"Heh heh heh, Patriarch Lin is too polite. Since I've come to seek refuge with you under Elder Brother Lin's introduction, I have absolutely no intention of changing my mind halfway,"
Hearing Lin Xianfeng's words, Lin Chen couldn't help but feel a slight stir in his heart.
Given his current predicament, the situation could be described as dire.
In such circumstances, to preserve himself, recruiting a pill refiner like him would undoubtedly enhance his strength considerably.
Yet, Lin Xianfeng did not do so. Instead, he proactively encouraged Lin Chen to seek refuge with Lin Kaishan, ostensibly to protect him.
If Lin Xianfeng's words were sincere, it would indeed prove that he was not a person who feared death and clung to life.
However, the specific truth of the matter would certainly require prolonged observation. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
As the saying goes, one can know a person's face but not their heart. If he were to misjudge the situation and cause his mother further harm, Lin Chen would be extremely unwilling.
"However, Mr. Chen, you can see my current predicament."
"With Lin Kaishan's breakthrough to a Rank Three Pill Refiner, his status and standing in the Lin family will soar in the future."
"My position as the so-called acting patriarch of the Lin family is already like a slowly sinking wreck."
Lin Xianfeng couldn't help but sigh deeply as he said this.
Noble families are fraught with trouble. If he were merely a child from an ordinary family, perhaps life would be a little harder, but he wouldn't have his life hanging in the balance of others every day!
For so many years, the reason he had competed with Lin Kaishan and others for the position of family head was not because he coveted power.
Given the temperament of those in the second branch, even if he were to completely relinquish the position of family head, they would undoubtedly seek his life directly.
More than twenty years ago, when Wang Fang was pregnant, Lin Chen had not even fully formed in Wang Fang's womb when they faced several assassination attempts.
If it weren't for Lin Yuelong's protection from the shadows, Wang Fang and her son would likely have both perished.
For years, his struggle for the position of family head in the capital had prevented the second branch from having the opportunity to pursue their whereabouts.
But now, this scoundrel Lin Kaishan had become a Rank Three Pill Refiner, which, for Lin Xianfeng at this moment, could be considered nothing short of a disaster.
"Patriarch Lin, please rest assured. Elder Brother Lin has shown me kindness, and I will not be an ungrateful person!"
Hearing Lin Xianfeng's words, Lin Chen immediately offered words of comfort.
On the plane, Lin Chen had also heard Lin Yuelong recount past events.
When his mother was first pregnant, the people from the second branch had already begun plotting against him.
His mother was just an ordinary person, and it was Lin Yuelong who had been protecting them all along, which was why he and his mother had remained safe.
Strictly speaking, without Lin Yuelong back then, he and his mother would have died long ago.
As the saying goes, when drinking water, do not forget the well digger. Lin Chen needed to remember this debt of gratitude.
"So that's how it is."
Hearing "Mr. Chen" say this, Lin Xianfeng felt it was inappropriate to say more.
However, regardless, having a Rank Two Pill Refiner willing to defect to his side made Lin Xianfeng quite happy.
At the very least, with Mr. Chen's joining, even if Lin Kaishan were to cause trouble for him, he wouldn't be defeated so quickly.
After all, he now had the power to fight back.
"By the way, Brother, in your opinion, when will Lin Kaishan completely fall out with you?"
Lin Yuelong, who was standing nearby, suddenly seemed to recall something and asked Lin Xianfeng.
Although Lin Chen was present, ultimately, Lin Chen was Lin Xianfeng's biological son.
These matters were considered confidential, but there was no harm in letting Lin Chen know.
"In a few years, it will be the Old Master's birthday, and a family meeting will be convened at that time."
"If I'm not mistaken, it should be around then?"
Lin Xianfeng seemed quite surprised by Lin Yuelong's question.
Although Mr. Chen beside him was brought by Lin Yuelong, it was the first time he had arrived at the Lin family, and yet he was sharing such confidential information with him. This was truly uncharacteristic of Lin Yuelong.
Lin Yuelong, despite his outwardly boisterous demeanor, was actually a meticulous and thoughtful person.
For many years, the reason he could maintain his position as acting patriarch of the Lin family was due to Lin Yuelong's assistance.
It was just that he never expected Lin Yuelong would discuss such critical matters in front of an outsider like this. This truly surprised Lin Xianfeng.
"Hmph, Brother, don't worry. As long as we kill that bastard Lin Kaishan before the birthday banquet, everything will be resolved!"
Upon hearing Lin Xianfeng's words, Lin Yuelong let out a cold snort and expressed his opinion.
For many years, the second branch had spared no effort in suppressing the forces under Lin Xianfeng.
Now, the second branch's only reliance was Lin Kaishan, this Rank Three Pill Refiner.
If he were to die, then the second branch would have nothing to rely on.
"Don't even think about it. He's not that foolish. Ever since he reached the peak of Rank Two Pill Refiner, this fellow has been staying in the ancestral home every day. Killing him won't be easy."
"Besides, our Lin family has finally produced its own Rank Three Pill Refiner. The Old Master and the others will surely try to protect him with all their might."
"If you make a move against him at this time, you might not only fail but also completely anger the Old Master!"
Lin Xianfeng sighed deeply as he said this, his expression filled with helplessness.
If Lin Kaishan were to resort to schemes and tricks as before, he wouldn't be afraid.
But now, there was no other option. He had truly reached the realm of a Rank Three Pill Refiner.
With such power at hand, any flashy tactics would only invite suspicion from others.
The only way to defeat Lin Kaishan now was either for him to break through to the Nascent Soul realm or to find a Rank Three or higher pill refiner to contend with Lin Kaishan.
Other than that, there was no other way!
"Brother, what do we do now?"
Hearing Lin Xianfeng's words, Lin Yuelong also became somewhat at a loss.
According to what Lin Xianfeng had just said, they had no recourse but to stand still and await death.
"In the face of absolute strength, what meaning do schemes and tricks hold?"
Lin Xianfeng couldn't help but reveal a wry smile upon hearing Lin Yuelong's question.
Before, he had always been able to suppress the second branch because he had become a cultivator at the late stage of Core Formation before the age of thirty-five.
But now, nearly ten years had passed, and his cultivation had not budded at all.
Instead, this Lin Kaishan had become a Rank Three Pill Refiner.