Chapter 383 Half Drunk and Half Awake
"So, Palace Master Luo and Xiao Zhirou really have nothing to do with each other?"

"Yes!"

Luo Tianjin nodded seriously, then took Ling Xiaoxiao's hand and said softly, "In my heart, there is only one woman from beginning to end, and that is my wife Ling Xiaoxiao. Apart from her, I will never be tempted by another woman."

Luo Tianjin's "heartfelt words" have a double meaning. It seems that he is expressing his feelings to Ling Xiaoxiao, but in fact, he is telling the world that he is using his love for Ling Xiaoxiao to overturn the rumors of his affair with Xiao Zhirou.

"I don't know who spread such vicious rumors?" Luo Tianjin gazed at Ling Xiaoxiao affectionately and added, "In fact, no matter how much you spread rumors, slander or even insult me, I can forgive you. But you must not slander my family, especially not alienate the relationship between us. I can't stand this!"

After saying that, Luo Tianjin's eyes suddenly straightened, and he looked around at the people who were looking at each other with a determined gaze, and said loudly: "There is a saying in the martial arts world, 'Don't let the disaster affect your wife and children.' Today, Luo dares to do me a favor, and I hope everyone here can do me a favor."

"Lord Luo, please speak!"

"As long as we can do it, we will do our best."

"That's right! As long as Lord Luo asks, we will agree to anything."

……

Facing the ups and downs and the many voices echoing in agreement, Luo Tianjin was deeply moved and said, "I hope you can help me find out the rumor makers, the people who spread the rumors, and the people who just follow the crowd, so that I can cut off their tongues. Not only will this clear my name, but it will also give justice to my wife!"

"This……"

When Luo Tianjin said this, everyone present looked embarrassed.

In fact, the rumors about Luo Tianjin and Xiao Zhirou were no longer a secret in the martial arts world, and almost everyone knew about it. Everyone present also knew that although they might not have had anything to do with spreading the rumors, they certainly had a hand in following the crowd.

"Since Lord Luo and Xiao Zhirou only met by chance, why did you go to Jiangzhou in person to rescue Jueqing Valley?" Qingfeng saw that Xuanming and others were still suspicious of Luo Tianjin's explanation, so he asked relentlessly, "Lord Luo, please give everyone a clear explanation?"

"In fact, I have explained this matter clearly to Sect Master Yin." Luo Tianjin cast a secretive look at Yin Baimei and said calmly, "I went to Jiangzhou to prevent Kunlun Sect from being deceived by Jinjianwu and to prevent Kunlun Sect from fighting with Jueqing Valley and hurting its vitality. As for helping Jueqing Valley out, it was an unintentional act and a mistake. If you don't believe me, you can ask Sect Master Yin!"

Yin Baimei felt uncomfortable being stared at by Luo Tianjin. He certainly understood the hidden meaning behind Luo Tianjin's words, so without waiting for others to ask, he took the initiative to speak: "Yes! This is indeed a misunderstanding. I am willing to testify for Lord Luo!"

In fact, Yin Baimei knew that Luo Tianjin and Xiao Zhirou were "old friends for many years". The reason why he kept silent was not because he was timid, but because he had already reached a consensus with Luo Tianjin.

The condition is: Luo Tianjin will let Leng Kongyang off the hook and forgive him. Yin Baimei will help Luo Tianjin cover up his "old friend" relationship with Xiao Zhirou in front of all the heroes.

In other words, Yin Baimei has already made a choice between Jin Fuyu and Luo Tianjin. Now, Kunlun Sect can only rely on the big tree of Xianwang Mansion. If Luo Tianjin is demolished today, it will be the same as Kunlun Sect’s own. Once Luo Tianjin is deserted by his friends and relatives and loses the chance to compete for the leader of the martial arts world, Kunlun Sect will be in trouble.

"hiss!"

Seeing Yin Baimei solemnly testifying for Luo Tianjin, everyone present was whispering to each other.

Luo Tianjin's "deep affection and loyalty" and Yin Baimei's "eloquent arguments" made Qingfeng very satisfied, and a trace of relief appeared in his old eyes.

Seeing the discussions and noises, Qingfeng took the initiative to approach Xuanming and asked in a low voice: "What do you think, Abbot Xuanming?"

Xuanming hesitated for a moment, then nodded slowly and said, "Between the rumors and the promise of the Northern Sage King, I naturally believe the Northern Sage King."

"Great!" Hearing this, Qingfeng felt relieved.

"It's just that..." Xuan Ming changed the subject and continued, "Rumors are like invisible knives, and it's inevitable that people's words are scary. If Master Luo can swear on the spot that he will never reconcile with Jueqing Valley..."

