Chapter 69

Looking at Lin Zheng in the arena, the Tang family felt a sense of powerlessness. If they relied on the family's martial strength, directly eliminating this person was not impossible, but the dignity of a noble family did not allow the Tang family to act so rashly. They could make a move, but it had to be done openly and fairly. However, at this moment, the Tang family had already suffered a significant setback. As they looked at Lin Zheng and his group, the Tang family elder felt a mix of emotions, his voice hoarse and low as he said, "You win!"

These three words seemed to have drained all his strength. Tang Lao San shakily stood up, it was time to fulfill the promise. At this moment, Tang Lao San was no longer an elder of the Tang family, but an ordinary old man, walking unsteadily into the arena. Along the way, he brushed off the hands that tried to help him, slowly making his way to the center alone.

Tang Han Yan could no longer hold back, throwing away the zither in her arms, she fell to the stage and burst into tears.

"Grandpa San, Yan'er will never be capricious again, never throw tantrums, I won't bully others anymore. I've already lost Grandpa Ba, I don't want to lose any more family members, come back, come back!"

Tang Han Yan tried to rush down from the stage, but several Tang family elders on the stage held her tightly. The Tang family was bold and responsible; if they made a bet, they had to pay the price. The Tang family had never been a family of traitors. The elders stood straight, their eyes red with determination, stubbornly defending their dignity.

"No, no!" Tang Han Yan cried her heart out on the stage. She had never hated herself so much before. It turned out that everything in this world was equal, what you owe, you must pay back!

But there was no such thing as a regret pill in this world!

"Lin Zheng, the Tang family will fulfill the bet. Now, make your move!" Tang Lao San said as he approached Lin Zheng.

Everyone's eyes were on Lin Zheng. Tang Han Yan on the stage had red eyes, her lips trembling, a trickle of blood flowing down.

"Brother Lin Zheng!" Lin Ruoshui suddenly shouted from the side, but Lin Zheng waved his hand to interrupt her.

"Ladies and gentlemen, all of this is just our way of self-preservation. Think about it, from the beginning to now, have we ever been the first to provoke? If it weren't for your granddaughter injuring my friend, how would our two families have become enemies? Your Eighth Elder was trying to kill me on the arena, how could I not counterattack? Threatening my family, if I were in your shoes, would you resist or submit? You want to defend the glory of your noble family, but don't we also want to protect our family and friends? However, you have taken the wrong path in defending your glory. Defending glory is not about being domineering, unreasonable, or fighting with fists!"

Lin Zheng said softly in the arena, and many people around him nodded or fell into deep thought.

"Alright, I've said enough. Elder San, when you have time, send us a few pieces of Tianyu Nisha clothing. I hope we can have a chance to drink tea together if possible! Oh, and the crystals and medicines are still needed, but the rest can be forgotten! Your granddaughter is good, I once wanted to protect something too, but forget it, being together as a family is the most important! That's all!" After saying this, Lin Zheng walked away, leaving Tang Lao San standing there, and the people around him in shock.

"Hey, Third Brother is really talkative, but that Tang girl isn't all bad!" Lin Qin muttered, holding a wine cup and leaning on Li Ruoshui's shoulder.

Li Ruoshui smiled, feeling warm inside. This was the Lin Zheng in her heart, fearless but full of kindness. Wen Tianqing nodded in satisfaction, fanning himself. If it weren't for Tang Han Yan's crying, even if Lin Zheng had crippled Tang Lao San, he wouldn't have felt uncomfortable. But Tang Han Yan's crying touched a soft spot in people's hearts.

Pizi Lang, who was drinking with Temu Zhan, flashed a satisfied look, then instantly disappeared, resuming his carefree appearance.

Lin Zheng walked to Li Ruoshui, reaching out to move Lin Qin, who was leaning on Li Ruoshui, to the side. The two of them whispered to each other, and Lin Qin, dissatisfied, returned to Pizi Lang, taking a large wine jar when Lin Wen wasn't paying attention.

Tang Lao San in the arena seemed to be in a daze. The other party wasn't afraid of the Tang family's power but genuinely wanted to put this matter behind them. Tang Lao San, who had narrowly escaped death, looked at Lin Zheng with a more complex expression, then bowed to Lin Zheng and his group, walking towards the stage. Tang Han Yan was stunned by the sudden turn of events, but the next moment, she rushed down the stage and threw herself into Tang Lao San's arms.

The Tang family looked a bit awkward, unsure how to face this situation. Honestly, if it were them, would they be so calm? Everyone had their answer and bowed to Lin Zheng from a distance.

