In the past, the Wind God Nie Feng had shaken the martial arts world with his unparalleled Wind God's Leg and became a legend.
Now that Ling Xiao had already comprehended the essence of the Wind God's Leg, as long as his profound strength increased, he would be able to recreate the divine might of the Wind God of the past.
Both of his legs were filled with profound energy, and he stepped on the two guards who could not react in time.
The two guards' defenses were insufficient. Their noses were broken on the spot, and they vomited blood as they fell far away.
Ling Xiao landed on the ground with a slightly pale face. He took a deep breath and said to Ling Tao, "Third Uncle, let's go. I believe these two dogs won't dare to bite people anymore."
Ling Tao looked at the fallen bodyguards on both sides of the courtyard and looked at Ling Xiao with a complicated expression. Then, he walked side by side with Ling Xiao into the inner courtyard.
Just as he walked in, Ling Xiao could not help but feel enlightened.
This was the first time he had stepped into the Ling Family's inner courtyard.
A straight path led straight ahead, surrounded by hundreds of flowers that bloomed, emitting a refreshing fragrance. The rockery was strange, as if a spirit beast was galloping, the small bridge was surrounded by flowing water, emitting a clear trickling sound, and there were pavilions dotted around it. This combination was like the inner courtyard of a palace, extremely beautiful and quiet.
At the end of the road was a large training field that was nearly a thousand square meters. In the middle of the training field was a raised platform. This was obviously the Ling Family's martial arts arena, and it was also the place where the family tests were held every year.
Right in front of the road was a majestic and extraordinary pavilion. This pavilion was seven stories high and was made of a thousand-year-old redwood tree. The wooden walls were carved with spirit patterns that looked extremely mysterious. It even faintly emitted a faint light, making it look grand and magnificent.
If there was a formation master here, they would definitely be able to see that there was a formation around this pavilion.
Ling Xiao could not help but sigh in his heart, "The Ling Family is indeed worthy of being the head of the three great families. The inner courtyard is actually so unique and majestic."
There were many youths between the ages of ten and sixteen practicing martial arts under the guidance of the deacon.
Many of the older youths recognized Ling Xiao, because two years ago, Ling Xiao was their idol. But now, their dreams of idols had been shattered, and what remained was only a trash that was ridiculed by others.
"Isn't that our family's disgrace, Ling Xiao?"
"Yeah, how did he get into the inner court?
This kind of trash doesn't even have the right to take half a step into the inner courtyard. "
"Isn't that right?
He's tarnishing our family's reputation, and our family doesn't need this kind of trash. "
"Don't talk about Brother Ling Xiao like that. He's my idol. Although he can't cultivate Xuan Qi, I believe that he'll be able to stand up again."
"What a joke, the Grand Elder has already determined that he can no longer cultivate profound energy, he is destined to be a cripple for the rest of his life."
On the martial arts platform, most of the youths were pointing fingers at Ling Xiao, and many of them were even mocking him. Only a little girl in pink was supporting Ling Xiao.
This little girl was Ling Xiao's cousin, Ling Ling, and the youngest daughter of his uncle, Ling Jue. She was only eight years old, and her tender little face was extremely cute.
The tall and strong youth beside Ling Ling was Ling Zhi, one of the grandsons of the second elder, Ling Mo. At the age of fifteen, he was already at the peak of a low-level Xuan Qi practitioner. In another half a year, he would be able to break through a small level and become a mid-level Xuan Qi practitioner. This kind of talent could be considered top-notch in Meteorite City, and he was much stronger than Ling Rui, who was still a low-level Xuan Qi practitioner at the age of eighteen.
"I forbid you to say that about Brother Ling Xiao, he's stronger than all of you," Ling Ling raised her little fist and shouted angrily.
She was already a third level Martial Disciple, and her clenched fist also had a bit of power.
"Hmph, little girl, watch carefully. Watch how I teach your Brother Ling Xiao a lesson!" Ling Zhi looked at Ling Ling with a face full of disdain, and then walked towards Ling Xiao.
