Extreme Almightiest Young Master

Chapter 588 Combining Hardness with Softness is the True Path

"I know..." Leng Hao was very touched. To be honest, only his sister had said these things to him, but he had never taken them seriously and only thought they were empty talk. But when Lin Feng said these words, he truly had a moment of sudden enlightenment at this moment. For some reason, he couldn’t help but listen seriously to what Lin Feng said, understanding that Lin Feng truly had his best interests at heart.

"In the future, don’t be as obstinate as you are now. There is a principle—often with a soft tongue yet with teeth only when necessary. Sometimes admitting your mistakes is not something to be ashamed of; it only shows that we have truly matured. This is just like the way of yin and yang in Taichi, the supreme path is for those who can be both firm and yielding. I hope you can take my words to heart. If you really do, then I can rest assured." Seeing Leng Hao’s sincere attitude, Lin Feng knew his words had taken effect, and this was precisely the outcome he wanted—only by accepting from within could real change occur.

"I understand, Brother Lin. I’ll definitely restrain myself from now on and strive to achieve the balance of firmness and flexibility that you spoke of." Upon hearing Lin Feng’s words, Leng Hao quickly expressed his position, indicating that he would reflect on himself and restrain his behavior in the future. He reflected on his past and admitted that, indeed, as Lin Feng had said, his domineering attitude had caused quite a few problems for the Leng Family. In hindsight, those incidents were trivial matters, and it was nothing more than his inability to swallow his pride. In the future, he would try to avoid such issues as much as possible.

Now, he truly wanted to mature as Brother Lin had said, aspiring to become a person like Lin Feng. During Lin Feng’s time with the Leng Family, despite his antagonism toward Lin Feng, it never angered Lin Feng; instead, Lin Feng patiently dealt with him. That breadth of mind and composure was exactly what he lacked. Leng Hao saw his shortcomings but previously was unwilling to let go of that so-called dignity. Now it seemed that true maturity should be like Lin Feng—unperturbed, neither elated nor sorrowful, without anger or annoyance. This is what a truly mature man should be.

"There’s one more thing. You need to think more for yourself in the future. Don’t blindly trust anyone. Take a step back and analyze the words and actions of those around you from an outsider’s perspective, unaffected by others. In doing so, you can escape the fog of confusion and truly see a person for who they are. Take Yuan Kun for example—if you had looked at him from an outsider’s perspective from the start, the subsequent events wouldn’t have happened."

"Brother Lin, I understand now. From now on, I will think carefully before acting; I won’t be the same anymore. The matter with senior brother Yuan Kun has really been a wake-up call for me. I was too trusting of him before, which led to what happened later. Rest assured, after this lesson, I won’t make the same mistake again."

"Hmm, I’m glad you think that way. After your sister and I leave, you will be the only one by your grandfather’s side. You should naturally treat your grandfather well. Filial piety is a duty and responsibility we, as juniors, should fulfil. The saying goes, ’Among all virtues, filial piety comes first.’ If a person is known for their propriety and filial piety, even if they are a bad person, they can’t be too bad. Your grandfather has worked hard all his life; in his twilight years, you should make sure he lives out his days happily. Spoil your grandfather a bit; both young and old children need pampering, understand?"

"Hmm, I understand. Thank you, Brother Lin, for telling me so much. Don’t worry, I will correct my ways and be good to my grandfather, ensuring he’s happy every day."

"That’s good to hear; now I can rest easy. Oh, I’ve been contemplating your cultivation last night, and I felt I should mention something. During both times you sparred, I noticed your cultivation technique tends to lean heavily towards the aggressive yang style, which is not right. If possible, I suggest you read more Buddhist scriptures, which can calm your mind and will be beneficial for your cultivation. If you want to reach greater heights, balancing yin and yang is fundamental."

"So that’s it. No wonder I’ve always had this feeling of being on the verge of exploding..."

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The two men walked and talked on the hillside in perfect harmony. On one hand, Leng Hao admired Lin Feng’s character and abilities; on the other hand, he understood all that Lin Feng said was for his benefit. Thus, he followed Lin Feng’s teachings without question, memorizing everything Lin Feng had told him in his heart, knowing that following Lin Feng’s advice would never be wrong. If he did exactly as told, he could become a man like Lin Feng, which was both his goal and his ideal.

Lin Feng also went into detail about all the things he had contemplated the previous night, covering every aspect, and only after saying all this did Lin Feng truly feel at ease. He could sense Leng Hao’s sincere attitude, that he took his words to heart rather than merely humoring him. If Leng Hao indeed acted according to his advice, he should be able to take on the responsibility the Leng Family had entrusted him with swiftly.

