Chapter 8
The clan competition is one of the grand events of the Lin family.
Today, the entire Lin family is bustling with activity.
People are coming and going in front of the door in an endless stream.
In Qingyang Town, the Lin family is considered a prominent family, and for such a lively event as the clan competition, it is natural to invite people to attend.
As a newly rising power in Qingyang Town, the Lin family has garnered quite a bit of attention, with many wanting to take the opportunity to see what kind of talents the younger generation of the Lin family possesses.
Young talents often represent the rise and fall of a family for decades to come.
"Lin Yun, hurry up and come out! The clan competition is about to start!" Lin Xia arrived early at Lin Yun's courtyard to take him to the venue of the clan competition, the Trial Hall.
"I'm coming, Sister Lin Xia."
Lin Yun changed into a smart new outfit. As someone with social anxiety, he always takes time to dress up before going out.
"You look good! Perform well in this clan competition; I have high hopes for you," Lin Xia said as she looked over the neat and tidy Lin Yun, nodding in satisfaction.
Two months ago, she and Lin Yun had a tie in their match, and now that two months have passed, Lin Yun is probably even stronger. She is looking forward to him making a remarkable impression in the clan competition!
After all, she has invested in him, and with the two training sessions they had during this time, Lin Xia feels a sense of participation in Lin Yun's growth. The better he performs, the happier she will be.
The two headed to the Trial Hall, and at this time, many people from the clan were walking towards the hall. Seeing Lin Xia walking alongside Lin Yun, they all showed curious expressions.
Lin Xia is the current pride of the Lin family, the leader of the younger generation, while Lin Yun, an orphan who seldom goes out and has offended Lin Hong, is surprisingly close to Lin Xia.
Soon, they arrived at the Trial Hall.
"You go inside and take a seat; I'll go check on Dad and Grandpa," Lin Xia said, dropping Lin Yun off at the entrance before leaving.
As the eldest daughter of the family, she still needed to greet the guests with Lin Ken and Lin Zhen Tian.
"Okay!"
Lin Yun nodded and entered the Trial Hall. At this moment, the hall was crowded and lively, with many people already seated.
Lin Yun casually found a spot to sit down and quietly observed the crowd.
Before long, his attention was drawn to three people who had just entered: a middle-aged man accompanied by a boy and a girl.
The middle-aged man was Lin Xiao from the third branch of the Lin family.
His appearance attracted many gazes. Lin Xiao, once the most outstanding genius of the Lin family, had been in a slump for a long time after being severely injured by Lin Lang Tian at the clan assembly, and he had hardly attended any family events.
His sudden appearance surprised many in the clan.
Following Lin Xiao was the boy dressed in black, with an ordinary appearance but a slightly rebellious gaze and a resolute face—he was Lin Dong, the chosen one.
Beside Lin Dong was the girl, the little loli Qing Tan, who was wearing a blue dress today. She looked exquisite and cute, with a delicate figure, two ponytails, and big, curious eyes scanning her surroundings.
Little Qing Tan was also quite attractive, looking like a finely carved jade figure, making it hard for anyone to resist taking a second glance.
"Brother Lin Yun."
Before long, Qing Tan's gaze landed on Lin Yun. She placed her small hand on her chest, happily waving at him and calling out in a voice only she could hear.
Lin Yun nodded slightly, not responding enthusiastically.
Qing Tan was still young and shouldn't have any inappropriate thoughts, so he decided to maintain a certain distance.
As Lin Xiao and the others entered the seating area, they had an unpleasant confrontation with Lin Mang from the second branch, leading to Lin Xiao being mocked in front of outsiders.
Seeing his father being wronged, Lin Dong's expression darkened, and he clenched his small fists tightly hidden in his sleeves. Little Qing Tan's eyes were filled with indignation as she bit her lip, looking very dissatisfied.
Watching their little actions, Lin Yun couldn't help but smile. At this moment, Lin Dong was still quite stubborn. Due to Lin Xiao's slump, he had been bullied and mocked since childhood, and there was a sense of inferiority and unwillingness in his character. Now, he harbored a surge of anger, just waiting to unleash it during the clan competition and make a stunning comeback, slapping those who mocked his father and him in the face.