Even though he was Ling Mo's grandson, he was still young, and not everything about the Ling Family was known to him. He only knew that Ling Xiao had been seriously injured yesterday, but he didn't know that Ling Xiao had already been able to re-cultivate his Xuan Qi, and that his strength was even stronger than yesterday. If he had known about this, he probably wouldn't have come out to look for trouble.
"Hey, trash, you don't have the right to enter our family's inner courtyard. If you know what's good for you, hurry up and scram, or I'll teach you a lesson!" Ling Zhi's personality was domineering, and he didn't put Ling Tao in his eyes at all, and directly shouted at Ling Xiao.
This was because there was an unwritten rule in the family: people of the same generation could learn from each other, but as long as they didn't kill each other, the older generation couldn't interfere.
Thus, Ling Zhi dared to disrespect Ling Xiao in front of Ling Tao, just like Ling Rui, who directly ignored Ling Tao.
Ling Tao had already seen Ling Xiao's strength, and towards Ling Zhi's provocation, he didn't say much, and just wanted to watch the show from the side.
Ling Xiao looked at him with a playful expression, "Are you talking about me?"
Ling Zhi placed his hands on his waist, "In our Ling Family, other than you, who else is a trash? Your father is also a trash like you, and you're a disgrace to our Ling Family. If I were you, I'd just smash my head against the wall and die."
Ling Zhi's words were sharp and unkind, causing Ling Tao to frown. Not far away, the younger generation of the Ling Family gathered together to watch the show, as if they could already see Ling Xiao being taught a lesson by Ling Zhi.
Only Ling Ling clenched her fists and shouted, "Brother Ling Xiao isn't a trash, Brother Ling Xiao, beat up Ling Zhi, he's so annoying."
Ling Xiao smiled at Ling Er, "Little Ling Er, you're right, he looks as stupid as a cow, he's really annoying."
"Haha, Ling Zhi is a cow." Ling Ling Tian was really cute, and immediately responded to Ling Xiao's words with a smile.
"How dare a trash like you humiliate me, I'll teach you a lesson!" Ling Zhi shouted, and his body pounced towards Ling Xiao, his fists condensed eighty percent of his strength, and smashed towards Ling Xiao.
"If I say you're a cow, then you're a cow. I didn't even point out your name, and you actually thought so? How stupid!" Ling Xiao looked at Ling Zhi's fists in disdain. In terms of strength, Ling Xiao was definitely not a match for a Xuan cultivator, but his speed was something that even a high level Xuan cultivator could not compare to, and only a Xuan cultivator could threaten him.
As soon as Ling Xiao finished speaking, his footsteps crisscrossed, and only a scar was left on the ground.
Ling Zhi's fists smashed into the scar, and he shouted, "Not good!"
Unfortunately, it was too late, as Ling Xiao had already raised his palm from behind.
"Flowing Water and Flowing Clouds!"
"Pa!"
Ling Xiao's palm directly landed on the back of Ling Zhi's head, and he was sent flying a few meters, immediately fainting.
At that moment, all the youths in the martial arts field looked at Ling Xiao in disbelief. They did not know what had happened, but they saw Ling Zhi being sent flying, and Ling Zhi did not seem to be able to get up again.
Was, was this really a trash who could not cultivate?
All of them had doubts in their hearts.
In the end, the answer was no. Not only was Ling Xiao not a trash, he was even stronger than all of them. Ling Zhi, who was at the peak of a low level Xuan Qi, was defeated with a single palm. Even a beginner middle level Xuan Qi might not have such strength!
Among those present, only the deacon who was teaching the children and Ling Tao could see that something was amiss. Both of them were puzzled, "This kid's footwork is very strange!"
"Wow, Brother Ling Xiao, you're so awesome!" Ling Ling immediately jumped up and shouted.
Ling Xiao took two steps forward and hugged the cute little girl in his arms. He kissed her forehead and said, "You're not as awesome as my Little Ling Er. You're already a Level 3 Martial Disciple at such a young age. If you work hard, you'll become a Xuan Qi very soon."
Ling Ling's face turned red as she said, "Brother Ling Xiao, you're so bad!
You actually stole my first kiss, what if I can't get married in the future? "
Ling Xiao's words immediately caused Ling Tao and Ling Xiao to burst into laughter. They couldn't help but sigh inwardly at how precocious this little girl was.
