The Lin Clan gates had seen many things over the years.
Talented disciples.
Arrogant guests.
One time, a spiritual cow that accidentally achieved enlightenment.
But never had they seen what now approached from the sky.
A giant flame-winged spirit eagle, screeching like an angry opera singer, descended through the clouds, carrying upon its back a glowing figure clad in black robes, arms folded, expression bored, and hair flowing like a shampoo commercial filmed in heaven.
Disciples screamed.
Guards dropped their weapons.
One elder ran for his fan.
"It's him… IT'S HIM!"
"Lin Xuan! He's back!"
"He has a bird! A glowing bird!"
DING!Returning to Clan Lin – Dramatic Entrance Mode ActivatedAura Intensity: 300%Passive Effect: Causes weaker cultivators to question their life choices
🏯 Inside the Lin Clan Sect Grounds
Patriarch Lin Jinhai was mid-sip of spiritual tea when a wave of pressure hit the estate like a meteor of arrogance.
The tea cup shattered in his hand.
"...He's back."
Elder Lin Bao peeked through the window. "And glowing even more than last time."
"He wasn't even this bright during the Flame Lantern Festival," another muttered.
Lin Feng, currently practicing his 'casual superiority' expression in the mirror, looked up and whispered:
"Oh no."
🌋 The Descent
Lin Xuan's eagle landed in the central square.
He descended without using stairs. He just stepped onto air.
Because of course he did.
Behind him floated his loyal fire spirit. Around him, the air shimmered from sheer yang energy. His cloak billowed in slow motion, despite there being zero wind.
A disciple tripped just looking at him.
Another began crying quietly.
DING!Clan Reputation:– Previous: "Disgraced Cripple"– Current: "Spirit-Crushing Heartbreaker with Divine Swagger"Passive Aura: Automatically triggers bowing within 10 meters
😨 Family Reaction Compilation
Patriarch Lin Jinhai (thinking): "Do I welcome him, or kneel?"Elder Lin Bao (thinking): "I once made him clean latrines… I should probably flee the continent."Lin Feng (thinking): "He's just showing off. I could glow too if I wanted… right? Right?!"
😏 The Return Speech Nobody Was Ready For
Lin Xuan reached the courtyard platform.
He looked around slowly—very slowly—like someone browsing vegetables, disappointed in every option.
He finally spoke.
"So this is the Lin Clan… still standing."
Someone coughed.
He continued.
"I left as a cripple. I return with fire in my veins, an eagle underfoot, and a fanbase growing hourly."
He pointed at Lin Feng without turning.
"You. Still mediocre?"
Lin Feng stuttered. "I—I—"
Lin Xuan nodded solemnly.
"As expected."
DING!Lin Feng's Self-Worth: -43%Two disciples near him fainted from proximity shame
🔥 Unexpected Announcement
Patriarch Lin Jinhai finally stepped forward, smiling nervously.
"Xuan'er, I trust your… travels were eventful?"
Lin Xuan raised a brow.
"The Bai Clan tried to feed me to a fiancé. I cooked him emotionally instead. They cried. I left."
He folded his arms.
"Now I've returned. My meridians are fixed. My enemies kneel. My aura burns."
A dramatic pause.
"This Young Master is ready to reclaim what's his."
DING!Quest Accepted: "Establish Supreme Authority in the Lin Clan"Objective:– Be named true successor– Install personal chair on elder platform– Make someone cry during a sect meeting (optional but encouraged)Reward: Access to Inner Treasury + "Face-Slapping License" Tier 2