Lin Tang couldn't be bothered to argue with Zhu Yingning's confident assertions.
Actions spoke louder than words.
"What's the matter? Did I hit the nail on the head? Cat got your tongue?" Zhu Yingning said smugly.
"As long as you're happy."
Lin Tang just wanted to rest so he could recover to his peak condition as quickly as possible. He gave Wei Shanhe a nod and turned to leave.
He didn't forget to ask Wei Shanhe to detain Zhu Yingning as well. I'll teach her a proper lesson later. To think she wanted to turn into a human stick and keep as a plaything. Such a vicious old hag. She deserves to be dealt with harshly.
"Haha, you think they dare detain ? Lin Tang, you were just lucky this ti. I'll be back to have so real fun with you next ti," Zhu Yingning giggled.
With Mo Pinglan and her other subordinates in tow, she strutted off.
She had already decided to tell the Sect Leader of the Tang Sect about the divine sword. She was certain he would be very interested.
Once Lin Tang had completely left, Shen Youling, whom he had ignored the entire ti, looked downcast.
"Lin Tang…"
Whether the Qi-Replenishing Decoction was real or fake, he had already demonstrated his superb dical skills.
From the looks of it, maybe he can cure Grandfather's illness too! But after all this, how can I possibly ask him?
"What's going on?"
"So that Lin Tang fellow… he isn't actually that strong? He just got lucky with his weapon and caught Yan Renjie off guard?"
"The next ti Yan Renjie is prepared, Lin Tang is still going to get himself killed…"
Hearing Zhou Rushan and the others discussing this, Shen Jiayue and her family, who were listening intently, breathed another huge sigh of relief. Dong Mingfeng was no longer scared or regretful.
A man dood to a short life was nothing to fear. He was no longer worthy of her daughter.
Seeing Sun Siwei and Chen Shanchun endlessly praising Lin Tang's dical skills and even saying they must visit him again, and noticing Shen Youling's gloomy expression, Dong Mingfeng said nonchalantly, "Youling, you should go find Lin Tang and have him wake up the old master. As long as he can do it, we can find it in ourselves to forgive him."
Shen Jiayue chid in, "No matter what, it's his fault Grandfather is in a vegetative state! Waking him is his responsibility!"
Shen Xin thought for a mont and added matter-of-factly, "If Lin Tang goes to such great lengths to save complete strangers, he'd have no excuse to refuse to save your grandfather."
Shen Youling was speechless. Are they serious?
After such a commotion, the banquet obviously could not continue and was brought to a close.
As the guests dispersed, Wei Shanhe and Huangfu Zhan didn't feel the least bit upset. In fact, they were thrilled.
First, Yan Renjie had Mo Daosheng bring the sword command to show off. He even gave Wei Shanhe three orders, threatening to execute his entire family if he disobeyed.
And what was the result?
Yan Renjie had fled, severely injured and as wretched as a stray dog. Mo Daosheng and his son were now their prisoners. Slapping them in the face like this was so damn satisfying!
Not to ntion their old rival, ng Dongshan. He tried to steal a chicken only to lose the rice for bait. He was also severely injured, far more so than Huangfu Zhan. Once Huangfu Zhan's wounds healed, they could dispatch troops to attack the Yingwu Alliance and annihilate them directly!
"Ah, Lu Liangfei, if you had just 'loaned' that divine sword you were collecting a little earlier, then Master Lin wouldn't have been able to take it, would he?" Huangfu Zhan smacked his lips, full of regret.
If he'd had the divine sword, he was confident he could kill ng Dongshan in a single breath. Even with Yan Renjie's exquisite swordsmanship, he was confident he could defeat him!
But the divine sword had fallen into Lin Tang's hands, and he had stolen the whole show. Sigh. This is a little upsetting.
"I…" Lu Liangfei sobbed bitterly.
Wei Shanhe sighed, a worried look on his face. "An innocent man gets into trouble for possessing a treasure. Master Lin only has the strength of an Innate realm cultivator, yet he has a divine sword that would interest even Masters, and perhaps even Grandmasters. For him, this is likely just the beginning of another disaster."
"This…" Huangfu Zhan's expression grew grave. "That's true. So many guests ca today. Even if we issue a gag order, the news will still get out. Lin Tang is in danger!"
"What?" Wei Zichu, who had just been celebrating Lin Tang's narrow escape, felt his heart clench again. "Then what should we do?"
Huangfu Zhan and Wei Shanhe exchanged a glance and gave helpless, wry smiles. "This involves experts at the Master level and above. It's already beyond what people like us can ddle in. We can only give Master Lin a warning and hope he can fend for himself."
"We'll cross that bridge when we co to it. He won't necessarily die. Maybe a martial arts master will take a liking to him. If he offers up the divine sword, he might even be taken in as a disciple."
"Indeed, we have to look on the bright side. If Master Lin didn't have the divine sword, he would have died at Yan Renjie's hands today. Whether it's a blessing or a curse in disguise, it's hard to say for sure."
