Just before Lin Jiayao said she would return, all of Xiao Yufan’s information had already been placed in front of Lin Zheng and Lin Ye…
They hadn’t expected that Lin Jiayao’s man would be the grandson of that old master, and even more surprisingly, his father was the very man who had once caused many factions to vie for his allegiance. These two facts alone were enough to make the Lin family wary.
Earlier, Lin Zheng had acted so forcefully simply to make Xiao Yufan back off. But now, it was clear that the feelings between the two were not something that could easily be broken apart. However, the Guo family was no pushover either.
“Let’s just watch for now. Both of them know their limits and won’t go so far as to kill each other. We can intervene when they’ve fought enough.”
Regardless, Lin Zheng still hoped Lin Jiayao would find happiness. His support for Guo Junyu was because the two families had long-standing ties and a prior engagement. It would seem unreasonable to side with Xiao Yufan, an outsider.
Opening his mouth, Lin Ye was about to say something but stopped himself, glancing slightly toward where Lin Jiayao stood before letting out a soft sigh…
He could only hope this incident wouldn’t deepen the girl’s misunderstanding of the Lin family. If it did, they would not only lose a chance to maintain good relations with the Guo family, but also a daughter.
At this moment, Lin Jiayao’s eyes remained fixed on Xiao Yufan, fearing any mishap—he was now her only support.
Meanwhile, the two men in the courtyard were locked in fierce combat, each move growing sharper and more intense. Neither wanted to admit defeat, nor would either concede.
“This can’t go on. His cultivation level is at the peak of Qi Condensation, so his internal energy recovers faster. We can’t afford to drag this out!” Xiao Yufan thought to himself, but deliberately left an opening. Guo Junyu naturally took the bait, unaware that this was merely a feint.
A horizontal slash came with a fierce gust of wind. Guo Junyu’s face twisted with a hint of ferocity. With his strength, he still couldn’t gain any advantage—anyone in his position would have lost composure.
And the opening seemed perfectly timed, so without hesitation, he attacked Xiao Yufan’s lower body…
“Ahh!” The startled cry came from Lin Jiayao. Seeing Guo Junyu’s move, her brows furrowed tightly, and without regard for the oppressive force, she rushed forward.
Xiao Yufan, who was about to counter, felt a jolt in his heart. This girl was too hasty—after all, it had only been a feint he’d deliberately created. Yet she had panicked so much!
Guo Junyu hadn’t expected Lin Jiayao to suddenly dart forward either. He lessened his force slightly, but it still struck her delicate frame. At that moment, he felt a chill run through his back.
“You really deserve to die!”
Seeing Lin Jiayao’s face suddenly turn pale, Xiao Yufan was furious. He unleashed his power almost entirely, his Mid-Qi Condensation strength fully revealed, and there was even a faint sign of a breakthrough.
His palm was like a blade, crashing heavily onto Guo Junyu’s arm. The latter felt a numbness surge through his limb, his face twitching violently as sharp pain spread outward.
But it was far from enough. When Guo Junyu regained his senses, he met Xiao Yufan’s fierce gaze and his body instinctively tensed, adopting his strongest defensive stance before the next attack arrived.
“Bang! Bang! Bang…”
Three consecutive dull thuds rang out. Guo Junyu had already staggered backward and fell heavily onto the ground. The entire process had only lasted a few minutes—he hadn’t even had time to be stunned.
“Young man, it’s better to leave a little room…”
Just as Xiao Yufan was about to strike again, an arm reached out and deflected his blow, preventing it from landing on Guo Junyu.
Lifting his cold eyes, Xiao Yufan saw a slightly weathered face—not the Lin family patriarch, but someone else. He hadn’t noticed this person had been in the courtyard earlier.
“If I don’t want to leave any room?”
Xiao Yufan had indeed intended to kill moments ago, but the old man’s intervention cooled his rage. If he truly killed this man, it would bring trouble from the hidden Guo family.
Yet thinking of his woman getting hurt, his anger flared again uncontrollably. If he didn’t make this guy pay, how could he possibly feel satisfied?
“With me here, you won’t hurt him. If you insist, feel free to try!”
Though the old man smiled, there was an undeniable authority in his expression, and behind that smile lurked a hint of killing intent. Clearly, this was someone who protected his own fiercely.
“Didn’t expect Master Mo himself to grace us with his presence. The Lin family is truly honored!”
Before Xiao Yufan could speak, Lin Zheng’s voice had already arrived. His tone carried a sharp edge. Guo Junyu had injured Lin Jiayao—how could he not respond?
“Master Lin, you flatter me. I’m only here to protect Young Master Guo. I didn’t reveal myself earlier simply to avoid troubling the Lin family.”
The old man shifted his gaze to Lin Zheng, maintaining a humble demeanor. After all, Lin Zheng was on equal footing with the Guo family’s elder. Respect was still due, even if Lin Zheng wasn’t much older than him.
“There’s no need for explanations, Master Mo. But I’d like to know—how should we settle the matter of my granddaughter being hurt by your Young Master Guo!”
Lin Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly, exuding a subtle pressure. Regardless of whether Guo Junyu had intended harm, the mistake had been made, and the Guo family needed to provide an explanation.
Even if Lin Jiayao was a bit rebellious, in Lin Zheng’s eyes, she was still his beloved granddaughter. If he remained indifferent to her injury, people would accuse him of being heartless.
“I’ll apologize on Young Master Guo’s behalf. That was unintentional. You saw it yourself—those two were locked in combat, and no one noticed Lin Miss suddenly rushing in.”
The old man, known as Master Mo by Lin Zheng, was a man of experience and wasn’t easily shaken. He naturally understood that this was Guo family’s fault. An apology should suffice. Besides, after this incident, the proposed marriage alliance would likely fall through anyway.
“An apology is enough? Then my granddaughter’s injury would be for nothing. If this is how the Guo family proposes marriage, then we’d rather not have it at all. Lin Ye, show them out!”
A faint smile curved Lin Zheng’s lips as he issued the dismissal. Regardless of how Guo Junyu had fallen in his estimation, the very presence of Master Mo had already shown that the Guo family didn’t fully trust the Lins.
So, what was the point of such a marriage alliance anymore?
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