Chapter 2438: Chapter 2441: A Letter from Elder Sister: The Imprisoned Relative

"I said it’ll work, so it will. Our Mountain Master often goes out, and since you’re staying at the Black Immortal Mountain anyway, there’s nothing else for you to do.

It’s better to cultivate here, and you can help me with some chores. Such a large courtyard needs your help cleaning up."

Ling Xiao said with a smile.

By having Feng Ru and En Renfeng handle the chores, they would feel more comfortable settling down. Otherwise, given their personalities, they’d be constantly on edge.

"No problem, we can handle cooking, sweeping, and other chores.

Cultivating here for a day is ten times more effective than at the Black Immortal Mountain, there’s no delay to our cultivation."

En Renfeng said excitedly.

In fact, even without such benefits, the mere fact that Ling Xiao saved them tonight was enough for him to willingly serve Ling Xiao.

"Alright then, change the plaque outside, and then go back to your rooms for cultivation. After all this fuss tonight, I need a good rest myself."

Ling Xiao nodded.

Then, everyone went about their tasks.

The Feiren Courtyard quickly became the "Lingxiao Courtyard."

Although only Inner Clan members were typically eligible to live in courtyards, Ling Xiao forcibly seized one with his own strength.

This was something unofficially permitted at Eight Immortals Mountain.

Yet, because the Branch Family Members dared not offend the Inner Clan members, no one had done this before.

Ling Xiao was groundbreaking.

Originally, he didn’t want to do this, preferring to cultivate properly.

But the problem was he had been here less than half a month and had already faced so much injustice.

If that’s the case, why should he follow the rules?

If you can break the rules, so can I!

Ultimately, it’s about who’s stronger!

Meanwhile, An Feiren was sobbing at An Hua’s place: "Grand Elder, you must stand up for me. Ling Xiao humiliates me so, he doesn’t respect you or the Clan Leader at all."

"Damn brat!"

An Hua was furious, but she didn’t act.

She remembered being forced back by the expert behind Ling Xiao at An Ming’s chamber.

If she were to go now and got killed, no one would weep for her.

She understood this well.

Moreover, Ling Xiao’s arrogance was clearly backed by someone. Provoking him now was unwise.

She must endure.

Wait till the Shadow Black Gourd contest is over.

She believed that as long as she killed Ling Xiao fair and square in the contest, even those backing Ling Xiao couldn’t say a word.

Otherwise, it’s an affront to the entire Eight Immortals Mountain.

She acknowledged this person was strong, but she believed he couldn’t stand against the entire Eight Immortals Mountain, so she wasn’t worried.

"Alright, Feiren, stop crying. A man shouldn’t weep. Stay at another courtyard for now. Once the Shadow Black Gourd contest ends, you can reclaim your place.

That kid won’t stay long."

An Hua comforted An Feiren.

Despite being dissatisfied with the consolation, An Feiren dared not voice his displeasure before An Hua.

After all, he wasn’t Ling Xiao and lacked the confidence and daring.

He could only sneak off to his rowdy friends for a temporary stay.

Meanwhile, Ling Xiao was setting up Array Formations inside and out of the new courtyard.

He spent almost the entire night until the next morning to finish.

Just after this tiring endeavor, Ling Xiao was ready to rest well in his room.

Suddenly, Feng Ru reported that a distinguished guest had arrived.

This guest was Lin Ruoxian.

"Steward Ruo Xian, you’re here! Come in and sit in the house, but I just got this courtyard last night. How did you know?"

Ling Xiao asked with a smile.

"Do you think the Eight Great Families are blind? They have informants in the other families.

What happens here quickly reaches the higher-ups.

I’m now one of the She Clan’s future Clan Leader successors, so naturally, I’d know."

At this point, Lin Ruoxian frowned and said, "Could you stop calling me Steward in the future? How about calling me Sister Ruo Xian?"

Relationships naturally become more intimate with ongoing contact between people.

The same was true for Ling Xiao and Lin Ruoxian.

If Lin Ruoxian had said this at the start.

Ling Xiao naturally wouldn’t address her that way—it felt awkward.

But now it rolled naturally off his tongue.

"Sister Ruo Xian, you must have a reason for visiting me?"

He asked with a smile.

Hearing this question, Lin Ruoxian’s previously radiant expression instantly turned cold.

"Ling Xiao, listen to me. Before I tell you this news, you must promise me you won’t get excited or impulsive!"

Lin Ruoxian said earnestly.

"Sister Ruo Xian, you know me well. It’s impossible for me not to get excited, but I have a sense of propriety. If it’s genuinely unachievable, I won’t act rashly."

Ling Xiao could tell that whatever Lin Ruoxian was about to say would not be good.

"Alright, what I have to say concerns your sister, Ling Jiaojiao."

Lin Ruoxian sighed.

"What happened to her?"

Ling Xiao suddenly exuded an icy killing intent, making Lin Ruoxian feel a slight fear.

In terms of chilling presence, probably no one at the entire Eight Immortals Mountain could compare to Ling Xiao.

This maniac’s killing intent was honed through endless slaughter.

"She’s been subjected to soft imprisonment!"

Lin Ruoxian replied.

"Soft imprisonment?"

Ling Xiao’s killing intent immediately receded completely. His entire being became calm as though he were an ice cellar.

Yet, this calmness was more like the calm before a storm.

Lin Ruoxian truly did not know whether she should continue.

But since she had brought it up, she couldn’t stop now, otherwise, Ling Xiao would investigate himself.

Rather than let Ling Xiao risk it himself, it was better for her to explain clearly.

"Yes, soft imprisonment! Because Ling Jiaojiao refused to agree to the marriage with Jian Liufeng!

Going as someone’s concubine is something any woman would find unpleasant.

And your sister Ling Jiaojiao is a girl who values face highly; she didn’t want to disgrace you, nor did she want to become someone’s concubine.

Initially, she had a favorable opinion of Jian Liufeng and even thought if she married him, it would mean a powerful backing for the Ling Family.

In the future, at the Eight Immortals Mountain, not many would dare to bully you."

Lin Ruoxian continued.

"How do you know such specifics?"

Ling Xiao frowned.

He wasn’t doubting Lin Ruoxian’s words, just curious.

"Your sister came to me before she was confined. She told me everything, and she was taken away by members of the Sword Clan right before my eyes.

In this situation, I am truly powerless."

Lin Ruoxian said helplessly.

She wasn’t weak, but the Sword Clan had more experts.

Just Jian Liufeng alone wasn’t someone she could contend with, not to mention many other experts accompanying him.