"Brother Lin Langtian, Lin Dong is still a member of our Lin Clan. How can we..."
Behind Lin Langtian, Lin Ke'er, who stood beside Elder Tao, said anxiously.
"Step back. This is none of your business."
Lin Langtian cast Lin Ke'er an indifferent glance. The lovely young woman felt a chill in her heart and lowered her head instinctively.
"Lin Dong, by my usual standards, I have never considered the lowly members of branch families to be members of the Lin Clan. But today, I will make an exception for you. Seeing as you barely have some connection to the Lin Clan, I will decide this matter for you."
"As long as you return that Spirit Treasure to brother Wang and kneel to apologize to him, I can have brother Wang let this matter go."
Lin Langtian pretended to ponder for a moment before smiling faintly.
He had deliberately made the conditions harsher. Lin Dong had achieved success at such a young age and would certainly not agree to such demands. Then, he could strike and take the chance to kill this branch family brat who had dared offend his authority.
As soon as Lin Langtian said this, soft murmurs immediately arose within the hall.
Everyone knew that among the four great families of the Great Yan Dynasty, the Wang Clan acted with the greatest arrogance and tyranny. The matter of the Spirit Treasure that Wang Pan had mentioned was most likely just an excuse to snatch it by force.
Yet Lin Langtian, a powerful member of the Lin Clan, not only refused to uphold justice for a clansman, but even deliberately made things difficult for him. He was far too eager to side with outsiders.
Ling Qingzhu's beautiful eyes flickered as she casually glanced at Lin Dong.
"Trade the