Urban Ace Bodyguard

Chapter 1164 - 1233: Balancing Mercy and Authority

"Ah—"A scream echoed from the Nirvana Pavilion.

Lin Hai clearly heard the breathing of those hiding in several surrounding positions grow heavier, obviously due to intense shock.

Moreover, even Demon Young Master's pupils contracted once again.

Although he had learned from Xue Meigui that his elder brother was formidable, he never expected his brother to be able to strike a Supreme Strong and send him flying with one palm.

Judging from the blood continuously spraying from Lin Dashi's mouth, Demon Young Master was quite certain he had suffered a severe internal injury.

"Big brother, are you at the Legendary level?" Demon Young Master asked, unable to hide his surprise.

After all, reaching the Legendary level at this age would mean surpassing all the Super Young Masters of this generation in Yanjing.

Even Young Master Xuanyuan seemed not to have reached the true Legendary level.

The moment he asked, the experts hidden around the Nirvana Pavilion clearly breathed heavier once more, evidently shocked by this question as well.

"How could I possibly be at the Legendary level?" Lin Hai said with a smile, shaking his head.

"Then, what level are you at now, big brother?" Demon Young Master asked with curiosity. The strength Lin Hai demonstrated earlier was definitely beyond that of an ordinary Peak Supreme Strong.

Lin Hai pondered. Ever since Xuanyuan Qing granted him enlightenment, many of his internal meridians had widened.

If strictly calculated, his current combat power would be more or less similar to just entering the Legendary level.

However, in terms of personal strength and realm, Lin Hai was just a Peak Supreme Strong.

"I should be considered at the pinnacle of the Peak Supreme Strong, just a line away from possibly stepping into the Legendary level," Lin Hai answered.

Upon hearing this, Demon Young Master was once again astonished. He never expected his brother to have reached such a level.

At this level, he could already compare with Young Master Xuanyuan.

Furthermore, Demon Young Master glanced at the Nirvana Pavilion, thinking to himself again, if his brother had never learned those ancient cultivation techniques of the Lin Family, could this time, with the help of the Nirvana Pavilion and the Lin Family's abundant medicinal materials, directly assist him in stepping into the Legendary level?

The Legendary level is basically present in all the major super families in Yanjing.

But someone in their twenties reaching the Legendary level before thirty...

There are only a few in the history of Yanjing's superfamilies, such as the Nine Dragons of the Xuanyuan Family, Lin Dapao and his brothers, Lin Renwang, a once-gifted Devil of the Ye Family, one crazy Madman from the Xiao Family in bygone years, and perhaps in the near future, Lin Hai's name could be added to that list.

"Big brother, if you advance further, you have a chance to enter the Super Young Master Hall of Fame," Demon Young Master said with a smile, happy for his brother's strength.

"The Super Young Master Hall of Fame?" Lin Hai responded with an indifferent smile. "If I'm not even interested in the Hall of Fame for assassins, why would I care about a ranking in Yanjing?"

"Family Head, save me, I'm bleeding internally, save me, please, Family Head."

Lin Dashi's weak voice intermittently emerged from the door of the Nirvana Pavilion with occasional violent coughing.

Demon Young Master smiled at Lin Hai: "There are always people trying to challenge the authority of the main branch."

"We should go in now. If this guy isn't treated in time, it could become fatal."

Lin Hai spoke the truth. The unification of the Eight Stele Hand's New Three Styles is one of his trump cards, and only someone thick-headed like Lin Jushi would willingly ask for a hit.

If it were a serious battle, Lin Hai would not be able to defeat Lin Jushi in one move.

But the other party insisted on putting on airs...

They approached inside the Nirvana Pavilion.

The air seemed to be permeated by the scent of ancient books and wood.

Anyone unaware would feel this was a scholarly family rather than a martial family producing fighters like Lin Dapao and Lin Renwang with extraordinary combat prowess.

In the distance, Lin Jushi lay motionless on the ground, the occasional rise and fall of his chest indicating he was still breathing.

In addition, a large pool of blood on the ground highlighted Lin Jushi's current misery and anguish.

"Family Head, Family Head, save me, please." Upon seeing Demon Young Master enter, Lin Jushi struggled to speak desperately.

"Do you realize your mistake?" Demon Young Master returned to a cold expression.

"I was wrong, Family Head, I really was wrong." Given his level of intelligence, Lin Jushi would never truly understand what his mistake was.

"Your biggest mistake was neglecting your duty. As the watchman of the Nirvana Pavilion today, you can't let outsiders provoke you. Your task is to guard this place, not to spar. Even if provoked, it could be a tactic to lure you away, do you understand?" Demon Young Master stated emphatically.

Lin Jushi's face deteriorated further.

After hearing Demon Young Master's words, he realized his mistake today.

"Damned, they said there were no problems, it was all through family law..."

Halfway through, Lin Jushi hurriedly shut his mouth, realizing he had let slip in front of the Demon Young Master, and anxiously looked at him.

"Heh, I am not going to ask who 'they' are because there's no need,"

he said, suddenly changing to an ice-cold, authoritative tone: "Lin Jushi, neglecting duty while guarding the Nirvana Pavilion, being simple-minded, challenging the Family Head's authority, indirectly insulting Brother Lin Hai, with these combined offenses, according to family law, the punishment is to sever your hands and feet, abolish your kung fu, and confine you for thirty years."

Hiss—

Lin Jushi's eyes nearly popped out, and he took a sharp intake of breath, his face wearing an expression of extreme terror.

This was worse than death for him.

"Family Head, I was wrong! I'll tell you who orchestrated this behind my back, please don't do this to me," Lin Jushi pleaded in horror.

Demon Young Master waved, interrupting his plea, continuing: "Considering you were exploited and have previously contributed a lot to the Lin Family, though you are from a side branch, your sense of family honor is strong, so instead, the punishment is changed to ten years of seclusion."

"Thank you, Family Head, thank you." At this moment, Lin Jushi truly acknowledged the young Demon Young Master in his heart.

"Remember, if within these ten years I catch you stepping out of the Confinement Pavilion on your own, I will surely break your legs!" Demon Young Master warned fiercely.

Lin Jushi felt no resentment, only deep gratitude inside, quickly responding: "Rest assured, Family Head, I was wrong and will not dare again."

"Apologize to my brother."

Lin Jushi quickly looked at Lin Hai with fear; this man almost defeated him in one blow earlier, which made him nervous, and apologized at once: "Young Master Lin Hai, I was wrong, I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

"It's alright. My strike was a bit too heavy earlier; my recent power surge has made my strength control unstable," Lin Hai replied composedly, without arrogance or pride, just with a down-to-earth demeanor.

Lin Jushi's heart trembled again; he was prepared to be humiliated by Lin Hai after apologizing.

"This... I..."

"Heh, I know what you're thinking, but the son of Lin Renwang, how could he be like those worldly people?"

Lin Jushi's gaze toward Lin Hai changed suddenly, from previous disdain and contempt to deep respect.