Chapter 53 Showing No Mercy...

Chapter Fifty-Three: Showing No Mercy. The Shen family was bustling with activity, and it became even more lively after the arena competition began. Although Ling Hao had been invited, there were also many senior figures from the martial arts world present, so she didn't attract much attention.

Originally, it seemed that Shen Bijun wanted to talk to her, but Lian Chengbi rushed back from outside, so she could only go and accompany her husband.

So this is Lian Chengbi. No wonder he's one of the Six Gentlemen of the Martial World, and considered the leader of them all; he certainly has an extraordinary air about him. Wait, she seems to remember that one of the Six Gentlemen of the Martial World was a lecherous thief, but she's forgotten who it was. Come to think of it, aren't most people called gentlemen destined for trouble? Like the Gentleman's Sword?

Hmm, has she discovered some pattern? Linghao sat up straight, her eyes sparkling.

Shen Bijun, standing in the crowd, glanced back at Ling Hao and noticed her bright eyes fixed on the arena. He couldn't help but feel a little puzzled. The two fighters on the arena were actually quite mediocre, and they might even have secretly planned their moves to gain attention. They looked flashy, but were actually quite useless.

Could it be that Linghao would treat such a person differently? Shen Bijun didn't quite understand.

"Bi Jun, what are you looking at?" Lian Chengbi followed Shen Bi Jun's gaze and saw a woman with outstanding appearance. However, what caught his eye first was her sword and the hand holding it, so he couldn't help but take a second look.

Shen Bijun smiled and said, "Then what are you looking at?"

Lian Chengbi withdrew his gaze. "Her hands are quite good; it seems her swordsmanship is also quite good."

Shen Bijun said, "She is Ling Hao, who has recently gained fame in the martial arts world."

"Oh? The successor of the Dugu Nine Swords? Quite promising at such a young age." Lian Chengbi glanced at Ling Hao a couple more times, thinking that it would be great if he had the chance to see her swordsmanship. The Dugu Nine Swords had long been famous in the martial arts world, and anyone who practiced this sword was no nobody, including the previous successor, Feng Qingyang.

After the internal strife within the Huashan Sect, Feng Qingyang disappeared without a trace, and everyone assumed he was dead. Unexpectedly, a successor emerged more than a decade later. Indeed, in the world of martial arts, no one can predict what will happen next.

Seeing Lian Chengbi's words full of praise for Ling Hao, Shen Bijun's eyes dimmed slightly. If she could, she also wanted to become someone like Ling Hao, capable of standing on her own, to support the Shen family. She wanted to be Shen Bijun, not the eldest daughter of the Shen family, not the young mistress of Wugou Manor, and certainly not Madam Lian.

Lian Chengbi noticed that Shen Bijun seemed lost in thought, her expression somewhat frozen. Ever since their marriage, she had always been like this, seemingly very close to him, yet also very far away; he could never truly grasp the real her.

"Master Lian and Madam Lian are truly a perfect match, a match made in heaven."

She didn't want to be just Madam Lian. Shen Bijun sighed softly in his heart.

Was it a match made in heaven? Perhaps she didn't think so. Lian Chengbi sighed inwardly.

Regardless of what Lian Chengbi and Shen Bijun were thinking, the smiles on their faces never changed. They seemed affectionate and in sync, but only they themselves knew the truth behind it all.

"The leader of the Huashan Sect and his disciples have arrived!"

Upon hearing this, Ling Hao immediately stood up. She had finally waited for this moment!

Seeing Ling Hao stand up, those who had been secretly observing her looked in the direction of her gaze and saw Yue Buqun leading several disciples in. Then they suddenly remembered that Ling Hao was Feng Qingyang's disciple, meaning she was a disciple of the Sword Sect of the Huashan Sect. And nowadays, the Huashan Sect was entirely composed of Qi Sect disciples.

In other words, they're about to cause trouble! Thinking this, everyone's eyes lit up. Today's arena match was rather boring; those with real skill were too proud to fight, they were just watching others show off.

Now that things are getting interesting, how could they not find it interesting? Well, that's a bit of a mouthful, but that's the gist of it.

She looked at him, and they looked at her and then at him, creating an awkward atmosphere in the usually lively Shen family compound. Yue Buqun noticed this as well, and he found the person whose brilliance could not be hidden even in the crowd: Ling Hao.

Ling Hao, originally named Linghu Hao, was supposed to be Yue Buqun's disciple, a disciple of the Qi Sect. However, he was taken away by Feng Qingyang and became his disciple, even disguising himself as a woman. This was truly an insult to scholarship, and he would never have such a shameless disciple who betrayed his sect.

Despite trying hard to control his expression, Yue Buqun couldn't help but darken his face when he saw Ling Hao.

Seeing him like this, everyone present found the situation even more interesting.

Yue Lingshan also saw Linghu Chong. She reached out and tugged at his sleeve, winking at him. See? See? I told you, Senior Brother is still alive! I just don't know why he's dressed as a woman and has become someone else's disciple.

Linghu Chong winked at Yue Buqun. "Of course I believe you, Junior Sister. I knew Senior Brother wasn't dead."

The two men exchanged glances behind Yue Buqun's back, but dared not utter a word. They had mentioned on the way that Ling Hao had been severely reprimanded and even punished by him, and they dared not mention Ling Hao's name again.

Although they didn't understand why their master/father was unwilling to mention their eldest brother, they still discussed the matter privately. And when Yue Buqun was around, they would exchange knowing glances like this.

Yue Buqun noticed that everyone present was looking at him and Ling Hao, and his expression turned somewhat unpleasant. However, he was a shrewd and calculating person, and quickly regained his composure, appearing once again as the slightly serious gentleman swordsman.

"I would like to ask Master Yue of the Huashan Sect for his superior skills." Ling Hao took a few steps forward and walked to the front of the arena.

Yue Buqun's lips twitched, but he said, "Your Lady Ling, is that right? I'm sorry, I don't fight with juniors." He acted as if he didn't know Ling Hao, but this only revealed something.

The scene that Ling Hao witnessed in front of the Fuwei Escort Agency has already spread like wildfire throughout the martial arts world. Even those who don't know Ling Hao personally have heard of his name. How could he possibly be so completely ignorant? Some people are already sneering in their hearts.

"Disciple Feng Qingyang requests guidance from Master Yue." Ling Hao changed his words, "Today I want to seek justice for my master from back then, so that all the heroes in the world will know that the disciples of the Sword Sect are not incompetent. Master Yue, are you just unwilling to fight with juniors, or are you afraid to fight me? After all, I come from the Sword Sect, while your Qi Sect... hehe."

Ling Hao held his sword with both hands, his eyes full of mockery, and his words were utterly merciless.

Some people disapprove, feeling that Ling Hao is far too arrogant. But others think that Ling Hao is young and impetuous, a bit flamboyant, but seeing him reminds them of their own youthful recklessness, and they don't find him offensive.

Yue Buqun was furious with Ling Hao. How dare she speak like that? "Since that's the case, then I'll just have to bully the weak."

A note from the author:

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In Yue Buqun's eyes, Ling Hao was a man, so he was referred to as "he".