The Ling family was unaware of the Wei family's intention to attack them, but this did not stop them from preparing for revenge.
Ling Luochen and the others returned to the small world to rest as usual. This time, Ling Huayu summoned them to the council hall to inform them of the Ling family's plan for revenge.
Ling Luochen and the others were not surprised by this news. Instead, they were exceptionally pleased and excited, as they had been waiting for this moment for a long time.
Ling Huayu looked at everyone and slowly said, "Luo'er's intention is that the Ling family's revenge should be carried out by the Ling family together. Therefore, I want to find a day when everyone is available. What are your thoughts?"
"Grandfather, Chen'er believes Luo'er is absolutely right. The Ling family's revenge should naturally be taken by the Ling family themselves."
Speaking of revenge, Ling Luochen clenched his fists, unable to calm himself, letting his fingernails scratch his palms and dig into his flesh. It was as if only this could keep him composed.
"Grandfather, we feel the same way!"
Seeing their excited expressions, Ling Huayu felt a pang of sadness in his heart. He had wanted these children to grow up carefree, with the elders handling all the troubles. However, these children had now grown up, and he should no longer keep them in the dark. Yet, in his eyes, these children were still little bundles of joy, and he didn't want them to be tainted by the scent of blood.
Sensing Ling Huayu's thoughts, Ling Luochen said softly, "Grandfather, ten years have passed. We are no longer children. We have grown up."
"Yes, we have grown up," Ling Huayu said as if lost in thought. He had been away for ten years and had missed their growth. The little bundles of joy in his memory had all grown into adults he could rely on.
Everyone present heard their words and chimed in with smiles, "Yes, Grandfather, we have grown up."
Ling Huayu looked at them and suddenly felt at ease. Perhaps it was time for them to make their own choices.
Ling Huayu suddenly waved his hand and said, "Alright, you've grown up. Growing up is nothing special."
This childish display of temper made the younger generation stifle their laughter.
Ling Huayu indulged them and asked, "Chen'er, when are you all available? Let's pick a time to settle the hatred accumulated over the past ten years."
"Grandfather, the academy has been busy lately, but we can request leave. Therefore, please select a time, Grandfather, and we will then request leave from our mentors."
Upon hearing this, Ling Huayu nodded and then looked at Ling Li, who had been silent, and asked, "Li'er, what about you? You are in the Pharmacy Academy. Your situation should be different from Chen'er's, right?"
Hearing someone speaking to her, Ling Li looked up. Seeing that it was her father, she quickly replied, "Father, it is difficult to get leave from the Pharmacy Academy, but I will explain the situation to Elder Mo. I believe Elder Mo will agree."
Ling Li had been distracted. When she heard about seeking revenge, she remembered her deceased master, who had died saving her.
Thinking of this, Ling Li's hatred for the Wei family deepened.
Ling Huayu looked at them and said, "Alright, we will inform you once we have chosen a time. It is getting late now, so you should all go back and rest."
"Yes."
Everyone bowed and left.
Ling Huayu watched the backs of these children, feeling a sense of emotion. The Ling family was no longer the Ling family of the past. He had also missed these children's growth over the past ten years. He could no longer manage the family with his old mindset and had to adapt to his new role.
Ling Huayu had planned to discuss the revenge time with others the next day, but before they could, people from the Wei family arrived.
At the beginning of the hour of Chen on the following day, Wei Chuzhan, the newly appointed head of the Wei family, led his men to attack the Ling Mansion. Their arrival was so grand and boisterous that within a quarter of an hour, the entire Yunyuan City knew about it.
Upon learning that the Wei family was attacking the Ling family, the common people all gathered near the Ling Mansion. Some were worried, while others were there to watch the spectacle, but they were all watching the Wei family's folly.
Even envoys from medium and lower-tier countries had arrived. They were also there to witness the Wei family's downfall. They had all visited the Ling Mansion before and noticed its distinctiveness from the outside world. Therefore, in their opinion, the Wei family was no match for Ling Luoyi.
As expected, the Wei family's display was extremely grand. They shouted for the Ling family to come out and accept their deaths, yet they couldn't even enter the Ling Mansion's gate.
Since all the Ling family members had entered the small world, the Ling Mansion's gates were not opened frequently. The family members rarely went out, so the gates were usually closed and only opened when needed.
Wei Chuzhan ordered someone to knock on the gate. The person knocked for a long time, but no one responded.
Hearing the surrounding mockery, the Second Master Wei could no longer stand it. He told the person to step aside and hurled a fireball at the Ling Mansion's gate, intending to break it open by force.
Seeing this, everyone except those who had been inside the Ling Mansion watched with concern. However, to their surprise, before the fireball could hit the gate, it was suddenly repelled and struck the Second Master Wei.
The Second Master Wei was still immersed in the benefits he would receive after destroying the Ling family when the pain from his body brought him back to his senses.
The Second Master Wei cried out in pain. Hearing his cries, a water element cultivator from the Wei family reacted quickly, gathered a water ball, and splashed it onto the Second Master Wei. The fire on the Second Master Wei's body was also formed by spiritual energy, so it was quickly extinguished.
Even though the Wei family's water element cultivator reacted promptly, the Second Master Wei's clothes were still reduced to tatters, and half of his hair was burnt off. Since it was formed by spiritual energy, it was not very dirty, but his skin was peeling from the burns, especially his torso, which was the most severely burned. The smell of roasted meat could even be detected.
Seeing the miserable state of the Second Master Wei, the onlookers couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Wei Chuzhan, seeing his father's disheveled state, instinctively ordered someone to carry him back to the Wei Mansion.
However, a gloomy man standing beside the Second Master Wei spoke up to stop them, threw a pill to the Second Master Wei, who eagerly took it. Within three breaths, his burnt body slowly returned to its original state, though unsightly scars remained.
Seeing his body recover, the Second Master Wei quickly changed into clean clothes and bowed to the man, thanking him, "Thank you for the medicine."
The man waved his hand, indicating it was nothing.
Those standing nearby were stunned when they saw the Second Master Wei's injuries heal so quickly. They exclaimed in disbelief, "Did you see that?! Second Master Wei's injuries have healed! In such a short time, one pill healed him?!"
"We saw it! Is this pill also a top-grade pill?!"
"It doesn't look like it?! Miss Ling's pills are round and lustrous, unlike his pills, which are black and dull."
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Amidst the crowd's discussion, the Yuan family also arrived. Following them were over a dozen families, all leading their people and aggressively surrounding the entire Ling Mansion, appearing to be intending to attack the Ling family as well.
However, it was understandable. These families were all dependent on the Wei family, and they dared not disobey the Wei family's orders.
News of over a dozen families attacking the Ling family quickly spread. Many who were on good terms with the Ling family brought their people to support them, with the Song family being the first to arrive.
Inside the Ling Mansion, Ling Luoyi had sensed someone attacking the Ling Mansion's barrier and had already known about it. Coincidentally, Ling Huayu was present, so she informed him.
Ling Huayu acted swiftly and immediately led his people out. Therefore, within the Ling Mansion, everyone except the very old, the very young, and the disciples of the branch families were present.
Ling Luoyi stood to the side, observing the area outside the mansion. She happened to see the man who had just given the pill. With the effect of her Divine Spirit Eyes, Ling Luoyi saw the man's true form.
Ling Luoyi compared it and curled her lips in satisfaction. It was indeed the one she was looking for.