Chapter 2289: Chapter 2285: Lu Long’s Concession

"Girl, with words this vague, if you insist on taking a part for the whole, what are we to make of it?" Guardian Nangong rebuked coldly.

Lu Lingshuang, though she spoke of what happened that day, merely gave a rough account.

Those details that would make one blush and heart race, she naturally would not tell.

"Guardian Nangong, that is where you are wrong." At the side, Lu Yao tightly gripped Lu Lingshuang’s hand, signaling her not to be afraid, then fixed a cold gaze on Guardian Nangong.

"That day, Xiao Yi, that vile thief, went so far in his excess. Senior Sister Lingshuang is a maiden; of course she is ashamed to put it into words. How could she recount everything in detail?"

Lu Yao’s tone grew ever colder. "Guardian Nangong, I respect you as a senior, but sprinkling salt on someone’s wounds—is that the conduct of a senior?"

Guardian Nangong’s face darkened in anger. "You impudent brat, sharp tongue, is it? Have you really taken this old man..."

To the side, Xia Yifeng waved his hand, cutting him off. "Nangong, no need to say more."

"This old man need not hear the complete tale; an outline is enough."

Xia Yifeng’s gaze once more fell upon Lu Lingshuang. "Lu Lingshuang, this old man will ask you."

"The Ice Venerate Technique, when cultivated to the verge of breakthrough, does indeed draw an Endless Ice Storm down upon one’s body, its power terrifying."

"But that would only draw one. You, however, drew two?"

On the other side, Xia Canglan also spoke. "From what the girl Lingshuang said, that brat Xiao Yi—no, Palace Master—he appeared together with the second Endless Ice Storm."

"In other words, if not for the second Endless Ice Storm, and for the two Endless Ice Storms then resonating and colliding, Palace Master would not have suddenly been blasted down."

"It seems the crux of this matter lies in that second Endless Ice Storm."

"Two Endless Ice Storms?" Guardian Bing, Guardian Nangong, and even Lu Long all frowned in unison.

Everyone’s gaze turned, without exception, toward Lu Lingshuang.

Lu Lingshuang shook her head and replied, "I don’t know either, but that day, when I cultivated to the verge of breakthrough, two Endless Ice Storms did indeed descend together."

"That’s impossible." Xia Yifeng shook his head.

"There is nothing impossible." Lu Yao raised his voice in a cold shout. "The Endless Ice Storm is a Prohibition force left by the Ice Venerate Ancestor within the range of the Endless Snow Mountain; it is also a test for Martial Artists cultivating the Ice Venerate Technique."

"Senior Sister Lingshuang’s talent is unparalleled; she directly received two tests, drawing Endless Ice Storms far beyond what ordinary Monsters could stir up. That is nothing strange."

"Absurd." Xia Canglan let out a cold laugh. "Lu Yao, are you implying that you doubt me, the Xia Family Patriarch?"

"Why not?" Lu Yao said coldly. "Though Guardian Xia bears the title of Hidden Master, does he dare claim mastery over all Martial Arts under heaven, able to explain every Martial Arts matter?"

Xia Yifeng shook his head. "Indeed, I do not dare."

"Hmph, then that’s that." Lu Yao snorted. "Guardian Xia is now at a loss for words, so stop trying to devise some way to absolve that vile thief Xiao Yi."

"And you, Xia Canglan—who doesn’t know you serve under that Luo fellow? Compared to serving as an elder of the Ice Venerate Lineage, you’d rather be a tooth and claw of the Black Demon Hall, would you not?"

"For the sake of this future successor of the Black Demon Hall, you would turn black into white, disregarding the honor and justice owed to your fellow lineage Martial Artists?"

"You wretch." Xia Canglan’s face turned icy.

"Enough." Lu Long bellowed. "Cease this endless quarrel. The Sword Pavilion lineage will withdraw first. This old man will definitely seek justice for Lingshuang."

"Our thanks, Protector." The Sword Pavilion elders bowed heavily.

"Our thanks, Clan Leader." The Sword Pavilion’s Heavenly Talents, all to a man, addressed him as "Clan Leader."

