Intervention

Qi Hao saw that Jiang Ming was targeting him at every turn, seemingly with some hidden meaning. His gaze then fell on Tian Ling'er, who had laughed just moments ago, and upon seeing the Amber Silk Ribbon coiled around her waist, his eyes lit up. Ignoring Jiang Ming, he shamelessly smiled at Tian Ling'er. "This young lady must be the renowned Junior Sister Tian Ling'er?"

Tian Ling'er was surprised. "How did you know who I am?"

Seeing this, Jiang Ming muttered softly, "What nonsense. It's not like he's deaf—I was just talking to you, Junior Sister."

Though Jiang Ming spoke quietly, everyone present possessed exceptional hearing, and naturally they all heard him. Qi Hao's face changed drastically, as bitter as if he had swallowed a bitter melon. Tian Buyi and Su Ru looked at Jiang Ming with faintly amused expressions. From the way Jiang Ming had targeted Qi Hao from the start, they finally understood both Jiang Ming's intentions and Qi Hao's motives. Their faces darkened, their expressions intimidating.

Tian Ling'er was also startled by her Seventh Senior Brother's muttering. Innocent as she was, she still did not understand why he kept targeting the handsome, tall, white-robed Senior Brother Qi Hao.

The atmosphere turned awkward and silent. Su Ru, who had initially held a somewhat favorable impression of Qi Hao, also darkened in expression. She glanced at Tian Buyi, and their eyes met. Then they both fell silent and said nothing more. Seeing her parents and Seventh Senior Brother all wearing cold expressions, Tian Ling'er did not dare speak again either, merely lowering her head in silence.

Qi Hao had originally intended to take the chance to give Tian Ling'er a gift, but Jiang Ming's repeated mockery thoroughly ruined that plan. Wearing a bitter expression, he wished he could leave Da Zhu Peak immediately. But Lin Jingyu was still reminiscing with an old friend, so it was not convenient for him to depart.

The silent scene was suddenly interrupted by a cry of "Ow!"

Everyone looked over and saw a figure tumble in from outside the hall, hitting the floor with a thud and rolling several times. He was covered in dust and looked utterly miserable. Upon closer inspection, the figure was Zhang Xiao Fan, who had been catching up with Lin Jingyu.

The people of Da Zhu Peak all changed expression at Zhang Xiao Fan's sorry state. Tian Ling'er, who had always been closest to him, hurried over, helped him up, and anxiously asked, "Xiao Fan, what happened?"

Zhang Xiao Fan was dazed from the fall, but he still said to Tian Ling'er, "N-Nothing. I'm fine."

At that moment, Lin Jingyu hurried in from outside, looking tense and anxious. He truly had not meant to hurt Zhang Xiao Fan. Seeing him being helped up, he quickly said, "Xiao Fan, are you all right? I lost control for a moment..."

"Why are you bullying him?" Upon hearing Lin Jingyu's words, Tian Ling'er understood that he had injured her junior brother Zhang Xiao Fan. Anger surged within her. With a hand seal, rosy light flashed, and the Amber Silk Ribbon rose into the air. With a sharp whoosh, it shot toward Lin Jingyu.

Su Ru and Qi Hao's expressions changed drastically, and they hurriedly shouted, "Stop!"

Lin Jingyu did not panic at the sight. He formed a sword seal, and a green immortal sword rose into the air. Green radiance surged skyward, instantly enveloping his entire body. A dragon's roar echoed throughout Shou Jing Hall. Not only did the green light withstand the fierce waves of rosy radiance from the Amber Silk Ribbon, it also cast every face in Shou Jing Hall a jade-green hue.

Seeing this, Tian Buyi could not help snorting coldly at Qi Hao. "So it's the Dragon Slaying Sword. Cang Song is certainly generous."

Seeing Lin Jingyu use the Dragon Slaying Sword to defend himself, Qi Hao relaxed. He knew Lin Jingyu would surely be fine, so he replied with a smile, "My master once said that Junior Brother possesses extraordinary talent and is destined for greatness. It is only right that he be cultivated with care."

Tian Buyi's expression became even uglier. Zhang Xiao Fan had just been injured by Lin Jingyu, which had already displeased him. Now, hearing Qi Hao's words, he could only snort and turn away.

When Tian Ling'er saw her attack casually blocked by Lin Jingyu, her expression changed and her anger flared even hotter. She had to properly vent Xiao Fan's grievances for him. Her body slowly rose into the air, her hands crossing before her chest as she formed orchid fingers. She shouted, "Binding God!"

The moment Tian Ling'er's voice fell, the originally three-foot-long Amber Silk Ribbon flew before her. Rosy light blazed brilliantly as it expanded with the wind, swelling several times over in an instant. It immediately suppressed the green light of the Dragon Slaying Sword. Moments later, it transformed into countless silk cords and rushed toward Lin Jingyu, surrounding him in their midst.

Su Ru shouted loudly, intending to stop Tian Ling'er, but Tian Ling'er and Lin Jingyu had already fought themselves into a temper. How could they possibly stop so easily?

Red light filled the hall as Tian Ling'er's Binding God wrapped Lin Jingyu so tightly that not a drop of air could pass through, making him look like a red rice dumpling.

Zhang Xiao Fan was stunned by his senior sister Tian Ling'er's strength. When had he ever seen this side of her? Thinking that she was venting his anger for him, warmth rose in his heart.

Seeing this, Jiang Ming hurriedly looked at Su Ru, rose to his feet, and said, "I'll go stop Junior Sister."

Before his words had even faded, a gap suddenly appeared in the originally impenetrable red silk. A streak of green light flashed forth—it was Lin Jingyu, wielding the Dragon Slaying Sword as one with the blade, breaking out to attack. Green radiance flared as he shot toward Tian Ling'er at extreme speed.

Tian Ling'er hurriedly controlled the red silk. Countless strands before her formed several barriers in an attempt to stop Lin Jingyu. Yet, carried by an unstoppable momentum, Lin Jingyu pierced through barrier after barrier. Just as he was about to strike Tian Ling'er—

Bang...

Crack...

A sword aura flashed past. The ice wall was pierced through, and the Dragon Slaying Sword was knocked back by the recoil. Lin Jingyu was greatly startled and looked up, only to see that an ice wall had suddenly appeared before him, with a large hole in its center.

It turned out that Jiang Ming, who had reached Tian Ling'er's side in an instant, had sent a sword aura toward the rapidly approaching Dragon Slaying Sword. Fearing that his junior brother would be hurt, Qi Hao had also rushed before Lin Jingyu and cast an ice wall in front of them, intending to block Jiang Ming and his junior brother. He had never expected a single sword aura from Jiang Ming to pierce through his ice wall and knock the Dragon Slaying Sword back.

Everyone present was stunned, their faces full of shock. Qi Hao had not expected Da Zhu Peak's seventh disciple, who was so sharp-tongued, to be this powerful. Su Ru and Tian Buyi had not expected Old Seven to so easily break through the attacks of Qi Hao and Lin Jingyu.

The uncontrolled magic treasures flew back to their owners. Lin Jingyu was pulled aside by Qi Hao, who had appeared at his side. Tian Ling'er, pale-faced, was pulled behind Jiang Ming, then caught in Su Ru's arms with her sharp eyes.

Shou Jing Hall fell silent once more.

Thanks to everyone who voted with recommendation tickets. Some readers previously mentioned the issue with the point of view; that was an oversight on Jiu Si's part. It has begun to be corrected in later chapters. Many thanks!