Chapter 175: Section 175 - Golden Light Rain
The younger generation led the guests around the manor, while the bride and groom greeted the guests at the entrance to the manor.
As elders of the newlyweds, Uncle Chen Haiqing from the Chen Family and the parents-in-law were greeting the important guests inside the main gate.
An unusually excited voice heralded the singing rites.
"The Lin Family, Mr. Lin Mo has arrived."
How many Lin Families could there be in this world?
Of course, the Lin Family and other Lin families!
The bride's elderly father, the groom's father-in-law, Uncle Chen Haiqing of the Chen Family Gate, immediately burst out laughing and went out to greet them.
"Mr. Lin, I thought you wouldn't come! It's really not easy to see you now!"
The Chen Family had married off daughters four times, and this old friend had only just arrived for the first time.
The man who appeared with the Spatial Silver Dragon also revealed a smile, opened his arms, and hugged Chen Haiqing tightly before letting go.
"Three Yellow Chickens, it's been two years, your hair has gotten much whiter. You have magic potions, why don't you use them?"
"Tsk! The meaning of life lies in taking one step at a time, from beginning to end. I'm already 57 years old, do I still need to look like I'm in my thirties like you, planning to keep wooing young ladies? Wouldn't your wives, no, girlfriends be angry? You scoundrel!"
Chen Haiqing punched him hard, not actually being Three Yellow Chickens, but his friend was indeed a real Dragon Knight, who had deceived everyone for a long time under the guise of being someone else.
There used to be a saying, "Marriage should not become a shackle for women," and as a result... his girlfriends took it as a principle, not getting married didn't affect having children, and polygamy was illegal, so the scoundrel Mr. Lin benefited from this -5 emotional intelligence.
Damn, a scoundrel?!
What kind of ferocious words are these?
The surrounding people, upon hearing such shocking words, all changed their expressions slightly, frightened to stay far away.
Mr. Lin, the previous head of the Lin Family, closely associated with the Sulan Royal Family of Cangqiong Star, who would dare to gossip, wanting to die?
Not to mention that, even before a response came from Cangqiong Star, the sovereign big shots of Blue Star would likely be the first to take action and crush anyone who dared disrespect the former head of the Lin Family.
The National Treasure Artifact, the Crystal Jet, had a close connection with the Lin Family, and without them, there wouldn't be any Sky Knights.
For a long time, there had been an unverifiable rumor that the former head of the Lin Family, Lin Mo, was indeed the Master of the Firmament, but all parties simply kept silent.
"I had no choice! We agreed, never to abandon or give up, so it had to be this way!"
Lin Mo showed none of the rumored traits of the "Master of the Firmament," acting like a perennially youthful child, as he and Chen Haiqing threw punches at each other, trading several blows before stopping.
He didn't mind, but Three Yellow Chickens, the old fella was already of age, and these old bones couldn't take much. If he really died by his hand, that would be major news.
At that time, various news agencies would burst out with the sensational headline: "Shock! 'Master of the Firmament' Lin Mo punches to death the chairman of the National Defense Star Aerospace Company, Chen Haiqing. Details on the grudges inside..."
The two of them came before the young couple. The beautifully smiling bride, Chen Meizhi, said: "Uncle Lin!"
"Mr. Lin, hello!"
The groom, Tang Guangzhong, blushed, too excited and even stammering.
Mr. Lin, the former head of the Lin Family, was also one of the shareholders of National Defense Star, and as a senior engineer on National Defense Star, he certainly knew that.
If it weren't for this connection, how could National Defense Star secure so many contracts for the production and maintenance of Crystal Jets, thus earning an enormous profit?
"Congratulations to both of you, may your marriage be filled with happiness and may you be together for a century. I don't have much of a gift, hmm, but I do have something quite suitable for you. Now, take a deep breath first."
Lin Mo grasped his hand, and a slender magic wand appeared out of nowhere, casually tossing a handful of fragrant magic spices.
The unusual strong aroma spread in all directions, involuntarily refreshing everyone's spirit, calming stray thoughts, and pacifying the mind.
The end of the Dust Staff was engraved with the commonly used characters of Cangqiong Star, "Bright Academy & Manufactured-No.02."
"Hey, Old Lin, is this... "
As Chen Haiqing was about to ask, seeing the old friend's preparations,
"Shush!"
Golden light flames rose up on Lin Mo, the power of the Light Series reaching a pinnacle of purity, about to transform into Holy Flame.
The ground spontaneously outlined glowing lines and runes centered around the feet of the new couple, constructing a huge magic array. Numerous specks of light appeared in the air within several miles, converging toward Fengzhi Manor from all directions, twinkling and rotating slowly together with the magic array.
Almost everyone felt a warm and incredibly comfortable sensation inside their bodies.
There were rumors that Mr. Lin, the last Dragon Knight and former head of the Lin Family, was a power of the Heavenly Order, and this scene seemed to confirm that rumor, making it very likely true.
On Blue Star, unlike Cangqiong Star, the power of magic is naturally suppressed, its strength reduced by a tenth.
