Chapter 494: Patriarch Wu’s Shock
Chapter 494: Chapter 494: Patriarch Wu’s Shock
After instructing Li Tian to take down the patriarchs of the Three Great Clans within three days, Lin Yun continued playing the part of a foppish young master while diligently cultivating. In the utter chaos of Wind City, Lin Yun had somehow become the most relaxed person of all.Just one day into the three-day period, Patriarch He unexpectedly came to the Bai Family residence looking for Lin Yun. Hearing from a Maid that Patriarch He had arrived, Lin Yun murmured to himself, "What’s he doing here?"
Instructing the Maid to show Patriarch He in, Lin Yun saw him arrive in the small courtyard shortly after. Accompanying Patriarch He was the same old butler from the He Family.
Leading Patriarch He to the pavilion in the courtyard, Lin Yun poured him a cup of tea and asked with a smile, "Patriarch He, is there a reason for your visit today?"
Hearing Lin Yun’s question, Patriarch He thought for a moment before asking somewhat hesitantly, "Young Master Lin, have you lost your trust in me?"
"Hm? What do you mean by that, Patriarch He?" Lin Yun asked, confused.
Hearing Lin Yun’s words, Patriarch He agonized for a long moment before finally blurting out everything on his mind.
"Young Master Lin, I know you came to Wind City on orders from Palace Master Luo, but I’m not privy to the details of your mission. Over the past two days, Li Tian hasn’t shown any unusual behavior, but he hasn’t said a single word to me about your affairs, Young Master Lin. And... and since he left the He Family estate yesterday, he hasn’t returned. He hasn’t told me what I need to do either. It just made me feel that maybe you... Young Master Lin..."
After hearing Patriarch He’s words, Lin Yun understood. ’So the guy figured something was off on his own.’ He sized up the anxious-looking patriarch, then glanced nonchalantly at the old butler.
Seeing Lin Yun remain silent, Patriarch He assumed that he had truly lost his trust and hurriedly explained, "Young Master Lin, I can swear it! From the day I chose to follow you, I have never once thought of betraying you. You must believe me on this, Young Master Lin!"
Seeing how anxious Patriarch He was, Lin Yun smiled faintly and reassured him, "Patriarch He, you’re overthinking things. I haven’t lost my trust in you. It’s just not your time to act yet. When the moment comes, I will naturally give you your instructions."
At Lin Yun’s reassurance, Patriarch He’s expression finally softened. Since aligning himself with Lin Yun, Patriarch He had, one could say, gotten a taste of the benefits. He knew that with Lin Yun’s backing, the He Family was certain to prosper. That was why he was so terrified now—terrified that Lin Yun would just kick him to the curb.
After staying for half an hour, Patriarch He finally cast aside his worries. As he was leaving, he repeatedly promised that he would do his utmost to serve Lin Yun.
After seeing Patriarch He off, Lin Yun didn’t give the matter much thought. ’It won’t be long before I can expose the mole in the He Family anyway.’ All Lin Yun lacked now was the right opportunity.
With no need to worry about other matters, Lin Yun returned to his room and resumed his cultivation. As for Li Tian, he was currently in the study of the Wu Family’s patriarch.
He had walked into the Wu Family estate openly and had even been respectfully invited into the patriarch’s personal study. One must remember, Patriarch Wu was a Ninth Layer Primordial Ocean Realm Martial Artist, while Li Tian was merely at the Third Layer of the Primordial Ocean Realm.
However, you would understand everything upon seeing the woman standing behind Li Tian. Wasn’t this the very same concubine Patriarch Wu had just recently taken?