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Chapter 41: The World is Heavy
Faced with the numerous requests from the Monarchs, this time the Sun Ancestor shook his head in refusal, stating, "I only wish to showcase the strength of my kin. I do not seek fame or fortune, nor do I wish to expand our influence or deliberately forge connections with other families! This would only place my family at a disadvantage! I hope you can take some of my advice to heart!"
He insisted on allowing his kin to demonstrate their own strengths without coveting fame or power, and without intentionally forming alliances with other families. This was all to ensure that he remained at a disadvantage. He merely hoped that they would seriously consider some of his suggestions.
Another implicit meaning was that those who are not of my kind will inevitably harbor different intentions. As a being of the underworld, you are wary of me, which is why I do not expand my family's influence, allowing you to easily destroy us. All I ask is for you to give me a chance to protect my people.
The One Who Acts immediately stood up and bowed, saying, "Sun Ancestor, your integrity is commendable; Wenchang feels ashamed!"
Such matters did not require any argument, especially considering the two Demon Emperors who had remained silent throughout.
Perhaps they had their own reasons for not wanting to express their opinions, but the nine human sovereigns present had never inquired about the views of the two Demon Emperors, which was a form of inherent exclusion!
Both Demon Emperors possessed considerable power; the stronger their influence, the more guarded the Human Sovereign became towards them.
"Hey, how about I go?" Ximen Qianlie clearly intended to stir trouble and create chaos.
Setting aside whether Lin Clan could investigate who was probing Lian Yun, it was Ximen Qianlie himself. With his true nature, he would undoubtedly provoke Lin Clan upon arrival. If he did not bring gifts as a gesture of goodwill, he might directly antagonize Lin Clan and cause them to withdraw from the alliance!
However, like Ximen Qianlie himself, most of the other Human Sovereigns were hypocrites!
If they went, they would surely be questioned by Lin Clan about who had sent them. Once revealed, it would mean they had set up Ximen Qianlie; if it remained unclear and Lin Clan later discovered the truth themselves, then those who went to deliver gifts would have offended the entire Lin family.
Indeed, while this gift was quite valuable, it was not so easily given.
Moreover, having several Human Sovereigns request Sun Ancestor's involvement undoubtedly treated him as a pawn, which reflected their exclusion of him and their unwillingness to regard him as one of their own.
At this moment, The One Who Acts finally sat back down and waved his hand dismissively. "Enough. I will send Imperial Path on an errand!"
For some reason, his gaze suddenly bore a hint of weariness.
The Imperial Path is an imperial-level Ghost Slave, and there are only three in the entire World Alliance, with only one in the Land of Huaxia. Its significance lies in its constant guardianship over the entire Huaxia Ethnicity.
It must always be on standby and should not be used recklessly.
Several Human Sovereigns displayed strong opposition, yet none dared to voice their dissent!
On one hand, sending the Imperial Path to the Lin Clan would elevate the alliance's regard for them; on the other hand, no one present wished to engage with the Lin Clan!
It was not that they were unwilling to befriend the Lin Clan, but under the current circumstances, anyone who interacted with them would offend one or more factions within the alliance.
Until it could be confirmed whether the Lin Clan was willing to return to the Alliance High Command, no one wanted to create unnecessary conflicts with those inside.
Thus, the imperial ghost moved like thunder. By the time Lian Yun and others were still on their way, he had already arrived at the Lin Family and left after giving clear instructions.
Now, Lian Yun was naturally unaware of the internal matters of the alliance as he entered the courtyard where Grandma was with Lin Nan.
Outside the Pavilion, they noticed an aluminum alloy round platform had been added.
Seeing this, Lin Nan couldn't help but shiver, seemingly aware of its purpose. He immediately hid behind Lian Yun and turned to flee.
However, a ghostly figure appeared out of nowhere and grabbed Lin Nan like a chicken, lifting him onto the platform.
