Chapter 61: Matters of the Jianghu

  Lin had never been in the jianghu since he was a child, and his understanding of the jianghu came only from what Ding Feng told him. Although he knew very little, some more famous events, he still knew about them. Moreover, Ding Feng himself was a heavyweight figure in the jianghu, and in his heyday, it would not be an exaggeration to call him "the number one in the martial arts world". He naturally also knew some things that others did not know.

  But like 70 years ago, the sudden change that occurred in the four major families of the martial arts world was extremely clear to Lin Yu.

  The four great families recognized in the martial arts world are the Tangmen of Sichuan, the Zhao family of Jingzhou, Hubei, the Huangpu family of Tianjin, and the Nangong family of Zhejiang. These four large families have developed for thousands of years and gradually entered the secular world after China followed the global trend into the era of hot weapons. The descendants of these aristocratic families quickly rose to prominence with their unique innate conditions. Whether in politics or economy, the influence of the four great families on the whole of China is extremely significant.

  Of course, being a martial arts family, the thousand-year-old ultimate skill of martial arts was still preserved. This situation continued until the upheaval 70 years ago.

  Before the coup, the four major families were led by the Tang family, and the remaining three families had equivalent strength. The Huangfu family occupied a political advantage close to the imperial city, with great power in the officialdom, while the Huangfu and Zhao families occupied key areas of economic transition, with extraordinary commercial strength. And Sichuan Tangmen almost occupied the Heavenly Capital, becoming a country within a country.

  After these few big families broke away from the Wulin category and transformed into secular society, they almost grasped half of China's economic lifeline in half a century. The four big families were once glorious and unmatched.

  However, being too famous isn't necessarily a good thing. Soon, the four major families encountered extremely serious trouble. Of course, Lin Yu wasn't very clear about the specifics either. When that upheaval occurred, Lin Yu's mother might not have even been born yet.

  The final outcome of the violent change was that the thousand-year alliance between the four major families was dissolved. Considering the overall situation, the three major families had no choice but to sell out the Nan Gong family to their own enemies, preserving the overall interests of the other three families.

  The poor Nangong family, they appeared countless times in numerous martial arts stories, only to be stabbed in the back by their own allies in the end. This powerful clan that dominated the southeastern coast of China ultimately fell under the siege of multiple forces.

  Since then, the name of Nangong family has disappeared from the four major families. The Chen family in Shanxi, relying on the strong strength of Jin merchants, was promoted to a new member of the four major families.

  The people of Nangong's family never appeared again.

  According to Ding Feng's account, there have been rumors about this matter in the Jianghu for a long time. Some say that the three big families were ruthless and exterminated the Nan Gong family. Others say that the people of the Nan Gong family are hiding in a hidden corner, actively preparing for their revenge.

  With the power of the Nan Gong family, it is impossible to be completely annihilated. One day, the Nan Gong family will make a strong comeback and let those who betrayed him pay a painful price.

  Of course, all of these are just speculations.

  Those who participated in this matter at that time mostly kept it secret.

  Seventy years later, those people are all dead. The truth of the matter has long been buried in history.

  But now, this young man in front of him actually used the Lin family's ultimate move "Surprising Heaven and Earth"! How could Lin Yu not be surprised?

  Lin Yu may not have been active in the Jianghu, but he also knew that once this young man's identity was exposed, it would definitely stir up a bloody storm throughout China.

  To cover up the secrets of that year, to maintain their own interests, I don't know how many people will die in the cruel purge.

  Lin Yu looked at the young man and furrowed his brow in thought for a moment.

  This young man must be an important figure in the Nangong family. Otherwise, how could he have learned the Nangong family's ultimate technique?

  Lin picked him up and walked away, also picking up the treasured sword along the way. He turned around and headed in the direction of his own home.

  "Hmm..."

  Suddenly a gust of wind, Lin didn't think much and immediately dodged to the left.

  There is actually someone lurking in this alley!

  Lin's movements were not particularly agile, but his body was extremely nimble with the help of the wind. Almost as soon as he thought about it, he dodged this attack.

  But the person behind had also anticipated this, and as soon as Lin Yu dodged to one side, another force had already heavily collided with him. It was clear that the person had completely judged Lin Yu's evasive direction.

  Can't hide anymore!!

  Lin's arms were filled with energy, his right palm drew a circle and then turned over to meet the incoming force.

  "Bang..." Although Lin Yu had reached the realm of transformation, this time he was hasty in his move and didn't have time to accumulate power. The person who launched the sneak attack was clearly not an ordinary expert. Lin Yu endured the heavy blow and took several steps forward before stabilizing his footing.

  Suddenly, he felt his shoulder lighten, and then a gust of wind.

  Lin and immediately fell to the ground with a thud.

  This is no time for saving face.

  That was the sound of a hidden weapon breaking through the air. If he didn't want to die, it would be best to give up on the idea of protecting his back and use the most secure method to dodge these things shooting from behind him.

  Those hidden weapons whizzed past Lin Yu's head.

  Unexpectedly, he did not take advantage of the situation to attack Lin Yu.

  Lin Yu jumped up from the ground, the alley was already empty, even that young man had disappeared without a trace, leaving only that autumn water-like long sword still hanging in Lin Yu's hand.

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  Lin returned home at three o'clock in the afternoon. He wandered around the street, checked the situation near that alley, and didn't find any clues.

  The other party is an old hand. With Lin Yu's current cultivation and experience in the special forces, he couldn't even find a single clue. Lin Yu couldn't help but admire the other party's rigor.

  What is it that makes these people harbor murderous intentions towards themselves?

  What does "sister's husband" mean in that boy's mouth?

  All of this is beyond Lin Yu's comprehension.

  The only thing that can be confirmed is that the attacker must be someone from the martial arts world. Because in the martial arts world, there is a clear rule that if it's a confrontation between martial artists, they are not allowed to use firearms. If it wasn't someone who mixes with the jianghu, they would have directly shot Lin with a gun.

  That Lin is much more troublesome to deal with.

  But he himself had never been in the rivers and lakes, except for that middle-aged man who saved him last time, and there was not even a single person from the rivers and lakes whom he knew.

  Why are these people looking for trouble with me? Lin Yu couldn't think of an answer no matter how hard he racked his brains.

  He returned home and didn't feel like playing games anymore. After taking a hot bath, he stood in the middle of the living room and repeatedly performed the Tai Chi moves that Ding Feng had taught him.

  After a round of boxing, Lin Yu felt his mood had improved somewhat and was no longer as depressed as before.

  After all, being ambushed twice in a row for no reason would put anyone's mood down.

  Lin looked at the clock and it was already 7 o'clock in the evening, just thinking of going to get something to eat.

  Chrysanthemum platform, frost all over the ground...

  His phone suddenly rang. For some reason, upon hearing the familiar ringtone, Lin felt a sudden jolt in his heart, and a sense of foreboding emerged.

  This is terrible. Is something really going to happen today?

  Comrades, give me more collections and flowers, I'm rushing for the list...