NFBE Chapter 1756
Chapter 1756
The Second Elder's face was ashen as he stared intently at Lin Yuqiong, his voice tinged with the last vestiges of restraint: "After this matter is over, we need not remain in Qilin City any longer."
After saying this, the two men turned and left, their figures disappearing instantly outside the main hall.
Lin Yuqiong stared in the direction they had left, her body trembling violently with extreme anger.
What he found even more unacceptable than the elder's departure was his father's silence throughout—he knew all this, yet chose to do nothing, letting the situation slide step by step towards the brink of getting out of control.
"Mother... Your son is unfilial and incompetent!"
As the terrifying restrictions slowly dissipated, Lin Yuqiong could no longer hold on. Her legs buckled and she collapsed to her knees. Years of pent-up grievances, anger, and disappointment burst forth like a flood, turning into heart-wrenching cries.
The guilt towards his younger sister, the failure to fulfill his mother's dying wish, the utter disappointment in his father, the cold-blooded anger towards the entire Qilin City leadership... all these emotions erupted at this moment, and even the toughest man could not withstand such heart-wrenching pain.
Who says men don't easily shed tears? It's just that they haven't reached the point of heartbreak yet.
Although Chen Xuan had no parents or family, he had seen all the joys and sorrows of the world.
He stepped forward, helped Lin Yuqiong up, patted him on the shoulder, and wore a calm smile on his face:
“What are you crying for, you grown man? If you can’t bring yourself to do it, I can play the bad guy afterward and wipe out all those useless, stubborn old forces in your Qilin City that are hard to eradicate.”
His tone was casual, as if he were talking about a trivial matter, yet it carried an undeniable certainty:
"Of course, I can also help you cripple your father's cultivation and find him a beautiful place to live out his days. Then, I will assist you in becoming the city lord of Qilin City, and we will reorganize things properly."
Lin Yuqiong looked up and saw the seriousness in Chen Xuan's eyes, knowing that he was not joking.
“Brother-in-law,” Chen Xuan’s tone changed, becoming more serious, “If I hadn’t come to Qilin City, I really wouldn’t have known it was in such a state. Qilin City has a unique geographical location, yet it has fallen into a state of stagnation. In the end, it’s because it’s too bloated.”
He patted Lin Yuqiong on the shoulder and continued his analysis: "A small main star is crammed with billions of cultivators, and resources are already insufficient. But when it comes to a real crisis, most of these people become cowards, offering no help to the safety of Qilin City, but instead becoming a burden."
"With such a bloated burden, even if you were to become the city lord, it would be extremely difficult for you to revitalize Qilin City."
Lin Yuqiong remained silent. Although he had grown a lot over the years, he understood that what Chen Xuan said was true, but it was still too difficult for him to make a decision immediately.
He took a deep breath, his voice hoarse and weary: "Brother Chen Xuan, regarding this matter... please allow me three days. I will give you an answer in three days."
Chen Xuan nodded, his tone somewhat carefree: "If all else fails, I'll take you and Yao'er away from this Purple Mansion Realm and roam the world freely. We don't need the position of Lord of Qilin City."
"I'm not reconciled." Lin Yuqiong shook her head vigorously, her eyes churning with complex emotions. "My mother dedicated her entire life to restoring the prestige of Qilin City during its ancient times. It was her unwavering commitment, and I can't just give up like this..."
Chen Xuan didn't try to persuade him further. Everyone is born with their own destiny and entanglements, and he never bothered to try to control the will of others.
He took out a lustrous talisman from his sleeve and handed it to Lin Yuqiong:
"If that's the case, if you've come to your senses in three days and want me to be the 'bad guy,' then crush this talisman. If you're unwilling, once I've resolved the crisis in Qilin City, I'll take Yao'er and leave the Purple Mansion Realm, and from then on, we'll have nothing to do with this place anymore."
After saying that, he turned and walked out of the main hall.
Just as he reached the palace gate, a token engraved with a Qilin pattern suddenly flew from behind him. Chen Xuan caught it with his backhand, and heard Lin Yuqiong's hoarse voice come from behind him: "With this token, you can freely enter and exit the multiple layers of formations in Qilin City."