After Patriarch Lin’s soul returned to his body, a commotion immediately arose in the Lin Mansion.
That commotion was like a sudden storm, breaking the usual tranquility of the Lin Mansion.
Lin Yun’er heard the servants report that her father had recovered and hurriedly lifted her skirt hem, rushing over in haste.
Her heart was filled with joy and excitement, like a cheerful little bird eager to see her father.
“Father!”
Lin Yun’er cried out excitedly, her voice carrying a hint of a sob, as if long-suppressed emotions were erupting at this moment.
Seeing Lin Yun’er, Patriarch Lin’s face revealed a smile.
That smile was like the sunlight in spring, warm and kind.
“Yun’er, I… I am back.”
His voice was weak and gentle, as if comforting his daughter.
“Father, your soul has finally returned to its place!”
Lin Yun’er threw herself into her father’s arms and burst into loud sobs.
Those cries contained too many emotions: longing for her father, joy at his soul’s return, and the pressure and grievances she had endured these days.
Patriarch Lin gently patted his daughter’s back, his eyes full of guilt: “Sorry, Yun’er, for making you worry.”
His voice revealed self-reproach and heartache. He knew he had caused his daughter too much suffering these days.
“It is alright, Father. As long as you have recovered, it is fine.”
“At the beginning, the County Princess sent you to the Six Halls’ altar lecture precisely to absorb your souls.”
Lin Yun’er said, her voice becoming somewhat hoarse from crying.
“I know, I know everything. I should not have disobeyed you!”
The father and daughter embraced and wept together, the scene deeply moving.
The surrounding servants, witnessing this, also shed tears one after another.
They were touched by this profound father-daughter bond, their hearts filled with warmth.
Chen Ping and Hu Mazi, hearing the commotion, also hurried over.
“Patriarch Lin, congratulations on regaining your consciousness.”
Chen Ping said, his voice mild and respectful.
Patriarch Lin looked at Chen Ping, his eyes full of gratitude: “Young man, thank you for saving me.”
He knew that without Chen Ping, he might never have awakened.
“No need for thanks. It is what I should do.”
Chen Ping said.
Patriarch Lin nodded, then looked at Hu Mazi: “And this is…”
His eyes revealed doubt and curiosity.
“This is Master Hu Mazi, also my friend.”
Chen Ping said.
Hu Mazi cupped his hands: “Patriarch Lin, I have long admired you.”
Patriarch Lin smiled faintly: “Fellow Daoist Hu is too polite.”
At that moment, Patriarch Lin suddenly remembered something, his expression turning grave: “By the way, what about the people from the Six Halls? Are they still collecting the souls of cultivators?”
“The Sixth Hall Master Jin Fu has already been killed by me, and Xue Wuying from the Evil Dao Hall is also dead.”
Chen Ping said calmly, as if killing these two was effortless for him.
“What? Jin Fu and Xue Wuying are both dead?” Patriarch Lin said in surprise, his eyes showing incredulity.
He had not expected Chen Ping to possess such formidable strength, capable of killing two key figures from the Divine Hall and the Evil Dao Hall.
“Yes, they committed many evils and have received their due punishment.” Chen Ping nodded.
“And the County Princess…” Patriarch Lin still did not know that the County Princess of Dongxiang had also been killed.
“Father, the County Princess was also killed by Fellow Daoist Chen. Now Dongxiang County is leaderless…”
Lin Yun’er hurriedly said!
Upon hearing this, Patriarch Lin immediately breathed a sigh of relief: “Excellent. With that, the cultivators of Dongxiang County are safe.”
He knew that without the threat of the Six Halls, the cultivators of Dongxiang County could live relatively peaceful lives.
