Chapter 767
Ding Yangshuo vs. Lu Zhaohe! Call Zhang Lingshan out.
The Ding family.
Woo woo woo!
A dozen or so figures descended from the sky without a word, landing directly in the Ding family compound.
"Who dares to trespass into our Ding residence!"
Someone shouted loudly.
But all bark and no bite; he just shouted loudly, then quickly retreated, revealing a shocked expression.
Because the people in front of them are all famous figures, with at least five Golden Immortal experts among them.
They were just lowly guards of the Ding family, not even able to withstand a single finger from the enemy, so how could they dare to go up and risk their lives?
"Get Ding Hong out here! How dare you steal my Pure Lotus Alchemist! If you don't hand over Zhang Lingshan and kneel down to apologize, I will wipe out your Ding family!"
Lu Zhaohe shouted loudly.
Upon hearing his words, before the people from the Ding family could say anything, Sima Yue and the others couldn't help but secretly shake their heads.
Lu Zhaohe is too crazy. Even though they are in the same camp, they all feel that Lu Zhaohe's tone is too arrogant and there is no room for compromise in her words. She is too arrogant and has offended people to death in one fell swoop, which is not conducive to negotiations.
They even want to wipe out the Ding family?
To be honest, it's not impossible for them to wipe out the Ding family if they gathered all the strength of the Anning Army.
However, the cost was too high.
When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits. If the Ding family is truly destroyed, the city lord's mansion will be the one to benefit.
and so.
Lu Zhaohe's words were nothing but useless rant; they were only annoying and of no use whatsoever.
However, since Lu Zhaohe had taken the lead in this matter and had obtained the permission of General Zuo Sining, no one felt it was appropriate to say anything, so they all watched quietly.
"Let's see who's trying to wipe out our Ding family."
A voice slowly drifted from deep within the Ding residence.
It was said to be "slowly" because as soon as those words were spoken, the other person had already arrived in front of Lu Zhaohe and the others.
It was an old man with white hair and a youthful face, sitting in a chair, who floated in from nowhere, with a smile on his face, seemingly not angry at all because of Lu Zhaohe's outrageous words.
However, Lu Zhaohe couldn't help but change her expression and said, "Ding Yangshuo, you're still alive!"
"Hehe, it's Xiao Lu. What happened? Why are you so angry?"
Ding Yangshuo still smiled and said.
Then, scanning the crowd, he said, "Why did you bring so many people? Are we going to war? I haven't heard that the Anning Army has any missions recently. Could it be that they acted on their own initiative? This is not a good thing. I need to ask my cousin to find out if they have issued new military orders from above."
Lu Zhaohe and the others' expressions changed again.
The older generation knows who Ding Yangshuo is.
This person is very strong, but he doesn't like to fight. If there's a way to solve a problem, he will definitely use that other method.
It is said that he was too old, nearing the end of his life, and his vital energy was declining, so he dared not fight with anyone.
In recent years, he has not appeared at all, and everyone thought he was dead. Unexpectedly, he not only did not die, but became even younger, which is truly incredible.
But that's fine.
What's alarming is that although this person has become younger, his habits and ways of doing things haven't changed.
Before the Anning Army could even say anything upon their arrival, the other party was already calling him "brother from the same clan." What was going on?
As a Golden Immortal with extraordinary strength, you're already complaining to others before you've even made a move. Don't you have any shame? Do you have any dignity as a powerful person?
You should know that the cousin this guy mentioned is a big shot in the capital of the Great Qing Dynasty. If this matter is really reported, no one else will say anything, but Lu Zhaohe will definitely take the blame.
However, there's no need to worry too much.
Because such a trivial matter is not worth troubling the important figures in the capital.
If Ding Yangshuo does this, even if Lu Zhaohe is punished, he himself will be considered incompetent. Even if the Ding family in the capital doesn't scold him, they will look down on him in the future, which will be detrimental to the development of the Ding family here.
and so.
Just like Lu Zhaohe's earlier clamor to destroy the Ding family, Ding Yangshuo's words were nothing but empty threats.
However, it cannot be said that it has no effect at all.
At least after hearing this, Lu Zhaohe immediately calmed down and said, "Ding Yangshuo, you look so good. You must have taken a lot of top-grade Pure Lotus Pills."
"hehe."
Ding Yangshuo laughed even more heartily and said, "You saw through me. You truly deserve to be called a respectable alchemist."
"Humph."
Lu Zhaohe snorted coldly and said, "Enough nonsense, let Ding Hong hand over Zhang Lingshan. Zhang Lingshan is a top-grade Pure Lotus Alchemist in our Alchemy Pavilion. Your Ding Hong stole him, which is utterly shameless! But considering that Ding Hong is young and ignorant, I can let it go, as long as he returns Zhang Lingshan to our Alchemy Pavilion."
