Seeing Ling Hao agree, Ling Mu smiled playfully, "I hope you won't go back on your word. I'm definitely going to accept your call of 'brother'."
Ling Hao snorted coldly, "Then you just wait and see who will be the one to speak. Let's not waste any more words and make a vow with a high five."
Ling Mu didn't know where he got his confidence from, but he readily agreed, and the two extended their right hands and gave each other a high five.
That was settled.
The Ling family members also looked at Ling Hao with curiosity, and kept discussing it.
"He seems really confident this time."
"Forget it, he always loses when he faces Ling Mu. His courage is commendable, but it will be difficult for him to win."
Ling Mu naturally heard what they said, and felt even more smug.
Ling Hao sneered inwardly, still thinking he was the same person he used to be.
Amidst the commotion, a majestic and deep voice rang out.
"What's going on? Is everything ready? Why are you all gathered here?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Feng looked over and saw Ling Hao's father, Ling Yunfei, who was also the head of the Ling family.
When everyone saw the head of the family arrive, they all bowed in greeting.
"Greetings, Master of the Family."
"Father, what brings you here?"
Ling Yunfei said loudly, "Alright, everyone go and do your own thing. People from all the major forces will be arriving soon, so let's not let the Ling family be disrespectful."
These people dispersed and went about their own business.
At this moment, another person arrived. Qin Feng had briefly met this person when he first arrived at the Ling family; he was Ling Hao's uncle, Ling Yunbo.
"Yunfei, don't be nervous. It's not like it's the first time. Just follow the steps."
I just overheard Mu'er and Xiao Hao making a bet. How about we add some stakes too?
Ling Yunfei raised an eyebrow and flatly refused, saying, "If it's what you told me last time, there's absolutely no way."
Ling Yunbo waved his hand, "Don't worry, it's not about the last time. Let's bet on who wins between Xiao Hao and Mu'er, using the mine in the Xilong Mountains as the stake, how about it?"
Ling Yunfei has five brothers, divided into five branches. Besides those belonging to the family collective, they also have some private property.
He hesitated for a moment, as the mineral veins in the Xilong Mountains contained ores that were very important for refining weapons.
This mine is jointly owned by Ling Yunfei and Ling Yunbo. According to Ling Yunbo, whoever loses will have to give up their share, which is no small matter.
Ling Yunbo hesitated, then resorted to provocation.
"Yunfei, as the head of the Ling family, how come you have no drive at all? Even Xiaohao dares to make a bet with Mu'er, but you, as his father, don't dare. It seems you have no confidence in Xiaohao."
Ling Yunfei frowned upon hearing this. He wasn't stupid. Although he encouraged Ling Hao to strive for good results, couldn't he see the difference in strength between Ling Hao and Ling Mu?
However, Ling Yunbo's words were somewhat malicious. If he agreed, he would lose half of the mine for nothing. If he didn't agree, it would hurt Ling Hao, and even his father would look down on him.
Ling Yunfei felt troubled and had a headache. Why was his older brother always giving him problems lately? Last time it was about the Burning Heaven Sect, and now he was putting pressure on him by talking about the younger generation.
Ling Yunbo didn't urge him, and just waited.
Ling Hao has now undergone a complete transformation. He is very confident in himself and said to his father without hesitation:
"Dad, let's bet. I really can win this time. You believe me."
Ling Yunfei smiled bitterly to himself. As her father, he knew all about her skills, but he didn't want to discourage her. He turned to look at Ling Yuwei, hoping she could help him out of the predicament.
To his surprise, Ling Yuwei did speak, but not to Ling Hao; she was advising him instead.
"Dad, just trust Ling Hao this once. He might actually win this time. Besides, this is a family matter. It doesn't matter if he loses. We're keeping the benefits within the family, right, Uncle?"
Ling Yunbo was stunned. Ling Yuwei was such a good girl. He immediately nodded in agreement.
“Yes, we’re all family. Yunfei, I’m not trying to criticize you, but look at Yuwei’s awareness, she’s much more enlightened. You, the head of the family, have a narrow perspective.”
Ling Yunfei was completely dumbfounded. That wasn't what he meant. Was his little darling letting in the wind today? He looked at Ling Yuwei speechlessly.
Ling Yuwei nodded to him, smiled, and gave him a look, signaling him to agree.
Ling Yunfei knew his daughter well. She might throw a tantrum over small things, but she was never ambiguous about important matters. She wouldn't joke about things that concerned his lineage.
Ling Yuwei's attitude proves that things have changed. She knows Ling Hao's level and he has been staying at home these days. So the only variable is Qin Feng.
He subconsciously sized up Qin Feng, and what he saw surprised him greatly. He couldn't see through Qin Feng at all. It was very strange that he, a King Realm expert, couldn't see through him.
Just as he was thinking, Ling Yunbo urged, "Well, give me a straight answer if Yun Feixing is not going to fly."
Ling Hao patted his chest and assured him, "Dad, trust me, I can beat Ling Mu."
Ling Yunbo looked at Ling Hao with a smile.
Ling Yunfei gritted his teeth, having already made up his mind, "Alright, I agree. Whoever wins between Ling Hao and Ling Mu, that mine in the Xilong Mountains will belong to them."
Ling Yunbo was overjoyed upon hearing this, "Great, that's more like it. I'll get back to work now, see you later."
He felt that the mine was already his, and that Ling Hao was no match for Ling Mu.
As for oaths and such, there's no need for them at all. Many members of the Ling family heard them; they are all witnesses.
After Ling Yunbo left, Ling Yunfei looked at Ling Yuwei suspiciously and asked, "Tell me, what happened?"
Ling Yuwei smiled sweetly, keeping everyone in suspense, "Dad, you'll find out when the time comes."
My dear reader, there's more to this chapter! Please click the next page to continue reading—even more exciting content awaits!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
