Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 421 Lin Family Main House, Arrogance [1 Release]

Chapter 421: Chapter 421 Lin Family Main House, Arrogance [1 Release]

The position of the Supreme Elder among the Five Great Families should be held by the most senior individual who possesses the most strength.

Yet Lin Zhushuang has not even reached the age of seventy this year. By seniority, it was hardly her turn to take this seat, but her power was indeed unfathomable and immeasurable.

It is said, even the current Lin Family Elder Council does not know her true strength.

At the spirit hall, red is a major taboo, yet Lin Zhushuang still barged in without any regard.

Behind her followed Lin Shiyuan, clad in plain white clothes.

This was also Ye Wanlan’s first formal encounter with Lin Shiyuan.

Lin Shiyuan did not carry Lin Zhushuang’s blatant flamboyance; she stood quietly behind Lin Zhushuang, her face veiled, concealing her features and revealing only a pair of sharp eyes.

"So, it’s Senior Zhushuang. Mother has mentioned you many times," Lin Woyu said, neither servile nor overbearing, "It seems that meeting you today is indeed as the rumors say: you enjoy treating joyous occasions like funerals. But Jiangcheng Lin Family is not the main house, and there is no need for your preferences here."

Lin Zhushuang abruptly looked at Lin Woyu, her gaze sharp as a knife’s edge.

With a "boom," an immense pressure, like a tidal wave, enveloped Lin Woyu.

Lin Woyu, a common person without condensed inner strength, could have her bones instantly crushed by Lin Zhushuang’s unrestrained pressure.

Ye Wanlan stood up, placing a hand on Lin Woyu’s shoulder.

However, at this moment—

"Zing—"

The sound of a zither dispersed Lin Zhushuang’s momentary pressure, preventing any harm to Lin Woyu.

It was Lin Qin, holding the Secluded Zither.

Dressed in mourning white, Lin Qin’s expression was cold and fearless: "If you want to pay respects to Grandma, change out of those clothes. Otherwise, leave!"

Lin Zhushuang frowned, she sized up Lin Qin from head to toe, and then smirked: "It seems my elder sister has nurtured a worthy descendant. Very well, I’ll give you a chance."

True to her word, she turned around and went to her vehicle, returning in an outfit of pure white.

Lin Shiyuan’s gaze sharpened slightly.

Indeed, she had guessed correctly.

Before her death, Lin Weilan had passed on all her life’s power to Lin Qin.

Even though Lin Qin couldn’t fully transform this inner strength, her foundation was incredibly solid.

In this moment, Lin Shiyuan also saw through all of Lin Weilan’s painstaking efforts.

At first, she had Lin Qin solely learn the zither, laying a solid foundation, without teaching her any Heavenly Music Method.

In doing so, the main house would not notice Lin Qin’s existence, preventing either early recruitment or suppression.

And waiting until the last moment to pass on her inner strength, Lin Qin was not only endowed with decades of power but would also not suffer from the backlash of the Heavenly Music Method.

Lin Zhushuang, of course, reached the same conclusion, her gaze towards Lin Qin filled with murderous intent.

More than forty years ago, during the Lin Family’s "Twin Stars" era, she was always overshadowed by Lin Weilan.

Despite Lin Weilan’s lesser background—her mother was just a core disciple of the Lin Family and the Third Elder at the time—

What about Lin Weilan?

Nothing more than a common side member who emerged unexpectedly at a concert, overshadowing Lin Zhushuang and earning the Lin Family’s attention.

But Lin Weilan had not cherished it!

"Since Senior Zhushuang is Grandma’s younger sister, there is a hierarchical difference, and one must not stand or bow," Ye Wanlan, catching the fleeting murderous intent in Lin Zhushuang’s eyes, smiled lightly, "Please, Senior Zhushuang, follow the rules and pay respects to Grandma."

Lin Zhushuang frowned, scanning Ye Wanlan again but couldn’t recall who she might be.

In her memory, Lin Weilan only had Lin Qin as a granddaughter.

Since Ye Wanlan was an unrelated person, she had no right to command her.

Lin Zhushuang did not look at Ye Wanlan and merely picked up the joss sticks, standing before Lin Weilan’s portrait without kneeling.

In the portrait, Lin Weilan had silvery hair, her face etched with fine lines, a stark contrast to Lin Zhushuang, who appeared to be only in her early thirties.

"Lin Weilan," Lin Zhushuang muttered to herself, "you should have known that by betraying the Lin Family to protect that child, this would be your end."

Lin Jiayan was a boy, and boys traditionally held little value in the Lin Family.

However, Lin Weilan, for the sake of a newborn, chose to disregard the overall interests of the Lin Family, an act the main house could not tolerate.

Of course, Lin Zhushuang also wanted to seize this opportunity to eliminate Lin Weilan.

What Twin Stars?

She aimed to be the unique prodigy!

As long as Lin Weilan existed, she would inevitably divert others’ attention.

It was a pity, however, that those people had retreated at the crucial moment when they could have killed Lin Weilan.

Lin Zhushuang knew that by then, Lin Weilan was already capable of playing "Sacrifice to the Heavenly Gods," and pursuit would only result in mutual destruction.

