In the martial arts world, he threatens Yin Susu from the start.

Yue Lingshan had already whispered the whole story to Linghu Chong. Although she was equally shocked by Gu Hanyuan's intimidation of Tian Boguang, a notorious villain in the martial arts world, she also knew that the knife wounds on Linghu Chong's body were inflicted by Tian Boguang. Hearing Linghu Chong plead for him, she was displeased and said:

"Senior Brother, Tian Boguang injured you so badly, and you—you're still pleading for him?"

"That's why I have to thank Brother Tian for showing mercy, otherwise I would have died by his blade long ago."

Linghu Chong, however, didn't take it to heart.

Yue Lingshan wanted to say more, but Linghu Chong stopped her with a look, so she could only turn her head away sullenly and not look at him.

"No! He killed Baicheng, and he thinks he can just wipe the slate clean by observing three years of mourning? He's dreaming! A life for a life!"

Master Tiansong, who had been quietly observing the situation from the sidelines, seeing that Gu Hanyuan had already taken control and that Tian Boguang's life was hanging by a thread, heard Linghu Chong pleading for mercy. He reasoned that if Tian Boguang were let go because of this, Chi Baicheng would have died in vain, and he could not bear it.

“Uncle-Master Tiansong, Tian Boguang is sincere in repenting. Why not give him a chance to reform? If you think three years is not enough, five or ten years are negotiable. Why must you kill him?”

Linghu Chong, acting like a nice guy, stepped forward to dissuade Daoist Tiansong.

"Hmph! Linghu Chong, you actually befriended a lecherous scoundrel like Tian Boguang. I really don't know if it's because of your excellent teaching from Junior Brother Yue or your own decision."

Seeing that Linghu Chong was determined to protect Tian Boguang, Daoist Tiansong couldn't help but make a sarcastic remark.

"Uncle-Master Tiansong, how could you insult my father!"

Yue Lingshan was already unhappy with Linghu Chong's defense of Tian Boguang, but she couldn't tolerate Daoist Tiansong's indirect insults against her father.

"Hmph! Yue Buqun taught a disciple who befriended a lecherous scoundrel, so how good could he be?"

Master Tiansong has always been impatient. Since he had a conflict with the Huashan Sect, he didn't even bother with formalities and directly called Yue Buqun by his name.

"you!"

Yue Lingshan was furious.

But as a mere disciple, she was powerless against an elder of Master Tiansong's stature.

People only treat her politely because she is Yue Buqun's daughter; if it weren't for Yue Buqun's sake, no one would take her seriously.

"What Master Tiansong said is somewhat biased."

Gu Hanyuan originally had no intention of interfering in the conflict between Mount Hua and Mount Tai, and besides, he looked down on Yue Buqun, that hypocrite.

But seeing that Yue Lingshan's eyes were red with anger, he still spoke up to help her.

"Oh? May I ask what advice Young Master Gu has for me?"

Master Tiansong wasn't stupid. He knew that Gu Hanyuan was a grandmaster and didn't dare to confront him directly, especially since Gu Hanyuan had saved his life. So he could only suppress his anger and wait to see what Gu Hanyuan had to say.

"Although I have never met Sect Leader Yue, Miss Yue is pure and kind, and has a clear sense of right and wrong. Sect Leader Yue, who can raise such a good daughter, is obviously not someone who is just making a name for himself. Please, Daoist Tiansong, apologize to Miss Yue."

Gu Hanyuan spoke in a serious and earnest tone.

"you......"

When Master Tiansong heard that Gu Hanyuan wanted him to apologize to a junior like Yue Lingshan, he wanted to lash out. However, when he met Gu Hanyuan's gaze, he couldn't help but take a step back and could no longer utter any harsh words. This was because he saw that Gu Hanyuan's gaze was like two sharp swords piercing his heart.

After being startled by Gu Hanyuan, Daoist Tiansong could no longer maintain his composure. After hesitating for a moment, he cupped his hands to Yue Lingshan and said a few perfunctory words as an apology.

At this point, Yue Lingshan could no longer listen to the perfunctory words of Daoist Tiansong. Just now, Chen Xiao had stood up for her and spoken very protectively of her. It was clear that he was not speaking up for her because of her father Yue Buqun's status, but because she was Yue Lingshan, and that's why he was helping her.

It even forced Daoist Tiansong to bow his head, greatly enhancing his own prestige.

Apart from her parents and fellow disciples from the Huashan Sect, no one had ever treated her so well before.

Yue Lingshan's eyes sparkled as she stared intently at Gu Hanyuan, no longer avoiding his gaze.

When she saw Gu Hanyuan smile at her, she responded with a slightly shy smile.

Watching the interaction between Gu Hanyuan and Yue Lingshan, Linghu Chong felt increasingly bittersweet, as if the entire space was filled with a rosy atmosphere. He couldn't help but interrupt the atmosphere:

"Young Master Gu, please spare Brother Tian this time."

Although Master Tiansong had just lost face, he did not leave. He stood aside, wanting to see what would become of Tian Boguang.

If Gu Hanyuan lets him go in the end, he will definitely spread the bad reputation of Gu Hanyuan colluding with the flower thief.

Gu Hanyuan glanced at Daoist Tiansong, and although he saw through his purpose, he didn't care.

After hearing Linghu Chong plead for mercy again, he asked:

"Brother Tian? Let him go? Brother Linghu, do you know what you're saying? Do you know how many women in the martial world have been insulted by Tian Boguang to earn his reputation today? Did they suffer these insults in vain? Do you know how many women have committed suicide after their chastity was humiliated? What right do you, Linghu Chong, have to plead for Tian Boguang?"

