Chapter 3, Master Mu Tian (2)

Lin Tianshu patted his nephew's shoulder, and his gaze seemed to soften a little

Uncle ... ...

Lin Hong'e placed her hand on her chest, looking relieved as she said to Lin Tianshu: "I have been on edge these past few days, but now that you are here, I feel at ease"

Qin Jin could not afford to get entangled with them any longer, so he leaped into the adjacent courtyard where Qin Dingfang resided. That courtyard had not yet been invaded. Qin Jin rushed to the door of Sunzi and knocked fiercely. Soon, Qin Dingfang opened the door, dressed in a snug undershirt, looking somewhat disheveled from sleep.

The first thought of the Qin and Jin at that time was to have the Linghu clan launch an attack in advance! The second thought was that Sun Zi must not have any mishaps. Qin Dingfang is now the hope of the entire Qin family.

In the blink of an eye, the members of the "Mu Tian Sect" approached, and the thirty individuals dismounted first

Ding Fang, why do you ... ...

Moreover, the sounds gradually increased, beginning to emanate from various directions within the residence

Lin Tianshu finished reading the letter, clenched it in his hand for a moment, and then opened his palm; the letter had turned to dust

Old Qin, you are indeed eager to come and protect your grandson. Allow me to tell you why

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Lin Hong'e's face, radiant and beautiful, was suffused with a sense of happiness and contentment.

Lin Tianshu, in his forties, is not very tall but has a well-proportioned figure. His forehead is broad, and his prominent nose gives his face an eagle-like appearance. His complexion is pale and devoid of any expression, which makes him appear stiff and cold. Particularly, his gaze shines like a sharp blade, instilling a sense of unease in others

The skill demonstrated in this paper alone drew the attention of everyone present

Tsk tsk, Master Lin truly commands great authority. A few years ago, his portrait was still hanging in the twenty-fifth position on the Wall of Heroes, and now it has risen to third place. The 'Mu Tian Sect' has also become a major sect in the martial world that can rival the Southern Courtyard...

The people of the Northern Court were even more vocal in their praise, with voices of admiration echoing endlessly.

The Northern Mansion covers a vast area, with several hundred rooms. Qin Jin and Lin Tianshu have made reasonable arrangements for the personnel of both families. With everything in place, everyone heightened their vigilance, waiting with a complex mix of emotions for the arrival of August 9

The person before me, Lin Tianshu, is indeed a remarkable individual, truly impressive. Especially his aura and the demeanor of a distinguished figure fill Lin Yi's heart with boundless admiration and envy. How wonderful it would be if, when he grows up, he could become a guard by Lin Tianshu's side.

Qin Jin welcomed Lin Tianshu into the reception hall of the mansion. The banquet to greet him had also been prepared. Eighteen elite guards entered one after another.

Qin Dingfang's face revealed an expression that was difficult to comprehend. At the same time, his gaze became unsettling, reminiscent of his uncle Lin Tianshu's piercing stare

An old man from the Northern Court, however, did not think so.

Thus, an event occurred that made it difficult for him to die in peace. Qin Dingfang suddenly struck and sealed several acupoints on Qin Jin's body. The acupoint sealing technique he used was very unique and was not a method of the Qin family

As the ninth day of the eighth month approaches, the Qin and Jin have been inseparable these days, with their weapons kept under their pillows as a precaution against unforeseen circumstances

The young steward teased, "Old Yang, let's not keep bringing up old matters. Times have changed; it's been decades since the second master passed away. Now, the world is filled with talented individuals..."

Lin Tianshu dismounted, and Qin Dingfang stepped forward and greeted him warmly.

Lin Yi was excitedly shouting to welcome Chief Lin in front of the crowd, as he finally witnessed with his own eyes the legendary figure Lin Tianshu, who is quite controversial in the martial world. The imposing presence of Lin Tianshu and the Twenty-Eight Evil Guardians also left a deep impression on Lin Yi, stirring his admiration.

Among them were eighteen individuals, each exuding a fierce and menacing aura. They were all dressed alike, wearing dark robes and cinched at the waist with leather belts. On each person's sleeve, a strange circular pattern was embroidered in gold thread, resembling the face of a fearsome demon.

