Heroes Return

Chapter 12

Of course, after wasting two hours, Lin Jie and Lin Wan finally met their grandmother.

In contrast to the indifference of the rest of the family, Grandma Lin was very enthusiastic, constantly pulling the two of them aside to ask them all sorts of questions. She especially kept asking Lin Wan a lot of questions.

"Xiao Wan! Grandma has been watching over you all these years." Grandma Lin said with some sadness, "But family rules are rules, so we can't help you. We can only silently collect information about you."

"Grandma." Lin Wan was about to say something when she heard Lin Jie suddenly ask.

"Is this family rule you mentioned really that important?" Lin Jie asked, puzzled. "I still don't understand it at all. It feels more like a company than a family."

"Don't talk nonsense, Lin Jie!" Grandma Lin said, "If someone hears you saying this, you won't be able to return to the family."

"I just wanted to see my brother and then go back," Lin Jie said. "I have absolutely no interest in joining any family."

"What did you say? Silly child! Joining the family will bring you all sorts of benefits!" Grandma Lin said. "Don't say things like that anymore. I know you may be angry with the family, but don't say things like that anymore. Grandma is doing this for your own good."

"Are you angry? Rather than angry, it's more like a very complicated feeling," Lin Jie said calmly. "In fact, if my third uncle hadn't come knocking on our door, I wouldn't have remembered these things from my childhood at all. In other words, my siblings and I are more like having a complicated feeling than being angry. Besides, I was very happy living with my parents in H City. So, it's actually this family that I have a complicated feeling about."

Hearing Lin Jie's words, Lin Wan nodded in agreement: "I had no idea such things existed. When I first heard about them, I was really angry, but for some reason, it didn't feel real at all. Thinking about it carefully, I also think that leaving the family isn't a bad thing for my parents. After all, they seemed very happy when I was little. I only found out yesterday that I actually have a second brother. So, Grandma, we don't plan to go back to the family. We plan to wait until we confirm that my second brother is safe and sound before going back to continue our lives."

In truth, Lin Jie and his sister didn't harbor much hatred towards this suddenly appearing family, nor did they particularly like it. Neither of them felt a sense of belonging to the Lin family. This was mainly because Lin Wan was only two years old at the time and had no memory of these events, so they had no sense of reality about them.

As for Lin Jie, that's a different story. It's impossible for Lin Jie not to be angry about the family's attitude towards Lin Shunshan, but when Lin Jie was Zero, he did indeed kill many members of ancient clans. The strongest clan at the time, the Huo family, was even wiped out by Lin Jie. The Lin family was naturally involved in that incident, and many of them were killed by Lin Jie. Therefore, in Lin Jie's view, he had already taught the Lin family a lesson, so there was no need to draw his sword and kill them again, especially since no one from his family had been killed.

Another reason was that he had heard from Lin Shunshan that his younger brother was already the designated future head of the Lin family. If that was the case, Lin Jie saw no need to undermine his own brother. As the eldest brother, he naturally had to take care of his younger brother.

Therefore, Lin Jie didn't pay much attention when his family demanded the Fire Spirit Sword.

In fact, the Fire Spirit Sword was given to the Lin family, and it probably ended up becoming his younger brother's weapon.

Of course, there's another reason. If the Fire Spirit Sword is equivalent to equipment for a level 30 player, then Lin Jie now even has the Immortal Execution Sword, which is equipment for level 200 players. So, such outdated equipment is usually either given away or sold to a shop. At least, that's how Lin Jie sees it.

"You..." Hearing their words, Grandma Lin was at a loss for words. In the end, she could only sigh and say, "Never mind, maybe this is better for you. Go back. The day after tomorrow is the clan meeting. After the meeting, I will arrange for someone to send you away."

After saying that, Grandma Lin asked Lin Bai to take the two of them back.

After Lin Jie and Lin Wan left, Lin Changping came out from another part of the bedroom: "Hmph! Two good-for-nothing kids, they didn't even know how to seize this opportunity."

