Originally, Li Ling didn't want to get involved in so much trouble, but now he realized that given the current situation of Mingjian Villa, once Xiaoyao Wang returned to the martial world, the first place he would naturally target would be Mingjian Villa, which was currently enjoying great prestige.
According to Yi Yun, if his prediction is correct, the Carefree King is probably already a master at the Innate Grandmaster level.
Moreover, he has three disciples at the Innate Realm by his side. Currently, the only experts in the Famous Sword Manor are Li Ling and Yi Yun. If they are surrounded and attacked, their chances of survival are slim.
In Li Ling's mind, it would be better to take advantage of this moment and kill Zhang Qiqiao on the spot, which would also reduce one of his opponents.
Just now, Li Ling's sword energy was aimed at Zhang Qiqiao's heart. However, the innate master's instinctive perception is amazing. Even though Li Ling had accumulated his strength and suddenly attacked, he still managed to avoid the vital point, only losing his arm.
In that short time, Zhang Junbao had already arrived at the side, and Li Ling could only sigh in regret.
"Wait a minute, Young Master Yi, please explain what exactly happened!" Just then, Zhang Junbao asked loudly from behind Li Ling.
Li Ling turned to look at Zhang Junbao: "What, didn't you check the tree trunk? You should be able to tell the difference."
The sword energy from our Famous Sword Manor produces a smooth, mirror-like surface, unlike the previous, awkwardly flawed attack—it was simply the worst possible frame-up!
At this point, Li Ling asked, "Do you still believe that Zhang Tao was killed by our Famous Sword Manor?"
“I have seen the incision. The sword energy of Mingjian Manor is indeed as good as its reputation. My father’s death really had nothing to do with Mingjian Manor.”
However, you just suddenly said that my father's death was related to Miss Qin, and that my third uncle was Qin Hui's spy. This matter needs to be clarified!
Zhang Junbao, however, could not believe that Qin Sirong and his second uncle were the murderers who killed his father.
"Don't you already have the answer in your heart?" Li Ling said, looking at Zhang Junbao.
“Young Master Yi, you have to take responsibility for your words. If you don’t provide evidence, I’ll accuse you of slander!” Zhang Junbao’s heart skipped a beat upon hearing Li Ling’s words, but he still stubbornly retorted.
"Hehe!" Li Ling chuckled.
In fact, when Zhang Junbao met Qin Sirong's gaze just now, he had already noticed that her eyes were very guilty and evasive. Although Qin Sirong denied it in the end, with Zhang Junbao's intelligence, how could he not see that what Li Ling said just now was mostly true?
Zhang Junbao was unwilling to believe this fact, which is why he questioned Li Ling. At this moment, Zhang Junbao's mind was already in a state of turmoil.
Li Ling shrugged: "What evidence could there be for this kind of thing? But if you're interested, you can think back carefully and find many unusual things."
"So you're saying there's no evidence? No evidence is just lying. My father's martial arts skills are so much better than Miss Qin's, how could she possibly kill my father?"
"I've confirmed it. My father's death indeed has nothing to do with your Famous Sword Manor. However, you just injured my third uncle and slandered Miss Qin. I demand that you apologize to them!"
Li Ling shook his head. "As expected, you can never wake someone who is pretending to be asleep. I will not apologize because what I said is true."
Looking at Zhang Junbao, Li Ling could sense that Zhang Junbao's emotions were becoming chaotic and agitated. After all, although Zhang Junbao himself was unaware of it, he had actually fallen in love with Qin Sirong.
Moreover, Zhang Qiqiao was his third uncle, so he really couldn't believe that what Li Ling said was true.
At this point, Zhang Junbao looked at Li Ling solemnly: "Since that's the case, then I can only follow the rules of the martial world, the winner takes all. I challenge you. If I win, I will make you take back what you just said and apologize to them!"
As he spoke, Zhang Junbao had already assumed the stance of the Arhat Fist.
“Very well, last time we fought at Shaolin Temple, you hadn’t fully mastered Master Chengkong’s power. Now, several months have passed, and you should have integrated his power completely. It just so happens that I’ve also made some progress in my cultivation these past few months, so let’s have a match!”
As he spoke, Li Ling raised his hands to the sky, and the sword energy around him condensed, then slowly split into seven precious swords that circled around him, which were the seven sword intents of the Eight Famous Sword Styles.
At this moment, Li Ling had already comprehended the second level of the seven realms of Yin Yang and Five Elements. When he unleashed them now, compared to his impetuousness and forced movements before going to the desert, his sword intent was now more composed, skillful, and devoid of any trace of worldly fervor.
"laugh!"
As Li Ling pointed at Zhang Junbao, the seven swords formed from sword energy flew towards him. Zhang Junbao quickly activated the Yi Jin Jing mental technique, and his true energy surged out, colliding with Li Ling's attack.
"Bang!!"
With a loud bang, Li Ling didn't move, but Zhang Junbao was sent flying several feet away, crashing into a large tree behind him. He spat out a mouthful of blood before finally stopping.
"Junbao, Junbao, are you alright?!"
"Master, are you alright?"
Seeing that Zhang Junbao was injured, Ming Daohong and several of Song Yuanqiao's apprentices, who were originally in the crowd, rushed to his side to check on his injuries.
Standing still after finishing his practice, Li Ling looked at Zhang Junbao and said, "Brother Junbao, you are not in a good mood right now, yet you forced yourself to fight me. Your inner energy is not flowing smoothly, so your moves will naturally have flaws. You should go back and heal your injuries as soon as possible. As for you..."
Li Ling turned his gaze to the rabble who had come with Zhang Qiqiao to cause trouble, and found that Zhang Qiqiao and Qin Sirong had disappeared at some point, leaving only these people still gathered here foolishly.
Li Ling said coldly, "You are all leaders of sects with considerable status in the martial arts world, and powerful figures in your own right. Yet you have listened to rumors that have been circulating for who knows how long and come to cause trouble at my Famous Sword Manor. It seems you are very dissatisfied with my Famous Sword Manor. We are all people of the martial arts world. If you have any questions, feel free to come and ask for my advice!"
"this……"
Faced with Li Ling's sharp gaze, these people looked at each other, none of them daring to step forward and make a move. Their original plan was to take advantage of the chaos, but they dared not fight Li Ling.
They all bowed and said, "Young Master Yi, we were just deceived by that villain Zhang Qiqiao. Young Master Yi, you are a magnanimous man, please let us go this time."
"Yes, yes, it's all because Zhang Qiqiao is cunning and treacherous. We've all fallen for his tricks!"
"I never imagined Zhang Qiqiao was Qin Hui's lackey. If he hadn't escaped so quickly, we would have definitely captured him!"
Looking at their obsequious faces, Li Ling sneered, "Heh, I hope so! Famous Sword Manor is not receiving guests today, you may all go back!"
After saying that, Li Ling didn't bother to check whether any of them had been bribed by Zhang Qiqiao, and simply kicked them out.
Upon hearing Li Ling's words that he would not pursue the matter, the people hurriedly dispersed, not daring to linger there.
After they all left, Li Ling turned to Yi Yun and Xue Yan and said, "Grandpa, Xue Yan, now that the matter has been resolved, let's go into the manor first!"
Yi Yun nodded, looked at the group of people who had already walked away, and sighed, "In the end, the martial world is a place that values strength."
"Only when you have strength, and your fists are harder than others, will your words be taken as reason, and only then will others listen to you!" (Wish Star of All Heavens and Realms)