Where does that wicked woman get her conscience?

Chapter 159 Forced into the Palace

Banquet hall.

The dancers moved with the grace of willow catkins, gracefully dancing to the strains of various musical instruments.

However, no one in the audience was in the mood to appreciate the beautiful scenery; most of them were preoccupied with the same thought.

Mr. Shen downed the strong liquor in one gulp, then slammed the glass back onto the table.

His gaze fell on the two purple-robed figures sitting side by side on the high platform, his chest heaving rapidly.

These two old men, who said they would find someone to impersonate his son, are now chatting and laughing without taking any action.

She's just a woman, and I haven't been able to find her for so long. Is she lying to him?

The banquet hall is full of familiar faces; it's impossible for them to be here.

Thinking this, Master Shen withdrew his gaze with a gloomy expression. He beckoned to the old man on his left, signaling him to come closer: "Old Xie, go find the woman who killed the young master."

Old Master Xie paused slightly, then lowered his voice: "Master, what about the right wing's dealings with the clan leader..."

"What ability can that sickly fellow have? As long as Elder Liuming is here, what could be more important than Zixian's affairs?"

"Yes, sir."

The old man Xie left in response, a commotion that caught the attention of the black-robed elder behind the Lin clan chief.

He looked away but didn't say anything more.

"Cough, cough cough." The Lin clan chief's face showed signs of fatigue. He wondered if it was just his imagination, but his condition had become increasingly unstable since entering the banquet hall.

Feeling an intense itch in his throat, he twitched his shoulders a few times, took a handkerchief from someone and covered his mouth to cough.

The cough got worse and worse, and my heart suddenly clenched. I felt something scalding hot coming out of my mouth. I finally managed to stop coughing and looked at the handkerchief in my hand. It was already stained with bright red blood.

He concealed the darkness in his eyes and clutched the blood-stained handkerchief tightly.

"Chieftain, are you alright?" the old man hurriedly stepped forward to ask.

"It's alright, cough, cough cough!"

Chief Lin pursed his lips, not daring to say anything more for the time being.

His gaze swept over the dancers in front of him and landed on the two elders of the right wing opposite him.

Crescent Island has five elders, four of whom are from the right wing. The First Elder and the Fourth Elder are both present, but the Third Elder and the Fifth Elder are nowhere to be seen...

He didn't believe these people were simply inviting him to watch the song and dance performances; the banquet had been going on for some time now, and nothing had happened...

The Lin clan chief let out a long sigh, leaned back in his chair, and slowly closed his eyes: "I think the banquet is almost over, and it's getting late, so I won't wait here any longer."

As soon as he finished speaking, the second elder behind him stepped forward to help him up.

Upon seeing this, the two elders on the opposite side exchanged a glance and immediately ordered the dancers to step back.

"Hehe, Clan Chief, there's no need to rush back like this." The First Elder glanced at the Fourth Elder, who was already prepared, and a strange smile appeared on his lips. "We haven't even tasted the fine wine and delicacies yet..."

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a loud bang was heard, and something exploded on the banquet grounds, instantly filling the air with white smoke that obscured the surrounding view.

The people around Chief Lin immediately became alert and surrounded him. As soon as the signal to deal with the emergency was given, the guards who were ready to go rushed in instantly.

At the same time, the right-wing ambushers also launched an attack. Between the two sides, countless footsteps and the sound of magical weapons clashing echoed throughout the banquet hall.

Using the guards as a springboard, the Fourth Elder flew towards the Lin Clan Chief, swooping down with a magical weapon as sharp as an eagle's claw!

"Qiang!"

The sharp claws were blocked by a giant rhinoceros horn axe.

The Fourth Elder's arms suddenly trembled, and he took a few steps back. He stuck out his tongue and licked the tips of his claws, looking like a vicious snake, his tongue flicking out menacingly.

"Second brother, what good will it do to protect this sickly fellow? If you truly care about the clan, you should join us in eliminating him."

"Stop talking nonsense." The Second Elder's face was stern as he noticed people from various factions gathering in their direction, his eyes filled with seriousness.

If they attack together, he alone won't be able to withstand it at all...

