Ch 103: Visitors from the Hidden Sect

A petite figure slowly walked out of Qing Yi’s room.

Nannan, her eyes still drowsy from sleep, stepped onto the ground with her small feet, making a soft “pat” sound.

She wore a light blue little jacket, her hair a bit messy, swaying slightly as she walked.

In a tender voice, still hoarse from just waking up, Nannan called out, “Daddy.”

Lin Tian, who was directing Pang Tong in chopping firewood, immediately stopped what he was doing upon hearing the call and looked back.

A smile instantly bloomed on his face. Lin Tian quickly strode over, bent down, and gently picked Nannan up.

“My little darling is awake.”

“Let’s wash your face first.”

Lin Tian said gently, placing Nannan on a stool.

He brought a basin of warm water and then soaked a towel, using it to wipe Nannan’s face.

After washing up, Lin Tian brought Nannan to the dining table.

He picked up a wooden spoon, preparing to feed Nannan porridge. However, Nannan shook her head, saying in a childish voice, “Daddy, I’m not hungry.”

Lin Tian said in surprise, “How can you not eat? How will you grow taller if you don’t eat? How will you be able to surpass Sun Wukong?”

“Your daddy has already made an agreement with Sun Wukong. Sun Wukong wants you to listen to Daddy, or else he won’t fight the White Bone Demon.”

“If you obediently drink your porridge, Daddy will continue to tell you the story of Sun Wukong fighting Lin Daiyu, how about that?”

As soon as Nannan heard about Sun Wukong, her eyes lit up and she said excitedly, “Okay, okay!”

Then, without Lin Tian feeding her, she picked up the spoon herself and started eating the porridge in large mouthfuls.

After eating for a while, Lin Tian looked at Nannan, recalling her recent unusual behavior, and doubts gradually arose in his heart. He asked softly, “Nannan, is Sister awake?”

Nannan shook her head, “No.”

Lin Tian: “Then can Nannan wake Sister up? Daddy wants to say a few words to her.”

Nannan muttered, “But Sister is asleep.”

Lin Tian frowned slightly and continued, “You can still wake her up even if she’s asleep.”

“Daddy is your daddy, and also her daddy. What’s wrong with waking up my daughter? You wake her up!”

“If you’re not obedient, Daddy will spank you, Sun Wukong said that if you’re not obedient, he won’t fight Lin Daiyu.”

“If he doesn’t fight Lin Daiyu, Daddy won’t be able to tell you Journey to the West anymore.”

Nannan pouted, looking unhappy, and replied, “Daddy, I called her, but Sister is still asleep, I can’t wake her up.”

After dawdling for a long time, Lin Tian gave up. Forget it, forget it, it’s not that she can’t be woken up, it’s probably that the other soul doesn’t want to see me.

Rebellious, absolutely rebellious.

According to the information given by the system, the other soul should be the reincarnation of some powerful being. How could someone like that, who was reincarnated with memories, call Lin Tian “Daddy”?

This kind of person definitely has arrogance. In Lin Tian’s view, they are rebellious to the core and can’t be kept around. If he could, he would really want to kick the other soul out.

Lin Tian chuckled to himself. No matter who you are, whether you’re an Immortal or a Ghost God, you can’t escape the karma of me being your daddy.

With the system, Nannan’s physical condition is clear at a glance. Currently, it seems that the two souls don’t have a primary or secondary distinction, so there’s no question of soul-snatching. It’s possible that there was a problem with reincarnation.

The two souls are combined together, you are me, and I am you, so how can there be any question of soul-snatching?

Lin Tian felt a headache coming on. This is difficult. Since it’s harmless, then I won’t interfere and let her be.

Lin Tian touched Nannan’s little head, his eyes gentle, “Almost four years old, calculating the time, her birthday is coming soon.”

“No matter what, I am your daddy, even if the King of Heaven comes, that won’t change.”

These words were clearly not meant for Nannan to hear.