Before they knew it, the two had strolled for more than an hour, discussing everything thoroughly before returning to the Leng Residence. After a simple breakfast, Lin Feng went back to his room to rest for a while. His plane ticket was booked for the afternoon, and he would return to Tianhai with Leng Mei then.

But what Lin Feng hadn’t expected was that as soon as he entered his room, Leng Hui walked straight into it.

"Lin Feng, I received a phone call this morning." Leng Hui entered Lin Feng’s room and sat down directly across from him, getting right to the point.

"Phone call?" Lin Feng suddenly heard Leng Hui say this and felt it strange. What kind of call could make Leng Hui speak so solemnly?

"Old Wang called me this morning to relay a message. He said the child knows his mistake, and moreover, his grandson left the country this morning. He hopes that this will be the end of the matter." Leng Hui directly repeated what Wang Tianlin had said. Originally, he wanted to add something else, but after much thought, he decided that repeating the original message was most appropriate. Lin Feng was a smart man; saying anything else wouldn’t achieve the desired effect.

"Then let’s leave it at that. Pass a message back for me, tell him that as long as his grandson no longer targets me, this matter will be thoroughly put to rest." Hearing Leng Hui speak, Lin Feng immediately understood what he meant. He genuinely hadn’t anticipated that before he had even begun to track down the mysterious individual, they had already come forward proactively and in such a way that left him no room to maneuver. After all, Leng Hui was Leng Mei’s grandfather, and since Leng Hui had spoken, he could only abandon his pursuit and put the issue to rest completely.

However, Lin Feng was also very surprised. Anyone Leng Hui referred to as Old Wang was among the top elders in the nation, which clearly pointed to Old Wang’s identity. Lin Feng had already suspected that the mysterious person was someone of no ordinary status, but he’d never imagined it to be Old Master Wang’s grandson, an identity that truly caught Lin Feng by surprise.

But now Lin Feng couldn’t say much anymore. The other party had already conceded, and they had made the mysterious person leave, even phoning Leng Hui. Even if he wanted to pursue the individual, he had to let it go. He wasn’t afraid of anything, but at this stage, there was no need to persist. Continuing the matter would only be pointless, and the Leng Family might suffer unfavorable consequences, which was something he didn’t want to see, let alone the outcome Lin Feng wished for.

Thinking this, Lin Feng agreed with Leng Hui’s words and decided to completely let go of the incident. From now on, as long as the other party didn’t target him again, he would act as if the event had never occurred. It was best for both the Leng Family and for him. Nobody wanted to escalate the situation any further under current circumstances. He wasn’t afraid of anything, but he had to be considerate of the people around him, which was something he had to take into account.

"All right, I’ll let him know. To be honest, I was really worried you would refuse, but now I’m relieved. When are you and my granddaughter flying back to Tianhai?" Leng Hui looked at Lin Feng. He had been truly concerned that Lin Feng would reject Wang Tianlin’s overture, knowing that whatever issue prompted such a gesture from Wang Tianlin was no small matter. But if Lin Feng had really refused and developed a hostile relationship with Wang Tianlin, Lin Feng would have been in big trouble. No matter how powerful an individual is, it’s impossible to contend with a large family, so the best outcome was to completely give up any other plans.

Fortunately, Lin Feng understood the situation and agreed immediately, easing the tense Leng Hui’s mind. Now that the matter was resolved, there was no need to dwell on it any longer. The subject changed as he asked when Lin Feng and his granddaughter were returning to Tianhai; he really was a bit reluctant to see Lin Feng and his granddaughter leave.

"The afternoon flight. We’ll arrive in Tianhai tonight." Lin Feng replied simply, but his mind had already started to ponder about returning to Tianhai.

"In the blink of an eye, you two are leaving. Lin Feng, I’m entrusting Meimei to you. Treat her well. Despite being a bit cold, she’s a truly kind-hearted child. With you by her side, I, as her grandfather, can rest easy. All right, I’m going to rest now. I won’t stay any longer. When you get back, if you have time, tell Old Rogue and Old Scholar to visit me in Capital City. I can’t leave Capital City now." With that, Leng Hui left the room, feeling a bit melancholic. Reaching his age, he particularly cherished the younger generation. Under the current circumstances, though he longed to keep Leng Mei and Lin Feng by his side, Leng Hao understood that it was impossible. Lin Feng had many matters to attend to in Tianhai, not to mention many women there. Tianhai is where Lin Feng’s roots are. Contemplating this, Leng Hui felt an inevitable sense of helplessness filling his heart...

"Rest assured, with me here, I won’t allow Leng Mei to suffer any losses." Lin Feng watched Leng Hui’s retreating figure and spoke. He understood what Leng Hui meant and was even more aware of his current thoughts. However, there were many matters awaiting him in Tianhai, and he had to return to deal with them. It wasn’t possible for him to always stay in Capital City. Only Tianhai truly represented his roots!