Right now, Ling Tian's men were helping their Shui Family to clean up the mess. However, they could only sit here and watch, allowing their traitors to be slaughtered. They could only watch as Ling Jian and his men slaughtered their traitors as though they were vegetables. Neither of these two feelings felt good.
It was one thing if they did not have the ability to clean up the mess. However, they had to watch by the side when reinforcements arrived. That was simply too inexcusable. No matter what, it did not sound good.
After coughing dryly, Shui ManKong said with a bitter smile, "Prince Ling might not know this, but …"
Ling Tian smiled and said, "I understand." He then took in a deep breath and said with a solemn expression, "I really understand."
"No matter how overboard they are, in your eyes, they are still your family members. Brothers fighting each other, no matter who won or lost, would be extremely bitter. I have also had such a feeling before. Thus, it is very suitable for me to be the villain. "
Ling Tian let out a sigh.
Shui QianRou quietly walked to his side and held onto his hand. Her eyes were filled with consolation as she said, "However, Tian 'ge's actions this time not only prevented the Shui Family from killing each other, but he has also helped our Shui Family to clean up the mess. This has also prevented our Shui Family from declining completely. Thus, our Shui Family will forever remember this favor. "
As Ling Tian heard that, he felt strange in his heart and thought to himself, Why does this lass sound as though she is hinting at something? Furthermore, it would be more appropriate for Shui ManKong to say such words. However, for Shui QianRou to say such words, it would seem as though her words carried too little weight. Why would Shui QianRou do such a thing? When he lowered his head, he realized that Shui QianRou's expression was extremely solemn. However, her eyes were darting around quickly. Ling Tian immediately understood what was going on.
He did not expect that this lass would start to ask for a favor for him before the battle had even ended. Obviously, she was worried that he would be too embarrassed to ask for a favor and decided to give him a heads-up.
Ling Tian couldn't help but laugh in his heart. He thought to himself, I, Ling Tian, have put in so much effort. If I don't get the corresponding reward, wouldn't I suffer a great loss? When it's time to open my mouth, no matter who I'm facing, I won't be soft-hearted. As for being embarrassed, I've never talked about that before …
However, towards Shui QianRou's meticulous intentions, Ling Tian still felt very warm in his heart and enjoyed it very much.
From the very beginning, Shui QianRou had always been at odds with him. For the sake of the clan, she had even sacrificed her own life. But now, between the choice of the clan and himself, she had chosen to side with him without any hesitation. Just this series of huge changes alone had caused her to experience many things. How many transformations did his thoughts have to go through before he could reach where he was today?
Ling Tian was very satisfied, happy, and gratified.
Shui ManKong laughed heartily, "Rou 'er, now that things have come to such a stage, what are you still worried about? Besides, with Prince Ling's strength, even if I wanted to deny it, would I be able to? Even if his father really denied it, would he care? Would there be any meaning to it?! "
Shui QianRou let out a soft cry and her face turned red.
Ling Tian also chuckled and said, "Rou 'er, you have still underestimated your father. Have you discovered something strange?"
"What is it?" Shui QianRou was a little confused. She then stomped her feet and said, "Is it only because of my father?"
Ling Tian chuckled and rubbed his nose, "Have you discovered that from the start of the matter until now, there have been endless screams that have spread for miles? Why is it that not a single person from the Shui Family has come to investigate? Your father has already made his preparations. " As he said that, Ling Tian looked at Shui ManKong with a smile that didn't seem like a smile, "The only thing he is waiting for is me, a sharp knife to kill. However, this time, I am willing to be used. This is the first time in my life that I am being used! "
Shui ManKong coughed awkwardly and said, "Prince Ling is indeed wise, haha, wise indeed."
Shui QianRou never expected that her father had already planned for this and even managed to hide it from her. Her face turned cold and she snorted twice in anger. However, when Ling Tian said that he was' willing to be used ', Shui QianRou naturally thought that it was because of her that her beloved did not expose him despite knowing that he was being used. She could not help but feel a sense of joy in her heart.
However, she had truly thought too highly of Ling Tian and was a little too infatuated with him. Ling Tian was currently thinking, If I don't make your Shui Family owe me more, how am I going to take over the role of the host? Owe me, owe me, the more you owe me the better!
