Chapter 281: Everyone Hails the Knight Lin!

Chapter 281: Everyone Hails the Knight Lin!

Lin Nuo repeatedly attracted significant figures to toast him, shocking the Lin family gang for years.

The first two instances had something to do with the two girls, but this one surely did not.

Could it possibly be related to that Su Kexin? The immortal father?

Lin Qian was the most puzzled; after all, that was the immortal she admired. Yet, they toasted Lin Nuo instead, who responded without any trace of respect.

Surprisingly, the immortal didn’t get upset and instead said it was just casual talk.

Could a little cultivator really stand on equal footing with a lofty immortal?

Lin Qian approached with a toast, respectfully saying:

“This humble girl offers a cup in honor of the esteemed immortal, hoping for your kind acceptance.”

However, Zhao Zhou waved his hand and declined:

“Miss Lin, your kindness is appreciated, but I’m afraid today we’ll stop drinking here. Please, Miss Lin, you may return.”

“May I ask why you would take the initiative to toast my third brother, Lin Nuo?” Lin Qian pressed on, unwilling to back down.

Zhao Zhou didn’t refuse this question, but he was somewhat reserved, replying:

“Miss Lin, your third brother is exceptional and has done a favor for our Zifeng Valley. It is only appropriate for me to toast him as a sign of respect.”

“A favor? What kind of favor?” Lin Qian persisted, eager for details.

“Regarding the favor, I’m afraid I cannot elaborate. He is indeed an impressive young man, Miss Lin. He is a model for you to learn from, both in strength and in dealing with matters.”

“But his Spiritual Realm…”

“He is at the third tier of the Spiritual Realm. If you look solely at that, his strength does seem somewhat lacking. However, the Spiritual Realm is not the only standard by which a person’s true strength is measured. This, you will need to gradually comprehend.”

Zhao Zhou said meaningfully, containing implications that Lin Qian had yet to fully understand.

This profound immortal’s profound words were something to be savored slowly.

Having cultivated for half a year, she had a general understanding of recent significant events after emerging, but she hadn’t heard of any great merits from him. Had she truly missed some crucial information?

The Lin family hadn’t yet come down from their astonishment; it was one shock after another, completely unending.

“Is this really true about Lin Nuo, that kid…?” Lin Yuan asked incredulously.

“Indeed, absolutely true. I have no need to deceive you.”

Zhao Zhou affirmed, glancing at Su Kexin, who was delicately enjoying exquisite food, and smiled,

“Lord Lin, there’s one more thing. This girl named Su Kexin has exceptional talent. Her father is a heroic figure, and we have a friendship. I regard her as a niece. Moreover, she wields the same sword as young brother Lin Nuo, so she is bound to become part of the Lin family in the future.”

“This…”

The Lin family was stunned again; wow, this young girl genuinely had connections to the immortal!

What’s this about the sword of companionship? Isn’t that just for couples among cultivators and heroes?

Is this an engagement proposal? An immortal’s proposal?

Has Lin Nuo really climbed up to the immortal’s level?

Even if that’s the case, Zhao Zhou is still his elder, and yet Lin Nuo showed no sign of the respect a junior should have for an elder.

What is going on with Lin Nuo?

“Haha, Lord Lin, I’m just casually saying this. I want to let you know about their situation. Of course, if they ever do get married, our immortal will be sure to present big gifts.”

Zhao Zhou laughed heartily, for he came partly to give Lin Nuo face and partly to support Su Kexin.

After all, with an outstanding young man like Lin Nuo, he was naturally popular. It was essential to use the immortal’s influence to lend her a helping hand.

“Ah! Senior, my relationship with my senior brother isn’t that serious yet!”

Su Kexin covered her face, reveling in the joyful atmosphere, wishing to become a member of the Lin family and truly be partners with her senior brother.

The Lin family was on the brink of collapse. With Lin Nuo gaining so many allies, being connected to nobility and immortals, his stature was rising to the heavens.

And it got worse; the high ministers, led by Dai Sheng at Luo Xiaoxue’s suggestion, all approached Lin Nuo to toast him.

Additionally, there were generals returning from the borders who had heard of Lin Nuo’s deeds, admiring his character. However, due to their power, they dared not toast him.

Once they saw Dai Sheng and the others toasting him, they felt brave enough to join in.

Lin Nuo was still chewing on a rib, when a throng of important individuals crowded around. A small servant table was suddenly filled with such high-status guests.

Lin Nuo quizzically asked:

“What’s going on? Am I committing a crime by chewing on a rib?”

“Knight Lin, we raise a toast to you!”

“What?!”

Lin Nuo was utterly confused. Had these people had a few too many drinks to come toast him?

Are you sure you’re not toasting the Lin family?

“Why? Give me a reason.”

“Knight Lin defended against invading enemies, quelled internal strife, safeguarded the homeland, and even saved the princess. You are truly a hero of our time, and we deeply admire you.”

“? Where did this water army come from? Are you just spewing nonsense?”

“Come, let’s raise a cup to Knight Lin!”

Everyone lifted their cups, drained them, and then mimicked tipping them over to show their mugs were empty.

Lin Nuo: “…”

What the heck, are you all possessed? Did I even toast you?

So you all went through this trouble to form a group just to insult me?

Feeling irritable, Lin Nuo said:

“Scram, don’t disturb me while I eat.”

“Alright, we won’t disturb Knight Lin.”

After toasting Lin Nuo, they returned to their seats.

Things took a turn for the better.

Under the influence of peer pressure and fear of being implicated, people started to hesitate to toast Lin Nuo or curry favor with him. Only when the immortal, ministers, and generals participated did others dare to follow suit.

Gradually, praises for Lin Nuo began to circulate throughout the banquet.

After all, the other children of the Lin family hadn’t accomplished much in recent years, and while they could suppress others, compared to Lin Nuo, who was amiable toward servants and was genuinely doing good deeds, he stood out as a man of virtue.

Xia Hanmo, hearing various voices praising Lin Nuo, was overjoyed. She grasped Lin Nuo’s hand, excitedly saying:

“Nuo’er, I never expected you to achieve so much!”

“What? I’m a useless one; what achievements?”

“Ah, but I’ve heard it! Don’t hide it anymore! Those adults, generals, even the immortal are praising you and toasting you! This distinguished merit cannot be hidden! I am proud of you!”

Xia Hanmo patted Lin Nuo’s hand, smiling with satisfaction.

Lin Nuo rebutted:

“No, they are slandering me.”

“Who uses compliments to slander someone? Nuo’er, you are just trying to cheer me up. Alright, Nuo’er, stay humble, I understand.”

“…”

You know nothing… They are genuinely defaming me!