A meeting concluded with everyone leaving in disagreement. Ling Tian did not immediately depart the capital. Several patients in the capital required his attention, and he also needed to visit some old friends.
Although the Situ family's harassment of Bing Tian Pharmaceutical had ceased for the time being, Ling Tian knew such troubles were inevitable in the future. He had to find a way to prevent them from recurring.
If a company is constantly targeted, it will eventually face problems.
Furthermore, Ling Tian had promised Zhang Caifeng that he would find time to go out with her and impart some knowledge about making talismans.
Ling Tian was well aware of Zhang Caifeng's feelings for him, but his mind was in a muddle, unsure how to navigate this emotional entanglement.
He couldn't bear to reject Zhang Caifeng, as it would deeply hurt the girl's heart. Yet, he couldn't accept her either. This was truly a romantic tribulation!
...
A car sped away from the headquarters of the Zhengdao Alliance. After a few hours, it arrived at a manor in the western suburbs of the capital.
The manor appeared understated, but within, it was incredibly luxurious. The owner of this manor also held an extraordinary status. This was one of the Long family's properties in the capital.
As the car door opened, Long Ming alighted, his face flushed with anger.
He was furious today. Given the status of his Long family and himself in the martial world, even the sect leaders of major martial arts schools would bow and scrape respectfully to him.
Yet, today, he had been cursed at by a mere youngster, leaving him utterly humiliated.
What angered him even more was that after being insulted by a young man, the elders of the Zhengdao Alliance had sided with the youngster. If they hadn't interfered, Ling Tian would already be a prisoner.
He walked into a luxurious villa. As soon as he reached the backyard, a figure rushed towards him.
"Uncle, you're back!"
It was a girl in her early twenties, naturally beautiful and exuding youthful vitality. She wore sportswear, her hair tied back in a ponytail.
Upon seeing this girl, Long Ming's icy expression finally softened into a smile.
This girl was Long Ming's niece, the daughter of the current Long family head, Long Qing, named Long Lingxin.
Among the direct descendants of the younger generation of the Long family, there were many boys but very few girls. Thus, Long Lingxin was doted upon by the Long family, showered with immense affection.
"Lingxin, how is your flying sword practice progressing?" Long Ming asked.
"Haha, Uncle, the progress is very smooth. I can now control the flying sword, though there's still a long way to go before I can use it in combat."
As Long Lingxin spoke, she raised her sword scabbard. A treasured sword then levitated from the scabbard, hovering at a height of over two meters as if being pulled by an invisible force.
Long Lingxin pointed her left hand towards a large tree more than ten meters away. The flying sword then shot towards the tree, its tip embedding itself into the trunk.
The speed of the flying sword was comparable to someone throwing it by hand. It might be sufficient against ordinary people, but it was useless against martial artists.
However, Long Ming was still very pleased, knowing that the girl had made such progress in just a few weeks of learning to control a flying sword.
At this pace, she should be able to apply it in combat within two to three months.
"Good, Lingxin, you truly are a martial arts prodigy. You must study diligently and master the flying sword.
When you've learned it, we'll be counting on you to teach the other disciples of our Long family."
"Uncle, don't worry. I will do my best. Moreover, Brother Yun Zhan treats me very well and has not held back any of his knowledge..."
As they were talking, a tall and imposing man approached. This man was also in his twenties, possessing an extraordinary aura, like a straight and upright long sword.
His face was chiseled, his features distinct, exuding masculinity – a walking embodiment of charisma.
This man was Yun Zhan, whom Long Lingxin had mentioned. His background was not simple; he was the only son of Yun Hantian, the sect leader of the Qianshan Sword Sect.
His presence at the Long family's mansion was due to another identity: Long Lingxin's fiancé!
Yun Zhan's father, Yun Hantian, was a very ambitious man who wished to bring the Tianshan Sword Sect back into the public eye.
With the current resurgence of spiritual energy in the world, many things had become possible, especially the Yun family's mastery of flying swords, which they handled with ease.
In ancient times, achieving this would have been easy: challenge others in arenas, defeat skilled fighters, and naturally gain widespread fame.
However, this was a society governed by law, and resorting to violence was not an option.
Therefore, Yun Hantian colluded with unscrupulous individuals, acquiring vast sums of money and rare treasures.
Simultaneously, he instructed his son to approach and charm Long Lingxin, the daughter of the Long family head, Long Qing. Once their families were joined by marriage, the Long family would undoubtedly provide them with certain conveniences.
Initially, he had only tried it out of curiosity. To his surprise, Long Lingxin fell in love with Yun Zhan at first sight. They soon became intimate and established a relationship.
Of course, to marry into the Long family, the Tianshan Sword Sect also paid a significant price, a crucial part of which was the Long family teaching Long Lingxin the method of controlling flying swords.
Whether Long Lingxin would then pass this ultimate skill to other members of the Long family was beyond Yun Hantian's control.
He couldn't afford to worry about that. As the saying goes, one cannot catch a wolf without sacrificing a lamb. By offering his son's charm and the Tianshan Sword Sect's ultimate techniques, he gained a marital alliance with the Long family and their support. This deal seemed incredibly profitable.
"Hello, Uncle Long. You're back!" Yun Zhan greeted Long Ming with a smile.
Long Ming looked at the young man and was very satisfied.
This young man was capable, came from a good family, and most importantly, was polite and courteous in his dealings, like a refined gentleman.
In contrast, when he thought of Ling Tian, despite his handsome appearance, Long Ming was filled with anger.
"Our Lingxin is a martial arts prodigy. Little Yun, you must teach her well and with dedication."
"Uncle, please rest assured. Lingxin is my wife, and I will cherish her with my life. I will teach her everything I know without any reservation, not holding back even a single detail!"
"Good, I am relieved to hear you say that!"