Chapter 588 (1/2)

Chapter 588

If these 500 elites of Above Heavens knew that Ling Tian collapsed the mountain peaks and cut off the Blue Jade River, cutting off their connection with the southeast, just how would they treat the Ling Family? Especially if they knew that the Xiao Family's 450,000 men army was destroyed which destroyed the plans of their Above Heavens, what would they do?

Even if they used their knees to think, it was obvious that these fellows would not let the matter rest so easily! They would definitely take revenge on the Ling Family in an almost maniacal manner! This was also the outcome which Yu ManLou wanted to witness .

Regardless of who won or loss, it would be to Yu ManLou's benefit!

Looking at the flas.h.i.+ng lights in front of them, Ling Tian felt a faint sense of unease in his heart and let out a sigh . He quickly settled his fluttering heart and focused his attention to barbecuing his meat . Right at this moment, the beauty in his heart moved slightly . Currently, Li Xue was leaning in Ling Tian's embrace with supple chest sticking closely to Ling Tian's crotch . With this slight movement of hers, a demonic fire rose in his heart and little Ling Tian immediately stood up straight . A wave of comfort flowed up from his crotch to his head and Ling Tian took in a breath of cold air .

Forcefully suppressing the unstable mental state of his, Ling Tian quickly changed the topic and asked, ”Did the Shui Family members make any huge movement recently?”

”Shui Family members? Hahaha . . . ” Li Xue burst out laughing, ”They are extremely obedient now . Ever since you constructed for them a Shui Family Courtyard before you left, they all became extremely motivated . This was related to the future of their ambitions, how would they not be motivated? How would they have the energy to do anything else? Furthermore, in our territory, their eyes would be blinded and ears blocked . What else do you think they can do?”

Ling Tian let out a cunning smile, ”Then . . . what about the other matter?”

Li Xue snorted and rolled her eyes, ”I originally did not think that your plan would work but those Shui Family trashes actually followed what you said step by step . But with Shui QianRou aiding you from within the family, it would be strange if things didn't go your way . One thousand and two hundred members of the Shui Family came to Heavenly Star and after ambus.h.i.+ng the Yu Family, almost 900 had perished . Of the few elders that came to Heavenly Star, one died and two were seriously injured . Most of their strength was wiped out and the fighting spirit which they came with had also been extinguished . Currently, they no longer had the strength to negotiate with the Ling Family . If we want to talk about troubles, it would be the other two Shui Family young n.o.ble trying to fight for authority . But with just the two of their abilities, they would always be thoroughly enraged by us and leave in defeat . Hahaha . . . ”

With a smile, Li Xue continued, ”Among the Shui Family forces in Sky Bearing, Shui QianRou had the absolute authority . Even though the other elders and young n.o.bles of the Shui Family was unresigned, they had no other choice . Shui QianRou had our complete support and we would not listen to anyone else . Thus, even if they weren't willing to accept Shui QianRou's lead, they had no choice but to submit . ”

Ling Tian stroked his chin and chuckled . Since they wanted to push Shui QianRou up to the position of Shui Family Head, they naturally needed to create prestige for her by helping her accomplish some feats and merits . At the same time, they also had to help her create a base in Heavenly Star which completely belonged to the Shui Family . All of these years, the Shui Family had been trying to set up a base in Heavenly Star but they had never managed to succeed . Now that Ling Tian handed such a big accomplishment to Shui QianRou, Shui QianRou's status in the Shui Family would definitely rise up quickly .

With Ling Tian's protection, it would be almost impossible for the Yu Family to disrupt them .

Naturally, in order to allow Shui QianRou's position to become stabilized, Ling Tian made extremely meticulous arrangements . After their battle with the Yu Family in the Black Pine Forest, the Shui Family was completely bankrupted . . . When they were doing battle with the Yu Family, their residence in Sky Bearing was robbed . . .

This thief cleaned out every single last possession of the Shui Family members and did not even leave behind a single piece of undergarment! Helpless, the Shui Family could only seek help from the Ling Family Courtyard . Ling Chen naturally rejected them without any hesitation . Then, both parties had a three day long discussion and the disciples of the Shui Family had suffered for a full three days . Especially the First Elder of the Shui Family who cared the most about his face and bearing . . .

