Chapter 5: This Isn’t Right!
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Caught visiting a brothel by his future sister-in-law for the second time in as many days, Lin Xiu braced himself for another beating.
However, to his surprise, Zhao Lingyin let him off the hook. She even seemed to be in a good mood, humming a tune as she left.
A woman’s heart is as deep as the ocean. Lin Xiu could only curse “crazy” in his heart as he walked towards the Lin Mansion.
He wouldn’t be visiting brothels anymore.
Firstly, he had achieved his goal and didn’t need to go again. Secondly, Zhao Lingyin had warned him that if she caught him in a brothel again, she would break his legs.
This woman had a special status, powerful strength, and a heavy hand. To be honest, Lin Xiu was a little afraid of her.
…
Three days passed in a blink.
During these three days, Lin Xiu stayed home, not stepping out of the Lin Mansion once.
After all, he was previously just an ordinary person. Faced with being hit by a meteor and transmigrating, it was impossible for a normal person to accept reality so quickly. Lin Xiu took three days to mentally adapt to this unfamiliar world.
At the same time, he was also adapting to his abilities.
Lin Xiu currently possessed three Mystic Arts: strength, ice, and beast language.
Those who had just awakened their Mystic Arts often couldn’t control their abilities. In these three days, Lin Xiu had crushed four bowls and seven teacups. Fortunately, he was the master of the Lin Mansion, and no servant dared to question him.
Now, he had almost adapted to the changes in his body and could control his power freely.
There was another issue Lin Xiu needed to consider.
Awakening a Mystic Art was only the first step on this path. To become stronger, one had to continuously cultivate.
For example, both Lin Xiu and Zhao Lingyin possessed the ice Mystic Art, but Zhao Lingyin could use this ability to fight, while Lin Xiu could only cover his hands with a thin layer of frost to cool himself down in the hot weather.
Sun Dali liked to stay close to Lin Xiu these days because the weather was unbearably hot, but it was always cool around the young master, the closer, the more comfortable.
He couldn’t believe the young master had actually awakened a Mystic Art, and such a powerful ice Mystic Art at that. It was a pity he had awakened it too late, missing the best age for cultivating Mystic Arts. Otherwise, he too could have become a renowned genius of the capital, just like Second Miss.
Lin Xiu was also considering the same problem.
The later one awakened their ability, the lower their mystic talent; this was common knowledge. Awakening at the age of eighteen meant one basically wouldn’t achieve much on the path of Mystic Arts, and it wasn’t worth the imperial court’s attention and cultivation.
There was a place in the capital called the Mystic Arts Academy, specifically for recruiting and cultivating mystic geniuses.
The academy gathered mystic geniuses from all over. There were specialized teachers who helped those who had just awakened their abilities understand their powers and taught them methods to improve.
The best way for Lin Xiu to obtain professional guidance was to enter the academy. Firstly, to further improve his strength. Secondly, the academy was filled with countless Mystic Artists; only by finding a way to interact with them could Lin Xiu have the opportunity to acquire more abilities.
Although the conditions for acquiring abilities were stringent, as long as he used his brain, there would be opportunities.
However, those who could enter the academy were all geniuses like Zhao Lingyin who had displayed extraordinary mystic talent at a young age. Lin Xiu was already past the age for admission.
If he revealed his true ability, there might be some hope, but that ability was too heaven-defying, one of Lin Xiu’s greatest secrets. He intended to keep it hidden from outsiders.
Just as Lin Xiu was racking his brains for a solution, a cool breeze suddenly blew past.
Zhao Lingyin walked in. Lin Xiu subconsciously went into defensive mode, taking two steps back and asking warily, “What do you want? Let me tell you, this is my house! Dali…“
Lin Xiu wanted to summon his personal guard, but when he turned his head, he found that Sun Dali, who had been standing behind him, was gone.
He seemed to have disappeared when Zhao Lingyin arrived.
That damned dog sold him out again without hesitation.
Zhao Lingyin only glanced at him indifferently and said, “Come with me.”
…
Great Xia Capital.
Mystic Arts Academy.
Located within the imperial city, the academy gathered countless mystic geniuses of the Great Xia Dynasty and served as a training ground for the imperial court’s reserve of special talents. Most of those who graduated from here became pillars of the Great Xia Dynasty. Therefore, the academy held a transcendental status in the capital, alongside the Martial Arts Academy and the Imperial Academy, known as the capital’s three academies.
Lin Xiu stood in front of the academy’s grand gate, slightly dazed. What was Zhao Lingyin doing bringing him here?
With a puzzled heart, Lin Xiu followed Zhao Lingyin through the academy gate, through two long corridors, and arrived in front of a small two-story building.
Zhao Lingyin told Lin Xiu to wait outside while she entered the building.
Lin Xiu was still confused. While waiting for her outside, he noticed a few people in the distance looking at him and whispering.
“Is that Baron Ping’an’s son?”
“I heard he has a marriage contract with that young lady from the Zhao family. I don’t know if it’s true or not…”
“I think it’s probably true. Otherwise, why would Miss Lingyin be running around these past few days, trying to get him into the academy?”
