"Now, can we end the marriage?"
Ling Xian's expression was emotionless and his eyes were full of coldness.
This froze the Wang Clan Leader's body as if he was struck by lightning. His face was red and he nodded with difficulty, indicating that he agreed to end the marriage.
Through the short exchange from before, he'd already completely understood that not to mention him, even the entire Wang Clan couldn't afford to offend this young man.
Therefore, he could only endure and agree.
"Very well."
The corner of Ling Xian's lips curled up and he flung his right arm. Instantly, the Wang Clan Leader was flung out and he collapsed onto the ground, puking out blood.
His eyes were full of fear.
Everyone else from the Wang Clan reacted the same. They didn't think such a ruthless person would appear out of nowhere.
"Remember, don't cause trouble for the Wen Clan. Or else I don't mind getting my hands dirty."
Ling Xian spoke softly. His cold eyes glanced around and finally locked onto the Wang Clan Leader, "Now, get the f * ck out of my sight."
At that, the Wang Clan Leader's body froze and he nodded in a hurry, "Yes, yes, I will, I will."
Then, he stood up from the ground with difficulty and ran out the door in a panic.
Everyone from the Wang Clan did the same. Everyone was full of fear as they ran for their lives. His wretched appearance was a stark contrast to his previous arrogance, causing the Wen family to cheer loudly.
"Haha, this is so satisfying! I've hated these bastards for a long time. Who do they think they are! "
"Yeah, after seeing them run away like stray dogs, the anger in my heart is finally appeased."
"Haha, this is all thanks to this young man. If he didn't make a move, how would I be able to vent my anger?"
The Wen Clan all chimed in. Their voices were full of excitement and joy. Then, they shifted their gaze towards Ling Xian with respect and appreciation.
The Wang Clan took advantage of the situation. Not only did they want to force Wen Ru Yu into marriage, they also wanted the Tree of the Warming Soul. To them, this was a form of humiliation. Then, the Wang Clan Leader laughed out loud and refused to send out any powerhouses. This was another form of humiliation.
This caused the Wen Clan to be filled with anger but they couldn't let it out. But now, Ling Xian made a move and taught the Wang Clan a lesson. Naturally, he helped them vent.
Therefore, why wouldn't they be grateful to Ling Xian?
"Dare I ask your name? I am the head of the Wen family, and I thank you on behalf of the entire Wen family. "
The Wen Clan Leader quickly arrived beside Ling Xian and bowed down. His face was full of gratitude.
"No need to thank me."
Ling Xian brandished his hand, "I am doing this because of Ru Yu."
Hearing this, the Wen Clan Leader glanced at Ru Yu with an apologetic look. He had guessed that Ling Xian's actions had something to do with his daughter. But now was not the time to ask for details.
"No matter what, you have helped the Wen Clan to avenge us. I have to thank you." The Wen Clan Leader looked at Ling Xian and stopped.
Sensing this person's strangeness, Ling Xian smiled, "Wen Clan Leader, please speak your mind."
"Sigh, even though I've vented my anger, if you leave, the Wang Clan will definitely make a comeback." The Wen Clan Leader sighed, his face was filled with worry.
After hearing his words, the smiles on the faces of the Wen family members slowly disappeared and turned into worry.
This was obvious. If Ling Xian stays at the Wen Clan, then the Wang Clan won't dare to attack. But if he leaves, then the Wang Clan will for sure come back and avenge today's humiliation.
If this was before, of course they wouldn't be afraid of the Wang Clan. But now, the Clan was facing another powerful opponent. Whether or not they can get through this was another matter entirely.
Therefore, they were naturally extremely worried.
Ling Xian had thought of this as well. The reason why he didn't kill the Wang Clan Leader right away was because for one, he only agreed to disrupt the marriage. For two, he had his own selfish motives.
Just now, he heard the conversation between the Wang Clan Leader and the Wen Clan Leader. In other words, he heard about the Tree of the Warming Soul.
What was the Tree of the Warming Soul?
To put it bluntly, it was one of the five soul-calming treasures in the world – the Wood of the Warming Soul. It was one of the treasures Ling Xian had to find in this lifetime.
He didn't forget that if he wanted the immortals' souls inside the Painting of the Nine Immortals to be immortal, then he had to collect all five treasures. That was the only way the immortals could live forever, or even be reborn.
Therefore, when Ling Xian heard the words "Tree of the Warming Soul", his heart wavered.
It was a Tree of the Warming Soul!
Its entire body had the ability to warm the soul. If he took a small piece of it, it would be the Wood of the Warming Soul. In other words, if he could get his hands on this Tree of the Warming Soul, then he wouldn't need to worry about the Wood of the Warming Soul anymore. He only needed to find the other three treasures.
Therefore, why wouldn't his heart waver?
"Wen Clan Leader, there is no need to worry. I will stay here for a while. As long as you don't find me annoying." Ling Xian brandished his hand.
Hearing this, everyone from the Wen Clan was ecstatic. Everyone's eyes flickered with happiness.
With a powerhouse like Ling Xian here, even if he didn't help, it would still be a huge threat. Why wouldn't they be happy?
The Wen Clan Leader, in particular, was over the moon. He smiled, "You must be joking. The fact that you are here is the Wen Clan's fortune. Why would I be annoyed?"
"That's good."
Ling Xian softly grinned and casually asked, "Oh right, I heard from outside the door that the Wen Clan has the Tree of the Warming Soul."
At this, the Wen Clan Leader was a little startled. Then, he smiled, "That's right. The Wen Clan does have a Tree of the Warming Soul. It is a treasure left behind by our ancestors."
"The Wen Clan sure is lucky to have such a treasure."
After getting the Wen Clan Leader's confirmation, Ling Xian revealed a smile and silently rejoiced that he made a promise to Wen Ru Yu. Or else he wouldn't have found out about the Tree of the Warming Soul.
"Lucky?"
The Wen Clan Leader bitterly chuckled and sighed, "No, no. This isn't a lucky thing, it's a disaster."
"What do you mean?" Ling Xian frowned.
"First of all, the Tree of the Warming Soul has been dead for a hundred years. No matter how the Wen Clan tries to heal it, there is no improvement." The Wen Clan Leader's brows were tightly locked together and his worried expression returned.
"It's dead?"
Ling Xian frowned as well. Even though dying doesn't mean it's definitely dead, to revive the Tree of the Warming Soul was not an easy task.
"Yes, it's been dead for hundreds of years."
The Wen Clan Leader sighed, "Second of all, since you have heard about the Tree of the Warming Soul, then you must have heard about the trouble the Wen Clan is in."
"That's right."
Ling Xian nodded softly. His heart spun like lightning and he suddenly remembered something. He frowned, "Could it be … it has something to do with the Tree of the Warming Soul?"
"Yes, there is a saying that a man's wealth is his own ruin."
The Wen Clan Leader sighed, "That force is called the Court of Thunder. It is a very famous force in the Northern Desert. Their target is the Tree of the Warming Soul. Of course, other than the Tree, the Court of Thunder also wants another treasure from the Wen Clan. That is something I cannot reveal. "
Hearing this, Ling Xian frowned. He didn't think this would be so troublesome.
Originally, when he first arrived in Tianzhou, he didn't want to make enemies with the local bullies. Yet he had to make a move.
The Tree of the Warming Soul is a true treasure. In the entire world, there aren't many of them. Even if it's dead, he cannot give it up.
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