Disgraceful Lin Langtian

"Brother Langtian!"

Wang Yan's sudden call drew the attention of all the experts who had entered the hall, especially those from the Wang Clan and the Lin Clan.

Lin Ke'er looked at Wang Pan standing beside Wang Yan, then followed Wang Pan's gaze to Lin Dong. Without hesitation, she waved her hand and led the Lin Clan members straight toward Lin Dong.

Hearing this, Lin Langtian turned to look at Wang Yan, his gaze carrying a trace of cold displeasure.

"Wang Yan, what is it this time?"

In an extremely foul mood, Lin Langtian did not bother to be polite. Wang Yan, however, did not seem to mind much.

"It's nothing major. I merely heard that Brother Langtian commands the Lin Clan Enforcement Team, so I'd like to ask you to render a judgment."

As Wang Yan spoke, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes. He turned to Lin Dong, who stood beside Lin Ke'er, crossed his arms over his chest, and spoke with a faint smile.

"Earlier, in the struggle for a treasure, this Lin Dong actually ambushed Wang Pan and forcibly snatched away the spiritual treasure Wang Pan had acquired. Still, Wang Pan was careless himself, so he has no one else to blame. For the Sword Saint's sake, my Wang Clan can let this matter go."

Lin Ke'er, Lin Chen, and the others standing beside Lin Dong lifted their heads proudly at Wang Yan's words. The way they looked at Wang Pan also carried a trace of disdain.

This was the confidence their Young Clan Leader gave them. So long as the Young Clan Leader was here, even without saying a word, the Wang Clan had to obediently tuck its tail between its legs.

Yet after hearing Wang Yan's words, Lin Dong showed no delight. Instead, his heart sank slightly.

"However, this boy was far too vicious. Snatching Wang Pan's treasure would have been one thing, but he even destroyed Wang Pan's own spiritual treasure. Brother Langtian, can you give my Wang Clan an explanation for this?"

Lin Langtian did not reply at once. Instead, he turned toward Lin Dong, a trace of coldness in his eyes. Already disliking Lin Dong, he immediately asked in a cold voice.

"You are also a member of my Lin Clan?"

"A member of a branch family would not dare presume so highly!"

Lin Dong fired back directly. He already had a grudge against Lin Langtian, and at this moment, he found Lin Langtian's lofty tone even more detestable.

Willow Eyebrows beside them furrowed slightly. Seeing that the atmosphere was turning sour, she immediately stepped forward and said to Lin Langtian.

"Brother Langtian, although Lin Dong is from a branch family, he is still a member of our Lin Clan. Besides, even if that spiritual treasure had not been seized by Lin Dong first, what if he had taken it from your hands? In a fight over spiritual treasures, if you are too weak, do you need to find someone else to stand up for you? Then I'll tell the Young Clan Leader later that my spiritual treasure was also destroyed by you, Wang Yan. Should you compensate me with your Great Luo Golden Spear too?"

The moment Lin Ke'er spoke, Wang Yan's expression changed. He dared speak to Lin Langtian this way because he knew what kind of person Lin Langtian was. That fellow did not care whether someone belonged to the Lin Clan or not—as long as he felt he had saved face, that was enough.

But the person currently in seclusion was different. If he truly came to settle the score, Wang Yan did not think a single Great Luo Golden Spear would be enough to resolve it.

With that thought, Wang Yan could not help glaring angrily at Wang Pan. This fool had actually deceived him. Wang Pan grew somewhat guilty under Wang Yan's glare, and his eyes began to dart away.

However, at that moment, Lin Langtian suddenly spoke.

"How could my Lin Clan be so unreasonable as to use our power to oppress others? Since Lin Dong was in the wrong, I shall make the decision for him. He will return the spiritual treasure to Wang Pan and apologize to him. Then this matter will be put to rest!"

"Brother Langtian..."

Just as Lin Ke'er was about to continue, Lin Xue tugged at her and gave her a meaningful look. Quite a few people in the Lin Clan knew just how deeply Lin Langtian resented the title "Young Clan Leader." Would Lin Ke'er not be directly provoking him by bringing it up?

After stopping Lin Ke'er, Lin Xue also whispered to Lin Dong.

"Lin Dong, give the spiritual treasure to Wang Pan for now. We'll settle this debt later! Things belonging to our Lin Clan are not so easily taken!"

Lin Xue was considering Lin Dong's interests as well. Whether they were from the main family or a branch family, looking down on one another was an internal matter of the Lin Clan. At the very least, before outsiders, they were all still Lin.

However, Lin Xue had clearly underestimated Lin Dong's pride. She also did not know of the grudge between Lin Dong and Lin Langtian. If it had been someone else, Lin Dong might have listened to Lin Xue's advice, stepped back for the moment, and settled things afterward.

But before Lin Langtian, Lin Dong did not want to bow his head in the slightest!

Creak!

Lin Dong's face remained expressionless. He merely raised his head and stared coldly at Lin Langtian, his eyes bloodshot as he said in an icy voice.

"What a fine decision!"

"Hm? You dare disobey me?"

Lin Langtian's expression immediately changed. He had already hated the look in Lin Dong's eyes, and he had just been provoked by Lin Xuan. Now Lin Dong actually dared to publicly shame him. Lin Langtian, who had always cared greatly about face, flew into a rage on the spot.

"I command the Lin Clan Enforcement Team. On the strength of those words alone, I can seize you and take you back to the Clan Ancestral Hall to suffer the clan's punishment!"

As Lin Langtian spoke, he took a step forward. The immense aura of the Qi Creation Realm pressed directly onto Lin Dong's shoulders, forcing Lin Dong's knees to bend.

Seeing Lin Dong buckle under the pressure, a flash of arrogance crossed Lin Langtian's cold face. He spoke coldly once more.

"I'll say it one more time. Will you do as I say or not?"

Lin Ke'er, Lin Chen, Lin Xue, and the others all looked anxious, their eyes filled with anger as they stared at Lin Langtian. Lin Chen could not help speaking up.

"Brother Langtian, no matter what, Lin Dong is still a member of our Lin Clan. Fine if you refuse to help him, but why are you standing up for the Wang Clan instead?"

Last time, Lin Langtian had stood idly by, allowing Wang Pan and the others from the Wang Clan to humiliate Lin Chen's group viciously. This time, Lin Chen truly could not stand it any longer, and his voice carried a questioning tone.

"Are you telling me what to do?"

Lin Langtian's tone turned cold, and his aura swept through the entire hall. He seemed ready to attack Lin Chen as well, causing Lin Ke'er and Lin Xue's expressions to change.

Wang Yan, standing nearby, watched the scene with a smile. Qin Shi, however, merely shook his head lightly. He clearly found Lin Langtian's actions somewhat contemptible, but he did not speak.

Looking at Lin Ke'er and the others standing together, Lin Langtian's expression grew increasingly grim. Scarlet killing intent even flickered in his eyes, making Lin Ke'er and the others' faces change abruptly.

But in the next instant, the pressure bearing down on everyone suddenly eased. Ling Qingzhu, who had remained silent all this time, instinctively turned her head—only to discover that Lin Xuan had completely vanished.