"Fellow Daoist Ling, we meet again. This time, we need to equip Hundred Flowers Manor with a few more suitable swords."
"Haha, you're too kind, Master Zhao. Our Ling family will definitely not let you down."
“Patriarch Ling…”
"Fellow Daoist Ling..."
"Brother Ling..."
The Ling family's influence is indeed immense. Forces from all over the Tianxuan Dynasty, such as the Silver Spear Sect, Hundred Flowers Manor, Tian Ce Mansion, and Xuanbao Pavilion, have arrived one after another.
Moreover, the visitors were of noble status, either elders or deans, all holding high positions.
Not only that, even the three major dynasties and four major families in the east sent people to attend the ceremony, which shows that the Ling family has a great reputation in the eastern part of the Holy Domain.
Qin Feng, sitting next to Ling Yuwei and Ling Hao, naturally saw all of this; such a lively scene was truly rare.
These people exchanged polite greetings with the Ling family.
They need the Ling family to forge weapons for them, and the Ling family needs their resources. It's a win-win situation where each gets what they need.
Everyone seemed to be having a pleasant conversation, at least on the surface.
The Ling family members all had beaming smiles on their faces, proud of their identity.
By noon, most of the people who were supposed to come had arrived. After all, this wasn't the first time the Ling family had hosted such a grand feast, and the invitations would include the time.
Ling Yunfei glanced around the room and, seeing that almost everyone had arrived, prepared to officially begin the Ling family competition.
At that moment, the manager's loud voice rang out again.
"We have arrived at the Heavenly Gate."
Ling Yunfei raised an eyebrow. Both the Ling family and the Burning Heaven Sect were primarily engaged in weapon crafting, and they were competitors. Out of politeness, he still sent out the invitation.
I thought they wouldn't come this time, but I didn't expect them to come in the end.
Ling Yunbo had a smile on his lips, and it was unclear what he was planning.
Qin Feng saw that there were nine people in total, led by an old man who was burly and muscular, showing signs of being vigorous despite his age.
Beside him followed a young man of about twenty, dressed in a blue robe, with delicate features, a high nose bridge, and a handsome appearance.
The old man cupped his hands in greeting to Ling Yunfei. "Hehe, Patriarch Ling, it's been a long time. I was delayed by some business and arrived a little late. I hope you don't mind."
Ling Yunfei, naturally wanting to behave appropriately in front of so many people, smiled and waved his hand, saying:
"Hehe, it's an honor for the Ling family that Sect Leader Lin is here. How could we mind? Please take a seat."
The young man bowed to Ling Yunfei and said, "Greetings, Senior Ling."
Ling Yunfei replied with a smile, "Lin Xu, not bad, your cultivation has improved again, and your future is promising."
"Thank you for the compliment, Uncle." Then Lin Xu made a point of greeting Ling Yuwei, "Yuwei, long time no see, how have you been?"
Ling Yuwei said expressionlessly, "Lin Xu, don't call me Yuwei anymore, and mind your own business."
Ling Hao clearly didn't like Lin Xu either. "Lin Xu, it's none of your business what my sister does. Keep your thoughts to yourself."
"I'm sorry, everyone, please excuse my poor appearance." The old man, Lin Lie, said to everyone with a smile, and then comforted Lin Xu, "Xu'er, don't worry, be patient."
Seeing this, Ling Yuntian chuckled and said, "Please take your seats first, our competition is about to begin."
Lin Lie, the sect leader of the Burning Heaven Sect, sat down in the designated spot, and Lin Xu followed suit.
Qin Feng asked Ling Hao curiously, "You two seem to really dislike this Lin Xu. Has he offended you?"
Ling Hao snorted coldly, "This Lin Xu has questionable character. He has ruined countless women and now he wants to lay a hand on my sister. No way."
Ling Yuwei added, "His motives are not pure. The Burning Heaven Sect proposed to cooperate with us a long time ago, but my father refused them all."
Qin Feng nodded and didn't ask any further questions.
Everyone else watched this scene with great interest.
"Lin Xu still hasn't given up on Ling Yuwei, even though she's clearly rejected him."
"Hehe, marrying Ling Yuwei is like marrying half of the Ling family. Who wouldn't want to do that deal?"
"That's true, but it seems like he doesn't have much of a chance. Ling Yuwei is clearly very resistant to him."
"Who can say for sure about matters of love between men and women?"
Seeing that everyone's attention was focused on this matter, Ling Yunfei immediately started the competition.
He announced loudly, "Please welcome my ancestor, Ling Wushang, to announce the start of the competition."
An elderly man with a full head of white hair and a vigorous spirit walked in from nowhere, stood in the center of the stage, and glanced at the crowd.
The entire room fell silent as everyone looked at the old man with awe, even Lin Lie did so.
Ling Wushang's calm eyes carried an immense pressure, and few dared to meet his gaze.
Qin Feng was one of them.
When Ling Wushang saw Qin Feng's clear eyes, he was stunned. He felt that this young man was very special.
Qin Feng smiled at him.
Ling Wushang nodded in response, like an easygoing old man.
Qin Feng guessed that the old man was at least at the Emperor Realm level, no wonder the Ling family had been able to survive for so long.
But if that's the case, then why would Ling Yunbo cooperate with the Burning Heaven Sect? Is it really for the sake of the Ling family? He felt something was off.
Ling Wushang looked at everyone and smiled calmly, "Thank you all for giving face to my Ling family and participating in our Ling family's internal competition. I hope you will also gain something. I hereby declare the competition officially open."
He nodded to Ling Yunfei, and then disappeared.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that the invisible aura disappeared after Ling Wushang left.
This is a show of strength and a warning: don't cause trouble in the Ling family, or the consequences will be severe.
"The Ling family patriarch is still as formidable as ever, just as terrifying as he was back then."
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