si-mexico Chapter 219 The Hidden Matters
Chapter 219 The Hidden Matters
After Lin Jingquan finished the apprenticeship ceremony, he happily went to find Ji Yun.
"Brother!" Lin Jingquan exclaimed joyfully.
"Shut up, I'm not your brother," Ji Yun said coldly, and left using a teleportation talisman.
Lin Jingquan's spirits plummeted, and he hung his head in despair. "Brother, why are you ignoring me?"
Afterwards, Lin Jingquan created several more "chance encounters," but Ji Yun avoided them all, as if he were avoiding a plague.
While Lin Jingquan was disappointed, he also discovered a serious problem—his brother was being bullied by the entire sect.
Whether they were inner disciples, outer disciples, or even menial disciples, they would all beat and kick Ji Yun and constantly insult him.
Ji Yun, however, never resisted and silently endured it all.
"Stop! Don't bully Brother Ji!" Lin Jingquan stepped forward and chased away the arrogant outer disciples. When he turned around and saw Ji Yun with blood streaming down his face, he felt as if his heart was being torn apart.
"Brother! Are you alright?" Lin Jingquan reached out his hand, wanting to help Ji Yun up.
"Snapped!"
A slap landed on his face, and Ji Yun said coldly, "I've told you, I'm not your brother, leave me alone."
After saying that, Ji Yun left without looking back.
Lin Jingquan covered his swollen face and burst into tears.
Why! Why did my brother treat him like this! He was just trying to help my brother.
"Father, why would Brother Ji do this?" After returning to the Lin family, Lin Jingquan immediately found Lin Ce and told him everything he had suffered at the Tianyan Sect.
Lin Ce remained silent. He still remembered Ji Yun's unwavering determination in helping Lin Jingquan withstand the family's punishment, and his care for Lin Jingquan—those were not fake.
Lin Ce was very good at judging people, and he felt that Ji Yun's behavior must have a reason.
"Xiao Quan, do you think Ji Yun is being bullied by the entire sect and doesn't fight back?"
"Yeah, that's why I wanted to help my brother. I didn't expect him to hit me! Waaah!" Lin Jingquan said in pain.
A thought flashed through Lin Ce's mind, which made him break out in a cold sweat.
Why would Shangguan Yu accept Ji Yun as his personal disciple? This matter itself is highly suspicious. Even if Ji Yun's talent is exceptional, it's impossible for Shangguan Yu to overlook Ji Yun's identity—Ji Yun is his elder brother's child. This would make Shangguan Yu very uncomfortable.
However, Shangguan Yu accepted Ji Yun as her disciple, yet allowed her subordinates to harm her own disciples. Ji Yun was not a coward; he would fight against injustice, but he did not resist the bullying by his disciples, indicating that he was unable to resist. This is because bullying Ji Yun was likely something that Shangguan Yu permitted and supported.
Thinking of this, Lin Ce shuddered.
The reason Shangguan Yu didn't come to save the Lin family back then was ultimately because her elder brother hadn't been close to her. Could she have harbored resentment out of love? If so, Ji Yun could very well become the target of revenge.
"Xiao Quan, don't try to protect Ji Yun. That will only make Sect Leader Shangguan target Ji Yun even more."
"Dad, what are you talking about?" Lin Jingquan was completely confused.
Lin Ce revealed his guess, which startled Lin Jingquan.
My brother is in such a terrible situation?!
"Then what should I do?"
"Just like doing business, to defeat a powerful enemy, you must have your own strength. You need to organize your own people within the Tianyan Sect in order to protect Ji Yun. Also, you can't openly oppose Shangguan Yu, or all your efforts will be in vain."
"Okay, I understand." Lin Jingquan nodded solemnly, having already made his plans.
“There’s one more thing you need to tell Ji Yun.” Lin Ce lowered his head in shame and said, “Back then, it was I who opened the box and released the demonic artifact, while my elder brother did nothing at all. Xiao Quan, tell Ji Yun the truth; he has the right to know.”
