Chapter 125 (1/2)

Yang KongQun let out a heavy sigh as he asked, ”What do you want?”

Ling Tian smiled delightedly, ”Simple, this young n.o.ble’s bodyguard is injured and would need a physician to attend to him. My teacher had travelled for such a long distance and is already weary. In addition to being shocked by you Yangs, he would require some therapeutic remedy. This young n.o.ble here has a lot of things to do and because of your problems, I’ve had to tarry for a whole afternoon! The Yang family should also show some courtesy; how about giving us ten thousand taels of silver as compensation. This young n.o.ble shall also be magnanimous and not argue with you all any longer.” Ling Tian appeared full of sincerity as he spoke; even sighing at himself, as though he was shocked at his own magnanimity.

Looking at Ling Tian’s shameless expression, all the Yang family members revealed looks of murder, and stared daggers at him. As long as Yang KongQun gave the command, all of them would immediately throw themselves forward, beating that intolerable fellow into a pulp.

Yang KongQun took a deep breath slowly, suppressing the boiling blood caused by his anger to Ling Tian. Currently, the Yang family was facing both internal and external conflicts; it was definitely inadvisable to provoke their decade old enemy, the Ling Family! If they were to do so, it would be equivalent to provoking the NanGong, Ling, w.a.n.g and Imperial Families! Even if the problem could be solved, the Yangs would also end up ruined! Since this was a mere few thousand taels of silver, they could afford it; when they recovered in the future, then he would slowly take care of this kid! Ling Tian would always be in Sky Bearing anyway — it was not like he could grow wings and fly off!

Moreover, this kid Ling Tian had picked this sort of opportune time to take advantage of his weakness. Obviously, Ling Tian had already a.n.a.lysed the circ.u.mstances. If Yang KongQun did not want his family to weaken and collapse, then this grievance must be swallowed and not let out!

”Since that’s the case, this old man shall fork out twenty thousand taels of silver and we shall let matters be bygones, alright?” Once Yang KongQun had made his decision, his troubled heart settled down again and he spoke in a level tone.

No matter the case, he finally expelled his suspicions regarding the Ling Family. Although he had investigated the Ling Family, deep in his heart, he did not want the matter to be related to them. This would only mean that they had both internal and external troubles to solve. His carefully made plans would end up flowing away like a spring river flowing east. After all, this was only twenty thousand taels of silver!

The moment his words were spoken, the surrounding people had a huge change in expression!

Everybody thought that Yang KongQun would definitely not accept the unreasonable terms set down by Ling Tian. The Yang family's guards already had their weapons drawn out of their sheaths and were br.i.m.m.i.n.g with killing intent; the people on the Ling side had also long grasped the weapons on their hands. The people situated on the city walls were also waiting for a good show; who knew that Yang KongQun would end up with such a weak finish?

Even Ling Tian himself thought that this was out of his expectations; to think that this w.i.l.l.y fellow knows how to endure! Indeed a sly figure of his generation!

Ling Tian, however, burst out into laughter, ”Senior is taking this too seriously! This junior was only pulling your leg. Since Grandpa Yang has already suggested a suitable compensation, if junior were to reject, then that would be not showing you face! As the old saying goes, ‘If the Elder bestows something, the Junior does not dare to reject’. As such, this junior Ling Tian will be disrespecting you if I were to reject! These twenty thousand taels of silver is not a small sum, enough for this young n.o.ble to visit the Smoky Thea Tower for a few nights of enjoyment. As such, I really should thank you, this junior really has a lot of fate with you! Hahaha….”

Ling Tian appeared to be so elated, to the point he even changed the way he addressed Yang KongQun. Before that, it was Yang KongQun that old fogey or old brat, those sorts of derogatory comments. But in an instant, it changed to being Senior Yang and Grandpa Yang. This 180-degree change in expression let others gape in astonishment. In a blink of an eye, he became extremely warm and close towards Yang KongQun, his face full of radiance, as though he could not hold back the happiness in his heart.

The crowd all sighed in amazement: For this Young n.o.ble Ling to not have a profession as an actor, what a waste of a good talent!

After receiving the bills that Yang Lei pa.s.sed over with gritted teeth, Ling Tian slapped the bills against his finger with a ‘pa’ sound; his face full of happiness as he said, ”Twenty thousand taels, not a single tael less. Thank you, Elder Yang!” He cupped his hands, and amidst laughing heartily, saddled his black horse and moved off. The chariot behind him also set off slowly and the Ling Family's guards also got onto their horses and galloped away, their faces beaming with happiness!

Within the courtyard of the Yang Family, over a hundred men wore white bandages on their foreheads. Some sported bandages on their arms, fresh blood continuously seeping from the white cloth. Furthermore, people were constantly being carried in and one of them was the Head Butler, Yang Yun.

Head Butler Yang was still unconscious, his mouth sunken in. It was obvious that all his teeth were knocked out by someone, with at least seven to eight of his ribs broken. However, he was not in any life-threatening scenario and would be able to keep his little life. Most of those injured were the same, some lighter and some heavier injuries, but no one in danger of dying. The people who acted against them seemed to be very considerate.

Yang KongQun, Yang Lei, Yang Zhen, as well as NanGong Yu, all stood on the stone steps of the inner courtyard, all with different expressions.

Yang Lei and Yang Zhen had expressions of fury, the veins on their heads jumping and grinding sounds coming from their mouths. Yang KongQun however, appeared indifferent, as though he had other thoughts.