Rise Against Desperation

Since Xiao Ya's elder sister was back, she definitely could not continue living with Xiao Ya. While they were cutting down the sprouts, she grabbed a hare and brought it back with her.    

    

After six hours had passed, night arrived. Lin Hu had also finished setting up his temporary residence, and had barely managed to place some leaves on top of the shed.    

    

After entering the house, he chopped down a few pieces of wood before making himself a bed to train in. After he was done with his injuries, he would leave.    

    

He simply did not make his own residence perfect.    

    

Xiao Ya's door had already been pushed open. A delicate and pretty girl stood beside her with a slight smile on her face. Lin Hua nodded and brought the rabbit to the two of them.    

    

After looking at her closely, the woman named Zhan Lan was very delicate and pretty, and her entire body emitted a peaceful expression.    

    

She had a oval face with rosy lips and snow-white teeth. Her bright phoenix eyes revealed a heroic spirit. Her hair parted to the side and her skin was white.    

    

His eyes were filled with gratitude as he looked at himself. Just as he was about to kneel down, he stretched out his body to stop Zhan Lan.    

    

"Xiao Ya was indeed quite pitiful back then. However, since you've returned, she might not be harmed anymore."    

    

After hearing that, Zhan Lan's eyes were filled with a trace of anger. As she looked at Xiao Ya, a trace of pity appeared on her face.    

    

Lin Hu, who had not spoken a single word, had a smile on his face.    

    

"I'll prepare roasted rabbits for the two of you, just treat it as welcoming you back!"    

    

An hour later, on the grill, the rabbit was emitting an alluring fragrance. Lin Hua, who was covered in seasonings, was watching the two quietly with a smile.    

    

The two of them swallowed their saliva at the same time. Lin Hu shook his head with a smile on his face, his purple eyes were similar as well.    

    

Most of the roasted rabbits were left for Xiao Ya. He knew that Zhan Lan's cultivation should be at the Martial Spirit Realm just to have a taste. As for himself, he just ate a little bit of it and quietly looked at Xiao Ya.    

    

It was snowing heavily, and a rabbit was roasting in the middle of the snow between the three of them. The fragrance coming from it made the atmosphere seem peaceful and warm.    

    

After a long time, Zhan Lan broke the silence.    

    

"Young master! I have something I don't understand! "    

    

His voice was soft and gentle. It didn't need to be said for Lin Hu to know that Zhan Lan wanted to ask him how he was able to heal her injuries. His calm voice echoed out.    

    

"You can't tell me about my medical techniques and ancestors, but you've been poisoned. What happened?"    

    

Zhan Lan remained silent after hearing these words. She didn't say anything when she saw Lin Yu and instead spoke with a smile, "Since you don't want to say, then I also don't want to force you."    

    

"NO!" Benefactor, I say. "    

    

"Just call me Lin Chu, don't call me benefactor, it sounds awkward."    

    

"Good benefactor!"    

    

Seeing this, Lin Hu froze for a moment. Then, Zhan Lan burst out laughing. Then, he recalled with a trace of anger in his eyes.    

    

"I am a core disciple of the Zhan Clan and was ambushed while heading into the quiet mountain forest. The poison on my body was caused by an inner disciple of the Zhan Clan, and he is stronger than me. I have persisted for so long just to defeat him and regain my power."    

    

As he said that, he turned to look at Xiao Ya, his eyes revealing an expression of sadness.    

    

"Your lineage?"    

    

"Yes!" There are only ten people in our bloodline, and the remaining seven are all dead. The Grand Elder was originally a member of our bloodline, but he has been wandering the world for several decades or even several hundred years without appearing. "    

    

After hearing that, Lin Hu's eyes narrowed slightly. "So, only the two of you are left in this branch?"    

    

The suppression within the family left the two of them alone. Many people wanted Zhan Lan to die from the injuries they had sustained.    

    

"Then why don't you just leave the clan and roam around outside?"    

    

As he was speaking, Lin Hu suddenly turned his head to look at Xiao Ya and understood the reason.    

    

"Sir Lin Hu need not misunderstand, Xiao Ya is one of the reasons why I cannot stop worrying, another reason is that if I were to secretly flee the family, then they would be able to legitimately kill me as well. Battle family's experts are many, but they won't be that easy!"    

    

After hearing what Xiao Ya said, Lin Hu's eyes lit up. He gently caressed Xiao Ya's head with a doting look in his eyes.    

    

I have already repaired seven levels of Xiao Ya's meridians. I believe that in another three months, Xiao Ya will be able to complete her recovery and embark on the path of cultivation.    

    

Zhan Lan's eyes were filled with a sluggish look as she quickly extended her hand to grab Xiao Ya's arm. She then released her divine soul to view the inside of Xiao Ya's body.    

    

After a long while, Zhan Lan took a deep breath and was about to kneel down again. Lin Hu immediately pulled Zhan Lan up and shook his head with a smile. "I have already treated Xiao Ya as my little sister. You don't have to do this."    

    

At that time, the shock in her eyes had yet to dissipate.    

    

Back then, I advised Xiao Ya to be a mortal because her meridians were crippled by a mysterious person when she was born. It was also because I wanted her to be a mortal in peace.    

    

Apologizing could be seen in her eyes. "But I never expected that Xiao Ya would suffer so much in these past few years. Moreover, I never thought that I would meet such a noble person. To think that she could actually repair meridians like an Emperor level powerhouse."    

    

"I am only here to repay Xiao Ya for saving my life, so you don't need to take it to heart."    

    

"Saving your life?"    

    

Lin Hu did not say much, but his eyes were filled with gratitude as he looked at Xiao Ya. If Xiao Ya had not brought him back, he would have been reduced to a corpse in the wilderness and even treated by Zhan Xin and the rest as trash.    

    

At this moment, Zhan Lan suddenly stood up and took out her storage pouch. Five hundred thousand martial spirit stones appeared on the ground. Lin Hu had an expression of puzzlement at this scene.    

    

A rich Martial Qi fluctuation spread out.    

    

I had wanted to see Xiao Ya one last time before I died, but who would have thought that I would be saved by Young Noble. Furthermore, Xiao Ya's meridians had been repaired by Young Noble, so there is no need to worry too much, Xiao Ya will definitely be safe with Young Noble, my judgement towards others is very accurate, Young Noble is a righteous person.    

    

Lin Hu quietly listened, not knowing what Zhan Lan was trying to do.    

    

Zhan Lan knelt on the ground once again as her words echoed in the air, "Five hundred thousand martial energy stones are my entire fortune. I must create a future for my lineage, and for Xiao Ya's future. I humbly request that the Young Master teach Xiao Ya cultivation and take care of her for a few more months."    

    

Upon hearing Zhan Lan's words, Lin Hua knew what she wanted to do. She wanted to return to the Lin Clan Residence and become a powerhouse in the midst of a deceitful battle. She wanted to reconstruct Xiao Ya's future for her faction.    

    

Seeing this, Lin Hu sighed.