"I do not know what you're talking about… "
Although Ye Feng had produced conclusive evidence, the old patriarch still shook his head, indicating that he knew nothing.
"Grandpa clan leader, please tell Brother Xiaofeng the truth. Even if Wang Gu really wants to kill me, I believe he will protect me!" Lan Ling'er tugged at the old clan leader's sleeve and begged.
The old patriarch did not speak, but turned to look at Ye Feng, as if he wanted to get a definite answer from him.
"I promise, as long as I still have a breath left, I will never let Wang Gu hurt Ling'er in the slightest!"
Ye Feng answered firmly.
When Lan Ling'er heard the voice, her eyes were filled with tenderness, which almost melted Ye Feng's heart.
Nie Qingwu felt sad when she heard this, but soon she returned to normal.
She believed that if she encountered any danger, Ye Feng would protect her at all costs, just like he was doing now.
"I believe you will do this." The old patriarch looked at Ye Feng, then at Lan Ling'er, and after a moment of silence, he slowly said, "There is a secret circulating in Baihua Village, and this secret is only known by the patriarchs of past generations. The villagers of Baihua Village were born to protect Ling'er and her lineage. According to legend, the blood of the ancestor Chi You flows in Ling'er and her lineage!"
As soon as the words came out, the dense forest immediately became quiet, and Ye Feng and Nie Qingwu couldn't help but open their mouths wide.
Even Lan Ling'er herself was dumbfounded.
Lan Ling'er has Chiyou's blood flowing in her body and is Chiyou's direct descendant. Isn't this too incredible, or too outrageous
If the old patriarch had not looked solemn and serious, everyone would have thought he was joking.
"Grandpa Patriarch, is this true?" Lan Ling'er asked in disbelief.
"This is a legend passed down by every generation of clan leaders. We have never been able to confirm whether it is true or not." The old clan leader smiled bitterly and shook his head, then continued: "But judging from Wang Gu's performance today, this matter is probably true."
Ye Feng remained silent, his eyes constantly moving over Lan Ling'er.
Under the illumination of his mental power, Lan Ling'er's body and physique were no different from those of ordinary people, and he did not find anything unusual.
But Wang Gu did come for Lan Ling'er, which means that this little girl must be hiding some unknown secret.
"Brother Ye, I have an unwelcome request that I hope you can agree to. Can you take Ling'er away from Baihua Village? Wang Gu came for her, and this is too dangerous. If we can't take good care of Ling'er, even if I go to Mother Butterfly's heaven, I will not be able to face the former clan leaders!"
At this moment, the old patriarch suddenly knelt down on one knee and prayed to Ye Feng.
"No, I won't leave! Since Wang Gu came for me, I must get rid of it!" Without waiting for Ye Feng to speak, Lan Ling'er shook her head firmly and said with tears in her eyes: "Grandpa, the clan leader, you and the people in the village have taken care of me and grandma for so many years. Now it's time for me to take care of and protect you."
"Ling'er, don't be stubborn. Protecting you is the order our ancestors gave us!" the old patriarch said in a deep voice.
Lan Ling'er shook her head stubbornly.
Wang Gu was committing such rampages because of her. If she left, all the people in Baihua Village would die.
"Old man, you get up first..." At this moment, Ye Feng reached out and helped the old patriarch up from the ground, then said with a smile: "Although Wang Gu is powerful, it is not invincible. As long as we work together, we may be able to take it down!"
The old patriarch smiled bitterly. Wang Gu’s strength was extremely powerful and would become stronger and stronger.
If it was really that easy to deal with, so many people wouldn't have died in Baihua Village before.
"Ling'er told me that according to legend, a long time ago, there was a situation where the King Gu was rampant. Wasn't it suppressed by Chi You with his sword under the Seven Star Ridge?" Ye Feng continued to ask.
Since Wang Gu really exists and Lan Ling'er may be a descendant of Chi You, then perhaps Baihua Village is really the birthplace of Chi You, and Chi You's sword really still exists in Qixingling.
"The legend of the sword has been circulating in Baihua Village for a long time, but no one has ever seen it with their own eyes..." The old patriarch shook his head bitterly.
The legend is too old to be confirmed. Even if there is a Chiyou sword, it is Chiyou's relic. Who else can use it except Chiyou
Besides, if the sword really existed, it should have appeared when Wang Gu started committing crimes and people died in Baihua Village. Why has there been no movement until now
"Wang Gu was injured by me, so he probably won't show up in the next two days. Let's go to Qixing Ridge tomorrow and make a plan then."
After hesitating for a moment, Ye Feng said to the old patriarch.
Although no one in Baihua Village has ever seen the Chiyou Sword, since there is such a legend, it is possible that the sword really exists. Moreover, unlike the people in Miao Village, he has telekinesis and is familiar with formations. He may be able to discover things that others cannot. Besides, there is also this guy, Ugly Old Man.
That shameless old man was no less interested in Chiyou's sword than they were.
He believed that even if there was only a glimmer of hope of finding the sword, Chou Lao would definitely try his best.
Seeing that Ye Feng and Lan Ling'er were determined and would not leave until the King Gu was killed, the old patriarch could only sigh, nodded, and decided to take them to Qixingling tomorrow to try their luck as Ye Feng said.
"Brother Ye, Miss Nie, please keep Ling'er's identity a secret!"
Before going back, the old patriarch gave Ye Feng and Nie Qingwu some instructions.
Ye Feng and Nie Qingwu nodded. If Lan Ling'er is really the direct descendant of Chi You and has a secret, then once this news leaks out, it will surely cause a stir in the ancient martial arts world, and many people will have thoughts that they shouldn't have.
When the group returned to Baihua Village, they saw that the village was brightly lit and filled with wine, meat and other items.
As soon as Ye Feng appeared, Gangjun walked towards Ye Feng quickly with a big bowl in his hand.
What is this guy going to do? Seeing this, Ye Feng's eyes were slightly stern.
"Ye Feng, I give up!" At this moment, Gang Jun suddenly knelt on one knee, raised the bowl above his head, and said, "From now on, Ling'er will be given to you. If I have any wrong thoughts again, I will be cut into pieces!"
Everything that happened today made Gangjun clearly realize a fact.
Lan Ling'er had no feelings for him at all, and he was not even a fraction as good as Ye Feng.
More importantly, he spoke rudely to Ye Feng that day, but Ye Feng was still able to save him tonight. This kindness and magnanimity made him feel ashamed.
It can be said that he is not worthy of being Ye Feng’s love rival at all!
(End of this chapter)