Chapter 402: with translation of chapter title

It seems the Lan family have already investigated me.

But this is also quite normal.

After all, the Lan family, as a century-old clan, control considerable resources.

To investigate a person in Jinling is naturally quite easy.

Lin Yang said to the middle-aged man.

"Since you've already investigated me, have you uncovered the truth?"

Lan Chengfei said in a deep voice: "Although I haven't found it, the evidence that you killed my son."

"But I can be certain, you are the murderer who killed my son."

Lin Yang also wasn't angry; a smile appeared on his face as he said with a chuckle.

"Then why haven't you made a move?"

Lan Chengfei looked at Lin Yang, a cold light flickering in his eyes.

"You think I don't dare to strike?"

Hearing this, Lin Yang laughed and said.

"Then call out the people you have hidden in the dark, all together."

Lan Chengfei narrowed his eyes and clapped his hands.

"Didn't you hear? This recently risen Mr. Lin has summoned you all out!"

As his words fell, six people walked out from the darkness.

After these six emerged, they each came from different directions to surround Lin Yang.

"Lin Yang, I know you're formidable."

"But I don't think you are a match for these six."

"Among these six, three are cultivators, their strength not inferior to the vice president of the Xuánmén (Mysterious Gate) Association."

"The other three are martial artists, their strength not inferior to experts at the level of the Heavenly Martial Hall's Hall Master."

"Do you want to give it a try?"

Looking at the six surrounding him, Lin Yang shook his head and said.

"Still not enough to impress."

Lan Chengfei's face darkened as he said.

"Truly arrogant, daring to say such things."

"Everyone, come and experience the prowess of this Mr. Lin!"

"Remember, he is not your junior; his strength is not inferior to yours, so don't hold back!"

"Yes!"

The six exchanged a glance, and the three martial artists took the lead in attacking Lin Yang.

The three respectively used Eight Trigrams Palm, Eight Extremes Fist, and Reverse Back Fist to attack Lin Yang.

They have all trained these arts to perfection.

Especially the Eight Extremes Fist, the strongest in killing power, leaves a footprint on the ground with each step.

He stepped before Lin Yang and threw a collapsing punch aimed at his chest.

Lin Yang sidestepped to dodge, and the willow tree behind him exploded outright.

At the moment the willow tree burst, the Eight Trigrams Palm had already arrived close.

At the same time, three bolts of lightning from afar struck toward Lin Yang.

Under their coordinated effort, Lin Yang had nowhere to evade.

Just as they thought Lin Yang would suffer heavy injury, Lin Yang let out a Great Shout.

"Scatter!"

A wave of Gang Qi (Astral Energy) blocked the lightning, and the three up close were also repelled.

The six stared at Lin Yang in shock and let out an exclamation.

"Gang Qi (Astral Energy) emanating outward to protect the body— a Divine Realm expert?!"

Looking at the six with horrified faces, Lin Yang laughed and said.

"I am not Divine Realm."

Hearing Lin Yang say that, they all frowned.

"Clearly they have already emitted Gang Qi (Astral Energy) externally, yet they are not Divine Realm?"

Even Lan Chengfei furrowed his brow.

He never expected Lin Yang to actually be a Divine Realm expert.

Yet he was still somewhat puzzled by this always-arrogant fellow.

"He actually claims he is not Divine Realm?"

"Could it be that he is being modest?"

Amid their doubts, Lin Yang turned his gaze to the three cultivators and said.

"I am not Divine Realm, but I have already achieved Jié dān (Golden Core)."

The three cultivators, upon hearing this, instantly turned deathly pale, their eyes filled with fear.

"Impossible, impossible!"

"Jinling cannot possibly have a Golden Core Stage!"

"You must be bluffing, trying to deceive us!"

Even Lan Chengfei was also laughed at.

Golden Core Stage cultivator, he had only heard of such a thing.

Rumor has it that this is an existence capable of living over two hundred years, a being of longevity!

Compared to the Divine Realm of martial artists, who knows how much more formidable it is.

Lin Yang looked at Lan Chengfei's face full of disbelief, and Lin Yang said.

"Just watch."

He stamped his foot and let out a Great Shout.

"Rise!"

All the willow branches that had been shaken off earlier floated up.

The lake surface also began to tremble, and then a vortex appeared.

More than ten water spouts appeared on the lake surface.

This horrifying sight frightened everyone.

This is beyond human capability!

All the pride on Lan Chengfei's face vanished.

He swallowed a mouthful of saliva, suddenly recalling something.

He looked at Lin Yang, trembling as he asked.

"On the day of the Spring Festival, it was you who was killing people!"

Lin Yang burst out laughing and said.

"Are you referring to this?"

The lake water fell, sending up spray after spray.

Suddenly, a water dragon leapt up, looking down on Lan Chengfei and the others.

Seeing the water dragon, Lan Chengfei's forehead poured with cold sweat, and he plopped down onto the ground.

The three cultivators, upon seeing this, immediately dropped to their knees.

Being cultivators, they naturally knew just how vast the gap between themselves and the Golden Core Stage was.

If Lin Yang wanted to kill them, he needed only to raise his hand.

Their kneeling was not just surrender; it also expressed reverence for the Golden Core Stage!

For cultivators nowadays, reaching the Golden Core Stage is their greatest dream.

The three martial artists also knelt, begging for mercy.

Lin Yang swept his sleeve, and the willow branches and dead wood on the ground all turned into sharp swords, which he thrust into the earth.

He looked at Lan Chengfei, who had collapsed onto the ground, and asked.

"Your son Lan Xuan was killed by me; do you seek revenge?"

Upon hearing this, Lan Chengfei slumped his head and said.

"I dare not!"

Now he dare not even mention seeking revenge.

Earlier at the Spring Festival, Lin Yang killed whoever he wanted.

No one could do anything to him in the slightest.

If the Lan family went to him for revenge, they'd be waiting for their own extermination.

Seeing Lan Chengfei's head, Lin Yang said.

"Lan Xuan was arrogant and overbearing; he got what he deserved."

"From now on, your Lan family had better behave yourselves."

Having said that, he turned and left.

After Lin Yang left, Lan Chengfei rose to his feet and remained silent for a long time.

Among the three cultivators, one spoke.

"Family head, to us the Golden Core Stage is like a celestial being; grievances should be resolved, not deepened."

Lan Chengfei sighed weakly and said.

"Let's go."

During this time, Lin Yang stayed in his villa and began cultivating.

The items he bought at the auction had been mostly absorbed.

So he contacted Ding Biao, telling him to watch for any spiritual treasures at the auction house.

Ding Biao agreed immediately, then after a moment's hesitation he asked.

"Mr. Lin, do you know that Miss Liu is getting married?"

Lin Yang raised his eyebrows and said.

"What's going on? No one told me."

"I only heard it from others; why don't you go ask?"

Lin Yang thought for a moment, then hurried straight to the Liu residence.

In Liu Yan's room, she sat dazedly before the dressing table.

That day, when Xiao Zhengguo came to her house and caused a disturbance, she also saw it.

Moreover, she recognized that the person who had acted was Lin Yang.

She thought the matter would be dropped by the family.

Unexpectedly, they still insisted on marrying her off.

She gave a bitter smile and said, "Being part of a great clan means one has no control over one's own fate."

I've accepted my fate.

How could you just resign yourself? That's not your style.

If you don't want to, just tell me—I'll see who dares to force you.

Liu Yan suddenly looked up, staring at the man before her, her face filled with disbelief.