Cui Lao was a veteran of the Ling Family for three generations and had been loyal to the Ling Family for more than thirty years. He was also the leader and master of the Ling Family's men of sacrifice. How could these men of sacrifice not kneel when he kowtowed to Ling Yun?
Moreover, Ling Yun didn't just save the entire Ling Family. He also saved the lives of the thirty-six men of sacrifice. They had wanted to kowtow to Ling Yun for a long time, but they didn't have the right opportunity. Now that Cui Lao had taken the lead, they all knelt down in unison!
It could be said that no one in the entire Ling Family, except for Ling Lie, had ever enjoyed such treatment. Even the current head of the family, Ling Zhen, hadn't received the collective kowtow of all the men of sacrifice.
These men of sacrifice were personally groomed by Ling Lie and Cui Lao. They would only work for Ling Lie. Of course, it wasn't that Ling Zhen couldn't order these men of sacrifice, but he had to have Grandpa Ling's permission.
This wasn't the first time Ling Yun had treated Cui Lao. Why did Cui Lao kneel to Ling Yun this time?
Was it because he was severely injured this time?
Of course, the answer wasn't that simple.
Cui Lao had a deep motive. He was using this opportunity to build prestige for Ling Yun! He wanted to push Ling Yun to the position of the head of the Ling Family!
If it weren't for that tragedy eighteen years ago, the position of the head of the Ling Family would have belonged to Ling Xiao, the third young master of the Ling Family. It wouldn't have been Ling Zhen's turn.
If Ling Xiao hadn't crippled his own martial arts, he would have undoubtedly reached the pinnacle of Xiantian Realm Level Six.
At that time, Grandpa Ling Lie was already at the pinnacle of Xiantian Realm Level Four. If he weren't severely injured, he would have been at least at the pinnacle of Xiantian Realm Level Seven. The Ling Family was definitely one of the three most dazzling secular families in Huaxia.
It was a pity that everything had changed because of that sudden, shocking tragedy. The Ling Family had fallen to such a state. Not only Cui Lao, but everyone in the Ling Family who knew about what had happened back then felt aggrieved, humiliated, and angry!
Not to mention others, even Ling Zhen, one of the instigators of the tragedy of the Ling Family, often felt regret. Yes, he had gotten what he wanted and sat on the throne of the Ling Family Head. However, the Ling Family's status had been declining day by day until it had completely declined. Ling Zhen could not even raise his head in front of the other six Family Heads. What was the point of becoming such a Family Head?
In the words of Ling Zhen's youngest son, Ling Yong, it would be shameful if they went out!
Therefore, for the past eighteen years, every time Cui Lao and Ling Xiao sat facing each other, Cui Lao would look at Ling Xiao, who had been tortured by Cui Lao, and feel extremely sorry for him!
How many times had Cui Lao and Ling Xiao met each other's eyes after training the Ling Family's men of sacrifice? Cui Lao looked at Ling Xiao, whose eyes were empty and his expression was bleak, and he felt as though his heart was being stabbed by a knife!
There was only one sentence that could describe Ling Xiao: there was nothing more sorrowful than a dead heart. What was the use of leaving an empty shell if the heart was dead?
Cui Lao's heart ached as he looked at the once brilliant Third Young Master Ling Xiao in such a state. He was indignant!
However, eighteen years later, Ling Yun, the son of Ling Xiao and the Devil Sect's Holy Virgin, had returned to the Ling Family!
Furthermore, he had saved the entire Ling Family the moment he returned. Just when the Ling Family was on the brink of annihilation, he had single-handedly turned the entire situation around!
What a great opportunity this was! If Cui Lao didn't know how to make use of this opportunity, then he would have brought Ling Yun back from Qingshui City for nothing!
The eldest son of the Ling Family, Ling Hao, wanted to be the head of the Ling Family. Everyone knew about it, including Cui Lao. If this had happened in the past, Ling Hao's position as the future head of the Ling Family was basically set in stone.
That was because Ling Yong didn't care about being the Family Head of the Ling Family. Ling Feng was obsessed with swordsmanship, and Ling Li was very similar to his father, Ling Yue. They were smart but not domineering enough. The three of them couldn't be bothered to compete with Ling Hao for the position.
However, things were different now that Ling Yun was back.
Based on Ling Yun's performance just now, anyone who wasn't a fool could tell that between Ling Yun and Ling Hao, Ling Yun would definitely be the future Family Head of the Ling Family.
No matter what, Ling Yun was way better than Ling Hao!
Moreover, Grandpa Ling had already informed Cui Lao before Cui Lao's second trip to Qingshui City that as long as Ling Yun was willing to come back, he would be the next Family Head of the Ling Family.
Otherwise, why would Ling Lie pass the Ling Family's inheritance to Ling Yun through Cui Lao?
Grandpa Ling had the heart, Cui Lao had the heart, and there was no doubt about Ling Yun's ability. Now that such a good opportunity had presented itself, Cui Lao had to kneel and build support for Ling Yun!
The cheers were earth-shattering!
Looking at the black mass of Ling Family's death warriors kneeling on the ground, Ling Zhen's expression turned even uglier. Awkwardness was written all over his face. Ling Yue, on the other hand, was still looking down at the ground. No one could tell what he was thinking.
Grandpa Ling Lie smiled. He didn't say anything or stop Ling Yun. He wanted to see how Ling Yun was going to handle the situation in front of him.
To be honest, Ling Yun didn't care about the position of Family Head of the Ling Family at all. He didn't even think about it!
