Chapter 95: Day 86-147 Lin Family Tourney Part 1
Lin Yin sat in the chair, looking miserable. She was, after all, not very happy with everything going on still. A man stood up, announcing everything. It was her father, Lin Zhanyun. The man was charismatic as he played to the crowd and what they wanted.
In hindsight, this were she got it from. But at least her terms were agreed to, and her father didn't cause to much trouble. She didn't want to kill him after all. Her clan members were changing slowly already from interacting with those of the Azure Feather Family.
She was just to busy to notice it all this time.
"Today is the date of my daughter's martial contest! I thank everyone in advance for turning up today! I, Lin Zhanyun, at this moment represent the whole Lin clan of Blue Carp Town in welcoming you all here!"
People murmured, taking in his words. Many influential families were around in the place thinking about how they were about to get an enormous reward after their disciples took the win. As well as the prize of the Lin clan to.
Lin Yin was the most outstanding genius in the Lin Clan currently. Yet here they were pimping her out in the guise of the tournament after she refused to be married off earlier. But the clan was all smiles as the Patriarch spread the word she will marry the winner of the contest.
"Why is the Lin Clan in such a rush to get the daughter married off anyway?" A local asked, thinking this was odd. "I mean, why not wait a little longer for her to develop?"
"Oh, it is because of her pops." Another local said, knowing a few details more than others. "Lin Zhanyun tried to marry Lin Yin off to the Thunder family of Divine Ancestor City, but Lin Yin rejected it. Created a big old fuss before the contest was in the works this year."
"Ah, a bit of a shit heel of dad, it seems. But he has such a pretty face." A female cultivator said. "I wonder what he will do if the Patriarch Xinghe take over the place soon?"
The rumor was long since spread that was taking place. Liang Yu purchased of properties and taking over as well caused people to wonder who would win out in the end.
"In the end, he could only resort to the contest to fix this up. The reason why she is so downcast today and so irritable lately I imagine. Heard she barely smiles anymore. The looks of it even force the smile she has." The locals felt sad thinking about it. "Even turning into a smug brat lashing out at people at times."
"Got to love gossip." Liang Yu muttered. Behind him was the Liger. Even reducing its size it was about the size of a Bengal tiger. Liang Naveed and Navid were not to far away from them talking with the locals. "Gu Kazi how goes the betting with Liang Jian?"
"Haa, not so good." Brushing his hair back, the Dragon Martial Artist rather be out training then watching the fights take place. "Once they heard Xinghe was participating they changed up real quick."
"Maybe get him to throw the fight to win big?" Liang Jian came over with a smile. All he received was a glare as an answer.
"Hmm, that is something to think about. If I was hurt for money real bad." Ye Xinghe heard everything and joke with a smile. "The very notion I would lose makes me feel funny though."
"For the sake of their own clan's standing, they marry off the children to obtain a higher position." Liang Yu scowled a little. "The Eternal Heaven Family that big An Xueyun belongs to even considers it an honor to do so. Damn them!"
"Easy there, that won't happen." Ye Yue said consoling him. "She is strong and won't let that happen. Plus we got her back this time around."
A few looked at her oddly but didn't voice anything. Chucking it up to something else.
"Maybe have her come down here to wait with you?" Ye XInghe teased. "Get Xia Yuning to come down as well. I am sure they rather not be up there with the other Nobles anyway."
There the nobles sat, members openly discussed the competition as well as the change in the town. The Zhao Family members already losing most of their footing thanks to pressure from other families and Ye Xinghe killing the Patriarch.
Seeing the betting done against Ye Xinghe, the favor of a few other fighters were high.
Members of the Phoenix Feather Family were there but mostly to try and speak with Huyan Yong who arrived with a few others.
Members of the Heavenly Star Academy arrived for the school break time. Old Xu himself was in attendance with Lin Yi.
"Humph!" Zhao Yan caught Ye Xinghe looking at Lin Yin. 'I will make you pay for what you did to my father!' Feeling more confident, a smug smile appeared on his face. 'Lei Hong, I will let him soften him up for to finish off afterward. This is the only use he has!'
After paying off a few in the Lin clan, Zhao Yan was confident in making his moves in the open after a few rounds were to finish.
Lei Hong kinda emphasized thunder. He was arrogant without trying and standing proudly. The bracers on his hand thick and powerful. His purple cape had a little thunderbolt on it. His hair was wild like a savage.
His uncle Lei Shui had instructed him recently with new knowledge gained from his exchange with Liang Yu. The young man's talent was extraordinary but not enough to cause concern for Ye Xinghe.
