"Sigh."

The few senior members of the National Martial Arts Evaluation Committee exchanged glances, further sighing. As the big players in the National Martial Arts Circle, all present were individuals with extensive connections, whose mere presence would cause a significant shakeup in this community.

Yet at this moment, these individuals were deeply conflicted.

"Let's all speak frankly, we're all in the same boat now."

The elder speaking was from the Eight Diagrams Sect, and was Liu Zaiye's granduncle. Previously, he stood behind Lin Changge, cheering against Li Feng.

Hua Jiufeng cast a glance at him.

"What's there to say? What shouldn't have been known is known now. Even if we pretend to be ignorant, do you think it would be useful?"

Hua Jiufeng felt some resentment. Lin Changge relied on family background to treat him rudely. Although he was magnanimous and didn't take offense, he clearly saw Lin Changge's gaze towards them after Li Feng left.

This young master from the Ancient Martial Family has likely harbored murderous intent.

The reason he hasn't acted yet is simply he lacks the strength, and there's also Mo Nan from the Kunlun Immortal Palace by his side.

The few of them were still gathered together precisely because of the gaze Lin Changge gave them when leaving. At their advanced age, they couldn't possibly overlook it.

Otherwise, why would Liu Lao from the Eight Diagrams Sect, who previously flattered Lin Changge, use the saying "we're all on the same rope"?

"Who would have thought that the rightful heir of the Lin Family would be so unimpressive?"

The person nearby also sighed heavily.

They had never doubted it. Moreover, when Lin Changge spoke the word 'death,' sparking a reaction as if Li Feng was struck by lightning, they were impressed by the Lin Family's methods.

But who would have thought, after a brief bluff, Lin Changge's true form was revealed, causing Li Feng to step on him directly.

"Alright, let's not talk about this matter. No matter how Lin Changge is, we cannot afford to provoke the Ancient Martial Family. It's best to keep quiet about today's events."

"The fear is the Lin Family's tyranny."

Someone expressed their concern.

Despite their significant status in the National Martial Arts Circle, they were not major figures in the Ancient Martial World, merely mid-level at best, without a presence in the core.

Like Hua Jiufeng, who was merely a Minister Elder of the Ancient Martial Chen Family. Most of the others were in similar positions.

The Lin Family was inherently tyrannical in the Ancient Martial World, leading the Ten Great Families among the Three Sects and Six Gates, boasting three thousand sword masters with unparalleled influence, even the Kunlun Immortal Palace, the topsect of the Ancient Martial World, couldn't overshadow them.

Lin Changge was the heir apparent to the Lin Family's Family Head, yet he was merely a figurehead. This matter clearly involved the core secrets of the Lin Family.

Since the current Family Head of the Lin Family only has Lin Changge as an offspring, if he fails, the position of Family Head would inevitably fall elsewhere.

It's evident that the Lin Family's current Family Head chose to conceal this fact. Once this secret gets exposed, it would cause internal strife within the Lin Family.

After all, in the Ancient Martial World, strength is respected. If you are not capable, don't even think about becoming the Family Head, not even the Lin Family's current Family Head could suppress the voices of opposition from within the family.

So, would the Lin Family resort to assassination to preserve this secret?

"Even if Lin Family is tyrannical, it can't kill everyone present today. Even if Lin Family makes a deadly move, they may not be able to keep this secret."

"After all, among those present, it's not just us old fogeys."

"Everyone, I don't know what actions the Lin Family will take, but when the major interest of Lin Family is at stake, after undermining Lin Changge, offending the Lin Family's current Family Head, who is by no means a benevolent person."

"Lin Family's achievements today stem from generations of accumulated foundations, yet this generation's Family Head exhibits ambitious and capable traits, which is indisputable."

"The family forces behind us can only belittle themselves before the Lin Family. If this matter doesn't explode, there's still some possibility for survival, but if it detonates."

"Neither you nor I can escape Lin Family's wrath."

"So what do you think we should do?"

"We are all at an age where discretion matters, especially with large families behind us, no one would do anything reckless."

"We can't control the disciple from Kunlun, but they seem steady and should know the weight of the matter, not spouting nonsense. Eventually inviting the Lin Family's head to Kunlun Immortal Palace might resolve this."

"The real trouble is that Li Feng."

Liu Lao'er from the Eight Diagrams Sect, after analyzing, directed attention straight to Li Feng.

"Hmm, this young man is rebellious, completely uninhibited, knowing the influence of the Ancient Martial Lin Family, yet daring to act against Young Master Lin, evidently playing by unforeseen rules."

"So the biggest vulnerability now is this Li Feng. If he goes around spreading this information after leaving, the news will ultimately reach the ears of various families."

"Yes, if this Li Feng was a nobody, it would be easier to handle, but he made it to the top eight and already has the qualifications to catch the eyes of various powers in the Ancient Martial World."

"When he speaks, those interested will surely pay attention."

As they spoke, they fell into a prolonged silence, evidently reluctant to speak first, eyes cast toward their noses, noses towards their hearts.

A full moment passed.

Liu Lao'er from the Eight Diagrams Sect spoke again: "Everyone, we lack the time to hesitate here, we must capture this Li Feng before he spreads the news, only then can we temporarily guard this secret."

"Only by suppressing this incident, not only will the Lin Family's head not burst in anger, but might even compensate us."

The Lin Family's head, having brought the Lin Family to its current prominence, was naturally not mindless.

Catching Li Feng for the Lin Family would be considered an offering of fealty. Swearing to bury this matter in their hearts, the other party would likely choose to offer hush money.

After all, the few present weren't completely straightforward, eliminating one is manageable, but leaving an escaped fish would expose things, resulting in ugliness.

Moreover, they were all shrewd seniors, ensuring some measures. If Lin Family pursued tyranny, it couldn't blame them for eventual desperation.

"What say you?"

Hua Jiufeng looked at the few, roughly understanding their intentions.

Others exchanged a glance, each nodding slightly, tacitly accepting this outcome. Liu Lao'er raised his eyes towards Hua Jiufeng.

"Old Hua, you defended Li Feng before, seem to have some rapport with him, it's better you don't take part in this move, but go to Lin Family and convey our intentions to the Family Head, how about it?"

"Moreover, this matter relates to our livelihoods, not just the lives of those few, but most crucially our family descendants' lives behind us, Old Hua, I hope you don't muddle things, warning Li Feng."

Watching a few stare at him, Hua Jiufeng knew this wasn't entirely righteous, yet he also understood he had no choice.

He could only sigh.

"Alright, I'll go to Lin Family."

"Then let's act separately."

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