Super War God in the City

Chapter 157 This Move is Very Wise

Early the next morning, the enclosures outside the main hall's royal chambers were filled with about sixty people, all key figures from the Qiao Family, with the least ranked being ordinary Elders.

All three Chief Elders were present, along with Lei Yao and her disciple, as well as Manager Kang, who wore a cast on his arm hanging from his neck, his face somewhat embarrassed.

However, thinking how even Yu Xinghai had been humiliated under Ling Fan's hand, and his direct disciple had been crippled, he felt quite balanced at heart.

Feng Liangbi was vaguely excited, still immersed in yesterday's cultivation enlightenment about the sword art. The flawless version of the Tri-Element Sword Technique that Ling Fan had given him was countless times more perfect than his previous sword art.

Hou Yueshan also wore a smile on her face, for her little granddaughter had started speaking after Ling Fan's treatment yesterday, filling her heart with immense awe for Ling Fan and even more gratitude towards the Family Head!

Behind Yu Xinghai stood about thirty Elders, among whom he possessed the strongest overall strength, followed by Hou Yueshan with a dozen Elders, and Feng Liangbi only had a few people behind him.

Just then, a faint voice from Qiao Yuchan came from inside the hall, "Everyone, come in!"

The palace doors were opened by two maidens, Yu Xinghai and Pang He exchanged glances, then followed the crowd streaming in.

Inside the grand hall, Qiao Yuchan sat at the head, looking down upon everyone else. Beside her stood two Protectors, but while everyone else stood, Ling Fan had moved a stool to the side and sat down. Qiao Yuchan didn't mind him, but this action drew sidelong glances from the rest of the Elders.

The rest of the people split into two lines, with Yu Xinghai's group forming one line by itself.

"If there's anything to report, speak now," Qiao Yuchan said, glancing over the crowd with a subdued tone.

She wanted to disperse the meeting directly, but the procedure had to be followed. Still, her gaze continuously watched Yu Xinghai's movements from the corner of her eye.

Suddenly, she noticed Yu Xinghai moving, and her heart skipped a beat, "Here it comes, I knew he wouldn't let it go!"

Following Yu Xinghai's motion, everyone present turned their attention towards him, aware of the events that had happened the day before, knowing that he was about to cause trouble.

Yu Xinghai cleared his throat curiously and asked, "Family Head, what happened to Manager Kang's arm? Does the Qiao Family actually tolerate disrespect towards Manager Kang?"

Everyone was momentarily stunned, not expecting Yu Xinghai to take such a roundabout jab. Who didn't know that this was the handiwork of the newly appointed Guest Official Protector by the Family Head?

Even Qiao Yuchan couldn't help but glance at Ling Fan, who had only been there for a few days and had already caused a lot of trouble.

Lei Yao's expression was also helpless as she thought to herself, "You already offended Yu Xinghai and his disciples, and now Kang Zuo too? Wasn't a lesson enough, did you have to break his arm as well?"

Bei Rushuang, standing behind her master, was also slightly nervous. To her, Manager Kang was someone she had to be very respectful towards, yet Ling Fan had broken his arm just like that!

Kang Zuo hadn't expected Yu Xinghai to fire the first shot at him, and he quickly sneaked a glance at Ling Fan, who just scoffed coldly, his eyes clearly threatening.

Kang Zuo's spine chilled, and he gulped, but before Qiao Yuchan could speak, he hurriedly said, "Heh, thank you Elder Yu for your concern, but I just fell accidentally!"

At this statement, everyone in the grand hall exchanged looks, and Kang Zuo dared not tell the truth?

Qiao Yuchan's eyebrows twitched, and she glanced at Ling Fan sitting unconcernedly aside, curious in her heart.

Lei Yao was somewhat stunned, Bei Rushuang felt no better, both staring wide-eyed, alternating their gaze between Kang Zuo and the indifferent Ling Fan.

Yu Xinghai was even more baffled, cursing internally, "What the fuck is this situation?"

