Although Xu Lingchong had only himself to blame for what had happened today, if Xu Lingchong were to go back and fabricate a different version of the story, making himself the victim, things would become unclear. Xu Yuanzheng, for the sake of his grandson, who he had high hopes for, it was not impossible for him to come out and pester Shangguan Tianhua endlessly.
However, Shangguan Lan 'er's eyeballs spun as she said firmly, "Little Junior Brother, you don't understand. A scoundrel like Xu Lingchong only thinks about how to take over his position all day long, and everything else is fleeting. So, he absolutely doesn't dare tell his family about today's matter. Conversely, he has to conceal it everywhere, as he's deeply afraid that his family will know that he's already become a eunuch.
"Indeed, if his grandfather Xu Yuanzheng knew, I reckon that he would be reduced to a marginal character." Lin Yi nodded his head in agreement.
This point was not hard to understand. No family would let a eunuch take over the position of power, this was a matter without a doubt.
Moreover, even if Xu Lingchong told his grandfather about the matter, there would not be any benefits for him. Instead, there would be a huge risk because Shanghai Tianhua would definitely not be indifferent to his only granddaughter's matter.
"So, there's no need to tell my grandfather about this matter. Otherwise, I and Xiao Bai will be in big trouble. I don't know how long we will be confined for." Shanghai Laner stuck out her tongue and said.
Lin Yi could not help but laugh when he heard this. No wonder this lass's words were so insightful, it was because of this. This little senior sister's intelligence and wisdom had always been selectively displayed.
Xu Lingchong disappeared. Looking at the pool of blood in the corner, Shanghai Laner felt some disgust in her heart. After a while, she pulled Lin Yi downstairs.
When the two of them went downstairs, the banquet was just reaching its climax. Many important figures were drinking and chatting with each other. They gathered together in twos and threes, trying to win over each other's friendship.
Looking at the crowd, Lin Yi paid more attention to the few groups of people. Nantian Ba and a few others were surrounding Xu Yuanzheng, fawning over him. As for the Law Enforcement Hall's Hall Master, Ram Jie, the youngest and most dazzling existence among all the important figures, was nowhere to be seen. It was unknown why he had left so early in such an important occasion.
Regarding this, Lin Yi had some inexplicable suspicions in his heart. But thinking of Ram Jie's arrogance, it was not strange for him to leave on such an occasion.
"For a banquet of this scale, does Hall Master Ram always leave so early?" Lin Yi turned to Shanghai Laner and asked.
Shanghai Laner thought for a bit, then shook her head and said, "No. He is the Law Enforcement Hall Master. His duty is to maintain order. Normally, he stays until the end. and leave so early unless, if there is a special situation. he will?"
"Special situation … It's nothing. I'm just asking." Lin Yi smiled.
Just as Lin Yi was secretly suspicious, an old acquaintance walked in front of him. It was Hong Zhong, the full representative of the Hong Chamber of Commerce.
"Young Hero Lin, how have you been?" Hong Zhong had a gentle smile on his face, but his words had a deeper meaning.
"Manager Hong, how have you been? Thank you for helping me out today." Lin Yi smiled faintly.
It was just a simple conversation, but the two of them had a tacit understanding of each other. Lin Yi had admitted his identity to Hong Zhong. After all, if he wasn't Lin Er, he wouldn't have met Hong Zhong at all. There was no way he could say 'how are you'.
He was ninety-nine percent sure that Lin Yi was Lin Er when Hong Zhong stepped up to help Lin Yi out, but it was one thing for him to speculate in private, and another for Lin Yi to admit it in front of him.
If Lin Yi did not admit it, then the favor that he had just risked his life to help would be wasted. Of course, from then on, his evaluation of Lin Yi's character and value would be lowered.
Fortunately, Lin Yi was not an ungrateful person and did not give him such a chance.
Hong Zhong's eyes lit up. He looked at Nan Tianba and the others in the distance and sighed, "Young Hero Lin is really bold. You are surrounded by strong enemies, but you still dare to appear in this kind of situation. This old man has to say, I admire you."
"What will come will come. Sooner or later, we can only deal with it when it comes." Lin Yi said with an indifferent expression.
To be honest, so many things had happened today that he could not have predicted. If he had known earlier, he would have carefully considered this birthday banquet and whether or not he should have taken the risk to come.
However, what should and should not have happened had already happened. No matter how much he regretted it, it was useless. Lin Yi's current mentality was that of a person who did not need to worry when there were so many lice, or in other words, a dead pig did not fear boiling water.
In the end, there was no such thing as absolute safety in the cultivation world. Threats always existed, it was just a matter of how big or small they were. Lin Yi had already realized this a long time ago.
"Young Hero Lin is really bold. However, if there is anything you need, there is no harm in telling this old man. Although this old man is a bag of old bones, I can still be of use to deal with a small fry." Hong Zhong said with a smile.
"Then I thank Shopkeeper Hong for his good intentions." Lin Yi said lightly. He did not need external help for the time being, at least not before his identity was discovered.
After saying a few words to Lin Yi, Hong Zhong did not stay here for long. After all, his identity represented the Hong Chamber of Commerce and he was one of the few popular people present.
At this sensitive occasion, he could only stop his contact with Lin Yi at most. Otherwise, if he showed too much favor, he would not be helping Lin Yi, but harming Lin Yi.
After this, the birthday banquet had completely become a power event for high-level figures, and it had nothing to do with a small figure like Lin Yi. After being forced to stay for a while by Shanghai Laner, Lin Yi finally left early.
Compared to watching the power games of these big figures, Lin Yi would rather go back to his cave residence to cultivate. That way, he would at least feel more at ease. Maybe one day in the future, he would also become one of the big figures present, but at least for now, he had no interest in these bullshit things.
Now, Xu Lingchong had completely become an enemy that would not rest until he was dead. After being turned into a eunuch by a pair of scissors, it was hard to imagine what kind of revenge he would take in the future. Previously, he would abide by the rules of the game of the Three Great Pavilions, but in the future, it was hard to say. He might personally launch sneak attacks and assassinations.
In addition, the threat of Nan Tianba's group had obviously increased. Lin Yi could clearly feel that their suspicions towards him had returned.
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