As he stepped out the door, a flash of bright blade light rushed towards him! Qin Jin raised his sword to parry the strike while simultaneously delivering a palm strike with his left hand to the assailant. The attacker let out a pained grunt and fell to the ground in the courtyard

Lin Tianshu suggested looking at that letter. Qin Jin then took out the letter for Lin Tianshu to see

Lin Yi had heard too much about the glorious deeds of Master Qin Er. Although he admired him in his heart, Master Qin Er had been dead for so many years. As time passed, the stories about him were destined to fade away.

He said to Qin Jin: "Lord Qin need not worry. Even if this letter truly comes from the descendants of Linghu, and even if they really intend to attack the Northern Court on the ninth day of the eighth month, I will ensure they come but do not return"

Old Yang was so angry that he puffed his beard and glared.

On that day, Lin Yi's younger sister, Lin Shuang, happened to be ill, so Lin Datou took her into the city for medical treatment, which would take two to three days. Lin Yi, on the other hand, stayed behind to look after the stable for his father. Like his father, Lin Yi had a deep affection for horses. Since the horses of Lin Tianshu and the Sha Wei were also kept in the northern stable, there were many valuable horses among them. In particular, Lin Tianshu's Akhal-Teke horse made Lin Yi extremely envious, and he adored it immensely. He spent most of his time in the stable.

When it was known that the young lady Lin Hong'e had invited her elder brother Lin Tianshu to come and protect the residence, Lin Yi and the others finally felt relieved from their anxious hearts

Little did the young Lin Yi know that a disaster of monumental proportions was quietly approaching

Lin Tianshu's stiff face remained expressionless

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Qin Jin had previously informed the people of the Northern Mansion that a gang in the underworld was recently planning to harm the Northern Mansion. The young lady requested her elder brother to enter the mansion to assist in defending against the enemy. The entire Northern Mansion felt reassured.

In the days of Lord Qin, within two years he conquered the Three Mountains and Five Peaks, a feat unmatched by anyone. At that time, there were no Golden Halls or Hero Walls; otherwise, Lord Qin would undoubtedly have been the first.

However, no one in the Northern Court could have imagined that before this day arrived, everything underwent a reversal at midnight on August 7th

Three days later, Xi Men Li Huo, the second deputy leader of the "Mu Tian Jiao," will lead two hundred elite members to take residence in the Northern Mansion

At that moment, a cold and eerie voice sounded from outside the door

Lin Yi stood at the forefront of the welcoming crowd, his spirits lifted as he gazed at the masters flying in from the "Mu Tian Sect".

What will happen on this day

Lin Tianshu looked at Hong E with a special gaze and said, "As long as I am here, I will never allow anyone to harm you and Ding Fang"

Since learning about the troubles faced by the Qin family, Lin Yi has been anxious about the fate of the Northern House day and night. His parents have even invited a "Bodhisattva" to their home, and the entire family kneels daily, burning incense and praying for the safety of the Northern House and the well-being of the Qin family

Qin Jin drew his sword and stepped out of the house

Similarly, it was unexpected that there was also the helmsman of the Northern Court, Qin Jin. In the dead of night, Qin Jin, who was deep in slumber, was awakened by a certain sound. As an old hand in the underworld, Qin Jin immediately discerned that this was the sound of battle cries

At a glance, their armbands reveal that they are members of Lin Tianshu's Twenty-Eight Evil Guards. These individuals have been meticulously recruited by Lin Tianshu from various places. They are all highly skilled in martial arts and have significant backgrounds. Most of them have a long history of criminal activities. Some were once cold-blooded assassins, others were murderous thieves, and some were wicked demons of the dark path

The other party was dressed in a full set of night attire, wearing a metal mask with a crying face. At that moment, two more individuals wearing crying face masks leaped into the courtyard, their masks reflecting a pale white light under the moonlight. Coupled with those sorrowful faces, it was truly alarming

Faced with this sudden change, Qin Jin was completely bewildered. He could hardly believe everything that was happening

Qin Dingfang seized his sword again and then delivered a powerful punch to Qin Jin's abdomen. Qin Jin immediately felt his internal organs convulsing and cramping together. He bent over in pain, and his body collapsed to the ground.

Qin Jin said: "I truly want to thank Master Lin this time"

Qin Jin hurriedly closed the door and said to his grandson: "Ding Fang, quickly put on your clothes, the Linghu clan has launched an early attack!"

Lin Tianshu said softly: "We are family, there is no need to be polite. As soon as I received Hong'e's letter, I hurried here. I have instructed Deputy Leader Ximen to select capable members from the organization, and he will bring them here the day after tomorrow."

Indeed, this momentum is too strong. Looking across the martial world, which force can compare to this...