Ding Yangshuo said, "Little Lu, are you joking? I don't remember you joking before. What's gotten into you? Have you lost your mind from refining pills?"
"Take this!"
Lu Zhaohe suddenly shouted and slammed out her right hand, and a raging inferno immediately rushed toward Ding Yangshuo.
Ding Yangshuo's expression changed slightly, and his heart skipped a beat.
He knew Lu Zhaohe was easily provoked, so his words were meant to provoke her into action, then teach her a lesson so she would back down.
However, to Ding Yangshuo's surprise, Lu Zhaohe's strength had actually improved, and was no less than his own.
The opponent's palm strike, a barrage of flames, was actually mixed with a dense, needle-like force, and even contained an inexplicable poisonous energy.
With Ding Yangshuo's keen eyesight, he immediately realized that if he were hit by this fiery palm technique, even if he was not injured, he would definitely feel uncomfortable for a while.
In a battle between experts, that brief moment of discomfort is enough for Lu Zhaohe to seize the initiative and overpower her.
and so.
Ding Yangshuo acted decisively, his body flying backward, while the chair he was sitting on hurtled towards Lu Zhaohe.
"Go away!"
Lu Zhaohe let out a cold shout and casually unleashed a burst of energy, tearing the chair to shreds. She laughed loudly, "Ding Yangshuo, is this all you've got? You can't even withstand one of my palms? I thought you'd made a great breakthrough by stealing my alchemist's top-grade Pure Lotus Pill, but it turns out you're nothing special. You're truly disappointing."
'So strong!'
Sima Yue, the head of the Refining Pavilion, stood behind and watched, his heart filled with shock.
He guessed that Lu Zhaohe's high-profile departure from seclusion to snatch back Zhang Lingshan must mean she had made a breakthrough, but he did not expect that her breakthrough would be so great, far exceeding his imagination.
Even with Ding Yangshuo's strength, he was unable to withstand Lu Zhaohe's palm strike and had no choice but to retreat.
That's incredible!
It's worth noting that Ding Yangshuo's strength is said to be only slightly weaker than City Lord Luo Wenyuan and the General of the Anning Army. This is why the Ding family can dominate the medicinal herb business in Anning City.
Unexpectedly, Lu Zhaohe was able to repel him with a single palm strike. Doesn't this mean that Lu Zhaohe's strength is already among the top three in Anning City?
Not only was Sima Yue shocked, but everyone who witnessed this scene was also incredibly shocked, as if they were seeing Lu Zhaohe for the first time.
No wonder General Zuo Sining was so confident in letting Lu Zhaohe lead everyone over. It seems that the general is very perceptive and has already seen how strong Lu Zhaohe's strength has become, making her fully qualified to challenge the Ding family. Therefore, he himself did not need to show up.
'How did this old woman suddenly become so strong?!'
Yu Shaoqing arrived just in time to witness this scene, and was immediately dumbfounded and horrified.
They hurriedly sent a message to the city lord, Luo Wenyuan, requesting support.
With Lu Zhaohe's current strength, she is qualified to stand on the same level as Ding Yangshuo and have a dialogue. If the people from their city lord's mansion don't come quickly, they might really be able to snatch Zhang Lingshan back by Lu Zhaohe.
Even if they don't take it back, they can probably force the Ding family to share Zhang Lingshan, which would be a huge disadvantage for their city lord's mansion.
Therefore, Yu Shaoqing was very anxious and sent messages to urge him on, hoping that Ding Yangshuo could be more resilient and not be easily frightened. After all, he was a well-known veteran and should not disappoint people.
now.
Ding Yangshuo's smile finally faded, and he stared coldly at Lu Zhaohe for a long while before saying, "No wonder you dared to bring people to my Ding family to show off your power. Little Lu, you've really made something of yourself. However, with this little bit of skill, it's not enough to make this old man afraid. Go!"
As he uttered the last word, "go," Ding Yangshuo lightly tapped his right index finger.
Tweet!
A burst of energy immediately pierced through the air, heading straight for Lu Zhaohe's brow.
Lu Zhaohe was taken aback. She quickly tilted her head back and exhaled a breath of turbid air, which collided with Ding Yangshuo's energy.
boom!
A loud explosion.
Lu Zhaohe was covered in dust and dirt, having suffered a minor loss, and her face instantly turned ashen.
Seeing this, everyone realized that Lu Zhaohe was able to repel Ding Yangshuo just now only because Ding Yangshuo did not expect her breakthrough method and was caught off guard.
In terms of real skill, experience matters most, and Lu Zhaohe is still a step behind Ding Yangshuo.
Although Lu Zhaohe suffered a small loss, she was not willing to admit defeat. Instead, she shouted, "Well, it seems that Ding Yangshuo's breakthrough is also quite significant. Let's have a match!"
boom!
