Wedding

Since Lin Zhentian had advanced to the Lesser Yuan Dan Stage, the Lin Family no longer remained purely on the defensive. They secretly sent several scouts back to Qingyang Town to gather intelligence on the Lei and Xie Families.

Furthermore, the Lin Family contacted Mad Saber Martial Hall to discuss cooperation. Because of the Lei and Xie Families, the relationship between the two sides had been fairly good. Mad Saber Martial Hall did not reject the proposal outright, though they remained somewhat hesitant. After all, if they truly came to blows, the losses would not be small.

However, that hesitation immediately vanished once they learned that Lin Zhentian had entered the Lesser Yuan Dan Stage and that Xie Qian had long since been killed by Lin Changqiang.

Yet not long after the two sides finished discussing their alliance, an invitation from the Lei and Xie Families was suddenly delivered to Ironwood Manor...

Inside a hall at Ironwood Manor, a red invitation lay quietly on the table.

"Why would the Lei and Xie Families suddenly send us an invitation? And it's even a wedding invitation for Lei Li and Xie Yingying?" Lin Xiao frowned. The two sides were now like fire and water; they would probably start fighting the moment they met. Why would they invite them?

"Who cares? They definitely intend to harm our Lin Family." Lin Changqiang chuckled. The Lei Family's confidence amounted to nothing more than Lei Bao, who had just broken through to the Lesser Yuan Dan Stage, and a Talisman Master. "We were just about to hit them, and they offered us their faces. Talk about getting a pillow just when you're sleepy."

"The Lei and Xie Families have made quite a grand move this time. They not only sent invitations to our Lin Family, but also to every somewhat notable force within a hundred miles of Qingyang Town." Lin Zhentian took a sip of tea and sneered. "They probably want to unite completely, use their power to pressure others, and force everyone else to side with them."

"Father, then should we go or not?"

"Go. Of course we're going!" Lin Zhentian said decisively. "One Yuan Dan Stage expert, five Heavenly Origin Stage experts, plus Mad Saber Martial Hall's four Heavenly Origin Stage experts. Even if the Lei and Xie Families join forces, what can they do?"

Hearing this, confident smiles appeared on everyone's faces.

"Pass down the order. Assemble our forces. In two days, we will attend the Lei Family's banquet!"

Two days later.

The Lei Family estate bustled with voices, while drums and gongs thundered. Forces came and went in an endless stream, and congratulatory laughter rang out without pause.

As the two families with the deepest foundations in Qingyang Town, the Lei and Xie Families' wedding banquet was indeed quite grand.

"The Lin Family has arrived!"

A servant shouted loudly. The lively courtyard immediately fell silent as countless gazes turned toward the entrance. More than a hundred fine horses came galloping in amid rumbling hooves, finally stopping neatly outside the Lei Family gates. The dense mass of riders blocked more than half the road, their presence imposing.

"It's the Lin Family! How dare they come?"

"The Lei and Xie Families have long been at odds with the Lin Family. Looks like there'll be a good show today."

"The Lei Family dared to invite them, and the Lin Family dared to come. It seems both sides have something to rely on."

The crowd's gazes shifted back and forth between the Lin and Lei Families as they whispered among themselves. Some forces that had once been on fairly good terms with the Lin Family hesitated to step forward, afraid of displeasing the Lei and Xie Families.

The Lin Family members did not care much about these people. Since they could follow the wind and side with the Lei Family today, they would do the same for the Lin Family in the future.

"Old Master Lin truly remains vigorous despite his age." Within the Lei Family estate, a figure quickly emerged from the crowd's embrace. He glanced over the Lin Family's large force and said with a smile, "For the Lin Family to honor us by attending the wedding banquet of the Lei and Xie Families, Lei Pi offers his thanks in advance."

"Spare me the pleasantries. This old man knows you'd love nothing more than to see me dead." Lin Zhentian glanced at him and casually waved a hand, showing no intention of giving him any face.

Although the other side had attacked Lin Dong two against one and still gotten one of their own killed, the old man held grudges well.

Lei Pi's eye twitched slightly, and his smile vanished. "Old Master Lin, there are not many seats left in the courtyard, so please have these people remain outside."

"A mighty Lei Family, yet you're so poor you can't even afford a few tables?" Lin Changqiang raised a brow. He casually took out something and tossed it to Lei Pi, saying with a grin, "Here, take this Yang Yuan Stone and buy some good tables. Keep the rest as a reward from yours truly~"

"Exactly. Don't tell me your Lei Family is afraid we'll cause trouble?" Lin Dong chimed in with a smile, then looked at Lei Pi with concern. "Have you recovered from your injuries last time? You didn't suffer any lasting effects, did you?"

Lei Pi's face immediately darkened upon hearing them. He tightly clenched the Yang Yuan Stone in his hand and glared viciously at the two of them like a hungry wolf ready to choose its prey.

Lin Zhentian suddenly stepped forward and stood before Lei Pi without saying a word. Yet Lei Pi's breathing stalled in fright, and he involuntarily took two steps back.

After frightening Lei Pi back, Lin Zhentian glanced at him, then waved his hand. The hundred-plus figures behind him dispersed and concealed themselves in the shadows. Though these forces could only remain scattered outside, they could rush into the Lei Family estate at the fastest speed once a signal was given.

"Please!"

Only after seeing Lin Zhentian dismiss his men did Lei Pi breathe a sigh of relief and hurriedly move aside from the gates.

Seeing this, Lin Zhentian nodded to the others and strode into the Lei Family estate first, with Lin Changqiang and the others following close behind.

Within the Lei Family estate stood a hall as broad as a Plaza. It was exceptionally lively at the moment, packed with people and filled with laughter and cheer.

Amid countless astonished stares, the Lin Family group casually found a place and calmly took their seats.

Almost everyone in the hall noticed the Lin Family, but most pretended not to see them and did not dare come over to greet them.

The Lei and Xie Families were at the height of their power now. Anyone who dared befriend the Lin Family would offend both families at once, so some felt it was not worthwhile, while others simply did not dare.

Thus, despite the hall having been nearly full, an empty area suddenly appeared around them. Lin Changqiang and the others did not care in the slightest.

Not long afterward, another commotion rose outside the hall. Then, under the guests' stunned gazes, a group marched directly toward the Lin Family.

"Old Master Lin, it's been a long time." After seeing Lin Zhentian, Luo Cheng smiled and clasped his hands in greeting, though his heart trembled slightly. He could sense a faint pressure from Lin Zhentian's body. It seemed the latter really had broken through to the Lesser Yuan Dan Stage.

Naturally, Lin Zhentian did not put on airs. He smiled and began conversing with Luo Cheng, while the people from Mad Saber Martial Hall took advantage of the empty seats beside them.

A few minutes later, a burst of clamor came from outside. Then Lei Bao, dressed in black and wearing a smile, led the forces of the Lei and Xie Families inside.

**Ding! Congratulations, Host, for triggering the Side Quest—Boss of Qingyang Town: The Lei and Xie Families harbor malicious intentions and seek to use this opportunity to completely eliminate the Lin Family and Mad Saber Martial Hall. Host, you must eradicate these treacherous villains!**

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