On the morning of the next day, on the dining table in the Baruke family's living room, Lin Lei was surprised to find that his father was radiant and even his mental outlook was completely different.

Putting down the knife and fork in his hand, Hogg looked at Lin Lei with a smile: "Lin Lei, I'll stay at home for a while this time, and my father hasn't seen you for a long time. Let's have a good gathering."

My father asked me to stay at home for a while?

Lin Lei was a little surprised. After all, his father had never said such a thing in the years. Originally, Lin Lei planned to go to Finlay City and see Alice by the way. But at this time, he had already thrown Alice behind his head.

"Okay, father." Lin Lei nodded happily.

Hogg nodded happily, but there seemed to be something more in Hogg's eyes.

...

Lin Lei stayed in Wushan Town for more than ten days, and even when Ernst College started the next semester, he was not in a hurry to go back. Hogg did not urge Lin Lei to go to the college.

On the Wushan Mountain to the east of Wushan Town, next to the gurgling stream, Lin Lei sat cross-legged and meditated quietly to refine magic power.

Earth-based elements and wind-based elements penetrate into the body from all parts of Lin Lei's body. The muscles, muscles, and meridians naturally absorb elements to improve physical fitness. After a small part of these Earth-based elements are absorbed, most of them are refined and finally flow into the dantian position in the chest.

The sea embraces all rivers, and the elements flowing through meridians throughout the body are finally gathered here.

Lin Lei sat like this for a whole half day. When Lin Lei opened his eyes, it was already sunset.

"It's time to go back to the academy," Lin Lei stood up and breathed a long sigh. "Since I gave those magic crystal cores to my father, my father's attitude towards me has become much better and has become much more friendly."

These ten days should have been the most harmonious ten days when Lin Lei and Hogg got along.

"What prompted my father to have such a big change? Magic Crystal Core? My father should not be because of money or... the scars on my body?" Lin Lei thought about it and could not be completely sure why his father became so good to him all of a sudden.

Asking about your well-being, this word can fully illustrate Hog's attitude towards Linley today.

When he entered the Baruke family mansion, Lin Lei saw his father who was reading the books at a glance: "Father, it's getting darker, so I'd better wait until tomorrow to read the books."

"Oh, Lin Lei is back." Hogg smiled and closed the book, "What you said makes sense, I'll see it tomorrow."

"Lin Lei, you're thirsty when you've been practicing outside for so long." Hogg picked up the kettle on the coffee table next to him and poured a cup of boiled water. "Come on, moisten your throat. The temperature of the water is just right, it's neither hot nor cold."

"Thank you, father." Lin Lei felt warm in his heart.

This is how Hogg treated Lin Lei for the past ten days, which was very good. But in the past, Hogg was always serious and rarely showed such a warm side.

Drinking tea, Lin Lei said, "Father, I have been at home for a while and I am going to go to the college tomorrow."

"Tomorrow?" Hogg was slightly stunned, then nodded, "Okay. You must come back earlier by the end of this year."

"Yeah." Lin Lei responded.

Hogg whispered: "Linley, your father doesn't have much ability, and the family will rely on you in the future. Giving me this magic crystal core is enough for your brother to spend in the O'Brien Empire. At this point, I am already very satisfied, but I still remember the shame of our family in the heart. I hope you don't forget that the treasure of our family's inheritance is still outside."

Lin Lei felt his father's expectation for him, took a deep breath and nodded slightly.

"I have no other desires now, I just hope to see the sword 'slaughter' before I die." Hogg's voice was very low.

Lin Lei felt that the atmosphere was wrong and immediately said, "Father, don't be so negative. You are only forty years old now, and your life will be long in the future. I am confident that in less than ten years, I will definitely bring the sword "slaughter" back and put it in the family's sect again."

"Ten years, good, good." Hogg nodded slightly.

...

Lin Lei left Wushan Town at noon the next day, and that night, two people sat in the living room of the Baruke family, namely Hogg and Hillman. The living room door was closed, and the dining table in the living room was placed that generation of magic crystal core.

Hillman was shocked by such a bag of magic crystal cores, and Hogg said, "Shielman, I will sell these magic crystal cores in the near future, and I hope you can keep these gold coins for you."

Hillman suddenly woke up and said quickly: "Mr. Hog, no, how can you hand over such a great fortune to me? Can't you take charge of it?"

"Hillman, don't call me Lord Hog, just call me Brother Hog." Hog's smile was very kind.

Suddenly Hogg stood up and faced the east: "You said I was in charge? Haha... Hillman, you probably know the most clearly about our Baruke family and about Hogg's affairs."

Hillman was stunned. He didn't know why Hogg mentioned this.

"That thing is hidden deep in my heart for almost eleven years. Over the past eleven years, I feel my heart being bitten by ants. I have been enduring it, day after day, year after year... It has been eleven years in the blink of an eye."

Hog's whole body trembled slightly.

Hillman's face changed, he stood up suddenly, and said in horror: "Mr. Hog, do you want it?"

"Yes, I must investigate what happened back then and must avenge Lina." Hog's face was ferocious and his face was full of evil spirits.

"Master Hogg," Hillman said quickly, "Didn't we checked it at the beginning? The enemy's power is very large. Just checking that part will be terrifying. If you check it, you may lose your life."

Hogg growled: "Die? Am I still afraid of death? Hillman, you don't know my pain and mental torture over the past eleven years. I've had enough of it. The value of this magic crystal core that Lin Lei gave me should be around 80,000 gold coins. It's completely enough for Walton's expense. With this gold coins, I have no burden anymore."

"For so many years, I have been tolerating for what? I'm not just two sons. Now that Linley is growing up, Walton is also in the O'Brien Empire. I have nothing to worry about anymore."

Hog grabbed Hillman's shoulders with both hands and stared at Hillman's eyes: "Hillman, although you call me Lord Hog, we have been brotherly for so many years. In this regard, I hope you can fulfill me."

"Hog, you..." Hillman was very anxious.

Hillman knew very well that once Hogg really checked what happened back then, he would probably lose his life.

"My idea is decided, Hillman, you have to know that I am worse than death in this kind of life." Hogg's eyes were a little red. Hillman felt helpless when he saw Hogg like this. He could understand Hogg's thoughts.

Why has Hogg been so strict and indifferent over the years?

Others don't know that Hillman knew very well that before Linley and Walton's mother "Linna" died, Hogg was a very cheerful person. Then since Linna died, Hogg's temperament changed.

Although Hogg said to the public that Lina died of dysfunction, Hillman, the housekeeper Xiri and others still knew the facts.

"Hillman, you don't have to persuade me anymore. I just ask you, will you help me?" Hogg stared at Hillman.

Hillman stared at Hog for a moment, and finally sighed weakly: "Okay, I'll help you." Hog couldn't help but smile, which was a relief smile.

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Chapter completed!