Chapter 6, Lantern Festival (Part 2)

From the carriage, three young individuals alighted, two men and one woman. The two men were handsome; one had a darker complexion, while the other exuded a hint of authority.

He quickly added lamp oil, but the joy in his expression was difficult to conceal

Three days later

Immediately, the two of them became happy again

Sitting by the table to rest, he casually picked up the secret technique to browse through it. The small Return to Origin formula on it had already been thoroughly memorized by him.

The man was dressed in a black robe, with his hair tied up in a bun. He appeared to be around twenty years old, carrying a long sword on his back. His features were handsome, somewhat resembling the two men who had just disembarked from the carriage. It was Lin Xin, who had just come down from the mountain.

Is this ... ... ? '' Lin Xin picked up this small booklet

Big brother! As soon as we heard you were back, we came out to take a look at you.

"So beautiful..." An Ying took the skewer of meat and began to eat while carefully observing the Lin family residence.

"This is not a matter of whether to manage it or not, brother. You are not young anymore, and our father cannot support you for a lifetime." Lin Xinguang frowned slightly. "I heard that you came back this time wanting to take money from home to buy something? That is somewhat unreasonable."

Welcome, Miss Er, Master San, and Master Si back home!" The doorman shouted respectfully and loudly.

From the outside, one can only see the white walls, behind which lies a vast area. It seems that there are gardens visible, along with the sounds of servants coming and going. It is evident that this is a wealthy household

There are indeed Long-eared Tiger Red Pine Mountains nearby, but...

"Brother Xinguang~ ~" called his cousin Lin Xinyuan softly from beside him

Unfortunately, the Little Return to Origin Technique cannot be practiced... Lin Xin looked regretfully at the secret technique placed on the table. This item was returned by Master Uncle Yunzi, and it contains the complete methods of the Little Return to Origin Technique up to the fifth level.

Lin Xin also felt a bit fortunate, as they spoke somewhat quickly, mixed with the dialect of Hongsong City. An Ying, who is not a local, seemed to not understand very well, and her face was not too heavily embarrassed

The young master at the front was no more than eighteen or nineteen years old, yet he wore a flowing white robe and gently waved a folding fan in his hand. Upon seeing Lin Xin approach, he squinted his eyes and smiled as he came forward to greet her

Alright, you all go and take a rest for a while, and then we will gather together. This time there are also guests from the Shu family, so be careful not to lose your manners when you meet them. Lin Zhiwen reminded, although as a rural landlord, he actually did not understand much about etiquette.

At the side of the main gate, in front of a stall selling skewers at the entrance of an alley.

The main gate has been opened, and a doorman is standing at the entrance, bowing and smiling as he watches the carriage come to a stop

This elixir is not produced in an alchemical furnace, but is instead formed from the condensation of medicinal ointments

After practicing several times, he was out of breath, drenched in sweat, and his hands were extremely sore

Lin Xin had long felt out of place, and this was just the perfect excuse to leave. He quickly agreed and was led to the room by a servant, accompanied by An Ying.

Crossing another stone bridge, on the way to other villas, a group of young gentlemen and ladies happened to approach from the opposite direction on the bridge

Lin Xin did not pay much attention to the doorman, striding in with An Ying, followed closely by a servant.

However, the benefit is that among the few, especially Lin Xin, after mastering the Hong Song Sword Technique, his courage has greatly increased. He was also taken into the woods to hunt some wild animals, and having seen blood, he has become much more composed and steady.

Lin Xinyuan squeezed Lin Xin's hand firmly, forcing a smile. She then left as well

Thank you, senior brother

Oh... the Lu siblings responded weakly.

Once again picking up this booklet, he took a deep breath with a fierce determination.

In a few days, it will be the Lantern Festival, or perhaps he could go back and inquire if there are any solutions at home. Meanwhile, he should also gather the necessary medicinal materials. He thought that his body had the background of a prominent local family, which might allow him to come up with a solution

Lin Xinyuan was dressed in tight-fitting pants, with a red waist protector tied around her slim waist, holding a riding whip in her hand, clearly just returned from the horse ranch. The fair-skinned little face immediately brightened with a radiant smile upon seeing Lin Xin.

There were also two girls behind him, one was Lin Xinyuan, the cousin from the second branch, while the other was unfamiliar and did not seem to be from the Lin family

Another girl is wearing a green short skirt, revealing her fair thighs, and a white top that faintly exposes her navel. She is adorned with a silver bracelet on her wrist. Although her appearance is ordinary, her skin and figure are exceptional. At this moment, she is carefully observing Lin Xin and An Ying.

"Oh, the master has returned!" Instantly, a smile spread across the doorman's face as he stepped forward to greet him. Behind him, two servants hurried inside to inform the others.

This records a type of elixir, named Guiyuan Dan. It was specifically created for disciples who are unable to practice the Xiao Guiyuan Jue.

The pace is characterized by the coordinated rhythm of red pine steps, embodying a style of steady and assured progress

After all, Boyunzi is also a figure in the underworld, and various means are constantly emerging, including many despicable tactics, which have truly allowed Lin Xin and others to experience what it means to be ruthless and defenseless against such methods

As the vehicle gradually approached the city gate of Hongsong City, a group of people soon welcomed them inside the city. Dressed in black vests, the leading man, wearing a black round hat, had a beaming smile. They quickly ushered the three carriages into the city

As he reached the entrance, the carriage was just being led away, and the gatekeeper was preparing to close the door when he saw Lin Xin approaching

An Ying stood to the side, appearing not to understand very well, biting her lip and lowering her head

"The Lantern Festival is just a few days away, and I will also be going home once. Junior sister will accompany me, and the two of you will stay here to guard the house," Lin Xin instructed.

