Chapter 257: Those who have been cut are not to be trifled with

"Senior Brother, drink less alcohol in the future and stop making Father angry. After all, you are the one who will inherit Father's mantle and take charge of the Huashan Sect. Since I won't be by Father and Mother's side, I hope you can help me take good care of them!"

Yue Lingshan raised her head and earnestly exhorted Linghu Chong.

However, it was clear that this was not what Linghu Chong wanted to hear; he did not want Yue Lingshan to leave with Lin Fan.

"Junior Sister, while Young Master Lin is indeed a talent of the Wu Lin and a dragon among men, he has far too many women. Are you truly willing to share him with others?"

Linghu Chong admitted that in terms of appearance, physique, Wu Gong, or literary talent, Lin Fan was far superior to him.

But Lin Fan was a sentimental young master; he would not love only Junior Sister. Thinking of how Junior Sister might one day be like a concubine in the imperial palace, guarding an empty room and becoming a resentful woman in the boudoir, Linghu Chong felt pity for her.

"Shut your mouth! Who gave you the right to speak here? Marriage is always a matter of parental command and the matchmaker's word. Furthermore, Lingshan herself is enamored with Young Master Lin. This is a match made in heaven; how can you oppose it?"

Seeing that Linghu Chong was about to ruin his grand plan, Yue Buqun rebuked him in a fit of rage.

"Senior Brother, I am willing. Please take good care of yourself!"

After saying this, Yue Lingshan ran behind Lin Fan, making her stance clear.

"Since that is the case, then you shall follow me!"

Lin Fan nodded slightly. With Yue Lingshan here, could Ning Zhongze be far behind?

"Excellent. Then I shall entrust Lingshan to Young Master Lin. My daughter is headstrong, so I ask Young Master Lin to be patient with her!"

"Sect Master Yue is too kind. Mountains and rivers will always meet; we shall see each other again in the future. Farewell!"

Lin Fan led the women away from Songshan. Yue Buqun watched Lin Fan leave, and only when Lin Fan's back had completely disappeared did he retract his gaze.

"Senior Brother, why didn't you consult me before handing Lingshan over to Young Master Lin?"

Ning Zhongze spoke up at this moment.

"What is there to discuss? I am her father. Giving her to the person she is enamored with, who is also a young talent renowned throughout the Wu Lin—is this not a cause for celebration?"

Yue Buqun said dismissively, then turned and returned to the main hall of Songshan to entertain the heroes.

"Chong'er, I know you like Lingshan, but this girl has already given her heart to another. It has wronged you!"

Seeing Linghu Chong looking so dejected, Ning Zhongze felt a pang of heartache.

She had always treated Linghu Chong like her own son and had always assumed he would marry her daughter, Lingshan, thus becoming her son-in-law and half a son. She had not expected that the diary copy would descend from the heavens and change Lingshan's heart, even shaking her own.

"Mistress, I want to be alone for a while!"

Linghu Chong still found it hard to let go. He had spent every day with his Junior Sister since childhood and had thought they would be together for a lifetime. He never expected her to run off with someone else.

"Sigh, then you should think it over carefully yourself!"

Ning Zhongze shook her head and left, giving Linghu Chong some space.

Linghu Chong stood in silence for a long time before letting out a long sigh and returning to the Songshan main hall. Since his master was hosting a banquet for the heroes today, there would surely be plenty of wine; he wanted to use it to drown his sorrows.

At this time, Lin Fan's group had already descended Songshan. Qu Feiyan, who was precocious for her age, gave up the spot in Lin Fan's arms to Yue Lingshan and ran into Yin Susu's arms instead.

They had arrived as six people on three horses, and they left as six people on three horses, only with Yue Lingshan added and Zhang Wuji missing.

"Husband, where should we go now? Do you feel that the Wu Lin is so vast that you are at a loss?"

Yang Yan looked at Lin Fan with a smile.

"Wherever we go is fine. We are all wanderers of the Wu Lin; wandering the world requires no destination!"

After Lin Fan finished speaking, he whipped his horse, holding Yue Lingshan in his arms, and rode the Night-Shining Jade Lion away at a gallop.

"Eh? Aren't those people from the Qingcheng Sect? I didn't expect them to leave quietly instead of staying behind."

Not long after, Lin Fan discovered Yu Canghai of the Qingcheng Sect and his disciples.

"Who is that person opposite them? Why do I feel his aura is somewhat like Yue Buqun's?"

"His name is Lin Pingzhi. Yue Buqun only defeated Zuo Lengchan after learning the family secret art, the Evil-Warding Sword Manual, from him!" ===== CHAPTER 259 =====