After that, Lin Nan dared not act up anymore and stood seriously in a horse stance!
Lian Yun shook his head helplessly but smiled slightly. He knelt behind Grandma to massage her shoulders and back.
For some reason, when entering the courtyard, the black creature that had been resting on Lian Yun's shoulder seemed restless. Yet upon seeing Grandma, it became extremely quiet. After a while, it left Lian Yun's shoulder and jumped down to approach Grandma slowly. It looked up several times but saw that Grandma remained unmoved. Eventually, it lay down just a few inches away from her thigh.
After a while, Lian Yun gave a strange smile, his eyes and grin carrying a hint of mischief as he said, "Grandma, please register Yun'er as well! If I can return in time, I would like to participate in the Alliance Tournament; if not, I can forfeit. How does that sound?"
For the sake of the entire nation, he could not take revenge on the Huaxia Alliance. However, if there was an opportunity to slap them in the face, he certainly wouldn't mind doing it a few more times.
He suddenly became curious about what expressions the people in the Alliance would have if the prize originally meant for the Alliance Tournament suddenly turned out to be first place in the League.
He also wondered how the high-ranking officials of the Alliance would react if the first place in the League, after receiving numerous precious rewards, announced their entry into Yin Yang City.
Just imagining it made Lian Yun a bit happy, but he quickly suppressed his strange expression.
The Alliance Tournament was truly a gathering of heroes. If Lian Yun could not transform and elevate himself, shedding the limitations imposed by the Explosive Ascension Pill through baptism, then no matter how skilled he was or how strong his Sword Intent, he would not be qualified to gaze upon the position of first in the League.
That was why Lian Yun had to say that if he could not return in time, he would forfeit.
Grandma did not respond. After a while, she reached out and gently stroked his black head, saying, "Take care of yourself!"
"Yun'er understands, hehe!" Lian Yun smiled, full of flattery.
"This dog is not bad; treat it well!"
Grandma rarely commented on family members' Ghost Slaves. Her only requirement was that since they had chosen to keep one, they must treat it sincerely.
Although her words were no different from her original demands, Grandma's deliberate instructions revealed some extraordinary qualities about Black.
To this, Lian Yun merely smiled lightly and did not respond. His own heart echoed Grandma's request: either don't choose at all or treat sincerely once chosen.
Black seemed to enjoy Grandma's caress; its head lifted slightly, eyes squinting, tail wagging gently, revealing a sense of comfort and ease.
However, Lin Nan, who had just settled into his stance for a short while, couldn't help but show a face full of resentment upon seeing Lian Yun so relaxed.
It wasn't until Grandma shot him a glare that he restrained himself. Yet he raised his eyebrows at Lian Yun, indicating that he wanted Lian Yun to share both hardships and joys with him.
However, Lian Yun ignored it. After helping Grandma with a shoulder massage for a while, he calmly prepared tea for her. Then he sat down across from Grandma, closed his eyes, and seemed to be enjoying the special treatment.
Lin Nan was furious, nearly accusing Lian Yun of being heartless despite having someone of the opposite gender around.
This guy came along but was completely at ease by himself, showing an extreme lack of consideration.
It continued until evening when Grandma finally let Lin Nan leave the aluminum alloy round table, telling him to go back, take a shower, and rest before coming back the next morning.
Meanwhile, Lian Yun stayed behind to have dinner with Grandma!
After the meal, Lian Yun prepared tea for Grandma again. After resting for a moment, Grandma asked, "What are your plans for tomorrow?"
Tomorrow was Clear and Bright, the most important festival in the world today, celebrated by both humans and the Demon Clan.
No one knew if their ancestors would suddenly appear to bless their family or if a great enemy from a past generation would emerge to annihilate them all.
For Lian Yun, Tomb-Sweeping Day held special significance.
It was not only his birthday but also the death anniversary of his parents. It marked three years since the time when humans, the alliance, and his own family conspired against him.
(End of Chapter)
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