Before the engagement party had even officially started, the venue was already almost full and bustling with noise.
Just then, a tall figure strolled over.
This person was a young man, dressed simply and cleanly, appropriately and generously, with bright and piercing eyes. He looked radiant and extraordinary.
As the young man walked along, people stood up to nod to him or congratulate him with smiles, causing Zhang Yun to narrow his eyes slightly.
It's not hard to guess that this young man is Zhang Lun, the protagonist of this engagement party.
To his surprise, although the young man's aura was restrained, he was a genuine expert at the second level of the Heavenly Gang Realm.
To possess the cultivation of the second level of the Heavenly Gang Realm at such a young age is truly rare in a country like Qin. No wonder Zhang Xiaotian valued him and adopted him as his godson.
"Zhang Tian, you've arrived. Please take a seat." Zhang Lun smiled and guided Zhang Tian and the others to their seats.
Zhang Tian smiled and clasped his hands in response: "Brother, we are all on the same side, why be so polite? It is truly enviable that you were able to marry such a talented and beautiful woman as Miss Yuan. Congratulations!"
"You flatter me." Zhang Lun laughed heartily, his eyes sweeping over Zhang Yun and Lin Ruoxue, as if casually asking, "May I ask who these two are?"
The white-clad girl before him was beautiful and captivating, at most catching Zhang Lun's eye. The black-clad youth, on the other hand, seemed unremarkable at first glance, but Zhang Lun had a vague feeling that this person was not simple.
"It's my fault, it's my fault. I was so happy for my brother that I didn't have time to introduce him."
Zhang Tian smiled and said, "This is my brother Zhang Erjiao, and this beautiful young lady is Erjiao's sister, named Zhang Sanjiao."
"Your names are quite interesting. All guests are welcome, so please make yourselves at home and take your seats."
Zhang Lun showed no arrogance befitting a protagonist or a prodigy; instead, he appeared approachable and smiled faintly at Zhang Yun and the others.
"Big brother."
Just then, a shout came from afar, and several figures walked over quickly. The leader bowed to Zhang Lun and said, "I am late, please forgive me, elder brother."
"Third brother, you're not late, I'm just a little early. Come and take a seat."
Zhang Lun smiled and said that the person who called him "elder brother" was also one of his godfather Zhang Xiaotian's adopted sons, named Zhang Hao.
Zhang Xiaotian adopted three sons: Zhang Lun, Zhang Ke, and Zhang Hao. Although they were not biological brothers, the three got along well and had a good relationship.
“Our Zhang family has always produced many geniuses, and now one of them has emerged, enjoying great popularity. Among the younger generation of the Zhang family, almost no one can catch his eye.”
"I heard that just now, Zhang Ling had a verbal altercation with this prodigy, and he killed her. He is extremely arrogant."
Zhang Hao sneered, walked to Zhang Yun's side and stopped. His dark eyes flashed with killing intent, but he smiled as he looked at Zhang Yun and asked, "This great figure of the prodigy level, am I right?"
Zhang Hao's words made Zhang Lun frown slightly.
Although Zhang Hao didn't say it outright, even a fool could see that the prodigy he was referring to was the young man in black standing before him.
The smile on his face gradually disappeared.
If what Zhang Hao said is true, this person is far too arrogant.
"It seems that some people shouldn't be attending my elder brother's engagement banquet. Instead, they should first enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Zhang family's dungeon before awaiting their fate, right?" Zhang Hao stared at Zhang Yun and said with a sneer.
His affection for Zhang Ling is a fact known to the whole world.
Now that the culprit who killed his beloved is right in front of him, how could he possibly let him go?
"Zhang Hao, is this true?" Zhang Lun frowned slightly, his gaze towards Zhang Yun carrying a hint of hostility.
"Zhang Ling's body is barely cold, how could it be fake? Besides, many people saw it just now, but no one dared to say anything because of Zhang Tian."
Zhang Hao glanced coldly at Zhang Tian, his eyes also filled with hatred.
If a dog is not trained, it is the owner's fault.
If it weren't for Zhang Tian's indulgence, how could Zhang Erjiao have been so arrogant, and how could things have turned out this way?
"Who is the murderer?" Zhang Lun asked, feigning ignorance.
“Of course it’s this servant of Zhang Tian, who calls himself a prodigy.” Zhang Lun’s eyes were fixed on Zhang Yun. No matter what Zhang Tian’s identity was, no matter how high Zhang Erjiao’s martial arts talent and strength were, he had to make him pay the price he deserved.
"Is the murderer my third brother is talking about you?"
Zhang Lun slowly turned his gaze, having already made a decision in his mind.
“It’s me.” Zhang Yun met Zhang Lun’s gaze directly and replied calmly.
"Good, very good." Zhang Lun's tone had turned cold: "Zhang Tian, your servant actually killed my Zhang family's genius, and you're pretending nothing happened? Are you trying to protect him?"
Although Zhang Lun and Zhang Ling's relationship wasn't great, they were both members of the Zhang family, and besides, today was his engagement banquet.
The engagement was a joyous occasion, but it was stained with blood, which greatly displeased Zhang Lun.
"Brother, please don't be angry." Zhang Tian had already prepared his explanation: "The thing is, last night Zhang Erjiao and Zhang Ling's younger brother Zhang Mo had a conflict. Today, Zhang Ling, as the older sister, wanted to avenge her brother, so she challenged Zhang Erjiao to a life-or-death battle."
"Although the final result was heartbreaking and regrettable, in a battle of life and death, life and death are left to fate. Zhang Ling's death can only be blamed on her inferior skills."
"Zhang Tian, what nonsense are you spouting? Is Zhang Ling's life less valuable than the dog beside you?"
Zhang Tian's attempt to confuse the public and distort the facts caused a fire to burn fiercely in Zhang Hao's chest, and he cursed angrily in a deep voice.
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Chapter 303 Zhang Xiaotian!
"Zhang Ling asked for it herself, what does it have to do with me?" Zhang Tian crossed his arms and glanced at Zhang Hao.