Lin Feng did not realize that Ying Tianqing had already engaged in a subtle contest with some people at the table.
At Hua He's gesture, he led Ying Tianqing to sit beside Hua Yu.
It was Hua Yu's first time meeting Ying Tianqing, and she also sized him up with surprise a few times.
"Lin Feng, my son-in-law, introduce your elder brother to everyone. We haven't met him yet!" Hua He gestured.
"This is my newly recognized elder brother, named Ying Tianqing," Lin Feng introduced.
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's expression turned somewhat strange.
"Son-in-law, wasn't that elder brother of yours a Taoist priest? Could it be that this isn't the same person, but someone you just met?" Hua He sensed something from Lin Feng's words.
"That's right, it's not the same person. The one you're talking about is Duan Liang, who is also my elder brother," Lin Feng explained.
Only then did everyone realize, so the rumored expert hadn't come! Hua He was a little disappointed, having originally intended to brag with Duan Liang's presence, but the man hadn't come.
"Since they are both your elder brothers, could it be that this brother Ying Tianqing is also an expert?" Ji Zhengchun couldn't help but ask out of curiosity. He was truly too interested in Ying Tianqing; Ying Tianqing gave him a feeling of being like a calm, clear spring. He couldn't sense any martial aura from Ying Tianqing, yet when he tried to probe with his aura, he couldn't. This was truly bizarre.
"It has nothing to do with you. It's best not to ask too many questions. My elder brother has a bad temper, and if he gets angry, I fear you won't be able to handle it," Lin Feng said, seeing the ulterior motives of everyone present, and thus did not give Ji Zhengchun a friendly reception.
"You little brat, how are you speaking to Brother Ji? What do you mean by 'can't ask'? As an elder, is it wrong to care about your connections?" "You little fellow, why do you have no manners? Did your father-in-law not tell you to be respectful to your elders?" Before Ji Zhengchun could get angry, Hua Hai retorted at Lin Feng irritably.
Ji Zhengchun was, after all, a big figure in the Ji family and a fifth-ranked expert on the Heavenly Ranking. How could he endure such humiliation! Seeing the furious Hua Hai, Lin Feng smiled, "Uncle Hua Hai, I've already been very respectful to you. It's you who insisted on prying into other people's privacy. Do you think your questioning is showing respect to me?"
"What do you mean, you brat? You can't even be told a couple of things?" "What, with your elder brother backing you up, you don't even put the people at our table in your eyes?" Hua Hai was eager for Lin Feng to make a fool of himself and deliberately provoked him.
"Yes, I really don't put you in my eyes. I call you Uncle out of respect; without respect, what are you?" Lin Feng retorted fiercely at Hua Hai. With so many trump cards now, why should he show deference to others! Little did they know, after Lin Feng said this, everyone present was stunned. Including Liu Yuan and Hua Yu, no one expected Lin Feng to openly retort at Hua Hai. Hua Hai was also taken aback for a moment, but then quickly grinned sinisterly, "Dad, do you see? This is your second son's good son-in-law. He completely disregards me, his uncle, and even disregards you. I think this kid doesn't have the guts; it must be Second Brother's idea?" Hua Hai pointed the spearhead at Hua He.
"No, no, it has nothing to do with others. I simply consider you a fart, so stop using me as an excuse." Lin Feng wagged his finger, not wanting to be a pawn for Hua Hai to exploit.
"You little brat, shut your damn mouth!" "Everyone at this table is your elder. If you don't want to shame my Hua family, get lost!" Hua Hai was furious, feeling his dignity severely challenged.
"Alright Lin Feng, say a few less words." "This is Ji Zhengchun, your Uncle Ji, and this is Immortal Crane True Person. Both are highly respected seniors, don't lose your composure!" Hua He, seeing that the situation was about to escalate, immediately reminded him.
Lin Feng, for Hua Yu's sake, still gave Hua He face and obediently shut his mouth. Lin Zhongtian watched the ill-mannered Lin Feng from the side, his teeth itching with hatred. Although he had heard long ago that Lin Feng was arrogant and conceited, seeing it firsthand still greatly surprised Lin Zhongtian. Lin Feng was simply too arrogant, boundlessly so. How could such a rebellious son return to the Lin family?
Just then, as if pouring salt on the wound, Hua He said, "Lin Feng, since you're here, go and greet your parents." "Your father has already told us that he will take you home in front of us today." "You have a hard life, always drifting alone. Now you finally have a home. Uncle wishes you well," Hua He said with a smile.
"Feng'er, why aren't you quickly greeting your father? Your grandfather and grandmother are waiting for you to come home," Wang Huixin reminded him excitedly. Lin Feng looked at the expectant Wang Huixin, then at the grim-faced Lin Zhongtian and the venomous-eyed Lin Zhen, and found it laughable.
"Mom, in the Lin family, I only recognize you and Grandpa and Grandma. The others have nothing to do with me." "As for the Lin family, it's really nothing in my eyes. Why should I humble myself and cause myself trouble!" "Also, Lin Zhongtian, you are not my father. My father died long ago!" Lin Feng stared at Lin Zhongtian, his eyes filled with unerasable hatred. He couldn't forget how he had lived his past twenty years, nor could he forget how indifferent Lin Zhongtian had been to him, and how he had indulged Lin Zhen in pushing him to a dead end!
Bang! As Lin Feng's words fell, Lin Zhongtian could no longer maintain his composure and slammed the table, rising to his feet. "Rebellious son! I said he wasn't my son, and as expected, this brat is full of defiance. I, Lin Zhongtian, am making it clear today, if you brat want to return to the Lin family, it will only be over my dead body!" Lin Zhongtian was furious. With Immortal Crane True Person supporting him, he originally had some authority. Now, after Lin Feng's disruption, he had lost all face.
"Whether you live or die has nothing to do with me. Shut your mouth." Lin Feng retorted at Lin Zhongtian.
"You scoundrel, I'll beat you to death!" Lin Zhongtian's eyes turned red with rage, and he swung his palm fiercely towards Lin Feng. How could Lin Feng let Lin Zhongtian slap him? He flickered and appeared behind Lin Zhongtian, raising his fist to punch him.
"Little brat, you dare!" Immortal Crane True Person saw this and waved his large hand, blocking Lin Feng with a surge of true qi. Lin Zhongtian regained his senses and looked at Lin Feng, who was about to strike him. Lin Zhongtian couldn't believe his eyes.
"Son beating father, do you want to be struck by lightning?" Lin Zhongtian was truly going mad with anger.
"You are not my father, so striking you is not filial impiety." "Lin Zhongtian, you indulged Lin Zhen in trying to kill me before. Do you deserve to be called a father?" "Don't talk about striking you; I truly wish I could cut you into a thousand pieces right now!" Lin Feng's eyes were filled with intense killing intent. An immeasurable ferocity radiated from his body, like a maddened beast. That murderous gaze actually made Lin Zhongtian's spine chill.
"Feng'er, no, Mom begs you, stop fooling around, okay!" Wang Huixin cried, hugging Lin Feng's arm and pleading earnestly. Throughout history, has there ever been a father and son who turned against each other and wished to kill each other?
"Mom, stay away from this beast. He even dared to try and kill Dad; he's no longer human." Lin Zhen roared angrily, making a move to pull Wang Huixin away.
"Get lost, take your filthy hands away!" "Lin Zhen, I didn't manage to kill you last time, but that doesn't mean I've let you off!" Lin Feng blocked Lin Zhen, saying with killing intent.