Chapter 1334 - 1332: Arranging for the Parents
Chapter 1334 - 1332: Arranging for the Parents
"Lin Feng, this place is just too tragic..." Xia Lalan’s eyes were red as she looked at the devastation around her, speaking to Lin Feng. From childhood to adulthood, she had never witnessed such natural disasters because disasters like this had never occurred in the Hidden World.
The children, although silent, wore expressions of sorrow. Even though it was ordinary people who had died here, they were still lives. None of them expected the Secular World to have deteriorated to such a state.
"In the face of natural disasters like this, no one can do much. Let’s go. We’ll head to Wan’er first and discuss later." Hearing Xia Lalan’s words, Lin Feng shook his head helplessly and replied. If he had been in Tianhai City, perhaps not so many people would have died. But with such an abrupt catastrophe, he could only resign himself to the unpredictability of fate.
After listening to Lin Feng, Xia Lalan nodded and didn’t say anything further. Instead, she led the children to follow Lin Feng obediently toward Yingbo University.
When they finally arrived at Yingbo University, they found that the university had also suffered immense destruction. Two of the older teaching buildings had been razed to the ground. Many of the towering trees on campus now lay toppled. The only area that remained intact was the villa’s forest, which, protected by a formation, became the sole refuge spared from the calamity.
Without saying anything, Lin Feng led Xia Lalan and the children directly into the familiar forest.
As soon as they approached the villa, a startled cry rang out!
"Son, you’re back!" Zhang Lan rushed toward Lin Feng the moment she saw him, tears streaming down her face. The overwhelming relief of surviving the calamity left her unable to speak coherently as she sobbed uncontrollably.
"Son, it’s so good to see you." Lin Yiwen looked at his son with a nod, his own eyes glistening with tears. If it hadn’t been for Zhu Tao’s timely intervention to save him, he might have never been able to see his son again.
Looking at his parents, Lin Feng pulled them into his embrace. Knowing that his parents were safe brought him immense comfort and relief!
"Brother Lin Feng, you’re back! Sister Wan’er and Sister Leng Mei are dealing with school matters, and the other sisters have all been relocated here," Lin Jie said hurriedly as she stood off to the side, eager to reassure Lin Feng that everything was under control.
"As long as everyone’s fine. Let’s head into the villa; I have something to discuss." Hearing Lin Jie’s words, Lin Feng nodded and then spoke to the group earnestly. Given the gravity of the situation, he needed to understand several pressing matters to plan their next steps.
Upon hearing what Lin Feng said, everyone entered the villa with him. Once inside, Chu Meng and the other women, along with several top-tier experts like Old Monster, also filed into the villa one after another.
"What’s the situation like right now?" Lin Feng directed his question to Zhu Tao, intent on understanding the current state of the Secular World now that his loved ones were safe.
"Young Master, the entire Secular World is in chaos right now. Many regions have suffered all kinds of disasters—tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, landslides, and floods are everywhere," Zhu Tao replied promptly, giving Lin Feng a brief overview of the current state of the world.
"I’m not asking about that." Lin Feng shook his head and quickly clarified. "On my way back, I killed quite a few demon beasts and some unscrupulous cultivators. Is this situation widespread in the Secular World now?"
"Young Master, so you’re referring to that." Zhu Tao finally understood Lin Feng’s question. "Yes, what you mentioned is now occurring on a global scale. According to the latest intelligence, many evil cultivators and demon beasts have appeared in Southeast Asia. In pursuit of triggering spiritual energy eruptions, they are deliberately exacerbating the damage from natural disasters like tsunamis, even going so far as to provoke larger ones! It’s also said that some evil cultivators have triggered volcanic eruptions to absorb more spiritual energy. This sort of thing is happening worldwide, but the situation in Southeast Asia is by far the most critical!"
Zhu Tao explained in detail, the intelligence coming from special channels. While the accuracy of this information couldn’t be guaranteed, having any intelligence at all in such chaotic times was already a rare advantage.
After hearing Zhu Tao’s report, Lin Feng furrowed his brow. What he feared most was indeed happening. These vile evil cultivators and demon beasts had to be suppressed; otherwise, the chaos in the world would only worsen. In such dire circumstances, only decisive and iron-fisted action could prevent the disasters from deteriorating further.
Having made up his mind, Lin Feng immediately addressed the assembled experts. "Here’s the plan: Senior Old Monster, I’m leaving the affairs of Tianhai to you. Anyone who encounters malicious demon beasts or evil cultivators is to kill them on the spot. If they cannot be subdued, inform me, and I’ll handle them myself! Senior Nangong He, contact the Nangong Family and gather as many powerful cultivators as possible to sweep through Huaxia. If feasible, I want efforts coordinated globally to address these threats. Old Zhu, I need you to head to Europe... As for Southeast Asia, I’ll handle it personally. Once I’m done there, I’ll return immediately."
