Chapter 4462
Upon entering the Imperial Palace, Lin Kedong spotted their father, Emperor Lin Chong, already engaged in conversation with a figure beside him.
This figure was an elderly man clad in a Taoist robe and wielding a whisk—the esteemed Taoist Wujil.
“Master!”
As soon as Lin Keting laid eyes on Taoist Wujil, she felt an urgent need for him to clarify the situation.
However, just as she opened her mouth to speak, the weight of her father’s gaze silenced her.
“Ting’er, you ventured into the Heavenly Kingdom without my permission and secretly engaged with a young cultivator there. Are you trying to drive your father to madness?”
Anger etched on his face, Lin Chong confronted Lin Keting.
“Father, my little sister is naturally playful; it’s only normal for her to visit the Heavenly Kingdom for some fun. Besides, she was with others, so she was in no danger. Please, don’t punish her!”
Lin Kefan quickly interceded on Lin Keting’s behalf!
“Quiet!” Lin Chong’s frown deepened, causing Lin Kefan to fall silent in fear.
“Fourth brother, please don’t plead for me. I merely went out to enjoy myself. I had a secret conversation with that young cultivator from the Tribulation Realm, and we even spent several hours together,” Lin Keting boldly declared.
Lin Keting voiced her defiance without a hint of fear!
“You…” Lin Chong was nearly apoplectic upon hearing her words!
“Father, Master was the one who instructed me to do all of this. He even suggested I go to the Battlefield of Gods and Demons in the Heavenly World.”
“And my master also advised me to become a dual-cultivation partner with that young cultivator from the Tribulation Realm. If there’s punishment to be given, it should be directed toward my master!”
With a pointed finger, Lin Keting accused Taoist Wujil!
“My disciple, don’t speak such nonsense. How could your master send you to the Heavenly Realm? And how could I possibly find you a Tribulation Realm cultivator for dual cultivation?”
Taoist Wujil quickly refuted her claims!
Lin Keting was momentarily taken aback, staring at Taoist Wujil in disbelief!
It was clear that Taoist Wujil had orchestrated everything, yet he now refused to take responsibility!
“Master, why won’t you own up to it? This isn’t fair—are you trying to deceive me?”
Lin Keting never imagined her own master would attempt to trick her!
“Enough! Taoist Wujil is a figure of great respect; he wouldn’t do such a thing. You can’t shift all the blame onto him.”
“You must take responsibility for your actions. Moreover, your conflict with the Demon Seal Alliance in the Heavenly Realm resulted in the deaths of several guards. Surely, your master didn’t order that, did he?”
Lin Chong questioned Lin Keting sternly.
Lin Keting shook her head, “No, but those from the Demon Sealing Alliance deserved their fate. Master taught me that no one in the Demon Sealing League is virtuous.”
“Once again, you’re placing blame on your master. You clearly can’t recognize your own faults. If that’s the case, don’t complain when I’m strict.”
“You will go to the Imperial Mausoleum to reflect on your mistakes for ten years. You are not permitted to leave before that time…”
Lin Chong declared angrily at Lin Keting.
Furious, Lin Keting’s face paled, and she clenched her teeth, “Go ahead and send me there! I’m not afraid of repenting for a hundred years…”
With that, Lin Keting turned on her heel and stormed out!
“Little sister!”
Seeing this, Lin Kefan rushed after her!
Watching this unfold, Lin Kedong smirked!
“What’s so funny? Get out of here…”
Lin Chong shot a glare at Lin Kedong, prompting him to quickly suppress his laughter and make his exit!
Once Lin Kedong left, Taoist Wujil and Lin Chong exchanged knowing glances, then burst into laughter together!
“Master Wuji, I fear that this time, Ting’er will hold quite a grudge against you.”
Lin Chong chuckled.
“Let her hate me as much as she wishes. The Heavenly Realm is on the brink of upheaval, and the Demon Seal Alliance is already closing in on me. I fear our days of peace are numbered.”
Taoist Wujil replied with a resigned smile!
“Indeed, Sun Moon City will soon be revealed to the public. I can no longer maintain my image as the pure emperor.”
“But what about the young man named ** whom you found for Ting’er, the Taoist priest?”
Lin Chong inquired with curiosity!
“Emperor Lin, fear not. You will recognize him when you see him. If he isn’t a dragon among men, how could I possibly present him to Ting’er?”
“Ting’er is not only your beloved daughter; she is also my cherished student.”
Taoist Wujil kept his cards close to his chest and revealed nothing further!
“Very well, I trust in the Taoist’s judgment. I hope that after ten years of reflection, Ting’er can steer clear of this impending disaster!”
With a soft sigh, Lin Chong fell into silence, and the two shared a moment of quiet contemplation!