I Just Wanted To Live but I Somehow Became Better Than the Protagonist

While Lin Jun and the others were meeting with Chu Moyan, the rest of the Lin family’s guards were waiting downstairs, with two of them scouting the surroundings. At first, they didn’t hear any useful information, but when Dan Han and Dan Rong appeared near the restaurant, it immediately attracted widespread attention.

“Not long ago, they were still at the early stage of the Demon King realm, but now they have soared to the Demon Sovereign realm. Without a great opportunity, I wouldn’t believe it.”

At a roadside stall, a few demons were drinking and chatting. The Lin family’s guards immediately perked up their ears.

“In my opinion, it must be related to the Holy Word Envoy. Our Xuande Realm hasn’t seen a Holy Word Envoy for thousands of years. Now that the Heavenly Dao is declining, the effect of the Holy Word’s grace must be more obvious. They must have received multiple Holy Word baptisms.”

“I don’t think that Holy Word Envoy is particularly capable. The Holy Word’s protective formation didn’t last long before it was breached, which shows that the Holy Word he invoked wasn’t strong.”

“Directly reviving a precarious formation and emitting a dazzling light isn’t strong? Most likely, the traitors in the city found the Holy Word Envoy and attacked him, which is why the Holy Word’s protection didn’t hold. Didn’t a terrifying thunderbolt explode in our city before the deputy city lord announced the end of the war? That should have been the Heavenly Dao’s wrath descending after the Holy Word Envoy was attacked.”

“That’s right, that’s right. According to a friend of mine who works as a guard, the undercover agents in Yanhu City once captured the Holy Word Envoy’s relatives and sent a lot of troops to support them. Guess what happened? A thunderstorm hit the camp, and the elite troops suffered heavy casualties.”

“Thus, it makes sense that the son of the city lord, Hu Lao, is leading his troops to the city gates but has not yet attacked. This strange behavior speaks volumes.”

“Even though the heavenly order is in peril, it is not something the beings on this earth can contend with. No wonder Hu Lao is still locked away in prison, raving madly that his father will be fine and daring to speak against the Sacred Words—it’s practically a death wish.”

“Excuse me.” Two guards from the Lin family had been listening for a while, and while some of what they heard did resonate with their own experiences, they were anxious that none of the drunken demons had mentioned who the Sacred Words referred to. They moved closer to the group of drinking demons, revealing their guest insignia from the city lord’s manor.

“What can we do for you, sirs? Feel free to speak.” The gossiping demons were just ordinary residents; they couldn’t afford to offend outsiders.

“Could you tell us who this Sacred Words is?”

“Oh, that’s not a secret at all. The Sacred Words is called Ye Yong.”

The guards’ eyelids twitched, and they hurriedly pressed, “Which Ye Yong?”

“We don’t know him personally, but… he is a guest of the prominent family’s young lady from the West District. When he first arrived, he gifted a demon hundred forest passage token to the city lord as a meeting gift, and there’s more…”

The more they listened, the more alarmed the guards became. Could this Ye Yong be the same Ye family brat they had looked down upon at the last tavern?

But that didn’t make sense. If what these demons said was true, why did Ye Yong have such an attitude back then?

Lost in thought, a demon suddenly shouted, “Lord Di Han and Lord Di Rong have come out! If they are here to personally welcome him, that young man must be the Sacred Words!”

The guards followed the gaze of the crowd of demons.

Dressed in white, with a handsome demeanor, he maintained the air of a refined gentleman even under the gaze of thousands.

This is bad; he really is the Ye Yong they were thinking of.

What went wrong in the investigation?

The guards were puzzled and pressed the few demons for why there had been no prior information about the Holy Words. They replied that news from Lion Forest City had been sealed off, and only now, after the siege had ended, was it starting to circulate.

The guards knew this matter could not be delayed; they had to report to the young master and young lady immediately.

Returning to the tavern, they happened to find Lin Junxun and the others coming down from the top-level private room, their expressions filled with confusion.

