Chapter 104: The Legendary Young Master Ling Is Only Eighteen Years Old

“You—! How dare you say that to me? I’m doing this for your own good!”

Madam Xu slammed her hand on the table in anger.

Aunt quickly chimed in from the side, “Yes, yes, Yi Ren, your grandmother is just worried about you. Tell me, what capabilities does that Ling Xiao have now? Can his earnings support you?”

“If you go with him, your life will be over! You’ll be struggling on your own all day, then have to support a man when you get home! If you have time to spare, you might as well support a gigolo!”

Uncle shot Aunt a sharp glare.

“Watch your tongue!”

Aunt immediately fell silent.

Uncle smiled at Mu Yiren and said, “Enough, let’s not argue. We’re family; we should stay harmonious, not so distant. Isn’t that right?”

Yiren remained standing in silence, her expression resolute and unyielding.

Uncle chuckled softly, “Chengcai, why don’t you sit here, and I’ll sit with Yiren.”

Although Lu Chengcai was somewhat displeased, he didn’t want to cause a scene in front of everyone. He smiled faintly and changed seats.

“Let’s eat first, and we can talk as we go.”

Ling Xiao gently patted Mu Yiren’s small hand, prompting her to sit down.

Soon, the hotel began serving dishes.

“Our Jianglin Grand Hotel’s food is quite good, Yiren. Be sure to try more later. Oh, and Ling Xiao, you probably don’t get to enjoy meals of this caliber often anymore, so eat up.”

Aunt’s words carried a subtle tone of mockery, but Ling Xiao ignored her.

He had tasted every delicacy imaginable; there was no need to bother with such petty insects.

During the meal, Uncle and Lu Chengcai chatted merrily.

Their words were laced with a sycophantic flavor, which made Mu Yiren feel a touch of disgust.

However, Madam Xu, Aunt, and even cousin Xu Linlin wore calm expressions, some even smiling, showing no concern whatsoever!

People always had to follow the footsteps of the strong to grow!

The Lu family was currently flourishing in Jianglin, basking in their peak glory. Praising Lu Chengcai was not a humiliation but an act of aspiring upward!

Yet, when it came to saying a kind word to Ling Xiao, they wouldn’t bother. They wouldn’t even extend the slightest charity!

Because, in the eyes of the Xu family, associating with a “pauper” like Ling Xiao was a loss of face!

“Chengcai, your family didn’t develop this fast before, so how is it that within just a few months, the Lu family’s stock price has soared so much? Do you have any secrets? Could you share a little with me?”

“Hehe... Uncle Xu, it’s not about whether it’s convenient or not, but even if I told you, it wouldn’t help you.”

“Oh? How so?”

“Uncle Xu, have you heard about the Young Master of Guigu who recently arrived in Jiangzhou?”

Mu Yiren was momentarily stunned, then glanced strangely at Ling Xiao, only to find him calmly eating as if he hadn’t heard a word.

On the other side, Aunt quickly raised her hand and hurriedly spoke up, “I know, I know! I’ve heard about this! That Young Master of Guigu is amazing! A martial artist! A person of the martial world! Extremely powerful!”

“That’s right!”

Lu Chengcai nodded with a smile.

“This Young Master of Guigu, since arriving in Jiangzhou, has dominated the entire realm! Every powerful and crafty figure in Jiangzhou has been swept aside by him! Now, the entire Jiangzhou martial world is under Guigu’s control!”

“Wow! My goodness, that Young Master of Guigu is like an emperor, isn’t he?”

Xu Linlin’s heart raced, already imagining a handsome figure in her mind, and she involuntarily felt a flush between her legs.

“Not only that!”

Lu Chengcai said mysteriously, “Do you know? That Young Master of Guigu kills without a trace. No one dares to control him. He’s even more powerful than the emperor!”

“My goodness!”

At this, everyone in the Xu family couldn’t help but exclaim, their eyes wide with awe and dumbstruck expressions.

Seeing this, Lu Chengcai was extremely pleased.

Mu Yiren, however, couldn’t help but twitch her beautiful face.

After a long moment of shock, Aunt asked with curiosity, “Young Master Lu, what’s the name of that Young Master of Guigu? What does he look like?”

Lu Chengcai shook his head solemnly, “Such a person is like a dragon seen only in part, extremely noble! Not someone I can meet just because I wish to. But I’ve heard he’s not even twenty yet, his surname is Ling. Beyond that, I really don’t know.”

“My goodness, eighteen years old!”

The Xu family was once again stunned, their tongues almost tied in knots.

In truth, it wasn’t just them; even Lu Chengcai harbored a look of admiration!

After all, Ling Xiao was truly formidable! So strong that no man could help but revere him!

After some time, Madam Xu finally spoke, “Ah! Every generation produces its talents, each surpassing the last! Back in our day, heroes emerged one after another, but none reached the level of this Young Master of Guigu! It seems we truly have grown old!”

Xu Linlin was deeply infatuated, sneaking a glance at Ling Xiao, who was buried in his meal. She snorted softly.

Although Ling Xiao’s posture was supremely elegant, exuding a noble aura, compared to the legendary Young Master Ling, he was insignificant.

“Ah! Some people really are worlds apart despite sharing the same surname Ling! One is like an emperor, while the other is just a helpless loser!”

Mu Yiren was both angry and amused.

Only now did she seem to understand why Ling Xiao remained so calm while eating.

Because he was too strong!

He was a genuinely powerful presence!

His eyes held no disdain for these petty insects!

At this moment, she even felt somewhat fortunate for choosing to stand by love and wait for Ling Xiao.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have the status of the leading lady of Jiangzhou.

Then, what difference would she have from those present here?

At this point, Uncle spoke again, “By the way, Chengcai, you haven’t told us—how does this relate to the rise in your Lu family’s stock price?”

“Hehehe... Uncle Xu, I won’t hide it from you. Our family has chosen to align with the Tang family. And the Tang family is the representative of the Young Master of Guigu here in Jiangzhou!”

“Wow!”

“My goodness, your Lu family has really hit the jackpot! Aligning with the Tang family means you’ll definitely get to meet that legendary Young Master Ling! That’s a path to great success!”

Xu Linlin’s eyes lit up even more.

“By the way, Young Master Lu, does that mean you’ll have a chance to meet the legendary Young Master Ling in the future?”

Lu Chengcai chuckled, “Naturally!”