strictlysupreme Chapter 3 Roxin Huangjing
Chapter 3 Roxin Huangjing
The Lin siblings had a public falling out, and Qin Shao and Jiao Lao dared not spend any more money. Displeased, they stormed off.
Lin Xiaoyi's face was fierce as she grabbed Luo Sifan tightly:
"You, Lin Xiaozhi, have you lost your mind and ruined the clan's business? Come with me to see the clan chief and let him judge this!"
Luo Sifan was led by him all the way to the main hall of the Lin residence, with Xiao Zhu following anxiously.
The Lin family was alarmed, and the leaders of each branch of the main lineage gradually gathered in the hall.
Lin Xiaoyi was filled with righteous indignation and eloquently recounted Luo Sifan's actions several times. All the uncles and aunts frowned, believing that Luo Sifan was clinging to power and acting recklessly. Even when Lin's father arrived, he was so angry that his hands trembled, and he almost wanted to slap Luo Sifan on the head.
Luo Sifan stood there leisurely, without saying a word. Since the person in charge was not present, he naturally couldn't be bothered to waste words.
Xiao Zhu stood outside the hall, anxiously peering inside, but there was nothing she could do.
"What's all this commotion!" Two elderly men with gray beards entered from the back hall, one after the other, frowning as they stopped the chattering from the other rooms.
The two elders sat down on the large chairs at the head of the hall, their eyes scrutinizing Lin Xiaoyi and Luo Sifan standing in the hall.
"Grandson Lin Xiaoyi greets his two grandfathers!"
Lin Xiaoyi was very obedient and bowed deeply, while Luo Sifan remained standing still. The two elders watched this and seemed to have already determined who was superior to whom.
Lin Xiaoyi concealed her smugness, feeling half aggrieved and half angry, and denounced Luo Sifan's actions that day once again.
The two elders frowned as they listened, their expressions turning hostile as they frequently sized up Luo Sifan, who remained calm and composed.
No sooner had Lin Xiaoyi finished speaking than a thunderous sound swept over angrily:
"Lin Xiaozhi! Have you lost your mind? What good will it do you if the Lin family business fails?"
"Lin Mosheng! Look at the good daughter you've spoiled!"
Lin's father, Lin Mosheng, had never seen an elder in the clan berate him so mercilessly. He was so angry that he could not utter a word. The uncles and elders of each branch of the family had different expressions and silently observed the situation.
"Grandfathers, please don't be angry. My actions are, of course, for the benefit of the Lin family."
How many years has it been since Luo Sifan was given the cold shoulder? Suppressing his annoyance, he forced a smile and said calmly.
The two elders were taken aback when they saw that she showed no fear.
"You say what I did today was for the benefit of the Lin family? Heh, I, Lin Yuchun, have lived for eighty years and this is the first time I've encountered such a strange thing."
Elder Lin Yuchun, who had spoken out angrily, sneered, gripped the armrest of his chair, and his tone gradually turned stern:
"Lin Xiaozhi, you should know the consequences of speaking nonsense in front of the elders! If you have the guts, continue speaking, and let us see for ourselves how this matter is beneficial to the Lin family?"
Lin Yuchun's powerful aura as a high-level Foundation Establishment cultivator overwhelmed the entire audience, causing everyone's souls to tremble. Lin Mosheng's face turned deathly pale, and he repeatedly winked at his daughter.
Luo Sifan suppressed his discomfort, raised his face, and said loudly:
"If it weren't for me, Lin Xiaozhi, worrying about the Lin family business and inspecting the pharmacy even after recovering from illness, Lin Xiaoyi would have caused a great disaster for my Lin family today!"
"This person is short-sighted and lacks knowledge; he is unfit to be the manager of a pharmacy!"
Lin Xiaoyi was so angry at Luo Sifan's shocking words that she felt a tightness in her chest. She pointed at Luo Sifan, her lips trembling.
"Lin Xiaozhi! How dare you spout nonsense in front of the elders!"
Lin Yuchun waved his hand to signal Lin Xiaoyi to calm down. Lin Xiaoyi shut up and withdrew her hand, but still glared at Luo Sifan with hatred.
Luo Sifan pursed her lips and continued to speak freely:
"Lin Xiaoyi believes she sold the century-old Solomon's Seal for a good price and is a shrewd businesswoman. She thinks she can gain the trust of the elders in the clan by doing so. But she is too hasty in her actions. She keeps criticizing and scolding me, her sister, and even takes my good intentions as malice!"
