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The wait outside wasn't long. After a short while, a middle-aged man dressed in scholarly robes walked out. He was tall and straight with a dragon sword at his waist, looking extremely graceful.

"Shopkeeper, how do you have the time to come to my Hidden Manor today? Could it be that Brother Chen has something to tell me?"

As soon as he came out, this Patriarch of the Zang family spoke as if he came from a familiar place.

The innkeeper turned around and glanced at Lin Qing. He hurriedly cupped his fists together and said, "Hello Brother Zang, I do have something to trouble the clan head this time. It has nothing to do with Lord Chen."

"Oh, that's quite strange. I don't know what business shopkeeper has with me, so why not be direct and hide it?" The Hidden Family Patriarch had a smile on his face, giving off a refreshing feeling.

"It's not a big deal. I just want to let your manor's ring come out and have a look." The innkeeper smiled and said.

"Oh, it's just a small matter." The clan head of the hidden clan laughed.

The Hidden Patriarch waved to the seventy year old man behind him, "Uncle Fu, go call Young Master Chou and tell him that someone wants to see him."

"Understood, master," Uncle Fu quickly said before turning back.

"I wonder, does the shopkeeper need to call Young Master Chou?" the Hidden Patriarch asked with a hint of curiosity.

The innkeeper turned around and glanced at Lin Qing. Lin Qing was silent, as if she didn't have any reaction to this. He hurriedly said, "It's just a small matter. Patriarch Cang will know later."

Seeing the innkeeper's expression, Patriarch Cang could not help but to look towards Lin Qing. He saw that Lin Qing had a young complexion, and her entire person was like a sword drawn from its scabbard, bringing with it a sense of brilliance. Her eyes, on the other hand, were like a serene lake, and the bottom could not be seen.

Seeing Lin Qing's expression, Patriarch Cang revealed a serious expression. Looking at the innkeeper's respectful attitude towards him, it was obvious that this young man was not simple.

"Shopkeeper, may I ask who this young brother is …" The Hidden Manor looked at Lin Qing with a puzzled expression as it asked the innkeeper.

The innkeeper turned his head towards Lin Qing, waiting for her reaction.

"Junior, Lin Qing greets Senior Zang." Just as the innkeeper was considering whether to reply or not, Lin Qinglei came out of his room and respectfully clasped his fists towards the head of the Zang family.

"So it is Sir Lin. I have heard a lot about you. Sir Lin is a talented man, in the future you will definitely become a great man." The Hidden Patriarch turned around and bowed as he spoke with a smile.

"In that case, thank you Patriarch Cang. I will have to trouble you with my visit this time around." Lin Qing smiled. She did not mind the Patriarch's words. These were all courteous words. If Lin Qing was serious, it would be a joke.

The Hidden Patriarch was about to say more when the sound of footsteps came from the entrance. It was a young man with a dark complexion. He had a haughty expression and his head was held high, as if he was born to be superior.

"This is Young Master Ying. Is there something that the shopkeeper wants?" Patriarch Cang said to the innkeeper with a smile when he saw the young man walk over.

The innkeeper also laughed bitterly as he pointed towards Lin Qing and said, "It is this lord who has something to discuss with Young Master Chou. I am only leading the way."

"Oh, I wonder why little brother Lin is looking for Young Master Chou?" The Hidden Patriarch smiled and said.

"It's just that there's something I want to ask Young Master Qin about. It's not a big deal." Lin Qing smiled as she spoke, her tone was also indifferent. However, Lin Qing's eyes were currently as cold as frost.

"Oh, Sir Lin, if Sir Lin has a problem then there's no harm …"

The Hidden Patriarch smiled. Before he could finish, he heard a haughty voice.

"Sir Lin, I have no time to talk to you. I still have things to do, so I won't keep you company."

After his words were interrupted, the head of the Hidden Dragon Institute revealed a somewhat embarrassed look on his face. However, he was extremely shrewd and did not reveal it.

"Young master Qin's personality is just like this. I hope Little Brother Lin doesn't mind. If you have anything to say, feel free to tell me. I will help Young Master Lin pass on the message." The Hidden Patriarch apologised to Lin Qing as he saw the leaving back of the ring.

However, before Lin Qing could say anything, a faint wind gusted past. When they parted, Lin Qing's silhouette had already vanished from in front of her.

Just as he was about to leave the ring, he stopped in his tracks. With a cold expression on his face, he stared in front of him, only to see Lin Qing's silhouette appearing in front of the ring in but an instant.

"Get out of the way. If you don't give way, don't blame me for not sparing you!" Upon seeing Lin Qing blocking his way, Lin Dong icily commanded.

She was already feeling somewhat unhappy after being called out by Lin Qing today. But now, seeing that Lin Qing was actually blocking her path, she naturally wouldn't give a good look to Lin Qing.

"If you don't reply to me, you can't leave even if you want," Lin Qing said indifferently. She didn't seem to care at all about the ugly expression on the ring.

At this moment, shock also appeared on the face of the Hidden Patriarch. Lin Qing's speed just now had greatly shocked the Patriarch.

However, when his gaze landed on Lin Qing, who was blocking the path of the ring, and the fact that neither side was willing to give way to the other, the Hidden Patriarch couldn't help but smile.

Even though he was a Guest Warrior of the Zang family, it was difficult for him to move the ring. The Patriarch of the Zang family had wanted to beat the ring for a long time.

At this moment, looking at the situation between the two parties, regardless of who could defeat whom, it was not a problem. At this moment, looking at the situation between the two sides, regardless of who could defeat whom, it was not a problem.

After hearing Lin Qing's words, Rising Ring couldn't help but carefully size her up a few times. When he saw that Lin Qing was very young and seemed to be even younger than him, he couldn't help but reveal a disdainful smile.

Lin Qing was a talented martial artist, and at such a young age, she could be considered one of the most talented martial artists. As for Lin Qing, she was younger than him, so he would not believe that Lin Qing was also a talented martial artist.

"That's none of your business. I don't want to say it, but no one can make me open my mouth." With a cold laugh, he continued to ride forward, as if he did not care about Lin Qing who was blocking his path.

The horse-shaped ring's steps were extremely slow, yet extremely light. It seemed as if it didn't attract any dust as it floated on the ground with a unique rhythm.

Lin Qing quietly stood in front of the ring. Her expression was as calm as water. It was as if she had never seen the tip of the mountain before.

Lin Qing was just a hair's breadth away from the ring, but she was still standing there.

"You are the first one who dares to stand in my way. If I don't teach you a lesson, you might be too arrogant!"

It was almost as if they were facing each other. Lin Qing and Rising Ring could almost see the cilia on each other's faces.

"Heh heh, is that so? "I'm just afraid that you don't have the ability." Lin Qing smiled faintly, seemingly ridiculing the overbearing ability of the ring.

The wind blew past gently, lifting up leaves. They were lifted into the air by the wind before landing silently. It was as if their auras were clashing as they fell to the ground without making a sound.