Chapter 33: Lin Zhentian's Decision, Studying the Ancient Wood!
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!
At that moment, countless hair-thin Fragmented Yuansteel needles shot out from all directions toward Lei Pi!
It was Lin Dong who had made his move, not wanting to let Lei Pi escape.
However, instead of using Yuan Power, Lin Dong used spiritual force to control the needles and intercept him.
Even if only a tenth of the seven hundred needles struck, it would still be enough to slow Lei Pi down.
Having seen with his own eyes how Lin Fan had used the Fragmented Yuansteel needles to kill Lei Xing, Lei Pi's expression drastically changed as the needles came flying toward him.
Boom!
Lei Pi roared and unleashed a surge of Yuan Power, blasting two punches forward to generate a storm of force that deflected many of the needles.
But still, dozens of them struck his body!
His muscles froze instantly.
Lin Fan naturally wouldn't let the opportunity pass. He activated a mental shockwave, piercing toward Lei Pi's mind like a barrage of arrows.
"Ahhhh!"
Lei Pi let out a pained scream and dropped from the rooftop with a thud.
At that instant, Lin Fan directed three needles with his spiritual power—aiming straight at Lei Pi's brow, throat, and heart!
His speed, enhanced by spiritual force, was far greater than Lin Dong's. The needles instantly pierced their marks.
"Ugh…"
Lei Pi only managed a single sound before life left his body. His corpse hit the ground face-up, eyes wide open, dead with hatred.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!
With a flick of thought, Lin Fan recalled the needles back into his system space.
Lin Dong also stepped up and retrieved his own needles into his Qiankun Bag.
"Fan'er, Dong'er, Qingtan!"
From the other end of the street, dozens of figures rushed over—the one leading them was Lin Xiao.
"Third Uncle (Father)!"
The three called out upon seeing him.
Lin Xiao's eyes swept across the scattered corpses. His expression darkened as he pulled the trio behind him. "What happened here?!"
Qingtan fumed, "It was the Lei family! Lei Pi and Lei Xing ambushed us with over a dozen men! Shameless!"
"Lei Pi… Lei Xing?"
Lin Xiao's face tensed as he examined the bodies. When he recognized Lei Pi among them—but not Lei Xing—he asked, "Lei Xing got away?"
Lin Fan pointed to a charred lump on the ground. "That's Lei Xing."
Hiss…!
Even the experienced Lin family guards sucked in a cold breath.
Lin Xiao's face twitched as well.
"Good job!" he said, patting Lin Fan on the shoulder, full of pride.
The guards now looked at Lin Fan with reverence in their eyes.
Lin Fan suddenly said, "Uncle, let's remove the bodies quickly and keep this from the Lei family for now."
Lin Xiao's eyes narrowed. "You're planning…?"
Lin Fan smiled. "I'll explain once we're back."
Lin Xiao nodded. "Take all the bodies, including that charred one—we're heading back!"
"Yes, sir!"
The guards quickly responded and began collecting the corpses.
Together, they swiftly returned to Tiemu Manor.
—
When Lin Zhentian learned that the three had been ambushed by the Lei family, his fury erupted.
"The Lei family has gone too far! Do they really think the Lin family is that easy to bully?!"
Lin Xiao grinned. "Father, no need to worry. Lei Pi and Lei Xing failed to accomplish anything—and Fan'er killed them both."
The news shocked Lin Zhentian, Lin Ken, and Lin Mang.
After a long silence, Lin Zhentian stroked his beard and burst into laughter. "This boy… truly unbelievable."
Lin Mang's eyes turned cold. "Father, the Lei family's clearly preparing to strike at us. What should we do?"
Lin Zhentian fell into a long silence. Then he spoke: "Put the entire Lin family on alert. Watch the Lei family closely. Lei Bao has taken too many losses—he won't back down."
At that moment, Lin Fan spoke up. "Grandfather, why should we wait for them to come? Why not strike first and eliminate them entirely?"
"The Lei family originally had five Heaven Origin experts. I've already killed two—only three remain."
"We, on the other hand, have five, including Lin Dong and myself—and let's not forget Third Uncle is already in the Yuan Dan Realm!"
The three elders looked thoughtful.
Lin Dong stepped up. "Grandfather, I agree with Lin Fan-ge. The Lei family has always acted arrogantly and has repeatedly targeted us."
"First, they colluded with Black Dragon Fortress to attack Tiemu Manor. Now they've sent two Heaven Origin experts to ambush us juniors."
"If we weren't strong enough, we'd be dead. Why let them keep doing this? The longer we wait, the more dangerous it becomes."
Lin Fan nodded. "Exactly. There's a saying: 'You can guard against a thief for a thousand days, but not forever.' The Lei family won't stop until we're dead. Let's cut the poison at the root."
"Hahaha! Well said!"
Lin Zhentian laughed heartily.
"Since I established the Lin family in Qingyang Town, the Lei family has oppressed us nonstop—and we've always held back."
"But I've been too cautious, it seems. My grandsons are right—it's time to act decisively!"
Suddenly, Lin Zhentian stood up and roared, "Lin Ken! Lin Mang! Lin Xiao! Summon the Lin family's forces! At midnight tonight—we wipe out the Lei family!"
"Yes, Father!"
All three answered in unison.
—
With the plan set, the four core members of the Lin family began gathering forces and making preparations.
Meanwhile, Lin Fan, Lin Dong, and Qingtan had some free time.
"Lin Dong, let's take a look at that ancient wooden piece we bought today. It might hold something useful," Lin Fan said.
Lin Dong agreed, and Qingtan followed curiously.
Soon, the three arrived at Lin Dong's room.
Lin Dong carefully pulled the moss-covered wood from his Qiankun Bag and began cleaning it. As the moss was removed, faint runes were revealed along its surface.
Lin Fan examined it for a moment and said, "Looks like something inside this wood is sealed off by a spiritual barrier. Let me try breaking through it with my mental power."
He closed his eyes and concentrated, channeling his spiritual power from the Niwan Palace, condensing it into a drill-like force, and directed it toward the inside of the ancient wood.
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