Ten Thousand Dragons Technique-Chapter 25: Begging for Mercy on Their Knees

Outside the Lin Family residence, two figures stood there: Clan Leader Sun and Sun Tian. They had come to apologize and seek Lin Xuan’s forgiveness, but they couldn’t even get past the gate. The two could only stand outside as passersby saw the scene and began to discuss it in whispers.

"Damn, isn’t that the Sun Family’s clan leader and young master? Why are they standing here?"

"Do you even have to ask? They’re obviously here to apologize and make amends."

"But from the looks of it, Young Master Lin isn’t forgiving them."

"Hmph. After all the terrible things they’ve done, bullying Young Master Lin time and again, how could he possibly forgive them so easily?"

"If it were me, I wouldn’t forgive them either."

The crowd continued to chatter as the entire Cloud Sea City’s attention was focused on the situation.

「Lin Family.」

Lin Xuan was silently cultivating. He had two days left before he was to head to the Heavenly Dao Academy, and before then, he wanted to consolidate his cultivation level. He also wanted to see if there was any way to improve his strength.

Lin Xuan entered the Great Emperor Ring, found the big black dog, and asked, "Besides the Nine-layered Sword Technique, are there any other Martial Arts?"

"Yes," the big black dog replied. "You’re now a Martial Artist with Spiritual Power condensed inside you. When you reach the next realm, you’ll become a Martial General. At that time, you’ll need to open Spirit Veins in your body, which requires a Cultivation Technique."

"What kind of Cultivation Technique?" Lin Xuan asked eagerly.

"The inheritance left behind by the Great Emperor," the big black dog said. "The Ultimate Ten Thousand Dragons Diagram! It’s a supreme Divine Technique created by the Great Emperor himself—the most advanced Cultivation Technique there is."

Lin Xuan was filled with anticipation. He was now an Eighth Grade Martial Artist and would soon become a Ninth Grade Martial Artist. After that came the Martial General Realm, at which point he could begin cultivating the Ultimate Ten Thousand Dragons Diagram. For now, what he needed to do was improve his cultivation as much as possible.

Lin Xuan continued his cultivation.

A day later, the Grand Elder came to find him. The Sun family father and son were still standing outside the residence, and he asked Lin Xuan what should be done about them.

"Let’s go have a look." Lin Xuan stopped cultivating and walked outside. It was time to settle things with the Sun Family once and for all.

When Lin Xuan emerged, the Sun father and son were so excited they nearly burst into tears. Standing there, they had been subjected to the pointing and gossiping of countless people, losing all face. Sun Tian wished he could find a hole to crawl into and hide. But he couldn’t run away; he could only wait for Lin Xuan’s forgiveness. Just when he thought the wait would be endless, Lin Xuan finally appeared.

"Greetings, Young Master Lin." Clan Leader Sun hurriedly saluted with a fawning expression. He then turned to Sun Tian and bellowed, "You unfilial son, get over here and apologize to Young Master Lin this instant!"

Sun Tian shuffled over with his head hung low, his face flushed red. He was resentful, but he had no choice but to apologize. "I’m sorry, Young Master Lin. Everything before was my fault. I hope you can forgive me."

Lin Xuan stood with his hands clasped behind his back, looking down on Sun Tian without a word of forgiveness. Does he think a simple apology is enough to earn my forgiveness? It’s not that easy.

Seeing this, Clan Leader Sun slapped Sun Tian across the face. "You wretched son! Kneel and apologize!"

Sun Tian was knocked to the ground. He covered his face as he knelt and kowtowed, crying out, "Young Master Lin, I was wrong!" He kept his head bowed low, but a flicker of venomous hatred flashed in his eyes.

At this, Clan Leader Sun also spoke up. "Young Master Lin, it’s all my fault for failing to discipline my son properly. The boy was too arrogant and offended you. He knows his mistake now, and our Sun Family knows its mistake as well. Please give our family a chance. We will be sure to repay you handsomely."

Kneeling on the ground, Sun Tian repeated, "Young Master Lin, I’m sorry. I was wrong."

In the distance, countless people watched the scene unfold. When they saw this, they gasped in shock. Who could have imagined that the high and mighty Clan Leader Sun and his son would be in such a state—one bowing his head and the other kneeling on the ground? If they hadn’t seen it with their own eyes, they wouldn’t have believed it even if you beat them to death.

