Lin Xiu Rui was not worried about the head steward's concern. He had also felt some of Lin Hao's realm of intent. To Lin Xiu Rui, Lin Hao's realm of intent was indeed impressive. Among the younger disciples of the Lin family, there were probably few who could match Lin Hao in this aspect, of course, except for himself.
"Lin Hao, you have already defeated Lin Wu Xin. According to the rules, you are now considered an inner sect disciple and do not have to fight Lin Xiu Rui," Elder Lin Chen said to Lin Hao at this moment.
The head steward had no reason to interfere with the head steward's actions. Sparring among disciples in the family was common, but this was a confrontation at the level of intent, and if anything went wrong, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"It doesn't matter. Since they want to try, it's fine," Lin Hao's expression did not change. At this point, the entire Lin family could no longer accommodate Lin Hao. He came to the inner sect villa just to accelerate his strength improvement, to open the third earth gate as soon as possible, and then he could go to the sect world.
However, during this time, Lin Hao did not want to be disturbed. He might as well defeat Lin Xiu Rui and震慑 the entire inner sect, so he could have some peace.
Lin Hao understood Elder Lin Chen's concern. He was afraid that Lin Hao would not be a match for Lin Xiu Rui, and the confrontation at the level of intent was particularly dangerous. A slight mistake could lead to irreparable consequences.
"Hehe, good, not bad for the top disciple of the outer sect, you do have some courage," the head steward smiled slightly. Lin Hao's words were exactly what he wanted to hear.
Everyone present could see that Elder Lin Chen was protecting Lin Hao, and even the head steward understood the meaning behind his words.
However, the more so, the stronger the sense of crisis in the head steward's heart. He felt that Lin Hao was an anomaly.
Back then, when Lin Hao discovered a treasure-grade spirit body, the Lin family took notice and spared no expense to send Lin Hao to the Holy Heaven Sect. It should be noted that the slot was originally meant for Lin Xiu Rui!
Since then, the head steward had harbored resentment towards the young Lin Hao. Later, when Lin Hao's spirit root was broken in the Holy Heaven Sect and he was expelled, the head steward felt a sense of satisfaction, but at the same time, he was even more indignant. If Lin Xiu Rui had been sent to the Holy Heaven Sect, the Lin family's status in Liuyun City would have been elevated, and Lin Hao would not have had his spirit root broken and been expelled.
It was precisely because of these series of events that the head steward harbored such deep resentment towards a young disciple. He sent Lin Hao to Fenglin Town, intending to have his nephew, Lin Tong, remove Lin Hao's spirit root. However, the young man was quite capable and eventually escaped back to the Lin family, instead harming the branch in Fenglin Town...
Today, the head steward had seen Lin Hao's growth. If he could defeat Lin Wu Xin with one move, it would not be long before Lin Hao would surpass even Lin Xiu Rui!
"My son, even if he cannot enter the sect world, he must become the head of the Lin family. Lin Hao is the biggest variable, and he must not be allowed to develop further!" A cold light flashed in the head steward's eyes.
In a few decades, when the old head of the family steps down, the new head will be chosen from among the strongest young disciples. According to the current situation, Lin Xiu Rui is the most likely successor, but now Lin Hao has emerged.
If Lin Hao becomes the head of the family, the Lin family will not tolerate their lineage...
As an old hand, the head steward had a sharp and far-sighted vision. He knew that his lineage and Lin Hao had deep enmity. If Lin Hao gained power in a few decades, settling old scores would be disastrous!
"Xiu Rui, if you have the chance, severely damage that boy's realm of intent. No matter what, you cannot let him develop further, but you must not do it deliberately. Perhaps there is a powerful person supporting him behind the scenes," the head steward whispered.
Lin Xiu Rui nodded, understanding the implications.
"Lin Hao, in the confrontation of the realm of intent, I will not hold back. If you are afraid, you can choose not to fight now," Lin Xiu Rui said, trying to provoke Lin Hao.
Lin Hao shook his head, "Don't worry, I will hold back and won't severely damage you."
"Interesting... among the young disciples of the Lin family, no one has been able to severely damage my realm of intent," Lin Xiu Rui's eyes were cold. Lin Hao's arrogance was perfect, as he had already made his stance clear. This was not forcing Lin Hao to fight; it was Lin Hao's own choice.
"Lin Hao, this is just talk. Why don't we sign an agreement? If either of our realms of intent is severely damaged, it will be our own fault, and it will have nothing to do with others," Lin Xiu Rui suggested.
When these words were spoken, the atmosphere around them became tense. Lin Xiu Rui's actions seemed deliberate, like a thief proclaiming his innocence. He clearly wanted to severely damage Lin Hao's realm of intent!
Lin Hao naturally understood the implications, but he did not care. He knew what the head steward and Lin Xiu Rui were thinking.
"Fine, as long as you are happy, I don't mind," Lin Hao nodded.
Then, the head steward had someone bring pen and ink, and Lin Hao and Lin Xiu Rui signed the agreement. If anything happened to their realm of intent, it would be their own fault, and it would have nothing to do with others.
The two walked to an open area. Lin Hao stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the head steward and Lin Xiu Rui, and said slowly, "Actually, you don't need to make it so complicated. The confrontation of the realm of intent is just a matter of an instant."
"An instant?" Lin Xiu Rui's lips curled up, "Lin Hao, I really don't know who gave you such confidence, I..."
Before Lin Xiu Rui could finish, he suddenly froze. An endless pressure of intent surged from Lin Hao, making Lin Xiu Rui gasp for breath in just an instant.
An invisible aura, like a monstrous beast, enveloped the area, pressing down on Lin Xiu Rui as if he were under an immovable mountain. "This..." Lin Xiu Rui was shocked. Lin Hao's realm of intent was terrifying!
"It's my turn!" Lin Xiu Rui roared, and a torrent of intent pressure surged out.
The two pressures collided, and a faint rumbling sound echoed through the air, terrifying to behold.
"Lin Hao, your realm of intent is indeed impressive. No wonder you could defeat Wu Xin before," Lin Xiu Rui said, regaining his composure quickly.
"Hehe, that was just two-tenths of my intent pressure," Lin Hao smiled calmly, looking much better than the sweating Lin Xiu Rui.
Before Lin Xiu Rui could say anything, a loud boom echoed, and the ground beneath Lin Xiu Rui's feet shattered. His body bent instantly, the pressure being ten times stronger than before.