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Chapter 2145: Chapter 2142: The Strongest Family

With a splash, Lin Tian and Xiao Manxuan fell into the water, and the pool was filled with a large amount of steam, emitted by the heat radiating from Xiao Manxuan, causing the pond water to vaporize.

For a moment, the pool was shrouded in mist, like a fairy-tale landscape.

Awakened by the cold water, Xiao Manxuan also became clear-headed and, seeing the illusory scenery around her, her face suddenly filled with joy, as if she had forgotten what had just happened.

"Wow, it’s so cool and beautiful, just like a fairyland," the little girl cheered, completely detached from the discomfort she felt earlier.

Lin Tian was exasperated, was there anyone who changes so quickly? But in the next moment, he couldn’t be bothered with anything else, his eyes fixed straight ahead.

Because the sun had been out for a few days, the weather was somewhat warm, and being in the south, Xiao Manxuan wasn’t wearing much. Her lightly crimson dress soaked in the pond, clinging to her body in alluring curves.

The little girl felt Lin Tian’s intense gaze and immediately realized what he was looking at. Then, she looked down, her face flushed red. With the dress wet, how could it withstand Lin Tian’s penetrating gaze?

Her heart started to race; her previously cool face seemed to have a tendency to heat up again. Unlike before, this kind of burning made her heart race and filled her with an inexplicable joy.

Joy because of Lin Tian’s focused gaze, but a girl’s modesty made her shy beyond measure.

"You bad guy, close your eyes and stop looking." Xiao Manxuan lowered her head slightly, trying to stop Lin Tian’s unrestrained gaze, but her words lacked authority.

She realized that Lin Tian’s gaze became even more intense. Of course, Lin Tian felt heated; that one word "bad guy" made his heart melt.

Just in this dreamlike, charming atmosphere, suddenly voices called out, breaking the moment.

"Xuanxuan..."

"Lin Tian..."

The voices of Miss and her companions sounded, somewhat anxious, as footsteps approached.

Lin Tian sighed regretfully, picked up Xiao Manxuan, and leaped to the shore while a faint violet flame flickered in his hand. The little girl’s wet clothes instantly dried and became clean as new.

Feeling her wet clothes suddenly become dry, Xiao Manxuan was surprised and relieved. After all, she was still a maiden facing her beloved, her emotions were always conflicted.

Lin Tian took a few jumps with her and returned to the stone path, already seeing Miss, Wang Wanxi, and others running over from afar.

Miss rushed forward, tightly holding her sister’s hand, face full of worry: "Xuanxuan, let me see, let sister take a look..."

Although she wasn’t a doctor, as an Ancient Martial Artist, she could do basic aura examinations. After ensuring her sister was fine, she finally relaxed.

"Miss, Xuanxuan is fine, don’t worry," Lin Tian added a word to reassure her, also speaking to the others.

"I truly feel ashamed for trying to forcibly uncover the secret of the ancient zither and almost causing an accident. Who would have thought that the foreign energy would be so domineering," Ling Xuesong sighed slightly, apologetically.

Xiao Manxuan stepped forward and softly said: "Mr. Ling, don’t be troubled. You were only trying to help us."

"Such an understanding young lady." Ling Xuesong chuckled a bit, regretting slightly: "I see you have exceptional talent, a good candidate for Ancient Martial training, but it’s a pity you possess foreign energy and cannot handle True Qi stimulation. Otherwise, I would want to take you as my disciple."

Ling Zishan and Zhuge Cai Zhe both appeared slightly surprised that Ling Xuesong considered accepting an apprentice. Given his rank, his requirements for disciples were very high, and his praise for Xiao Manxuan’s talent indeed proved her talent to be outstanding.

Of course, Ling Xuesong’s words also confirmed Miss’ master Tang Ziqing’s diagnosis that Second Miss couldn’t cultivate Ancient Martial Arts. If even a Late-stage Innate expert says so, it’s almost irrefutable.

Everyone could see Xiao Manxuan’s talent, but such talent without the ability to cultivate was a rare encounter and a painful, cruel reality for Ancient Martial artists.

Luckily, Xiao Manxuan had long accepted this fact without much loss, as if as long as Lin Tian was there, she didn’t care about cultivation.

The group returned to the yard, and the ancient zither restored its original state, as if nothing had happened.

Lin Tian first spoke: "Mr. Ling, Aunt Ling, Xuanxuan’s phenomenon just now was similar to the last time, except it didn’t fully explode. If it had, your yard might not have survived."

Xiao Manxuan blushed slightly, not realizing her strength was this formidable, but, of course, it was influenced by foreign energy. Previously, the foreign energy explosion breached Charlotte’s Blood-colored Barrier and injured Xu Feibai; such power was nearly unstoppable.

Miss then bowed formally to Ling Xuesong and Ling Zishan, saying: "Mr. Ling, Aunt Ling, do you know what’s really going on with Xuanxuan and the ancient zither?"

Ling Zishan and Ling Xuesong exchanged a glance; she hesitated briefly, then said: "Lin Tian, Manxue, you two come with me."

Could a conclusion have been drawn? Lin Tian was moved, but then Ling Zishan immediately said, could the result be not too good? Hospitals often handle it this way, not letting the patient know, only telling the family.

With these thoughts in mind, Lin Tian still followed Miss along with her, giving the little girl a comforting glance before leaving. Actually, the three didn’t go far, just to the backyard. Ling Zishan even solemnly closed the back door, making Lin Tian and Miss somewhat baffled.

Seeing their puzzled expressions, Ling Zishan said, "You don’t need to be nervous. The reason I’m saying this privately is not because the results are bad, but because the information I mention cannot be disclosed, not only to ordinary people like Yun Xiaotian and Xuanxuan but even Ling Shuiyao."

"So mysterious, does it concern secrets of the Ancient Martial World?" Lin Tian curiously asked.

Ling Zishan smiled without immediately answering, then stated: "Just now, my father and I have both observed foreign energy, and although we know it’s fire-attributed, we know nothing else."

"Even Aunt Ling can’t decipher it?" Miss was surprised, not due to disappointment but unexpectedness, considering Langya Pavilion deals daily with wonders and treasures.

Ling Zishan was unperturbed, calmly replying: "There are countless wonders and treasures in the world; it’s normal not to recognize them, like Lin Tian’s violet flame, which I cannot decipher."

Miss looked at Lin Tian, blinking, and also said: "It is a bit strange; I’ve never heard of such a Cultivation Technique."

"We find it strange because our knowledge of cultivation is limited and our perspective isn’t high enough. Do you think, in the Ancient Martial World, which family is the strongest?" Ling Zishan casually asked, her gaze shifting subtly, though Lin Tian couldn’t identify the change.

"It’s the Ling Family, right? I’m not very familiar with the Ancient Martial World, only having officially delved into it about two or three times," Lin Tian casually replied, and Ling Zishan merely smiled, not confirming.

Miss pondered a bit, answering softly: "Whether in peak strength or combined prowess, I think two families could be considered the strongest."

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