At this moment, Lin Xu acted like a person of great manners and composure, even smiling in response to Ling Hao's outburst of insults.
He didn't say anything to Ling Hao, but turned to look at Ling Yunfei with anticipation.
Seeing this, a thousand thoughts flashed through Ling Yunfei's mind. As the head of the Ling family, he was no fool. He thought about the series of strange events that had recently occurred.
The sharp drop in trading volume, the unusual behavior of these people, and Lin Xu's sudden appearance all gave him a bad feeling.
He simply refused to believe it, dared not believe it, and couldn't understand it at all.
Ling Yunfei was in a bad mood. Lin Xu's smile made him particularly irritated, but he still maintained his composure as the head of the family.
"Lin Xu, I cannot make decisions about Yuwei's marriage. She has the right to choose the person she likes to become her Daoist partner."
Lin Xu shook his head and slowly said:
“Senior Ling, you’re wrong. If it were an ordinary woman, that would be one thing.”
But she is the daughter of the head of the Ling family, and your daughter. Her marriage is of great importance; how can you allow her to act recklessly?
As the head of the clan, Ling Yunfei was already being very polite by responding with just a couple of words; he didn't want to pay any more attention to Lin Xu.
Upon hearing this, Ling Hao's temper flared up immediately. "Lin Xu, mind your own business, and you have no right to interfere in the affairs of the Ling family."
Lin Xu smiled and said to Ling Hao, "Ling Hao, you're still young and don't understand these things. Don't interrupt us adults."
Ling Hao was about to say something more when Ling Yuwei pulled him back, saying, "Xiao Hao, don't say anything yet. Let's see what he's up to."
Ling Hao was indignant. "Sis, do you think he's speaking like a human being? He stopped me even though you weren't scolding him. He's not much older than me, yet he called me a child."
Ling Yuwei gave him a reassuring look.
Under the suppression of his bloodline, Ling Hao remained silent, only glaring fiercely at Lin Xu.
Seeing that Ling Yunfei ignored him, Lin Xu turned around and glanced at Lin Lie.
Lin Lie understood and said to Ling Yunfei with a smile:
“Patriarch Ling, think about it. The Ling family is a family of weapon refiners, and our Burning Heaven Sect is also a sect that focuses on weapon refinement.”
Ling Yuwei is exceptionally talented, and my Lin Xu is also a prodigy; the two are a perfect match in every way. They are well-matched in terms of social standing and background; Lin Xu is absolutely worthy of Ling Yuwei.
Upon hearing this, Ling Yunfei simply glanced at Lin Lie with a calm expression.
"Thank you for your kind words, Sect Leader Lin Lie. As I just said, Yuwei's choice of Daoist partner is her own, and I will not interfere."
If Lin Xu really had the ability to win Yuwei's favor, I might consider it. But judging from Yuwei's attitude, I'm afraid he has no chance.
Ling Yuwei then stated her position, "Lin Xu, I have no feelings for you. Don't make a fool of yourself in front of so many people; it won't do either of us any good."
Ling Yunfei gazed quietly at Lin Lie.
"Sect Leader Lin, did you hear what Yuwei said? If there's nothing else, your Burning Heaven Sect can leave. Our Ling Family Grand Competition is over, and it's time to disperse."
He had long disapproved of the Burning Heaven Sect's wolfish ambitions and their desire to marry his daughter. Even if Ling Yuwei agreed, Ling Yunfei would not.
He can't easily ask other factions to expel people, but can't he ask your Burning Heaven Sect to do the same?
Lin Lie seemed not to understand Ling Yunfei's words.
"Haha, Patriarch Ling, you're joking. Lin Xu is right, she is the daughter of your Ling Yunfei, Patriarch of the Ling family."
Her marriage is a matter of great importance to the Ling family; how can we let her decide it so casually?
If she were deceived and used, it would be a huge loss for the Ling family.
The Ling family members frowned and pondered upon hearing Lin Lie's ambiguous words. You could say he was unreasonable, yet he also seemed to have some truth to it. But if you said he was right, something just didn't quite add up.
Ling Yunfei didn't want to waste time arguing with Lin Lie, so he replied indifferently, "There's no need for you, Sect Leader Lin, to worry about the Ling family's affairs."
Lin Lie still smiled and said:
"Hehe, I've said too much, but I meant well. Patriarch Ling, you might want to reconsider."
Ling Yunfei simply stared at him coldly, without saying another word.
At this moment, something happened that made Ling Yunfei's expression turn serious.
People from the three great dynasties and the four great families spoke up, and they strangely united in their support for the Burning Heaven Sect.
“Patriarch Ling, I actually think what Sect Leader Lin said makes a lot of sense. Lin Xu is indeed a good match. We can consider it.”
“Yes, marriage is a serious matter for aristocratic dynasties and should be decided by the parents. If Patriarch Ling feels that the Burning Heaven Sect is not suitable, he can consider our Heavenly Profound Dynasty.”
"That's right. Noble families should form marriage alliances with other noble families or the imperial dynasty. The Ling family is a long-established family of weapon refiners. Miss Yuwei is not someone that just anyone can be worthy of."
"Our Great Crimson Dynasty has princes who are of marriageable age; Patriarch Ling, you may consider them."
"Our Great Yu Dynasty shares the same view."
"My Ouyang family..."
"My Duanmu family..."
"My Zhao family..."
"My Chu family..."
This scene made Ling Yunfei frown and feel heavy-hearted. These people all seemed to have ill intentions and were after the Ling family's inheritance.
The Burning Heaven Gate is just a front.
At this moment, Ling Yunbo, not wanting to be left out, advised Ling Yunfei:
"Yunfei, I think what Sect Leader Lin and everyone else said makes sense. Yuwei is your daughter, and this matter is of great importance. We need to consider it carefully."
"I think Lin Xu is a good kid. His social status is a good match for Yuwei's. I think you should consider him."
Not only Ling Yunbo, but also Ling Yuntao, the fifth son of the Ling family, chimed in, "Third brother, what eldest brother said makes sense."
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