“Why do you say that? I don’t think there’s anything wrong with the two children’s decision,” Grandma Lin said.

"If you don't even have a little ambition, how will you accomplish anything great in the future?" Lin Changping said with dissatisfaction.

"Do you think they were raised by Shunren's kids?" Grandma Lin rolled her eyes at Lin Changping: "All you guys do is scheme and plot all day long."

“If the family wants to develop, it naturally needs an outstanding leader,” Lin Changping said. “Speaking of which, the ancestor will be coming out of seclusion tomorrow, so I need to make some preparations.”

The day passed just like that.

The next morning, Lin Yingnan stepped off a shuttle, accompanied by a beautiful young girl with an expressive face.

"Lin Qian, go back and tell your father that I haven't been back for a long time and I want to travel around." Lin Yingnan said to the girl beside him.

After bowing, the girl disappeared from Lin Yingnan's sight.

"It seems the modification was a great success!" Lin Yingnan said with a slight smile, looking in the direction where the girl disappeared.

Next, Lin Yingnan planned to visit his legendary brother. Regardless of what Lin Jie's true intentions were, Lin Yingnan intended to give them a warning.

In his view, people like Lin Jie were undoubtedly here to curry favor with the Lin family or him. But for Lin Yingnan, it was better to deal with such useless people who were likely to cause him trouble as soon as possible.

This time, he intended to give Lin Jie a warning, to let him know that the Lin family was not a place someone like him could casually associate with.

So Lin Yingnan walked towards the villa where Lin Jie and the others lived. Just as Lin Yingnan was passing by the park, a strong sword intent came out of the park.

Out of curiosity, Lin Yingnan walked towards a park.

When Lin Yingnan finally saw the figures in the park, he was stunned.

A beautiful girl, like a fairy, held a tree branch in her hand. She stood amidst the swirling, dancing maple leaves, a breathtaking sight. At that moment, the girl blended seamlessly with the surrounding world, like a scene from the most beautiful painting in the world.

Faced with such a beautiful young woman, Lin Yingnan's gaze was irresistibly drawn to her.

Only then did he notice that next to the girl was a cute little girl holding a huge stone sword.

"It seems you've memorized this feeling." Zhu Xian'er said, then sheathed her sword intent. "Remember this feeling. We sword cultivators don't need any techniques, fortuitous encounters, or power. All we need is a sword in our hands. With a sword in hand, we can cut down heaven and earth."

After Zhu Xian'er withdrew her sword intent, Lin Mumu sat down on the ground and said, "Sister, I don't quite understand."

"That means you should just cut down whatever comes your way," Zhu Xian'er said. "You've gradually begun to feel my sword intent. What you need to do next is to understand and comprehend it little by little. Remember, techniques and such are secondary."

"Is being able to kill people the only hard truth?" Lin Mumu asked.

“Well said, the ability to kill is the only true measure of success,” Zhu Xian’er said.

If Lin Jie were here at this moment, he would probably yell at Zhu Xian'er, "Big sister! You're practicing in the wrong order! How can you start learning sword intent without learning sword techniques first? Why are you starting with the highest difficulty level?"

Unfortunately, Lin Jie was engrossed in his butt at that moment.

"Who goes there?" Zhu Xian'er suddenly shouted to the side, "Come out here."

"You've been discovered. Your swordsmanship is truly extraordinary, young lady." Lin Yingnan stepped forward, giving Zhu Xian'er a very dashing smile.

"Huh? Brother!" Lin Mumu exclaimed in surprise, then looked at Lin Yingnan suspiciously: "No, this person is much more handsome than brother. He can't be brother."

“It’s definitely not Lin Jie,” Zhu Xian’er said.

"Oh? Did you come with Lin Jie, young ladies?" Lin Yingnan stepped forward and said, "Let me introduce myself. I am Lin Yingnan, the current steward of the Lin family. I am also Lin Jie's twin brother."

"What is a steward? Can you chop someone up?" Zhu Xian'er asked.

"Haha, young lady, you're quite the joker," Lin Yingnan said. "May I ask what your relationship is with Lin Jie?"

