"Zhang Tianyuan."
The man in black robe called out this name, and the man looked up.
"Show your spiritual power to Young Master Lin."
The man clenched his hands tightly, and as he did so, his spiritual power began to manifest.
"Isn't he already..."
"His spiritual root is damaged, right? But even if his spiritual root is damaged, I can repair it. Moreover, in this world, only two people can do it. One is the Emperor Venerable, and the other is me."
"What about my legs?"
"Your legs can't be cured. Just like Zhang Tianyuan, he'll never be able to speak for the rest of his life."
Lin Siyuan pondered for a moment.
"I trust you. I can entrust all my will to you."
The man in black robe smiled.
"Of course, this is the best. In the future, you'll find that this is your best choice."
Lin Siyuan disappeared.
The courtyard of the Chu family was tightly guarded, yet he simply vanished into thin air.
Si Tu Yun thought that since Lin Siyuan had no spiritual power and his legs were crippled, even if he got out, he wouldn't pose any threat to the Zhao family.
So he didn't think about Lin Siyuan anymore.
Moreover, in the following month, Si Tu Yun was very busy, dealing with all kinds of hand - over procedures.
About a month later, the Zhao family moved to Linjiang.
On the first day the Zhao family arrived in Linjiang, Si Tu Yun sent three demonic beasts as a congratulatory gift. He was the first to visit the Zhao family. At that time, even Old Zhao came out to greet him.
On that day, Si Tu Yun also handed over the land deeds and house deeds of the Lin family to the Zhao family.
He said that these things originally belonged to the Zhao family.
When a big family moved, they would surely hold a grand dinner.
That night, in the huge courtyard of the Zhao family, more than a hundred tables of banquets were set up, and there were countless guests.
Watching those people flattering and fawning,
Constantly saying complimentary words.
Outside the courtyard, Lin Siyuan, sitting in a wheelchair, frowned more and more tightly.
All these things originally belonged to the Lin family, to him, Lin Siyuan. Si Tu Yun also said that the destruction of the Lin family had nothing to do with Zhao Shuning, and that the five hundred lives of the Lin family were not killed by Zhao Shuning.
But look, not long after the fall of the Lin family, the Zhao family moved into the Lin family's place.
When Si Tu Yun handed over the land and house deeds to Old Zhao, the old man pretended to decline with a kind - looking face.
Si Tu Yun said that those were originally what the Zhao family deserved.
So, the chief culprit for the destruction of the Lin family must be related to Zhao Shuning.
How hypocritical the Chu family was, and how fake - kind Zhao Shuning was.
"Well? Have you seen enough? It's time for us to leave here completely."
"Let's go."
Lin Siyuan closed his eyes.
The man in black robe laughed sinisterly. "Don't worry. When you become powerful, all these people will kneel at your feet and follow your orders."
Lin Siyuan closed his eyes.
He seemed to have already seen that day.
Old Zhao looked at the prosperous scene in front of him and felt very gratified.
The Zhao family had been developing very well in Yanqing City. But a month ago, many visitors began to flock to the Zhao family.
They originally didn't want to move to Linjiang.
But there were too many commoners in Linjiang, and they pleaded with the Zhao family to protect them.
As the Zhao family developed, the number of their retainers was increasing, and the level of the spiritual herbalists among them was also getting higher and higher.
Old Zhao heard about the tragedy that happened to the Lin family. He thought that they shouldn't let the commoners in Linjiang be scared. Since they had the ability, they should use it to protect those innocent people.
That's why they moved to Linjiang.
"Father."
Old Zhao held Zhao Zheng's hand with one hand and gently patted the back of his hand with the other.
"Zheng'er, having Shuning in our family is really a blessing we've accumulated over eight generations. Our Zhao family doesn't have the ability to shield this child from the wind and rain, but she has suffered so much for our Zhao family."
"Father, you've drunk too much."
"Zheng'er, I'm sorry for you."
"Father, you don't have to say so. Sister Min and I have never blamed you. We knew how much pressure you were under when you didn't stop us from being together."
"No, it's my fault. Zheng'er, when Min gave birth and when Shuning was born, I didn't even hold her properly. But now, the whole Zhao family is enjoying Shuning's blessings. I didn't do my duty as a grandfather."
"Father, don't say so. When Shuning was going to the Misty Rain Tower, you gave her the most important armor of the Zhao family. She must have felt your love for her. She won't blame you."
"No, no. It's a happy day. Let's not talk about such sad things."
Tears welled up in Old Zhao's cloudy eyes.
When Zhao Shuning got the beauty - preserving pill for Old Zhao, he was already old. So even if he took it, he could only keep his appearance unchanged.
Among the four great families, two families had disappeared within just two years, and then the Zhao family rose.
Since the Zhao family had merged the assets of the Wang and Lin families, now the Zhao family, the Yuan family, and the An family were like three pillars standing side by side.
More and more spiritual herbalists came to seek refuge with the Zhao family.
After a month, Zhao Shuning finally woke up slowly on Qingyun Peak.
The first thing she saw when she opened her eyes was the familiar cave.
It felt as if she had returned to many years ago, when she was in a red dress and always followed Yan Ruyu around, trying to feed him purple dumplings.
Zhao Shuning got out of bed.
Then she stood up.
The fur beneath her immediately came to life and turned back into its original form.
It scared Zhao Shuning.
"Baize, why are you here?"
Baize hung its head, obviously extremely exhausted, as if it hadn't closed its eyes to sleep for a month.
At this time, Yan Ruyu came in.
Zhao Shuning smiled and reached out her hand, quickly saying, "Master, look at Baize. What's wrong with it?"
"Your Majesty."
"Xiaobai, go and rest."
"Okay."
Yan Ruyu turned around and said gently to Zhao Shuning, "Ning'er, sit down. I've brewed a cup of ginger tea. Drink it, and you'll feel much warmer."
Zhao Shuning nodded.
Then she sat on the stone bench in the cave.
She reached out her hand.
"What are you doing?"
"Didn't Master make ginger tea for me? I want to drink it. Give it to me. I'll hold it and drink."
"No. You're a patient. I'll feed you."
Zhao Shuning's eyes widened, filled with excitement.
She quickly covered her mouth, afraid that she would cry out because of her excitement.
"Is that okay?"
Yan Ruyu nodded.
Zhao Shuning quickly sat obediently, putting her hands on both sides of her body, then tilted her head back and pouted her lips, waiting for Yan Ruyu to feed her.
Yan Ruyu was quite cooperative. He waited until the ginger tea was at a suitable temperature before letting her drink it.
After a cup of ginger tea went into her stomach, Zhao Shuning felt much warmer.
"By the way, Master, I have something to tell you."
"What is it?"
"Something about Xia Wanning."