Lin Tian had been in Great Liang for almost four years. If he hadn’t met Ghost Sword Sorrow, he probably would have frozen to death that winter.

Although it was Ghost Sword Sorrow who set up the situation from the beginning, it can’t be denied that without Ghost Sword Sorrow, Lin Tian wouldn’t have survived for more than a month.

Fortunately, everything is getting better. Only those who have experienced the abyss understand the value of light.

Just then, three people came to the courtyard gate.

Tang Chun led two men into the small courtyard. As soon as Tang Chun entered, he called out to Lin Tian and then strode in.

Lin Tian was teaching Nannan how to write. Seeing Tang Chun and the two men behind him, he was slightly stunned, “Why do you have time to find me?”

“Who are these two?”

Tang Chun pulled Lin Tian aside and then said softly, “These two are people from the Hidden Sect of the Tang Sect.”

Lin Tian was a little puzzled, “Hidden Sect?”

Tang Chun explained, “This Hidden Sect also has some history. I’ll tell you slowly, Brother Lin.”

Lin Tian nodded, “Tell me.”

Tang Chun: “A long time ago, the Tang Sect experienced many crises that threatened its existence. In order to preserve the lineage, they split off a portion of the people and made them the Hidden Sect.”

“One visible and one hidden. If the Tang Sect faces a crisis that threatens its existence, or if they are almost all dead, then they will emerge.”

“Turning from hidden to visible, and then taking over the Tang Sect. After that, they will split off a portion of the people again to re-form the Hidden Sect, and then go into seclusion.”

Tang Chun continued, “I suspect that there has been a major change in the Tang Sect recently, otherwise the Hidden Sect wouldn’t have emerged.”

“They came this time to ask about some things concerning Qing Yi’s father.”

Lin Tian thought for a moment, then made a decision, “Since that’s the case, then let them ask. This girl will find out sooner or later anyway. It’s the same whether she knows sooner or later.”

After Lin Tian knew their purpose, he greeted them with a smile, “Come, please sit down!”

“You two have come from afar, and I already know your purpose.”

“It’s okay to ask a few questions, but you have to tell me the reasons and consequences involved. Don’t give me riddles.”

“Otherwise, I won’t let you pass. Whether you can leave Qing Shui depends on whether your fate allows it.”

There was a hint of threat in Lin Tian’s words. The meaning was clear: you can ask, but you also have to tell me the cause and effect. I need to know what impact this matter has on me, or else you’ll see.

The two men were not angry. Tang Chun had already told them about Lin Tian when they came.

A mighty dragon can’t suppress a local snake. They didn’t want to offend Lin Tian either, so naturally they had to follow the rules.

One of them cupped his hands, “We know the rules. We’ll only ask a few questions and have no other intentions.”

At this time, Qing Yi was practicing her sword in the courtyard.

Her figure was graceful, and her face was beautiful but with a hint of determination.

She held the Ice Soul Sword in her hand. Between sword dances, internal energy surged, and a faint wisp of sword qi emanated, causing the surrounding air to vibrate slightly.

This sword technique was a unique cultivation method of the Tang Sect, called Phantom Shadow Sword Art, which Tang Chun had taught her.

Everyone noticed Qing Yi, especially the two men from the Hidden Sect. The two of them exchanged a glance, and one of them said, “A good seed.”

Lin Tian turned his head and called out, “Qing Yi, people from your hometown have come.”

“People from my hometown?” Qing Yi had a question mark on her face. She stopped practicing her sword and walked over in confusion.

Everyone was staring at her. Lin Tian pulled her over, “These two uncles want to ask you some things about your father. You can tell them the truth.”

“Don’t you want to know why your father ended up in such a state? They know.”

Hearing this, Qing Yi understood who these two were. Then, Qing Yi frowned slightly, her expression solemn.

The two men smiled, “We’ve come this time to only ask you one question. Did your father ever give you the handscroll on researching firearms?”