Their food and accomodation was provided by the Ling Family and they didn't need to worry about it . However, they just returned from the battlefield and were all riddled with injuries . They needed medicine to treat their injuries! However, all the medicine shops in Sky Bearing refused to sell them any medicine . The Ling Family Courtyard also rejected to help them . . .

Err, in actual fact, the medicine shop didn't exactly refuse to sell them anything . They just inflated the price up by a hundred to thousand times . Despite spending more than ten thousand taels of silver, Shui QianHai was only able to buy three bottles of medicine . This profligate Young n.o.ble was angered to the point he cursed for a full four hours . . .

Helpless, the two Shui Young n.o.bles could only pluck up their courage to seek a.s.sistance from the Ling Family Courtyard . They did not even have the chance to meet Ling Chen and Ling Feng rejected them without hesitation . After which, the few Shui Family Elders could only put aside their faces to visit the Courtyard . While they were able to meet Ling Chen, she mercilessly rejected any form of aid . . .

Finally, the Shui Family had no choice but to invite Shui QianRou to seek aid from the Ling Family . When she first sought an audience with Ling Chen, she was locked out of the Courtyard mercilessly . After which, she waited outside the Courtyard for a full night and it was said that Miss Ling Chen was extremely moved by her actions . The Ling Family then sent physicians and medicine to the Shui Family . As such, the inflated prices quickly returned back to normal . . .

Then, the Shui Family brought up the matter of building a base for the Shui Family in Heavenly Star . Naturally, Shui QianHai and Shui QianJiang was completely useless in the negotiation process and the Shui Family Elders were treated like air . As such, the Shui Family could only plead with Shui QianRou to carry out negotiations with the Ling Family . Shui QianRou took action again and the negotiations naturally went smoothly . . .

Everyone obviously knew that the Ling Family was intentionally supporting Shui QianRou . However, even if they knew that, they were completely helpless and could only play along with the Ling Family . This matter was far too important after all . . .

With a first, there would be a second and Shui QianRou's authority in the family grew everyday . With Shui QianRou working together with the Ling Family, the Ling Family generously took out large amounts of silver to build the Shui Family Courtyard . With a wave of her sleeves, Shui QianRou signed a 50,000,000 loan agreement with the Ling Family . Despite the Shui Family Elders being enraged by the large amount, they did not dare to voice a single word of complaint . As for Ling Chen, she claimed that 300,000,000 taels of silver would be needed and the few old fogies were frightened to the point they almost went crazy . Using Li Xue's words, she called it psychosis!

This 50,000,000 debt was properly recorded and calculated under the eyes of everyone present . From the materials used to the manpower costs and land cost, everything was calculated clearly . Everything was done out in the open with all the members of the Shui Family as witness . However, this was not because the Ling Family was afraid of the Shui Family reneging on their debts .

Currently, even if the Shui Family Head were to personally arrive, his status probably wouldn't be that much higher than Shui QianRou's . Who would dare to go against her words? As long as Shui QianRou threatened to make the Ling Family stop all of their provisions and even stop work, all of the old fogies in the Shui Family would shut up immediately . Similarly, whenever there was a problem, only Shui QianRou would be capable of solving it . There was once where Shui QianHai argued with Shui QianRou for a bit and the thousand plus workers squatted on the ground together the very next afternoon . Upon asking them why they weren't working, they all complained that they were suffering from athlete's foot . As such, they all stopped work for two days . . .

A thousand plus people suffering from athlete's foot at the same time, such a ridiculous excuse angered all of the Shui Family Elders into sickness . . .

After the Shui Family pleaded with the Ling Family and paid a large amount of medical bills, which was naturally paid on credit as well, Shui QianRou's prestige was like the sun in the sky but the loans of the Shui Family grew thicker and thicker . . .

Actually, Shui QianRou had already thought things through . With their debts acc.u.mulating to such a point, any more wouldn't be too much of a difference . Shui QianRou had signed off the debts to the point where she was extremely used to it . Even her personal guards would carry with her ink and brush wherever she went .. .

