Bright Sword: This unit is really ruthless

Zhang Yuanshan waved his hands weakly, his lips trembling, and after a long while he managed to squeeze out a sentence: "Ling'er... my Ling'er..."

He slumped in the chair with lifeless eyes, as if he had aged ten years in an instant. Seeing this, the housekeeper did not dare to say much, but could only stand aside silently, with mixed feelings in his heart.

The news of Zhang Ling jumping off the cliff quickly spread throughout the Prime Minister's Mansion, and everyone in the mansion was in an uproar.

Some people felt regretful, some gloated, and some were secretly happy.

Zhang Ling's mother, Liu, cried so hard after hearing the news that she fainted several times.

She couldn't accept that her beloved son would end up like this.

She didn't believe that Zhang Ling would assassinate the second prince, and she didn't believe that he would jump off a cliff to commit suicide.

She believed that someone was framing Zhang Ling.

"It must be Ling Yun! It must be that beast who framed my Ling'er!" Liu cried, her eyes filled with flames of hatred.

Zhang Yuanshan suppressed his grief and comforted Liu, while also secretly investigating the truth of the matter.

He knew that there was a deep hatred between Ling Yun and Zhang Ling, and Ling Yun definitely had a motive to frame Zhang Ling.

He sent people to inquire about the news everywhere, hoping to find some clues.

However, the incident took place in the royal hunting ground, which was heavily guarded, making it difficult to find out the truth.

Zhang Yuanshan was extremely anxious, but there was nothing he could do.

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At the same time, Zhang Ling was hiding in a hidden cave to recuperate from his injuries.

Although he grabbed a branch when jumping off the cliff, he was still seriously injured.

He had multiple abrasions on his body and his left leg was sprained, making it difficult for him to move.

He leaned against the wall of the cave, regulating his breathing silently, his heart filled with anger and unwillingness.

He knew that he had fallen into Ling Yun's trap this time.

Ling Yun deliberately provoked him to make him lose his mind, and then took the opportunity to force him into a desperate situation.

"Ling Yun, I will not let you go!" Zhang Ling said gritting his teeth, with the flame of revenge flashing in his eyes.

He knew that his current strength was far from enough and he needed to become stronger before he could take revenge on Ling Yun.

He took out a secret book from his arms. It was left to him by his father. It recorded a powerful martial art - "Nine Yang Magic Art".

He had tried to practice cultivation before, but due to his mediocre aptitude, he was unable to make the breakthrough.

Now, with a blood feud in his heart and full of motivation, he decided to try to practice this martial art again.

He sat cross-legged and began to practice according to the instructions in the secret book.

......

As time went by, Zhang Ling's injuries gradually improved, and his martial arts also improved by leaps and bounds.

He discovered that after he jumped off the cliff, some changes had taken place in his body, making it easier for him to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and his cultivation speed was also much faster than before.

He didn't know what was going on, but he knew that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

He practiced even harder, hoping to master the Nine Yang Magic Skill as soon as possible and then take revenge on Ling Yun.

......

A month later, Zhang Ling's injuries healed and his martial arts reached a new level.

He felt full of strength, as if he could smash a mountain with one punch.

He decided to leave the cave and return to the Prime Minister's Mansion to see the situation.

He moved forward cautiously along the mountain road. He didn't know whether Ling Yun was still sending people to search for him.

He walked to the foot of the mountain and saw a familiar figure standing on the side of the road, looking around anxiously.

It was his personal bodyguard, Ah Fu.

When Ah Fu saw Zhang Ling, he was overjoyed and ran over to him, saying excitedly, "Sir! You are finally back! The master and the mistress have been worried about you!"

Zhang Ling felt warm at the sight of Ah Fu. He patted Ah Fu on the shoulder and said, "I'm fine. Sorry for making you worry."

"Sir, I'm glad you're okay. You don't know how worried the master and the mistress have been about you during this period." Ah Fu said with tears in his eyes.

"What happened after I jumped off the cliff?" Zhang Ling asked.

"After the young master jumped off the cliff, the second prince sent people to search for you. The master and the mistress ran around everywhere and asked people to make arrangements, and only then were we able to barely save the Prime Minister's Mansion." Ah Fu said.

"Ling Yun...he is so cruel!" A cold light flashed in Zhang Ling's eyes.

"Master, what should we do now?" Ah Fu asked.

"Let's go back home first and then make plans." Zhang Ling said.

He followed Ah Fu and walked towards the Prime Minister's Mansion.

He didn't know what was waiting for him...

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Prime Minister's House.

Zhang Yuanshan and Liu were sitting in the hall, looking worried.

After Zhang Ling jumped off the cliff, they ran around everywhere and asked others for help, and only then were they able to barely save the Prime Minister's Mansion.

However, Ling Yun did not give up the hunt for Zhang Ling. He sent people to search for Zhang Ling everywhere, vowing to put Zhang Ling to death.

Zhang Yuanshan and Liu were extremely anxious, but there was nothing they could do.

At this moment, the housekeeper rushed in and said excitedly: "Master! Madam! The young master is back!"

"What?! Ling'er is back?!" Zhang Yuanshan and Liu were surprised and delighted when they heard this, and they stood up quickly.

Just then, a figure walked into the hall.

"Father, mother, I am unfilial and have caused you to worry."