"Only now, thanks to the magnanimity of the two elders, have I, Lin Xiaozhi, had the opportunity to explain why I acted this way."
"The century-old Solomon's seal in the shop seemed normal at first glance, but after careful observation, I discovered that there was something seriously wrong with it! It was not an ordinary century-old Solomon's seal, but a rotten-hearted Solomon's seal!"
Everyone in the hall looked bewildered. What was this Rotten Heart Solomon's Seal? They'd never heard of it! Even the two elders were no exception.
Lin Xiaoyi, seeing this, sneered, "Lin Xiaozhi! What Rotten Heart Polygonatum? I've never heard of it! You didn't just make this up to fool the elders, did you!"
Lin Yuchun and the other man froze, clearly annoyed.
At this moment, a clear and melodious male voice rang out from inside the hall:
"Rotten Polygonatum? I haven't heard of that in years!"
A middle-aged Taoist priest with black hair and handsome features, dressed in green robes, then emerged from behind the hall.
Everyone was startled and stood up in unison, bowing and speaking:
"Ancestor!"
The Taoist smiled slightly, nodded in acknowledgment, and sat down on the large chair in the center.
Her bright eyes lingered on Luo Sifan with great interest.
"I haven't left seclusion for over a decade, and I don't even recognize the younger generation of the Lin family anymore. I'm ashamed, truly ashamed!"
"Lin Mosheng! This child is your daughter? You do have some knowledge!"
Lin Mosheng stepped forward nervously to respond, his face a mixture of joy and worry.
Old Ancestor Lin glanced at everyone and said calmly:
"The rotten heart Solomon's seal, though rare, is not something that ignorant people could make up. Don't make a fuss about it."
"Lin Yuchun! Go to the pharmacy now and bring me all those century-old Solomon's Seal! Whether they are real or fake, I, your ancestor, can tell."
Lin Yuchun nodded in agreement and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
The hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Old Ancestor Lin closed his eyes, and the cultivation and aura of everyone around him shone like bright candles as they entered his spiritual consciousness.
Despite having the lowest cultivation level, Luo Sifan's aura was the most stable, which surprised Old Ancestor Lin.
A moment later, Lin Yuchun flashed back into the main hall, his hands bulging with red silk.
Lin Yuchun placed the package in his hand on the tea table next to the patriarch, opened it, and then returned to stand at the lower seat.
Old Ancestor Lin glanced at it, nodded slightly, and beckoned to Luo Sifan:
"Xiaozhi! Come up and take a look!"
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Luo Sifan gently swayed her skirt, her expression unchanged, and walked a few steps to the old ancestor's side.
Bending down, Luo Sifan rolled up his sleeves, stretched out one hand, and quickly separated the Solomon's Seal on the table into two piles, one large and one small.
"This large pile is the rotten-hearted Solomon's seal, while the remaining few are ordinary century-old Solomon's seals. Ancestor, do you think there's a difference?"
Luo Sifan smiled and straightened up.
"Not bad! Not bad!" Old Ancestor Lin's eyes flashed as he sighed softly.
Then, several difficult questions about spiritual materials and pharmacology were posed to test Luo Sifan.
Luo Sifan answered fluently, only replying with brief details to avoid arousing suspicion.
"Good! Good!" Old Ancestor Lin was more and more satisfied as he listened. This grandson of his generation had finally produced a brilliant talent! It was just a pity that he was a girl!
"Lin Yuchun! I think it's best to leave the Lin Family Pharmacy to Xiaozhi. As for Xiaoyi, she still needs more experience, so you can make other arrangements for her!"
Old Ancestor Lin stood up and gave instructions to Lin Yuchun.
Looking at Luo Sifan with a hint of concern, Old Ancestor Lin leaned closer and whispered:
"Xiaozhi, besides worrying about family affairs, don't neglect your own cultivation! In the eyes of the ancestor, your temperament and character are naturally gifted, and you are capable of exploring the Great Dao!"
Upon hearing this, Luo Sifan smiled and bowed to the ancestor to express his gratitude.
The main road will definitely need to be rebuilt, but the first step is to firmly establish the Lin family as a stepping stone.
The patriarch issued a decree, and no one in the Lin family dared to disobey. Lin Xiaoyi's family was dejected, while Lin Mosheng was overjoyed. Just when his position as head of the family seemed precarious, his daughter, who had been resurrected from the dead, displayed her extraordinary abilities and managed to reclaim a key position in the Lin family!
As for his daughter's estrangement and unfamiliarity, Lin Mosheng didn't seem to care much.