Chapter 56 - Relying on the Three-Foot Sword, Slaying Flood Dragons in the Way (1/2)

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In the distance, the Wang family’s ancestor laughed crazily at the mountain peak. He did not know that the Lin family’s Saint Child was actually a baby.

The atmosphere over at the Lin family’s side was very strange.

It was pouring rain. Great Yan City, which was covered in dark clouds, looked especially dark. Ten thousand lights were flickering in the dark sky like candles in the wind.

Even if the rain was pouring now, they could still see that the city was filled with carriages and horses. They were all from rich families who were packing up the gold and silver pieces and preparing to escape. Three days had passed since the master of the Great Abyss sent the decree.

There was no news from the Lin family. However, above Great Yan City, a pitch-black scroll could be seen floating in the air.

That was actually the decree of the Great Abyss’s master. Although the elders of the Lin family had already cut it off when it was announced, it seemed to be eternal and instantly recovered.

This scroll did not have a single word on an ordinary decree, but it was suffused with a fluctuation that made one’s heart palpitate. Dark light swept out as if it could devour everything. When others’ gazes were focused on it, they could not help but be afraid and intimidated.

This decree floated directly above Great Yan City. It could be said to be the greatest provocation. However, after so many days, the Lin family did not express anything.

“Could it be that the Lin family is already afraid?”

“Aren’t you spouting nonsense? Don’t you know who gave this decree? That’s the master of the Great Abyss, a veteran expert who has existed for a long time!”

“Even if the Lin family can be considered to be very powerful, against the master of the Great Abyss, I’m afraid they’ll still be defeated…”

“The Lin family can be considered to be very straightforward and capable. They managed Great Yan City very well. Unfortunately, this Lin family can’t escape destruction…”

…

Plop!

Lightning flashed everywhere, and it was raining heavily.

At this moment, no one in the Lin family walked around casually. The atmosphere of the Lin family became especially heavy and oppressive. Ever since the decree of the Great Abyss’s master descended, the Lin family had fallen into a high alert. There were Lin family guards patrolling every day.

Suddenly, a pair of patrolling guards fell to the ground. There was no sign at all. Two figures suddenly appeared beside the patrolling guard.

With the help of the lightning that streaked across the sky, they could barely see that these two people were Xuan Yu and Lin Hao. Lin Hao secretly apologized to the Lin family’s guard who was lying on the ground. Then, he activated an array formation in a corner in front of him.

“Ah Yu, leave quickly. This array formation can send you and Xuan’er out of Qi Mountain County. After you leave, you have to hide your tracks and not be discovered by others.” Lin Hao’s eyes were filled with gentleness, but one could see a little reluctance and determination.

In this heavy rain, Xuan Yu hugged Lin Xuan in her arms.

Even though Lin Xuan had gone through bitter cultivation and had a certain level of cultivation, it was still impossible for him to not sleep at all. At this moment, he was sleeping. Xuan Yu raised her beautiful face. Her gentle face was pale, and the usual gentle smile also became bitter. She clenched Lin Hao’s sleeve tightly, “Hao, why don’t we leave together? We can leave before others find out.”

When Lin Hao heard his wife’s words, his expression turned a little bitter.

He did not reply at all. He stretched out his hand and gently touched Xuan Yu’s hair. His eyes were filled with reluctance. However, no matter how reluctant he was, he would not leave.

The words “the master of the Great Abyss” carried a greater weight than Lin Hao had expected. The Lin family members had already started requesting them to hand over Lin Xuan and beg for the master of the Great Abyss’s forgiveness. Even though the elders with authority in the Lin family suppressed these voices, there were still some old antiques who did not speak.

Clearly, they already had the intention to resolve the matter through sacrifice. However, even if they handed Lin Xuan over, the master of the Great Abyss would definitely not give up on the idea of destroying the Lin family.

Because the five-colored altar had already been swallowed by Lin Xuan, the conflict between them could not be resolved. Lin Hao was the City Lord of Great Yan City and also the next head of the Lin family. However, even if he had such a responsibility, he was still a father!

After careful consideration these days, it was the first time he had betrayed the Lin family.

That was, he wanted Lin Xuan to leave! He wanted Lin Xuan to live!

Even if his backbone would be broken by the Lin family, even if he could never raise his head in the Lin family and would be despised after death, he would not sacrifice his child!

“Hao, we can leave together. Take Xuan’er with us!” Xuan Yu’s tone was very anxious, and she was already sobbing.

“I won’t leave.”

“Although I’m Lin Xuan’s father, I’m also the City Lord of Great Yan City and the next head of the Lin family.”

In the pouring rain, Lin Hao shook his head. Then, he leaned over and kissed his wife and son on the foreheads.

“Ah Yu, I’ll leave Xuan’er in your care in the future.”

“I wanted to watch him grow up too…”

Lin Hao directly pushed Xuan Yu into the array formation. However, the array formation did not activate.

Lin Hao took a deep breath. When he turned around, his body lit up with golden light, and a weapon appeared in his hand. He protected Xuan Yu and the other two behind him. In front of Lin Hao was a white-robed person. Just his aura alone made it difficult for Lin Hao to move.