Hearing Li Xue's narration, Ling Tian laughed to the point he almost fell down . Finally, Li Xue snorted, ”Before I went out, the debts of the Shui Family acc.u.mulated to almost 200,000,000 taels of silver . By the time the Shui Family Courtyard is built, it would probably increase by many times over . I am afraid that even if you sell away all of these Shui Family members, they would not be able to repay the debt . It seems like the Shui Family princess can only repay off the debts with her body . This would definitely be to the liking of young n.o.ble Ling Tian . ”

Hearing Li Xue's dangerous tone, Ling Tian felt his back turn cold . Li Xue then grunted, ”Shui QianRou could naturally understand this fact herself . If you ask me, that la.s.s is probably extremely willing to sign as many loans as she can . If she doesn't sign any loans in a single day, she would look at Ling Chen with a tinge of bitterness . It seems like this la.s.s is extremely clear about that but she would still work together with Ling Chen . Hmph hmph hmph, this is a super big spy hiding within the Shui Family . Young n.o.ble Ling, you truly have great fortune . ” Li Xue's eyes narrowed and said with a sarcastic tone .

”Cough cough . . . ” Ling Tian coughed pt.i.tfully and laughed dryly, ”The meat is cook, cough cough . . . ”

Li Xue rolled her eyes, ”That's right, the 'meat' is cooked and we can finally eat it . Congratulations . ”

Ling Tian was completely defeated . . .

Li Xue plucked off a leg of the roasted boar and blowed on it twice . She then acted as though he was intoxicated and said, ”This 'meat' is truly fragrant . It is truly quality meat of Heavenly Wind . ”

Ling Tian let out a groan and cupped his ears with agony . A woman is truly scary when she is jealous . Regardless of whether it is in this lifetime or his previous, regardless of whether it was a foolish or educated woman, there wouldn't be an exception . . .

Ling Tian let out a groan and cupped his ears with agony . A woman is truly scary when she is jealous . Regardless of whether it is in this lifetime or his previous, regardless of whether it was a foolish or educated woman, there wouldn't be an exception . . .

A rustling sound could be heard from the forest by the side of the road and both Ling Tian and Li Xue stood up immediately . Without any breeze in the sky, why would there be rustling sound from the forest? If there was an enemy, for him to be able to approach them without them knowing, his strength was not to be underestimated!

”How fragrant, how fragrant . It must definitely be some good quality stuff . ” Knowing that he was already detected, he let out a laugh and three people walked out from the forest .

”It is actually old brother Ye . ” Ling Tian's expression relaxed .

The one who was speaking was dressed like a fortune teller with a staff in his hands . His face was lean but his eyes was glowing with energy . He drifted out of the forest as though there was a spatial door in the forest . This person was the green robed fortune teller, Ye QingChen . Beside him, there were two others . One was dressed in a set of white scholarly robes with a smile on his face as he waved a fan in his hand . He was dressed like a penniless scholar but he looked at Ling Tian with an arrogant gaze as though he was an emperor up above . The other person was short and pudgy and was raggedly dressed like a woodcutter with beard all over his face . However, this person looked at Ling Tian with an unfriendly look as though he was facing an enemy .

Ling Tian was naturally clear about Ye QingChen's strength . It wouldn't be much if Ye QingChen was alone but there was currently another two individuals beside him and the three of them had came together . For both him and Li Xue to not notice their presence, it only meant that the two others were at least as strong as Ye QingChen . According to Ling Tian's judgement, the strength of the other two was very likely to be even higher than Ye QingChen! The formation of these three individuals could be described as luxurious!

Ye QingChen took off the wine gourd on his back and laughed, ”Over the past half a year, little brother's name resounded in the entire continent and this elder brother is extremely gratified . Let me offer you a toast! A pity that we do not have Man's Blood with us . ”

Ling Tian's brows furrowed and could not understand the intentions of the three in front of him . Carefully, he probed, ”My life was almost lost in the process and it was truly a miserable half year . I am not worthy of a toast from big brother . ”

Ye QingChen smiled and before he could say a thing, the short woodcutter dressed man pointed at Ling Tian and roared, ”Ling Tian, where is Justice? Rumors are spreading all across the world that you have killed him . Is that true?!”

Ling Tian was stunned for a moment and understood the intentions of these three individuals . It turns out that the rumors which he had spread had created such a huge trouble for himself . The other two individuals must definitely be the experts of Beyond Heavens as well . If the three of them were to join hands to deal with him, it would definitely be troublesome for him as well .

”May I ask senior for your name?” Ling Tian smiled and looked at the woodcutter . Despite a smile being on his face, his eyes was filled with calmness .