38: The Ling family is respected

The next day.

Morning.

The Ling Family’s reception hall was now filled with people.

Besides the six major Families, there were also many unfamiliar faces; these were the leaders of various minor forces.

While the Clan Chiefs of the six major Families appeared calm and composed, the leaders of all other forces, big and small, were in agony, unable to sit still.

After all, the Ling Family now had a Heaven Martial Realm expert overseeing it, and the Ling Family’s decisive and ruthless actions made them extremely anxious, fearing that they might accidentally follow in the footsteps of the Feng Family and those several Elders from the Mystic Limit Sect.

However, no matter how much they suffered, no one dared to whisper or chatter in the Ling Family’s reception hall; they could only wait in silence.

At the same time.

Ling Feng had just woken up from his sleep, tidied himself, and as he stepped out of his room, a Family Disciple respectfully bowed and greeted him.

“Greetings, Clan Chief.”

“Rise. Is there something you need to see me about so early in the morning?”

Hearing this, Ling Feng couldn’t help but size up the Family Disciple; it seemed he had been waiting for quite some time.

Then, Ling Feng slowly spoke.

“Replying to Clan Chief, the Clan Chiefs of the six major Families and the leaders of all major and minor forces in Qingyun Town have arrived.

They are currently in the reception hall.

Grand Elder and Second Elder have already gone ahead.

Grand Elder specifically asked me to inform you.”

“Oh? The six major Families arrived quite quickly.”

“But why did the other major and minor forces in Qingyun Town follow along? Is it because they fear I might act against them?”

After hearing the Family Disciple’s words, Ling Feng couldn’t help but ponder to himself.

“I understand this matter.

Go tell Grand Elder and the others that I will be there shortly.”

“Yes, Clan Chief.”

Watching the Family Disciple’s retreating back, Ling Feng immediately said to Ling Di, who was beside him.

“Ling Di, let’s go, accompany me to see.”

Subsequently, the two walked directly towards the Family’s reception hall… At the same time.

Reception hall.

“Grand Elder, Second Elder arrive!”

As the words fell, Ling Buyi and Ling Zhan strode into the reception hall, one after the other.

At the same time, Ling Buyi clasped his hands and, while walking, smiled and spoke loudly to everyone.

“My sincerest apologies, I have kept you all waiting.”

Upon seeing this, people from the various major and minor Families in the hall immediately rose, saying with fawning flattery.

“Not at all, not at all.

The two Elders are busy with affairs, yet they have taken the time to come.

It is only right that we wait a little longer.”

“Please all sit down, no need to be reserved.

Everyone, have some tea and chat for a while.

I have already sent someone to inform the Clan Chief, and he will arrive shortly.”

Ling Buyi came to the center of the hall, returned a bow to everyone, and then spoke.

At this moment, seeing Ling Buyi and the others’ attitude towards them, everyone present instantly felt a surge of goodwill.

However, it must be said that all members of the Ling Family, from top to bottom, did not seem to have engaged in any bullying behavior due to their Family’s sudden surge in power.

It was truly difficult for such a Family not to become powerful.

The atmosphere instantly became less oppressive, and those who were acquainted in the hall slowly began to converse privately.

However, among those present, besides the Clan Chiefs of the six major Families who had witnessed the demeanor of the Ling Family’s young Clan Chief, the leaders of all other minor forces were very curious about this young Clan Chief.

From the information currently known, the Ling Family’s young Clan Chief had not yet reached the age of twenty, yet he was already a Martial Artist with Earth Martial Realm Cultivation.

This showed how Heaven-Defying his Cultivation talent was.

More importantly, it was rumored that all the current changes in the Ling Family were intricately linked to this young Clan Chief, indicating that he should not be underestimated due to his age.

To be able to develop a Family that was initially only supported by one Profound Martial Realm expert into a Family with a Heaven Martial Realm expert and several Earth Martial Realm experts in a short period of time, his abilities and methods were far beyond what ordinary people could compare to.

With such brilliant achievements, who could possibly underestimate him because of his age?

Before long, a loud announcement from a Ling Family Disciple came from outside the hall.

“Clan Chief arrives!”

As the words fell, Ling Feng’s figure slowly appeared in everyone’s sight, with Ling Di respectfully following closely behind him.

After Ling Feng entered the hall, he paused slightly, scanned everyone present, and then walked directly towards the main seat in the hall.

Seeing this, Chen Hong, Sha Zhengfei, and the other Clan Chiefs of the six major Families were the first to stand up, clasped their hands, and respectfully bowed to Ling Feng, saying.

“We greet Clan Leader Ling.”

Hearing this, the leaders of the other major and minor forces in the hall also stood up one after another, clasped their hands, and bowed to Ling Feng, saying.

“We greet Clan Leader Ling.”

At this moment, no one would jump out to cause trouble, unless they no longer wished to live.

Seeing this, Ling Feng clasped his hands and smiled as he walked, responding.

“You are too kind, everyone, please be seated.”

After speaking, Ling Feng went directly to the main seat in the hall and sat down.

He subtly nodded to Ling Buyi and the others, then turned his gaze to everyone in the hall and slowly spoke.

“Everyone, I won’t beat around the bush with you.

I’ll speak frankly.”

“I know your concerns, fearing that my Ling Family’s power is too great, and that you might accidentally follow in the footsteps of the Feng Family.”

Hearing Ling Feng speak so directly, the hall instantly fell silent.

Everyone was lost in thought, secretly sizing up Ling Feng.

Seeing this, Ling Feng spoke again.

“Everyone, there’s no need to be so tense.

My Ling Family has also developed step by step to reach its current state.

I deeply understand your worries, but my Ling Family is definitely not the kind of Family that casually bullies the weak.”

“Everyone, I, the Clan Chief, can give you a promise: my Ling Family will never engage in bullying based on power.

If any member of the Ling Family acts arrogantly or commits evil deeds outside, you can come to me, the Clan Chief, at any time, and I will severely punish them without leniency.”

“Clan Leader Ling is mighty!”

“Clan Leader Ling is mighty!”

As soon as the words fell, shouts erupted in the hall.

Seeing this, Ling Feng immediately raised his right hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.

“Alright, everyone, since the matters you were concerned about have been resolved, please return.”

“The Clan Chiefs of the six major Families, please stay.”

Upon hearing this, everyone else, except for the Clan Chiefs of the six major Families, stood up, bowed to Ling Feng, and then, led by Family Disciples, left the reception hall and walked out of the Ling Family Residence.

Soon, only the Clan Chiefs of the six major Families remained in the hall…