde had already intervened, Lin Yun felt safe telling his mother.
“Yun’er, if it were Lin Wei who got hurt by you, the main wife would make a huge fuss. A simple apology wouldn’t calm her down,” Yan Shi sighed.
“Mother, I’m already content. From now on, I’ll train even harder to make Father value me more. That way, I can give you a better life. Father also said he’ll keep watching my progress,” Lin Yun said, his young face full of determination.
“Yun’er, you’re working so hard,” Yan Shi said, gently stroking Lin Yun’s hair.
…
Elsewhere.
Lin Household, Fanghua Hall.
A middle-aged man with a small mustache entered the room.
“Greetings, Madam,” the man said, bowing to the main wife.
“Steward Kun, please sit,” the main wife said, her face dark as she gestured for him to take a seat.
“Madam, you seem very upset. Has something happened?” Steward Kun asked as he sat down.
“Steward Kun, it’s all because of that Yan Shi and her son,” the main wife said coldly.
She channelled her inner energy to shield the surrounding space.
Then, she recounted everything to Steward Kun: Lin Yun being summoned by Lin Guangde, receiving his praise, the incident of Lin Wei beating Lin Yun, and Lin Guangde’s demand for Lin Wei to apologise.
After hearing the account, Steward Kun’s expression grew serious.
“I never expected that Yan Shi’s son would be so diligent and talented,” Steward Kun said gravely.
“Steward Kun, what are you saying? He’s just a slave’s child. Does he think he can compete for the family inheritance?” the main wife said coldly.
“Madam, to be blunt, if Young Master Lin Yun continues to perform so impressively, he could truly threaten your two sons’ future standing in the Lin household,” Steward Kun said.
“That’s why I called you here to discuss. Do you have any ideas?” the main wife asked urgently.
If Lin Yun remained unremarkable and unnoticed, she could ignore him. But now, she sensed danger.
Steward Kun’s eyes narrowed, “While Lin Yun is still young, ruin him! Crush this threat in its cradle!”
“You mean, kill him?” the main wife asked.
“Madam, we can’t kill him. He’s the master’s flesh and blood. If we kill him and the master investigates, it’ll bring trouble,” Steward Kun said.
He paused, then continued, “Madam, I have a humble suggestion, but…”
“Forget the formalities, tell me!” the main wife pressed.
Steward Kun’s face twisted into a sinister smile, “Don’t kill him, just ruin him. Make him a cripple, let the master lose faith in him. That’s more painful than death. It’s called destroying his heart!”
“Oh? How do we destroy his heart?” the main wife asked eagerly.
“I can get a poison, colourless and tasteless. Seven days after it’s administered, it will completely destroy the foundation of his cultivation, making him unable to train ever again!” Steward Kun said.
The main wife’s eyes lit up, “Brilliant! Is this poison reliable?”
“Young Master Lin Yun is still young, his body not fully developed, and his cultivation level isn’t high. This poison is ineffective against cultivators above the Spirit Transformation stage, but for him, it’s more than enough! Once he can’t cultivate, he’ll pose no threat to your sons!” Steward Kun said with a smile.
He continued, “Not only is the poison colourless and tasteless, making it easy to administer, but it takes effect after seven days, making it nearly impossible to trace!”
