When Chen Lin was brought into the hall, he felt that the atmosphere was not right.
But he didn't care too much, but bowed and said: "I am Chen Lin, a casual cultivator from Tianyuan Continent. I heard that all the Taoists gathered here are from Tianyuan Continent, so I came to pay a visit!"
Upon hearing this, Sect Master Lu, who was at the top of the group, showed a strange expression on his face. He stood up and returned the greeting, saying, "So it's Fellow Daoist Chen. I wonder where you are from in the Tianyuan Continent?"
Although they are a small sect, we cannot just believe what anyone says. We have to interrogate and confirm it first.
This is what should be expected. Chen Lin smiled and said, "I am from Guyuan City in the south of Yan Country. I wonder if there are any fellow practitioners from Yan Country here?"
Upon hearing this, Sect Leader Lu's gaze fell on the old woman below. He remembered that she was a cultivator from Guyuan City in Yan Country.
The old woman was also looking at Chen Lin with a look of doubt. She was stunned and suddenly walked forward and asked in a tentative tone, "Is it Second Uncle?"
These words made everyone present look at each other in bewilderment.
Chen Lin was also stunned. He looked at the other person carefully but had no impression of him at all.
"Haha, this fellow Taoist must have recognized the wrong person. We don't know each other."
Although the other party only had the cultivation level of Qigong, he looked very old after all, so he still gave him a certain amount of respect.
"Oh, I'm sorry. My name is Chen Qiaoyun, and my uncle is called Chen Lin. I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, senior."
The old woman smiled awkwardly and stepped back.
Chen Lin's brows twitched, and he suddenly remembered that when he escaped from the ancient temple, he did meet a younger member of the original owner's family, who seemed to be called Chen Qiaoyun, and was also a cultivator.
What a coincidence!
He looked at the other person carefully again, but he really had no memory, so he could only ask, "Are you from the Chen family of Chenji Commercial Firm in Pingyang City?"
The old woman's eyes lit up, and she nodded quickly, "Yes, I am from the Chen family in Pingyang City."
After saying that, he looked at Chen Lin with anticipation.
Chen Lin smiled slightly and said, "Then you really didn't make a mistake. I am your second uncle Chen Lin!"
"ah!"
The old woman exclaimed, seeming a little too excited, and for a moment she didn't know what to say. The old man behind her who had been silent also showed a look of surprise.
The several foundation-building monks at the top looked at each other, then stood up and walked over.
Sect Master Lu Donghan bowed and said, "I didn't expect that Daoyou is actually the elder of our sect's disciples. It is a great joy that close relatives recognize each other. I wonder where Daoyou Chen came from and how he knew where our sect is located?"
Chen Lin glanced at the other person, then glanced at everyone else, but did not see any familiar faces.
He said with a smile: "I have been practicing in other cities. I came here recently and heard by chance that there was a gathering place for cultivators from Tianyuan Continent here, so I came to take a look. I didn't expect to meet my niece."
Then, he looked at the aged Chen Qiaoyun and raised his eyebrows, saying, "It just so happens that I am in need of a trustworthy person. I would like to ask the Sect Master for a favor and let me take my niece away, okay?"
Sect Leader Lu's expression changed slightly, and a look of hesitation appeared on his face.
The white-bearded old man beside him said hurriedly, "Fellow Daoist Chen, you are joking. Your niece and her husband are core members of our sect. How can they leave so easily? Since you have a deep blood relationship with us, why don't you join our sect as a guest elder? We are all cultivators from the Tianyuan Continent, so we should stick together for warmth!"
"don't want!"
Before Chen Lin could say anything, Chen Qiaoyun next to him immediately spoke up to stop him.
The white-bearded old man's eyes flashed coldly when he saw this and glanced at her.
Chen Qiaoyun ignored the other party's threat, but did not reveal the truth either.
She saw that Chen Lin was in the middle stage of foundation building, but there were five people in the sect who were in the stage of foundation building, and the sect master was in the late stage of foundation building. If they really wanted to break up, not only would she not be able to leave, but she would also put her second uncle in danger.
So she forced a smile and said, "My second uncle is a free-spirited person. He liked to travel around when I was young. There is no need for him to be tied to one place because of me. I would feel uneasy if that happened."
After saying this, he winked at Chen Lin repeatedly.
At this time, the white-bearded old man spoke again: "There is no restriction on our sect's guest elders. Fellow Daoist Chen can stay here first and leave whenever he wants. Chen Qiaoyun, please don't obstruct him."
Chen Lin looked at the other person with a strange expression on his face, and said calmly: "My niece is right, I really don't like being bound, so it's better to take the person away."
After saying that, he turned to Chen Qiaoyun and said, "Don't stand here, pack up your things and leave with me!"
He had already noticed that something was not right. Although he didn't know the details, he believed that Chen Qiaoyun was probably in a bad situation, so he stopped talking nonsense.
I had originally wanted to ask these foundation-building monks for information about other Tianyuan monks, but in this situation I lost interest.