“Young Master Junxun, we have learned something significant!” The guard, disregarding the young lady’s expression, hurriedly relayed what he had heard.

After listening, Lin Junxun sat down on a nearby chair, somewhat dazed.

“What are you doing?” The chicken demon, who was currently eating, looked at Lin Junxun with mild annoyance, glaring at him for suddenly sitting down.

“Get lost.” Lin Junxun pulled out a high-grade spirit stone and slapped it on the table.

“Alright!” The chicken demon accepted the spirit stone and quickly scurried away.

“Young Master, Young Lady, it seems the one hiding deeply is not Di Yu, but Ye Yong. The rumors we’ve heard about him in the Eastern Continent may not just be the boastful tales of country folk; they might actually be true,” Lin Feng said, his voice low.

“Yet last time, Ye Yongming clearly praised Young Master Jun Xun,” one of the guards raised a question.

“This is precisely why I feel this person is hiding too deeply,” Lin Feng began to analyze for everyone: “At that time, Young Master Jun Xun extended several invitations, expressing his willingness to let him be his attendant, to enjoy better resources with the Lin family, yet he refused. Would any of you be willing to give up such a great opportunity?”

The guards shook their heads in unison. Despite their current bravado, flaunting their strength and prowess, without the Lin family’s support, they were nothing.

“I believe that was a test; he was testing our character,” Lin Feng sighed deeply. “We have all been deceived by appearances, thinking that even the most talented individuals from the Eastern Continent cannot compare to those from the Central Continent, but he is an exception.

In terms of family background, ten Ye families do not measure up to the Lin family, yet the connections he possesses are beyond what our Lin family can reach. The attitude of Master Mingjian towards him, the interest of a Half-Saint in taking him as a disciple, and his acquaintance with the Night family’s daughter—all these indicate that we thought the Ye family was his support, but in reality, it should be the other way around; he is the one who supports the rise of the Ye family.

Setting aside connections, to gain the favor of a Half-Saint, to be recognized by a world of power, and to become a Holy Word—these alone are enough to prove his potential and talent.”

Indeed, this was the high-quality pressure exerted by Ye Yong. In terms of background, the Lin family was nothing in his eyes. In terms of talent, who could be inferior to a disciple sought after by a Half-Saint?

Yet, from beginning to end, he had never mentioned any of this; it was all brought up by others, making the Lin family feel like clowns in their previous performance.

“What you call a test, what does that mean?” Although Lin Jun Xun occasionally had foresight, he certainly did not match the seasoned Lin Feng in terms of detail.

“Does Young Master Jun Xun still remember what people from the Eastern Continent said about Ye Yong?”

“Something about being humble and polite, a gentleman unmatched in the world?”

“Put it on others, it might be an excuse, but with him, it’s mostly true. After all, from beginning to end, he has never shown us any disrespectful behavior, whether in his gaze or words.” Lin Feng sighed again: “Yet we mistook his humility for weakness, and his generous praise as him trying to curry favor. He may not say it openly, but he must think we are beneath him. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have repeatedly declined to introduce us to the Night family’s daughter just now.”

Lin Junxun thought for a moment, and it indeed seemed to be the case. His expression grew serious: “Is there any way to remedy this?”

“Fortunately, we haven’t truly offended him, and he still carries the blood of the Lin family. It’s really not feasible; we can try with Lin Wei. Young Master Junxun, please forgive my rudeness, but given the current situation, we cannot regard Ye Yong and the Ye family as one. Ye Yong’s existence has far surpassed that of the Ye family; you may have to lower yourself to befriend him.”

In truth, Lin Feng wanted to say to curry favor instead, but considering Lin Junxun’s temperament, he opted for “befriend.”

“Hmm.” Lin Junxun nodded, not sensing anything amiss. After all, the pampered young master often harbored a mysterious confidence of, “You may be impressive now, but I will surely be even more so in the future.”

Lin Qiuyah remained silent throughout, merely biting her lip, as if regretting something.