With a powerful punch, flames transformed into a spear, piercing towards Ding Yangshuo's chest.
Ding Yangshuo frowned slightly.
He discovered that Lu Zhaohe's flaming spear also contained a needle-like force and a poisonous force, just like the previous palm strike.
It is evident that the techniques the opponent has mastered can be integrated into all moves, providing a comprehensive boost.
This is not easy to deal with.
Compared to Lu Zhaohe's breakthrough in combat, Ding Yangshuo's breakthrough lies more in the improvement of his cultivation and physical condition.
This was all thanks to the top-grade Pure Lotus Pill that Ding Hong gave him.
Unfortunately, there was a traitor in the Ding family who leaked the news of their possession of the superior-grade Pure Lotus Pill ahead of time.
Otherwise, after taking it for a while longer, my strength will definitely improve again.
Even if he doesn't surpass Luo Wenyuan and Zuo Sining to become the number one person in Anning City, at least he won't be provoked by a junior like Lu Zhaohe.
Thinking of this, Ding Yangshuo became extremely angry. He clenched his right hand tightly, and the surrounding space immediately cracked.
It was as if space itself caved in for a moment, turning into deep pits that trapped Lu Zhaohe's fiery spear, preventing her from escaping.
"Spatial rules!?"
Everyone was taken aback; they hadn't expected Ding Yangshuo to be so astonishing when he finally made a move.
When he pointed at Lu Zhaohe earlier, it seemed that he had used spatial rules, but he acted too quickly, so no one could say for sure whether it was actually spatial rules.
But at this moment, everyone finally understood and exclaimed in disbelief.
Ding Yangshuo quietly comprehended the rules of space; no wonder he became the third strongest in Anning City. He is truly extraordinary.
However, Lu Zhaohe was only slightly surprised to see the spatial rules, and did not feel pressured by them. On the contrary, she laughed and said, "What a fine spatial rule! Let's see if you can withstand my rain of fire!"
Bang bang bang!
Suddenly, Lu Zhaohe raised her hands, and large flames condensed into clouds that covered the sky.
Then, the clouds suddenly exploded, turning into a rain of fire that poured down on the entire Ding family.
This move wasn't just aimed at Ding Yangshuo, but at the entire Ding family.
If Ding Yangshuo fails to catch this move and allows it to land, the entire Ding family will be burned to the ground, or even reduced to ashes.
"How dare you!"
Ding Yangshuo was furious and quickly formed hand seals.
In an instant, more than a dozen pillars sprang up from the ground of the Ding family's residence.
Each pillar was inlaid with a piece of jade, which emitted a pale white halo. In an instant, they connected and protected the entire Ding family.
Crackle, crackle.
The rain of fire fell and struck the protective shield, producing a crisp sound, but it couldn't break through the shield even slightly.
While inside the protective barrier, everyone seemed to truly hear the sound of rain, and for a moment they were immersed in an illusion, feeling rather drowsy.
"wake up!"
Lu Zhaohe suddenly shouted, "A mere trick, not worth a second glance. Since I, Lu Zhaohe, dared to come, why would I fear your little formation?"
As she spoke, she raised her right hand, and a bright red array flag appeared in her hand.
Ding Yangshuo's expression changed drastically, and he shouted sharply, "Wait!"
"how?"
Lu Zhaohe seemed reluctant to use his array flags, so he immediately stopped and did not activate them, but instead asked a question.
Ding Yangshuo said, "Lu Zhaohe, did you come here today to fight with me?"
"No. I came here only for Zhang Lingshan. As long as you hand over Zhang Lingshan, I will leave with my men."
Lu Zhaohe said.
Ding Yangshuo said, "Zhang Lingshan was personally treated by my granddaughter. He willingly refined high-grade Pure Lotus Pills for us and has voluntarily withdrawn from your Alchemy Pavilion. Since he has no connection with your Alchemy Pavilion, what reason do you have to take him away?"
“You think it’s okay just because you say so? Tell him to come out, and I’ll talk to him!” Lu Zhaohe said.
Ding Yangshuo said, "It's fine to call out, but there are outsiders here, so it's not convenient for us to show ourselves. Unless you get rid of them."
"Who?"
Lu Zhaohe's eyes widened suddenly as she looked at Yu Shaoqing, who was watching the battle from a distance, and said, "Get lost, or you'll be killed without mercy!"
Yu Shaoqing cursed under his breath, calling her an "old hag," but said with a smile, "Zhang Lingshan was a gift from you, everyone knows that, it's obvious to all. So, I have a share too, I'm not an outsider. Patriarch Ding, please let Zhang Lingshan out, it'll be a good opportunity for us to catch up." (End of Chapter)