Age of Evolution#

Chapter 1344: Chapter 1346: Grand Event Before The Storm (Third Update)_1 Chapter 1344: Chapter 1346: Grand Event Before The Storm (Third Update)_1 “Mother!

I’m here!”

Lin Zhen emerged from the forest.

In this life, if there was anything he had a slight emotional attachment to, it would be only his parents, Lin Xia and Yue Qingqing.

Although they were only his temporary parents in this lifetime, they had given him all their love.

Lin Zhen could not bear to disappoint them.

Unable to let Yue Qingqing worry, Lin Zhen came out.

“Fan, my son!

…

You finally came back.”

Yue Qingqing rushed over excitedly, holding Lin Fan tightly in her arms and affectionately calling him her darling.

This made Lin Zhen feel as embarrassed as he could be.

Beside his mother, Kong Qianqian was also there.

Yue Qingqing glared at Kong Qianqian, complaining, “Qianqian, why didn’t you take good care of Lin Fan?

He almost couldn’t make it out.”

The look Kong Qianqian gave Lin Zhen was tinged with a hint of mockery: “I will definitely take good care of him in the future.”

Everyone returned home.

The next day after they returned home, rumors began to circulate in the Capital.

Firstly, some questioned the poisonous parts that Lin Zhen had brought out.

Upon investigation, those things came from Star Realm beasts, which were completely absent in the area.

Moreover, some said that Lin Fan’s parents had spoiled him to the point where he was utterly useless, suggestimg that Zi Ying from the Fairy Empire must have helped him with cheating this time.

There were also rumors claiming that Lin Zhen’s graduation exam results could not be counted and that he wasn’t even qualified to succeed the Parallel King.

Upon hearing these rumors, Lin Zhen could only respond with laughter.

Someone was instigating all this in hopes of taking the throne.

While Lin Zhen wasn’t bothered, his family was.

Lin Xia and Yue Qingqing started to worry.

They needed a marriage alliance to consolidate their position.

The most important thing was to protect Lin Fan.

It seemed impossible to allow him to lead an ordinary life as they had wished earlier.

They saw the best opportunity in marrying the Prime Minister’s house.

Lin Xia rushed to the Prime Minister’s Mansion hoping to formalize the engagement.

Fortunately, Prime Minister Kong Fang did not reject, but agreed to hold the engagement ceremony in ten days.

News quickly spread throughout the Capital.

Those who had doubted the royal family quickly changed their stance.

The royal family’s side instantly became the hot topic.

Since the Prime Minister had agreed to the marriage, that worthless Prince Lin Fan would probably have no problem inheriting the Parallel King.

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The royal mansion was quickly being prepared.

Lanterns were hung, and streets were swept.

The Prince’s engagement was a big deal and required grand arrangements.

Soon, news came that the Emperor himself would attend the engagement ceremony, which added much excitement to the event.

The faces of everyone were filled with joy while they awaited the engagement banquet that would take place in ten days.

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In the Imperial Palace, Lin Zhigao was hearing reports.

“Failure …

Zi Ying emerged from the valley.”

“Those poisonous animals were all killed, and the hired summoner died unexpectedly, leaving only some plasma identified as his after the test…”

“Lin Fan disappeared for a while, and then came out with Zi Ying.

The poisonous debris he had brought out should have come from Zi Ying.”

A series of reports were laid out on the desk, leaving Lin Zhigao frowning deeply.

He found it increasingly difficult to see through the situation.

Lin Zhigao had now essentially verified Zi Ying’s identity.

According to reports relayed from within the Dimensional Universe, the Imperial Emperor, Zi Qianxia, disappeared over a month ago.

It was during that period that Zi Ying came here.

The person who informed Lin Zhigao was a Prime Minister from the Fairy Empire.

This man, named Lin Yunfei, happens to be a great-uncle of Lin Zhigao.

Technically, Lin Zhigao hails from the branch of the Lin family descended from Lin An, while Lin Yunfei stems from Lin Ping’s lineage.

Lin Yunfei informed Lin Zhigao that Zi Ying was the form Zi Qianxia had taken after practicing a method of martial arts to rejuvenate and become younger.

If Zi Ying grows successfully, she could become a God King in the future!

This title of God King, is an unattainable notion for the people of the New World, a triumph Lin Yunfei hopes Zi Qianxia does not accomplish.

If Zi Qianxia dies, Lin Yunfei could inherit the Fairy Empire in the name of the Lin family and become the ruler of this empire.

According to Lin Yunfei, as long as Lin Zhigao keeps Zi Ying on the Wanghai Star, when he assumes the throne in the future, he will appoint Lin Zhigao as the Lord of a Star System!

Just like Saint Ancestor Lin Zhen used to be – the Sun Lord!

For this objective, Lin Zhigao had paid a hefty price, retaining an interstellar pirate along with five poisonous creatures of Meteor Stage to ambush at the Dicui Peak valley.

He initially had two targets, Zi Ying and Lin Fan.

As a descendant of the Parallel King, Lin Fan is the only one who could threaten his throne.

Moreover, Lin Fan is someone he cannot fully understand, making him a risk, so he intended to eliminate him, too.

However, now there’s a snag.

The controller of the Meteor Stage and the five poisonous creatures have been mysteriously disposed of by someone, suggesting Zi Ying might have someone protecting her.

In addition, Lin Fan mysteriously disappeared once; all these occurrences are making him feel like things are getting out of his control.

“Your Majesty, I reckon we should proceed with our plans as originally intended, as after all, the day for Lin Fan’s betrothal is just around the corner.

However, it could be that our final strength is slightly insufficient.” His loyal subordinate suggested.

Lin Zhigao gently nodded.

This was indeed his greatest concern.

“It seems we can only ask for reinforcements now.

I will promptly notify Great-uncle.

We need support here!”

A ruthless light flashed across Lin Zhigao’s face: “If there are things that remain unclear, we need not look further into them.

After all, this is the New World, the Lin Family’s territory.

No one can deter anything the Lin Family is determined to carry out!”

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The betrothal ceremony in Dahua was even more grand than weddings elsewhere.

Contrarily, weddings are somewhat low-key, with slightly casual celebratory wishes from friends and relatives followed by an announcement to pronounce the marriage.

The betrothal ceremony, however, is the grandest.

A team of knights, all War Gods, riding on fiery red horses, wearing flame-like red armor, large red cloaks, a golden phoenix feather atop their heads, wielding seven-meter-long dragon spears, pointed diagonally into the sky, solemnly parading down the streets.

This was the Royal Guard, currently borrowed by the Parallel King.

Following the knights procession, two winged white horses pulled a magnificent carriage.

Various gems and ornaments adorned the carriage, making it extremely sumptuous.

The coachman cracked his whip in the air, the drum and music band behind him began to play.

The tremendous carriage carried the band that was performing passionately.

Above in the sky, Spiritual Mind Masters were treading on flying swords, long ribbons in their hands, creating rainbow trails across the sky, clearly visible from a hundred miles away.

Kong Qianqian had already boarded the carriage and was following the procession towards the Parallel King Mansion.