“Miss Lingyin alone couldn’t convince the Dean to make an exception. The Zhao family must be involved. The Dean still has to give face to the Zhao family.”
“So that means the Zhao family is really acknowledging this marriage? Tsk tsk, I wonder how many geniuses have proposed to the Zhao family these years. Are they really willing to marry their prized daughter to an ordinary person?”
“He’s not exactly an ordinary person. I heard he has awakened a Mystic Art.”
“What’s the use of awakening it now? He probably won’t be able to awaken it a second time even if he cultivates for a lifetime. That Zhao girl has already awakened hers five times…”
“What? She’s only eighteen, and she’s already awakened five times? Such terrifying talent…”
…
Hearing these whispers, Lin Xiu was stunned.
Could it be that Zhao Lingyin hadn’t come to find him for the past three days because she was busy getting him into the academy?
And the Zhao family was even involved?
Lin Xiu couldn’t understand this at all.
One was a renowned genius, the other a good-for-nothing who awakened his ability at eighteen. According to the usual script, shouldn’t there be a dramatic breakup scene, with the young man’s pride wounded, prompting him to work hard and embark on a path of counterattack, returning as a king years later, turning the tables and proving everyone wrong…
That’s how all the novels Lin Xiu had read went.
But the script he received didn’t seem to be like that.
If the Zhao family wanted to break off the engagement, there was no need to be so nice to him. Or did they want to give him benefits so he would give up the engagement himself?
Lin Xiu hoped so.
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Firstly, he didn’t want to get married, much less to a woman he had no emotional connection with, no matter how talented or beautiful she was. Lin Xiu wasn’t that shallow.
Of course, the underlying reason was that Lin Xiu had seen many beautiful girls and was long past the stage of judging people by their appearance. A fair complexion, beautiful features, and a curvy figure were certainly good, but what mattered most in a girl was her soul.
The second reason was that the marriage contract was a constraint on Lin Xiu.
As long as the contract existed, he would be Zhao Lingyin’s future brother-in-law in name. With this relationship, if Lin Xiu dared to act recklessly, Zhao Lingyin would definitely break his legs.
He hoped the Zhao family had the same thought as him on this matter.
As Lin Xiu was lost in thought, Zhao Lingyin came out of the building and said, “Come in.”
Lin Xiu entered the building and saw an elderly man in a white robe standing in the middle of the hall. Zhao Lingyin said, “This is the Dean.”
Lin Xiu cupped his hands towards the elder and said, “Greetings, Dean.”
His attitude was respectful. Although he didn’t want the marriage contract, he desperately wanted to enter the academy. Only here could his ability be fully utilized.
The white-robed elder looked at Lin Xiu and asked indifferently, “I heard from Lingyin that you have awakened a Mystic Art?”
Lin Xiu knew this was his chance. He stretched out his hand, and a layer of frost quickly formed in his palm.
Looking at Lin Xiu, the elder couldn’t hide the regret in his eyes. He sighed softly. “Indeed, the same as Lingyin. What a pity, what a pity…”
Zhao Lingyin hurriedly said, “Dean, you promised me!”
The elder sighed. “I won’t go back on my promise. I’m just lamenting that if he had awakened ten years earlier, the Great Xia might have gained another powerful protector…”
He gave Lin Xiu another regretful look and said to Zhao Lingyin, “I’ve arranged for his admission. However, only the two of you in the academy possess the ice Mystic Art. His cultivation will depend on you…”
Zhao Lingyin nodded. “Thank you, Dean. I will teach him well.”
Leaving the academy, Zhao Lingyin, who had been walking ahead of Lin Xiu, suddenly stopped.
Lin Xiu knew she was about to get to the main point.
This must have been a deal between the Zhao family and him, trading his admission to the academy for him voluntarily canceling the engagement. In all fairness, the Zhao family was being quite considerate. Lin Xiu didn’t resent them at all; he was even grateful.
He had already prepared himself mentally to break free, but Zhao Lingyin said, “I was wrong about what happened before. I apologize. The Zhao family’s word is its bond. No matter what happens, that marriage contract will not change.”
Lin Xiu froze.
This isn’t right!
It shouldn’t be like this!
The Zhao family was a newly risen noble family in the capital. By marrying their prized daughter to another noble family, they could surely rise even further. This marriage contract was a stumbling block for them.
How could that Zhao young lady marry a good-for-nothing son of a declining noble family? Was the Zhao family really willing?
Lin Xiu felt it was a loss for them!
Then, Zhao Lingyin continued, “Although your Mystic Art awakened a bit late, it doesn’t mean you can’t achieve something. I hope you will cultivate diligently and not let others look down on you.”
After saying this, she turned and left decisively.
Lin Xiu stood there, his lips moving, but ultimately, he didn’t say anything.
He could deeply feel that this future sister-in-law was truly thinking of him. How many years had it been since he had felt this cared for?
Standing at the academy gate, Lin Xiu felt a surge of inexplicable emotions. He quickly looked up and shouted at her retreating figure, “Thank you!”
Zhao Lingyin didn’t turn around, only waving her hand behind her, leaving Lin Xiu with a dashing view of her back.
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