Chapter 372: Lin Lang

"The Lin family is the foremost family in the Heavenly Martial Kingdom. Young Master Lin Lang is the most beloved only son of the Lin family head and the younger brother of the Crown Princess of the Xuan Yuan Kingdom. If he speaks, even His Majesty Mo Tianxue would show him face. As long as he agrees, Young Master need not worry!"

The servant hesitated for a moment, then nodded heavily.

Under the current circumstances, there was no better way.

Once this Zhang Xuan succeeded in the Two-Star Master Teacher examination, his status and position would rise like the tide. If he truly pursued the matter of that day, even the Ji family, though one of the three great families, would not dare to defy him.

A Two-Star Master Teacher, especially one of such super-genius caliber, could be said to possess extremely formidable power.

Moreover, he was also Senior Brother of Hall Master Jiang, with an even more formidable teacher behind him...

Retaliation was certainly out of the question; they only wanted to find an intermediary of high standing to minimize the matter, turning a big issue into a small one.

And this Lin family was the perfect choice.

"Mm, go on in quickly!"

With a wave of his hand, Young Master Ji Mo strode toward the Emerald Pavilion.

Judging by his familiar manner, he must have frequented this place. Following a path paved with bluestone, after a short walk, he arrived before a spacious room.

After announcing himself to the guard, he entered.

Upon entering the room, it opened up into a vast space.

The wide hall was inlaid with all kinds of gems and animal hides, decorated luxuriously and splendidly; even the royal palace, in comparison, fell far short.

Under the enhancement of formations, the spiritual energy was astonishing. The sealed hall, far from feeling stuffy, gave one a sense of a paradise beyond the mortal world.

In the center of the room, a young man reclined against a huge animal hide, surrounded by beauties on both sides. The tea table before him was laden with all sorts of delicacies, the aroma of wine wafting through the air.

Across from him sat another young man, dressed in elegant splendor, raising a wine cup as he drank heartily with the other.

"Brother Ji Mo, long time no see..."

Seeing him enter, the young man reclining in the arms of a beauty waved his hand.

"Young Master Lin Lang!"

Ji Mo clasped his fists.

"Come, let me introduce you. This is Prince Fei Xuan of the Kun Qian Kingdom!"

Young Master Lin Lang gestured to the young man opposite and introduced them to each other: "Prince Fei Xuan, this is Young Master Ji Mo of the Ji family in Heavenly Martial City."

"So it's Young Master Ji. Becoming a formal painter and calligrapher at such a young age—I've heard of your fame even in the Kun Qian Kingdom!"

Prince Fei Xuan smiled.

This was the same prince Zhang Xuan had seen in the palace, the one who had proposed to Princess Mo Yu.

Having failed in his proposal and learning that President Liu had cured the guardian divine beast, he had set his sights on the Lin family.

With the Array Masters Guild and the Crown Princess backing him, the Lin family stood like a behemoth among first-rank kingdoms. Even as a prince, he dared not put on airs.

Before coming here, he had thoroughly investigated the three great families and the distribution of power in the royal city. As for this Young Master Ji Mo, upon hearing his name, he naturally knew his story.

After exchanging greetings and sitting down for a few pleasantries, Young Master Ji Mo wasted no time: "Young Master Lin, this time I've come to ask for your help..."

"Oh?"

Lin Lang glanced sideways at him.

"It's like this... I inadvertently offended Master Zhang Xuan. Now that he has passed the Two-Star Master Teacher examination, I fear he will cause trouble. So I wanted to ask Young Master Lin to act as an intermediary and mediate..."

Ji Mo said.

"Zhang Xuan? You mean that super genius who's been making a name for himself these days?" Lin Lang filled a cup of wine, looking utterly unconcerned.

"Exactly..."

Ji Mo quickly nodded, then flipped his wrist: "I know this matter is difficult, and I also know that Young Master Lin has some fondness for painting and calligraphy. I have specially prepared the [Withered Pine Painting] left by Senior Jin Mantang, and I hope you will accept it!"

"The Withered Pine Painting? This is the last painting Senior Jin Mantang left to the world! Even among fifth-level works, it is considered a treasure. This painting is extremely valuable. Your Ji family, having once done a favor for the old master, was fortunate enough to collect it. To think you're willing to give it to me this time—not bad, not bad!"

Taking the scroll, he opened it and looked at it for a while, then nodded with satisfaction: "I accept your request!"

"Thank you, Young Master Lin!"

Ji Mo's face flushed.

"Alright, it's nothing major. Though a Two-Star Master Teacher is formidable, before our Lin family, it's nothing! Just a lucky fellow who found a good master!"

Young Master Lin Lang waved his hand: "After his examination is over, I'll send an invitation and have him come over. You two meet, and any conflict will be resolved!"

"Yes!" Ji Mo nodded repeatedly.

If someone else had said this, he would have scoffed, but this Young Master Lin indeed had the capital to do so.

Not even three years older than him, he had already attained the strength of a Two-Star Array Master, and his personal cultivation had broken through to the Grandmaster realm two months ago.

From the peak of the Profound Passage realm to Grandmaster in less than half a year—though it was supported by the abundant resources of the Xuan Yuan Kingdom and the Lin family, it still demonstrated his talent!

With his own strength and the backing of the Lin family...

That Zhang Xuan, though a genius and seemingly riding a wave of glory, was nothing before him.

The Xuan Yuan Enfeoffed Kingdom had a Three-Star Master Teacher presiding over it.

"Young Master Lin, don't be careless. I've heard that this Master Zhang Xuan has great abilities and extraordinary talent, even suppressing your kingdom's Mo Hongyi!" Prince Fei Xuan interjected.

Having stayed in Heavenly Martial City for several days, he had heard many things.

This Zhang Xuan, in his Master Teacher examination, had broken countless records set by Mo Hongyi, and his fame had spread throughout the streets.

"What if he is somewhat talented? His personal strength is only at the initial Grandmaster stage... He'd better behave himself in Heavenly Martial City and not act recklessly!"

Lin Lang smiled contemptuously.

What was talent?

If one's personal strength was insufficient, everything was useless.

After all, in this world, strength ultimately mattered, and the higher the kingdom's rank, the more evident this became. The stronger one's strength, the higher one's status; without sufficient strength, even possessing a special profession, one would still be looked down upon.

"That's true..."

Prince Fei Xuan nodded in deep agreement, then added: "By the way, there's another genius recently. Have you heard of him, Young Master Lin? His name is Liu Cheng, said to be a teacher at the Heavenly Martial Academy!"

"Are you referring to President Lin of the Physician Guild, who solved nineteen difficult cases?"

Lin Lang waved his hand with an air of authority: "Of course I've heard of him. He's considered a talent! But his personal strength is even worse—only at the initial Profound Passage stage, easily crushed... Nothing significant!"

"Alright, enough of that in my Emerald Pavilion. Carpe diem is the way! Servants, these dishes have gone cold. Replace them with hot ones!"

With a light laugh, Lin Lang gave the order.

"Yes..."

At his call, several attendants and servants came over, bringing hot dishes.

One of them, deliberately lowering the brim of his hat, walked slowly forward, casting a look of intense hatred at Lin Lang.

It was none other than Zhang Xuan's student who had run off to seek revenge... Lu Chong.