「On the way ho.」
Shen Youling was once again subjected to a lecture from Dong Mingfeng and the others, instructing her to never again foolishly jump out to get herself killed. Even if she didn't care about herself, she shouldn't drag them down with her…
Exhausted in both body and mind, Shen Youling didn't argue back. She asked herself, had she not known about her terminal illness, would she have had the courage to stand in front of Lin Tang?
I really was just being sentintal. Without , Lin Tang still could have used that divine sword to save himself. No wonder he was so ungrateful… he didn't even spare a glance…
A sour feeling filled Shen Youling's heart.
When she got ho and returned to her room, she saw Shang Yuenong, who had shalessly word her way into living here, lounging with her legs crossed as she played on her phone.
"Youling, you're back! Did any rich young masters hit on you at the banquet? It must have been so lively, right?" Shang Yuenong said enviously. She cursed the fact that she didn't have a rich father or husband, which ant she didn't even qualify to attend such high-class events.
Shen Youling didn't answer, just stared at her fixedly. "There's sothing I want to ask you."
"What is it? Why are you being so serious?" Shang Yuenong touched her cheek, looking rather uncomfortable.
"You said Lin Tang hit you and wanted to kill you to keep you quiet. Is that true, or were you lying to ?" Shen Youling asked, her expression unreadable.
"Ah?!" Shang Yuenong's heart skipped a beat. She panicked for a mont, then said loudly, "What's that supposed to an? Don't tell you ran into that guy Lin Tang again? He must have been spouting nonsense, right? I'm telling you, you can't believe a word he says…"
"Why shouldn't I believe him? Why should I believe you?"
"Because… because… listen, Shen Youling! We've known each other for years, and you've only known him for a few days! If you don't believe , why would you believe him?"
"Because he's my husband!" Shen Youling closed her eyes and turned away, her voice growing cold. "For the sake of our ti as classmates, please leave."
"You're actually kicking out? After our supposedly deep friendship…" Shang Yuenong said, incredulous.
"We were never that close, and you lied to , so there's nothing left to say. You have ten minutes. Pack your things and get out!"
"I won't go! I won't!"
THUD. Shang Yuenong dropped to her knees and clutched Shen Youling's leg, pleading tearfully, "Youling, I'm begging you, please don't make leave! I really can't leave you, they'll kill ! I don't want to die, I'm still so young! Please!"
Seeing her like this only made Shen Youling more disappointed.
She must have done sothing that Lin Tang found unforgivable. Besides, with the skills Lin Tang has shown, if he really wanted to kill her to silence her, how could she possibly have escaped? Her story is full of holes. I was just too biased against Lin Tang to see them.
Shen Youling shook her head and took out her phone. "I already have Lin Tang's number. If you don't leave, I'll call him right now and have him co over."
This was a bluff. She didn't have Lin Tang's number, and even if she did, he probably wouldn't have answered her call.
But Shang Yuenong didn't know that.
Seeing the phone, she trembled and scrambled to her feet. The pleading look on her face instantly twisted into one of spite. "Shen Youling, you heartless, disloyal bitch! Just you wait!"
She snatched her belongings and stord out in a fury.
Once outside on the main road, she looked at the people coming and going. Shang Yuenong was montarily lost, with no idea where to go or what to do. She hunched her shoulders, feeling as if everyone was staring at her strangely. It was as if at any mont, a group of hulking thugs might rush over and beat her to death on the spot.
"AHH!" Shang Yuenong scread, clutching her head as she bolted in a random direction.
Before she knew it, she was back at Yao Qian's house.
"Honey, you're finally back! Does this an you've forgiven ? This is great! I know I was wrong, I'll never make you angry again," Yao Qian said jubilantly, hugging her.
"Get off !" Shang Yuenong shoved him aside irritably and plopped down on a chair. The more she thought about it, the more wronged she felt. She grabbed a glass of water and hurled it at him, roaring, "If I hadn't married a good-for-nothing like you, I wouldn't be in this position where anyone can just walk all over !"
"???" Yao Qian was baffled. Seeing her crying so bitterly, he couldn't help but feel a pang of pity. "Who bullied you? Tell , I'll go fight them to the death!" he declared, puffing out his chest like a bantam rooster spoiling for a fight.
"Who else? That bitch Shen Youling and her garbage husband, that animal Lin Tang!" Shang Yuenong's voice was seething with hatred, squeezed through gritted teeth.
Yao Qian was speechless. He instantly deflated, his voice trembling as he said, "Why did you have to go and provoke him again?"
Then he recounted everything that had happened that day.
"What?" The more Shang Yuenong heard, the more panicked she beca, her lips turning pale with fright. She had already thought Lin Tang was powerful, but she had never imagined he could be this terrifying.
Flee! I have to flee! I have to get out of Jiangbei—the farther, the better! Luckily, that big shot Yan Renjie will be prepared for their next fight. He'll co back for revenge and kill Lin Tang! Once Lin Tang is dead, I'll be safe enough to return…
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