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Chapter 169 - 0166: What Face Are You?

Chapter 169: Chapter 0166: What Face Are You?

Lin Fan looked at Wang Zhou and the others, who were already drunk and slumped over the table. He smiled, left the tavern, and instructed the Imperial Court soldiers to take care of them while he went to handle some matters.

Qin Mansion.

This was the family estate of Qin Heng. The Qin Mansion was a prominent noble family in Great Zhou City, and Qin Heng was one of its disciples. He had participated in the Immortal Sect assessment to prove his capabilities to his family.

After all, back in the family, he was highly regarded, with exceptional talent in Martial Arts. The senior members of the family believed that Qin Heng had the potential to join the Immortal Sect.

As a result, no matter how arrogant or overbearing he was, others could only endure it in silence.

"Who are you?" As Lin Fan approached, the gatekeeper of the Qin Mansion blocked him and asked.

"Lin Fan, Qin Heng’s senior brother. Could you notify Qin Heng’s parents for me?" Lin Fan said.

The gatekeeper was stunned, looking as though he’d seen a ghost.

These days, who in the Qin Mansion didn’t know that Qin Heng had failed the Immortal Sect assessment?

How could he have a senior brother?

Wasn’t this absurd?

The news of Qin Heng’s failure had been brought back by other Qin family disciples, who had secretly followed him to spectate. They had hidden in the crowd to see if Qin Heng would be admitted to the Immortal Sect, but since he lacked a Spirit Root, he was immediately rejected.

"Please wait a moment. I’ll inform the steward." The gatekeeper’s expression was odd, but he still went to notify someone in charge within the clan.

Lin Fan noticed the peculiar look on the gatekeeper’s face.

He pondered.

It seemed like something was off here.

Could it be that the Qin family already knew about Qin Heng’s failure?

The more he thought about it, the more plausible it seemed.

A moment later.

The gatekeeper hurried back and said, "Please come in. Our Clan Leader is waiting for you in the main hall."

"Alright." Lin Fan nodded and followed the gatekeeper inside.

In the main hall.

The Qin Mansion’s Clan Leader was quite old but brimming with energy. Several of the family’s younger disciples were also present. They had all endured Qin Heng’s torment and bullying in the past. Ever since learning of Qin Heng’s failure to enter the Immortal Sect, they had been so happy they could wake up laughing at night.

Heaven had eyes, finally granting this guy his comeuppance.

If Qin Heng had truly become an Immortal Sect disciple, would there still be any place for them in the family?

"Clan Leader, that person can’t possibly be Qin Heng’s senior brother. Qin Heng failed the selection; how could he have a senior brother? This has to be some sham. He probably couldn’t face coming back himself, so he hired someone to put on an act, pretending to have joined the Immortal Sect and sending this person here claiming to be his senior brother," a young man said. He was the second most talented youth in the family but had always been overshadowed by Qin Heng’s brilliance, leaving him unnoticed.

However, ever since Qin Heng’s failure, his standing had risen dramatically.

Even if someone beat him to death, he wouldn’t believe this claim because he had witnessed Qin Heng’s failure with his own eyes. How could it be false?

The middle-aged men seated on either side remained silent, sitting calmly as they awaited the newcomer.

"Second Uncle, you’re well aware that Qin Heng failed. How could that person possibly be his senior brother?" Qin Hao said, his eyes flickering with cunning. He was determined to expose the charade.

He had long seen through Qin Heng’s tricks. Knowing he would be ridiculed after failing, Qin Heng must have hired someone to pretend on his behalf.

Still, he had to admit Qin Heng’s patience was impressive—waiting over two months to return.

But what was the point of coming back now? Qin Hao was already the Qin family’s top talent. Someone who had failed was not qualified to compete with him.

Second Uncle did not reply, but Third Uncle interjected: "Whether it’s real or not, since someone has come, let’s see. We all know the grudges between you and Qin Heng, but don’t embarrass the family in front of outsiders."

The Qin family had many siblings and branches.

Qin Heng’s father was the youngest among them. While the various factions usually maintained an appearance of harmony, internal rivalries were frequent.

The eldest brother, also the Clan Leader, was significantly older, with a thirty-year age difference from the second brother. He had held the Clan Leader position for fifty years, and it was nearing the time for a successor.

The requirement was simple.

Whoever’s descendant could join an Immortal Sect would inherit the Clan Leader position.

The Qin family had been around for several centuries.

It had seen its golden ages over the years.

Some ancestors had indeed joined Immortal Sects in the past.

But unfortunately, their luck had often been poor. Some disappeared mysteriously, while others severed ties with the mortal world entirely, diving into cultivation and forgetting their family completely.

This left generations of the Qin family with unspoken grievances and tears in their hearts.

After so much nurturing, how could they just abandon their roots?

The Clan Leader said, "Enough. Silence, everyone. A guest has arrived; how can we let them laugh at us?"

Soon.

Lin Fan stepped into the hall and was taken aback by the atmosphere.

Impressive.

I came here just to check on Qin Heng’s parents, yet so many people had gathered.

And what’s with those bratty kids’ looks?

They didn’t seem all that welcoming.

The Clan Leader saw Lin Fan enter and stood up, clasping his hands in greeting. "I am the Qin Mansion’s Clan Leader. May I know who you are, sir?"

Lin Fan smiled and responded, "Lin Fan, Qin Heng’s senior brother. I had some matters to attend to in Great Zhou City and, knowing my junior brother’s home was here, decided to visit. I also wanted to inform his parents about his recent situation."

