Gongsun Yan shook his head, "I don’t wish to discuss the details. As for the issue of unfair treatment, I have crafted many fine Magic Artifacts for the Lin Family and have fulfilled the Contract completely. I have never wronged the Lin Family."
Lin Jinglong gritted his teeth, "Indeed, but Brother Gongsun..."
Lin Jinglong’s words were interrupted by Gongsun Yan’s actions.
Gongsun Yan took out a Flying Message and handed it to Lin Jinglong, "This is Young Master Ning Zhuo’s strategy."
Lin Jinglong read the letter, his anger increasing, "Very well, just as I was about to settle scores with you, you come to me yourself, inviting me for a secret Martial Arts Arena duel. Hahaha, do you really think the Lin Family scions are so easy to bully?"
Yes, they are just so easy to bully.
Lin Jinglong, enveloped in rage, repeatedly cast Wood Element Magic, yet couldn’t get close to Ning Zhuo.
The wind from the Five Elements Life and Death Fan bathed the entire Martial Arts Arena.
Lin Jinglong’s Wood Thunder struck out at Ning Zhuo, but to no avail.
A Defense Treasure flew out from Ning Zhuo, effortlessly blocking the attack.
The quality of the Defense Treasure sent a chill to Lin Jinglong’s heart. After futile attempts, he was forced into the farthest corner of the Martial Arts Arena by the pressure of the Five Elements Life and Death Fan.
Seeing Lin Jinglong about to lose, Ning Zhuo folded the Mechanical Treasure Fan, smiling as he looked at Lin Jinglong, "Daoist Fellow Lin, shall we call this battle a draw?"
Lin Jinglong gritted his teeth, letting out a cold laugh, "Fine."
He then took out the Contract, handed it over to Ning Zhuo in front of Gongsun Yan who was outside the arena.
This was the very reason Ning Zhuo challenged him.
Ning Zhuo then called Gongsun Yan over and handed the Contract to him on the spot. After examining it, Gongsun Yan burned it without a second thought.
Since he had already paid the breach penalty, he suffered no backlash.
"Farewell." Lin Jinglong didn’t want to stay a moment longer.
"Wait a moment." Ning Zhuo stopped him, an earnest expression on his face, "Brother Lin, your family’s Cultivation Technique is truly remarkable, with its swift spring-like thunder. Fortunately, I happen to possess a Defense Treasure."
Lin Jinglong reluctantly nodded, "That’s true."
What Ning Zhuo showed, whether it was the Five Elements Life and Death Fan or the Defense Treasure, made Lin Jinglong marvel at his wealth and unconsciously lower his evaluation of Ning Zhuo’s personal combat strength.
Ning Zhuo immediately expressed his desire to invite Lin Jinglong to a banquet, to continue their exchange and turn enemies into friends.
This proposal of turning enemies into friends instantly moved Lin Jinglong.
As a son of a large family, he received much education in his youth, with a mindset broader than his peers, possessing the grandeur of a great household.
To this day, Lin Jinglong still had no idea how much Ning Zhuo had offered to poach the talents from his Lin Family.
"Alright then." Lin Jinglong forced a smile and accepted Ning Zhuo’s invitation to the banquet.
Soon afterwards.
In Yu Heye’s Cave Mansion, both Lin Jinglong and Ning Zhuo were guests of honor.
Ning Zhuo shared his perspectives on the Wood Element, and after hearing the first three sentences, Lin Jinglong’s expression changed dramatically.
Listening further, he quickly adopted an open-minded attitude seeking advice.
When Shen Xi and Su Lingkou were invited to the banquet, they arrived to find Ning Zhuo and others delightfully exchanging toasts and conversing happily.
The cousins exchanged glances; why did this scene seem so familiar?
Ning Zhuo greeted them warmly, "Brother Shen has arrived, please take your seat."
"I’m not fond of conflicts, I prefer resolving them."
"The reason for inviting the two of you today is to resolve your conflict. Let’s share and advance together."
Before Shen Xi could respond, Lin Jinglong was already nodding, "Indeed, indeed."
Su Lingkou displayed a cautious expression, worried that Lin Jinglong and Ning Zhuo had privately reached some sort of agreement, "Then, what about our mountain’s ranking positions?"
Ning Zhuo, "Isn’t it simple? How about we settle it with rock-paper-scissors?"
Su Lingkou sneered, "How can it be decided so casually?"
In the end, Lin Jinglong clapped his hands and laughed, "What a great suggestion, Brother Ning!"
Shen Xi came to a realization, "Yes, it is indeed a great suggestion."
Su Lingkou: ?!