Zombie Bodyguard-Chapter 1547 - 1544: Expelled from the Sect

The Situ family is furious and embarrassed because they failed to obtain the Ice Soul; it’s not about seeking any explanation. Lin Tian clearly sees through the intentions of the Situ family.

No matter what is said today, it’s useless. The Situ family is determined to push people to their doom because they couldn’t get the Ice Soul.

But the Ice Soul is Xiao Manxuan’s talisman for survival. Taking the Ice Soul is equivalent to killing Xiao Manxuan. Even if the heavens themselves came, Lin Tian could not allow it to be taken!

Anyone who dares to touch the Ice Soul will meet death!

Lin Tian offered no further explanations, simply stating calmly, "There is nothing to explain. Situ family, come at me if you wish. If you can take my life, I’ll consider it your skill."

"So there’s nothing to discuss, then." Situ Ming responded coldly, looking towards Master Tang.

Master Tang remained silent, looking at Xiao Manxue, who took a deep breath and said, "Pavilion Master, I cannot hand over the Ice Soul to the Situ family. Besides, the Ice Soul belongs to Lin Tian; I don’t have the authority to dispose of it."

"You’re singing in unison, just so you don’t have to compensate. Master Tang, it’s up to you to handle this," Situ Ming said coldly.

Master Tang looked at Xiao Manxue without much change in expression, saying indifferently, "According to the sect rules, you’re expelled from the sect. Manxue, do you concede?"

"Pavilion Master..." Tang Ziqing tightened her expression, wanting to say something, but Master Tang waved her hand to stop her. As Xiao Manxue’s master, Tang Ziqing naturally didn’t want to see her expelled, but Master Tang didn’t give her a chance to argue.

This sudden decision left Wang Wanxi and others momentarily stunned. Xiao Manxue’s face turned pale, and she wobbled slightly. Lin Tian quickly stepped forward to support her.

"This matter arose because I brought Xuanxuan up the mountain for treatment. I have no objection to any decision made by the sect." Xiao Manxue steadied her mind and said softly. Lin Tian could sense the difficulty in her voice.

At the same time, Lin Tian was also filled with anger. Clearly, it was the Situ family with malicious intent and impure motives, yet Xiao Manxue was made to bear the consequences simply because she was an Outer Pavilion Disciple without family backing?

Such a sect is not worth keeping. Lin Tian held Xiao Manxue and said coldly, "Miss, a sect like this, with no affection, no justice, unreasonable, isn’t worth it. Let’s go!"

Upon his utterance of "no affection, no justice," the faces of the figures from various families present changed subtly. They felt Lin Tian was right, but also that Qingshuang Pavilion was right. The rules of the Ancient Martial World have always been unfeeling and indifferent to the extreme.

Lin Tian is not an Ancient Martial Artist, nor will he acknowledge this set of rules. In his heart, right is right, and wrong is wrong.

"Let’s take Xuanxuan with us." Despite her sadness, Xiao Manxue was decisive and aware that today’s events were beyond recall. The only solution was to leave completely to conclude matters.

She glanced at Tang Ziqing, eyes filled with reluctance. Ten years of master-disciple relationship isn’t something that can be severed easily, but she ultimately said nothing and turned to walk towards the pavilion.

Lin Tian was also unwilling to stay longer with the Situ family and followed Xiao Manxue. Walking for a while, Lin Tian realized they were heading towards the forbidden area of the back mountain.

At a small forest location, four female disciples were still blocking the way. Upon recognizing Xiao Manxue, one of them asked, "Junior Sister, what’s your business entering the forbidden area?"

They were still unaware that Xiao Manxue had been expelled from the sect, so they still addressed her as sister. Xiao Manxue simply replied, "I’m here to take my sister away."

"Have you found a cure, Junior Sister?" the female disciple asked again.

"Yes." Xiao Manxue only nodded without further explanation, and the four female disciples let them pass, although their eyes remained wary of Lin Tian. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Continuing to walk inside, they soon arrived at a massive cave. The cave had been artificially modified with steps, pillars, and a large gate, appearing like a house embedded in the rock face.

Upon entering the cave gate, Lin Tian was immediately struck by a rush of chilliness. For an ordinary person, such coldness would be enough to make someone shiver.

Once inside, the cave opened up to a very spacious area. The surrounding rock walls retained their natural shape, unprocessed. In the center of the space was a pond, and a floating bridge led directly to the center of the pond, where there was a protruding piece of land.

It was essentially a large stone rising above the water, with a notable size, upon which strange plants and flowers were growing. Through these plants, one could vaguely see something placed inside.

Without Xiao Manxue’s prompting, Lin Tian quickly crossed the floating bridge and boarded the "island" in the center of the pond. Amidst the flowers and plants was a white jade bed, upon which lay a woman.

Lin Tian saw clearly that the woman was indeed Xiao Manxuan. The once vibrant, mischievous and adorable Second Miss was now lying quietly on the jade bed with her eyes closed, her long black hair cascading over her shoulders, exuding a quiet elegance with a hint of allure.

Her lips were slightly pursed, and the corners of her mouth were curved into a small smile; even in sleep, this little girl was declaring that she was not someone to be trifled with.

With her breathing, her already well-endowed chest rose and fell slightly. This little girl seemed to have grown even more, Lin Tian thought involuntarily. Yet at this moment, he felt no desire but rather comfort in her steady breathing, indicating that the little girl’s physical condition wasn’t too dire.

What caught his attention was the jade bed beneath Xiao Manxuan. Upon closer proximity, Lin Tian discovered the source of the cave’s chill emanated from the jade bed.

"This is the Cold Jade Bed. Xuanxuan lies on it for ten hours a day. Together with the Ice Soul, it provides some therapeutic effect," Xiao Manxue explained softly from behind.

"Cold Jade Bed? What a treasure." Lin Tian, well-versed in ancient texts, naturally knew the benefits of Cold Jade. Cold Jade is essentially jade but possesses the chill of Xuanbing without melting when exposed to extreme heat.

It is said that practicing Ancient Martial Arts on a Cold Jade Bed can suppress the Heart Demon. Additionally, Cold Jade serves a significant role in neutralizing fire poison.

The alien energy in Xiao Manxuan’s body has a fire attribute; placing her on a Cold Jade Bed provides some suppression. But Lin Tian knew the effect was limited since Cold Jade is much lesser than the Ice Soul. However, it did generate a slight fondness for Qingshuang Pavilion in him.

As if sensing Lin Tian’s words, Xiao Manxuan’s long eyelashes fluttered, and she suddenly murmured dreamily, "Lin Tian..."

Lin Tian glanced at Miss, chuckling awkwardly twice. Xiao Manxue gave him an annoyed look and said, "Every day in her dreams, Xuanxuan calls your name. When awake, she keeps asking when you’ll come to see her..."

Xiao Manxue’s gaze was somewhat complex while saying these words, but when she looked at her sister, the complexity turned into helplessness and affection.

At this moment, Lin Tian could only remain silent, lest Miss continue glaring at him indefinitely. Her gaze was like looking at a villain luring young girls.