Inside the study room of the Lin Clan, a corridor appeared before Ling Xian. At the same time, a man in a plain robe appeared.
His face was square, his temples were white, his eyes were calm, and his demeanor was calm.
In terms of style, he was not as elegant as Lian Yun. However, the feeling he gave Ling Xian was like he was facing a ninth level cultivator.
"What is your purpose in kidnapping my daughter?" The man in the plain robe stared at him with a threatening gaze.
"The strongest cultivator in the world, you sure live up to your name."
Ling Xian squinted his eyes. If he was at his peak, he could kill this man with a single thought. Even if he was in the foundational level, killing this man would be as easy as flipping his palm.
However, he was merely a third rate cultivator. Facing the strongest cultivator in the world, of course he felt pressured.
"Let go of my daughter and I will spare your life."
Lin Yannan stood with his hands behind his back. He was as heavy as a mountain and as stern as an emperor.
"I do not want to die and I do not want to become a handicap. Therefore, I will not let go of her."
Ling Xian faintly grinned. His hand around the woman's neck tightened.
This made Lin Yannan frown. His killer's intent was threatening.
However, Ling Xian was not afraid.
For one, he had a hostage. For two, he had mastered the Steps of the Wind. If he wanted to run, Lin Yannan might not be able to catch up to him.
"It's been a long time since someone threatened me."
Lin Yannan's eyes were cold. He took one step forward and appeared behind Ling Xian like a ghost.
Then, he pointed out with his finger. His Qi pierced through the sky.
However, he did not hurt Ling Xian.
The moment Lin Yannan stepped forward, Ling Xian also used the Steps of the Wind. Therefore, Lin Yannan's finger only hit an afterimage.
This shocked the woman in white. She did not think that even Lin Yannan could not stop Ling Xian.
"No wonder you have the guts to come here."
Lin Yannan's expression darkened, "I will say this one last time. Let go of my daughter."
"That depends on whether or not you have the ability."
Ling Xian faintly grinned. His footsteps were mysterious as he broke through the window.
"A mere third rate cultivator dares to be so presumptuous?"
Lin Yannan laughed out of anger. He was the strongest cultivator in the world. Killing a third rate cultivator was a piece of cake for him.
At that moment, he no longer hid his Qi. Like a fierce tiger descending the mountain, he chased after them.
However, he couldn't catch up to Ling Xian and he didn't dare to make any reckless moves.
The lady in white was in Ling Xian's hands. If he accidentally hurt her, Lin Yannan would regret it.
Therefore, he couldn't do anything to Ling Xian and could only follow closely behind.
"What exactly do you want to do?" The white-robed woman's eyes were ice-cold.
"You'll know soon enough."
Ling Xian softly sighed, "I am sorry."
After saying that, he didn't say anything else and used his Wind Chasing Steps with all his might.
This technique was so profound that even Lin Yannan wouldn't be able to catch up to it within a short period of time.
Therefore, Ling Xian easily left the leader of the Martial Arts Alliance behind.
However, after an hour, he stopped and let go of the woman in white.
The woman in white was stunned, and Lin Yannan was also puzzled.
The woman was Ling Xian's biggest support. Letting her go was the same as giving up his life.
Therefore, Lin Yannan didn't attack right away. She said, "What is your intention?"
"Have you not seen through my technique?" Ling Xian softly grinned. The reason why he stopped was because he guessed that Lian Yun had already gotten what he wanted.
"Of course I recognize Lian Yun's technique."
Lin Yannan squinted, "Luring the tiger away from the mountain?"
"That's right."
Ling Xian nodded with a smile. Seeing Lin Yannan's dark expression, he said, "I think he has already gotten what he wanted. Even if you return now, it won't help."
"Dammit." Lin Yannan was furious and wanted to kill Ling Xian with one slap.
He had realized this a long time ago. It was just that his daughter was in Ling Xian's hands and he wasn't sure, so he left the study room.
"I don't know what Lian Yun wants. But I know he will come find me. If you want that treasure back, you better not touch me."
Seeing Lin Yannan's killer's intent, Ling Xian chuckled.
The moment he asked the woman in white to open the secret room, he had calculated everything. Though the process was dangerous, he believed the result would be good.
"How did you know he would come find you?" Lin Yannan frowned.
"Because I was tricked by him as well."
"The reason he trained me was so I could distract you. That way, he could get the treasure inside your secret room."
"Normal people would feel hatred after being tricked. In other words, Lian Yun thinks I want to kill him."
"Though I am no threat to Lian Yun right now, he knows how terrifying my potential is. If he doesn't kill me, he won't be able to eat or sleep in peace."
Ling Xian softly sighed. He didn't want to be Lian Yun's enemy. But from the moment they met, they were destined to fight to the death.
Because in Lian Yun's mind, he was merely a tool.
Whether he distracts Lin Yannan or gives up halfway, Lian Yun will not let him go.
"I don't know how terrifying your potential is. But I am certain that your mentality is terrifying."
Lin Yannan stared at Ling Xian, her eyes flashing with surprise.
The woman in white reacted the same way.
She stared at Ling Xian without blinking, "No wonder you told me to activate the mechanism even though you knew my father was in the secret room. You wanted to kill him with a borrowed knife."
"Not exactly."
"Lian Yun wants to use me to distract you and use you to kill me. As long as you don't kill me, he will do it himself."
"When that happens, you can take back the treasure and kill Lian Yun."
Ling Xian softly sighed. He really didn't want Lian Yun to die. But the situation was before his eyes. If Lian Yun doesn't die, he will.
"What a great plan. It is hard to imagine that a 20 year old could be so smart."
"Lian Yun wants to use me to get rid of you. You want to use me to kill Lian Yun. But I have no choice."
Lin Yannan mocked himself. The way he looked at Ling Xian was complex.
Originally, he didn't think much of Ling Xian. After all, the gap between their capabilities was far too wide. If Ling Xian didn't have a hostage, he would've killed him a long time ago.
But now, Lin Yannan realized that he had underestimated Ling Xian.
His mental state was truly terrifying.
"Leader, there is no need to worry. You were too worried and lost your mind. That's why you fell for Lian Yun's trap." Ling Xian softly grinned.
"This fig leaf can't cover my shame."
Lin Yannan exclaimed. His expression suddenly turned cold, "Aren't you afraid that I will kill you after this?"
"Since I dared to plot against you and Lian Yun, of course I have a way to escape. If you don't believe me, you can try." Ling Xian faintly smiled.
"Good one."
Lin Yannan smiled, "After I take back the treasure, everything between us will be written off. However, if Lian Yun doesn't take the bait, then you will have to compensate me with your life."
"He will for sure take the bait." Ling Xian softly smiled and sighed in relief.
Scheming against two Grandmasters was already his limit. How could he escape?
Of course, it wasn't like he didn't have a way. As long as he can steal a heart before Lian Yun finds him, Lin Yannan won't kill him.
It was just that Ling Xian didn't want to do that.
He had enough love debts, why add more?
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