Right at this moment, a series of cries for mercy could be heard in the hall. Ling Jian's group of five kept their swords and came to Ling Tian's side. All of them were covered in blood and their expressions were grim!
There wasn't a single living person left in the hall! Originally, there was an exception and that was Shui QianHai who was so frightened that he wet his pants. However, it was a pity that Shui QianHai's courage was truly lacking. Not only did he wet his pants, he was even scared to death!
"Young noble, there are over ten people who have escaped. Should we chase after them?" Ling Jian asked respectfully.
"There is no need for that. Family Head Shui will naturally deal with these matters. Could it be that you have become addicted to killing? "Ling Tian looked at his number one subordinate with an amused expression.
"That's right, little brother Ling has already done so much for my Shui Family. How can little brother Ling waste his energy on such a small matter?" Shui ManKong looked at Ling Jian and replied sincerely. While Shui ManKong's strength might not be comparable to Ling Jian, he still had a discerning eye. Facing such an expert who was comparable to Shui WuBo, how would Shui ManKong dare to speak carelessly?
"That would be for the best." Ling Jian coughed twice and walked behind Ling Tian.
The five of them were all injured and Ling Jian, who was the strongest among them, was the one with the heaviest injuries. In order to prevent his brothers from being injured, he took on the majority of the peak experts. There were more than ten wounds on his body and he even suffered a heavy blow to his chest and back. His internal injuries were also quite severe.
The other four little ones were also riddled with wounds, but none of them let out even the slightest groan.
However, to be able to achieve such a result while facing the encirclement of close to 200 enemies was already too inconceivable in the eyes of Shui ManKong and the others!
"Men! Hurry up and treat the injuries of these five brothers! "Shui ManKong hollered.
The subordinates of the Shui Family appeared from all directions and rushed into the hall. The moment they entered, they were all shocked and there were even some who couldn't help but vomit as they ran out of the hall.
The ground was littered with broken limbs and broken bodies. The ground was covered in blood, and not a single person was alive. Even now, the stream of blood on the ground was still gradually expanding, swallowing every inch of the ground that had not yet been invaded.
This was practically a blood hell in the mortal world!
Shui ManKong looked at Ling Tian and said, "Leave this place for the servants to clean up. Let's talk in the inner hall." Sweeping his gaze across the members of the Shui Family, he said, "Six elders, please follow me. As for the rest, you can all leave. Remember to keep your mouths shut about today's matter and not speak carelessly. "
Everyone agreed in unison.
Not far away from the hall, the five black-robed men who were hiding in the shadows looked at each other and one of them said softly, "The sounds of the battle have already ended. It seems like there is no need for us to make a move."
"Shut up!" Another person roared, "Unless we see young noble and brother Jian walking out safely, we can only be sure that everything is fine! Before that, anything can happen. Don't speak carelessly and wait quietly. "
They were Ling One, Ling Two, Ling Four, and Ling Nineteen.
Ling Tian had brought Ling Jian, Feng, Yun, Yun, Lei, and Dian into the Shui Family and his strength was sufficient. However, Ling Tian still had a backup plan and got the five of them to wait outside for his summons. If things went smoothly and the Shui Family didn't play any tricks, there would naturally be no need for the five of them to make a move. If Ling Jian and the others were to be exhausted after the battle and the Shui Family decided to attack them, they would have Ling One and the other four lying in ambush by the side. At that time, there would be no danger at all!
It wasn't that he didn't trust Shui ManKong and the others. But in reality, this was the Heavenly Wind Continent! With his current status, even if Ling Tian wanted to take the risk, he wouldn't have the right to do so!
Ling Jian and the others insisted on rejecting the Shui Family's offer to bandage their wounds and helped one another. After that, they stood behind Ling Tian without saying a word. Even if they were in a safe place, as long as there were outsiders around, the five of them wouldn't leave Ling Tian's side!
"The matter has already come to an end. From today onwards, the Shui Family will no longer have any internal strife and Family Head will be able to regain control of the Shui Family. This is truly worthy of celebration." Ling Tian returned to his usual cultured self and cupped his hands with a smile.
"If not for Prince Ling's help in quelling the rebellion, the Shui Family would have already been destroyed." Shui ManKong hurriedly returned the greeting and looked at Ling Tian with a smile. The more he looked at Ling Tian, the more satisfied he was. It was as though he was looking at a mother-in-law … or rather, a father-in-law looking at his son-in-law. Even with Ling Tian's thick skin, he couldn't help but feel that he couldn't take it anymore.
