The Leng Family's Son-in-Law

Leng Yuanting had no reason to intervene for Zhu Ping'an, a stranger. But Zhu Ping'an was his son-in-law, and that gave Leng Yuanting plenty of reason to step in!

If he saved Zhu Ping'an, his Leng Family would gain a son-in-law who possessed the legacy of a Starry Sky Ancient Saint. The benefits went without saying.

Besides, Leng Yuanting was saving his own son-in-law and making sure his grandson wouldn't be born without a father. It was perfectly reasonable, both emotionally and morally.

Even if the matter went all the way up the chain, he'd still be in the right!

Mr. Cheng had never imagined anyone would dare attack him. Caught off guard as Leng Yuanting charged at him like a ferocious tiger, he was sent flying and slammed heavily into a pile of rocks.

"Dear son-in-law, are you badly hurt?"

Leng Yuanting hurriedly examined Zhu Ping'an. Once he saw that although the injuries were serious, they were all treatable, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Leng! Yuan! Ting!"

Mr. Cheng's voice rang out, icy and murderous.

"You dare make an enemy of me? Are you trying to wipe out the entire Leng Family?"

"Our Leng Family is small and insignificant, so naturally we wouldn't dare make an enemy of you, Mr. Cheng. But Zhu Ping'an is our son-in-law. During this disturbance in the Secret Realm of Star Gazing, he saved so many College Entrance Examination candidates and deserves the greatest credit! Yet you're trying to harm him for your own selfish reasons. Isn't that a little unreasonable?"

Leng Yuanting gave a simple-minded grin. He might have looked big and burly, but his mind was remarkably sharp. In just a few words, he left Mr. Cheng speechless.

"The legacy of the Starry Sky Ancient Saint is of the utmost importance. What's wrong with me asking him to let me safeguard it?" Mr. Cheng rebuked him angrily.

Leng Yuanting curled his lip. "Mr. Cheng, you've entered the Secret Realm of Star Gazing before, but the Starry Sky Ancient Saint didn't pass his legacy to you. Zhu Ping'an entered for the first time, and the Saint gave it to him. Why do you think that is? Doesn't it prove that the venerable Starry Sky Ancient Saint believed Zhu Ping'an was the best person to inherit it?"

Mr. Cheng fell silent for a moment. Then a terrifying aura erupted from his small body.

"Leng Yuanting, so what if you can make it sound convincing? In this world, the strongest fist has the final say. I said the legacy of the Starry Sky Ancient Saint must be placed in my custody!"

"Fuck! You really have no shame, you piece of shit!" Leng Yuanting cursed, his expression turning grave.

Though he was a peak Sixth Rank Martial Artist, only one step away from reaching the Seventh Rank, he was clearly outmatched by a true Seventh Rank Martial Artist like Mr. Cheng.

"Mr. Cheng, I also think Leng Yuanting has a point. Please think carefully before you act!" Lin Zhao stepped forward.

"You want me to think carefully? You think you can make me?" Mr. Cheng roared, launching a vicious attack with every move.

Leng Yuanting and Lin Zhao had no choice but to fight back. Under Mr. Cheng's furious assault, they could barely hold their ground.

"Heavenly Sha Child Skill!"

Mr. Cheng gave a cold shout. Terrifying Killing Intent poured out of him, sending a chill through everyone's body.

It was this powerful technique that kept Mr. Cheng's body looking like that of a seven- or eight-year-old.

"Fuck! He's even using the Heavenly Sha Child Skill! Lin Zhao, no more holding back. This bastard really wants to kill us!" Leng Yuanting cried out in shock and fury.

Lin Zhao nodded and drew his sword. Strange purple flames instantly blazed along its blade.

"Purple Nightmare Slash!"

"Profound Ice Dragon Soar!" Leng Yuanting also unleashed his full strength. A terrifying ice dragon shot into the sky, roaring as it charged toward Mr. Cheng.

Faced with the two men's full-powered attacks, Mr. Cheng didn't look the least bit flustered.

"Heavenly Sha Destroying World Palm!"

Mr. Cheng circulated his Killing Intent and struck out with a single palm. The combined attack from Lin Zhao and Leng Yuanting crumbled beneath it, and both men were injured on the spot and sent flying.

"Hmph! You overestimate yourselves!" Mr. Cheng looked at them with a cold smile.

Just as Leng Yuanting and Lin Zhao were about to hit the ground, two withered, aged hands caught them firmly, one on either side.

Lin Zhao turned his head, and delight immediately appeared on his face.

"Old Yin! Old Yang!"

The newcomers were the Yin and Yang Elders, who had taught Zhu Ping'an before the College Entrance Examination. The moment Lin Zhao realized something was wrong, he had notified them.

"Ke ke ke, Cheng Fengzhong, it seems the older you get, the more you shrink—not just in stature, but in spirit too! Picking on a College Entrance Examination candidate here? I can't believe I was born in the same era as you. It's downright embarrassing!" Old Yin opened by taunting Mr. Cheng.

Mr. Cheng's face darkened. "I wondered where you two old fossils had run off to. Turns out you've been hiding in this godforsaken place. Why come out now? Why not stay hidden and enjoy your retirement?"

"What can I say? Some people are bullying the younger generation, and I can't stand seeing the strong bully the weak. I had to come out and do something about it." Old Yang spoke up.

"Good, good! Very good!" Mr. Cheng ground his teeth. "I'll remember this!"

Seeing the Yin and Yang Elders appear, Mr. Cheng understood that he wouldn't succeed today.

Though Old Yin and Old Yang were both peak Sixth Rank Martial Artists, just like Leng Yuanting, their cultivation techniques complemented each other perfectly. Once they joined forces, even an ordinary Seventh Rank Martial Artist was no match for them.

Before leaving, Mr. Cheng shot Zhu Ping'an a chilling glare. Zhu Ping'an fearlessly glared right back.

After Mr. Cheng left, everyone finally let out the breath they'd been holding.

"Damn it, that bastard has no shame! He really tried to steal it by force!" Leng Yuanting cursed scornfully.

"Alas, I'm afraid this matter won't be so easy to put behind us." Lin Zhao sighed. No one understood Mr. Cheng's influence better than he did. Having offended him, they would likely have a hard time settling things today.

"Mayor, could you find my family a safe place? I'm afraid Mr. Cheng might go after them!" Zhu Ping'an said, forcing himself to speak.

"Little Ping'an, don't worry. As long as we're in Green City, your parents will be perfectly safe." Old Yang offered Zhu Ping'an some reassurance. "It's you we should be worried about. Now that the College Entrance Examination is over, you'll definitely go to another city for university. If that man surnamed Cheng decides to come after you then..."

Old Yang didn't finish. Worry filled his brows and eyes.

"Don't worry, Old Yang. I understand. I'll be extra careful!" Zhu Ping'an nodded.

"Don't worry. You're the Leng Family's son-in-law. Do you think my Leng Family would just leave you to fend for yourself?" Leng Yuanting said, giving Zhu Ping'an a hearty slap on the shoulder.

"Huh? The Leng Family's son-in-law?" Zhu Ping'an looked bewildered. Mr. Cheng had just knocked him so hard that he'd seen stars; he had no idea what had happened.

Leng Yuanting's expression immediately darkened.

"What do you mean, playing dumb? You got my daughter pregnant, and now you don't want to take responsibility? Think I won't chop you into pieces and feed you to the dogs?"