"Lin Xianfeng, you were the acting head of the Lin family for so many years, yet you only managed to keep the Lin family at the level of a second-rate family."
"This time, under my leadership, the Lin family will surely become a first-rate family!"
Lin Kaishan looked at Lin Xianfeng, his expression filled with longing.
If he hadn't been confident before, the personal attendance of the Xiao family patriarch at the ceremony was enough to prove his boundless future!
Only with such backing could someone like Xiao Jianguo personally attend the ceremony, couldn't he?
"Kaishan, the position of family head is yours. I only hope to leave with Lin Chen."
Hearing Lin Kaishan's words, Lin Xianfeng clenched his fists and spoke to him.
He no longer had any desire to fight for the position of family head. All he wanted was to protect the lives of Lin Chen and his mother.
"Hahaha, leave? Brother, the Xiao family patriarch is personally here to observe the ceremony."
"If you, the former acting head, are not present, and if the Xiao family patriarch is displeased, I can't protect you!"
Upon hearing Lin Xianfeng's words, Lin Kaishan immediately let out a cold snort and threatened him.
He knew Lin Xianfeng wanted to use this opportunity to negotiate with him, but he would never agree!
"Lin Kaishan, what do you want before you'll let Lin Chen go!"
Hearing Lin Kaishan's current words, Lin Xianfeng finally lost his patience.
Lin Xianfeng clearly understood that Lin Kaishan was going to use Lin Chen to achieve some ulterior motive.
But he also knew that this would surely harm Lin Chen.
He had already failed Lin Chen and his mother before. Now that Lin Chen had traveled so far to the capital to find him,
if he, as a father, couldn't guarantee Lin Chen's safety, then what right did he have to be called a father?
Therefore, for Lin Xianfeng, no matter the cost, he had to ensure Lin Chen's safety today!
"Hmph, fine. No need to speak in riddles."
"As long as you take the Hundred Poisons Pill I personally refined and swear your allegiance to me from now on, I will let Lin Chen go!"
Seeing that Lin Xianfeng had said so much, Lin Kaishan no longer concealed his intentions and directly stated them.
After all, Lin Xianfeng was a genuine cultivator at the late Nascent Soul stage.
His cultivation was considered quite high in the capital.
If he could subdue him, he would have a skilled subordinate to utilize.
The reason he had to kill Lin Xianfeng before and eliminate a potential threat was because he wasn't entirely confident he could completely control him.
But now it was different. With Lin Chen as a hostage, he was sure Lin Xianfeng would not dare to defy him!
"Okay! As long as you let Lin Chen go, I'll agree to any condition!"
Hearing Lin Kaishan's demands, Lin Xianfeng was very reluctant, but at this point, he had no other choice and could only nod in agreement.
"Hahahaha, good! Hearty!"
"In that case, please proceed!"
Seeing Lin Xianfeng agree to his terms, Lin Kaishan wasted no more time. He directly took out a dark pill from his storage bag and offered it to Lin Xianfeng.
This pill was the Hundred Poisons Pill he had personally refined, imprinted with his divine sense.
Essentially, in the entire cultivation world, only he could provide the antidote.
Or a genuine Grade 4 alchemist might be able to remove the toxins of the Hundred Poisons Pill.
But Lin Xianfeng, as the former acting head of the Lin family, would never know a Grade 4 alchemist. This meant that once Lin Xianfeng took this Hundred Poisons Pill, he would have to obey Lin Kaishan's commands!
Otherwise, Lin Kaishan could end his life at any moment!
"Lin Kaishan! Isn't this too cruel?"
Seeing Lin Kaishan actually take out the Hundred Poisons Pill, Lin Yuelong, standing beside him, became furious.
After all, these people before them were blood-related cousins!
Now, to threaten Lin Xianfeng, they were using such a vicious pill as the Hundred Poisons Pill, which made Lin Yuelong very angry.
"Oh, I almost forgot about you."
"Lin Yuelong, you should take this Hundred Poisons Pill too?"
"Otherwise, I guarantee you won't live for three days!"
Seeing Lin Yuelong speak up, Lin Kaishan immediately revealed a contemptuous smile.
"Oh really? Then I'd like to see how you'll make sure I don't live for three days!"
Hearing Lin Kaishan's threat, Lin Yuelong let out a cold snort, paying no attention to his words.
For Lin Yuelong, he only had one life. At worst, he would fight Lin Kaishan to the death, but he would never swallow the pill offered by him!
If he swallowed the pill, he would essentially be controlled by Lin Kaishan. Given Lin Kaishan's personality, how could he possibly let them off easily?
"Oh, Elder Brother! Why are you still here?"
As Lin Kaishan and Lin Yuelong were arguing, Lin Kaiyun, after notifying all the Lin family members, returned to Lin Kaishan's side.
He knew that Lin Kaishan was currently negotiating with Lin Yuelong and the others.
But the Xiao family patriarch was already outside. If they didn't go out to greet him soon, and if the other party became truly angry, they would be in serious trouble!
"Hmph, let's go greet the Xiao family patriarch first."
"It also gives you all a chance to see how great the development potential of the Lin family is under my leadership!"
Hearing Lin Kaiyun's urging, Lin Kaishan let out a cold snort and immediately turned towards the main entrance.
For Lin Kaishan now, although Lin Yuelong and Lin Xianfeng were important, the more important person was definitely the Xiao family patriarch, Xiao Jianguo.
As long as he could establish a good relationship with Xiao Jianguo, the Lin family's development potential would be immense.
And most importantly, with the Xiao family patriarch personally attending his inheritance ceremony, no one in the capital, or even in the entire Dragon Country, would dare to disrespect him!
"No, Xiao Chen, what's going on?"
After Lin Kaishan left, Lin Yuelong immediately went to Lin Chen's side, his expression full of curiosity.
According to the time, Lin Chen should have still been in the Long family, practicing calligraphy for Elder Long, or refining Clear Heart Pills. How could he have suddenly appeared here?
"Second Uncle, I already told you, I came here this time to acknowledge my ancestors."
"What? Don't you welcome me, Second Uncle?"
Hearing Lin Yuelong's words, Lin Chen didn't explain much.
He had seen Lin Kaishan's attitude towards his father and uncle just now.
If he hadn't appeared here, he didn't know how Lin Kaishan would have treated his father and uncle.