Chapter 2146 - 2135: Dongfang Ziyue Silences Witnesses

"Father, who is he?" Dongfang Ziyue suddenly turned her head and glanced at her father.

"Uh... a person Xiao Huang saved. Actually... I don’t know his origins either." Dongfang Haoxuan was stunned for a moment, his heart skipped a beat. His precious daughter wouldn’t do something rash and kill Lin Zifeng in a fit of rage due to his nonsense, would she?

That would be a huge problem.

"Hmph, a person with unknown origins daring to spout nonsense in the Marquis Mansion, aren’t you afraid of death?" Dongfang Ziyue glared at him angrily.

Her heart was uneasy, secretly pondering: How does he know about my matters? How does he know about the Beiyao Ancient Clan’s secret? Could it be that he comes from another millennia-old Ancient Clan? No, that’s impossible, even if he truly is from another Ancient Clan, what does the secret of the clan’s women have to do with him? In the Ancient Clans, without reaching the Saint Realm, one holds no status. Could it be that he’s here to help me?

Impossible, I have nothing to do with him, let alone any connection. How could he help me?

All these doubts made Dongfang Ziyue very curious and shocked that Lin Zifeng knew so much. She wanted to know what he truly intends to gain from speaking of these matters.

"Heh heh. Of course, I’m afraid of death, but there are many forms of death. Some are as heavy as Tai Mountain, others as light as a feather. Although my death wouldn’t be as heavy as Tai Mountain, it shouldn’t be as light as a feather either." Lin Zifeng chuckled, turned with a swagger, picked up the teacup from the table, took a big sip, then put it down and smiled, "I understand the lady and the Marquis may have doubts, but I can assure you,

the reason I talk about matters that don’t benefit me in the slightest: first, I owe a life debt to the Marquis Mansion’s young lady, Xiao Huang. She saved me; without her, I might have died in the Demon Beast Forest. Second, the Marquis sheltered me without questioning my origins. Though it’s not quite a life-saving grace, it at least provided a meal for someone insignificant like me, so it’s as if he’s half a life-saving benefactor.

In summary, since the Marquis Mansion saved my life and gave me food to eat, if I must say, I think I should repay you now. My way of repaying may be unusual, which surprises and shocks the lady.

But what I speak is the truth. If the lady believes otherwise, maybe your information is incorrect. Don’t ask me how I know, I have a well-rounded source of information."

"..."

"..."

Dongfang Haoxuan and Dongfang Ziyue were dumbfounded. Was this freak extraterrestrial?

"Uh, well, Brother Lin, if there’s nothing else, why don’t you go rest first?" Dongfang Haoxuan stood up, arms crossed. His face darkened, eyebrows furrowed with uncertainty. While he trusted his daughter, he was also somewhat skeptical of Lin Zifeng’s words. Who knows if he was telling the truth or not.

"Alright." Lin Zifeng nodded with a smile. He had said what needed to be said. He believed Dongfang Ziyue would definitely come to him.

After Lin Zifeng left the Tea Hall, Dongfang Ziyue’s earlier tension subsided. She sat down, expressionless, yet her delicate face carried a hint of worry that couldn’t be hidden.

The expression and color on her face didn’t escape Dongfang Haoxuan’s keen eyes. He immediately grew a bit concerned and tentatively asked, "Ziyue, what exactly happened? Can you talk to your father about it?"

"Father, everything he said was baseless. Rest assured, the truth isn’t what you imagine. I know ever since I joined the Beiyao Ancient Clan, rumors have been rampant. But father, don’t worry, those rumors will crumble one day."

Though she said this, Dongfang Ziyue knew clearly in her heart what was true and what wasn’t. What Lin Zifeng said was indeed true.

"Alright, I’ve always been confident in your matters. I know you work hard and your nature is proud. However, no matter what, your father is your strongest backing." Dongfang Haoxuan’s eyes reddened slightly at these words. Dongfang Ziyue and Dongfang Xiaohuang lost their mother’s love at a young age. If he had considered his family more back then, their family wouldn’t be like this today.

He felt he owed them both, and as a father, he would protect his two daughters from any harm to the best of his abilities.

Dongfang Ziyue nodded slightly before turning away coldly. All the way, her thoughts remained on Lin Zifeng’s earlier discussions.

Meanwhile, after Lin Zifeng returned to his room, he awaited Dongfang Ziyue’s arrival. Sure enough, less than half an hour after Lin Zifeng returned to his room, someone knocked at the door.

"Tok, tok, tok ~"

The door was gently knocked. Lin Zifeng’s eyes flew open with excitement as he jumped off the bed and went straight to the door.

And then... just as he went to open the door, a strong killing aura surged in like a tide. Lin Zifeng’s brows furrowed instinctively. At the same time, a cold sword edge pierced through the door, stabbing viciously towards Lin Zifeng’s abdomen. If not for his body bending backward, mimicking a shrimp pose, this sword might have torn his abdomen open, possibly even laying his intestines bare!

"Bang!" The door was violently kicked open. A dark figure swiftly entered the room. A cold longsword struck towards Lin Zifeng’s face. If it landed, even if he survived, he’d be severely injured, such was the killing intent contained in the sword light.

The substantial sword light came closer. Terrified, Lin Zifeng shrank his neck and quickly moved back, fearing he would be injured by the sharp sword light.

Step, step, step... Lin Zifeng retreated several steps and finally saw clearly that the attacker was Dongfang Ziyue!

Through his x-ray vision, although Dongfang Ziyue was wrapped tightly in black clothes, nothing could escape his sight.

"Damn it, trying to kill me to silence me, huh?" Lin Zifeng cursed inwardly, astounded that this breathtakingly beautiful woman could be so vicious. All he did was expose her secret, but she didn’t have to resort to murder. Besides, he hadn’t even done anything to her. If she wanted to kill him, there’s no need to disguise herself in black at night to do it. This was utterly absurd!

"Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh ~"

The sword light danced. Dozens of white sword lights formed a Sword Net and Sword Shield, all of which seemed like illusions in Lin Zifeng’s eyes. For someone of Dongfang Ziyue’s age to wield such swordsmanship, coupled with her cultivation level, was enough to stand proudly among her peers.