"A relationship? Let me think... Last time, Lin Jie seemed to tell me to tell outsiders that I'm his cousin," Zhu Xian'er said after a moment's thought.

"..." Lin Yingnan was speechless upon hearing this. Was this girl playing a trick on him? However, he still maintained his composure and looked Zhu Xian'er up and down, saying, "In that case, why don't you come with me from now on? You know, I am the strongest person in the Lin family this generation, and I am certainly worthy of you in every way. What do you think? If you follow Lin Jie, you'll probably be in trouble soon. Why not accept my invitation and work for me?"

"You mean you want me?" Zhu Xian'er asked. As a weapon, Zhu Xian'er felt that this person wanted to try to become her master, but to Lin Yingnan, these words sounded more like a provocation.

“Of course, with a girl as beautiful as you, no man wouldn’t want to have you,” Lin Yingnan said.

"In that case, come and accept my test," Zhu Xian'er said. "Winning me over won't be so easy. Are you ready?"

"Of course I'm always ready for your test, young lady." Lin Yingnan smiled confidently at Zhu Xian'er. In his opinion, Zhu Xian'er was clearly attracted to him, otherwise she wouldn't be teasing him like this. After all, although he and Lin Jie were twins, he was obviously much more handsome than that country bumpkin Lin Jie, and his abilities in all aspects were outstanding. There was no reason why any woman would choose Lin Jie over him.

"So you're saying you're ready?" Zhu Xian'er asked.

“Of course, I’m always ready,” Lin Yingnan said.

The next moment, a sword aura swept towards Lin Yingnan. Caught off guard, Lin Yingnan immediately activated the defensive device under his clothes. A layer of energy protection appeared in front of him.

Then, the sword energy shattered the defense and sent Lin Yingnan flying away.

"Looks like he's not qualified at all," Zhu Xian'er said calmly. "But I've wanted to cut this face a few more times for a long time. I feel inexplicably happy about it. Maybe I can ask him to cut it a few more times in the future."

As she spoke, Zhu Xian'er threw the broken branch in her hand away: "You've already reduced your strength to the level of an ant, yet you still can't withstand it?"

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Chapter XIII

"Why?" Lin Yingnan asked, his voice filled with questions as he was sent flying by the sword energy. At the same time, he had to admit that the girl's sword energy was exceptionally powerful, a rarity in this world: "Who exactly is that girl?"

With this question in mind, Lin Yingnan flew backwards into the distance until he crashed through a wall before finally coming to a stop.

"Ugh!" After spitting out a mouthful of blood, Lin Yingnan managed to sit up with difficulty. He then noticed five people wearing gaming helmets staring at him, and a young woman not far away was also looking at him with a surprised expression.

"Look at your handsome, dashing, and charming appearance, exuding an aura of dominance." A man wearing a helmet said, taking off his gaming helmet to reveal a face identical to Lin Yingnan's: "You must be my long-lost brother Yingnan! Big brother, I've missed you so much."

Lin Yingnan stared blankly at the face in front of him that looked exactly like his own, but to his dismay, the face looked utterly lewd.

It took Lin Yingnan a long time to react: "You...you are Lin Jie?"

He had barely finished speaking when he was grabbed by Dali and immediately coughed up blood again.

"Are you alright, little brother?" Lin Jie said happily, "Sorry, I was a little too excited to see you. Did you come all this way to see us? By the way, who beat you up like this? Little sister! Come and see your second brother, Lin Nan!"

"Ah!!" Lin Wan finally snapped out of her surprise. The Lin Yingnan in front of her was a completely beautified version of Lin Jie: "You're Second Brother?"

"Hello," Lin Yingnan said with a smile.

"Huh? Isn't this supposed to be difficult?" The three rich and handsome brothers also took off their helmets at this moment.

