NOVPUB"Little Feiyan, your time is running out."
Huang Batian kindly reminded her, and then continued to count down.
"Eight."
"Seven."
"Six."
…, ….
"Three."
Counting down the last three numbers, the swordsman in black slightly lifted the treasured sword in his hand, gripping it tightly.
Little Feiyan trembled all over, large beads of sweat uncontrollably streaming down, her face turning pale with fright.
"Two."
Huang Batian deliberately emphasized "two" a bit more, utterly destroying Little Feiyan's last psychological defenses.
Her face was as pale as paper, her whole body drenched with cold sweat, trembling all over. Her teeth were chattering as if she had fallen into the Arctic ice caves. 𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙥𝒖𝒃.𝙘𝙤𝒎
Then, as if she had made a firm decision, she bit down hard on her lips, drawing blood to stop the trembling throughout her body.
Indifference took over her, as she closed her eyes, deciding to die to preserve Li Linglong's dignity.
Lin Tian clenched his fists, unexpected by the outcome.
Who would have thought that the gentle and fragile Little Feiyan would dare to die to preserve Li Linglong's dignity?
He was moved by Little Feiyan's courage. His entire body's Ability Source surged, preparing to protect Little Feiyan at the last moment.
He was utterly annoyed by Huang Batian's actions. Though he did not want to cause trouble, he also did not want to let Huang Batian do as he pleased, nor did he want a courageous young girl to die prematurely.
He had to save Little Feiyan, and although it would offend Huang Batian, it could win over Li Linglong, a fair exchange.
Although Huang Batian had turned his back, he still watched Little Feiyan out of the corner of his eye.
He had already seen that Little Feiyan had resolved to die.
He hadn't expected Little Feiyan to have such great courage, a move to directly defy him!
A fierce look flashed across his face.
"One!"
He exclaimed angrily, and the swordsman in black raised the treasured sword high and mercilessly chopped towards Little Feiyan's neck.
The soft and fragile neck was exposed under the fierce edge of the sword, life and death hanging by a thread.
Just as Lin Tian was about to act to save Little Feiyan, a powerful burst of True Qi suddenly surged forward.
The True Qi formed a sharp sword, its speed like lightning, fiercely attacking the treasured sword of the swordsman in black.
It was strong, very sharp.
The person who released this True Qi was definitely an expert, although not at Half-Step Fusion Realm cultivation, but stronger than Lin Tian.
Since someone was saving Little Feiyan, Lin Tian naturally did not need to act; he stood aside to watch the drama unfold.
Bang!
A crisp sound suddenly erupted.
The sound was crisp, yet piercing, assaulting the eardrums.
The True Qi collided with the treasured sword in the hand of the swordsman, the powerful force instantly sending the treasured sword flying, making the swordsman step back three steps, his whole arm trembling, his face slightly pale, suffering minor injuries.
"Sister Ling."
Little Feiyan uttered softly, as if grasping a lifeline, extremely delighted.
Her subordinates felt the same, all invigorated. With Li Linglong's arrival, they felt like they had found their backbone, gaining the confidence to stand against Huang Batian.
"In my place, killing my people without my consent, is this your rule, Boss Huang?"
An aggrieved voice suddenly arose from behind, and a woman dressed in denim appeared. She was in her twenties, with her hair neatly tied up on her head, looking extremely capable.
Moreover, this woman was undeniably beautiful, standing at 170 centimeters with deadly curves; any more would be excessive and any less too scant. Even Feiyan was considered a beauty, but in comparison to Li Linglong, she was immediately overshadowed.
Beautiful, powerful, and highly skilled in martial arts, she really was an exceptional lady!
Huang Batian, seeing Li Linglong intervene to save Feiyan, was initially stunned, but quickly regained his composure. He had been waiting for Li Linglong.
Feiyan hurriedly ran to Li Linglong's side. She hadn't shed a tear during her life-threatening moment earlier, but now, tears uncontrollably streamed down her face.
"Sister Ling, I've made you lose face!"
She cried as she spoke.
Li Linglong's expression softened, and she touched Feiyan's head, saying, "You go and rest aside; you've already done very well, and I am proud of you."
With that, Feiyan's face blossomed into a grateful smile.
"Hmm, thank you, Sister Ling."
She nodded vigorously and stood off to the side.
Li Linglong's gaze fixed on Huang Batian, her eyes sharp like those of a hawk, as though she wanted to see right through him.
She was furious now. If she had been even slightly slower, Feiyan would have been killed by Huang Batian. To have someone killed on her turf was too despicable.
Huang Batian, not the least bit intimidated by Li Linglong, met her gaze and said.
"Li Linglong, we both are notable figures in Cang Hai, and today is my first visit here. I merely wanted to ask your subordinate for a dance, but she wouldn't even grant that little favor."
He spoke as if he were deeply aggrieved, portraying himself as wronged.
Li Linglong coldly said, "So, that's your reason for wanting to kill my subordinate?"
Huang Batian didn't respond immediately; instead, he turned his head and looked at Gou San beside him.
Gou San understood and quickly stepped forward, "Sister Ling, in this matter, it was Feiyan who was at fault first. Look, she was the one who hit me first."
Gou San pointed at his face, where earlier he had loudly cursed at Feiyan, prompting her to slap him twice; two red marks still remained on his cheek.
Having said this, he turned his head back and shouted, "Brothers, all of you bear witness, wasn't it Feiyan who hit me first?"
"Hmm!"
"Yes...!"
..., ....
Some people spoke in hardly audible whispers.
Li Linglong got angry and gave those men a sweeping glance; they immediately felt a chill and all fell silent.
Lin Tian now fully understood that Huang Batian's visit was purely to provoke a fight.
He had first sent Gou San to infuriate Feiyan, so that Feiyan would strike first.
This way, he would have a reason, though it was hardly convincing, but still, it was a reason.
"Sister Ling, it's not like that, I…!"
Feiyan wanted to come forward to reveal the truth but was stopped by Li Linglong.
Without needing Feiyan to say it, Li Linglong could guess that it must have been Gou San who caused trouble first.
There was no need to delve into who was wrong in this incident anymore.
The situation now was about who had greater authority, and whoever had that power was right.
This was a power struggle between Li Linglong and Huang Batian.
A confrontation between Sister Ling of the North Gate and Boss Huang of the South Gate, with Feiyan being merely a catalyst and expendable pawn.
