Chapter 929
The Soul-Binding Hall Reappears
"Will that Lin family boy participate in this Snow Moon Genius Tournament?"
Inside the grand hall of the Snow Moon Empire's imperial palace, a majestic figure sat at the very top. Ninety-nine steps separated the platform from the audience, creating two distinct worlds. The person on the platform could overlook the entire hall, appearing as if he were the ruler of the entire empire.
"Your Majesty, that Lin family boy disappeared from the Lin residence more than three years ago. The scouts who came to report said that the Lin family boy went out to gain experience, and then our scouts lost track of him and have not heard from him since."
There were six people standing in the main hall. Without exception, all six of them were Golden Immortal Realm experts and high-ranking members of the Snow Moon Empire.
"If the Lin family can keep quiet, then I can let them pass on their legacy properly. But if they dare to cause any trouble, then there's no need to keep them here any longer."
Citroën's eyes were incredibly sharp, as if the Lin family's continued existence was a great blessing from him.
His Highness and his six companions showed no change in expression.
"Your Majesty, what if that Lin family boy really comes back?"
"Hehe, I've seen that Lin family boy before. He has no talent and a very poor physique, so he's nothing to worry about. If he wants to participate this time, let him go."
Citroën spoke casually, completely disregarding the Lin family's insignificant status.
Upon hearing Citroën's words, the six people present stopped mentioning Lin Xiao.
"Your Majesty, is it inappropriate to use Lin Xiaotian's Overlord Spear as a prize this time?"
At this moment, one of the ministers immediately raised another question.
"Heh." Citroën chuckled coldly, his voice carrying an unreadable emotion. "This time, I'm going to make all those who still have feelings for Lin Xiaotian come forward, and then wipe them all out in one fell swoop. Lin Xiaotian is definitely not dead yet, and I need to know his whereabouts!"
Although the six princes were puzzled as to why their emperor was so earnest about Lin Xiaotian's whereabouts and so certain that Lin Xiaotian was still alive,
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
In any case, the group of six would not refuse the emperor's order, so they immediately agreed and left.
In the empty hall, only the Emperor Citroën, who sat on the dragon throne, and a wisp of black mist.
"Hehehe, Your Majesty, you must find Lin Xiaotian for my Soul-Capturing Hall!"
A figure shrouded in a black robe stood before Citroën, showing no respect whatsoever, and even conveying a sense of threat and command.
Citroën showed no dissatisfaction, but also did not display any obsequiousness, and spoke calmly:
"Envoy Luo, rest assured. Since Lin Xiaotian is not dead, he and his wife will certainly not abandon their son. Moreover, the Overlord Spear is a family heirloom of the Lin family, so he will definitely come. This time, I will personally capture him and present him to the Soul-Binding Hall."
Citroën's words were full of confidence and affirmation.
"Hahaha..." Envoy Luo laughed a few times, then looked at Citroën, "Citroën, Citroën, it was indeed the right decision for us in the Soul-Binding Hall to choose you. You really are a villain. If I remember correctly, Lin Xiaotian is your sworn brother."
There was a hint of sarcasm in the words of the Soul-Binding Hall's Envoy Luo.
However, Citroën didn't seem to care, and instead responded quite calmly:
"Although he is my sworn brother, he not only stole the woman I love, but also suppressed me in every way. How can I tolerate this? Moreover, I am the ruler of a country, and everything I do is for the better development of my Snow Moon Empire. Sacrificing Lin Xiaotian alone can bring too much in return."
"Haha, Citroen, you truly are a man destined for great things. Not bad, not bad. I hope you can complete the organization's mission this time. If you succeed, the organization will bestow upon you a Saint King Pill to help you break through to the Immortal King realm!"
Envoy Luo's words gradually ignited a fervor in Citroën's previously gloomy eyes.
The Saint King Pill is a unique treasure pill of the Soul-Binding Hall. It has an extremely high boost to the chances of breaking through from the Nine Tribulations Golden Immortal Realm to the Immortal King Realm. It is a rare divine medicine. Everything Citroen is doing now is for the reward of Giant Soul Points.
"Oh, by the way, Envoy Luo, after this, you can deal with Lin Xiaotian as you see fit, but I hope I can deal with Lin Wuyou personally."
Citroën looked at Envoy Luo and said very solemnly.
This time, however, Citroën's eyes held a hint of pleading. Envoy Luo gave Citroën a deep look.
"Although the higher-ups specifically requested Lin Xiaotian this time, Lin Wuyou is also an extremely good talent. After all, they both possess special physiques, and their souls are excellent materials for our Soul-Binding Hall. Therefore, this matter is not up to me; it requires the Blood King's approval. You can speak to the Blood King about it then."
"Hmm... alright then, let's put this matter aside for now."
Upon hearing this, Citroën wisely refrained from further pleading.
"Oh, right."
Envoy Luo was about to leave when he suddenly stopped.
“Just a few hundred years ago, one of my Soul-Binding Hall's Envoys, Wu, died in your world. Envoy Wu held a very high position within the Soul-Binding Hall, and a Celestial Emperor was involved in the matter. Therefore, the higher-ups are intensifying their investigation into this matter. Furthermore, just three years ago, the soul that killed our Soul-Binding Hall's Envoy Wu seems to have made a move. If the investigation reveals anything, we must report it to the organization.”
“Yes, Envoy Luo, I will certainly keep that in mind.”
Citroën gave a slight bow, indicating that he understood.
Envoy Luo nodded slightly and disappeared from the main hall.
Citroën watched the departing figure of Envoy Luo, his eyes slightly narrowed, and two figures appeared in his mind.
"Lin Xiaotian... Lin Wuyou..."
"Ta-ta-ta-ta"
The rhythmic tapping of fingers on the armchair echoed throughout the hall.
For a moment, the entire hall became unusually quiet.
Moon Capital.
Snow Moon Square.
The Snow Moon Genius Tournament has officially begun.
This is a grand event held once every fifty years in the Snow Moon Empire, attracting countless experts and geniuses.
The number of geniuses in a city is as large as that in a square here, while the top geniuses in some small places are not even worthy of being mentioned here.
Lin Xuan then mingled among them.
"Brother Lin Xiao, where have you been for the past three years? We haven't heard a word from you!!"
When Yu'er saw Lin Xiao appear, she was both excited and resentful.
She wasn't complaining that Lin Xiao hadn't informed her, but rather that he had left without saying goodbye and without any further word.
Looking at the worry in Yu'er's eyes, Lin Xiao couldn't help but feel a little guilty and heartbroken.
“I’m going to improve myself. I’ve said it before, this time, I will take back what belongs to my father with my own hands!”
Lin Xiao looked at Yu'er with a smile.
Yu'er was stunned. Compared to three years ago, Lin Xiao now seemed to have undergone a complete transformation. (End of Chapter)