Even though Ling Yun made a domineering declaration and expressed his attitude, his words were still considered polite. He only said that anyone who dared to have any ideas about Di Yutang would have to consider their own worth first.
That was because the person sitting in front of him was Zhou Wenyi. He was giving Zhou Wenyi face. After all, Zhou Wenyi was still one of the people who wanted to have any ideas about Di Yutang.
Otherwise, Ling Yun's words would be unstoppable!
After all, Zhou Wenyi was the Great Elder of the Huaxia Heavenly Team. He was one of the core members who held power in the Heavenly Team. He represented the most powerful force in Beijing. Ling Yun had to give him face.
Moreover, Zhou Wenyi's attitude and actions after appearing in the Ling Family weren't inappropriate.
Ling Yun was very clear that this was Beijing, not Qingshui City. When he was in Qingshui City, Ling Yun only represented himself. As long as there was a disagreement, he could start a fight. Once they were convinced, then so be it.
However, this was Beijing, and the situation in Beijing was too complicated. Ling Yun represented the interests of the entire Ling Family. He had to think for the Ling Family.
No matter what, Ling Yun came to Beijing from Qingshui City. To the entire Beijing, he was an outsider.
After painstaking efforts, the Ling Family could only be considered one of the top forces in Beijing. It was definitely enough to protect itself, but it was still far from reaching the top.
Therefore, it was best not to fight if possible. The more stable the situation was, the more advantageous it would be for the Ling Family. Even one more day was good enough.
If they really offended Zhou Wenyi, it would be detrimental to the Ling Family. Wouldn't that be pushing the entire Heavenly Team to the Ling Family's side?
Moreover, Ling Lie's attitude was clear on his face. He obviously didn't want Ling Yun to completely anger Zhou Wenyi. He had been trying to cool down both sides and resolve the awkward situation. This way, the negotiations could continue in a peaceful manner.
Hearing Ling Yun's domineering declaration, Ling Lie nodded slightly. Zhou Wenyi's eyes twitched, but neither of them had any intention of speaking.
Ling Yun observed Zhou Wenyi's expression and saw that Zhou Wenyi was still sitting there without any intention of leaving. He sat down again and poured tea for the two of them.
"Sigh …"
Zhou Wenyi looked at Ling Yun's fawning actions and knew that Ling Yun was pretending to be obedient, but he didn't point it out. He just sighed deeply and picked up the cup of tea that had just been poured.
"Since little friend Ling Yun still has such a motive, then I'll just pretend I didn't say anything."
Zhou Wenyi voluntarily compromised.
Ling Yun immediately relaxed his shoulders and quickly picked up the teacup. "Thank you for your understanding, Senior."
Zhou Wenyi glared at Ling Yun. "Isn't the result the same whether you understand it or not?"
Ling Yun chuckled.
Ling Lie saw this and quickly interrupted, "Mister Zhou, if I remember correctly, you haven't been to my Ling Family for 19 years, right?"
Zhou Wenyi was about the same age as Ling Lie, so they were considered peers. Hence, his tone was obviously different from Ling Yun's. "Elder Ling is right. Now that you mention it, it seems like I haven't been here for 19 years."
Ling Yun's heart wavered. Not coming for 19 years? Didn't that mean that Zhou Wenyi came to the Ling Family when the Ling Family was massacred?
At this time, Ling Lie laughed again. "If that's the case, then I, Ling Lie, don't care why Mister Zhou is here. You have to eat before you leave."
Ling Lie actually wanted Zhou Wenyi to stay for lunch.
Zhou Wenyi laughed without hesitation. "Hahahaha, Elder Ling, I won't hide it from you. I really wanted to have a meal at your house before leaving."
"That's fine!"
Ling Lie saw that Zhou Wenyi agreed and immediately smiled. Then, he rushed out of the courtyard and ordered, "Servants, prepare the food and wine!"
When Zhou Wenyi first arrived at the Ling Family, Ling Lie had already ordered the kitchen to prepare the food and wine. Now that almost an hour had passed, it was naturally ready.
After Ling Lie ordered the dishes to be served, the servants of the Ling Family quickly brought the food and wine over. There were four cold dishes and six warm dishes, and they filled the table.
"Want to drink?"
Ling Lie smiled and asked Zhou Wenyi after the dishes were served.
Zhou Wenyi smiled and said, "Yes, a little."
The wine was Ling Lie's treasured Maotai.
There were three people in total. As a junior, Ling Yun was naturally in charge of pouring the wine.
After a few glasses of wine, Ling Lie was the first to speak. "Mister Zhou, Yun Er is still young and has just arrived in Beijing. It's inevitable that his words and actions are inappropriate. I hope Mister Zhou can be magnanimous."
Zhou Wenyi looked deeply into Ling Yun's eyes and smiled. "There's nothing inappropriate about the Ling Family Head's words and actions. It's me, Zhou Wenyi, who came to visit so suddenly. It's a little presumptuous of me."
"Hehe, Senior, what are you saying?"
Ling Yun's words were naturally not overbearing since he had already toasted Zhou Wenyi. He had already achieved his goal today, and that was enough.
Zhou Wenyi laughed and took the initiative to clink his glass with Ling Lie's. Both of them downed the wine in one gulp.
