True Solution of the Sword Dao
Chapter 396 - 367 Battle Begins 2

Chapter 396: Chapter 367 Battle Begins 2

The two families had a sense of merging into one.

Lin Fei and Lin You helped serve rice and dishes while the adults sat and talked about company and business matters. Chen Yuanyuan also stood up to help move stools and chairs.

Lin Fei felt as if he had returned to the time when he was just an ordinary person. A sense of inexplicable tranquility filled his heart. It was very cozy.

But he also knew that this warmth was built on his absolute control over Ping City. As long as he stood firm, Ping City and the surrounding cities would remain stable, and Lin You and his family would face no dangers.

The aroma of stir-fried dishes, the steaming heat of the chicken soup, and the green and red chili peppers in the cold, mixed salad. Just looking at the dining table made everyone hungry.

Once everyone had taken their seats, they began to eat.

"Feifei, after eating, why don’t you go out with Yuanyuan and have some fun, and stop being busy with your own secret affairs all the time," Jiang Feng instructed. "And that girl Jiang Nan, she is working outside and won’t even come back to rest properly now that school is about to start again."

"Oh," Lin Fei replied as he ate.

Chen Yuanyuan was now also sporting long hair, seated at the table she might not be considered very beautiful, but with her long, flowing hair, white T-shirt, and blue and white acid-washed jeans, she exuded a faint sense of purity.

She had watched Lin Fei transform step by step from the very beginning.

From initially unremarkable to now more and more beautiful, almost competing with his sister Lin You.

Sitting together, the two had a twin-like air about them.

Actually, Chen Yuanyuan felt a bit upset inside. Compared to Lin Fei’s change, her own skin had gotten worse, with small red spots appearing and the sign of developing acne. No amount of cosmetics and skin care products seemed to help.

Looking at Lin Fei and Lin You, if Lin Fei grew his hair long and dressed like Lin You, it might be difficult to tell who was who. Their skin was surprisingly good, white and flawless like fine jade.

"Damn it, even a man can have such good skin..." Chen Yuanyuan stared at Lin Fei with frustration.

"I say, Lin Fei, how do you take care of your skin? How come it’s just like your sister’s?" she whispered, leaning closer.

Lin Fei was also quite familiar with her since the two families were very close.

"Take care? The skin needs care?" he said, cluelessly.

Chen Yuanyuan felt a tightness in her chest and almost shouted out loud.

The adults around saw the two’s affectionate behavior and exchanged meaningful glances with a hint of ambiguity.

It was the intention of Lin Jianguo and his wife that Chen Yuanyuan and Lin Fei were the most suitable for each other.

As for Zhao Yuqing, who had visited their home before, she was easily recognized as a lady of high status. Not to mention whether she could take good care of Lin Fei in the future, her looks and temperament couldn’t compare with Chen Yuanyuan. Besides, Zhao Yuqing had disappeared, hadn’t she? She only came over once during the vacation, which now seemed just a spur-of-the-moment thing. They were more reassured with a child who grew up under their watch like Chen Yuanyuan.

Lin Fei scanned the room and caught everyone’s expressions, roughly guessing their thoughts.

"If I were just an ordinary person, this arrangement would probably be quite appropriate. But unfortunately..." he couldn’t find a woman who could stay by his side through thick and thin, and also help and support him. He had too many secrets, and even if there was such a person, he wouldn’t be at ease letting her follow him.

Only Lin You sat silently on the side, quietly eating her meal, without uttering a word.

"Hey, Feil," she nudged the cat Feil at her feet who was lapping up milk.

"What? Can’t you see I’m busy?" Feil said impatiently.

"When is Antos coming?"

"Why are you worried? When he comes, you’ll have to bleed! Are you really looking forward to that?" Feil said incredulously.

"No, just bored and looking for someone to talk to," Lin You said intentionally, turning her head away from Lin Fei and Chen Yuanyuan.

Jiang Feng suddenly said while holding a soup spoon, "Why don’t our two families take a family portrait together? How about it?"

"A family portrait? That’s a great idea, our family hasn’t taken one in a while!" Chen Jingde was the first to agree. He looked at Lin Fei more and more approvingly.

"Sure! Since our two families are almost one now, it’s worth reminiscing when we get older," laughed Lin Jianguo. "Let’s do it after the meal!"

The two families became excited at the idea and ate at a much faster pace.

After the meal, Jiang Feng, Chen Yuanyuan, and Lin You went into the kitchen to wash the dishes. The three men stayed in the living room, preparing the camera and the tripod.

Lin Fei sat with Chen Jingde playing chess.

They were busy for half the day.

Lin Fei and his opponent were quiet on this side.

"Checkmate! Ha ha!! Finally won a game."

Chen Jingde laughed as he made a discovered check, completely checkmating Lin Fei.

Lin Fei smiled as he held a black piece he had just captured.

"Uncle Chen is really strong. You’re getting better and better," he said softly, complimenting.

"Where, where!! You’re good too!!" Chen Jingde had just beaten Lin Fei for the first time and was feeling smug about it. He felt that in this game of chess, he had played brilliantly, thrilled beyond words!

