When Lin Fei was sent to the Nine Profound Sect,
this arrangement was already set in stone.
Lin Fei would learn martial arts,
while Lin Wen would inherit the family business,
managing it to provide resources for Lin Fei's training.
"But in the past year or two, the world has grown more chaotic,
bandits and thieves are everywhere."
"Our Lin Family has its own escort agency,
but last year, Master Bai's health deteriorated,
and he could no longer escort caravans."
"Our Lin Family's merchant caravans have been in trouble since then.
Almost every time they go out, they suffer losses,
sometimes very severe ones."
"Master Bai was a Body Refinement Level Five expert,
and had a great reputation in both the lawful and unlawful worlds."
"So, with Master Bai escorting, our caravans were usually safe."
"But now the escort agency lacks anyone to take charge."
"As for finding other Body Refinement Level Four or above warriors,
we don't trust them, fearing they might steal the goods themselves."
"Also, those strangers may not be able to keep bandits in check on the road."
"Gradually, our Lin Family's business is struggling."
"Fortunately, Master Lu is related to us by marriage,
and thanks to your sister-in-law's pleas to Master Lu,
we now have some business cooperation with him,
so the Lin Family can barely hold on."
"But if this problem isn't solved, the Lin Family's situation will worsen."
Lin Fei saw his elder brother and unconsciously held his sister-in-law's hand.
It was clear that although newlywed, their relationship was deep.
So his sister-in-law had helped the Lin Family so much.
"Brother, the family is so difficult now,
but why hasn't my monthly allowance been reduced at all?"
Lin Fei received one thousand taels of silver monthly in the Nine Profound Sect.
That was definitely not a small sum.
In three years, that would be nearly forty thousand taels of silver!
Given the current state of the Lin Family,
this forty thousand taels could ease their urgent needs.
Elder brother smiled slightly:
"Second brother, you are training in the Nine Profound Sect.
Our whole family pins its hopes on you.
No matter how difficult things are at home, your allowance will not be reduced!"
Lin Fei felt touched inside.
"Father, I understand what you mean."
"With the world chaotic, our Lin Family's caravans dare not leave Zhoushan Mansion lightly."
"Before, with Master Bai's escort, the caravans were better off.
It's not that Master Bai's strength was truly overwhelming,
but because he had mixed in the lawful and unlawful worlds for decades,
his reputation was broad,
so many bandits showed him respect."
"But now that Master Bai's health is poor and he can't personally escort caravans,
those bandits won't spare our caravans just because of the escort agency's name."
Lin's Father nodded:
"Yes, that's exactly it.
A single Body Refinement Level Four or Five expert can't achieve what Master Bai did,
making bandits show respect."
"Father, let's put that aside for now. I will think of a solution."
"You will think of a solution? Lin Fei, you..."
Lin Fei no longer hid the truth and spoke straightforwardly:
"Father, who said I was expelled?
I came down the mountain on my own to do tasks.
Just a few days ago, I officially reached Body Refinement Level Four
and can stay in the Nine Profound Sect."
"Ah? Is that... true?"
Lin's Father, Lin's Mother, and elder brother Lin Wen
all showed a hint of surprise and joy on their faces.
"Of course it's true. Here is my badge..."
Lin Fei took out his Nine Profound Sect badge.
It showed his certification as Body Refinement Level Four.
"Hahaha, second brother, I knew you could do it!"
Elder brother laughed loudly.
He had been under immense pressure lately.
The entire burden of the Lin Family was on his shoulders.
Now Lin Fei had become a Body Refinement Level Four expert,
and was still an outer disciple of the Nine Profound Sect.
At least Lin Wen could feel more confident,
no longer acting so cautiously and nervously.
That feeling was truly unpleasant.
Lin's father was overjoyed and prepared good food and wine.
Lin Fei did not return to his room until very late.
"Phew..."
Lin Fei sighed deeply.
Learning of the Lin Family's predicament
made him somewhat troubled.
This trip back was partly for tasks,
but the real purpose was to get money.
However, with the Lin Family in such a state,
how could he take money?
Knock knock knock.
Before Lin Fei lay down to sleep,
there was a knock on the door.
Lin Fei opened the door.
"Brother? So late, you..."
Lin Fei was surprised.
It was elder brother Lin Wen.
Lin Wen patted Lin Fei's shoulder and handed over a stack of silver notes:
"Second brother, here are thirty thousand taels of silver. Use it sparingly."
"Father, mother, and your sister-in-law were here earlier,
so some things were inconvenient to say."
"I know you martial artists consume many resources.
This more than ten thousand taels of silver may not be much,
but it is all the Lin Family can currently gather."
"Brother, thirty thousand taels of silver? Is the Lin Family no longer doing business?"
Lin Fei was shocked.
"Don't be so surprised.
The Lin Family's business money, I definitely cannot touch."
"But father has been great for many years,
and now the family assets are in my hands.
These silver notes are some treasured items father liked when young.
I sold them off.
Rest assured, it won't affect the Lin Family business."
"Brother, this..."
Lin Fei was deeply moved.
His elder brother had cared for him since childhood.
Even though they had grown up, their bond remained strong.
"Alright, stop being so sentimental.
Go rest now.
If you're really moved, then strive to become a Body Refinement Level Seven or even Acquired Realm expert as soon as possible!"
"Then, just by showing your name, who would dare trouble the Lin Family?
Your brother can run the business with confidence."
After saying this, Lin Wen left.
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