Lin Feng quickly delegated tasks to the gathered experts. Given the urgency of the situation, the experts promptly acted on their assignments and left to carry them out.
After most of the experts had departed, Lin Feng turned to the remaining women and his parents. "Natural disasters have struck, and human actions have only made things worse. All we can do now is focus on damage control. Senior Sister, how much funding does the group currently have?"
"Junior Brother, we can mobilize around a hundred billion or so, but given the scope of the disaster, the statuses of our subsidiaries worldwide remain uncertain," Chu Meng replied promptly, providing a financial overview.
"Son, whatever you plan, your mother supports you!" Zhang Lan immediately chimed in after hearing Lin Feng’s question, already sensing her son’s intentions.
Lin Feng nodded at his mother’s words, contemplating for a moment before instructing Qian Duoduo, "The world is increasingly chaotic now. Duoduo, you must stabilize your organization immediately. Make sure the underground world across the nation doesn’t descend into disorder. If necessary, remove those causing trouble—I’ll take full responsibility!"
"Understood! Leave it to me," Qian Duoduo responded quickly, standing up to leave and carry out Lin Feng’s orders. Though she wished to stay by his side, she knew his instructions were far more important, affecting countless lives and allowing no room for error.
Once Qian Duoduo had left, Lin Feng turned to the remaining women, instructing, "Senior Sister, withdraw all available group funds within limits that won’t disrupt operations. Set up a charitable foundation and source as many supplies as possible to send to the most affected areas. Rongrong, Xiaoyu, Xiao Jie—you three assist Senior Sister with this."
Given the current situation, government efforts were limited. To Lin Feng, wealth was merely a number. If it could help save lives and alleviate suffering, he was willing to commit it all.
"Don’t worry, we’ll handle it."
Chu Meng and the other women spoke in unison, fully supportive of Lin Feng’s plan. Even without his direction, they would have acted similarly. After responding, they departed the villa as a group to discuss and implement the arrangements.
Once the women had left, the room was quiet save for Lin Feng, Zhang Lan, Lin Yiwen, and Xia Lalan. Gazing at his parents, Lin Feng felt a deep sense of guilt. He had been so preoccupied in recent times that he hadn’t spent enough time caring for them. This latest disaster only heightened his regret. If Zhu Tao hadn’t intervened, his parents might have been in danger, and he would have truly lived in remorse. After thinking for a moment, Lin Feng embraced his parents, and the three of them disappeared from the villa.
Zhang Lan and Lin Yiwen suddenly found their surroundings transformed. They now stood in a completely unfamiliar environment. Gone was the familiar villa—what replaced it was a picturesque scene of chirping birds and fragrant flowers. Stunned, they looked around, unable to comprehend how they’d been transported here.
"Son, where is this place?"
"Son, what’s going on?"
They couldn’t hold back their curiosity any longer and asked Lin Feng for an explanation about this extraordinary situation.
"Mom, Dad, this is a small world I created. There’s no need for you to understand the details. For now, just stay here and think of it as a retreat. Once the situation outside settles, I’ll bring you back. Otherwise, I won’t be able to sleep peacefully," Lin Feng explained with a smile, seeing the incredulous look on his parents’ faces. He had no other choice. The turmoil outside was simply too severe, and with the emergence of the Immortal’s Relic Mansion, there might yet be further disasters. To ensure their safety, it was best for his parents to remain in the Spirit Realm.
"Son, we’ll do as you ask. Your dad and I trust you."
"Son, you’re destined for great things. Go deal with the world’s affairs. Don’t worry about your mother and me."
Lin Yiwen and Zhang Lan finally grasped Lin Feng’s intentions after hearing his explanation. While they had lingering obligations and tasks in the outside world, they chose to stay here to reassure their son. Besides, the environment truly was exceptional—it felt like a retreat in paradise.
Seeing his parents agree, Lin Feng smiled and told them, "Mom, Dad, there’s nothing here yet, but don’t worry. I’ll arrange for someone to take care of you. I have to get back to work now, but I’ll visit when I have time."
After speaking, Lin Feng left the Spirit Realm without hesitation.
"Old man, this place is incredible—better than any park we’ve ever visited."
"You and your obsession with parks! Can you even imagine that our son created this entire world?"
"Ah, to think our son, who used to be such a troublemaker, has become someone like this... Can you believe it?"
"..."
After Lin Feng’s departure, Lin Yiwen held Zhang Lan close, and the two began to explore the Spirit Realm. The more they wandered, the more astonished they became. It truly was a paradise with mountains, water, forests, and the enchanting melodies of birds—a veritable immortal realm!
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