"Strength?" Lin Tian laughed and asked in return, "Miss Ou, what kind of strength would you like to see?"
The three won of the Xiao Family also couldn’t help but smile, knowing Lin Tian’s capabilities best, especially Xiao Manxuan, the little girl, whose face was full of pride, as if she herself was the formidable one.
However, it had to be said, the originally most vulnerable Xiao Manxuan now had the ability to protect herself completely. The defensive necklace she wore around her neck contained an evolved Zombie Gu, also known as Little Zi in her words.
Not to ntion Little Zi’s offensive power, just the ability to parasitize an enemy, turn them into a Half Zombie, and control them was already terrifying.
Although she took pride in Lin Tian, she now also possessed capabilities to be proud of herself.
"Lin Tian, I know your martial arts are good, but as the boss, are you responsible for escorting every ti? Therefore, I want to know if you have other forces, strong enough to protect precious eralds. If not, I don’t see the need for cooperation," Ou Qinglan said, her tone intensifying as if she knew what Lin Tian was thinking.
Ou Qinglan had been very gentle just now, agreeing to whatever Lin Tian proposed, but suddenly she toughened up, displaying her usual hardline style.
The implication was clear: Lin Tian could propose any conditions, but he also needed the capability to back them. If he lacked strength, those conditions would be a joke.
Bai Yuze, whose face had been troubled, now perked up with thoughts upon hearing this.
"Mr. Futian, like I said, cooperation isn’t that easy to achieve. Lin Tian is formidable, I admit, but he’s rely a bachelor commander by himself. In this day and age, what use is a bachelor commander? He can’t accomplish great things," Bai Yuze said with a cold laugh.
"True, the kings and generals of your ancient Huaxia weren’t skilled themselves, but they had groups of skilled n. ’To strategize behind the scenes and win battles far away,’ having capable soldiers is the only way to win wars," Futian Shenyi said, speaking more fluently in Chinese, even using a few idioms, just like his father.
Bai Yuze, whether intentionally or unintentionally, spoke a little louder, and the people around heard him. Many nodded, thinking his point made sense.
Of course, so people shared Bai Yuze’s goal, hoping for the Xiao Family and the Ou Family’s cooperation to fail, to prevent Tianxue Jewelry from growing bigger and threatening them.
"Yun Xiaotian, you’ve been favoring this Lin Tian over and over. How about it, he’s not up to it now, right?" Li Wenrong, who had been silent, glanced at Yun Xiaotian and said with a smug smile.
"Hmph, even if he’s not up to it, he’s still better than you. At least the Xiao Family and the Li Family have blood relations. What kind of attitude is that?" Yun Xiaotian said disdainfully.
Li Wenrong coldly laughed, "It’s none of your business what my attitude is. You, a re kid, also chasing after Sister Manxue, stop causing unnecessary trouble. Go finish your studies before you try to mix in here."
"I may be young, but I don’t care. As for you, I’m afraid you don’t stand a chance. I think Brother Lin and Sister Manxue are quite a match. As for you, well..." Yun Xiaotian said nonchalantly, poking him one last ti.
And Yun Xiaotian’s well-matched Brother Lin, Lin Tian, ignored all the discussions around him, as if they were just wind past the ears.
"Miss Ou wants to see my strength; I hope you can catch it. It’s better not to make hope too much," Lin Tian said confidently and unapologetically.
Ou Qinglan neither agreed nor disagreed, just smiled and signaled for Lin Tian to show whatever strength he had, clearly wanting to see it right here and now.
"Miss, Second Miss, this matter isn’t on this ti. If we don’t put Ou Qinglan, that strong woman, in her place, she won’t even consider us worthy," Lin Tian said with a laugh.
For so reason, these sisters had always opposed him showing off, but this ti it was Ou Qinglan who had made the request.
"Lin Tian, this ti I agree with you. Let’s show the Xiao Family’s power and prove her wrong! Humph!" Xiao Manxuan huffed, her deanor one of loving turmoil.
The little girl had the face of an angel, the figure of a devil, and a heart full of violence, which her words fully revealed her spoiled nature. Zhou Botong, standing nearby, broke into an embarrassed sweat—that was his wife’s cousin being spoken of, after all. Was all this conflict really necessary?
But he dared not oppose Ou Qinglan’s suggestion; even ngng had to obediently comply—how could he say otherwise?
The Miss just nodded her head, but that nod clearly expressed her stance. If Ou Qinglan wanted a fight, then a fight it would be. The Xiao Family would not shy away from any challenge. She was a businesswoman, and at the sa ti, a formidable Ancient Martial Artist.
Lin Tian snapped his fingers, and while others wondered about his actions, seven individuals walked into the banquet hall from outside.
The seven wore black T-shirts and black leather boots. Embroidered on the chest of their clothes was a shield-shaped emblem, dark red like congealed blood, with a golden wolf howling skyward, and four characters: Tianxue Special Guard.
The newcors were precisely a rcenary squad of the Tianxue Special Guard, led by the captain known as Ghost. The seven headed straight for Lin Tian, ignoring everyone else as if they were air.
The crowd watched Ghost and his team, full of surprise and suspicion—where did these stoic, cold-faced individuals co from, exuding a ’keep away’ vibe?
"Boss, what’s the mission?" Ghost asked Lin Tian respectfully, regardless of the onlookers.
"Miss Ou here wants to see what we’re capable of. Who’s interested in showing so skills?" Lin Tian said easily, pointing at Ou Qinglan.
Ghost and Stone looked at Ou Qinglan, and after carefully sizing her up, they silently shook their heads, implying she was no match for them. They showed no respect for Ou Qinglan, looking effortlessly cool and aloof.
They had fought wars and taken lives. They could tell if soone had a martial arts foundation, and it seed they had misunderstood—the stature of Ou Qinglan, being a lady in a skirt, suggested no martial arts; even if she had so, it was unlikely she would engage personally.
Indeed, Ou Qinglan whispered to two female bodyguards behind her, "ng Ying, Yue Ying, step forward."
"Yes, Miss," the two bodyguards called ng Ying and Yue Ying walked out to the open space, facing Lin Tian and his group.
"Won in battle?" Wu Di, the largest of the group, widened his eyes in astonishnt.
ng Ying and Yue Ying were of average height, not exactly beautiful but with harmonious features that were pleasant to look at. They were not particularly tall won, and they seed rather delicate in front of the burly and imposing Wu Di.
"Doctor, I think you should handle this. I’m afraid I might be too forceful and injure these beauties," Wu Di shook his head and said to Xie Peng next to him.
Xie Peng served mainly as a combat dic in the rcenary team—he was known as "Doctor." He was slightly shorter than the others, which was why Wu Di suggested he take on the challenge.
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