Chapter 623: 532 Unconditionally trusting Ying Zijin, dealing with Yan Anhe [1 Update] Chapter 623: 532 Unconditionally trusting Ying Zijin, dealing with Yan Anhe [1 Update] Patriarch Yan really hadn’t expected it.

He had dispatched all the elite guards of his family and had specifically surveyed Jiang Ran’s movements of the day, setting up an ambush at the border between the Ancient Martial World and the Ancient Medical Field, yet he still hadn’t succeeded.

Not only that, not a single one of these guards had returned.

The assassination attempt had taken place in the morning, and by all accounts, the guards should have returned by two in the afternoon at the latest.

But Patriarch Yan had waited for hours and still hadn’t seen anyone return, which immediately alerted him to the fact that something was wrong.

It was only after learning that Jiang Ran had returned to the Ling Family unharmed that Patriarch Yan realized all of his family’s guards had been killed, without a single body left behind.

A guard with fifty years of Ancient Martial Cultivation was nothing to the Xie Family but represented the highest combat power for the Yan Family.

With their deaths, the Yan Family didn’t even qualify to be associated with the Xie Family.

“Murder?” With his hands clasped behind his back, Ling Zhonglou listened and let out a faint laugh, “Yan Shan, that statement of yours isn’t correct. This isn’t the Secular World where fighting and killing occur daily, so how has it turned into murder?”

For a clan like the Yan Family, there were new establishments and annihilations happening every month, hardly amounting to anything significant.

Large-scale wars weren’t allowed, trivial skirmishes weren’t worth mentioning.

“How is it not murder?” Patriarch Yan was so angry he was jumping up and down, “Your methods are despicable, the Judicial Hall will definitely punish you!”

At this moment, the devotee spoke indifferently, “Do you have evidence?”

“Of course I do!” Patriarch Yan immediately said, “That guard squad of my Yan Family never returned after encountering Jiang Ran. If he didn’t do it, who did?”

Ling Zhonglou’s gaze turned slightly fierce, “Yan Shan, don’t you think before you speak? Do you lack intelligence? My son hasn’t even reached twenty, and you’re saying he killed your seventy-year-old guard?”

“This…” Yan Shan was suddenly at a loss for words.

This was indeed a doubt.

They had also found it hard to find a time when Jiang Ran wasn’t accompanied by guards to make their move, but who would have thought the dead would leave no trace?

“The Judicial Hall operates on evidence,” the devotee continued, “Without evidence, don’t interfere with the Judicial Hall’s procedures.”

Patriarch Yan’s expression changed, not expecting the Judicial Hall to side with the Ling Family.

His expression turned more sinister, and he spoke again with a veiled threat, “Your Excellency, I represent the Xie Family–”
“Left Protector is in charge of securing the Judicial Hall and has always worked hard,” the devotee turned his head and smiled faintly, “How about this? I’ll help you ask him if he wants to transfer to the Supervision Department.”

The Judicial Hall had distinct responsibilities.

The Supervision Department monitored whether ancient martial artists violated any rules, the Judgment Department presided over trials, and the Punishment Department determined sentences.

The Security Department maintained the order of the Ancient Martial World, as well as approved the actions of ancient martial artists in the outside world.

And the Left and Right Protectors, along with the Guard Squad, safeguarded the Judicial Hall.

Upon hearing these words, Patriarch Yan went pale, “No, Your Excellency, that’s not what I meant.”

He turned to leave, prepared to inform the Xie Family of the situation.

That’s when he heard the devotee speak indifferently, “For causing trouble in the Judicial Hall without reason, send him to the Punishment Department first.”

The two guards who accompanied him naturally obeyed only the devotee and promptly took control of Patriarch Yan.

Patriarch Yan broke out in a cold sweat, his legs going weak.

“We apologize for the disturbance, Ling Family.” After speaking, the devotee left with the guards.

Ling Zhonglou’s narrowed eyes showed a trace of surprise.

Why hadn’t the Judicial Hall taken the Xie Family’s side this time?

A few minutes later, Steward Ling came to report, “Family Head, Miss Ying’s father has arrived.”

Ling Zhonglou’s faction was well aware that Ying Zijin was a friend of Jiang Ran and treated her with respect.

“Mr. Wen is here?” Jiang Huaping was surprised and went forward to greet him, “Come in, please take a seat.”

After Jiang Ran returned to the Ancient Martial World, Jiang Huaping hadn’t gone out much either.

But the Ling Family had WIFI, so she kept in close contact with the outside world and had learned a little about the Ji Family’s situation.

“You are too kind.” Wen Fengmian sat down, “Is Yaoyao here?”

“Right here,” Jiang Huaping called inside, “Xiao Zijin, your father is here.”

Ying Zijin walked out, “Dad.”

After confirming she was alright, Wen Fengmian nodded, “Next time something like this happens, let me know in advance.”

“Dad, you’re a commoner,” Ying Zijin poured him a cup of tea, “Rest easy, I’ll be fine.”

Wen Fengmian acknowledged, “That’s true.”

Following behind, Jiang Ran, “…”

He nearly believed it.

Jiang Huaping didn’t quite understand the conversation between father and daughter but kindly reminded him, “Mr. Wen, the Ancient Martial World is quite chaotic, it’s best to visit less often.”

“You rascal, come here.” Ling Zhonglou beckoned Jiang Ran, “Let your dad have a look at you.”