I Built A Family Of Immortal Cultivators

Chapter 245: The Truth Left for Future Generations to Discuss

"What about your injury?" Lin Qing asked again.

Master Qin's face showed resentment as he said to Lin Qing, "I have already found out that it was done by Baibao Tower. They were displeased with me spreading the words spoken by their elder Meng on that day. They deliberately targeted me, wanting to use the hands of demonic beasts to kill me. I will remember this matter."

Looking at Master Qin's expression, Lin Qing found no fault and couldn't help but think, "Could it be that Master Qin really thinks this way?"

But...

Lin Qing had never fully believed it, mainly because of his understanding of Master Qin. He shouldn't be that kind of person.

It is said that the nature of a person is hard to change, even though the world may change. For someone like Master Qin, who has lived for over two hundred and sixty years, it would be harder to change his nature than to move mountains and seas.

The incident five years ago caused Master Qin to be injured, but it did not reach the point where it could change a person's nature.

According to Master Qin's character, encountering such a thing would only make him angry and strengthen his determination to restore Qingfeng Sect. How could it be like this?

However, there was nothing more to say to Master Qin. Lin Qing later discussed with Senior Hua, but they couldn't figure out the reason behind Master Qin's actions.

The only advantage of the merger was that in the future, with the two sects combined, Zhao Country would be more united against the beast tide.

Back at the Lin family mountain, Lin Qing called Lin Xuzhe and asked him if he had any thoughts on this matter. Although he appeared to be asking Lin Xuzhe, it was actually directed at Qin Rou behind him.

However, Lin Xuzhe shook his head and said, "Dad, I'm not sure either. This matter came too suddenly. I had no idea about Qin Rou since the last time we met. She has been busy ever since, and now I don't know."

Lin Qing nodded and said, "If there is a chance, pay more attention to this matter."

"Dad, I understand," Lin Xuzhe nodded.

It's not surprising that Lin Qing said this. The matter is too strange. In the blink of an eye, a major force in Zhao Country has merged and disappeared. Anyone would have to think about it.

Speaking of Lin Xuzhe, after talking with Lin Qing, it took a whole month before he met Qin Rou.

Lin Xuzhe and Qin Rou were of similar age, both over one hundred and sixty years old. However, since Lin Xuzhe broke through to the mid-stage of Foundation Building in the ancient ruins, he has been stagnant in his cultivation for these years. Qin Rou, on the other hand, has reached the peak of Foundation Building and is only one step away from the Violet Mansion.

Compared to Qin Rou's still radiant expression, Lin Xuzhe showed signs of aging.

This was not a change in appearance, but a natural expression. In the cultivation world, there are various elixirs that can preserve one's youthful appearance, but these elixirs can only maintain one's appearance. After reaching a certain age, temperament becomes the most important thing.

Even if two twins of the same age who have both taken elixirs to preserve their appearance, the difference in temperament would make them look vastly different.

Perhaps one appears young, while the other clearly shows the ravages of time.

This is the case with Lin Xueze and Qin Rou. Lin Xueze's appearance hasn't changed much, but his heart has aged. So, compared to Qin Rou, they don't look like a couple, but more like a father and daughter. In addition, a few years ago, Lin Xueze developed a few strands of white hair due to practicing a certain technique, which further accentuates the difference.

This white hair, Lin Qing doesn't have it at all. Actually, for cultivators, it's not a problem at all.

There are too many elixirs that can turn white hair black, or black hair white.

The former is to make oneself look younger, as everyone has a desire to be beautiful. The latter is to make oneself appear different, so that younger generations will show more respect to their elders, which is why some intentionally take them. Or it could be for the purpose of disguising oneself, and so on.

After Lin Xueze's white hair appeared, he also took elixirs, but they didn't work at all, so he stopped taking them.

Qin Rou had noticed it long ago, but after pulling out a few strands and seeing that they not only didn't decrease but increased, she didn't dare to pull them out anymore.

When the two of them met, they didn't say much and immediately ignited a passionate fire.

Before long, as he looked at Qin Rou begging beneath him, Lin Xueze suddenly had a thought. So what if he had achieved Foundation Building perfection, or even if he became a Purple Mansion cultivator in the future? In the end, he would still be suppressed by me.

But he didn't continue thinking about it.

What's the use of thinking about such things? It's just self-deception.

After it was over, Lin Xueze thought about the question Lin Qing asked him and spoke up, "Rou'er, you've been busy during this period."

Qin Rou smiled gently, "Yes, with the merger of the two sects, there are many things to attend to. I am now an elder and have many responsibilities. I have to handle the disciples' registration and the merging of cultivation techniques."

Lin Xueze nodded. As for the elder position Qin Rou mentioned, it wasn't the one she originally held in the Qingfeng Sect, but rather a position as an elder in the Xianxia Sect after the merger. It held real power and had a great deal to do with her own strength and the relationship with the Sect Master Qin.

Lin Xueze continued, "Rou'er, to be honest, I still find it sudden that your two sects are merging all of a sudden. And after the merger, the name of the Qingfeng Sect has disappeared. Does that mean there will be no more Qingfeng Sect in the future?"

Upon hearing Lin Xueze's words, a hint of sadness flashed in Qin Rou's eyes, but she quickly smiled and said, "Now we are facing a beast tide, and my grandfather is injured. This is something we have to do. If we don't, the Qingfeng Sect will face great difficulties in the future. Taking the initiative to merge now can also bring many benefits. It's a good thing for the disciples of the Qingfeng Sect. As for the name, it's not a big deal."

"I see," Lin Xueze said, but his doubts grew even stronger.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Xueze said, "But in my opinion, after the merger, it won't be long before your Qingfeng Sect is completely assimilated by the Xianxia Sect. In the future, if your grandfather has any mishaps, what's the difference between this and when the Wuji Sect was annihilated? I originally thought that the Qingfeng Sect was the strongest sect, but I never expected it to be swallowed up by the originally weakest Xianxia Sect. I really didn't expect it to turn out like this."

After Lin Xueze finished speaking, Qin Rou was somewhat moved, but after a moment, she regained her composure and said seriously to Lin Xueze, "Xueze, my grandfather told me that in the face of things, we must remain calm and not be impatient. The world is ever-changing, and what seems like a good thing may not necessarily be good, and what seems like a bad thing may not necessarily be bad. Often, it is only after a long time has passed that we can truly know whether something is good or bad, and only then can we make a true judgment."

Upon hearing these words, Lin Xueze's heart skipped a beat, but he didn't show it. He just smiled and nodded, "You're right. It's not for us to judge right and wrong after we're gone."

"It's not for us to judge right and wrong after we're gone?"

(End of this chapter)