Chapter 1162: Chapter 1162

"Young Master Changlin’s suggestion is good." Upon hearing that they could demand compensation, the eyes of many in the Lin Family immediately lit up.

In fact, they were well aware that it was unrealistic to wage war directly against the Zhao and Zhou Families. If they followed Li Changlin’s advice, it could indeed secure a considerable benefit for the Lin Family.

"Since that’s the case, let’s proceed with Young Master Changlin’s suggestion. Jiancheng, have a good talk with Zhao Liangze and Zhou Yongyi to see what kind of compensation they can offer to Young Master Changlin and our Lin Family. If they dare not to give it, then we will directly disclose the collusion between the Zhao and Zhou Families against the Lin Family to the entire Ancient Martial World. I want to see whether the Zhao and Zhou Families still have any shame!" Seeing that the family members had no objections, Lin Kangshi assigned the task to Lin Jiancheng, who, after all, was the Family Head. Although Lin Kangshi was the elder, he could not overreach his authority.

"Yes, Elder, please rest assured, Jiancheng will handle the matter well." It was just a negotiation; as long as it wasn’t a direct confrontation, Lin Jiancheng was second to none.

The matter was decided , and then Li Changlin asked Lin Jiancheng to arrange for Zhao Liangze and the others to be moved to the living room, as he had more important things to do.

In this regard, both Lin Jiancheng and Lin Kangshi naturally had no objections. As cunning old foxes themselves, they could guess Li Changlin’s thoughts but did not expose them.

After the Lin Family had sent Zhao Liangze and the others into the living room, Li Changlin used his power to seal their minds, instantly turning them into a foolish state.

Seeing this technique scared Lin Kangshi considerably, and he couldn’t help but say awkwardly, "Young Master Changlin, by turning Zhao Liangze and the others into this state, it might not fetch a good price!"

"The price will be set as usual; as long as we don’t let Zhao Wuji talk to them, deceiving them temporarily shouldn’t be a problem." He revealed an indifferent smile; after all, the least powerful among these Zhao Family members were at the Middle Stage of Virtual Energy. If he did not seal their minds, it would be like a time bomb that could reveal his secrets.

After pondering for a moment, Lin Kangshi faintly guessed Li Changlin’s thoughts, so he called over Lin Jiancheng and enjoined, "Jiancheng, go remind our family members immediately to remember not to expose Young Master Changlin’s cultivation level."

"Yes, I will go right away." Lin Jiancheng also came to his senses and quickly bowed before exiting the living room.

Li Changlin did not stop him; instead, he smiled at Lin Kangshi, saying, "Actually, even if the Lin Family speaks out, no one will believe it. The Zhao and Zhou Families will only think that the Lin Family is trying to mislead them, intentionally pushing me into the spotlight."

Li Changlin had also given this serious consideration. Zhou Yongyi and Zhao Wuji certainly had experienced his strength, but he had not enhanced the level of the Nine Yin Divine Skill at that time.

Therefore, in the minds of Zhao Wuji and Zhou Yongyi, at most they would believe Li Changlin to be at the Middle Stage or Late Stage of Virtual Energy - no one would believe that Li Changlin possesses the power to match or even surpass the Peak of Virtual Energy.

"Young Master Changlin is right," Lin Kangshi realized and couldn’t help but give an embarrassed smile.

"Nonetheless, I have to thank the elder." Li Changlin bowed; by his status, he didn’t really need to be so polite to Lin Kangshi, but since Lin Kangshi was Lin Ruonan’s grandancestor, he did it out of affection for the entire house.

"Young Master Changlin is too courteous. Now, with these people like Zhao Wuji and Zhou Yongyi, how should we deal with them?" Lin Kangshi also took a very humble stance. If he were not aware of Li Changlin’s real strength, he might have been haughtier, but now that it was apparent Li Changlin had the strength to overpower the strongest at the Peak of Virtual Energy, Lin Kangshi had no temper at all.

"It doesn’t matter about the others, just wake Zhao Wuji and Zhou Yongyi; after all, they are the ones in charge, and we still need them to contact the Zhao and Zhou Families." Li Changlin saw things very clearly. He believed that both the Zhao and Zhou Families could only choose to bleed this time and swallow the bitter fruit of their own making.

Lin Kangshi completely agreed and naturally adopted all of Li Changlin’s suggestions.

Afterward, Lin Kangshi ordered the disciples of the Lin Family to tie up all the unconscious experts from the Zhao and Zhou Families, and then proceeded to wake Zhao Wuji and Zhou Yongyi.

When the two opened their blurry eyes and saw Lin Kangshi standing in front of them, their facial expressions drastically changed, and fear was evident in their eyes.

A strong person who had cultivated to the Boundary of Virtual Energy naturally couldn’t be a fool.

Seeing Lin Kangshi appear unharmed before them, they knew all their schemes had failed.

"Elder Ancestor, where is our Zhao Family’s elder ancestor?" Seemingly realizing something, Zhao Wuji frantically asked.

"Look, isn’t Zhao Liangze right over there?" Lin Kangshi snorted mockingly and then turned his head to point to a corner of the living room.

There, Zhao Liangze and the other Zhao Family experts were all tightly bound with ropes, appearing to have passed out.

Seeing that the elder ancestor and the seniors were unharmed, Zhao Wuji slightly relaxed and then his expression darkened as he coldly said, "Lin Kangshi, I advise you to be sensible and release us. Otherwise, the experts of our Zhao Family will definitely flatten your Lin Family!"

"There’s no need for threats," Lin Kangshi’s eyes turned sharp as he spoke in a low voice: "Zhao Wuji, our Lin Family never wanted to provoke your Zhao Family. It was you who came knocking at our door. Now you’re out of luck and have become prisoners at our Lin Family’s feet. Do you really think our Lin Family is so easy to bully, that after a threat or two, we should just release all of you?"

"So what do you want!" Zhao Wuji gritted his teeth and asked, frustration evident in his voice.

Zhou Yongyi looked puzzledly at Lin Kangshi from the side. Like the Lin Family, their Zhou Family was also a second-tier family, but they didn’t have the same confidence as Zhao Wuji to challenge Lin Kangshi.

Lin Kangshi looked at the two coldly, and said calmly, "If you want the Lin Family to release you, that’s possible, but you must offer compensation. So many of our Lin Family have been injured, and this living room has been almost destroyed by you. Additionally, Young Master Changlin has also suffered a severe fright this time, you must give us an explanation!"

"You, you’re saying Li Changlin was frightened!" Hearing such a shameless remark from Lin Kangshi, both Zhao Wuji and Zhou Yongyi widened their eyes in disbelief.

Dammit, who exactly was scared by whom? It seems it was Li Changlin who frightened them!

Truth be told, in the past, Zhao Wuji and Zhou Yongyi would have never imagined someone could possess a strength comparable to the Early Stage of Virtual Energy at such a young age of barely over twenty.