Chapter 12: Bully

“Young Master! Help!”

After Yin Jue’s death, the freeze spell left An Ziqing unharmed. She rushed from the other end of the hall yelling, “Oh no! Oh no!”

She didn’t know anything that happened that night. When she woke up, Yin Jue had been burned to ashes.

Everything she knew about Yin Jue’s death was actually from Yu Yuan. Even though she was quite confused, she still decided to trust in her master.

Yu Yuan stood up slowly; his face unchanged, and asked, “What’s the matter?”

“Your fiance’s father just came to the Dark Moon City and is forcing us to terminate the marriage agreement,” An Ziqing said indignantly. “It is not fair. Your marriage with Lin Zhuyun had long been decided by the grandparents. The Old Lady herself even announced to all that the marriage agreement will not be changed!”

“Looks like it’s about me again. Bring me to where they are.”

…

“Mr. Yu, I’m very sorry, but I, representing the Lin Clan, want that marriage contract to be ended today!”

Just as Yu Yuan arrived at the meeting hall, he heard a loud insult that came from the inside.

“This is your supposed father-in-law Lin Hanyu.” An Ziqing, who led him to the hall, quietly informed him.

Yu Yuan grinned and nodded.

Lin Hanyu was the Old Lady’s second son and Lin Zhuyun’s father and was in the late stage of the Dark Burst Realm!

After the Old Lady passed away, her two sons took control of the Lin Clan.

The elder brother Lin Fengyan, who was much calmer in personality inherited the leadership of the clan because the second brother Lin Hanyu was not a great choice due to his arrogant personality.

The two brothers had a great relationship with each other and did not fight much over the position as the head of the family.

All the Lin Clan’s internal affairs and external communication were taken care of by the elder brother Lin Fengyan, while Lin Hanyu only appeared to negotiate with the oppositions of the Lin Clan.

Perhaps it was because of this special role, he was quite praised among the clan members.

For the others, he was fierce and notorious!

Today, it was Lin Hanyi who came, not Lun Fengyan, to settle the marriage agreement.

What did this mean?

Yu Clan’s members and retainers(mengke) are people who would live in a clan of power or wealth for food, shelter, money, reputation, etc. In return, they would provide services such as protection or knowledge were all in a heavy mood when they saw him stepping into the hall and saying such words.

Yin Jue died in front of Yu Yuan’s Pavilion, and Yin Jue was one of his close followers. He recruited him a few years ago into the Lin Clan.

Rumors had it that he saved Yin Jue’s life, which was why Yin Jue was very loyal to him.

But now, after his daughter informed him about Yin Jue’s sudden death, Lin Hanyi personally came back to Dark Moon City. He wanted not only to terminate the marriage but also to uncover the truth about Yin Jue’s mysterious death.

“Where is Yu Yuan? I heard that kid woke up. Bring him over!” Lin Hanyu shouted with disrespect.

“I’m here!” Yu Yuan suddenly replied from outside and slowly walked in with everyone’s attention focused on him.

His maid, An Ziqing, was not allowed to enter because of her status.

Inside the hall, it was packed with Yu Clan’s guests, elders, and family members, which included Yu Yuan’s uncles and aunts.

Two men and a woman sat next to Yu Can; their names were Yu Wei, Yu Lian, Yu Li. They were the children of Yu Ji, Yu Can’s younger brother. Yu Yuan met them once before but had never talked much with them yet.

Afterward, he learned more about these three uncles and aunts from An Ziqing.

In the Yu Clan, Yu Can had a younger brother Yu Qi. On a trip in search of herbs of higher classes, Yu Qi and his wife got in trouble and were killed.

When that happened, all three of their children, Yu Ji, Yu Wei, and Yu Li, were grown-ups and decided to stay in the clan.

Yu Can and Yu Qi had a younger sister named Yu Ying. She was spotted by a cultivator at a very young age was taken away from Yu Clan.

However, to this day, the clan knew nothing about what happened to the little girl named Yu Ying, not even knowing if she was still alive or not.

Yu Wei and his two siblings were raised by Yu Can. They were very respectful of the old man and regarded him as their own father.

Yu Can also trusted and cared for them. Because his son and daughter-in-law never returned from the Nine Deep Cliffs, and his grandson was in such a coma, he handed them much of the family’s affairs, training Yu Wei to be the next leader of the Family.

Almost everyone in the clan knew about these.

“Good Morning, Grandpa, Uncle, and Aunt.” After Yu Yuan came in, he first paid respect to Yu Can and Yu Wei along with his other aunt and uncle. Yu Yuan turned around facing Lin Hanyu and his supposed fiancee who he now met for the first time consciously.

