General Hong glanced at Lin Yao, noticing that the man's expression remained grim and his smile forced. He realized that the matter had been completely botched; his earlier hopes for leniency seemed unrealistic. He understood Lin Yao's feelings; anyone hearing that their entire family was to be deprived of their freedom would fight back fiercely, and such matters were not easily forgotten.
"Xiao Lin." General Hong had given up all hope and reverted to addressing Lin Yao as he had before. "This time it was indeed my fault. You don't have to forgive me, but I hope you won't take your anger out on those veterans. They are innocent."
"Although I used the excuse that the technology you possess is very important to the country before, and it was actually for the sake of our Hong family, the technology you have is indeed very important to the country. I hope that you will use it to serve the country in the future, and not let it leave the country or fund foreign forces."
"I don't know how much you know about the Hong family, but as the current elder of the Yi family, you will surely have a deep understanding in the future, so I won't explain further. However, please believe that everything I have done is not malicious in nature, and the Hong family has always served the country. The members of the Hong family are willing to give their lives for this country."
Lin Yao raised his head, staring intently into General Hong's eyes, his expression very serious. "I believe what you say. Although I understand your thoughts, I absolutely do not accept your actions."
After saying that, Lin Yao stood up. "Shen Ruohua, take him away. If you don't want him, I'll send him to meet the King of Hell. I can't raise a traitorous ingrate!"
While General Hong was deep in thought, Lin Yao was also pondering the whole matter and discovered some suspicious points.
Logically speaking, if General Hong had a complete grasp of his whereabouts and other matters, he wouldn't have made such a judgment and acted today. Even if he didn't know that he was already an elder of the Yi family, he would definitely know that he had an extremely close relationship with the Yi family, perhaps even to the point of being on par with an elder. Otherwise, the Yi family wouldn't have sent experts of Yi Dao, Yi An, and Yi Fei's level to act as bodyguards.
All of this shows that Shen Ruohua is the only one who betrayed her. Ge Yong and Banan are the people who know her best. They even stayed with her in Yanji for nearly two months. She did not hide many things from them. She also gave them the first dose of the newly refined pills.
Judging from the current situation, General Hong clearly lacks information and is even unaware of Yi Fei's existence. Yi Fei did not conceal his identity when he was working as a bodyguard. In particular, after arriving at the pharmaceutical factory, Yi Fei met and communicated with the security guards. If the security guards were spies, Yi Fei's appearance at this moment would not have surprised General Hong.
Based on what Ge Yong had mentioned about having Shen Ruohua leave Chengdu to recruit veterans in the Lanzhou Military Region, Lin Yao easily deduced that Shen Ruohua was the only person leaking information within Minhong. Originally, Lin Yao didn't harbor such deep hatred for Shen Ruohua; he just felt that since Shen Ruohua had become a member of Minhong, he should consider Minhong's interests more, rather than acting as an unstable factor that constantly relayed his family's inside information.
This incident of coercion, which almost affected her parents' personal freedom, has already crossed Lin Yao's line. He will never tolerate Shen Ruohua, no matter what. Even if she is a hero who is loyal to the country and the nation, he will never accept her again. If she is not eliminated, Lin Yao will even make her disappear from the world.
Upon hearing Lin Yao's threat, General Hong shuddered and stood up, his face extremely grim. "I'm taking Zhiying with me. This time, once he arrives in Lanzhou, I won't let him return, and I won't allow him to appear in front of you again. I hope you won't hold any more grudges against him. All of this is an order I gave him."
"I don't care about any of that. Just don't let me see him again." Lin Yao coldly interrupted General Hong, softened his tone, and continued, "My pills cannot be mass-produced, and no one but me can successfully replicate them. That's all I have to say to you. If you need anything, go find Yi Yang. I am now an elder of the Yi family, and I won't act based on personal grudges."
Lin Yao's last words left room for maneuver, preventing a complete break between the two sides. After all, the Yi family's current strength was still not great. Although they had more early-stage Earth-level experts than the Hong family, their high-end strength was still weak. At this time, it wouldn't be wise to completely antagonize the Hong family. Besides, he had heard from Yi Yang that the Hong family had a relatively upright reputation and conduct. Lin Yao didn't mind letting the Yi family worry about these things, as long as it didn't affect his and his parents' personal interests.
