What Ling Dong didn't expect was that the small injuries that he thought could be healed in one or two days actually tortured him for five days.
Because he had used the heavy sword to slash at the Xiantian Five Elements Thick Earth for nearly eighty times, Ling Dong's arms had suffered a violent backlash. At first, it wasn't much. Ling Dong had wanted to rest for a day before rushing back to Brilliance City. There was still a big matter waiting for him there.
But after resting for a day, his arms and shoulders had grown twice as thick. Even his lungs were starting to hurt!
Luckily, Ling Dong was a doctor in his previous life and knew how to control himself. He applied medicine, circulated his qi, and took a medicinal bath for five days before he finally got better! It wasn't like a few days ago when his arms seemed to be crippled.
Now, although Ling Dong's arms were still swollen, the injuries to his bones and meridians had been mostly healed by Ling Dong. The Clear Sword Sect's celebratory banquet, or rather, the banquet to thank Ling Dong, was also held today.
The Clear Sword Sect's celebratory banquet was held in a large hall. There weren't many participants, but there weren't many either! However, almost all the important figures of the Clear Sword Sect were present!
For example, the Heaven Dipper Realm fourth level Martial Granduncle, Mu Baichen, had also attended. Of course, he wasn't giving face to Ling Dong, but to Feng Xuelei.
After all, Feng Xuelei was a Heaven Dipper Realm expert. It wasn't right to send a junior to accompany him!
As for the rest, under Sect Leader Qiao, more than ten Earth Realm experts from the Clear Sword Sect, including Mister Qiao, were all present. Of course, there were also a few juniors, such as Bi Pengcheng, Qiao Ruyan, and Qiao Ruyan's brother, Qiao Chenglin. These people were here to accompany Ling Dong!
The seating arrangements were very simple. Two Heaven Dipper Realm experts and Sect Leader Qiao sat in the middle. Ling Dong and a few juniors who were here to accompany Ling Dong sat on the right. The Earth Realm experts of the Clear Sword Sect sat on the left!
Ling Dong was very satisfied with this arrangement. It was obvious that Sect Master Qiao had put in a lot of thought into this arrangement. This meant that Ling Dong still held some weight in Sect Master Qiao's heart. If that was the case, it would be even easier for Ling Dong to carry out his next plan!
After the banquet began, it was naturally a very conventional affair. Wine and meat were served. The dishes were not exquisite, but they were all very unique. They were all rare delicacies from the mountains. The wine was also very unique. It was a fruit wine brewed from wild fruits in the mountains. According to Sect Leader Qiao, it had a very strong effect of replenishing vitality!
Of course, as Ling Dong was still injured, things like making friends through martial arts wouldn't happen. Many of the Earth Realm cultivators from the Clear Sword Sect took turns to toast Ling Dong and Feng Xuelei. Ling Dong didn't reject any of them, and the banquet continued very harmoniously. It was only when Sect Master Qiao mentioned something that the atmosphere froze!
"Nephew Ling, if it wasn't for your help in the pugilistic world and finding a peerless expert like Brother Feng to help us, my Clear Sword Sect would have been destroyed! But now, with the help of Brother Feng and Nephew Ling, my Clear Sword Sect has turned from danger to safety. It can even be said to be a joyous occasion! However, I have something even more delightful to announce today! "At this point, Qiao Yundong's voice paused!
"More joyous occasion?" This sentence was very tantalizing, causing the banquet hall to fall silent. Everyone looked at Sect Master Qiao quietly, waiting for him to continue! Only Qiao Ruyan, who was sitting below Ling Dong, had an intoxicating blush on her fair face when she heard her grandfather's words.
"That's right, more joyous occasion! More than ten years ago, my son met a good friend with the surname Ling outside. Under the influence of fate, he was betrothed to that good friend. Now, his descendant is already seated here, and it is this little brother Ling Dong. And now, my Clear Sword Sect has been greatly indebted to this little brother Ling. Taking this opportunity, this old man wants to settle the marriage between my granddaughter, Qiao Ruyan, and little brother Ling, and let everyone here be witnesses! "
Sect Leader Qiao's words caused Qiao Ruyan to quickly lower her head. A blush quickly crept up her ears, spreading from her sparkling earlobes to her fair neck. Under the sunlight shining through the windows of the main hall, she looked like a beautiful jade person reflecting her beauty!
The expressions of the others were different. Mister Qiao was gratified, and it was clear that he was very satisfied with this son-in-law of his. Feng Xuelei was slightly stunned. After cursing inwardly that this brat was loved everywhere, he did not care anymore. In this world, it was normal for men to marry more. For example, his brother, Feng Xuejiang, had more than ten wives and concubines!
Most people's eyes were filled with joy. Everyone understood the meaning behind this.
Marrying Qiao Ruyan to Ling Dong, this mysterious young master, was equivalent to bringing a Heavenly Dipper Realm expert to the Clear Sword Sect. In addition, after the Human-Faced Golden Spider's Demonic Core was refined into a pill, there was an 80% chance that a Heavenly Dipper Realm expert would appear in the Clear Sword Sect!
At that time, four Heavenly Dipper Realm experts would be enough to laugh proudly in the world! The stronger the sect was, the greater the benefits they could reap. Many of the people present were thinking the same thing! But among the people present, there were two people who did not know what was good for them.
"Little brother Ling ah, when do you want to invite your father over? We'll be fine …"
"Sect Master Qiao, this matter is not appropriate!" Just as Qiao Yundong was about to continue, a middle-aged man sitting at the head of the table on the left suddenly stood up and said in a very resolute tone!