Even so, constructing such a vast magic array single-handedly, if not at the Heavenly Order, was not far from it.
"Cheep!~"
With a crisp chirping sound, a small bird with jet-black feathers flew out from the manor. It circled around the column of light rising where the newlyweds stood, spiraling upwards as numerous pinpoints of light slipped into its body. Each flap of its wings kicked up a small splay of golden flames.
Lin Mo, who was busy activating the Magic Array, glanced in surprise at this little bird. He had not expected a Light-element Magical Beast, specifically a Pure Light Sparrow which was quite common on Cangqiong Star, to be in the manor.
However, what really amazed him was that this little bird was of the Human Order Second Rank. Judging by the Light Elements actively seeking it out and merging into its small body, its Elemental Affinity was not low. It was clearly a Pure Light Sparrow with rare talents.
Looking again at its tiny claws, Lin Mo laughed silently and shook his head slightly.
Chen Haiqing was too bold, even equipping a Pure Light Sparrow with a Space System Alchemy Storage Device.
After all, no matter what kind of Space System Alchemy Storage Device it was, they were priceless on the market, belonging to the most top-tier regulated items, not something that could be bought with money.
"Rise!"
Following Lin Mo's light command, a series of three thin golden hoops burst forth from the Magic Array, spreading out in all directions. Gold light rain even began falling from the sky and inside the building, covering every living being within reach.
Fueled by the Holy Flame, the Earth Order Third Rank Light-based Spell "Holy Daytime Praise," centered on the Magic Array, cleansed the internal organs. The farther away it reached, the weaker the effect became, until it reached the boundary of the manor.
Even in the most remote corner of the manor, as long as one was touched by the light rain, they could at least guarantee a year of healthy body, stabilized high blood pressure and sugar levels, and immune system maintained at its peak state, not even a headache or cold could disturb.
Of course, that was assuming one did not behave recklessly.
Like eating high fat and high sugar daily, not exercising, staying up late, and adding the stress of constant worrying—no Unbeatable Golden Body could withstand such behaviors.
The ones who benefited the most were still the couple at the center of the Magic Array, who could now enjoy thirty years free from all illnesses.
And also the little bird, to whom Lin Mo unintentionally directed a few more beams of light rain. Since they were fated to meet, he might as well do a good turn.
So much light rain disappeared into the body of the little bird, yet it absorbed all of it.
The golden light rain only lasted for more than ten seconds, then abruptly ceased. The Magic Array disintegrated into countless points of light, which quickly disappeared.
The brightly glowing Magic Wand ceased emitting its strange light, and in the blink of an eye, vanished from Lin Mo's hand as if it had never appeared.
"Old Lin, what was this…"
As Chen Haiqing spoke, he felt his scalp itch. Reaching up, he pulled out more than ten white hairs.
He knew that Lin Mo suddenly pulling such a stunt meant his falling hair was definitely not a bad thing. Before long, his graying hair might turn fully black again.
The benefits he received were second only to the couple.
"Earth Order Third Rank, 'Holy Daytime Praise,' not a Forbidden Curse, but it guarantees your family and guests at least a year without illness or disaster!"
Lin Mo chuckled, wiping the thin sweat on his forehead. His words confirmed Chen Haiqing's guess.
"You really went all out!"
Chen Haiqing shook his head; he understood that releasing a spell on Blue Star, the greater the power, the greater the cost.
For example, Forbidden Curses could only be released on Cangqiong Star. No matter what, they could not unleash Forbidden Curses on Blue Star; no number of Mages working together could, as if the rules of the entire world forbade their occurrence.
"You and I are still splitting hairs over this?"
Lin Mo bumped his shoulder into his old friend.
"Exactly that!"
Chen Haiqing no longer put on airs.
Indeed, after decades of friendship with Lin Mo, everything was naturally taken in stride, and keeping count of gains and losses would only strain their bond.
If he managed to upset his old friend now, when his younger son got married, he probably wouldn't come at all.
Onlookers who had just enjoyed a shower of the purest Light Elements envied the close relationship shared by the two men. Being connected with Mr. Lin like this truly made others jealous.
"Chirp! Chirp!"
After the light rain ceased, the Pure Light Sparrow continued to spin in mid-air.
With its small brain, it probably couldn't understand how the pure Light Elements that had felt so delightful had just disappeared.
Following Lin Mo's gaze, Chen Haiqing looked towards the little bird and laughed, saying, "My cousin's younger sibling is raising that bird as a pet. I don't even know where it came from. Are you interested in seeing my Chen Family Disciple?"
In the Hai generation of the family, apart from Chen Haiyun and Chen Haizhi being blood brothers, the rest were cousins. Their children were within the third familial degree, and thus considered close kin.
"Sure!"
Lin Mo nodded, fully grasping the subtext of Chen Haiqing's words.
To extend the network of their elders to the next generation, even if they do not share the bond as close as their own generation, they would at least be closer than strangers.
Children will have their own fortune. Even if a noble's influence is said to last five generations, for the Chen Family, maintaining a relationship with the Lin Family was already enough.
The thigh of the old Lin Family wasn't something just anyone could hold onto.
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