Leaving room for the Yi family and the Hong family to reconcile would also allow the Yi family to secure more benefits. Only when the Yi family is strong can he and his family gain greater advantages and room for development. His family doesn't value power; his parents' ideal is to help the vast majority of ordinary people. What he values most is Xiaocao's growth and personal development, and all of this requires a safe and relaxed environment.
"Thank you for your understanding, Elder Lin. I am acting as a member of the Hong family this time. I will have the family elders contact the Yi family immediately. I hope we can cooperate happily in the future." General Hong extended his right hand and looked at Lin Yao earnestly. He thought to himself that although he did not know the specific medical skills of Lin Yao, he must have extraordinary abilities to become an elder of the Yi family, who is the least accepting of outsiders. He could no longer underestimate this young man.
Without hesitation, Lin Yao reached out and shook hands with General Hong, a smile returning to his face. He said slowly, word by word, "Grandpa Hong, actually, I could handle things on my own even if Yi Fei didn't come."
After saying that, Lin Yao didn't explain further and turned to walk towards the door. When he was still two meters away from the dilapidated door, the television in the room suddenly exploded with a bang. The television, which was turned off, was blown to pieces as if a small bomb had been planted inside. Only a few scattered fragments remained after the explosion, and both frames were gone. By this time, Lin Yao had already left the room.
What... what kind of tactic is this?!
General Hong stared in astonishment at the mess on the TV cabinet. The TV was gone, but the wooden cabinet on which it had been placed was completely intact. Such control over power was truly astonishing; only someone of the level of the First Elder and the Second Elder could accomplish this.
A mid-air aura? But the opponent clearly hasn't even reached the early stage of the Earth Rank! Could I have misjudged them?
Leaving aside General Hong, who was staring blankly at the television, Lin Yao had already returned to the corridor. A group of guards and Banan and others were waiting there in the distance, their faces full of worry. They dared not get too close, as a sign of respect.
Yi Fei appeared calm. After seeing Lin Yao come out, he bowed and followed behind without saying a word, fulfilling his duty as an excellent bodyguard.
The little grass had already acquired substantial attack capabilities a few days ago, which made Lin Yao quite gratified. He also felt that it was the right thing to keep the little grass from treating patients, as this protection had brought him great benefits.
In addition to its ability to penetrate and attack with poison gas, the grass can now launch physical attacks within a ten-meter radius using its invisible tentacles, with the force of the blows reaching the level of a mid-stage Earth-level being.
However, this kind of attack comes at a high cost. According to Xiaocao, the energy required to launch such a physical attack would affect her current recovery. She has not yet reached the Manifestation Realm, and even the Pseudo-Manifestation Realm is far from sufficient, so it cannot be used as a daily method, at least not at present.
This time, Lin Yao disregarded Xiao Cao's "health" and made a move in order to show off his abilities in a high-profile manner, so that people would not think that he, Lin Yao, was a soft persimmon that anyone could bully. If something really happened, he would not use physical attacks, but rather attacks with highly poisonous drugs. Xiao Cao could kill anyone below the Earth level instantly without even incurring any cost. This level of ability was beyond the reach of any aristocratic family.
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Chapter 188 The New Duties of the Security Team
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"Back to the pharmaceutical factory," Lin Yao said calmly, his tone naturally carrying an air of authority. This made Banan, who was driving, feel that his boss had changed again. He now felt as if he were seeing his old superior, and he felt quite pressured.
"Yi Fei, have Yi Yang arrange for someone else to come and replace you." Lin Yao used the "sound transmission" technique he had just learned. After confirming his identity as a guest elder, the Yi family's martial arts were completely open to Lin Yao. This "sound transmission" technique was taught to him by Yi Dao when he lived in "Hidden Forest Residence".
This technique is quite simple: by using subtle internal energy to control the surrounding air, the air vibrations are made to occur only at the target's ear level, thus preventing others from eavesdropping.
"I have studied the techniques that follow the Yi Jin Jue and have developed a training plan for you. Let's see if you can break through to the peak of the Earth level in the remaining month or so."
