"Finally, down the mountain."
Lin Fei wore the disciple uniform of the Nine Profound Sect.
A fast horse was under his thighs,
and he carried a thick-bladed large saber on his back.
A standard martial world look.
The fast horse was rented from the Nine Profound Sect,
and had to be returned after returning to the sect.
As for the Nine Profound Sect disciple uniform,
it had great significance.
Within a several hundred-li radius around here,
the Nine Profound Sect was undisputedly the biggest power.
Neither the underworld nor the government dared easily provoke the Nine Profound Sect.
Therefore, wearing this outfit,
Lin Fei could avoid a lot of trouble.
Following the route from his memory,
Lin Fei always took official roads.
Even if it meant walking further, he preferred official roads.
The world was not peaceful now.
If he took shortcuts through small paths,
he might encounter many powerful people.
It was his first time going down the mountain,
so he was very cautious.
Lin Fei traveled on official roads by day,
and rested in inns in large towns at night.
Because of Lin Fei's cautious behavior,
nothing happened along the way.
Lin Fei soon returned to Zhoushan Mansion city.
He remembered the Lin Family lived there,
and they were wealthy merchants.
Quickly, Lin Fei rushed straight to Lin Residence.
"Finally back."
Looking at Lin Residence,
Lin Fei finally relaxed.
He had been on edge during the journey for days.
Only back home could he truly rest.
"You… you are the second young master?"
A servant of Lin Residence carefully looked at Lin Fei,
finally recognizing him.
"Lin Shiyi, don't you recognize the young master?"
Lin Fei smiled.
This servant was born in the Lin Family household,
a servant for generations,
and grew up with Lin Fei.
Of course Lin Fei recognized him.
"Ah? It really is the second young master. You… you really came back?"
Lin Shiyi was overjoyed.
The Lin Family servants immediately ran into Lin Residence shouting,
"Master, Madam, the first young master and second young master have returned."
"What? The second young master is back?"
"Is it Lin Fei?"
Lin's Father and Lin's Mother quickly came upon hearing the news.
Lin Fei entered the living room and saw his parents.
Lin's Father was somewhat plump and looked fair-skinned.
Lin's Mother dressed as a noble lady.
Lin Fei knelt before his parents and respectfully bowed,
"Your son is unfilial, greetings to father and mother."
Lin's Mother shed some tears,
"It's been three years. Good, good, at least you're back."
However, Lin's Father had some worries in his eyes despite his joy.
"Second son, you finally came back."
At this moment, a well-dressed young man entered.
Next to him was a beautiful young woman.
"Brother!"
Lin Fei respectfully called out.
This elegant man was Lin Fei's elder brother, Lin Wen,
a few years older.
He helped Lin's Father manage the family business at Lin Residence.
"Who is this..."
Lin Fei could not help but ask about the young woman beside his brother.
"That is your sister-in-law."
"Greetings, sister-in-law."
Lin Fei understood.
This was his elder brother's wife.
"Brother, when did you get married? Why didn't you write to tell me?"
Lin Fei was surprised.
His elder brother was not much older,
yet already married.
Lin's Father cleared his throat and said,
"Lin Fei, you have been cultivating diligently in the Nine Profound Sect.
We didn't want to disturb you, so we did not tell you about your elder brother's marriage."
"He just got married six months ago."
"Your sister-in-law is the legitimate daughter of Master Lu from Zhoushan Mansion."
Lin Fei nodded.
Master Lu was a scholar who had turned to business after failing the imperial exams.
He was quite wealthy in Zhoushan Mansion.
"Lin Fei, your father has something to ask."
"According to the Nine Profound Sect rules, if one does not meet their requirements within three years, they are expelled."
"Now you have come down the mountain. Is it because..."
As Lin's Father's words fell,
the atmosphere in the hall tightened.
This was a big deal!
The Nine Profound Sect was an undisputed giant.
Especially in this era,
martial arts reigned supreme.
Even officials had to show deference to the Nine Profound Sect.
Many matters in Zhoushan Mansion needed the Nine Profound Sect's help.
Being able to stay in the Nine Profound Sect
was the greatest matter for a wealthy merchant family like the Lin Family.
They sent Lin Fei to the Nine Profound Sect
with great expectations.
If he was expelled,
it would be a disgrace to the Lin Family.
Even the smile on Lin Wen's face was somewhat forced.
Lin Fei realized something.
Only three years had passed,
yet his elder brother looked much older.
His eyes revealed a hint of fatigue.
"Father, brother, is something wrong with our family?"
Lin Fei did not answer immediately but asked in return.
"No major issue."
His brother smiled.
However, Lin's father waved his hand and slumped into a chair.
Slowly he said,
"Wen'er, Lin Fei is your younger brother. It's good that he came down the mountain this time and can help you with the business."
"Lin Fei, over these three years, my health and energy have declined. So I gradually handed the business over to your elder brother."
Lin Fei said nothing.
He understood his father's meaning.
This was to affirm Lin Wen's position
as the heir of Lin Residence.
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