Throughout these years, she had never ceased to spy on Lin Weilan.

Lin Jiayan’s disappearance, Lin Qingwen’s unfilial behavior, and the brothers and sisters, Lin Woyu and Lin Huaijin, unable to study the Heavenly Music Method... The worse Lin Weilan’s life became, the happier Lin Zhushuang felt.

What did it matter if Lin Weilan passed her power to Lin Qin?

Lin Shiyuan was still far superior!

"Let’s leave," Lin Zhushuang sneered, "This inauspicious place shouldn’t rob you, Shiyuan, of your good luck."

From beginning to end, Lin Shiyuan said nothing. After paying her respects, she left with Lin Zhushuang.

Before leaving, her gaze towards Ye Wanlan grew more cautious.

One who endures for a while is not calm, but those who can endure are never commonplace.

Today, if someone from the Lin Family broke the rules, Lin Zhushuang would have the perfect excuse to annihilate the branch family without facing punishment upon her return.

What a pity, no one did.

Ye Wanlan’s expression remained composed as she calmly met Lin Shiyuan’s gaze, showing no emotion.

"Cousin," Lin Qin suddenly called out to her, seemingly earnest, "You don’t carry the Lin surname, so the Lin Family won’t be as wary of you. This way, you can avenge Grandma."

Just having Lin Shiyuan was unfathomable enough for the Lin Family.

Lin Zhushuang’s power, even higher than Lin Weilan’s.

Not to mention, the Yunjing Lin Family, with nearly ten thousand members, was not something one could oppose alone.

Overnight, Lin Qin seemed to have grown up a lot.

Then she continued, "The Lin Family failed in their attempt to seize the Secluded Zither, but Lin Zhushuang and Lin Shiyuan have come. They surely want to take me back to the Lin family, so I shall go to Yunjing first."

She would return to the Lin Family first, paving the way for Ye Wanlan.

"I know," Ye Wanlan raised her hand, caressing her head, "Cousin won’t stop your decision. If you want to go to Yunjing, then go ahead, and just wait for me."

"Okay," Lin Qin smiled, "By the time you get there, Cousin, I might already be one of the core disciples, and Lin Shiyuan won’t be able to touch me."

"Yes, you will," Ye Wanlan smiled in response.

The two resumed their kneeling position and continued the vigil for Lin Weilan.

Ye Wanlan lowered her head.

Ever since waking up, she had been contemplating the "prophetic moment" Lin Weilan referred to.

Could it be related to those people from the Nanling Sea?

Ye Wanlan clenched her hand.

But as Lin Weilan had said, there was indeed no way to enter the Nanling Sea now.

The enemy was hidden, everything unknown.

And to know both the enemy and oneself is to be unstoppable in a hundred battles.

She needed more intelligence.

Ye Wanlan slowly closed her eyes; since Lin Qin was returning to the Lin Family ahead of time, she too had to pave the way for Lin Qin.

"Ah Lan, come drink your medicine." Su Yingxia came over with a bowl of medicine, then suddenly furrowed her brows, "Did someone visit just now?"

"Yes," Ye Wanlan took the medicine, offhandedly mentioning, "Lin Zhushuang and Lin Shiyuan."

"What?!" Su Yingxia’s expression changed drastically, "It’s my fault; I should have been here."

What good could come from Lin Zhushuang’s visit at such a time?

"Don’t worry, Sister Yingxia, we are fine," Ye Wanlan reassured with a light smile, "Without any reason, if Lin Zhushuang were to hurt us, she would be stripped of her status as Supreme Elder. She wouldn’t do that."

Su Yingxia nodded, "That’s true. The Lin Family’s rules are very strict."

"What medicine do I need?" Ye Wanlan finished drinking the medicine, "Why hasn’t he returned yet?"

Su Yingxia paused and sighed, "It’s the Frost Snow Condensing Spirit Flower."

Ye Wanlan’s expression grew solemn, "Such a remedy still exists in Shenzhou?"

"There’s none left," Su Yingxia shook her head slightly, "Even the father and son who specialize in growing herbs cannot cultivate it anymore. Now, only the Global Center has it."

After the war of ten thousand armies, Shenzhou’s soil also underwent subtle changes, and many rare herbs could no longer grow.

Only Ye Wanlan knew that the war was just as He Jia had described, with fierce flames descending from the sky.

These fires had altered the structure of the soil.

"With Xiao Yan’s abilities, he will surely be able to successfully bring back the Frost Snow Condensing Spirit Flower," Su Yingxia said, "Your body needs a thorough treatment."

Ye Wanlan was compliant, "Thank you, Sister Yingxia."

"After this bowl of medicine, there’s also one more pill to take," Su Yingxia looked relieved, "I’ll go prepare the pills, and Ah Lan, you make sure to eat something."

After saying this, Su Yingxia left hurriedly to fetch more herbs.

Ye Wanlan stood up, stepping out of the spirit hall to breathe a few breaths of fresh air.

"Screech—"

A car suddenly came to a halt.

The door opened; it was Lin Zhushuang who had turned back.

"I will take Lin Qin back, and you—" Lin Zhushuang stepped out of the car, looking down upon Ye Wanlan, "Either change your surname or die. Choose one."

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