In an instant, the temperature in the room seemed to drop to freezing point.
Ma Dai was sweating profusely.
He couldn't help but curse inwardly!
I never expected the Zhang family to send such a scoundrel!
We brought you here to negotiate, not to start a war!
You're such a complete idiot!
Actually, it's not entirely Zhang Hongguang's fault.
When he came, Zhang Yi told him not to act too timid in front of Lin Yu and not to lower his posture too much, so as not to embarrass the Zhang family.
But Xiao Zhang seemed to have gone a bit too far and didn't grasp the right balance.
This isn't just being humble; it's clearly showing off!
Whoosh!
Before Lin Yu could speak, Feng Jiu waved her hand, and more than a dozen members of the Dark Guard surrounded Ma Dai and Zhang Hongguang in the tent.
Ma Dai, his hand on his sidearm, said warily, "Young Marshal Lin, don't be impulsive. We're here to negotiate, so please exercise restraint!"
Actually, he wasn't very panicked. Because among his guards was a martial arts master!
If Lin Yu really wanted to make a move, he was confident that he could get Zhang Hongguang out unscathed!
"Negotiation? Is this your attitude towards negotiation? Insulting my young marshal and my mistress, you're practically courting death!"
Feng Jiu snorted coldly, and the next second, she moved instantly, turning into a blur in place.
This time, Lin Yu didn't stop him. There was no need to.
Face is something you give to each other.
He didn't force his way through Hulao Pass, which was already a courtesy to the aristocratic families. He never expected that the Zhang family would send such a reckless fool.
That's absolutely suicidal!
Bang!
In an instant, the energy was released.
The martial arts master beside Ma Dai made his move; he was a middle-aged man dressed in the uniform of a one-star general.
Feng Jiu exchanged a punch with this person, and each of them took more than ten steps back. They looked up at the same time, and a look of shock flashed in their eyes.
Lin Yu narrowed his eyes slightly. This middle-aged man had calloused hands and exceptionally sharp eyes; he was clearly a veteran of battle.
This level of skill is usually reserved for martial arts masters; it's quite rare to see someone with this level of skill in the military.
The Western Frontier Army, known as the Tiger Army, now seems to have some merit.
For a moment, neither side made another move.
Because the space is too cramped, a fight between grandmasters is no joke. Once a fight breaks out, the entire tent will explode, and other personnel will also be injured.
At this moment, Zhang Hongguang's face turned pale with fright, and his legs trembled uncontrollably.
He never expected that Lin Yu would actually dare to make a move!
Fortunately, Lieutenant Ma brought some experts with him, otherwise he would have really been killed! Just a wisp of Feng Jiu's aura brushed against his crotch and almost cut his basket off.
"Lin Yu, you, you dare to do this! How dare you condone your subordinates' violence! I, I am a member of a noble family, this is outrageous!" Zhang Hongguang shouted, his voice trembling with fear.
Ma Dai also spoke up, looking at Lin Yu and saying, "Young Marshal Lin, we're here to negotiate. A gentleman uses words, not fists. Is this how you teach your men?"
Lin Yu sneered and said to himself, "They actually brought a Grandmaster-level expert, and one who is quite strong. It seems they came prepared!"
Ma Dai shook his head and continued to persuade, "Young Marshal Lin, we are all soldiers, and serving the country should come first. To be honest, if it weren't for orders from above, we in the Western Regions would not want to get involved in your feud!"
"Furthermore, as the young marshal, you should prioritize the overall situation! You should not mobilize troops and wage war for personal matters! Where do you place the people and the country by raising troops this time?" Ma Dai snorted coldly, his expression slightly dissatisfied.
Lin Yu smiled contemptuously and couldn't help clapping his hands: "Truly righteous and eloquent! You've got the moral high ground firmly in your grasp! So, you're saying that no matter how others bully, humiliate, or harm me, I, Lin, should just lie down and silently endure it, right?"
Ma Dai was slightly taken aback, then shook his head and said, "I didn't say that. I just think that as the young marshal, you should be broad-minded and prioritize the overall situation!"
"Prioritizing the overall situation? Yue Fei did prioritize the overall situation, but what was the result?" Lin Yu sneered, his eyes gradually turning piercing.
"I, Lin Yu, am not Yue Fei, and the Zhang family cannot represent the country or the overall situation!"
"A seven-foot-tall man who can't even protect the people around him, let alone defend his country, it's all nonsense!!"
"If I don't seek justice today, and if I die on the battlefield one day, the Zhang family can kill my family members, my father, my son, and all my relatives and friends without restraint! At that time... who will you talk to about the bigger picture?"
"Uh..."
Faced with Lin Yu's questioning, Ma Dai broke out in a cold sweat, as if he had suddenly woken up.
For a moment, I didn't know how to answer.
Indeed, he never considered things from the other person's perspective.
Instead, they simply resort to moral condemnation.
Don't advise others to do good if you haven't experienced their suffering!
Ma Dai gritted his teeth and said, "Young Marshal Lin, I know I can't convince you! But I hope you understand that our Western Frontier's return to defend us is only for mediation, not for fighting! I hope you will give our Marshal Yang some face!"
Lin Yu shook his head and said, "Sorry! I can't give you that kind of face. I, Lin Yu, have always been clear about right and wrong. I won't offend others unless they offend me, but if they do, I will eliminate them completely!"
Ma Dai's face immediately darkened. "So, there's no room for negotiation?"
Lin Yu shook his head. "It's not that I don't want to talk, it's that the Zhang family isn't sincere! You need to understand, the responsibility doesn't lie with me!"
Ma Dai nodded. "Alright, I understand what the young marshal means. I will go back and report truthfully! Let's go!"
With a wave of his hand, Ma Dai was about to escort Zhang Hongguang away.
"Wait!" Lin Yu shouted in a deep voice.
Ma Dai's expression tightened. "What else does the young marshal want to do?"
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