Sword Shatters Stars

Chapter 243 Coming
"Maybe she won't cause trouble? We're just having a family and friends gathering, not going through any wedding ceremonies or anything like that."

Lin Xiufeng knew Lin Qiru's thoughts; such wishful thinking was wrong, but he could understand.

"Alright. Please have Fang Yuan and Ren Xing keep an eye on things. If anyone tries to cause trouble, I'll try to go out and block them."

"If you really can't avoid it, you have to implement a backup plan so that you don't let the situation become completely passive."

Lin Qiru, having mentally prepared herself, said, "Yes! I've mustered up my courage!"

Lin Xiufeng didn't forget to ask her again to confirm:
Are you really mentally prepared?

Lin Qiru nodded solemnly and repeated:
"Yes! I'm ready! Like you said, we've considered both the best and worst possible outcomes of this decision. No matter which one we face, we'll execute the plan and calmly deal with it without panicking!"

Lin Xiufeng hugged Lin Qiru and said, "Then let's move forward together!"

"As long as we remain calm and deal with things rationally, our efforts will not be in vain."

Whether it's a happy ending or not, our relatives and friends have all gathered and know about our situation.

Lin Qiru reiterated her statement: "I understand!"

The family and friends gathering was scheduled for the last day of their visit.

Relatives and friends from both sides gathered together in a lively and joyful atmosphere.

We are proud of them for becoming Heavenly Warriors, and honored to be their family and friends.

"Your parents in heaven will be happy for you..."

Lin Xiufeng heard these kinds of words again and again, and he knew that his relatives and friends meant well in their advice.

However, it did not offer him any comfort whatsoever.

Some people were in high spirits and drank a few more glasses, shouting:

"You two are both Heavenly Warriors, why is your wedding so simple? It should have been a grand affair!"

Just then, Fang Yuan ran in. Lin Xiufeng didn't wait to get close but went straight to meet him, while turning her head to give Lin Qiru a look.

Lin Qiru took a deep breath and prepared herself mentally.

Lin Xiufeng left the dining room and saw Zhao Youyue leading several Heavenly Warriors out at the elevator entrance.

Willful gave Lin Xiufeng a helpless look, meaning that even if he tried his best, he couldn't delay the time.

Zhao Youyue smiled when she saw Lin Xiufei.

"I'm really worried I won't have a chance to cause you any trouble!"

"Great! You finally couldn't resist the pressure from your relatives and friends and decided to treat us!"

"Let me introduce you. These are all my uncle's good friends. They made a special trip back to Tianlan Star when they heard you were coming back."

"Unfortunately, the Heavenly Martial Group has orders not to provoke or cause trouble."

"Now look what's happened. You've broken your promise to keep a low profile, and we're here to correct your mistakes."

"Why are you blocking the elevator entrance?"

Zhao Youyue smiled dismissively and asked, "Can you stop them? Are you going to take action? They're all your relatives and friends inside. Wouldn't you be heartbroken if they got caught in the crossfire?"

Upon seeing the gesture behind Lin Xiufei's back, Fang Yuan turned around and went back on his own.

Lin Xiufeng looked at those people and asked:

"Are these people from Linhai City?"

"Yes, so what now?" A man glared angrily from behind Zhao Youyue.

Lin Xiufeng looked at them in a rather unfriendly tone and said:
"Then you don't have any leverage. Are you trying to provoke her and recreate the scene of Lone King Volcano in Linhai City? Zhao Youyue, aren't your relatives and friends also in Linhai City?"

A martial artist behind Zhao Youyue shouted sternly:

"Based on your words alone, you can be charged with crimes against humanity!" Lin Xiufeng said to the man, amused.

"You've gotten so used to fighting within the rules that you've forgotten this world isn't just made up of you? You can arbitrarily assign crimes, but can that change the outcome?"

Zhao Youyue sneered, "Stop threatening people with the power of the Heavenly Blade. It was you who broke the agreement!"

Lin Xiufeng questioned:

"Did you see me wearing a formal suit? I was just wearing casual clothes, having a farewell meal with family and friends. Which promise did I break?"

Zhao Youyue didn't want to waste words. Everyone understood the true purpose of the dinner. Since Lin Xiufeng had made preparations, there was no point in arguing about the nature of the gathering.

"Lin Xiufeng, there's no point in you arguing like this. I'm going in now to correct Lin Qiru's behavior of violating the agreement to keep a low profile. She just needs to leave here obediently."

Lin Xiufeng smiled and said, "Oh, I see! That's easy, please wait a moment."

Zhao Youyue tried to push him away, saying, "Delaying time won't help!"

"Is that necessary?" Lin Xiufeng said with a smile, "You just want to complain to our relatives and friends about why Xiaoying is wanted, and make her lose face in front of them, right?"

Zhao Youyue was slightly taken aback, and suddenly had a bad feeling, realizing that Lin Xiufei had been prepared for this.

Just then, Lin Qiru's voice came from inside the hall.

Zhao Youyue wanted to break through, but Lin Xiufeng blocked her way, saying:
"Think carefully! I've said I'd cooperate with your work, but you won't even give me a few words to confirm the consequences of your actions. How can you explain this to the Heavenly Martial Corps?"

Among those people, someone quickly advised Zhao Youyue:
"Give them five minutes, it won't make a difference."

After hearing Lin Qiru recount the whole story, Zhao Youyue finally understood Lin Xiufeng's intentions...

"You guys are shameless! How dare you tell those things to your relatives and friends?"

"I want to hear how she plans to distort the facts and absolve herself of any responsibility!"

Lin Xiufeng laughed and said, "Then just listen. Do you think everyone is like you, only pointing out other people's faults and never daring to accept the fact that you are wrong?"

Zhao Youyue angrily questioned, "What did I do wrong!"

Lin Xiufeng coldly retorted, "Then what did we do wrong? Shouldn't we have sought revenge? We can only be harmed by Zhao Zongshan and your father, right?"

"Lin Xiufeng!" Zhao Youyue suddenly released the red Heavenly Martial Sword from her hand.

Lin Xiufeng spread her hands, adopting a stance of 'If she wants to launch a meaningless attack, then so be it.'

While they were talking, Lin Qiru, who was inside, had already told her relatives and friends on both sides about the cause and effect of the September 5th massacre.

"...After Lin Xiufei entered the Heavenly Martial Realm, I have been blaming myself."

"If I hadn't concealed the fact that Tianwu had awakened, his mother wouldn't have been killed by Zhao Zongshan!"

"Guilt made my mental state worse and worse until that day, when Lin Xiufei's family was all there, he was murdered in a car accident."

"A madman happened to run out and encountered a large truck that could start without authentication. He drove it for several kilometers and crashed into us, who were under the shade of trees by the sea..."

"If I didn't have Heavenly Martial Power, the outcome would be obvious."

"Police said that after a detailed investigation, it was all just a coincidence."

"This incident deeply affected me at the time, and I went crazy."

“When I rushed to Zhao Zongshan’s house to grab his son, Zhao Zongshan’s wife came over to stop me, and I swept her away with my foot.”

"Even if she tried to hold back, she still died from the impact."

“I brought Zhao Zongshan’s son into the Tianwu Realm and buried him in ice. He was only released recently.”

"I committed murder, kidnapping, and unlawful detention, which made me a wanted criminal."

(End of this chapter)