Chapter 84: The Knockout (1/2)

Chapter 84: The Knockout

Translator: Alsey/Sophie wang Editor: - -

TheTian Nan’s rise, Ling Xian had thought of a trap

Of course, the term ‘trap’ was not entirely accurate, better to be replaced with ‘strategy’

According to his current status, both inside and outside of the Ling Clan, Ling Xian’s presence wasTian Nan to hand over his daughter inXian would be using his stature for personal gain Even if Ling Hu did marry into that family, he’d still be looked down on

On a different note, Ling Xian was about to depart for a long ti Hu would be vulnerable to retaliation

But Ling Tian Jiao was second-in-co Xian and beco Hu would be protected even during Ling Xian’s absence

It was for this purpose Ling Xian pretended to be angered by their connection His intention was to place the bla Tian Jiao and that it was his duty to keep his protégé’s ego in the right place

If not for this reason, Ling Xian couldn’t possibly lash out at Ling Tian Jiao asMaster is ned relief He couldn’t fathos One moment, the sun was up, and all ell, and the next, hail and lightning stor Xian, whose century-long life inside the Fantasy had ies, this dilery before and therefore lostXian smiled slyly

“No, no, it is co such a character rise through the ranks He has so offended the Young Master I a Tian Jiao shook his hands and head uncoordinatedly in a hurry The , the Heaven’s Favorite, was apologizing to him, this show of humility had put hi Xian threw hiain andHu is sive per certain levels of force But he is the right-hand man of the Clan Leader’s brother, so obviously I can’t insist on forcing hie”

The words wereTian Jiao

Predictably, Ling Tian Jiao slapped his chest and said, “Do not fright Young Master, I shall uidance, he will listen tofor you to say this

Ling Xian feigned excitement, then hesitation He continued, “But my circu Tian Nan would consider this as forcing his daughter’s hand, and negatively affect the relationshi+p between the couple”

“Young Master can rest assured When we go in, you speak your intention, and I’ll speakTian Nan will have no reason to refuse” Ling Tian Jiao replied confidently, coy

“That would be best, I give you thanks in advance” Ling Xian s Tian Jiao help hiave him co Master,” Ling Tian Jiao said ecstatically This request was of no obstacle to hio in then I’ll leave it to you” Ling Xian laughed and led the way to Ling Tian Nan’s house

Ling Hu was beyond confused at this puzzling exchange But that was not important to him His focus was solely on the outco Hu’sXian a glance of ad Tian Jiao had caught this glance, and suddenly he too understood

Spectators always see things for what they are Ling Hu’sXian’s intentions thehi Tian Jiao was oblivious to this trap until he intercepted this glance

[They call me the bishop of tactics They say my wisdom is unparalleled in this house But today, I accept defeat at the hands of a 15-year-old] Ling Tian Jiao let out an unconscious sneer Instead of fury, he sensed a tiny bit of fear for this youth whose depth had succeeded in deceiving hi Xian’s bravery, then expanded in his stature And now, there was a new dimension to this fear – this previously undetected ence

Members of the Taoism Community mature much faster thanXian’s age should not possess depth he had just showcased Ling Tian Jiao had never seen a character this co Xian has had a life of a century-old elder

There had been and will never be anyone like him

“Already boarded the pirate shi+p, what else is there to do but dance with the pirates too?” Ling Tian Jiao sighed heavily He had already slapped his chest and made his promise, he couldn’t possibly retreat now Perhaps if he tried, Ling Xian would end his life with a flick of a finger