C317

Chapter 317 - Banquet Invitation

Ling Xiao was very polite, or perhaps he was appreciative of Ning Zhong. He wanted to hand over the matter of managing the Huashan Mountain to Ning Zhongze.

If they did not handle this properly, it would probably arouse the displeasure of the crowd. Why would they leave now that they had just taken over? They had to give the Huashan Mountain a perfect explanation, and that would be to arrange a candidate to replace Ling Xiao.

Seeing Ling Xiao raise the teacup, Ning Zhong naturally had no reason to reject, and also raised the teacup in his hand, saying, "Thank you, Sect Leader Ling, for your praise."

How many years had Ning Zhong been working hard for the Huashan Mountain? How much effort did she put in to help Yue Buqun stabilize the position of the Sect Leader?

Even Ning Zhong understood this point, but Yue Buqun did not care in the slightest. If it wasn't for Ning Zhong, who was silently giving out rewards behind his back, Yue Buqun's position as Sect Leader would have probably been unstable.

How could Ning Zhong not feel cold after having fed her dog with so many years of good intentions? Hence, after being sincerely praised by Ling Xiao, his heart was moved, and he even somewhat liked Ling Xiao.

Moreover, his own daughter liked Ling Xiao too. As a mother, how could he possibly go in to stir up trouble?

In truth, her feelings for Ling Xiao had already started, but Ning Zhong had been holding back and did not say it out, maybe hiding it forever in her heart. Ning Zhong, on the other hand, looked at Ling Xiao's handsome face, and sighed helplessly in his heart.

How could Ling Xiao not sense Ning Zhongze's expression, but it was indeed not suitable for him to talk about, as Ling Xiao respected Ning Zhongze's choice.

"Lady Ning, I know that for you, the Huashan Mountain is not only a home, but a Legacy. In fact, it is the same for me. Ling Xiao said with a faint smile.

Upon hearing this, Ning Zhongze's mood was pulled back to reality. After taking a deep breath, Ning Zhongze said with a smile, "Of course, the Huashan Mountain needs reform and innovation. I believe that everyone will have more confidence under the leadership of the Sect Leader Ling."

Afterwards, the two sides discussed some plans for the future, and finally brought the topic back to the issue of taking up the post.

This was the reason why Ling Xiao had come to Ning Zhongze.

"Lady Ning, how are the arrangements for my appointment?" Ling Xiao asked.

When Ning Zhongze heard this, he slightly frowned and said, "Things aren't as simple as I thought. I originally wanted to hold a lively ceremony to take over the position, but I realized that the surrounding forces aren't friendly to the Huashan Mountain. I'm worried that they would do something that would shame the Huashan Mountain in such an important occasion."

"You mean they're going to make trouble at my inauguration?" Ling Xiao raised his eyebrows and asked.

Ning Zhongze solemnly nodded his head.

But Ling Xiao just laughed.

"So this is what the Lady Ning is worried about. If they really want to cause trouble, then let them leave without a way back." Ling Xiao said.

"Even someone from the Five Mountain Alliance?" Ning Zhongze asked.

Ling Xiao nodded and said: "That's right, no one can bully Huashan Mountain anymore. No matter where they come from, as long as they dare to cause trouble, I will take their lives."

"What if it is the strongest Mount Song out of the five mountains?" Ning Zhong asked tentatively.

Ling Xiao still nodded and said: "The same. Whoever offends my Huashan Mountain, kill without mercy."

Seeing Ling Xiao's serious expression, Ning Zhong knew that this was not a joke. Although he was afraid of many things, he still did not say it out loud. In her heart, she believed in Ling Xiao.

"Tell me about your original plan. Don't worry about other factors." Ling Xiao said.

Hearing this, Ning Zhong nodded his head and simply explained his original plan. He probably wanted to publicize the surrounding forces, cover up the negative news of Yue Buqun leaving, and at the same time release the news that Feng Buping and Cheng Xian were killed by Ling Xiao alone, in order to intimidate those powers that were ready to make a move.

This idea was not bad, it could stabilize the current status of Huashan Mountain. It was just that not all powers would buy it, and Mount Song was one of them.

"En, Lady Ning's idea is very good. We will do as you say, no need to be afraid." Ling Xiao said.

When Ning Zhongze heard this, he was silent for a moment before he nodded and said, "Since Sect Leader Ling is so certain, then I will act according to the plan."

"Not only do we have to continue with the plan, I also have another request that requires Lady Ning to arrange it in place." Ling Xiao smiled mysteriously.

Hearing this, Ning Zhong had a face full of suspicion, as well as a bad premonition.

"Please speak, Sect Leader Ling." Ning Zhongze said.

Ling Xiao tapped his finger on the table, and said word by word: "I want you to show the various powers in the area to participate in the inauguration ceremony."

Hearing this, Ning Zhong looked shocked: "Sect Leader Ling, are you serious?"

Ling Xiao nodded with a smile, "Of course I'm serious. Could it be that this looks like a joke?"

Although Ling Xiao's expression was a little funny, Ning Zhong knew that Ling Xiao would definitely not joke around with him on such a serious matter.

After taking a deep breath, Ning Zhong still could not figure it out. The more people coming, the more troublesome it was to have someone come out to stir up trouble. This was basically adding fuel to the fire.

"Sect Leader Ling, although my Huashan Mountain has influence, not everyone is willing to give us face. Even if we were to invite them, most of them might come looking for opportunities to ruthlessly humiliate us." Ning Zhongze reminded.

Being bullied by a dog was something that couldn't be helped. The current Huashan Mountain didn't have much strength, so she could only choose to be a human being with her tail between her legs.

If this was placed at the peak of Huashan Mountain's power, even the strongest Mount Song would have to give him some face, so she didn't have to be afraid of the surrounding small powers.

Hearing that, Ling Xiao laughed lightly: "Since you said that many of the surrounding powers are eyeing us covetously, then we naturally cannot continue to be in a passive position like this. Only by taking the initiative to attack can we establish our might, and sometimes a few words is not enough.

"What does Sect Leader Ling mean?" Ning Zhong could vaguely guess what was going on. However, this idea was too reckless and dangerous, so Ning Zhong didn't dare to be certain of it.

Ling Xiao said: "Let those who instigate trouble come over and invite the surrounding powers to watch as well, and let them personally see how miserable the consequences are for causing trouble. The current Huashan Mountain is still strong, and is not someone they can bully."