The thought had barely crossed his mind when those people actually attacked him all at once!

With his mind preoccupied with both sides, the Second Elder, despite his formidable strength, quickly grew weary.

A small oversight can give others an opportunity to take advantage.

The heavy sword that suddenly appeared from the smoke slashed down fiercely at the clan leader sitting in his seat. He knew he was in trouble and tried to block it, but was slammed down by the Fourth Elder's eagle claw!

His robe was ripped, and his entire arm was instantly covered in blood.

Chief Lin's furrowed brows betrayed his anger. He clenched his fists and swung his arm upwards, the heavy sword striking his arm with a crisp sound like two swords clashing.

The sword was knocked back, and his already pale face was now covered in a grayish-black stain. Thick blood gushed from his mouth, and he trembled so badly that he could not even sit up straight. His body went limp and he was about to fall to the ground.

Just then, a long, black whip flashed out from the smoke, wrapped around his neck, and dragged him into the fog.

"Clan leader!" the second elder roared furiously, trying to rush forward to rescue him, but he was unable to break through the crowd's encirclement.

"Second Brother, don't get agitated. Eldest Brother is just inviting the clan leader over to have a casual chat with him." The Fourth Elder's eyes were sinister as he chuckled.

"..." The Second Elder turned to look at him, his face suddenly turning fierce.

the other side.

Chief Lin was being dragged along by a long whip, and blood was seeping from the deep marks on his neck.

"boom!"

With a flick of the whip, he slammed him onto the banquet table, which instantly shattered.

The elder swung his long whip, striking him in front of him. The strong wind brought him back to his senses.

"Clan leader, have you been sending people to look for the young lady lately? Have you found her?" The First Elder's lips curled into a mocking smile.

Upon hearing this, the Lin clan chief's expression changed drastically. He clenched his teeth, but then relaxed them in an instant. He had no strength left in his body, and all he could do was glare at the other party with cruel hatred in his eyes.

"Don't worry, Miss is perfectly fine." The elder said, stepping aside and taking a few steps back.

A blood-stained iron cage appeared before Chief Lin's eyes.

The person inside the cage had messy, haphazardly hanging hair, his hands and feet were chained, his body was covered in wounds, and he was on the verge of death with his head drooping.

"Wow..." Clan Chief Lin's face twisted instantly, his eyes swirling with countless emotions, and his anger surged to his heart, causing his eyes to roll upwards and he fainted.

However, the excruciating pain jolted him awake; two fingers on his right hand had been whipped off.

He trembled all over and could only growl in a hoarse voice.

"If you publicly announce your relinquishment of the clan chief position in front of both the left and right factions, then I will spare your lives, even if it means your bodies are left whole. How about that?" The Grand Elder let out a low, eerie laugh. "Answer immediately, or else..."

He strode towards the iron cage and kicked it hard: "I killed her!"

Chief Lin glared angrily, but even with a heart full of killing intent, he was powerless to do anything. A mocking smile appeared on his lips.

This kind of person doesn't deserve to sit in a high position!

Even if it means death, he will not let them succeed!

But Miao'er...

"What kind of expression is that! Well, you damned sickling!" The elder's forehead veins bulged, and his eyes flashed with a cruel light.

With a powerful kick, he shattered the entire iron cage into pieces, then raised his long whip and lashed it down at Lin Miao, who had just lost her footing and collapsed to the ground!

"I'll teach you to mock me!"

The long whip, imbued with powerful spiritual energy, lashed down from the sky, emitting a sharp, piercing sound. Such force would surely kill someone already severely injured.

However, just as the whip was about to touch Lin Miao's back, a long sword wrapped in a glassy light slashed down from the sky.

He weaved between the two, blocking the whip that was pulled down. When the two touched, there was a loud clang, and a blinding white light flashed out!

The elder's expression changed drastically. The vibration from his palm reached his chest, and his entire arm went numb.

His eyes widened in horror. He abruptly pulled back his whip and quickly took a few steps back.

The longsword fell to the ground and sank heavily into the earth.

At the same time, from the direction from which the sword shadow came, a mocking laugh echoed from high in the sky where no one was visible.

"I almost arrived late..."