..... ........ .......

Linghu Chong's face paled slightly as he was questioned by Gu Hanyuan's words, which were full of hurtful remarks. After all, Tian Boguang had committed so many evil deeds that were completely unreasonable. However, he did not want to watch Tian Boguang die in front of him, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and stand in front of Chen Xiao.

“Even if Tian Boguang has done many evil things and hurt many women, he is now willing to repent. Why not give him a chance to atone for his past sins in the future?”

"If Miss Yue is also insulted by Tian Boguang, would you give him a chance? Would you let him go?"

Gu Hanyuan's words were like knives, meant only to pierce the heart.

By the way, let's ruin Linghu Chong's image in Yue Lingshan's eyes. If it works out, great; if not, it doesn't matter.

"this......"

Linghu Chong's face turned ashen, and he hesitated for a moment. On one side was his beloved junior sister, and on the other was the life of Tian Boguang, with whom he had been having a pleasant conversation. He was unable to make a decision for a time.

"Big Brother!"

Yue Lingshan looked at the hesitant Linghu Chong with disappointment.

Yue Lingshan wasn't entirely without feelings for Linghu Chong. After all, they were childhood sweethearts, and it was normal for her to develop feelings for him.

However, seeing that Linghu Chong was still hesitating about the humiliation he had suffered, his favorability rating plummeted.

After all, women are often unreasonable in certain ways. No matter what the reasons are, all she wants is a man's love and care.

Moreover, with Gu Hanyuan's excellent work preceding him, it only highlights how much Linghu Chong's hesitation at this moment diminishes his standing.

Chapter 99: Throwing the Hero's Sword to Kill Tian Boguang

Linghu Chong was only then awakened by Yue Lingshan's words and hurriedly said:

“If that’s the case, I will kill Tian Boguang with my own hands.”

Unfortunately, it's too late to say this now.

"Tian Boguang, your evil deeds are numerous, even being torn to pieces ten times over would not be enough to atone for them. For the sake of Brother Linghu's plea for you, you should commit suicide."

Gu Hanyuan had no intention of letting Tian Boguang off the hook; he already had Yun Zhonghe and Blood Saber Ancestor as his two tools.

Tian Boguang was of no use to him whatsoever.

Saying all this at this point is just trying to sow discord between Linghu Chong and Linghu Chong.

Linghu Chong was already speechless after Gu Hanyuan's rebuke, and it would be ungrateful of him to plead for Tian Boguang again.

Not to mention that those present might execute him on the spot, he wouldn't even get past Yue Lingshan. At best, she would ignore him; at worst, she would sever all ties with him.

When Tian Boguang saw that Linghu Chong could no longer plead for him, he felt utterly hopeless.

But Tian Boguang saw that Linghu Chong was still standing between him and Gu Hanyuan, and Yue Lingshan was very close by. In addition, Linghu Chong had just said that if he insulted Yue Lingshan, he would kill him with his own hands.

As the saying goes, "A small favor is appreciated, but a large one breeds resentment." No matter how much Linghu Chong pleaded for him before, those words completely ruined everything.

Besides, the situation is already hopeless, and people are capable of anything when they are in despair.

Enraged, Tian Boguang took Yue Lingshan hostage.

In the blink of an eye, before anyone on the field could react, Tian Boguang had already grabbed Yue Lingshan.

With his left hand, he held a sharp knife against her delicate neck; a single, gentle stroke would take away this beautiful, blossoming life.

Gu Hanyuan was quick to react and was able to kill Tian Boguang before he could make a move.

However, Gu Hanyuan saw that Linghu Chong was standing right in front of him, so he could easily pretend that he was being blocked by him.

Seeing that Yue Lingshan had been taken hostage, he immediately shoved Linghu Chong aside and glared at him.

"Step aside!"

Linghu Chong then realized that his reckless actions had blocked Gu Hanyuan's attack, which had led to Yue Lingshan's imprisonment. He was filled with regret for his incompetence and failure.

"Tian Boguang! What are you doing! Let go of Junior Sister!"

When Linghu Chong saw that Tian Boguang had actually kidnapped Yue Lingshan, it was too late for regrets. He could only utter a few indifferent angry words.

"Brother Linghu, I had no choice."

Seeing that the situation had been reversed, Tian Boguang became slightly smug.

"Young Master Gu, I can see you are fond of Sister Yue. I advise you not to act rashly, or I might just wield this swift blade and you'll never see this beautiful young lady again. If you let me go today, Sister Yue will be returned to you safely. Afterwards, I will immediately flee far away and never appear before you again in this life. What do you say?"

"Tian Boguang, if you dare to lay a finger on Miss Yue, let alone flee a thousand miles away, even if you flee ten thousand miles away, I will hunt you down and tear you to pieces. You can try to see if I can do what I say!"

Gu Hanyuan stared at Tian Boguang with a cold and sharp gaze.

Linghu Chong could only stand obediently to the side and silently pray that Gu Hanyuan could save his junior sister.

This was the first time anyone present had seen Gu Hanyuan, who appeared to be a refined and elegant gentleman, display such a cold and domineering side. The shock from this contrast was no less than the astonishment Yue Lingshan felt when she was kidnapped.

Yue Lingshan, the main character, had tears in her eyes. She hadn't refuted Tian Boguang's statement that Gu Hanyuan liked her, and her continued support for him made her believe it was true.

At this moment, there was a flicker of emotion in her eyes.

Yilin's reaction was no better. She could only silently chant "Amitabha," but she couldn't calm herself down at all. Even if Guanyin Bodhisattva wanted to blame her, she couldn't stop her heart from beating faster and faster.