Zombie Bodyguard-Chapter 1555 - 1552: Forging Swords? Depends on My Mood

Tang Banqing’s words caused quite a stir among the crowd, making Situ Ming’s expression very awkward. At this point, he had failed in his attempt to cripple Lin Tian and Xiao Manxue, and seizing the Ice Soul by force was out of the question, not to mention having no hope of possessing the Heavenly Tribulation Sword.

The Situ family had no face left to stay, especially since his hand might become crippled if not treated promptly.

"Since Old Tang has said so, we naturally believe it. I never wanted today’s events to escalate to this point. As of now, the Situ family still hasn’t received any compensation, so I have nothing further to say. Situ Ming bids farewell for now, and I hope we meet again!" Situ Ming glanced at the crowd, then left with the Situ siblings.

However, anyone could hear the implication in his words that the Situ family was still very dissatisfied with today’s events. Everyone understood that the typically dominant Situ family lost face from beginning to end; of course, they couldn’t be content with that.

"Situ Ming, before you leave, this old woman has something to say." Tang Banqing suddenly spoke, stopping the departing Situ Ming.

"What advice does Old Tang have?" Situ Ming slightly furrowed his brow but still patiently asked.

"I just want to remind you about the re-forging of the Qixue Sword. Don’t come looking for me anymore. I will be traveling far and wide recently, and no one will be able to find me." Tang Banqing said coldly.

Situ Ming and Situ Yufeng’s expressions tensed. After a moment of silence, Situ Ming responded in a low voice, "I understand, farewell!"

Not only did he understand, but Lin Tian also understood. Tang Banqing’s words were just a polite way of giving face to the Situ family. Her true meaning was that she would no longer reforge the Qixue Sword for them.

For the Situ family, this was probably the worst news. Even if they acquired the Ice Soul in the future, without Tang Banqing’s help in reforging, it would be useless.

Of course, unless the Situ family could find another swordsmith on par with Tang Banqing, but was there another swordsmith like her in this world?

Watching the three from the Situ family leave in disgrace, Lin Tian felt relieved and internally thought, the Situ family best stop here, or else it would be the beginning of their disaster.

The other Ancient Martial Artists, seeing the tense atmosphere, also took their leave. With everything concluded, they had no reason to stay.

However, the Tang City Ancient Martial Artist gathering would likely be talked about in the Ancient Martial World for a long time, as the events that occurred were enough to write a legendary story.

After the Ancient Martial Artists departed, only a few major families were left at the scene. The Yuwen family also came forward to say goodbye. As they left, Li Wenfeng made a show of bidding farewell to Lin Tian, although what was on his mind was known only to him.

Yuwen Luofei looked deeply at Lin Tian, her gaze complex, as if she had something to say, but in the end, she said nothing, only cupped her fists before leaving.

Li Wenfeng noticed the look from Yuwen Luofei towards Lin Tian, a shadow passing in his eyes, but he restrained himself, not erupting like Situ Yufeng.

"Lin Tian, what should I say about you? A perfectly fine girl has once again had her heart stolen by you." As a woman, Xiao Manxue naturally understood women better and saw Yuwen Luofei’s expression clearly, sighing slightly.

"What is Miss talking about? I don’t understand." Lin Tian feigned ignorance, to which Xiao Manxue could only be helpless, finding it both funny and frustrating.

"Martial Uncle..." Master Tang bowed to Tang Banqing, trying to say something but being stopped by Tang Banqing’s wave of the hand.

"Xuan Su, what you did today was truly unjust!" Tang Banqing said angrily.

Xuan Su? Lin Tian was taken aback, then quickly realized this must be the name of Master Tang. Only Tang Banqing dared to call her by name. A Mid-Innate level expert, feared to be the top in the Ancient Martial World, and so young with limitless potential.

Tang Xuan Su’s expression did not change, responding respectfully, "Martial Uncle has your considerations, and I have my ideas. The marriage matter was unrelated to Qingshuang Pavilion but was involved because of the treatment issue. Manxue, being one of the parties involved, should bear this responsibility."

"Situ Ming is also one of the parties involved. Shouldn’t he bear this responsibility too?" Tang Banqing asked unhappily.

Tang Xuan Su remained calm, "Situ Ming is a member of the Situ family, so his punishment will come from them. His mission failed; it won’t be easy for him once he returns to the Situ family."

"Fine then, leaving aside the matter of responsibility, you were aware Situ Ming came for the Ice Soul. But the Ice Soul is Xiao Manxuan’s life-saving talisman, and your actions were enabling Situ Ming." Tang Banqing reproached.

"Martial Uncle, regardless of the final outcome, I would not have allowed Situ Ming to take the Ice Soul. But to resolve the matter, one person had to be sacrificed. That was the quickest and most efficient solution." Tang Xuan Su remained firm in her opinion, unyielding even in front of her Martial Uncle, as she was the Sect Leader and a Mid-Innate expert, her state of mind unwavering.

"Ha..." Lin Tian sneered, "I, an outsider, became the one you deemed necessary to sacrifice."

Tang Xuan Su looked at Lin Tian, coldly saying, "When you got involved in this matter, you should have anticipated the consequences. The Ancient Martial World is always ruthless and unfeeling."

"Yes, I did consider the consequences, but I still went ahead because I don’t care about the consequences. You didn’t expect that I could handle it; otherwise, you wouldn’t have targeted me." Lin Tian retorted.

"You indeed have that capability." Tang Xuan Su stated plainly, speaking with a cold, objective tone, devoid of emotional fluctuation.

Lin Tian was left speechless, thinking perhaps this woman had psychological issues due to never marrying.

"Alright, since it’s all in the past, this old woman doesn’t want to interfere any further. I will go traveling. You can handle matters in Qingshuang Pavilion as you wish." Tang Banqing waved her hand dismissively and genuinely turned to leave with grace. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Tang Muling suddenly called out, "Martial Uncle, the swords of the Sword Pavilion are nearly all destroyed. Please forge a batch before you leave."

The swords of the Sword Pavilion were naturally burned by Lin Tian’s Purple Flame, and Tang Muling, as a Sword Servant, was responsible for the Sword Pavilion, but she didn’t know how to forge swords. Thus, she could only ask Tang Banqing to help.

Sword forging was traditionally Tang Banqing’s task. Since she was going traveling, who knew when she would return? Tang Muling’s request was reasonable.

Unexpectedly, Tang Banqing didn’t even turn her head, continuing to walk out, leaving behind words, "I have taught all my skills to Lin Tian; if you want swords forged, ask him to do it."

With that, she left a distant, carefree silhouette. The female disciples of Qingshuang Pavilion looked at each other, thinking in unison, what did the great Martial Aunt mean by this? Lin Tian clearly held hostility toward Qingshuang Pavilion, would he forge swords for the sect?