Chapter 2160 - 2157: Settling the Bet (Part 2)

Chapter 2160: Chapter 2157: Settling the Bet (Part 2)

Ordinary independent Ancient Martial Practitioners dare not provoke the Ancient Martial families, so when Situ Yufeng spoke up, the crowd that was creating a commotion quieted down. They were just looking for entertainment, not trouble.

They dare not provoke the Situ family, but that doesn’t mean everyone is afraid. Ling Shuiyao stepped forward from the crowd and mocked Situ Yufeng, "Your name is Situ Yufeng, not Situ Weifeng. Who are you flaunting your prowess to?"

"Ling Shuiyao, you’d better not meddle in today’s matter," Situ Yufeng frowned, lowering his voice. He didn’t dare act arrogantly towards Ling Shuiyao like he did with other independent practitioners.

Who was Ling Shuiyao? Even Lin Tian dared to tease her, the Little La Jiao, so how would she listen to Situ Yufeng’s words? She said with slight disdain, "Situ Ruoling lost; does your Situ family plan not to honor its debt? Today, in front of so many people, don’t shame the reputation of a family. You may not care about reputation, but I care."

"If my sister were to kneel, how could she face others afterward?" Situ Yufeng suppressed his inner anger and said with hatred.

Ling Shuiyao’s face showed contempt, and she sneered coldly, "Face others? Haha, if your Situ family had won, you would have taken the Ice Soul Necklace without hesitation, even though this necklace is Xuanxuan’s life-saving charm. Would you dare to deny it?"

Situ Yufeng wanted to deny it, but even he knew that saying such words would be unbelievable. In the eyes of the Situ family, taking the Ice Soul to recast the Qixue Sword, what do a few lives matter?

Ling Shuiyao laughed, a cold laugh. Even her usually unruly self could be so righteously indignant, "You can ignore Xuanxuan’s life, but why should we care how she faces others?"

Unable to argue with Ling Shuiyao, Situ Yufeng turned to Lin Tian and said solemnly, "Lin Tian, as long as you..."

"Shut up!" Lin Tian interrupted him, not even wanting to listen. "I don’t want to be friends with the Situ family, nor do I want any favors from them. I only want her... Situ Ruoling to honor her wager."

Having said that, Lin Tian stepped forward, looking down at Situ Ruoling with a cold expression. "I told you before, anyone who dares to covet the Ice Soul will be given an unforgettable memory."

Situ Ruoling looked up at Lin Tian, seeing the cold light in his eyes, and immediately felt as if her heart was grabbed by something.

Her expression kept changing, and finally, she gritted her teeth, kneeling before Lin Tian, whispering, "Master, tonight I am willing to serve you."

"I can’t hear you, say it louder." Lin Tian said coldly, without a trace of compassion.

The moment one takes the first step, the sense of shame gradually disappears. Situ Ruoling spoke again, more naturally this time, "Master, tonight I am willing to serve you."

The expressions of the people below were wonderfully diverse, but they didn’t dare to discuss for fear of offending the Situ family. It’s necessary to be cautious around a powder keg like Situ Yufeng.

After saying this, Situ Ruoling stood up, looked straight at Lin Tian, "Lin Tian, you’ve succeeded, today’s humiliation I will never forget. In this life, I will not rest until you are dead."

"That’s your business, I don’t have time to play with you." Lin Tian said indifferently.

Situ Ruoling took a deep look at Lin Tian and turned to leave, with Situ Yufeng following her. The whole farce was completely over. Today’s events were destined to become talk at the dinner tables, and what people wanted to know even more was whether Situ Ruoling would really serve tonight.

Of course, such things could only be imagined; no one dared to ask.

"Langya Pavilion has showcased something..." Someone shouted, and the crowd dispersed again, leaving only Lin Tian and a few others.

Lin Tian jumped off the stage, coming to the front of a few women, and Miss said with amusement, "You were quite ruthless; after all, she’s a girl."

Although she said this, she didn’t mean to blame, merely making a playful remark.

"She should be glad she’s a girl; otherwise, it’s not just a simple matter of kneeling. To covet the Ice Soul is to want Xuanxuan’s life; want Xuanxuan’s life, and I want his life." Lin Tian said coldly.

"Well said, Lin Tian, this time I’m on your side." Ling Shuiyao said heartily, patting Lin Tian on the shoulder.

"Lin Tian, you’ve completely offended the Situ family now." Xiao Manxuan said, very moved, and worried for Lin Tian.

"I’ve offended quite a few people anyway, not just them alone." Lin Tian said, unconcerned, smiling calmly, "Let’s not talk about them, it affects the mood. Let’s go see what Langya Pavilion has showcased."

Just as they were about to move to a different place, a middle-aged man came rushing over. Lin Tian glanced at him, looking somewhat familiar.

Ling Shuiyao spoke first: "Uncle Taoran, why are you here? Are you looking for me?"

Lin Tian’s heart stirred, he remembered. This middle-aged man was Ling Taoran, the person in charge of Langya Pavilion’s auction house, and the one who received him last time at Qingshuang Pavilion.

Ling Taoran waved his hand to her and said directly, "Not looking for you, I’m looking for Mr. Lin."

Mr. Lin? The women were stunned, not accustomed to this title, but quickly understood that Ling Taoran was looking for Lin Tian.

"Looking for me?" Lin Tian was a bit curious, thinking this guy wouldn’t come to buy elixirs.

Soon, Lin Tian noticed his gaze was strange; the person in charge kept glancing at the Heart Protecting Mirror in his hand.

"Mr. Lin, could I trouble you to meet at the pavilion over there? Our Pavilion Master requests your presence." Ling Taoran said respectfully, pointing to the pavilion outside the courtyard.

"Aunt invited Lin Tian? It must be to discuss something secret, let’s go, I want to go too." Before Lin Tian could speak, Ling Shuiyao had already agreed.

Ling Taoran looked at her with a blank expression, softly saying, "Shuiyao, remember the Pavilion Master’s words: be polite and respectful to Mr. Lin."

Lin Tian imitated her, patting her on the shoulder and educating her, "Remember to be respectful, don’t be presumptuous, and you can’t follow."

"Why not, is she your aunt or my aunt, my family, and I can’t go?" Ling Shuiyao was very discontent.

Ling Taoran saw she was about to throw a fit, quickly explained: "The Pavilion Master said only Mr. Lin is invited."

"Ladies, please feel free to browse around. I’ll be back shortly." Lin Tian smiled slightly, and left with Ling Taoran.

Ling Shuiyao stomped her feet angrily, "This is infuriating, always keeping secrets from me. That jerk Lin Tian didn’t even pull me along."

Miss shook her head, amused: "Shuiyao, Ling Taoran kept glancing at the leather armor Lin Tian was holding. Surely the Pavilion Master is interested in it. The leather armor can withstand attacks from treasure-level daggers, such mystical material; being the Pavilion Master, she is naturally intrigued."

"Ling Pavilion Master and Lin Tian might discuss the source of the armor; some matters, not knowing is good too, don’t mind." Miss comforted her.

"Lin Tian is of similar age to me; why can he know, and I can’t?" Ling Shuiyao was still not very content but wouldn’t make a fuss about following them. Though she was willful, she knew her limits.