It was completely silent outside Golden Jade Hall.

The many onlookers could not help but be shocked by the sight of a highly influential figure like Gu Tianzhang leading the Gu Clan higher-ups here and humbly asking for punishment.

In the past, there had been countless rumors and tales about Lin Xun and his miraculous feats in the Forbidden City.

However, they were only rumors after all, and could never compare to personally witnessing him in the flesh.

A ruler of a mid-tier noble faction had personally come all the way to apologize. This reflected just how astonishing Lin Xun’s current influence was in the city.

Inside the Golden Jade Hall shop, Gu Yong, who was still kneeling on the ground, felt as if his world had crumbled when he saw that even the Clan Leader had personally come to apologize. He realized that it was all over for him now.

Even if he somehow lived past today, he would no longer have any place in the Gu Clan!

The thought nearly made Gu Yong burst into tears. How could he have imagined that bullying an expelled clan member would end up offending the master of Mind Cleansing Peak?

The Gu Clan members who had followed Gu Yong here looked very nervous and upset as if they were at a funeral.

Just moments ago, they had been boldly and fearlessly smashing everything in the shop as if they were above the law, but now, they were in low spirits like deflated balloons.

“The leader is here. How do you want to handle this?”

Lin Xun casually glanced outside the shop before looking at Gu Liang.

Gu Liang was somewhat taken aback and likewise shocked by the sudden turn of events. Although Lin Xun hadn’t said or done much, Gu Tianzhang had personally arrived with the clan higher-ups to apologize!

Gu Liang didn’t know what to do. After a long time, he finally realized that Lin Xun was completely different from the Lin Xun he had known in the past!

“I…”

Gu Liang opened his mouth to say something and immediately saw Gu Tianzhang and the other higher-ups outside look at him with pleading gazes.

This made Gu Liang feel somewhat dazed for a time.

Although he had been expelled years ago, he was ultimately still a member of the clan.

No matter how much he hated Gu Tianzhang and the others, he had no choice but to acknowledge that they were too powerful.

Now, however, these ‘powerful people’ were looking at him with eyes begging for mercy. The drastic change in their attitudes felt almost comical and left Gu Liang in disbelief for a time.

Lin Xun could see Gu Liang’s hesitation and said, “If it is a grudge that cannot be resolved, allow me to help you settle this matter…”

The words caused Gu Tianzhang’s and the others’ hearts to tighten as their expressions changed slightly. If the cruel and savage young demon god, Lin Xun, were to handle the affair, they knew that they would be screwed.

Fortunately for them, Gu Liang interjected before Lin Xun could finish, “Please let me handle it.”

Gu Tianzhang and the others immediately felt relieved as if a heavy burden had been lifted from their shoulders.

Lin Xun suddenly looked at them. Although his expression was calm, Gu Tianzhang’s and the others’ hearts shivered uncontrollably as they lowered their heads, not daring to meet his gaze.

Lin Xun casually said, “I am one of the stakeholders of Golden Jade Hall. Since your people have made a mess of the shop today, I hope that you will give me satisfactory compensation.”

Sweating profusely, Gu Tianzhang hurriedly answered, “Don’t worry Young Master Lin, the Gu Clan will compensate you a hundred-fold for this incident and will severely punish the culprits!”

Rage bubbled within him and he wished could slap Gu Yong and the others to death right there and then. Why the hell did they have to offend the little demon Lin Xun!

Weren’t they aware that even the two high clans, the Zuo Clan and the Qin Clan, ended up being humiliated by the little demon and were forced to admit defeat?

Even if they were to disregard that, there was no one in the city who didn’t know that the current emperor greatly favored the little demon. Why the hell would anyone offend him unless they were tired of living?

And yet they still…

These bastards were blind idiots!

Gu Tianzhang was so triggered that he began to feel the urge to murder them.

Upon seeing this, Lin Xun knew that Gu Liang would soon be busy and would not have time to chit chat any longer. Thus, he bid his goodbyes, “When you’re done settling things, come find me at Mind Cleansing Peak. We’ll have a feast and drink till the next morning.”

“It’s a promise!”

Gu Liang happily agreed.

Lin Xun wasted no time and left with Lin Zhong. From start to end, he did not give another glance to Gu Tianzhang and the others.

Outside Golden Jade Hall, the onlookers hurriedly swarmed Lin Xun when he exited the shop.

“Young Master Lin, we’re your long-time admirers. Won’t you join us for some drinks?”

“Founder Lin, I am a rune master from the southwest province, may I ask if you’re accepting any disciples?”

The cultivators’ gazes were ablaze with excitement and friendliness while their expressions were filled with respect. They crowded around Lin Xun, creating a rather grand procession.

“Young Master Lin, I heard…I heard you’re still single?”