"Since we aren't outsiders, it is only right for Ling Tian to lend us a hand." Ling Tian's meaning was that since they had come this far, they were naturally allies. How could he say that they were outsiders?
"That's right, that's right! Hahaha … "Shui ManKong laughed heartily and said," That's right. Not long later, we will be a true family. If that's the case, this old man won't stand on ceremony anymore. "
This old man was obviously trying to claim that he was the father-in-law of Mount Tai.
Ling Tian looked at Shui ManKong with a confused expression.
Shui QianRou blushed and burrowed her head into her father's embrace, twisting and twisting as if she was a piece of candy.
Both the father and daughter thought of the same thing.
Ling Tian blinked his eyes and realized that his words were indeed a little too ambiguous. While he had other intentions, he couldn't control the other party's thoughts. Thus, he naturally couldn't blame the other party for thinking the wrong way.
The few elders of the Shui Family looked at each other with a look of realization in their eyes. 'So that's the case. I finally understand. Our Family Head is still the wise one'.
Looking at the expressions of the few elders, Ling Tian sighed in his heart and decided not to explain himself. He thought to himself, This is really a case of yellow mud falling into your pants. Even if it isn't sh * t, it is sh * t.
"Since things have come to such a point, young brother Ling can make things clear. Everyone here is the core of our Shui Family and we can definitely trust them! If it's a big or small matter in the Heavenly Wind Continent, we can definitely lend a helping hand! "Shui ManKong said with a warm smile as he looked at Ling Tian.
His attitude changed yet again. A moment ago, he was still calling him 'Prince Ling'. Now, he was calling him 'young brother Ling'. It was as though they were already on good terms with each other …
Since it involved his plan, Ling Tian would no longer be courteous. He took a step forward and said with a smile, "Since I have put in so much effort, I naturally have to pay a price for it."
"What plans does young brother Ling have? If this old man has the ability, I will definitely help you with all my might!" Shui ManKong's expression also turned solemn as he said solemnly. At the same time, he also made a promise!
"Since that's the case, I will be direct. The Sky Alliance is my people. From today onwards, the Shui Family will have to cooperate with the Sky Alliance! As for my condition, I want … "Ling Tian gritted his teeth and a glint flashed across his eyes." … the entire Heavenly Wind Continent! "
When it was time for him to state his conditions, Ling Tian was not courteous at all!
Everyone present was shocked!
While Ling Tian had put in a lot of effort in the cleansing of the Shui Family and could even be said to have played a crucial role in overturning the entire situation, this condition of his was still a little too much. One had to know that the entire Heavenly Wind Continent was involved in countless powers and there were countless grudges and enmity between them. If Shui ManKong were to agree to this condition, he would be pulled out of his position and the Shui Family would be pushed into the heart of the struggle!
The Shui Family would definitely suffer a huge loss and this loss might even be greater than the loss of the Shui Family's branch family. After all, even if the branch family of the Shui Family were to win, the Shui Family would still belong to the Shui Family. However, according to Ling Tian's conditions, the Shui Family might disappear forever!
Taking a step back, even if the Shui Family still existed after the unification of the continent, they would definitely suffer a huge loss. Furthermore, the entire continent would still belong to Ling Tian's Ling family. At that time, who knew what Ling Tian would do to the Shui Family!
But, out of everyone's expectations …
Shui ManKong stood up and paced around with his hands behind his back. All of a sudden, a glint flashed across his eyes and he gritted his teeth. Turning around, he looked at Ling Tian and spat out a single word, "… Fine!"
"Fine!" With this single word, even Ling Tian was stunned. Even Ling Tian was asking for a sky-high price and was waiting for Shui ManKong to return the favor. However, he never expected that Shui ManKong would not even bother to bargain …
"Family Head!" The few elders called out anxiously.
Shui ManKong raised his hand and stopped everyone from speaking. He returned to his seat and said solemnly, "I have already made up my mind. There is no need for everyone to speak any further."
Shui ManKong was sighing in his heart and also feeling excited. His son was already gone and there was no one else in the Shui Family to carry on his legacy. The only thing left was his daughter. Right now, this was the first time that Ling Tian had spoken. For his daughter, Shui ManKong was willing to agree to any condition!