Zhang Ling walked up to Zhang Yuanshan and Liu and knelt down.

When Zhang Yuanshan and Liu saw that Zhang Ling was safe and sound, they were so excited that their eyes filled with tears.

Liu hugged Zhang Ling and cried, "Ling'er, my Ling'er, I hope you're okay, I hope you're okay..."

Zhang Yuanshan was also in tears. He patted Zhang Ling on the shoulder and said, "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back..."

The family of three hugged each other and cried.

However, they didn't know that danger was approaching quietly...

Zhang Yuanshan's eyes went dark and his body swayed. The butler beside him quickly supported him, "Master! Master, please take care of yourself!"

"Ling'er... Ling'er..." Zhang Yuanshan's lips trembled, tears streaming down his face. This blow was too great for him. Zhang Ling was his most beloved son, but now his life or death was uncertain. How could he bear this?

"Quick! Prepare the sedan! Go...to the royal hunting ground!" Zhang Yuanshan forced himself to cheer up. He wanted to find his son, no matter if he was dead or alive!

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The freezing cold water stimulated Zhang Ling's nerves and woke him up from his coma. He struggled to open his eyes and found himself being washed by the rushing water, feeling sore and weak all over.

He tried hard to recall what had happened before, the assassination of Ling Yun, jumping off the cliff, and then... then he remembered nothing.

"I'm still alive?" Zhang Ling felt relieved. He didn't expect that he could survive after falling from such a high cliff.

He swam hard towards the shore and finally climbed onto a shallow beach.

He lay on the shore, gasping for breath, soaking wet and shivering with cold.

After resting for a while, he struggled to stand up, looked around, and found himself in an unfamiliar valley.

The valley is filled with towering ancient trees that block out the sun, and the air is filled with a damp scent.

"Where is this?" Zhang Ling was confused. He had no idea where this place was.

He walked forward along the valley, hoping to find a way out.

After walking for a long time, he finally saw a ray of light ahead.

He was delighted and quickened his pace towards the light.

When he got closer, he found that the light came from a cave.

The entrance to the cave was covered with vines, which blocked most of the entrance and left only a small gap.

Zhang Ling pushed aside the vines and entered the cave.

It was very dark in the cave, and you couldn't see your hand in front of you.

Zhang Ling groped forward, and after walking about ten meters, the view in front of him suddenly became clear.

He found himself in a spacious cave.

In the center of the cave, there is a clear spring, and next to the spring, there grows a strange plant.

The plant exudes a faint golden light all over, and its leaves are shaped like phoenix feathers, looking very magical.

Zhang Ling walked to the plant curiously and observed it carefully.

Just then, he suddenly heard footsteps behind him.

He turned around suddenly and saw a masked man in black standing at the entrance of the cave.

"Who are you?" Zhang Ling asked vigilantly.

The man in black didn't say anything, but slowly drew out a sword.

"What do you want to do?" Zhang Ling's heart trembled and he quickly took a few steps back.

The man in black still didn't say anything, but raised his sword and stabbed towards Zhang Ling.

Zhang Ling dodged hurriedly and narrowly avoided the attack of the man in black.

"Who are you? Why do you want to kill me?" Zhang Ling asked while dodging.

The man in black still didn't say anything, but just kept attacking Zhang Ling.

Zhang Ling gradually became exhausted and had several more wounds on his body.

He knew that he couldn't go on like this, he had to find a way to fight back.

He took advantage of the gap in the black-clothed man's attack and pounced forward, hugging the black-clothed man's legs.

The man in black was caught off guard and was knocked to the ground by Zhang Ling.

Zhang Ling took the opportunity to snatch the sword from the man in black and stabbed him in the chest with his backhand.

"what!"

The man in black let out a scream and fell to the ground.

Zhang Ling was breathing heavily, looking at the man in black lying on the ground, feeling a sense of fear in his heart.

He didn't expect that he would encounter such a thing.

He walked up to the man in black and wanted to see his true face.

He reached out to remove the mask from the man in black and was stunned.

Because he actually recognized the face of the man in black!

"How could it be you?!"

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On the cliff, Ling Yun covered his wound with a pale face.

"Damn Zhang Ling, you actually dared to assassinate me. I will make you pay the price!" Ling Yun said gritting his teeth.

"Second Prince, we have searched the area below the cliff and found no trace of Zhang Ling." said a guard.

"Is he...really dead?" Ling Yun felt unwilling. He wanted to kill Zhang Ling with his own hands to vent his hatred.

"Second Prince, let's go back first. Your injuries need to be treated as soon as possible." Another guard advised.

Ling Yun nodded. He knew that now was not the time to show off.

He turned away from the cliff and walked down the mountain.

In the Prime Minister's Mansion, Zhang Yuanshan was anxiously waiting for news.

Suddenly, a guard rushed in.

"Master, the Second Prince...The Second Prince is back!"

"Where is Ling'er? How is Ling'er?" Zhang Yuanshan asked hurriedly.

"The second prince... the second prince said that Zhang Ling... jumped off a cliff..." the guard said hesitantly.

"What?!" Zhang Yuanshan was struck by lightning when he heard this. His eyes went dark and he fainted.

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Zhang Ling looked at the familiar face in front of him, his heart filled with shock and confusion.

This face belongs to his half-brother, Zhang Yu!