Zhang Yun had been watching the unfolding events closely. While admiring Yuan Lingshu's genuine nature, strong character, and assertiveness, he also felt a pang of regret.
He could certainly see that Yuan Xiu, as the head of the family, severed ties with Yuan Lingshu for the sake of the family, but Zhang Yun still believed that Yuan Xiu was unfit to be a father.
"Yuan Lingshu, you can leave, but first accept my challenge. This battle is a matter of life and death. If you survive, I will let you go; otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Yuan Lingshu's unwavering attitude ruthlessly shattered Zhang Lun's last remaining dignity.
He wanted to roar to the sky, his eyes turning bloodshot and filled with murderous intent as he stared intently at Yuan Lingshu.
Now, the only way to salvage his dignity and restore face for the Zhang family is to kill Yuan Lingshu.
He was really angry!
At this moment, several elders of the Yuan family were terrified.
No matter what, Yuan Lingshu was someone these old guys had watched grow up. Zhang Lun's cultivation was a whole realm higher than Yuan Lingshu's. If he really accepted this battle, Yuan Lingshu would surely die.
The murderous intent in Zhang Lun's eyes was all too obvious!
"Shu'er, you are no match for Young Master Zhang. If you agree to his request, you can save your life."
Yuan Xiu sighed and said that no matter what, Yuan Lingshu was his daughter, how could he just watch her die in front of him?
"Alright, I agree to fight you to the death."
Even before announcing the annulment of the engagement, Yuan Lingshu had a vague feeling that the matter was unlikely to end well.
What joy is there in living, and what fear is there in dying?
Yuan Lingshu's personality already destined her to never live against her will. To her, that would be called prolonging her life, and she would rather die a quick death.
"Shu'er, it's my fault for not raising you well." Yuan Xiu sighed deeply, his eyes filled with sorrow and reluctance. It was clear that he was in great pain and conflict, and did not want to lose his daughter, Yuan Lingshu.
But he was helpless; the Zhang family's power was too great. "My body contains countless worlds."
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Chapter 307 I am who I am
Compared to the Zhang family, the Yuan family is as weak as an ant. If Zhang Lun and the Zhang family are not given a satisfactory explanation today, wiping out the entire Yuan family will be a piece of cake.
For the sake of the Yuan family, Yuan Xiu really didn't dare to provoke the Zhang family, let alone anger them at this time.
"Clan Chief Zhang, please try to persuade these two children."
Yuan Xiu's expression was not good. If Zhang Lun was determined to kill him, his daughter's life would be in danger.
The only one who can stop this battle now is Zhang Xiaotian, the patriarch of the Zhang family.
"Young people should handle their own affairs. As the head of the Zhang family, it is not appropriate for me to interfere."
Zhang Xiaotian said indifferently.
He knew Zhang Lun, his adopted son, very well. To stop this battle would be worse than killing him.
Moreover, Yuan Lingshu's public annulment of the engagement was actually a slap in the face to the Zhang family. From any perspective, he had no reason to prevent this battle from happening.
"This..." Yuan Xiu's expression was extremely ugly, and he could only advise Yuan Lingshu again: "Shu'er, you must not do anything foolish. If you die, wouldn't your father have raised you for nothing? This is unfilial!"
Zhang Yun found Yuan Xiu's words somewhat amusing.
The Zhang family now wants to find an excuse to kill Yuan Lingshu, but Yuan Xiu, her biological father, doesn't even dare to have a thought of resistance. Instead, he stands on the Zhang family's side and tries to persuade her to compromise.
Even Zhang Yun felt disheartened after hearing those words, let alone Yuan Lingshu, the person involved.
Zhang Yun is a modern human being from Earth, so of course he can understand Yuan Lingshu's feelings.
Marrying someone you don't love is a lifelong tragedy.
"Yuan Xiu, stop talking nonsense."
Just then, Zhang Yun slowly walked out from the relatively quiet banquet, glanced at the Yuan family, and said indifferently, "Now, your family members are in a life-or-death situation, and instead of standing up for her, you are blaming her, as if all the blame is on her, a little girl."
"Have you no shame at all?"
"Where did this wild brat come from? What business is it of yours what the affairs of the Yuan family are?"
All sorts of nosy people jumped out to meddle, making Yuan Xiu's expression even uglier: "Yuan Lingshu is, after all, my own daughter. Am I, as her father, supposed to just stand by and watch her die here?"
"Exactly, some people just talk without understanding the situation."
Zhang Hao, standing to the side, also laughed disdainfully. From the Zhang family's perspective, if Yuan Lingshu did not repent, her fate was inevitable.
"Father, you don't need to say anymore."
Yuan Lingshu didn't even glance at her father before resolutely walking back onto the platform. Her eyes were already misty, and tears silently streamed down her face. It was unclear whether she was grieving for herself or for the Yuan family.
"From this day forward, I, Yuan Lingshu, am no longer a member of the Yuan family. My grudge with Zhang Lun is just a personal matter and has nothing to do with anyone else. I am who I am, I am Yuan Lingshu!"
"Let's fight."
When Yuan Lingshu uttered those two words, there were no tears in her eyes, and she appeared very calm.
Zhang Yun naturally saw all of this and couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.
Despite the Yuan family's inaction and exploitation, Yuan Lingshu not only did not hold a grudge, but even considered the Yuan family's interests at this time.
What a kind girl.