Besides, it was better for the heavens to land in the hands of his son-in-law than to land in the hands of Yu ManLou.
Thus, Shui ManKong agreed without any hesitation.
Ling Jian and the rest followed behind them from afar. Ling Tian and Shui ManKong walked side by side as they passed through the garden of the Shui Family. Shui QianRou lowered her head and followed behind them silently. No one knew what she was thinking about. As for the two of them who were speaking, their voices were extremely soft.
"… Not only is the Sky Alliance extremely powerful in the Heavenly Wind Continent, it can be said that they are deeply rooted in the continent. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they are above any other power in the Heavenly Wind Continent. After the HuangFu and Song Families perished, the only power that can contend against them is my Shui Family. Now that my Shui Family has formed an alliance with the Sky Alliance, I believe that there is no one left in the Heavenly Wind Continent who can stand up to us. While there might still be some blind powers who try to stop us, it won't affect the overall situation. I can promise you this."
This was Shui ManKong's voice. "Firstly, I will strictly instruct the powers under my Shui Family to assist the Sky Alliance. At the same time, I will strictly instruct the Shui Family not to participate in the military and political affairs. Does young brother Ling understand what I am saying?" Shui ManKong said in a low voice.
"I roughly understand a little." Ling Tian blinked his eyes and said, "However, why don't you allow the Shui Family members to participate in the military and political affairs? Even if the Heavenly Wind Continent is unified, the Sky Alliance might be strong in terms of war, but when it comes to logistics, they are still lacking. As for the Shui Family, they have a thousand years of experience. Even though they have suffered some losses from the cleansing of the Heavenly Wind Continent, I believe that it will not be a big deal. If the Shui Family can provide a large number of management talents and manpower, it will be a good thing.
Shui ManKong glanced at him with a smile and said, "Everyone should understand that absolute strength is the greatest reliance! It isn't convenient for the Shui Family to do so now. Even if we really want to provide a large number of management talents, it will only be after the Heavenly Wind Continent is unified and not now. Besides … if the Shui Family really participates in the political affairs, there is only one possibility and that is that the Shui Family no longer exists. At that time, we will only be able to do so after the Heavenly Wind Continent is unified. If we were to participate in the political affairs now, it would be hard to avoid nurturing henchmen and becoming arrogant. Regardless of whether it is intentional or not, there will definitely be some unnecessary ambitions and misunderstandings. If the Shui Family is destroyed because of this, I won't find it strange at all. "
Shui ManKong's eyes shone with wisdom as he said, "As long as one has a powerful family background, there will be countless supporters behind them. If one has the power to control life and death, there won't be many people in the world who can remain calm! After you, Ling Tian, unify the continent, you will definitely not allow such a powerful family to exist. At that time, it will be a calamity for the Shui Family. You are the person whom Rou 'er has entrusted her life to. As Rou' er's father, I naturally wish for the both of you to be happy! However, I am still the Family Head of the Shui Family. As a direct descendant of the Shui Family, even if I know that the Shui Family is no longer as glorious as it was in the past, I still hope that the Shui Family can continue to exist. At the very least, before I die, the world will still know of the existence of the Shui Family! Thus, I will still make preparations for a rainy day … "
Ling Tian nodded his head in agreement. He could not help but feel a trace of admiration for Shui ManKong's foresight. The direct descendants of a thousand-year-old family all had their own unique charisma. Shui ManKong was one such example and Yu ManLou was the same as well!
Shui ManKong looked at Shui QianRou and said with a smile, "Ling Tian, you are a peerless talent who is able to expand the empire. While I am confident that the authority of the Shui Family will not change much in the future of Rou 'er or I, I cannot place the future of the Shui Family on the patience of an emperor. This is an extremely risky and unwise thing to do. Secondly, if we were to do this passively, our future would be bleak. The moment we lose everything, the Shui Family will be completely destroyed! Thus, after you unify the three continents, I will choose an appropriate time to completely disperse the influence of the Shui Family. While the Water of Heavenly Wind will still exist, the Shui Family will no longer exist. Only at that time will the Shui Family be able to establish themselves in the military or politics! " (To be continued, if you want to know what will happen next, please go to www.qidian.com, there are more chapters. Support the author, support the original reading!)
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