A faint glimmer flickered in Lin Fei’s eyes.

Almost within a few minutes of starting the game, he had completed his setup and step by step led Chen Jingde to play above his level. Right from the start, everything was under his control.

Gently, he returned the chess piece to the box at the side.

"Shall we play another round, Uncle Chen?"

"No more, no more!" Chen Jingde chose to quit while ahead. "It’s rare to win a game. If I lose the next one, I’ll feel upset again. It’s important to keep a good mood!"

Lin Fei knew he would react like this. This was why he intentionally let Chen Jingde win. Otherwise, if he won, Uncle Chen would persistently follow him for more games.

"Time for the photo! Everyone, come over here!" Chen Yuanyuan called out loudly while fiddling with the camera.

Lin You and Jiang Feng, who were still tidying up in the kitchen, dried their hands and came in.

"Who goes in front, who stands in the back? Let’s arrange first!" Chen Yuanyuan seemed quite happy.

Lin You also seemed a little excited. Holding Feil on one side, she leaned in to look at the digital camera’s screen. The kitten Feil in her arms, however, yawned repeatedly.

Lin Fei also stood up to help with the stools. The adults from both families sat in front, while the children stood behind them. Then everyone began to strike a pose.

Lin You wrapped his arms around Jiang Feng’s neck.

Chen Yuanyuan placed her hands on Chen Jingde’s shoulders, standing behind him.

The black cat Feil perched on Lin You’s right shoulder.

Lin Jianguo and Jiang Feng were sitting slightly nestled together on a long bench, smiles on everyone’s faces.

Lin Fei stood behind the tripod, moving the camera, adjusting the lens. Then, he set the timer and swiftly walked to Lin You’s side to stand in position.

"Cheese!" everyone shouted aloud.

Click!

The camera successfully took the photo with the countdown timer.

"Let me see!" Lin You was the first to rush over to check the frozen image on the screen.

"Everyone looks so natural when they’re smiling."

"Smiling so naturally?" Lin Fei paused for a moment.

He walked over and picked up the camera to look.

In the photo, the corners of his mouth were slightly turned up, the smile warm.

Somehow, he felt a sudden chill in his heart.

"I’m sure I wasn’t smiling..." He stared blankly at the screen.

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Bang!!

Lin Fei turned and drew his sword, a silver arc slicing through the air, suddenly colliding with a blue sword light that came flying from behind.

Countless specks of light scattered, and hair flew in the wind.

"Condense!" A deep voice came from his left.

"Starburst!"

Two longswords, trailed by countless patterned streams of air, viciously descended toward Lin Fei.

Roar!!

Lin Fei shifted slightly to dodge.

A huge blue beast burst forth from right behind him.

Boom!!

The dispersed blue specks of light exploded instantly, scattering like rain in every direction.

Ye Yuhua and Yuan Yicheng both grunted at the same time.

It was as if they had been brutally hit by an invisible force.

Thump, thump!!

Two consecutive sounds.

Both of them crashed heavily against the walls on either side of the Extinction Holy Hall.

Lin Fei stood in the center, his longsword held horizontally, its blade reflecting the red flames behind him.

"Sir, you’ve finally stepped into this realm," Yuan Yicheng said with blood dripping from his mouth, rising again and speaking solemnly.

Ye Yuhua also got up.

"Even if we joined forces, we could be evenly matched with the strongest of B-level peak fighters. But now, we’re no match for you, sir. A-level indeed is not the same level."

Lin Fei shook his head.

"My strength still has great hidden dangers. My swordsmanship is not yet capable of wielding such power. I must quickly comprehend my own Sword Intent. Do you have any suggestions?"

Yuan Yicheng and Ye Yuhua exchanged glances. "You could seek out the Star Lords of the Stellar Domain; perhaps they can offer you clear guidance."

"Star Lord..." Lin Fei fell silent.

The only sound left was the burning of the torches on the walls of the Holy Hall.

"Speed up the collection of Divine Artifact components, I’ve been feeling that something is not right lately," Lin Fei abruptly said. For some reason, his eyes often throbbed with pain.

It was as if something was growing quietly within them.

This feeling intensified with the passage of time.

He slightly turned the blade of his sword, the silver longsword clear as a mirror, directly reflecting his current visage.

His black hair lay soft on his shoulders, and his bright eyes showed no signs of distress. Suddenly, he was reminded of the pattern in the eyes of the head he encountered in the Earth Dragon Den.

His face and, perhaps more accurately, his aura, were changing more and more.

Reflected in the longsword was almost a replica of Lin You, yet slightly more beautiful and perfect. An aura that was cold and sharp as a knife’s edge.

Since the anomaly with the photo yesterday, he had gone straight back to the Sword Canon Space to check and adjust his state.

Today was the day the slots for Elisa’s Gate were to be opened. This battle would decide if Gold could firmly establish itself in the world and develop. It had to be approached with caution. All five A-levels within Gold had to participate.

Lin Fei sent a Divine Artifact avatar with only C-level strength to take the plane to the Capital City on his behalf for the school term. His true body prepared for battle within the Sword Canon. (To be continued. If you like this work, please come to Qidian.com to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)