Qingshui City was a huge business, but he had handed it over to Tang Meng, Tie Xiaohu, and Abing. He was just a big boss who didn't have to do anything. Why would he care about the future head of the Ling Family?
Why would he let Ling Yun deal with those trivial worldly affairs and conflicts of interest? Unless he was bored out of his mind!
If he had the time, Ling Yun might as well focus on his cultivation in seclusion.
However, not being the Family Head of the Ling Family didn't mean that Ling Yun didn't understand Cui Lao's intentions. With his intelligence, he immediately understood everything when he saw the men of sacrifice kneeling with Cui Lao.
Ling Yun bent down and personally helped Cui Lao up. He said in a clear voice, "Cui Lao, please get up. You used your life in exchange for the lives of my grandfather, First Uncle, and Second Uncle. I should be the one thanking you. Why are you thanking me instead?"
After he finished speaking, Ling Yun smiled slightly and turned to all the Ling Family loyalists kneeling on the ground in the two courtyards. He cupped his fists and said sincerely, "Brothers, just now, all of you were brave and fearless, using your lives to protect my family. I can't even thank you enough, so how can I be worthy of your gratitude? Everyone, please get up! "
The thirty-six men of sacrifice were touched when they saw that Ling Yun didn't claim credit for himself. Instead, he thanked them sincerely. They looked at Ling Yun with even more fervor.
They were all Houtian Realm Level Seven to Nine. Naturally, they had heard of the concept of Xiantian Realm Level Seven. Ling Yun was able to kill a Xiantian Realm Level Seven ninja within three moves. Even in Huaxia, he was an unparalleled expert!
With such an identity, he didn't act high and mighty at all. Instead, he was very approachable and spoke to them as if he was talking about family matters. How could these Ling Family loyalists not be touched?
"Men of sacrifice from the Ling Family, protect the Ling Family. We'll do anything for you!"
It was another tsunami of cheers! However, no one stood up!
Ling Yun couldn't help but scratch his head as he looked at the thirty-six hot-blooded men. He looked at Ling Lie and said, "Grandpa, you should hurry and let these brothers get up. They are all injured. After I've treated your injuries, I'll have to treat them as soon as possible."
Ling Lie smiled and nodded. However, he didn't say anything. He only gave Cui Lao a look.
"Everyone, get up and rest where you are. In a while, the young master will personally treat everyone's injuries."
Cui Lao gently waved his hand at everyone, and the thirty-six Ling Family's men of sacrifice stood up.
"Grandpa, I'll treat your injuries now."
Considering that the Chen Family might send more people over, Ling Yun didn't dare to delay. He asked Cui Lao to stand guard outside while he sat cross-legged on the ground and started treating Ling Lie's injuries.
Ling Lie sat cross-legged in front of Ling Yun. Ling Yun placed his hands on Ling Lie's back, and the Wood Spiritual Energy in his body flowed continuously into Ling Lie's body.
Ling Yun, who was at the pinnacle of Physique Tempering Stage Nine, was naturally not the Ling Yun who was at Physique Tempering Stage Five when he treated Cui Lao. In just a few seconds, Ling Yun had completely healed Ling Lie's new injuries.
However, Ling Yun wasn't satisfied. He directly used the powerful Wood Spiritual Energy released by the Divine Willow Wood to treat Ling Lie's old injuries!
Why did Ling Yun use the Yin-Yang harmony balance to treat Cui Lao's injuries, but he used Wood Spiritual Energy to treat Ling Lie's injuries?
That was because the Wood Spiritual Energy in Ling Yun's body was released by the Divine Willow Wood. The Divine Willow Wood was the inheritance of the Ling Family. It had absorbed so much of the Ling Family's blood and the Black Yellow True Qi of the Ling Family's disciples. Ling Lie also cultivated the Black Yellow Sutra, so there was pure Xiantian Black Yellow True Qi in his body.
Hence, the treatment was naturally twice the result with half the effort.
Furthermore, in order to water the Divine Willow Wood, Ling Yun had cultivated the Black Yellow Sutra day and night. He had long cultivated the Black Yellow Sutra to an extremely high level. The Black Yellow True Qi in his body was no longer inferior to the Yin-Yang Qi.
Under Ling Yun's urging, he quickly mobilized the Black Yellow True Qi in Ling Lie's energy center. He used the most vigorous Wood Spiritual Energy to envelop Ling Lie's Black Yellow True Qi and began to circulate it through Ling Lie's damaged meridians to treat his old injuries.
Water Spiritual Energy and Wood Spiritual Energy were originally holy items for healing. Hence, it only took a small circulation for Ling Lie's old injuries to be completely healed!
Ling Lie felt that his True Qi was unobstructed in all his meridians. He felt so comfortable that he couldn't help but want to roar into the sky!
He had never felt such a feeling in the past eighteen years!
However, Ling Yun wasn't satisfied yet. He secretly sent a telepathic message to Ling Lie, instructing him to concentrate and prepare for a breakthrough. Then, he slowly spoke to Ling Xiu.
"Big Sister, help me get a big ocean bowl!"
Ling Xiu saw that Ling Lie's face was rosy and full of energy. While she was happy for her grandfather, she was also amazed by Ling Yun's amazing medical skills.
In just a short while, he had saved two people. How could Ling Yun's medical skills be so amazing?
This younger brother of hers was absolutely heaven-defying!
She saw that Ling Yun was still sitting cross-legged, but he was asking her to get a big ocean bowl. She was puzzled, but she didn't ask any questions. She immediately flew over and quickly returned with a big ocean bowl. (To be continued.)
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