Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 940 Settling Karma and Restoring True Name (Part 2)

"Ninth Uncle."

Facing the elder who feigned dignity, Wang Chen smiled and said, "I am here today to claim the blood debt owed to my father. Are you sure you want to meddle in this matter?"

It was widely known that this elder favored Ling Hongfeng above all others in the Ling Family!

Ninth Uncle’s breathing suddenly hitched.

Though Wang Chen’s face bore a smile, his eyes were filled with coldness, looking at him as if he were staring at a dead man.

To Ninth Uncle, the literary-loving Ling Zhiyuan, who despised martial arts, was never an ideal candidate to inherit the family business. His relationship with Ling Hongyun was also very tense, which consequently made him dislike Ling Zhiyuan.

Therefore, despite Ling Zhiyuan’s extremely sudden arrival, and even though he was dressed in the uniform of the Blood Cloak Guard, the elder still wanted to assert his authority as a clan elder, hoping to use his own prestige to suppress the other.

Ninth Uncle had a well-founded reason—family disgrace must not be spread abroad; the Ling Family could not afford any more internal strife!

However, no matter how many reasons he had, faced with a completely transformed Wang Chen, the elder felt a sudden chill and was forced to swallow back the words he had intended to say.

Wang Chen no longer paid any attention to the old man; his gaze swept over the hall and he spoke in a loud voice, "Ladies and gentlemen, today I, Ling Zhiyuan, am here to settle scores. I ask those unrelated to refrain from meddling, otherwise..."

"Otherwise, what?"

Before Wang Chen could finish, a middle-aged man in a purple robe stepped forward with his head held high and said coldly, "As a junior, you disrespect your elders, performing acts of great rebellion. Do you really think that by donning the garb of the Blood Cloak Guard, you can do whatever you please in Anyang City?"

Clap, clap, clap!

The sound of clapping immediately followed his words.

The one applauding was Wang Chen: "Tong Wanshan, you conspired with Ling Hongfeng to hire a fiend to assassinate my father, and you also sought to swallow up our Ling Family through a marriage alliance. Who are you trying to fool with that self-righteous facade?"

Previously, Yao Peng, the Pacification Commissioner of the Blood Cloak Guard in Donglu Prefecture, had given Wang Chen a secret letter, which explicitly identified Tong Clan and Ling Hongfeng as the true masterminds behind the ambush on Ling Hongyun.

Moreover, the Tong Clan had long been scheming to swallow up the Ling Family.

The intelligence network of the Blood Cloak Guard was undeniably terrifying. Although the Tong Clan was very secretive, they could not escape the former’s investigations.

In fact, if it were not for the involvement of Wang Chen, the Blood Cloak Guard would not typically interfere in the open and covert struggles between Noble Clans.

This, too, was a favor Yao Peng had extended to Wang Chen.

As soon as Wang Chen’s words dropped, the entire scene erupted in an uproar!

Tong Wanshan was the current Family Head of the Anyang Tong Clan, and also the father of Tong Baodai.

In terms of strength and influence, the current Tong Clan was a significant tier above the Ling Family. Hence, many said that Tong Baodai marrying Ling Hongfeng was marrying below her station, and that the Ling Family had gained a great advantage.

But those with clear eyes knew that the favor of the Tong Clan was not so easily taken!

Yet no one had expected Wang Chen, a mere teenager, to not only boldly confront Tong Wanshan but to also accuse him of conspiring with Ling Hongfeng to kill Ling Hongyun. The matter had blown up considerably.

It was known that Ling Hongyun had met with an accident while hunting outside, which remained an unsolved case to this day.

By pointing to Tong Wanshan as the culprit, Wang Chen was declaring an irreconcilable feud!

"Utter nonsense!"

Tong Wanshan burst forth in rage: "Ling Zhiyuan, you must be out of your mind, spewing nonsense here. Somebody, throw him out! I will take responsibility for all consequences!"

