162 Chapter 162 Be The King (2/2)
With the King's elaboration and accurate description of their current condition, Lin Huang and the rest have no reason to doubt the King's explanation. They all knew that cultivating your internal energy could prolong life and can live past a hundred. They just never heard of someone reaching two hundred. And a stone could achieve that? But seeing the insane power of this country's King and citizen, they admit that they are starting to believe the King's claim.
”Assuming that we believe what your majesty have said, why would you want us to stay in the Qiangdu country? Why did Hu Hai approach my children? And where is Lian'er?” Lin Xu said after a few moments of sorting the startling information out in his mind.
”Being a part of our Lin clan, this is your original home. I'm not asking you to stay, but to return. Do not worry about Lian'er. She is currently training at the Gu clan's village. As for Hu Hai, I sent him to train Huang'er to prepare him for the throne before returning. And as I can see, it worked well. In no time I can shape him into a proper King who will succeed me.” Lin Ziuzhong replied.
”Wait! What King? Me? Who said I want to be a King?” Lin Huang exclaimed in shock. Not just him, the entire Lin clan also went into an uproar.
Lin Ziuzhong has no choice but to explain and restated his story about his lack of heir. ”That being said, I can only put my hopes on you Huang'er. This old King could hit the bucket anytime. And I want to spend that remaining time nurturing and strengthening you. This country is different from the others. Here, strength is everything in order to gain the respect and loyalty of your people.” He added while remembering what Lian'er told him. She said her brother Lin Huang is obsessed in training. This statement is a deliberate bait.
As expected, the King managed to get Lin Huang's attention. ”Does that mean you will train me to be as strong as you?” He asked in full interest. He always wanted to be stronger day by day with no particularly deep reason. He just loves the idea of being strong. Strong enough to protect his loved ones from everything. Lin Xulian is the same. She strives to cure all illnesses.
”My strength is the product of continuous growth for more than two centuries. If you strive then you could achieve this. Or possibly surpass me.” The King answered.
”Fine. Then I'll be the King.” Lin Huang stated catching the King off guard and thought 'That was easy. Lian'er does know her brother well.'
Lin Ziuzhong stood up from his throne and glanced at each Lin Mercenary Clan member. ”I can tell you gathered a lot of potential warriors, Xu'er. I can also tell that they are hardworking ones. But you and Huang'er should focus on yourselves for now. I will temporarily hand their training over to Clan head Hu while the both of you train with me.” He addressed Lin Xu.
”As for my granddaughter-in-law and great granddaughter-in-law, I will let the Mo clan train you. They specialize in non-combat training and cultivation. We don't want you to age faster than your husbands.” He then looked at Hu Hai. ”Hu Hai, you'll be in charge with them while I train Xu'er and Huang'er.” Hu Hai bowed in acknowledgement.
”Your majesty, before that I want to see Lian'er.” Yang Hua interrupted. She is not fazed by the fact that they suddenly became a royalty. She came her as a worried mother who wanted to see her child.
”She is training on a place where no one else should enter. But she chose this training herself. Please trust her and trust me. I will not let her be harmed.” Lin Ziuzhong replied solemnly. Hearing this, Yang Hua could only nod worriedly.