To be honest, the harsh words Lin Xiao Tian spoke were a bit excessive, but if he hadn't said them, he wouldn't have been able to intimidate the Yang family.
The reason the Yang family was monitoring Lin Xiao Tian was to gain benefits from the Kunlun Valley. Coupled with the experiences of Yang Xin and Yang Lin in the valley, they should believe what Lin Xiao Tian said.
Lin Xiao Tian was gambling!
He gambled that the Yang family's vision wasn't so short-sighted!
As expected, upon hearing Lin Xiao Tian's words, the Yang family was extremely enraged. The Yang family even held an emergency meeting because of it.
But the topic this time was not how to deal with Lin Xiao Tian, but how to win him back.
Lin Xiao Tian's ability to communicate directly with monsters this time was something that had never happened in the Yang family's history.
The Yang family had guarded the Kunlun Valley for generations. This place was full of treasures, but they had no ability to obtain them.
With Lin Xiao Tian finally appearing this time, they naturally couldn't miss the opportunity.
As a result of the meeting, the Yang family head finally came up with a good idea.
Not long after, at the Lin family's villa.
Yang Kai, who had spoken harshly to Lin Xiao Tian before, appeared before him with a wronged expression.
He still had injuries on his face, courtesy of Lin Xiao Tian.
But as the victim, he was here to apologize to Lin Xiao Tian today.
"Heh heh, Xiao Tian, it was all a misunderstanding. We didn't expect Xiao Kai to make such a low-level mistake. The family head has already educated him well. How about I apologize from my end, and we just let this matter go?"
The one who came was an elder, the butler of the Yang family's main branch. His status was no less than that of a branch family head.
Lin Xiao Tian naturally had to show some respect to someone of this status.
"Heh heh, Steward Ke, you jest. Since it was a misunderstanding, clarifying it is enough. We're all family, no need to be so distant."
"That won't do. How can a mistake be dismissed so easily?"
Steward Ke finished speaking and glanced at Yang Kai, who was standing beside him.
Although Yang Kai was unwilling, he still apologized to Lin Xiao Tian, "I'm sorry, I was blinded by greed!"
"It's alright, we're all brothers." Lin Xiao Tian smiled slightly.
Looking at Lin Xiao Tian's smiling face, Yang Kai was furious. If they were brothers, why did he kick him so hard!
After exchanging pleasantries, the old lady remained silent throughout.
Seeing that the time was about right, Steward Ke continued, "However, the Kunlun Valley is, after all, our Yang family's territory. You can't just let us Yang family return empty-handed, can you?"
Hearing Steward Ke's words, Lin Xiao Tian frowned.
But he didn't retort. Instead, he looked at the old lady above. For such a major decision, it was up to the old lady to decide.
"Speak! What do you want? As long as it's not too much, I have no problem."
Steward Ke smiled, "The family head's intention is, can we split the spoils seventy-thirty?"
"Eighty-twenty, otherwise don't talk about it." The old lady's tone was indifferent.
Steward Ke was immediately speechless, "I need to report this to the family head."
"Come back to me after you've discussed it clearly."
Not long after, Steward Ke left.
After he left, the old lady asked Lin Xiao Tian, "Is there a problem with an eighty-twenty split?"
Lin Xiao Tian shook his head, "No problem."
"If you feel like you're being taken advantage of, you don't have to share with them," the old lady added.
Lin Xiao Tian thought for a moment, "Since you suggested an eighty-twenty split, you must have your reasons. I'll listen to you."
The old lady smiled. Lin Xiao Tian's maturity and steadiness pleased her greatly.
"I'm afraid that stingy Yang family member will drag things out and prevent you from entering. The things there are very important to you, aren't they?"
Lin Xiao Tian was taken aback.
The old lady suggested an eighty-twenty split, and it was actually for him?
Looking at the old lady before him, Lin Xiao Tian became even more confused. There was a question that had been weighing on his mind.
Seeing Lin Xiao Tian's hesitation, the old lady asked, "Do you have something you want to say?"
Lin Xiao Tian took a deep breath. He felt embarrassed asking this question, but he still voiced it:
"Old lady, do you happen to like me?"
Pfft!
The old lady spat out a mouthful of tea.
She glared at Lin Xiao Tian and said word by word, "Do you think that's possible?"
"Then why are you so good to me?"
"Do you really want to know?"
Lin Xiao Tian nodded.
"Don't you regret it!"
Lin Xiao Tian was taken aback, "What is there to regret?"
But after saying that, he already felt a bit of regret. What if the old lady really wanted to eat young grass, how would he refuse her?
She was so good to him!
Wouldn't it be too hurtful to her?
No!
Lin Xiao Tian, what are you thinking?
This isn't about hurting her feelings or not!
Lin Xiao Tian felt incredibly conflicted.
But the old lady didn't know his inner turmoil. She said in a calm tone, "You are a member of my Lin family."
Lin Xiao Tian raised an eyebrow, "Just that? Aren't there many people like me in the Lin family?"
"I mean, you are a direct descendant of my Lin family!"
"Ah?"
Lin Xiao Tian was stunned.
"Are you not joking?"
Although they all shared the surname Lin, it didn't mean they were all related, did it?
"I've already had the tests done. I've kept the identification documents secret, and I've had it done multiple times. There's no mistake. If you don't believe me, you can get tested yourself," the old lady said calmly to Lin Xiao Tian.
Lin Xiao Tian found it difficult to accept.
"You... why did you suddenly think of doing a paternity test?"
"Do you remember when I was poisoned last time? If it weren't for your blood, I would have succumbed long ago. Fortunately, I didn't kill you back then, otherwise, even if I died, I would have no face to see the ancestors of the Lin family," the old lady said with a hint of pride.
Lin Xiao Tian remembered.
Last time, the old lady was poisoned and miraculously held on for a very long time. Lin Xiao Tian had initially thought the Lin family had some backup plan, or that the old lady herself was strong-willed. But the truth was, Lin Xiao Tian's blood should have played a role.
To slow down the toxicity of the Gu poison, transfusing blood of the same type from a direct relative was the most effective. Moreover, Lin Xiao Tian practiced martial arts, and his blood had anti-toxic properties, which allowed the old lady to hold on until then.
But suddenly having an extra grandmother was something Lin Xiao Tian found hard to accept. He had been accustomed to being alone for so many years and didn't know what to do for a moment.
The old lady didn't rush, allowing Lin Xiao Tian to adapt slowly.
"Xiao Tian, remember this, the fact that you are a direct descendant of the Lin family must not be known by other family members, understand?"
Lin Xiao Tian nodded blankly.