34: Your wife is great!
During lunch, Lin Chen mentioned his desire to expand the farm. Father Cao and Mother Cao immediately offered to stay and help. Anyway, there had been an accident on the city highway today, so it wouldn't be safe to go back now. They might as well spend the night at the farm.
Yun Mengyao was also eager, but thinking of her father coming in the afternoon, she pouted and gave up the idea. Her father would definitely not agree to her staying overnight at the farm.
"Last year, the farm's area was reduced once. The old fences are still there; they just need to be renovated and reinforced. If we encounter any wild spirit beasts, we can also consider bringing them to the farm to raise them," Lin Chen said to Father Cao and Mother Cao.
"Alright, now I understand. Back then, your grandmother couldn't manage it alone. Last year, I was the one who found people to build those new fences for your family!" Father Cao said with a smile.
Their family runs a business selling spirit beast ingredients and frequently trades with Lin Chen's farm, often sourcing goods from them. When his grandmother was too busy, she would also ask them for help. When the farm's area was to be reduced, Father Cao also helped find people to customize the new fences.
"Then I'll trouble Uncle Cao and Aunt Cao!" Lin Chen thanked them.
"Oh, what are you saying? If it weren't for you, our Cao Chuan's spirit beast wouldn't even have a home yet!" Mother Cao said, feigning anger. The Gray Bean Pigeon with orange aptitude and an inherited skill only cost them 100,000, a price you couldn't get anywhere else.
"Exactly, Lin Chen, don't worry. When I become a powerful Beast Tamer, I'll protect this farm for you!" Cao Chuan said, patting his chest.
"Slap!" No sooner had he finished speaking than Father Cao slapped him. "You little brat, behave yourself! Can't you learn from Lin Chen? I'd be thankful if you just stopped causing trouble outside. You protect it? Do you believe I'll chop you down with one blow right now!"
"Hahahaha!"
Though Father Cao scolded him, he was actually worried about Cao Chuan. After all, Beast Tamers walking in the wilderness and secret realms face unimaginable dangers, and all parents wish for their children to be safe and healthy.
After lunch, everyone started to get busy. The Mountain Guard Dog was resting, so Bai Sitong's Fierce Wind Vermilion Sparrow took on the role of guardian, preventing everyone from being attacked by wild spirit beasts while expanding the farm.
"Chirp~~~"
A bird's cry echoed above the farm. Everyone looked up and saw a large blue-and-white bird circling in the sky, a red ribbon around its neck looking particularly striking.
"Chirp~~~" Before anyone could respond, the Fierce Wind Vermilion Sparrow had already transformed into a red light and shot upwards.
Birds have a very strong sense of territory. Who are you? How dare you fly above my head? Don't you have any sense of self-awareness?
"A Star Satin Bird? Could it be my dad?" Yun Mengyao exclaimed, but she had already seen a flash of fireinjection towards the Star Satin Bird, instantly becoming anxious.
Don't let the Star Satin Bird's large size, noble appearance, and pleasant name fool you; its combat power is actually very ordinary, and its growth potential is not high. It's considered the most common flying mount spirit beast.
A Star Satin Bird, at most level thirty or forty, facing the aggressive Fierce Wind Vermilion Sparrow, simply has no power to fight back, right? It would turn into a roasted little bird in minutes!
"Oh no! My in-law? Vermilion Sparrow, stop!" Bai Sitong immediately cried out, shouting at the Fierce Wind Vermilion Sparrow.
However, it was already too late. The flames had already reached the Star Satin Bird's face. Everyone could even see the Star Satin Bird's terrified expression and its frantic flapping wings.
"Hiss~~~" Bai Sitong gasped, looking somewhat awkwardly at Lin Chen and Yun Mengyao beside her. This Big Nephew wouldn't fight her to the death, would he? What should she do if she killed her in-law upon meeting him? Waiting online, very urgent!
"Dad!" Yun Mengyao shouted, running forward.
As the firelight dispersed, a young man in a white robe descended from the sky, simultaneously putting the still-shaken Star Satin Bird into his spirit beast ring.
As Beast Tamers' strength increases, their lifespan also grows. Although the man looked young, his aura was calm and profound, clearly indicating a life of many vicissitudes.
"You girl, where's the Lin family boy?" The man looked at Yun Mengyao and smiled.
"He's over there!" Yun Mengyao was a little embarrassed. She went up and linked arms with him, walking towards Lin Chen.
"Why are you just standing there!" Bai Sitong patted Lin Chen beside her and led him to greet them.
"I'm so sorry, so sorry. The Fierce Wind Vermilion Sparrow has a strong sense of territory. Were you hurt?" Bai Sitong stepped forward and said apologetically. Seeing a small white fox perched on the other party's shoulder, she guessed it must have been the one that blocked the Fierce Wind Vermilion Sparrow's attack, right?
"It's fine! I am Yun Zhengqing, the current patriarch of the Yun Family. May I ask who you are, young lady?" Seeing Bai Sitong, who was with Lin Chen, Yun Zhengqing asked with a puzzled expression.
"Ah! My name is Bai Sitong, I'm Lin Chen's maternal aunt. I'm truly sorry about today!" Bai Sitong withdrew her gaze and said with a hint of apology, but she felt the aura from the other party and her heart sank slightly. This person's strength was so formidable.
"No matter!" Learning that she was Lin Chen's maternal aunt, Yun Zhengqing didn't say much more, but he was somewhat surprised. The Lin Family actually had such a powerful Beast Tamer? It seems the information from the Noble Families was incorrect!
"Hello, Uncle! You're here for the evolution of the White Sound Fox, aren't you? Shall we talk inside?" Seeing that the two had introduced themselves, Lin Chen finally spoke, his face showing no fear or nervousness.
"Good!" Yun Zhengqing nodded. It wasn't his first time seeing Lin Chen. To be honest, he was quite satisfied with this young man, but unfortunately, his family background was a bit lacking.
"Not necessarily. A Six-Star Beast Tamer's maternal aunt, grandparents of unknown strength... If his parents can return alive from the secret realm, his background isn't bad at all. It seems the Sun Family is going to kick an iron plate this time." Yun Zhengqing thought to himself, as Yun Mengyao beside him had already linked arms with him and was walking towards the residence.
"Dad, I'm telling you, people from the Sun Family came this morning, saying they wanted to challenge Lin Chen, but in truth, it was just to destroy the farm. Luckily, Lin Chen is amazing; he defeated their Unicorn Rhinoceros with the Vine Monster."
"When you take the White Sound Fox's evolution back, you must go to the Sun Family and talk to them properly. They are too much; there's no reason to forcibly seize someone's property!"
All the way, Yun Mengyao held Yun Zhengqing and talked nonstop, criticizing the Sun Family while also speaking well of Lin Chen, hoping that Yun Zhengqing could step forward to protect the farm and preserve Lin Chen's family business.
"I know, I know!" Yun Zhengqing somewhat helplessly patted his daughter's hand. Why did it feel like her elbow was always bending outwards? He didn't even know if this evolution was real or fake yet!
Good upbringing quickly made Yun Mengyao realize. Blushing, she leaned on Yun Zhengqing's arm and acted spoiled for a while, then secretly looked at Lin Chen and made a V-sign.
Bai Sitong also winked at Lin Chen, as if saying, "Your wife is quite something~~~"