However, at this moment, Ling Xiao frowned slightly. He was keenly aware that an invisible pressure was coming from all directions, as if he had been surrounded by an invisible force. He was secretly vigilant in his heart,
This aura is definitely not friendly.
Sure enough, as he expected, some people couldn't wait. They might have been waiting here for a long time. As soon as Ling Xiao and Long Chen stepped onto the threshold of the Duanmu Family, they immediately took action. There was a kind of mountain rain in the air.
The tense atmosphere is about to come, as if a storm is about to rage across this land.
Ling Xiao and Long Chen looked at each other. No need to say anything, they already understood each other.
An indifferent smile appeared at the corner of Ling Xiao's mouth. There was both confidence and a bit of teasing in that smile:
"Both the Ji family and the Jiang family in the East China Sea have been destroyed by my own hands, and the Huangquan Bulao Mountain has been almost completely destroyed by me. If your Duanmu family really wants to compete with me, I'm afraid you won't even be as strong as the Ji family.
.Are you really sure that you want to be my enemy? Aren't you afraid that in my anger, you, the branch family of Xihuang City, will be razed to the ground, so that your Duanmu family will be removed from Xihuang from now on?"
His voice was not high, but it carried an indescribable majesty and domineering power, as if every word contained great power, making people involuntarily feel awe.
"Hahahaha, you are so arrogant!" A burst of hearty laughter suddenly sounded, breaking the silence around him.
I saw an old man in gorgeous clothes, holding a red cane with complicated totems carved on it, slowly walking out of the gate of the Duanmu Family. He had steady steps and sharp eyes. He was the head of the branch of the Duanmu Family in Xihuang City—
—Duanmu Li.
There was a bit of disdain and a sneer on Duanmu Li's face. He held a cane and stared at Ling Xiao with burning eyes, as if he wanted to see him thoroughly:
"Little brother, although our Duanmu family does not want to be your enemy, we will not give up any treasure easily. As long as you are willing to keep the treasure that can cause such a big disturbance, we will naturally retreat immediately and no longer
Struggle with you."
There was an unquestionable determination in his tone, as if if Ling Xiao refused, they would take immediate action and take back the treasure at all costs.
However, in this determination, there is also a hint of fear and vigilance towards Ling Xiao's strength. After all, the existence that can destroy the Ji family and the Jiang family, and almost destroy the Underworld's Everlasting Mountain, is by no means an ordinary person.
The corners of Ling Xiao's mouth raised slightly, outlining a meaningful smile. His eyes were like torches, looking directly at Duanmu Li in front of him, and his voice was calm and firm: "What if I insist on not staying?"
Duanmu Li shook his head gently, with a bit of helplessness and regret in his expression, as if he felt that Ling Xiao's choice was not worth it:
"Ling Xiao, we have indeed observed you carefully in the past few days. You are not a reckless person. You should know that leaving that treasure in your hands will only bring endless disasters to you. You are a smart person.
People should know how to weigh the pros and cons and make the wisest choice."
Ling Xiao's laughter echoed in the air, and his eyes flashed with jest and confidence: "If I hand over that treasure, will you, the Duanmu Family, really be merciful and let me live? It sounds like it is true.
Some of them are not like the style of your martial arts family."
Duanmuli's eyes became profound, and he spoke slowly, with a hint of awe in his tone that was not easily noticeable:
"Our Duanmu family only wants that treasure, and we have no ill intentions towards you personally. If you are willing to hand it over, I can solemnly promise you that we will never take action against you. After all, the power behind you is also to let
We have to be afraid of the existence. Although our Duanmu family is powerful, we do not want to make enemies for no reason."
Having said this, Duanmu Li's eyes swept over Long Chen beside Ling Xiao intentionally or unintentionally, as well as the mysterious forces behind them that although they did not show up, were obviously protecting them secretly.
In his words, there was both fear of the forces behind Ling Xiao and desire for the treasure that was about to be obtained. The two emotions were intertwined, making his tone extremely complicated.
Ling Xiao shook his head gently, and a slightly sarcastic smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "You, the Duanmu family, will not let me go easily, right?" His voice was not high, but there was a tone that could not be ignored.
firmness and confidence.
When Duanmuli heard the words, he still had that indifferent smile on his face. He narrowed his eyes slightly, seeming to be a little surprised by Ling Xiao's words: "Oh? Why do you have such an idea?" There was a hint in his tone.
A bit of curiosity and inquiry.
Ling Xiao's gaze was like a torch, looking directly at Duanmu Li, as if he wanted to see through his heart: "Because you will be afraid, afraid that I, Ling Xiao, will grow up one day and become a powerful enemy that you cannot ignore, and then seek revenge on you. So, once that happens,
Once you get this treasure, you will definitely choose to eradicate it to avoid future troubles, right?"
Duanmuli's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure. He was silent for a moment, seemingly weighing Ling Xiao's words.
Ling Xiao continued his words, with a hint of sincerity and admonishment in his voice:
"Actually, you Duanmu family should know very well that I, Ling Xiao's backstage, are not ordinary people. Is it really worth your life to exchange for a mere treasure? Why don't you all sit down, drink tea, chat, maybe
How about finding a better solution?”
Having said this, Ling Xiao's eyes flashed with a hint of cunning: "I think your best choice is that your Duanmu family can let me go and let me go to the Tomb of Ten Thousand Demons. In that case, I will naturally read this sentiment,
When I become stronger, I won’t cause trouble to the Duanmu family, how about that?”
Duanmuli fell into silence again, his eyes becoming complicated and deep, as if he was thinking about every possibility raised by Ling Xiao. Ling Xiao was quietly waiting for his answer.
Duanmuli was silent for a moment, and there seemed to be countless thoughts surging in his deep eyes.
Finally, he spoke slowly, with unquestionable determination in his voice: "Ling Xiao, your idea is too naive and beautiful! I will ask you one last question, will you hand over that treasure?"
At this point, he paused slightly and revealed a hint of irresistible majesty in his tone: "Perhaps, you should see the true strength of our Duanmu Family. Maybe in this way, you will reconsider your choice and make a wise decision.
!”
As he finished speaking, a gust of breeze blew by, and the air seemed to be filled with a tense atmosphere of impending rain.
Immediately afterwards, a shocking scene happened - after Duanmu left, as if appearing out of thin air, twelve warriors with powerful auras and strong bodies suddenly appeared.