"Alright, let's go, don't let the clan wait for too long." Ling Tao patted Ling Ling's head and said to Ling Xiao.
Putting down Ling Ling, Ling Xiao and Ling Tao finally stepped into the pavilion in the inner courtyard.
Inside the pavilion, nine elders seemed to have been waiting for a long time.
Sitting at the top was Ling Xiao's grandfather, Ling Cang, who was also the clan leader of the Ling Clan. He wore a dark golden robe and his long hair was tied up. There were strands of white in his hair, and his thin old face was filled with shallow wrinkles. He looked very amiable, but there was an indescribable sense of authority in his eyes that made people not dare to look at him directly.
On his lower right was the Second Elder, Ling Mo. His expression was very stiff. He had one hand on the armrest, and his fingers kept tapping on the wooden chair, emitting a crisp sound of "Tap … Tap …".
To his left was the third elder, Ling Yuan. His body was as fat as a ball, and his entire face was squeezed to the point where it was difficult to see his facial features. Only his two eyes were sharp as he sized up Ling Xiao.
Below Ling Mo and Ling Yuan were the fourth elder, and then the fifth elder …
Ling Tao bowed to Ling Cang, who was sitting at the top, and said, "Clan leader, Ling Xiao has arrived."
After saying that, he retreated to the lowest corner and stood there expressionlessly.
Although Ling Tao was Ling Cang's son, the Ling Clan was very strict. Before he became an elder, there would never be a seat for him in the inner courtyard.
Ling Xiao also bowed like Ling Tao, "Greetings, clan leader and elders."
"Hmph." At this time, the fifth elder, Ling Yan, coldly snorted, and a great pressure pressed down on Ling Xiao.
Ling Cang, who was sitting at the top, frowned, but soon relaxed, and did not stop Ling Yan.
Suddenly, Ling Xiao felt an indescribable pressure from all directions, causing his breathing to become rapid and difficult. His body felt as if it was being pressed down by a huge rock, and if he relaxed even a little, he would kneel on the ground.
A wave of anger rose in Ling Xiao's heart. Damn it, from the outside until now, he had been repeatedly rejected and provoked. This was really intolerable.
Ling Xiao gritted his teeth, and his eyes were red with anger. The skin of his mouth had already been bitten, and traces of blood flowed out. His body was bent over from the pressure, but he still persisted. One of his hands was already on the Giant Dragon Sword on his back, as if he was ready to draw it out and fight to the death.
"Enough." The second elder, Ling Mo, who was above the fifth elder, waved his hand and dispersed the fifth elder's pressure.
With the pressure gone, Ling Xiao only felt his body and mind relax. A mouthful of blood was about to gush out of his stomach, but it was directly suppressed by his stubborn nature.
Ling Xiao looked at the fifth elder and sneered, "You hit the young one, and the old one came. Fifth elder, are you trying to bully the young?"
Ling Yan did not know that his son had been humiliated by Ling Xiao, and immediately said in a displeased tone, "What do you mean by that? I was just following the wishes of the elders to see if you can really cultivate Xuan Qi."
"Oh, so that's how it is. I have wrongly accused the fifth elder." Ling Xiao slightly bowed, and then he said, "I thought the fifth elder was standing up for your grandson, but I think the fifth elder is clear about public and private affairs, and I believe that he would not easily cover up for anyone who disrespects the clan leader, right?"
Ling Yan did not listen carefully, and immediately nodded and said, "Of course."
Ling Xiao smiled and said, "That's good." Then he raised his head and said to the sitting elders in a clear voice, "Just now at the entrance, someone publicly insulted me. Originally, this was not a big deal. In these two years, I, Ling Xiao, have become numb to it, and will not bother with others. However, I would like to boldly ask the elders, if the Ling family's disciples were to speak disrespectfully to the clan leader, what punishment would they receive?"
Ling Xiao's solemn speech drew the attention of all the other elders, who were seated, to look at him in confusion.
Finally, the fourth elder in charge of punishment, Ling Wei, said, "If the Ling family's disciples are disrespectful to the clan leader, their profound strength will be abolished, and they will be expelled from the Ling family."