"Dad, why are you in such a hurry?"
Seeing his father's eager demeanor, Lin Chen couldn't help but smile.
It was understandable for his parents to be anxious to meet after not seeing each other for so many years.
But now was really not a good time to meet!
"Dad, the news of me refining the Qingxin Pill has leaked. I suspect many major powers are watching us."
"Before I left, I had already hidden Mom. No one can find her if they try."
"But if you go to see her now, you'll expose her to the public."
Lin Chen could only patiently try to persuade Lin Xianfeng.
There were definitely many experts watching him from the shadows. The reason they hadn't made a move yet was entirely because of Old Master Long and the head of the Xiao family being by his side.
Now with Yang Tianfeng added to the group, his safety was certainly not something he needed to worry too much about.
But if his mother were to be exposed to public view, Lin Chen dared not guarantee that those people wouldn't capture her and use her as a hostage!
It was precisely for this reason that Lin Chen believed his mother's identity absolutely had to remain a secret!
After all, no matter what, there was only one Yang Tianfeng, and he couldn't exactly split him in two, could he?
"Alright, I understand what you're saying."
"Alas!"
Upon hearing Lin Chen's persuasion, Lin Xianfeng sighed deeply, his expression filled with helplessness.
Indeed, Lin Chen was right. If Wang Fang were to be exposed, those people would have an opportunity to make a move against Lin Chen!
And all of this was because his own strength was insufficient!
If he had Nascent Soul stage cultivation, why would he fear these things?
"Then where are we going now? We need a place to stay, right?"
Lin Yuelong, who was standing nearby, then proactively asked.
They definitely couldn't go back to the Lin family residence, and staying in a hotel would be too... unconventional, wouldn't it?
"Second Uncle, Old Master Long just gave me that manor. We can just go and stay there."
Upon hearing Lin Yuelong's question, Lin Chen quickly pointed to the manor on the mountainside ahead and explained.
He had to admit that in a place as expensive as Kyoto, gifting such a large manor was truly a grand gesture.
Even if the Long family wasn't short of money, a manor in this location was definitely not something money alone could buy.
"Oh? It seems this Old Master Long is quite concerned about you!"
Indeed, Lin Yuelong was thoroughly astonished upon hearing Lin Chen's words.
While money was just a number to cultivators like them, this manor represented status and prestige in Kyoto.
Especially in the cultivation world, where reputation was paramount, many aristocratic families desired to acquire this manor to showcase their family's power.
However, this manor had always been in the Long family's possession, and many had tried to buy it at a high price without success.
To think that Old Master Long would be so generous and simply give it away!
"Hahahaha, now that Xiao Chen is at least a fourth-grade alchemist, let alone the Long family, even the Ghost Spirit Sect invited Xiao Chen to join as an elder, didn't they?"
Upon hearing Lin Yuelong's words, Lin Xianfeng burst into laughter.
No father in this world wouldn't want his son to achieve great things.
He had previously worried that Lin Chen and Wang Fang, as a mother and son leaving Kyoto alone, would have a miserable life and Lin Chen's future development would be very limited.
But he never expected that his son would become a true fourth-grade alchemist!
Wasn't the Pill King Qian Youde of Kyoto also at the fourth-grade alchemist level?
"Of course, who else would he be my nephew for?"
Lin Yuelong proudly raised his head, looking exceptionally pleased.
It was only natural for him, as his second uncle, to be genuinely happy for Lin Chen's success.
"Hey? Right, Dad, by age, Second Uncle isn't much younger than you. What about my Second Aunt?"
Suddenly, as if remembering something, Lin Chen asked Lin Xianfeng.
His second uncle was quite a catch, and at his age, he should have been married already.
Now that they were all leaving the Lin family, where had his second uncle's wife gone?
"Hmph, Xiao Chen, your second uncle is truly an unusual man."
"He's liked one woman for over thirty years and never dared to confess."
"He watched her get married, then divorced, and just waited around. He's truly disgraced the men of our Lin family! Alas!"
Upon hearing Lin Chen mention this, Lin Xianfeng snorted, his expression showing disappointment mixed with frustration.
His younger brother was brave in everything he did. In ancient times, he would have been a general who could lead armies to victory.
But when it came to women, he was incredibly reserved!
"Ah? No way, Second Uncle? Thirty years without daring to confess? Is that for real?"
Lin Chen was truly shocked upon hearing his father's words.
Thirty years without daring to confess, wasn't this the kind of plot that only happened in television dramas?
As expected, his second uncle was indeed a bit eccentric.
"Hmph, who said I don't dare to confess? I'll confess in a couple of days!"
Hearing Lin Chen's teasing tone, Lin Yuelong's face turned red.
Indeed, for many years, he had a woman he deeply admired, but he always felt he wasn't good enough for her.
Most importantly, the woman he liked was a renowned strong woman in all of Kyoto.
And himself? Although he was a member of the Lin family, he had been suppressed by Lin Kaishan's second branch.
In his opinion, even if he had married her back then, he would have ended up like his elder brother, Lin Xianfeng.
It was precisely for this reason that this affection had been bottled up inside him.
To the point where he could only watch her get married without daring to reveal his feelings.
"Is that so? Don't stutter when you see her again."
Seeing Lin Yuelong still making bold pronouncements, Lin Xianfeng unceremoniously exposed his pretense.
Over the years, Lin Yuelong had said these words countless times, but every time he mustered the courage to approach her, he would immediately lose his nerve.
Therefore, to Lin Xianfeng now, Lin Yuelong's grand declaration was no different from a fart.
"Hmph! You two just wait. She will definitely be at the birthday banquet in two days."
"At that time, I, Lin Yuelong, will confess to her in front of everyone!"
Lin Yuelong clenched his fist, his expression resolute.