Such a tough attitude made the white-bearded old man laugh out of anger, and said in a cold voice: "Friend Chen, you are so arrogant. Do you really think this is your Chen family? You dare to take over the master's position and give orders. I want to see how you take people away!"
Chen Lin laughed when he heard this and said, "Really? If that's the case, then I won't be in a hurry to leave. Let me see what you guys are up to first!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he activated the power of the Dharmakāya, and the pressure of the Golden Core level instantly enveloped the entire venue!
Now that the relationship has fallen out, we need to find out what happened. If there is any hatred, we need to nip it in the bud to avoid any future trouble.
"Ah, Jin, Jindan Zhenren!"
As the power of the Dharmakāya came out, Whitebeard and the others who were building their foundations were immediately horrified and cried out in surprise.
Chen Lin sneered and put away the power of the Dharma Image. He ignored them and looked at Chen Qiaoyun and said, "What happened? Tell me now. Don't hide anything. I will take care of it for you!"
Chen Qiaoyun, who was nearly eighty years old, was as excited as a young girl at this moment. He looked at White Beard and others hatefully and said, "Yes, Second Uncle!"
Then, he recounted what had happened before.
"Whose idea was it to let the blood of the Chen family make cauldrons for others?"
Chen Lin glanced at the several foundation-building cultivators and questioned in a cold voice.
"Senior, this is a misunderstanding! This is all a misunderstanding!"
At this moment, as the sect master, Lu Donghan could only stand up and said in a hoarse voice: "It's not that we have to force the senior's bloodline to make a cauldron, but our Qingshan Sect has provoked a powerful enemy. If we can't find help, we will probably be wiped out. As the leader of a sect, I can only give my granddaughter to the ancestor of the Chang family as a concubine in exchange for the Chang family's help. Please understand!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Lin looked at Chen Qiaoyun.
Chen Qiaoyun's expression changed for a while, and she said, "What the Sect Master said is true, but no one knew that my daughter had a special talent before. How did it get to the Chang family? I'm afraid someone sold my daughter as a gift in order to please the Chang family!"
After saying that, she looked at the white-bearded foundation-building man and said, "Isn't it mine, Elder Huang?"
The white-bearded old man's face changed, and he said in a deep voice: "Chen Qiaoyun, what do you mean? Are you suspecting that I leaked the news to the Chang family? I, Huang Dafu, am not that kind of person!"
Chen Qiaoyun sneered but did not retaliate. Instead, she turned around and saluted Chen Lin, saying, "Second Uncle, I am a disciple of Qingshan Sect after all, and I was able to leave Tianyuan Continent thanks to the help of the Sect Master. So even if the Sect treats me like this this time, I don't want to care about it. I just ask Second Uncle to take our family of three away from here."
Chen Lin nodded expressionlessly and said, "You make your own choice. If that's the case, let's go!"
After saying that, he stood up and walked out.
Several foundation-building monks breathed a sigh of relief, with different expressions on their faces.
Lu Donghan showed a trace of guilt, while a hint of resentment flashed in White Beard's eyes, and the others were more worried.
Chen Lin's residence.
"Uncle, you disappeared after you went to Duanmeng Mountains to collect spiritual herbs. I didn't expect to see you here again. It's great!"
There was still an expression of disbelief on Chen Qiaoyun's old face, and tears welled up in her eyes.
When she was a child, Chen Lin loved her the most and often bought her all kinds of good things. He even went to Duanmeng Mountains to collect elixirs to treat her illness. Her father was still brooding over this until his death.
However, she was less than ten years old when Chen Lin left, and her impression of him was already very vague. It was just that there was a portrait of him on the Chen family genealogy that she carried with her, and she often looked at it. In addition, Chen Lin's face did not look old, so she could vaguely recognize him.
Even so, if Chen Lin had not revealed his name when he was in Qingshan Sect, she would not have thought about it in this way. In her opinion, her second uncle should have died many years ago.
Chen Lin looked at the three people in front of him.
The original owner's niece, whom he had met once, and her dual cultivation partner, both looked like they were not good at showing off, and they kept hiding behind Chen Qiaoyun and didn't dare to look at him.
The other one is the other party's daughter. This girl is quite energetic, but she is also in her forties and looks more mature than him.
After studying it for a while, he smiled and said, "Haha, I didn't expect to see my Chen clan members again. Back then, I mistakenly entered a dangerous place in the Broken Dream Mountains and was trapped for nearly twenty years. When I came out, everything had changed. Moreover, I had provoked many powerful enemies at that time. I didn't dare to go back because I was afraid of bringing disaster to my family. Later, the Qishen Cult was rampant, and I followed the fleeing monks to come here."
After a brief explanation, Chen Lin said, "We are all family, so don't be restrained. You can stay here first, and I will arrange everything from now on!"
Having occupied the original owner's body, he never understood the cause and effect, and now he cannot shirk this responsibility. With his abilities, it is easy for him to help the other party's family of three.
The three of them were delighted when they heard this.
Now that their elders have become Jindan Zhenren and seem willing to recognize them, their lives will be much better in the future.
I thought I couldn't escape this incident, but unexpectedly there was a sudden turn of events. It was really like a dream!