The Elders waiting behind them were also stunned. Pang He paused for a moment before speaking in a neither serious nor sarcastic tone, "Manager Kang really has a sense of humor. It's my first time hearing about a Grandmaster Realm expert breaking his own arm. Manager Kang truly is a rare talent!"

Upon hearing this, Kang Zuo's face immediately flushed red, and he couldn't help feeling irritated internally, "Damn it, what do you gain by linking me with the grudges against Protector Ling?"

He responded indifferently, "Since Elder Pang is so powerful, why not try jumping off Practice Sword Cliff and see if you can still jump around in the Grandmaster Realm!"

"You..." Pang He's face darkened, looking very ugly.

The Practice Sword Cliff, where Feng Liangbi was located, was hundreds of feet high. Even a Grandmaster Realm expert would surely break bones and tear tendons if they fell from there, not dying would still result in severe injuries.

Yu Xinghai gave Kang Zuo a meaningful glance but said nothing further; he wasn't ready to stick his neck out as the scapegoat. If he could use others to his advantage, that would naturally be the best.

He immediately turned his head towards Feng Liangbi. In his view, Feng Liangbi was the best spear against Ling Fan, because this guy fancied the Family Head, and everyone tacitly understood this.

"Elder Feng, what do you think about the Family Head's newly appointed personal Guest Official Protector?" Yu Xinghai deliberately emphasized the word 'personal' heavily.

The people present turned solemn upon hearing this. Yu Xinghai was cunning enough to know Feng Liangbi's affections for the Family Head. Now facing this sudden appearance of a Guest Official Protector, it was already a miracle that he had kept his composure until now!

Not far away, Hou Yueshan's gaze flickered, thinking to herself, "If Feng Liangbi confronts Protector Ling later, I must stand up and protect him at all costs, not to mention the indebtedness of my granddaughter to Ling Fan, but he is also needed to continue the treatment, how can we afford any mishaps?"

Qiao Yuchan's heart also sank slightly. If Feng Liangbi started causing trouble, she might have to intervene personally.

By her side, Lei Yao took a deep breath. Although she might not be his match at the moment, she was also prepared to confront Feng Liangbi.

Yu Xinghai was smug inside; using others to achieve his ends, Feng Liangbi was the best sharp knife. Once this guy made a move, things would be easier. Later, he could stir things further, seizing the opportunity to act, not afraid that his plan would fail!

He immediately looked towards Ling Fan, who was seated not far away, thinking internally with a cold snort, "Just wait, old man, soon you won't even be able to cry!"

At that moment, Feng Liangbi's gaze shifted slightly, quietly sweeping over Yu Xinghai. Had Ling Fan not visited him yesterday, even without Yu Xinghai's instigation, he would have taken the initiative to challenge Ling Fan today.

But now, times had changed. To target Ling Fan? Only if he had a brain cramp!

"Family Head!" Feng Liangbi stepped forward from the group and bowed to Qiao Yuchan.

Qiao Yuchan's expression tightened slightly as she watched Feng Liangbi step forward.

"I think that the Family Head appointing Young Master Ling as the Guest Official Protector is a very wise decision. I, Feng Liangbi, vow to support it wholeheartedly!" Feng Liangbi's resonant and powerful voice left everyone present dumbstruck.

Qiao Yuchan's fists tightened slightly, and her eyes widened suddenly.

Lei Yao was astounded, looking at Feng Liangbi with a somewhat dazed expression.

Only Bei Rushuang acted as though it was expected. She had gone to the back mountain with Ling Fan yesterday and knew that Elder Feng had been won over by Ling Fan. She herself had bested him in seven moves! Experience more content on empire

But she had been anxious to practice the last three forms yesterday and had trained hard all night; she hadn't had the chance to share this glory with her master yet!

Though Hou Yueshan felt somewhat peculiar inside, the tension she had been holding was secretly relieved.

Yu Xinghai's expression kept changing, looking utterly dumbfounded, feeling like today was truly cursed, everything was bizarre!