As the head of the Tong Clan, Tong Wanshan not only possessed the cultivation level of a fourth-tier Martial General but also had deep connections and formidable power in Anyang.

Let alone Ling Zhiyuan, a mere youth—even if he truly was a Hundred Household of the Blood Cloak Guard, Tong Wanshan would not be intimidated!

"Yes!"

Dozens of samurai guards appeared at once, surrounding Wang Chen and his people, readying themselves for battle.

The atmosphere at the scene instantly turned tense like the drawing of swords.

A mocking smile played at the corner of Tong Wanshan’s mouth, as he wanted all to know that he had the Ling Family well under his control!

"Dad!"

At that moment, the bride next to them suddenly lifted her red veil and yelled loudly, "What’s the hold-up? What is all this nonsense? Hurry up!"

The bride’s makeup was exquisitely applied, and she was quite pretty, but the anger between her brows greatly detracted from her demeanor.

Tong Wanshan was also vexed by his daughter and said, "Dai’er, don’t worry, Dad will drive these guys away immediately."

He barked at a group of guards, "What are you staring at? Take action!"

"The authority of Yuan Wang Tong is indeed impressive!"

A voice suddenly came from outside, clearly entering everyone’s ears, "Even the Blood Cloak Guard isn’t taken into account, to drive out and to strike at will, amazing!"

The newcomer had a mocking tone, yet Tong Wanshan suddenly changed color, "Thousand Household Guo!"

Yuan Wang was his official title, a purchased ceremonial position, just a symbol of status.

But this Thousand Household Guo was a figure with real power in the Capital Guard Yamen of Anyang!

Under everyone’s watchful gaze, a Blood Cloak Guard with a broad back and a bear’s waist stepped into the hall.

He came to Wang Chen’s side, patted the latter’s shoulder, and said with a clear voice, "This Hundred Household Ling is a young hero much admired by our Commander, not someone Yuan Wang Tong can casually manipulate!"

Tong Wanshan fell silent.

He knew Thousand Household Guo, but he did not have much of a relationship with him, and did not know him very well.

But Tong Wanshan had heard people say that Thousand Household Guo was as hard and stinking as a rock in a privy pit, and he enjoyed the deep trust of the Capital Guard Commander, who entrusted him with heavy responsibilities.

Unless absolutely necessary, Tong Wanshan truly did not wish to come into direct conflict with such a figure!

However, the accusation of plotting against Ling Hongyun was something he resolutely could not accept.

"Thousand Household Guo!"

Tong Wanshan darkened his face again, "Without proof, please do not make irresponsible remarks. If you insist on protecting this youngster today, then I have nothing to say. Later I shall properly seek guidance from Thousand Household himself!"

In response to Tong Wanshan’s harsh words, Thousand Household Guo sneered and said, "No need for later, how about now? Do you dare to say that this matter has nothing to do with you?"

Tong Wanshan, however, did not want to entangle further and immediately shouted, "Let’s go!"

The bride next to him suddenly became very anxious, "Daddy!"

If Tong Wanshan left, then how could her wedding proceed—even though they had already paid respects to Heaven and Earth!

"Heh heh!"

Thousand Household Guo glanced at the bride, speaking with significant implication, "This bride has just paid respects to Heaven and Earth, yet is secretly with child. No wonder she was in such a hurry to get married."

The Ling Family hall erupted into an uproar again!

Tong Baodai was pregnant?

Many people had an epiphany, no wonder the young lady was marrying down to Ling Hongfeng.

She was using the big fool of the Ling Family as a scapegoat!

Yet Ling Hongfeng was about to spurt out a mouthful of old blood, his face even more twisted, and his forehead faintly revealing a layer of dark energy.

However, everyone’s attention wasn’t on him, and no one cared to ask.

"You’re talking nonsense!"

Upon hearing this, Tong Baodai became extremely embarrassed and furious, wishing she could tear Thousand Household Guo apart.

Her reputation was completely ruined!

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The second update is delivered.