Yi Fei was overjoyed, his body trembling with excitement. Without saying a word, he turned around in his seat and made a gesture of worship towards Lin Yao. This distorted gesture was the highest form of etiquette that younger generations showed to elders during major family events.
After experiencing General Hong's coercion, Lin Yao realized that to live a good and peaceful life, one must have sufficient resources and background, especially for those with special abilities.
The tree may wish to be still, but the wind will not cease. Since that's the case, let's make this big tree even stronger, so that no matter how strong the wind, it cannot be shaken, and we and our families can live a peaceful life.
Through his research on the "Yi Jin Jue" (Muscle/Tendon Changing Technique), Lin Yao discovered that as long as he regularly administered acupuncture and herbal remedies to the Yi family members, focusing on conditioning their muscles and bones, and adding a large amount of vital energy to the remedies, using "Sheng Sheng Dan" (Life-Generating Pills) to stimulate bodily development and mutation, there was a high probability that the Yi family members would rapidly improve their skills. Of course, this process required the Yi family members to endure greater pain and cultivate relentlessly.
The "Yi Jin Jue" (Muscle/Tendon Changing Technique), which inflicts a thousand damage on the enemy but also eight hundred on the user, is indeed extremely effective. As long as a person's muscles, bones, and vitality can withstand the training, they will experience a significant improvement in a short period of time. This powerful technique is the guarantee of the Yi family's overall strength. Once the number of Yi family members at the peak of the Earth level reaches ten, they will be able to contend with the Hong family, because the Yi family's peak Earth level members are no weaker than the peak Earth level members of ordinary aristocratic families.
Of course, when fighting against them, the Hong family can only send one Heaven-level expert. Once they reach the Heaven-level, their realm will be completely different, and the difference in the attack power of their techniques will be greatly reduced. At this time, they will mainly rely on their understanding and application of the energy of heaven and earth.
The Toyota minivan entered Minhong Pharmaceutical Factory. After getting out of the car, Lin Yao said to Yi Fei, who was walking respectfully half a step behind him, "Why don't we have Yi Yang arrange for some disabled disciples to come over? I'll help them recover. If we use golden needles, their recovery will be faster, their cultivation progress will be quicker, and the utilization rate of the pills will be higher."
"Thank you, Elder." Yi Fei paused and was about to kneel down to pay his respects, a grand gesture from a noble family to their benefactor, but Lin Yao quickly stopped him.
From a young age, Yi Fei witnessed countless heartbreaking events in the Yi family: children who suffered lifelong disabilities due to poor aptitude and cultivation control; many Yi family members taking on arduous tasks to revitalize the family, only to perish in fierce battles, all for the sake of the family's honor and merit, so that the Yi family could gain its rightful status; and in the open and covert struggles between aristocratic families, Yi family members dragged their vicious opponents to their deaths.
All of this stems from the fact that the Yi family lacks high-level martial artists. No matter how many Human-level martial artists they have, it won't amount to anything. Now, Elder Lin can rapidly and significantly enhance the overall strength of the Yi family. Even just increasing the number of early-stage Earth-level martial artists is enough to restore the Yi family's glory. The lack of super experts is no problem; the Yi family members have always been fearless. If one early-stage Earth-level disciple can't handle a top-stage Earth-level expert from another family, then ten or twenty will charge in and take them down.
The training of the Yi family members, which begins at the age of six, is arduous. As a result, the Yi family members have always possessed an indomitable character and are fearless in the face of death. But who knows the sorrow behind this character? Therefore, Yi Fei has heartfelt respect and gratitude for this young elder who has essentially given the Yi family a second life.
"I am already an elder of the Yi family. There is no need for such formalities in the future." The calm voice was very authoritative, making Yi Fei feel the true authority of an elder and giving him a sense of security, the security of the Yi family.
Although Yi Fei, who had already advanced to the peak of the Earth Rank, would be granted the title of Elder upon returning to his family, he suddenly felt instinctively weak and Lin Yao's superiority in front of this young master who hadn't even reached the Earth Rank. This was a feeling towards someone with higher martial prowess, and it had nothing to do with respect. This feeling made Yi Fei himself feel very strange.
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"Brother, I have something important to ask of you." Lin Yao said softly, looking at Ge Yong, who seemed a little reserved in front of him.