Young people are immature but full of passion.
Just as Lin Xiao and the others settled down, a large group of people suddenly surged in through the entrance, crowding around an elderly man with a head full of white hair. He was dressed in a brocade robe, exuding a robust aura, and his eyes swept around with a commanding presence.
The elderly man was Lin Zhen Tian, the current head of the Lin family!
Behind Lin Zhen Tian were Lin Ken and Lin Xia.
Lin Xia, older than Qing Tan, had grown into a graceful figure, standing elegantly among the crowd and attracting the attention of many guests.
This darling of the Lin family had no shortage of admirers.
As Lin Zhen Tian entered, he warmly greeted the guests on both sides.
When he saw Lin Xiao, Lin Zhen Tian was slightly surprised, and a complex look appeared in his eyes.
This was once his most valued son, but unfortunately, after being traumatized, he became withdrawn for a time, which made him feel bad inside.
The father and son exchanged a few pleasantries.
Behind them, Lin Xia looked around, searching for Lin Yun. After a while, she spotted Lin Yun sitting in the corner and subtly gave him a wink.
As everyone took their seats.
Lin Zhentian briefly gave a few opening remarks and then announced the start of the competition.
The one responsible for hosting the clan competition was Lin Ken.
"As usual, we will draw lots to determine the opponents. All the young ones participating in the clan competition, come out and draw lots."
Lin Ken took out a bamboo tube for the drawing and placed it on the stage.
In the seating area, more than a dozen eager young men and women immediately went out to draw lots.
Lin Yun also stood up to draw.
The competition format was simple: random drawing to determine matchups, with the top five being decided first, followed by another round of drawing for battles to establish preliminary rankings. Finally, there would be a challenge round where those dissatisfied with their rankings could challenge those ahead of them to compete for positions.
The purpose of the competition was not only to determine the champion but also to allow the younger generation to showcase themselves as much as possible.
Lin Yun randomly grabbed a lot and drew number seven.
He would need to battle against the person who also drew number seven.
The competition began, with only five competition platforms available. Those who drew the first five numbers would compete first.
Lin Dong drew number four and went directly to the fourth stone platform. His opponent was Lin Changqiang, who was at the fourth level of body refining and was also Qing Tan's number one admirer.
Currently, Lin Dong's displayed strength was at the fifth level of body refining, allowing him to easily overpower Lin Changqiang. Without any surprises, with a few powerful punches, Lin Dong easily defeated Lin Changqiang, earning a round of applause from the girl, Qing Tan.
"Contestants for numbers six to ten, come to the stage," Lin Ken announced as the first round concluded.
Lin Yun stepped onto the second stone platform.
A boy in black also came up.
Upon seeing him, Lin Yun couldn't help but smile; it was Lin Shan.
What a coincidence, this little tyrant encountered Lin Yun in the first round.
At that moment, Lin Shan's face darkened, cursing his bad luck inwardly.
Half a year ago, he was not Lin Yun's opponent.
Now, although he had broken through to the fifth level of body refining, he still couldn't challenge Lin Yun; he was bound to take a beating.
As for admitting defeat, no one had ever done so upon entering, and in front of so many clan members, Lin Shan couldn't bring himself to admit defeat directly. After all, he was a little tyrant; conceding would mean backing down, which was out of the question.
Lin Shan gritted his teeth, "Let's go."
He would take this beating!
Watching Lin Shan's pale face as he faced Lin Yun on the stage, Qing Tan in the audience couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh, her joyful expression overflowing from her face.
Even Lin Dong beside her was affected, unable to stop the corners of his mouth from lifting.
Many people who were not fond of Lin Shan were also enjoying his misfortune, with some even laughing out loud.
In the audience, only Lin Mang and his son Lin Hong had gloomy faces, looking extremely displeased.
On the second platform, after a moment of surprise, Lin Yun was already contemplating his task in his mind.
It didn't matter who he fought; what mattered to him was the reward.
[Task: Defeat Lin Shan. Reward: One third-grade blood essence pill.]