Lin Xun fell silent.

He should have been very happy to find out about his background, but after learning that his father had been killed, his mother had disappeared, and his grandfather and other immediate family members had died, he didn’t feel the slightest hint of joy. 

On the contrary, an overweening hatred filled his heart!

The tremendous Lin Clan had fallen to infighting because of their desire for power and benefits. Many forces of the Forbidden City even took the opportunity to attack the Lin Clan. Lin Xun didn’t know whom he should direct his hatred.

Hate his own clansmen for their incompetence?    

Hate the rich and powerful families who took advantage of the situation to take a slice of the Lin Clan’s wealth? 

Or should he hate everyone? 

Lamentable! 

Lin Xun thought of the old man’s lamentable cry, and a wave of sadness rushed to his heart.  Internal trouble, external chaos, and deterioration were how the Lin Family ended!

Lin Xun took a deep breath and asked, “Elder, is the Chi Family one of the culprits who took...