So what if I'm useless? I'll become a saint!

Ling Jiuze and Ling Jiuan led the tired but victorious crowd slowly back to the Ling family. As soon as they stepped through the gate, they saw the head of the family, Ling Changfeng, and a group of family elders who had been waiting at the door for a long time.

The sunlight shining on them added a touch of warmth to this solemn scene.

"came back?"

Ling Changfeng's voice was steady and powerful. He glanced at everyone, his eyes full of approval.

"Everyone performed very well this time, especially Jiuan, who fought his way through the wild beasts many times, greatly reducing the pressure on others."

He was somewhat surprised when he heard the news.

This daughter, whom he had always regarded as a disgrace and a disaster, actually brought supreme glory to the Ling family time and time again.

Hearing this, Jiuze's face looked a little ugly.

He never imagined that his original intention to kill Ling Jiuan would indirectly contribute to Ling Jiuan's glory.

An indescribable jealousy and resentment surged in his heart.

This bitch is such a nuisance to be alive!

Ling Jiuan looked indifferent. She glanced at Ling Jiuze lightly, with a hint of sarcasm at the corner of her mouth.

"Father, you are too kind. Thanks to my second brother for sending me to the herd of wild beasts, otherwise... I would not have such an opportunity."

She wanted to see whether Ling Changfeng would give her an explanation.

Hearing this, Ling Changfeng's expression changed slightly.

Obviously, he had heard about what happened last night.

He glanced at the others behind Ling Jiuan and Ling Jiuze, his tone cold and majestic.

"Sure?"

Upon hearing this, everyone lowered their heads, not daring to look directly at the majesty of the patriarch.

They knew in their hearts that the head of the family already knew what happened last night, and the instigator of all this was Ling Jiuze in front of them.

An oppressive atmosphere permeated the air, making everyone feel an invisible pressure.

Seeing Ling Jiuze's face turn pale, Madam Lan quickly knelt on the ground, her eyes full of pleading and self-blame.

She spoke in a trembling voice, with a hint of tears in her voice.

"Master, this is all my fault. Before Jiuze left, I gave him a teleportation talisman, intending for him to use it to escape. I think he also wanted Jiuan to leave, but the quality of the teleportation talisman was not good, and the destination could not be selected, so Jiuan was thrown into the herd of wild beasts. Jiuze also had good intentions, but who knew that he did something bad. Master, if you are angry, just punish me!"

As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes, slid down her cheeks and dripped onto the cold ground.

That look really makes me feel sorry for him.

For a moment, those disciples became even more silent. They dared not even breathe, for fear that they would accidentally offend someone they shouldn't offend.

The whole scene was silent, with only Mrs. Lan's crying echoing.

Ling Jiuze also knelt on the ground quickly, his eyes flashing with regret and fear.

"Father, please forgive me, but the wild beast was so aggressive that I was anxious and didn't think things through. Jiu'an was frightened and almost died at the hands of the wild beast. Please punish me, father."

As he spoke, he lowered his head, clenched his hands into fists, and dug his nails deep into his palms.

Ling Changfeng looked at the mother and son kneeling on the ground with a complicated expression.

He took a deep breath and tried to make his voice sound calmer.

"Get up. Although there were some twists and turns this time, fortunately the result is not bad. Jiuan also came back safely, so let it go. However, you must be more thoughtful in doing things in the future, and this kind of thing must not happen again."

As he spoke, he waved his hand, signaling them to get up.

Madam Lan and Ling Jiuze both breathed a sigh of relief when they heard this.

They stood up quickly and bowed respectfully to Ling Changfeng.

"Thank you for your forgiveness, Patriarch."

As they spoke, they looked at each other.

Liuzhu and Liuying were filled with dissatisfaction when they saw this.

Liu Zhu couldn't help herself, she took a step forward, her voice filled with indignation.

"Master, just because of Madam Lan's empty words, you raised it up so high and let it go so easily? Then...what does the grievance that the master has suffered count for?"

Ling Changfeng's face turned ugly in an instant. He frowned and was about to speak.

Unexpectedly, Ling Jiuze took the lead and spoke coldly,

"How can a servant like you have the right to speak here? Back off!"

Liu Zhu was so angry that he was shaking.

Seeing this, Ling Jiuan quickly grabbed Liu Zhu and signaled her to stay calm.

She gently patted the back of Liu Zhu's hand, giving her a little comfort.

Then, Ling Jiuan turned around, looked at Ling Changfeng, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Father and Madam Lan have a deep love for each other, so they naturally cherish my second brother very much. As for the matter of me being thrown into the wild beasts, please don't mention it again. After all, a harmonious family is the key to success."

She paused and changed the subject.

"When the time comes, my father will make Madam Lan the legitimate wife and abolish my eldest brother's position as the young master. If you speak out for justice, I'm afraid you will suffer an undeserved disaster."

Although her voice was gentle, the profound meaning in her words made everyone present change their expression.

Ling Changfeng was instantly furious. He slammed the table and stood up.

"Ling Jiuan, what nonsense are you talking about? When did I ever have such an intention?"

There was a hint of anger in his voice, and it was obvious that Ling Jiuan's words touched his heart.

This rebellious girl, what nonsense is she talking about?

Ling Jiuan looked at Ling Changfeng's angry expression and a chill flashed through his heart.

But she still maintained a calm smile and spoke slowly.

"Father, please calm down. I was just saying this casually. After all, family harmony is the most important thing."

Ling Changfeng's eyes widened. He slammed the table so hard that the tea sets on the table jumped up and the tea splashed everywhere.

He glared at Ling Jiuan, his voice filled with uncontrollable anger.

"Ling Jiuan, you rebellious girl, are you determined to disturb the peace of the family?"

Ling Jiuan looked innocent, she bowed slightly and saluted.

"Father, you are too serious. I just said what father and my second brother were thinking. After all, my second brother said yesterday in front of all the disciples of the major families that he wanted to kill his daughter. He even said something about my eldest brother."

Want to just let it go?

Don't even think about it!

Hearing this, Ling Changfeng's expression changed again and again, and he frowned.

He knew in his heart that things had come to this point, and if he didn't deal with Ling Jiuze, it would be difficult to resolve.

Seeing this, Mrs. Lan quickly knelt on the ground, her eyes full of pleading and self-blame.

She spoke in a trembling voice, with a hint of tears in her voice.

"Master, it's all my fault. I failed to discipline him properly, which led Jiuze to do such a rebellious thing. Please punish me, Master."

As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes, slid down her cheeks and dripped onto the cold ground.

Her figure looked so thin and helpless, as if a gust of wind could blow her down.

When Ling Changfeng saw Madam Lan crying, the anger in his heart was instantly extinguished by half.

"Get up, I will take care of this matter. You don't have to worry, I won't let the harmony of the family be affected."

As he spoke, he waved his hand, signaling Mrs. Lan to get up.