"Hey! Tang family girl!" Lin Qin suddenly shouted at Tang Han Yan, holding a wine jar.

Everyone was stunned, was the matter not over yet? Tang Han Yan lifted her head from Tang Lao San's embrace and looked at Lin Qin. Lin Qin took a sip of wine and shouted, "In the future, play the zither with your heart. What's the point of playing the right notes if you don't put your heart into it? Playing the zither isn't just about the hands, it's about the heart. Who said that? A good zither can affect the performance, but for you, it's not suitable now. Throw away that broken zither, it will make you lazy, it's useless!" After saying this, Lin Qin turned her head proudly and walked away with the wine jar.

Not only was Tang Han Yan stunned, but everyone seemed to understand something, looking at Lin Qin with admiration. However, couldn't the lady be a bit more reserved when drinking? The next moment, everyone heard a series of exclamations.

"Lin Wen, if you dare to take my wine jar, I'll fight you to the death!" Lin Qin's pride and mysterious aura lasted only a minute before she exploded, as her wine jar was forcibly taken by Lin Wen.

Everyone looked at the lady with black faces. Her beauty was unmatched, and her zither skills were unparalleled. Her noble demeanor and beauty were unmatched, but her personality was a bit too lively.

Many people in the arena couldn't help but be captivated by Lin Qin. Lin Wen looked at Lin Qin with a black face, suddenly feeling like crying.

At this moment, Lin Zheng didn't mind. Family happiness was more important than anything. Let Lin Qin do as she pleased, and he would protect her from the wind and rain. Lin Zheng held Li Ruoshui's hand and sat down, and Wen Qingtian immediately joined them, and they resumed their previous conversation.

The city lord on the stage didn't say anything, just waved his hand to have the servants quickly tidy up the venue. Soon, everyone resumed their laughter and conversation, and the festive atmosphere quickly heated up. They walked around, chatting, and generally putting on a show, which was what they were best at.

With the mutual flattery and intentional adjustments, the banquet reached another climax. However, Lin Zheng and his group were busy dealing with various people who came to chat, from the heads of various families to the leaders of various chambers of commerce. Lin Zheng's head was spinning, but he still smiled and dealt with each one. Fortunately, Lin Wen was there, calmly conversing with the various officials and wealthy merchants. The martial artists were handled by Wen Qingtian, and Lin Zheng and Li Ruoshui met several family heads under An Miaoyi's guidance.

As for Lin Qin, a few young gentlemen tried to chat with her, but she politely refused them. Of course, some still tried to chat, but under Temu Zhan's glare, few remained. Those who stayed ended up in Pizi Lang's hands, and the situation was rather dire!

One was lying on the ground, hugging the wine jar and rolling around, another was unconscious, foaming at the mouth, and another was willingly taking everything out of his spatial ring. After emptying it, he was kicked away by Pizi Lang. These three seemed to find it fun, their six eyes eagerly waiting for someone to chat with! But until the end of the banquet, no one dared to approach, cherishing life and staying away from the fierce trio!

The Tang family left not long after the banquet resumed. Before leaving, Tang Lao San came to Lin Zheng and his group and raised a glass, but said nothing. Of course, Tang Han Yan also came to raise a glass, and Lin Qin politely returned a jar of wine...

The rest of the banquet continued in a friendly and pleasant atmosphere until late at night. The city lord seemed very happy, drinking a lot in front of Lin Zheng and his group, really a lot, because Lin Qin, Pizi Lang, and Temu Zhan all raised a jar of wine each...

Until the end of the banquet, Lin Qin became the most familiar name to all the guests. Lin Qin successfully stole the spotlight from Lin Zheng and Pizi Lang, becoming the true queen of the banquet, of course, Lin Wen was strongly opposed.

Lin Zheng and Li Ruoshui had very good conversations with several major families, and they also met Hua Yiyun from the Hua family, who had a different demeanor tonight, deeply moved by the events.

The banquet ended in a joyful atmosphere. Lin Qin repeatedly instructed Temu Zhan to find her the next day and take her on a tour of Wushuang City. Lin Zheng also made an appointment with Wen Tianqing for the next day, as they had a lot to talk about, and Lin Zheng wanted to ask Wen Tianqing some questions. After saying goodbye to everyone, Lin Zheng and his group left with An Miaoyi. An Miaoyi didn't ask any questions, calmly sitting in the carriage with everyone and slowly leaving the brightly lit mansion.

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