Chapter 176 (1/2)
Chapter 176: Uncle-Niece Meeting
As Yu ManTian thought about that, he became relaxed and said with cupped fists, ”Brother, this Third Master will be taking his leave first. I have to find my niece as soon as possible. After not seeing her for such a long time, I really do miss that la.s.s.” He then looked at Ling Tian, who was still wearing a white cloth mask, and said with a laugh, ”Everything about you is good — your mystical movement techniques, exceptional martial skills and even your inner strength is a notch above the rest; except when being compared to this Third Master of course. I think your looks shouldn’t be too bad either! But you just like to copy those irritating rich spoiled brats, wearing a white mask and still saying that it isn’t the right time to tell me who you are. Aren’t you too much of a sissy? You’re just not manly enough!” With a loud laugh, he left after saying his goodbyes.
Ever since Ling Tian entered this world, even if he were to add on his experience from his previous life, Ling Tian had received nicknames of all sorts, not being spared from even the most insulting and derogatory ones. However, this was the first time he had been called a sissy! Just where did that come from? Ling Tian didn’t know whether to laugh or cry at that moment!
After seeing Yu ManTian’s horse disappear from the city gates, Ling Tian fell into deep thought. Along the way, Ling Tian had used his pure inner Qi to help sooth Ling Jian’s injured meridians and Ling Jian’s injuries were already recovering. While Ling Jian’s internal injuries were serious, his major organs weren't injured. This was due to Yu ManTian going easy on Ling Jian.
Furthermore, Ling Tian’s Divine Shocking Dragon Formula had the same origins as the cultivation formula Ling Jian was cultivating. Thus, the whole process was much smoother and a lot more efficient. Ling Tian estimated that as long as Ling Jian took the right medicine when he returned, together with some nourishment for his vitality, he would be completely recovered within half a month at the very most without any residual injuries in his body! This was also the biggest reason why Ling Tian let Yu ManTian go.
However, Ling Tian’s exhaustion on this single day was extremely huge! First, he sprinted 500 miles without stopping, relying completely on his dense inner strength to support him. After rus.h.i.+ng over, he didn't have the chance to rest and broke out in a fight with Yu ManTian. While they only exchanged a few moves, the Inner Qi that Ling Tian exhausted was still a considerable amount. Following which, he immediately circulated all of his Inner Qi to treat the seriously injured Ling Jian! Even if he was made from iron, Ling Tian was already completely exhausted!
Despite his fatigue, Ling Tian’s head was still extremely active without showing any signs of rest. Ling Jian’s injuries today made Ling Tian feel the pressure to increase his own strength. While Ling Tian acted like an arrogant and bossy silkpants in the capital, he was also extremely arrogant in his own heart. He was confident that he was able to overlook the heroes of this world; even his own followers were the same. They only knew about their own strengths but were ignorant of the world. When he met Ye QingChen previously, that had already served as an alarm bell for Ling Tian. Now, he met the number three character in the Yu Family, Yu ManTian, and almost lost Ling Jian. Ling Tian could not help but be worried about what kind of experts there were in the world!
Now that the storms were brewing in the continent and the various experts began to reveal themselves, the situation on the continent would only grow messier! To accomplish great things and protect one’s self in such messy times, it was necessary for one to increase his own strength! Especially for Ling Jian, Ling Chi and etc!
The matters today were just like a baton to the face for Ling Tian, Ling Jian, and those from The First Pavilion! Ling Jian, and even Li
ng Tian himself, had always thought that while Ling Jian may not be invincible, it would definitely be difficult to find an opponent for him. However, a single Third Master from the Yu Family had actually given Ling Jian such grave injuries! Then what about the Second Master? What about the head of the Yu Family? Could it be possible that the Yu Family didn’t have a few undying characters? Just what kind of a placing did this Yu ManTian have in the Yu Family?
As Ling Jian saw Ling Tian’s gloomy expression and furrowed brows, he felt a sense of unease in his heart and did not dare to say anything.
After reaching home, Ling Chen, Ling Feng and the rest all came forward to welcome them together. Seeing how the both of them were fine, they all let out a sigh of relief. Seeing that heart-wrenching wound on Ling Jian’s throat, they all couldn't help but be shocked! Just what kind of a person would be able to almost take Ling Jian’s life? All of them then revealed a look of hatred.
When Ling Chen had sent a few consecutive messages to ask about Ling Jian’s situation, these few brats were already extremely anxious. When Ling Chen sent news that Ling Tian had gone out to look for Ling Jian personally, they all put down the matters at hand and rushed over to the Ling residence at top speed. Waiting for news about the both of them, they had not eaten their lunch and did not even feel the slightest bit of hunger!
Ling Tian glanced at Ling Jian before walking past everyone and into his room without saying a word. As Ling Chen saw the look of fatigue on Ling Tian’s face, her heart ached and she followed him in as well. Ling Tian’s meaning was clear: Ling Jian, those from the First Pavilion are your men. I will not say anything and you can make the decision. After what happened today, you should have your own ideas about things!
Ling Tian had a single principle. Regardless of what the matter was, as long as he a.s.signed a task to someone, he wouldn't doubt the person’s decisions. He wouldn't interfere in matters and would only look at the final results. Even if there was something important, he would only give some simple instructions to the one in charge. Depending on the scope of his subordinate’s responsibilities, Ling Tian would definitely give him the corresponding level of authority! This was Ling Tian’s management style.
As such, regardless of whether it was Ling Jian who was in charge of The First Pavilion, Ling Wu in charge of the weapons factory, Ling San in charge of the Violent Wind Gang, Ling Liu, Ling Qi, Ling Ba and Ling Jiu in charge of information collecting, they all had absolute authority in their respective areas. The authority to determine the life and death of their subordinates was all in their hands! They only had to answer to Ling Tian!