The Lin Family’s Grand Elder and the others were incredibly gratified. They had finally vented the anger they had been holding in. Let’s see if the Sun Family dares to act so arrogantly in the future!

Finally, Lin Xuan spoke. "Seeing as you’ve kowtowed and apologized, I can forgive you. However, while I can spare you from death, you can’t escape punishment. Cut off one of your arms."

"What?" Sun Tian’s head snapped up, his eyes wide with disbelief. He never expected that even after he had knelt, the other party would still not let him off, even demanding he sever his own arm. He roared, "Don’t you go too far!"

"What, you’re unwilling?" Lin Xuan sneered. "Fine, then I’ll break both of them!"

"No!" Clan Leader Sun rushed forward, his expression grave as if facing a powerful enemy.

"Thinking of making a move?" Lin Xuan sneered. "Even if I gave you ten times the courage, would you dare?"

Clan Leader Sun was seething with rage, but his face remained a mask of ingratiation. "How would I dare make a move against you, Young Master Lin? It’s just that my son, Tian, is an Alchemy Master. He needs his arms for alchemy in the future, so they cannot be broken."

"Oh?" Lin Xuan nodded. He looked at Sun Tian and said, "Then stand up."

"Thank you, Young Master Lin! Thank you!" Clan Leader Sun was ecstatic. Sun Tian also stood up, thinking the matter was finally over. He never imagined that Lin Xuan would suddenly strike, breaking one of his legs.

Sun Tian collapsed to the ground, clutching his leg and wailing in agony. Clan Leader Sun was stunned for a moment before he roared in fury, "Why?"

"Didn’t you say an Alchemy Master can’t have his arms broken? Fine, then I’ll break his leg instead. He doesn’t need his legs for alchemy, anyway."

"Now scram. Learn to be a decent person from now on. If I find out you’re bullying others again, don’t blame me for being ruthless." With that said, Lin Xuan turned and left.

News that Sun Tian had kowtowed in apology only to have his leg broken quickly spread throughout Cloud Sea City once more. The various families were all discussing it with great excitement.

"Sun Tian deserved it! He was so arrogant before. I was even bullied by him once," someone said.

Others commented with admiration, "Young Master Lin is so cool! I wish I could be as capable as him one day."

When the news reached the Liu Family, they were terrified. They found Liu Ruyue and asked, "Is there any chance you can reconcile with Lin Xuan?"

"It’s impossible." Liu Ruyue shook her head. She was filled with regret, but she knew that getting back together with Lin Xuan was completely out of the question.

Clan Leader Liu’s face darkened. "In that case, what use are you to us? Get out of the Liu Family! From this day forward, you are no longer one of us!"

"What? Grandpa, you can’t do this to me! Think of all the benefits I’ve brought to the family!" Liu Ruyue cried out in a panic.

She had obtained numerous benefits in the past, both from Lin Xuan and later from Sun Tian—things like the Gentle Breeze Sword Technique, as well as various Elixirs and other Martial Arts. Besides what she used for herself, she had given the rest to the family. And now, they were abandoning her.

"Hmph! You offended Young Master Lin. If you don’t leave, our entire family will suffer because of you," he retorted. "Ruyue, for the sake of the family, you must make this sacrifice."

With that, Clan Leader Liu personally cast Liu Ruyue out. Soon, news of Liu Ruyue’s expulsion from her family also spread throughout Cloud Sea City.

The various families were astonished. "That Liu Ruyue’s fate is truly miserable!"

"She deserves it. Who can she blame but herself for betraying Young Master Lin?"

"If she hadn’t betrayed Lin Xuan, she would probably be the most dazzling woman in all of Cloud Sea City right now."

When Lin Xuan heard this news, he merely snorted coldly. Neither Liu Ruyue nor Sun Tian were qualified to be his enemies any longer. His future opponents would be the top-tier geniuses of the Heavenly Dao Academy.

Heavenly Dao Academy, here I come!

「On this day, Lin Xuan set off for the Heavenly Dao Academy.」

Lin Xuan’s fame had already reached the Heavenly Dao Academy. Sun Tian’s older brother, Sun Hao, who was a Disciple at the academy, clenched his fists tightly. "Father, Little Brother, rest assured. I will get revenge for you."

In a certain palace within the Heavenly Dao Academy, an alchemical prodigy opened his eyes and snorted coldly. The Young Pill King? Hmph, some country bumpkin dares to call himself the Young Pill King?