Upon seeing the three of them, Lin Yingnan immediately became wary. Lin Shunren's task for the three rich and handsome brothers was to find an excuse to kill Lin Jie, but after entering Lin Jie's room, the three of them never came out again. At first, Lin Shunren and his friends thought that Lin Shuntian must have found an opportunity to deal with the three rich and handsome brothers. However, to Lin Yingnan's surprise, the three rich and handsome brothers were actually playing games with Lin Jie.

What does this mean? It means the three rich and handsome brothers have definitely betrayed them! It seems Lin Jie is definitely not as simple as they initially thought! Lin Yingnan immediately thought of Zhu Xian'er; he'd heard that Lin Jie had brought that girl directly. Zhu Xian'er's displayed skills had already shocked Lin Yingnan. But Lin Jie actually brought such a powerful person to the Lin family—he clearly had some ulterior motive!

Thinking about it this way, Zhu Xian'er's sudden attack can be completely explained. They never intended to curry favor with the Lin family. They probably had other plans this time, and I must be the one they wanted to get rid of.

Lin Yingnan immediately felt the wound inflicted by Zhu Xian'er's sudden sword strike. Seeing Lin Jie smiling at him, and the three handsome and wealthy brothers glaring menacingly behind them, he broke out in a cold sweat. Were they planning to gang up on him? He wasn't afraid when he was at his peak, but now he was suffering internal injuries.

"Brother? Are you alright?" Lin Jie asked with some concern.

At this moment, he absolutely could not let them see that he was injured. After thinking about this, Lin Yingnan said, "It's nothing. I was just sparring with someone and accidentally broke the wall."

"Are you really alright? But there's blood still coming out of your mouth!" Lin Jie said.

"It's really nothing. I've been practicing martial arts lately, and my blood and energy are too strong. I couldn't control myself for a moment." As he spoke, Lin Yingnan swallowed all the blood in his mouth back into his stomach.

"Is that so?" Lin Jie said, "In that case, I'll cook a few dishes myself, and the three of us brothers can have a drink and have a good chat today! I came all this way specifically for you."

Are you planning to keep me here? What, you came specifically for me? It seems you know that I've received full support from the family for acknowledging Lin Shunren as my father, so you've come to settle scores with me? In other words, you've deliberately used this opportunity to come back and deal with me?

Thinking of this, Lin Yingnan suddenly realized that all the information he had seen about Lin Jie before returning was wrong. This man in front of him, who looked just like himself, must have returned at this crucial moment because he planned to join forces with his third uncle to take their positions! With this in mind, Lin Yingnan couldn't help but put another layer of defense against Lin Jie.

"No need, I have important business to attend to today. I just came to see you," Lin Yingnan said.

"What could be more important than the reunion of the three of us siblings?" Lin Jie said casually.

“That’s right, Second Brother, why don’t you wait a bit before you leave?” Lin Wan also said, “I’d like to talk to you too.”

Are you kidding me! If I really stayed, I probably wouldn't be able to get out anytime soon! Speaking of which, why are those guys behind me staring at my butt? Are they planning to ambush me?

Thinking of this, Lin Yingnan forced a smile and said, "If I really have something important to do, we'll have plenty of opportunities to meet in the next few days, so I'll be going now."

"Is that so?" Lin Jie said with some regret, "In that case, you go ahead and do your work. Anyway, we'll have plenty of opportunities to meet again. We must have a good talk then."

Is he planning to let me go? He'll come back to 'talk' with me when he gets the chance? It seems this man named Lin Jie is very confident in himself! Thinking of this, Lin Yingnan couldn't help but feel a surge of anger.

However, Lin Yingnan still outwardly said, "Yes, we'll definitely have a proper talk when we have the chance."

As he spoke, Lin Yingnan walked out through the hole he had smashed open.

After Lin Yingnan left, the three handsome and rich brothers and Lin Bai continued playing games. Lin Jie, looking very happy, said to Lin Wan, "I'm so happy! Today I finally saw my long-lost brother. As twins, I knew I was a handsome guy the moment I saw him!"

"Brother, all I see on your face is sleazy," Lin Wan said with a smile. "But why does Second Brother sound so strange talking to you?"