School flower's personal master

Chapter 13035

Although he was not as trusted as Zhang Baiyu or others by Lin Yi, he was recognized as the number two figure in the entire New Heavenly Palace system, and was the actual executive deputy palace master.

Especially given Lin Yi's hands-off management style, most of the affairs of the New Heavenly Palace, big and small, are decided by his word.

Their power and influence are undeniable.

Such an important figure would not be treated with the slightest disrespect even by established top families, yet he has now appeared at the Lin family's doorstep.

The key point is that the Lin family's higher-ups did not come out to greet him immediately, but instead made him wait at the door.

This scene was truly astonishing.

"I heard that the Lin family has a deep connection with our Lord Lin Yi, the ruler of Tianjun. It seems that this is indeed true."

"How can it be considered genuine?"

"Look, even Lord Cao Mang can only wait obediently at the door. Who would believe that the Lin family has no connection with Lord Lin Yi?"

Passersby nodded in agreement.

If it weren't for the fact that Lin Yi was related to the imperial family, given the Lin family's size, they would never have dared to treat Cao Mang so disrespectfully.

Under the watchful eyes of all parties, a group of high-ranking members of the Lin family came out to greet them.

"Lord Cao, your presence is an honor. We are so sorry for not welcoming you properly."

Cao Mang glanced at everyone and asked, "Where is your patriarch?"

The Lin family's senior members looked somewhat embarrassed.

An old man explained with an embarrassed smile, "The head of the family has prepared a banquet and is waiting for you in the inner hall."

Cao Mang was slightly taken aback.

Not to mention his current status, just based on his identity as the head of the Cao family, even before Lin Yi rose to prominence, no one would dare to treat him so disrespectfully.

Cao Mang grinned: "It seems your patriarch is quite the busy man."

Everyone looked at each other.

Cao Mang waved his hand and said, "Don't just stand there, take me to see her."

The Lin family's senior members breathed a sigh of relief and immediately welcomed Cao Mang through the gate.

The Lin family's residence is a magnificent and imposing complex, so grand that anyone who sees it cannot help but marvel at its splendor.

Cao Mang, however, strode forward with his head held high, not even glancing at him.

The Lin family's current state is indeed eye-catching, but compared to a top-tier family with a deep foundation like the Cao family, it is still far inferior.

To give a brief evaluation.

It has too much of a nouveau riche vibe.

It might fool ordinary people, but in the eyes of an expert like him, everything about it seems out of place.

The inner hall of the Lin family home.

Lin Hongchou sat upright in the main seat, dressed in a bright red brocade robe adorned with dragons and phoenixes, exuding the aura of a powerful and influential female leader.

Upon seeing Cao Mang enter, Lin Hongchou stood up and nodded slightly in greeting: "Lord Cao is a rare guest. Your presence today must be of great importance to discuss."

Cao Mang narrowed his eyes.

He is a straightforward person who likes decisive people, especially women.

However, Lin Hongchou's behavior was perhaps a bit too direct.

Cao Mang immediately cut to the chase: "Patriarch Lin is a straightforward man, so I won't beat around the bush either. I've heard that your Lin family is planning to assist the Goddess Academy in establishing an outpost. Is that true?"

Lin Hongchou nodded frankly: "That is indeed true."

Cao Mang said in a deep voice, "Patriarch Lin, you share the same surname as my Lord Lin Yi, the Lord of Tianjun. This is a rare coincidence and a rare honor for your Lin family."

"Take my advice: don't get involved with the Goddess Academy. It's too complicated, and you won't be able to handle it."

The group of high-ranking members of the Lin family behind them hesitated to speak.

There was mostly internal opposition to assisting the Goddess Academy in establishing an outpost.

No matter how powerful the Lin family is today, they are still just a second-rate family and are not qualified to get involved in matters of this level.

If you're not careful, you could become cannon fodder in no time.

Unfortunately, Lin Hongchou's word is law now, and no one in the Lin family can stop her once she makes a decision.

Lin Hongchou looked up and smiled faintly at Cao Mang: "Lord Cao, I respect you as a senior, and I don't want to say anything too harsh."

How my Lin family contacts the Goddess Academy is my family's business and has nothing to do with outsiders.

"If you came here today for only this one thing, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed."

Cao Mang frowned: "You..."

Before he could finish speaking, Lin Hongchou interrupted him: "The reason my Lin family has come this far is not because of anyone's charity, but because of ourselves."

"Whether you are the Lord of Tianjun or Lord Cao, we sincerely welcome you to visit our Lin family. However, if you wish to act on behalf of our Lin family, we would be very grateful."

Cao Mang was stunned for a long time, then suddenly laughed instead of getting angry: "It is said that the Lin family produced a woman of great talent and ambition. After seeing her today, it is indeed true."

Lin Hongchou smiled and picked up her teacup: "I have other matters to attend to. If Lord Cao has nothing else to discuss, then I will take my leave."

"The banquet has been prepared. If Lord Cao does not mind, you may stay and have a taste. I will have all the elders of my Lin family accompany you."

Cao Mang said indifferently, "No need, I have a place to eat, no need to trouble yourself."

He gave Lin Hongchou a deep look, then turned and strode away, leaving the Lin family's high-ranking members looking at each other in bewilderment.

One of the respected elders couldn't help but say, "Patriarch, Cao Mang is the second most important figure in the New Heavenly Palace. It might not be appropriate for us to offend him like this."

Lin Hongchou glanced at him dismissively: "Did I offend him? I even invited him to dinner, but he just didn't eat."

Everyone was speechless for a while.

Given that demeanor just now, let alone Cao Mang, even an ordinary person would probably have stormed off in anger.

This isn't inviting someone to dinner; it's slapping someone in the face in public.

Before the old man could speak, Lin Hongchou interrupted him, saying, "The envoy from the Goddess Academy is about to arrive. You should hurry and make preparations."

The Lin family members exchanged glances and could only nod helplessly in the end.

Meanwhile, in the main hall of the new Heavenly Palace.

Lin Yi wasn't too surprised after hearing Cao Mang's report.

"So, Lin Hongchou is truly determined to side with the Goddess Academy?"

Cao Mang nodded: "That's true."

Lin Yi's expression was strange: "Does the Goddess Academy really have such great appeal?"

With his current control over Tianjun, let alone a second-rate family like the Lin family, even a top-tier family would have to think twice before defying his will.

Cao Mang chuckled: "No matter what, they are still a first-class academy of gods. In the eyes of us traditional families, they are still high above and have a very superior status."

People at the bottom of Tianjun are not particularly interested in these academies of gods.

Most people have never even heard of it.

But these scions of traditional families, every single one of them, were raised with such an environment and influence from a young age.

Joining the Academy of the Gods one day is something they all dream of.

This is almost an indelible mark imprinted on their minds.

After all, not everyone has Lin Yi's confidence to treat the Academy of Gods as an equal, or even dare to confront it head-on. (End of Chapter)