"Uh …"
Zhou Wenyi put down his glass and allowed Ling Yun to pour more wine for him. He pondered for a long time before suddenly saying, "Ling Yun, you just said that there's no room for discussion regarding Di Yutang. I don't want to fight to the death with you, so let's forget about this matter."
Of course, Ling Yun knew that Zhou Wenyi definitely had other matters to discuss. Otherwise, he wouldn't have stayed for dinner. Thus, he pretended to be listening attentively.
"However, in the life-and-death battle between your Ling Family and Sun Chen's alliance, our Huaxia Heavenly Team lost a small team for no reason. As the Great Elder of the Huaxia Heavenly Team, I have to demand an explanation from you."
Zhou Wenyi said to Ling Yun with a smile. After drinking, his calm eyes made him look like a sly old fox.
Ling Yun put down his chopsticks after hearing that. His expression was calm. "Oh? What kind of explanation does Senior want? "
Zhou Wenyi smiled. "The dead can't be resurrected. This time, the Heavenly Team had a total of six people. Four of them died, and one of them was captured alive by you. Master Lu Mingju has already resigned from his position in the Heavenly Team and made it clear that he won't meddle in worldly affairs anymore. Our small team is completely gone …"
Ling Yun heard this and smiled. "Senior, if you have something to say, you can just say it."
Zhou Wenyi nodded, then turned to look at Ling Lie. "Elder Ling, ever since that incident 19 years ago, there hasn't been anyone from your family working in the Huaxia Heavenly Team. This is really regrettable …"
At this point, Zhou Wenyi's meaning was very clear.
Ask the Ling Family for someone! Replenish the members of the Heavenly Team!
"Well …"
Ling Lie blushed slightly. He raised his glass and took a big gulp. "Mr. Zhou, our Ling Family has been in decline for a long time. All these years, how could anyone be qualified to serve the country?"
Even though that was what he said, Ling Lie's gaze kept drifting over to Ling Yun.
The Heavenly Team was protecting the country!
Joining the Heavenly Team meant serving the country. This was a great honor for the hot-blooded Ling Family, which used to be one of the three big families in Huaxia!
However, ever since the tragedy, the Ling Family had been in decline for a long time. Even the strongest, Ling Zhen, was only at Xiantian Realm Level Two. How could anyone be qualified to join the Huaxia Heavenly Team?
In fact, when Ling Lie first came to Beijing and understood Ling Yun's strength, his first thought was to hope that Ling Yun could join the Huaxia Heavenly Team. However, that effort ended in failure. Ling Yun said that he wouldn't join the Heavenly Team.
What was the state of the Ling Family at that time? They were in a precarious situation, and Ling Yun couldn't even protect himself!
That was why Ling Lie didn't mention it again after Ling Yun rejected him.
However, this time, the opportunity had really come. Furthermore, it was the Great Elder of the Huaxia Heavenly Team, Zhou Wenyi, who took the initiative to bring it up.
However, Ling Lie still had to listen to Ling Yun.
After a moment of silence, Ling Yun suddenly asked something that almost made Zhou Wenyi vomit blood!
"Hmm … What are the benefits of joining the Heavenly Team?"
When Zhou Wenyi heard this, he almost spat out the mouthful of wine in his mouth!
Being a member of the Huaxia Heavenly Team was a huge recognition in itself. It was also a kind of glory. Moreover, it was something that many families and sects in Huaxia yearned for!
Ling Yun was still talking about conditions?
"There are a lot of benefits!"
Zhou Wenyi replied impatiently. After a pause, he felt a little worried and immediately added, "In any case, you definitely won't regret joining."
Ling Yun heard this and didn't pursue this topic. Instead, he asked, "How many spots?"
Zhou Wenyi immediately said, "Because of you, our Heavenly Team lost six people, so … at least six spots."
Ling Yun's heart skipped a beat. This Zhou Wenyi's appetite wasn't small. He actually asked for six spots!
However, Ling Lie, who was at the side, was excited. Seeing that Ling Yun was silent, he actually anxiously sent a telepathic message to Ling Yun. "Yun Er, this is a great thing for the Ling Family. Grandpa hopes that you will agree!"
However, Ling Yun frowned and said, "Six … isn't that a little too much?"
When Zhou Wenyi heard this, he was so angry that his nose was almost crooked. "If you think it's too much, as long as you are willing to join, you can do it alone."
"Hehe …"
Ling Yun hurriedly stopped him and chuckled. "Then six it is. However, I have to decide who to join the Heavenly Team."
Of course, this was a yes.
Zhou Wenyi was secretly delighted, but he didn't show it. "You can choose your own people. However, the Heavenly Team has its own rules. After you choose your people, the Heavenly Team will have to go through a review. Only those who pass the review can officially join the Heavenly Team."
Ling Yun naturally didn't have any objections to this request. He readily agreed. "No problem."
Ling Lie watched this scene from the side, his eyes red!
Forty years ago, the Ling Family had a total of twenty people on the Heavenly Team. That was a quarter of the Heavenly Team!
However, after the Ling Family's incident eighteen years ago, this number became zero!
Today, the Ling Family finally had people joining the Huaxia Heavenly Team. Moreover, there were six of them at once!
"Mr. Zhou, Ling Lie raises a toast to you three times!"
Ling Lie's blood was boiling. He took the initiative to pour wine and toasted Zhou Wenyi three times consecutively! (To be continued.)
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