Several young ladies plucked their courage and stepped forward, blushing as they tried to give Lin Xun their personal jade pendants.

Lin Xun felt somewhat overwhelmed. Fortunately, Lin Zhong was there to escort him out of the overly friendly crowd.

Gu Tianzhang and the others could not help but feel relieved as they watched. The Young Master was indeed an outstanding individual. It was clear that his reputation and titles were anything but made up!

When Gu Tianzhang’s gaze swiveled back to Gu Liang, a sudden idea struck him. “We might be able to make use of today’s incident to turn disaster into fortune and create ties with the Lin Clan…”

With this thought in mind, Gu Tianzhang took a deep breath, displayed a kindly smile, and walked into Golden Jade Hall with a sigh. “Gu Liang, the Gu Clan has mistreated you and your father for the past few years. Ah, I am deeply ashamed as an elder…”

……

Lin Xun was no longer going to interfere in the grudge between Gu Liang and the Gu Clan. He believed the Gu Clan would not dare to try anything funny since they now knew of his relation to Gu Liang.

However, while Lin Xun was preparing to board his carriage and return to Mind Cleansing Peak, he found a handsome young man standing in the carriage’s path.

“Are you Lin Xun?”

The young man was dressed in plain robes, and his long hair was tied up in a bun. He looked very young, was probably in his teens, and gave off a refined aura.

However, there was a trace of pride in his eyes, and he had even directly called Lin Xun by name.

The young man was unfazed and continued to stand there with a smile, ignoring them.

“That’s right.”

Lin Xun nodded. He could sense an extraordinary and unique aura from the young man.

“I am Chen Feng from the Omega Sword Sect. My master is the inner true disciple, Qing Zhe.”

The young man introduced himself. He was obviously just an attendant, but his expression was calm. He gave off an air of arrogance and looked to be filled with confidence.

The Omega Sword Sect!

Lin Xun’s heart shivered, but he said, “Oh, why have you come to find me?”

Meanwhile, the nearby cultivators were bewildered. Some of the older cultivators’ expressions changed slightly, realizing that something was wrong.

They knew that the Omega Sword Sect was an ancient and powerful dao sect from the Ancient Wasteland Domain that could look down on the entire empire!

“My master wishes to send you a challenge letter.”

Chen Feng retrieved a golden letter and tossed it to Lin Xun with a flick of his finger. There was no trace of politeness in his actions.

Anyone with half a brain could see that Chen Feng was arrogant. Although he was merely an attendant, he clearly showed zero respect toward Lin Xun!

Numerous cultivators began to feel uncomfortable as they frowned. Lin Xun was a famous supreme heaven pride with illustrious battle achievements. Despite this, he was being treated lightly by a mere attendant.

However, Lin Xun displayed a disapproving smile and said, “Go back and tell your master that I’m very busy and have no time for such pointless games.”

The letter was also flicked back and gently landed at Chen Feng’s feet.

Meanwhile, Lin Xun stepped into the carriage.

Chen Feng wasn’t angered. He merely looked at the carriage and disdainfully said, “Lin Xun, aren’t you supposed to be a peerless heaven pride? Why are you afraid of my master’s challenge?”

“Go.”

Lin Xun could not be bothered with him and instructed Lin Zhong to depart.

“Kid, if you dare to block us, I don’t mind killing you!”

Lin Zhong’s frosty gaze swept toward Chen Feng before he activated the carriage, causing it to move forward.

Chen Feng originally wanted to stop them, but Lin Zhong’s firm and frosty gaze caused his pupils to shrink. In the end, he did not take action.

Chen Feng loudly said, “Lin Xun, I forgot to tell you that you have no choice but to accept the challenge. Just wait and see. No one can object to things my master has decided!”

The nearby cultivators naturally heard this and realized that there was indeed something off about the situation.

It was usually fine to turn down challenges but Chen Feng’s words hinted that his master was determined to fight Lin Xun!

Such stubborn insistence from an inner true disciple from the Omega Sword Sect could only mean that he had hostile intentions!

On that same day, the Forbidden City was shaken up by the news that Lin Xun had appeared at Golden Jade Hall after being missing for half a year.

Meanwhile, news of the Omega Sword Sect disciple, Qin Zhe, issuing a challenge letter to Lin Xun also spread like wildfire, causing a humongous uproar.

Many factions were alerted and immediately began to pay attention to this matter. No one had imagined that Lin Xun would cause such a huge disturbance the moment he appeared again.

A disciple of the Omega Sword Sect challenging Lin Xun was most definitely a big deal!

Numerous factions began to look into Qin Zhe and were soon shocked by the information they uncovered.

Qin Zhi’s origins and strength surpassed everyone’s expectations!