Do you even know how to come down from the mountain? I thought you had no intention of returning!

Outside the city, people come and go along the bustling city gate road, where three black square carriages slowly approach the city gate. Amidst the somewhat congested flow of vehicles in front and behind, the carriage drivers crack their whips, instantly scaring away the children who had gathered around to sell their goods

I will return to bring you gifts said Lin Xin

Lin Xin felt a bit helpless and somewhat embarrassed, being yelled at face-to-face by his own younger brother. It goes without saying how miserable Lin Xin's past had been.

Continue to practice the Hong Song Sword Technique. The Hong Song Sword Technique actually consists of only three moves: Songyang Needle, Great Songyang Needle, and Dingzhen Huanyang, which are the three ultimate techniques. The rest are merely basic sword moves, such as thrusts, stabs, cuts, sweeps, and flicks.

Let's go. Lin Xin finished his meal in a few bites and headed towards the Lin residence

Lin Xin carefully read through the booklet, page by page

However, the greatest trouble with the Guiyuan Pill is not this, but rather the difficulty in obtaining the necessary medicinal catalyst. It requires a type of hot blood known as the Long-eared Tiger, which must be taken with water. One must consume five pills in succession to immediately activate the qi for it to be effective

Red Pine City

"This is my home..." Lin Xin said softly. He took a skewer of meat from the vendor and shared half with An Ying

Crossing the small bridge, Lin Zhiwen has already stepped forward and gave him a strong hug

"You don't need to worry about me? Now that the Lin family is in trouble, you say I don't need to take care of it. If you turn to my father, he will come looking for me again. In the end, it will still fall on me!" Lin Xinguang's expression turned slightly cold

I said it's none of your business Lin Xin's brows furrowed even deeper

Lin Xin was tightly embraced by this middle-aged man, feeling somewhat strange; it was indeed a bit uncomfortable to acknowledge someone else's father as his own.

"Alright, alright, I understand." Finally glancing at Lin Xin, he turned his head and exhaled, "Come over later to collect fifty taels of silver yourself." After saying this, he strode past and descended the stone bridge

With a calm mind, Lin Xin continued to practice the Hong Song sword technique. Although he had already mastered the sword moves, it would still take a considerable amount of time to turn them into instinctive actions of the body.

The surface of the booklet is adorned with the four characters "Essentials of Returning to the Origin" in a lively and elegant script. It is evident that this was intentionally placed here by Master Boyun.

Standing in the room, Lin Xin glanced at the attribute panel. He had mastered all three skills of the Red Pine Sword Technique, which were the result of his continuous attempts to develop the perfect sword moves. As long as he clicked on them, they would become the most perfect and standard model sword moves

An Ying hurriedly kept up, lowering her head to avoid several newly hung red lanterns for the Lantern Festival, closely following Lin Xin.

Following the forked street, three carriages traveled for approximately ten more minutes, finally arriving at the entrance of a large estate marked by a red-painted gate

Time passed drop by drop, and before one knew it, the oil lamp suddenly exploded with a crack, instantly awakening Lin Xin, who was immersed in the booklet

Unexpectedly, after flipping through a few pages, he suddenly discovered that there was actually a small booklet inside. It was earth-colored, somewhat tattered on the surface, and had some creases, as if it had been frequently handled by someone.

Shaking her head, after having dinner, Lin Xin arranged for An Ying again, reminding her what to prepare and what to pay attention to, before returning to her own room

Two young people, one male and one female, are gazing towards the large gate across the stall

Just now, my second younger sister and the third and fourth siblings have returned

In his previous life, he was particularly fascinated by internal martial arts and similar practices. Now that he has this opportunity, if he does not seize it properly, it would truly be a waste of a precious chance

... ...

"My affairs are none of your concern." Lin Xin frowned

Lin Xin felt a bit anxious, as the Long-eared Tiger was a genuine tiger, reportedly rarely seen by anyone. It was known for its exceptionally cunning nature, and legends say it has particularly acute hearing

Inside the gate lies a unique arrangement of rockeries, flowing water, and lush gardens, with a stone arch bridge directly facing the entrance, leading straight to the main hall at the back. There, one can faintly see someone stepping out to gaze in this direction

"Elder brother, why are you still dressed like this?" Lin Xinguang asked in a subdued tone, his smile fading. "Are you planning to stay up in the mountains and not come down?"

Lin Xinguang was somewhat irate

Beside him is An Ying, still in that white dress, although the white boots have been somewhat stained with mud, which does not significantly affect her demeanor. She still retains the attire of a chivalrous woman

Indeed, the Second Miss, Third Master, and Fourth Master have just arrived

The woman was adorned in a pale yellow silk dress, embellished with pearls and jade necklaces on her hands and neck. Her features were delicate and beautiful, and her figure was slightly plump, which only enhanced her mature charm.

Lin Xin casually responded with a sound

Is this An Ying?" Let go of Lin Xin, and Lin Zhiwen's gaze immediately fell on An Ying beside him. Seeing her shy demeanor, dressed in a white dress that made her look elegant and poised, with a good figure, she left a very favorable impression.

Inside the main gate, Lin Zhiwen, dressed in loose white clothing, came out with several women, all smiling cheerfully. After exchanging a few quiet words with his three children, it was unclear what was said, but it prompted him to burst into laughter

I did not expect there to be this way to circumvent the restrictions

"Fourth Brother?" Lin Xin recognized the person in front of him, his fourth brother, Lin Xinguang