“Good Morning, father-in-law.” He bowed toward the sharp-eyed, middle-aged man in robes.

Lastly, he looked at Lin Zhuyun, squinted, and smiled indifferently, “Glad to see you. I have heard a lot about you.”

The slim young girl in front of him had eyes like mountain streams and lakes, quiet and translucent. Despite her young age, she presented the style of an adult. No wonder that she was spotted by the Cold Shadows Sect and was dedicated to being led to the clan in the Land of Genesis.

With the experience from his past life, Yu Yuan was confident that his fiancee was not only elegant but also knowledgeable. She could be seen as a brilliant choice.

He could understand why such pure jade was so unwilling to be stained by any defects from others.

And his existence was this piece of jade’s largest stain?

Thinking of this, he shook his head and laughed slightly.

When he looked at Lin Hanyu and Lin Zhuyun, both of them were also looking at him.

Lin Zhuyun only took a single glance before closing her eyes in disinterest.

Ever since she was born, the name Yu Yuan only brought her humiliation. All she wanted now was to end the marriage agreement as soon as possible so she could focus on her cultivation and step into the Cold Shadows Sect earlier.

In her mind, even when Yu Yuan was conscious, they would not be destined to the same place and there would be no point in being forced together.

By closing her eyes, she gave her attitude: extreme disregard and contempt!

“Ha! Now that you are here, I am going to make it clear that you, Yu Yuan is not worthy of being my son-in-law!”

Lin Hanyu was already becoming impatient. It seemed to him that Yu Yuan didn’t even qualify to speak to him directly, so he chose to talk to Yu Can instead, in a colder and firmer tone. “You should know what the Cold Shadows Sect want. My mother did not turn down the arrangement before her heath, and, as her son, I will not refute her will.”

“But if it is you who willingly ends it, then that should be fine.”

“You are a wise man. You know what is best for your family.”

Before he came, his daughter told him that Yu Can knew that the Lin Clan had already sided with the Cold Shadows Sect and would give up easily.

By doing this, he thought that the old man was forced into despair while still protecting his grandson.

He was confident in his daughter’s judgment, and his presence should be Yu Can’s final warning!

Yu Can frowned and did not immediately react to his aggressive demands.

“This is your last chance, don’t force me!” Lin Hanyu shouted loudly.

Everyone from the Yu Clan felt that his words were straight-up insulting their dignity.

“Master!”

“Uncle!”

The members and retainers of the Yu Clan all got up to their feet and expressed their attitude.

Yu Yuan’s squinting eyes were filled with coldness.

His anger was lit, and his eyes fixed on Lin Zhuyun.

He wondered if his fiancée would say anything to calm the situation at this time.

But Lin Zhuyun didn’t seem to even notice her father’s arrogance, and she still held her eyes shut.

She had her chance! He decided it was time to show some color. They chose not to go on the soft way!

“Yes! Very well!” Yu Yuan sneered coldly.

“Hey……”

Yu Can gave a long sigh and seemed to have realized something.

The hope that he had a few days ago was drained with Yin Jue’s appearance at Yu Yuan’s pavilion that night.

He guessed the truth.

Yin Jue was indeed following the Cold Shadows Sect’s commands. Although Yin Jue poisoned his grandson with the Red Shelled Pill, but… he was only a servant of the Lin Clan.

The Cold Shadows Sect clearly did not allow the marriage agreement to take place, and the death of Yin Jue would not matter much to them either.

Now, his grandson had woken up and was being instructed by a mysterious master. As long as they carefully and patiently raise him, one day he might even reach the clan d of Extinction, having much success in the path of cultivation.

If it was because of an agreement and his obsession that caused him to lose his beloved grandson, he would never forgive himself.

Having such thoughts, Yu Can looked a lot older. His face filled with helplessness, not daring to have any eye contact with the other clan members.

To prevent his grandson from the persecution of Cold Shadows Sect, to give him better chances of survival…

“I have one more thing to add!” Lin Hanyu yelled suddenly, deliberately interrupting Yu Can who was just about to speak. Under the angry stares of the Yu Clan members, he said, “The marriage would definitely not take place! Aside from that, the Ice Soul Crystal must also be given to my daughter.”

“My daughter came to your clan, settling your rival Huang Clan and holding your business together. She should be compensated for her work.”

“Ice Soul Crystal will be beneficial to my girl. I think it is perfect!”

He stared at Yu Can with cold eyes. Using the Lin Clan status in the Silver Moon Empire, his powers in cultivation, and the Cold Shadows Sect’s support, he was close to just grabbing it from them.

…