The Sword Pavilion party flashed and withdrew from the Xia Family Territory.

The two sides once again faced each other in wordless confrontation.

Time slowly passed.

A day later, in the Xia Family’s main hall, Xiao Yi took a deep breath; the flames in his hands slowly dispersed.

His injuries were now entirely healed, and his aura had returned to its peak.

"Palace Master has recovered." Several Alchemists nearby showed great joy on their faces. "We shall go report to the protectors."

With that, several Alchemists hurriedly flashed out.

Outside the Xia Family’s main hall, Xia Yifeng and the others saw the few Alchemists coming out at a brisk pace and their expressions changed at once. "What is it? Has something happened to Palace Master?"

"Reporting, Protector." The Alchemists’ faces were filled with delight as they said, "Palace Master’s injuries have fully healed; there is no need to worry."

At the same time, Xiao Yi’s figure appeared outside the main hall.

"We greet Palace Master." All around, everyone bowed in salute.

Xiao Yi frowned slightly, saying nothing.

In the distance, Lu Long was the first to break the silence. "Xiao Yi."

"Are we fighting?" Xiao Yi spat out the words directly.

These three syllables were by no means a simple provocation, but a battle inquiry from a Sword Cultivator.

Lu Long’s eyes narrowed.

Guardian Bing and the others immediately spoke. "Palace Master, rest assured. With us here, that old cur Lu Long won’t be able to stir up any great waves."

"I don’t care." Xiao Yi let out a cold laugh.

Astonishing Sword Qi erupted at once, the terrifying aura of confidence contained within it making many look askance.

Step...

In the distance, Lu Long suddenly stepped forward, unleashing a sky-flooding sword momentum.

Xiao Yi remained utterly unafraid, likewise stepping out.

The two sides’ auras collided with a roar.

Before the two sides’ auras could decide victory and defeat, the momentum of Xia Yifeng and the other two had already burst forth.

The three streams of aura encircled Xiao Yi’s sword momentum.

Lu Long’s sword momentum could do nothing to it.

"Xiao Yi." Lu Long’s face was cold. "This old man asks you only this: you and Lingshuang, have you already..."

Lu Long’s tone caught for a moment; his expression shifted, then he spat out a line. "Have you already consummated the marriage as man and wife?"

Xiao Yi’s lips curled in a cold smile. "I can’t be bothered to waste words with an old cur like you."

Lu Long’s face went glacial. "You are the successor of the Ice Venerate Ancestor—that is fact. This old man indeed cannot touch you."

"But as for what happened between you and Lingshuang, since that too is now fact, this old man cannot ignore it."

"This old man will give you a choice: take Lingshuang as your wife, restore her honor. Then this old man will let this matter go, will also recognize you as Ice Storm Sword Pavilion Master, and hereafter will aid you with all my strength, following your every command."

Before Xiao Yi could answer,

Guardian Bing and Guardian Nangong already showed great joy on their faces. "Old cur Lu Long, are these words true?"

As they spoke, the two turned to Xiao Yi. "Palace Master, hurry and agree. Such a heaven-sent boon—don’t wait until this old cur regrets it."

Xia Yifeng likewise looked to Xiao Yi, his face full of expectation.

Xiao Yi’s expression, however, instantly shifted, turning utterly frigid.

"Lu Long, I’ll give you a choice as well: either fight, or get lost."

At these words, Lu Long flew into a rage. "Xiao Yi, this old man has already yielded, and you still..."

"Guardian Lu Long, do not be angry." Guardian Nangong hastily spoke. "Palace Master’s injuries have only just healed; he must be somewhat unclear in his mind."

"Let us first allow Palace Master to rest for one night. Tomorrow, we will give Guardian Lu Long an answer. Will that do?"

"Fine." Lu Long nodded. "This old man will wait one more day."

"Before then, this old man will keep watch outside the Xia Family Territory. No one is to think of leaving easily."

As his voice fell, Lu Long flashed away.

But at the same time, from beneath the towering mountain of the Xia Family Territory, a clearly surging, sky-flooding aura spread out, sealing the eight directions.

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The second update.

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