Ling Dong was depressed. Actually, Ling Dong wanted to stand up and tactfully reject this marriage. In his previous life, the Clear Sword Sect had broken off the engagement. Although the main reason was that Ling Dong had failed to live up to expectations and was framed by others, that matter had always been a knot in Ling Dong's heart.
It was fine to get along peacefully, but to let Ling Dong marry someone who had kicked him away in his previous life, Ling Dong's heart was not open to that extent.
What made Ling Dong depressed was that he had the right to reject this matter. But suddenly, there was an outsider who said that this marriage was not possible. Ling Dong felt like he had been slapped in the face!
His eyes slightly narrowed, and Bi Pengcheng, who was sitting beside Ling Dong, whispered in his ear, "Brother Ling, this person is my uncle. He is the manager of the Clear Sword Sect's imperial disciples. His surname is Bi and his name is Ze Ling. In the imperial family, he also has the title of County King. Oh, that's right, there was a son named Bi Pengzhuo. He was killed by your South Mountain County's Zuo Family! "
Hearing the name Bi Pengzhuo, Ling Dong could not help but shudder. It was not that he was afraid, but Ling Dong suddenly felt a sense of crisis. It seemed that in this period of time, he had been dealing with the imperial family's Bi family!
Including the things that were going according to plan in the imperial capital, Brilliance City, were all things to deal with the imperial family's Bi family. If it was discovered, it would be a monstrous disaster!
"I wonder if Feng Xuejiang acted according to the plan? Counting the days, today should be the ninth day? I wonder if the plan succeeded? "Thinking of the secret plan he had arranged before leaving, Ling Dong suddenly felt a little apprehensive!
With the relationship between Feng, Xue, and Lei, Feng Xuejiang should be able to completely trust him, right?
Sect Leader Qiao was very displeased that his words had been interrupted. His face darkened and he said in a low voice, "Brother Ze Ling, when did this Qiao's family matters need to be managed by you all? Does marrying this old man's granddaughter also have to obstruct the current emperor? "
A tit-for-tat atmosphere arose spontaneously in the main hall. Everyone in the Clear Sword Sect very knowingly stopped their soft discussions, including the sound of drinking wine.
Ling Dong actually knew about this situation! During the four to five days in the Clear Sword Sect, apart from treating his injuries, Ling Dong had also chatted with Sect Leader Qiao, Bi Pengcheng, and the others!
The current Clear Sword Sect was not a monolithic entity. The Clear Sword Sect was divided into two factions. The Clear Sword Sect was led by Sect Leader Qiao! The other faction was led by the imperial family's Bi family, who had placed the Clear Sword Sect's disciples here. This included some of the Clear Sword Sect's disciples that the imperial family's disciples had secretly roped in!
For the past two hundred years, the Bi family had always wanted to use gentle methods to control the Clear Sword Sect, the number one sect in the Yaoguang Empire. However, due to various reasons, or perhaps because the Clear Sword Sect itself had been alerted, they had not succeeded! Now, the conflict between the two factions was getting more and more intense!
Hearing Sect Leader Qiao's question, Bi Ze Ling's gaze did not shrink back. He straightened his neck and said unyieldingly, "If Sect Leader Qiao wants to marry his granddaughter, the imperial family naturally cannot interfere! However, the Bi family definitely has enough reason to interfere with Sect Leader Qiao's granddaughter! "
This time, it was everyone's turn to be shocked. The Yaoguang Empire did not forbid marriage. When had the imperial family been able to control other people's marriages? Even Ling Dong stared at Bi Ze Ling curiously!
"What reason? Hmph, Bi Zeling, if you can't say anything today, this old man will throw away his old face and go to the Imperial Golden Palace to discuss it with you! "Qiao Yundong, Sect Leader Qiao shouted!
However, Bi Zeling smiled confidently. "There are two reasons for this! Firstly, this Little Bro Ling is indeed indebted to the Clear Sword Sect. However, apart from brute force, what else does he have? He's not even at Xiantian Realm Level Four or Five. How can he support the future Sect Leader? In this regard, he's not worthy of Miss Ruyan! "
"Hehehehe …" At this time, Mu Baichen, who was chatting with Feng Xuefei, laughed strangely, causing Bi Ze Ling to be baffled. "I say, Little Bi, your eyesight is getting worse and worse! This Little Bro Ling is clearly at Xiantian Realm Level Nine, only a step away from the Earth Realm. How many of your imperial family's disciples have such a cultivation at this age? "
"What? Xiantian Realm Level Nine? " Bi Ze Ling's expression changed as he looked at Ling Dong in disbelief. He wanted to question it, but he didn't dare. This was the judgment of a Heaven Realm expert, and it was not up to him to question it!
"Xiantian Realm Level Nine?" Everyone, including Mister Qiao, Qiao Ruyan, and Bi Pengcheng, stared at Ling Dong in shock. This was impossible, right?
"Big Bro Ling, put away that technique of yours and let everyone see it, lest they say that this old fellow is lying!" Mu Baichen's words made Ling Dong smile bitterly. Wasn't this old fellow's mouth a little too big?
However, Ling Dong was very willing to step on people, especially this kind of person who looked down on him. Ling Dong was even more willing to step on him!
The green aura in his body spun rapidly, and a strong aura rose from Ling Dong's body.
"Mister Bi, is it? How's this kid's talent? Open your eyes and take a look! "Ling Dong, who had activated his aura, stood up and cupped his hands with a smile!
Bi Ze Ling's face instantly turned the color of pig liver. Wasn't this scolding him for being blind?
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