"May I ask, who here are Qin Heng’s parents?"

"Qin Heng’s parents are currently unavailable. They’ve sent someone to be notified; please have a seat in the meantime," the Clan Leader said. He scrutinized Lin Fan, noting how young he looked. However, he lacked the distinct aura of an Immortal, appearing more like an ordinary mortal. There was a certain authenticity missing in his demeanor.

Lin Fan may have possessed a kind of presence, but it leaned too much toward arrogance. His cultivation had largely been battles and bloodshed, never the tranquil focus of true Immortal cultivation. Naturally, such a temperament could not develop.

They often spoke of an Immortal-like grace, something cultivated through centuries of meditation and cultivation.

Similarly, an evil demon’s aura, which exuded malice and an oppressive chill, was forged through countless killings—inward malice manifesting outward.

If Lin Fan’s appearance were to be described,

Then his demeanor could only be characterized as "pretentious," constantly radiating this faint air of conceit. One might overlook it, but if he ramped it up, it would become overwhelmingly flamboyant—unlike anything ordinary.

"Alright, I’ll wait. It’s no rush. But with so many clan members gathered here, is there an important matter being discussed? If so, I can quietly step aside," Lin Fan said.

The Clan Leader was about to respond when Qin Hao interrupted first, speaking with a tone dripping with sarcasm: "We were just curious to see who Qin Heng’s so-called senior brother might be."

"But as far as we know, Qin Heng failed the Immortal Sect assessment. How could he possibly have a senior brother?"

Qin Hao couldn’t hold back and voiced the doubts in his heart.

What bothered him most was the idea that Qin Heng, having failed, would go so far as to hire someone to pretend. Did he think they were fools?

"Qin Hao, enough!" Second Uncle barked sharply. Though he appeared stern, he too was curious to see what kind of disgrace Ninth Brother’s son intended to bring upon himself this time.

Qin Hao turned his head away in frustration. He had only spoken the truth.

Other Qin family disciples exchanged glances and nodded slightly. Their thoughts aligned with Qin Hao’s.

Each of them wanted to see how far Qin Heng could carry this act.

The Clan Leader glared at the younger Qin members before turning to Lin Fan. "Please don’t take it to heart. It’s just some minor disputes among the juniors. May I ask which Immortal Sect you hail from?"

Lin Fan was about to mention the Taiwu Immortal Sect when.

Footsteps could be heard approaching from outside.

From the light, hesitant pace, it was clear the newcomers lacked confidence, perhaps even feeling a bit nervous.

Qin Heng’s parents were ranked Ninth among the Qin siblings. They had once been proud of their son, who was the family’s top talent. If he had become an Immortal Sect disciple, the Clan Leader position would have naturally fallen to Qin Heng’s father.

But unexpectedly.

Qin Heng lacked a Spirit Root and had failed the assessment. This was a crushing blow for them.

It was almost too much to bear.

They eventually faced rejection and marginalization within the clan. Their status in the family plummeted, and even the eldest brother treated them coldly.

Recently.

They had been preoccupied with running a tavern.

Left with no other choice.

Since Qin Heng had failed to join the Immortal Sect, he would surely face ridicule upon returning to the family. In his despondency, they hoped running the tavern would at least give him a livelihood.

Managing a tavern in Great Zhou City was no small feat.

As long as it wasn’t squandered, it could ensure a lifetime of comfort.

Earlier, they had received word from a messenger that Qin Heng’s senior brother had passed through Great Zhou City and wanted to meet them to talk about Qin Heng’s situation. This had shocked them immensely.

Their first thought was that their son was up to his old tricks again.

Failing was failing.

What was the point of putting on more acts?

In the past, they had indulged Qin Heng’s theatrics because the clan had treated him as their top talent and greatest hope. Everyone played along, but now that he had failed and his standing had plummeted, what was the use in acting? It would only anger the Clan Leader further.

Qin Father looked at Lin Fan and asked, "I am Qin Heng’s father. May I know who you are?"

"I am Lin Fan, Qin Heng’s senior brother. I’ve already introduced myself to everyone here," Lin Fan replied casually. He noticed that Qin Heng’s parents seemed healthy, though worry lingered in their brows. They constantly worried about where Heng Er had gone.

If he’d failed, so what? Let him be ridiculed.

What was the big deal? Just come back and carry on with life.

"May I ask where my son is now? Can you bring him home?" Qin Father asked. Even now, he hadn’t fully believed what Lin Fan had said, assuming Heng Er had once again hired someone for an elaborate performance.

Lin Fan replied, "Junior Brother Qin is currently cultivating within the Immortal Sect. The journey between there and here is vast. For an ordinary person to return, it would take at least a decade. He can only return once his cultivation has reached a certain level, allowing him to cover the distance in a shorter time."

"Hah, cultivating in the Immortal Sect? He clearly failed, yet he insists on deceiving us. What’s the point? You can tell him that the Qin family isn’t so easily fooled," Qin Hao said angrily. He then added, "And you, for helping him in this deceit. Do you realize this is the Qin Mansion, one of Great Zhou City’s noble families? Reckless talk may not harm Qin Heng, but it will definitely land you in trouble."

Lin Fan chuckled. "Perhaps there’s been a misunderstanding. I am a disciple of Taiwu Immortal Sect. Could it be that none of you believe me?"

Everyone turned their eyes to Lin Fan simultaneously.

The meaning was crystal clear.

You’re right.

We really don’t believe you.