"Father, don't lie to me!" Lin Jingquan took a step back and fell to the ground.
"The Lin family doesn't lie."
"Then why did you frame your uncle back then?"
Lin Ce fell silent, then said weakly, "I'm sorry, it's Father's fault, but I have my reasons for doing this."
"Father!" Lin Jingquan cried out in anguish, but seeing Lin Ce's pale face, he ultimately did not utter any harsh words.
Upon returning to the sect, Lin Jingquan secretly sought out Ji Yun and shared Lin Ce's conjecture with him.
"Brother Ji, does Master condone others bullying you?" Lin Jingquan asked worriedly.
Ji Yun looked at Lin Jingquan in surprise. He hadn't expected that Lin Jingquan would actually guess the truth behind this bullying.
Ji Yun nodded helplessly and said, "That's right. Jing Quan, that slap earlier was my fault. But I originally wanted to scare you and tell you not to get involved in this matter, after all, that woman Shangguan Yu is ruthless."
"It's alright, it's just a slap. Brother Ji, you saved my life, so it's okay if you hit me or scold me. Just don't ignore me, okay?" Lin Jingquan's eyes were slightly red as he said, "I will help you, so please don't push me away, okay?"
Ji Yun's eyes flickered slightly, and he said, "Okay."
“That’s great. Brother Ji, I’ve already thought of a way to help you. I will gather my people in the Tianyan Sect, and I won’t let anyone else bully you.”
"No need, that will only arouse Shangguan Yu's suspicion. If that happens, she won't let you off the hook."
Upon hearing this, Lin Jingquan frowned and said, "Even if my master were to harm me, I would not change my mind."
Ji Yun rubbed her temples and looked at the stubborn Lin Jingquan, feeling a headache coming on.
"Brother, I'll help you in my own way. I'll definitely protect you, just like you saved me back then," Lin Jing promised.
"Alright," Ji Yun reluctantly agreed. He just felt that Lin Jingquan was too stubborn; was this a common problem among the Lin family?
Lin Jingquan stood there, about to speak about the truth of what happened back then, but then he heard Ji Yun speak first.
"Jingquan, Shangguan Yu didn't send anyone to support the Lin family back then because she resented that Father wasn't with her. She disregarded the safety of the entire Lin family and failed in her duties as sect leader, all because of some personal love and hatred. A person like her doesn't deserve to be the sect leader, let alone live. Therefore, I will definitely kill her to avenge the hundreds of people who died in the Lin family!"
Lin Jingquan thought of Lin Ce's despairing expression when he heard about the communication token, and then of the hundreds of members of the Lin family who died tragically on that rainy night. He nodded firmly.
However, he was filled with mixed emotions. Because the Ji Yun in front of him seemed very different. The deep hatred in his eyes seemed to want to tear him apart.
If I knew that it was Dad who released the demonic artifact back then, and that it was Dad's mistake that led to Uncle's tragic death, would I hate Dad? Would I kill Dad?
Lin Jingquan dared not think any further and could only stand aside in panic.
Ji Yun was absorbed in his thoughts of revenge and did not notice Lin Jingquan's condition. He waved his hand and said, "Jingquan, don't come looking for me on your own initiative in the future, otherwise it will arouse Shangguan Yu's suspicion. The relationship between you and me is complicated. In the eyes of outsiders, we should be enemies, so don't call me Brother Ji, just call me Senior Brother. It doesn't matter if your attitude is a little bad."
"……it is good."
Ji Yun then noticed Lin Jingquan's pale face and asked worriedly, "Jingquan, what's wrong?"
"It's nothing, I'm leaving." Lin Jingquan left quickly, forgetting even to say goodbye.
Ji Yun looked in the direction Lin Jingquan had gone with a puzzled expression, and shook her head helplessly: "Why is he still as reckless as he was when he was a child?"