"I'll explain the rules of the martial contest, everyone has just one chance, and falling off the stage means that you lost." Lin Zhanyun waved a hand around the crowd getting the attention of the unruly and bored. "The one who stands undefeated at the end will then qualify to challenge my daughter Lin Yin if she deems it necessary."
Lin Yin kept a passive look on her face. The matters may determine her future in the open but behind closed doors, and overall she had the power. As long as Ye Xinghe was honest with her, that is.
'If I would have cultivated just a little more when getting, I would have made a successful breakthrough and could have maneuvered a little more bargaining power this morning with my father!' Lin Yin gripped her hands tight enough to break the skin. 'Haa, maybe I should trust just a little more?'
Next to her were Mo Yu and Ying Lu. Posied to help protect her win in case the nobles acted up.
"I at this moment announce that the contest.." Lin Zhanyun gestured towards a member of the clan next to a gong. "..has begun!"
*Bong!* The gong was struck hard and echoed loud. At the beginning, some impressive fighters went in, duking it out.
A few nobles moved in the area to make moves. Those under orders by the Dark Moon Family. They were some of the most vital elders. The force would have been intimidating two months ago but not now.
Liang Naveed and Navid moved over with a few people following them. Frowns on their faces.
"Alright, what is the problem?" Liang Yu asked quickly. The expression clued him that something was amiss. They spoke lowly and did hold anything back. Xinghe looked over to them with a questioning look.
"It is the Eternal Heaven Family, they have sent some people looking for An Xueyun and someone else they said. Causing a little ruckus with the soldiers on patrol." Liang Naveed was heated as he didn't like the intention of this. They were way to aggressive in this search. "Two of our people were already injured."
"We will take care of this. The assassins are yours to deal with." Liang Yu frowned but this was just what he needed to speed up his recovery. The Liger purring as it was ready to cut loose itself. "Settle down."
He gave a pet to the head as they moved out. Liang Jian remained with a few others to make sure the weaker members weren't killed or injured they just recruited.
Those that moved on Ye Xinghe didn't have a chance as he just pushed out with the Heart Method finding each of them. Concentrating Frost Air Body, he waited as they took controlled breaths breathing in his qi.
They were surrounded from all sides ready to make a move. A few people looking in interest but they were not ready for what happened next.
"Ahhh." Xinghe stretched and gave a yawn. In the body of each of the would-be killers, they sprouted icicles out of their bodies and collapsed to the ground dead. "Take the bodies away."
Members of the Azure Feather Family did so easily. Dressed like regular people with make up, to change features, it would be difficult to discern them in the crowds.
'That show of force was very impressive.' Lin Zhanyun thought to himself. He looked over at some of the other family heads that stared at Ye Xinghe with interest. 'If he wins, it will bring great prestige and power over Blue Carp Town.'
Some had been at the academy during the tournament and only thought they need to be wary of Liang Yu. But Ye Xinghe stood unbothered and seem to command away about them that they knew of.
"The Dark Moon family has quite a member in the subsidiary families." One of the Phoenix Feather Family voiced. Trying to take a dig at the Dark moon Family that did not work in the least. "I wonder how strong he will become in the future?"
"Who knows how a "student" of the Heavenly Star Academy will devlop." Old Xu cut in. Reminding that Ye Xinghe was belonged to the academy and not the Dark Moon Family. "Such a promising future can't be wasted on the Azure Feather Family after all."
"I agree vice-principal." Lin Yi chimed in. "Xinghe just wants to help his family out a little the same as Liang Yu. But their families won't be able to contain such heroes."
"Humph!" The Dark Moon elder was unable to get a word in. Other families taking note how forceful the Academy was acting. "They are still people of the Dark Moon Family! They do not get to make those decisions themselves!"
"Oh, who is gonna force them to do anything?" Xia Yuning stood up staring the man down. Her eyes were sharp and intimidating. The North Guards behind her did not have to act at all. "I think you forget they are free people and not slaves!"
As events spiraled in that section, Ye Xinghe became bored and wanted to finish up so he could go join in the fights outside the town before it heated up.
"Alright.. anyone thinks they can beat me, come on in at once!" Hitting each and everyone in the town, the blatant provocation was there. "You can even come all at once!" His eyes flaring in power as said something else. "Did I mention it is to the death?!"
CREATORS' THOUGHTS 
Magmatide
Magmatide Status: Ye Xinghe Health:1900 Qi: 6000
Power: 36 Defense: 38
Willpower: 34 Intellect: 36
Connection: 212
Flame Vortex Frost Phoenix: 5th Heavenly Layer
Demonic Star Martial Arts: 5th Heavenly Layer
Air Beast Martial Arts: 5th Heavenly Layer
Dragon Martial Arts: 5th Heavenly Layer
Heart Method: 4th tech level
Frost Air Body: 5th tech level
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