Ling Tian Sword God

"What?"

The Elderly Ghost and the middle-aged man were startled. How could this guy, who looks no older than seventeen or eighteen, be so powerful?

"Your Excellency! We bear no grudges. On account of the Lin Family, please spare our lives."

The Elderly Ghost and the middle-aged man immediately fell to their knees, pleading for their lives.

"Leave."

Ling Chen cast a glance at the Elderly Ghost and the middle-aged man. After all, his intervention was merely to save Lin Yu's life; to avoid complications, he preferred not to kill members of the Lin Family unnecessarily.

"Let's go!"

The Elderly Ghost and the middle-aged man glanced at Lin Yu before bolting away, afraid that Ling Chen would unexpectedly change his mind.

Ling Chen took out a Healing pill and gave it to Uncle Wang to ingest. He then said, "For a short time, the Lin Family shouldn't pursue you. The two of you, flee quickly."

He had no intention of getting involved in this family feud. It was hard to decipher right from wrong in a family power struggle. Besides, the Lin Family was a powerful and complex entity; even he didn't want to get involved carelessly.

"Thank you, young hero, for saving our lives."

Uncle Wang struggled to get up and bowed to Ling Chen. However, his face soon revealed a plea. "But could we perhaps ask the young hero to assist us further and escort us to the Lin Family?"

Hearing this, Ling Chen couldn't help but frown. "Frankly, in your current state, even if you reach the Lin Family, the outcome is likely to be bleak. It would be better to take advantage of this moment to flee; you still have a glimmer of hope."

"Young Hero, you are mistaken."

Uncle Wang shook his head decisively. "Once we reach the Lin Family, with the protection of the old Family Head, Young Master Lin Yu and I still have a chance. If we run now, we won't get far. In the end, we will certainly be caught by the experts from the Elder Branch and undoubtedly die."

"From here to the Lin Family, it wouldn't take more than two hours. The Elderly Ghost has to report back, and the Elder Branch also needs time to plan their next move. Setting off at full speed to the Lin Family is the wisest choice now."

Hearing this, Ling Chen couldn't help but ponder. He had to weigh the pros and cons of this matter.

"Young hero! Lives are at stake here!"

Seeing Ling Chen still hesitating, Uncle Wang suddenly struck his own chest over his heart, severing his heart meridian.

"Old man, why are you doing this?" Ling Chen was startled. He hadn't expected Uncle Wang to take this extreme action.

"Uncle Wang, you can't die!"

Lin Yu fell to his knees beside him, his expression blank.

"Young hero, now that I'm dying, I can only entrust Young Master Lin Yu to you! Please, for the sake of a dying man, help us!"

Uncle Wang tightly gripped Ling Chen's sleeve. He knew that anyone else would hesitate to get involved in this complicated situation, especially given his current condition. However, Ling Chen was different; his heart was filled with chivalry, and he wouldn't remain indifferent to a deathbed plea.

Moreover, Uncle Wang knew he was severely injured. If he remained alive, he wouldn't be of any help and would only be a burden—an outcome he was unwilling to accept.

"Fine, I promise you."

Ling Chen sighed inwardly. This man was indeed a loyal servant. Even with his last breath, he was still duty-bound to protect his master.

The words of a dying man are sorrowful. How could he bring himself to refuse?

"Thank you... Young hero."

A look of gratitude appeared on Uncle Wang's face. He then took out an Ancient yellow secret book from his bosom and handed it to Ling Chen. "Young Hero, I won't let you take risks in vain. This is the 'Beastman Blood Refining Technique' of our Lin Family. It is a secret technique unique to our Family. I dare to guarantee that other body refining methods circulating in the Jianghu can't even compare to a tenth of this 'Beastman Blood Refining Technique'."

"However, the entry threshold for this 'Beastman Blood Refining Technique' is very high. Usually, only the direct descendants of the Lin Family can cultivate it. But Young Hero, you have extraordinary bones and youthful talents. It should be easy for you to get started."

"You must accept this secret manual."

Seeing the Ancient yellow secret book in front of him, Ling Chen initially didn't want to accept it. However, when he saw the determination in Uncle Wang's eyes, he took the secret manual.

At this moment, he indeed desperately needed such a method to enhance his physical fitness.

After Ling Chen took the secret manual, Uncle Wang turned to Lin Yu beside him. "Young master, this old servant can no longer protect you. On this journey, you must listen to Young Hero Ling Chen. After arriving at the Lin Family, be extra cautious and don't fall into the traps of the Elder Branch..."

Finishing his words, Uncle Wang's neck tilted, and he took his last breath.

Hearing this, Ling Chen sighed deeply. Lin Yu was still too young. Going to the Lin Family was like a lamb entering a tiger's den. It was going to be very difficult for Lin Yu to survive.

"Uncle Wang, you can't die, you can't leave me alone!"

Lin Yu grasped Uncle Wang's clothes, shaking his lifeless body.

"Restrain your grief."

Ling Chen had witnessed many such life-and-death scenes, so apart from a slight sigh, he didn't feel excessively sad.

"We need to deal with Uncle Wang's body and leave immediately. Otherwise, the second group of experts sent by the Lin Family will probably arrive soon," Ling Chen said indifferently.

"Alright, let's go."

What surprised Ling Chen was that Lin Yu didn't burst into continuous tears. After standing up from the ground, his expression returned to normal.

It seemed that there was something extraordinary about Lin Yu. Being able to recover from grief so quickly under these circumstances was not something anyone could do.

After briefly burying Uncle Wang's body, the two of them mounted a horse each and galloped towards the other side of the valley.

...

The sparkling Green Snake Lake stretched over a thousand miles, resembling a miniature ocean.

In the middle of Green Snake Lake was an island with a sprawling mansion situated on it.

This was where the Green-scaled Snake Lake Lin Family Mansion was located.

At the moment, three figures were visible in a courtyard.

Two of them were the Elderly Ghost and the middle-aged man who had just been defeated by Ling Chen. The other person, a man in his forties with a rectangular face, appeared to have a higher status than the two.

This man with a rectangular face was Lin Ba, the head of the Lin Family Main Branch.

"Useless fools, you can't even handle such a trivial matter!" Upon hearing the news reported by the two, Lin Ba was furious.

"Big Brother, we can't be blamed for this. We've done our best. It's already a blessing we managed to return alive," the middle-aged man murmured, lowering his head.

The Elderly Ghost nodded. "That Lin Yu kid has a tenacious life. I was ready to take his head, but a young swordsman suddenly appeared and saved him."

"A young swordsman? Where did he come from?" Lin Ba looked surprised.

"We're not sure. That young swordsman's swordsmanship was extremely formidable; we were no match for him. Even the Spiritual Snake Formation we set up was easily broken by him."

The Elderly Ghost shook his head, unable to figure out Ling Chen's identity.

"Big Brother, shall we dispatch more men to chase and kill them immediately?" the middle-aged man suddenly suggested.

"It's too late."

Lin Ba waved his hand, his expression grim. "After experiencing an assassination, they will be more cautious. Finding their location might not be easy. For now, don't send anyone after them."

"So... are we really going to let that youngster from the third branch inherit the family business?" The middle-aged man was very unwilling.

"Of course not," Lin Ba smiled coldly, a gleam of murderous intent flashed in his eyes. "Since this little fellow insists on coming, let him. Once he's in the mansion, wouldn't it be easier for us to kill him?"

"Anyway, just make sure he doesn't see tomorrow's sun."