"I understand!" Qingfeng continued, "This is exactly what I want. I am the father-in-law of Lord Luo. If I talk about this matter, I believe he will be happy to agree."

After saying that, Qingfeng coughed heavily a few times, and the noisy scene gradually quieted down.

"Lord Luo's words are sincere and sincere, and with Sect Master Yin testifying for you, we believe it without a doubt." Qingfeng said, "But no matter if it was an accident or a misunderstanding, you finally resolved a crisis for Jueqing Valley. This is an indisputable fact, right?"

Luo Tianjin's expression changed and he nodded, "Yes."

"In that case, I dare to ask Lord Luo to swear to the heavens that you will never coexist with Jueqing Valley in this life and will fight to the death. What do you think?" Qingfeng pressed him. "Not only that, after the martial arts conference, you will personally take action to deal with Jueqing Valley and kill Xiao Zhirou. What do you think?"

"This……"

Qingfeng forced Luo Tianjin to be irreconcilable with Jueqing Valley in order to preserve the reputation of Shaolin, Wudang and other sects, which was understandable. But asking him to kill Xiao Zhirou personally was somewhat abusive.

Qingfeng is Ling Xiaoxiao's father after all. For the lifelong happiness of his daughter, he completely cuts off the grudges between Luo Tianjin and Xiao Zhirou. Although it is a bit inhumane, it is also a way to cut the Gordian knot.

Seeing Luo Tianjin's hesitation and his eyes flickering, Ling Xiaoxiao stepped forward resolutely and said, "Dad, asking Brother Jin to swear to heaven that he will never tolerate Jueqing Valley is enough to show his determination and attitude towards the incompatibility of good and evil. As for killing Xiao Zhirou with your own hands... we need to think about it carefully. After all, Xiao Zhirou is a notorious female devil. Her martial arts are profound, her heart is cruel, and her methods are despicable. She is far beyond the reach of ordinary people. If you force Brother Jin to kill her with your own hands, what if something unexpected happens..."

"Xiaoxiao, do you know that your father is helping you?" Qingfeng frowned and reminded her with a hint of meaning, "Don't be ungrateful."

"If Dad really wants to help his daughter, then don't put your son-in-law in danger." Ling Xiaoxiao pleaded, "I believe that Brother Jin knows when to do what. If the time is right, he will eliminate the harm for the martial arts world without the guidance of others."

"you……"

"Madam Luo is right." Zhongli Mu took the opportunity to advise, "Master Qingfeng, I know you care about your daughter, but there is no need to interfere too much. After all, it is the business of the young couple." Luo Tianjin was deeply moved by Ling Xiaoxiao's understanding and held her hand tighter.

Xuanming put his hands together and said, "Amitabha, what Donor Zhongli said is absolutely right. We just want to witness that the righteous and evil ways of the martial arts world cannot coexist, and we don't want to interfere in Donor Luo's personal grudges."

"You guys..." Qingfeng wanted to say something but stopped, and finally let out a sigh and said no more.

"Brother Jin, it's your turn!" Ling Xiaoxiao showed a look of joy on her face and turned to nod at Luo Tianjin.

"I, Luo Tianjin, swear to heaven today..." At this point, Luo Tianjin had no choice but to bite the bullet and slowly raise his right hand, swearing with mixed feelings, "The Xianwang Mansion and Jueqing Valley cannot coexist. In this life, I will regard Jueqing Valley as my mortal enemy and never disobey. If you violate this promise... Heaven and earth will punish you and you will not die a good death!"

"it is good!"

A cheer spread like wildfire, and in an instant it turned into a boiling atmosphere.

Everyone put aside the last bit of worry in their hearts, and all of them were happy, and their emotions were evident in their words.

"Today is the Dragon Boat Festival. It's a rare opportunity for us to gather together as heroes. How can we let something boring spoil our fun?" Xie Xuan took advantage of the situation and raised his cup with a smile, "Come on, come on! Let's drink this cup to the full, eat and drink to our heart's content, and talk and laugh to our heart's content. The mansion master has also prepared a bath of orchid soup for everyone. After everyone has had enough wine and food, they can burn incense and take a bath to wash off the fatigue and dust on their bodies. Haha..."

"Come on, let's get drunk today and not leave until we are drunk!"

In order to relieve Luo Tianjin's embarrassing situation, Xue Huzi, Ma Rufeng and Yin Sandao took the lead in making a fuss, shouting and urging everyone to drink realgar wine together.

After three glasses of wine, the oppressive atmosphere lingering in the room disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye.

People in the underworld are naturally heroic and carefree. Under the "seduction" of fine wine and delicious food, they break free from their restraints, let go of their hands and feet, clink glasses, and hang out with each other.

After a short while, the courtyard was filled with jubilation. Everyone raised their eyebrows and beards, toasted their wine and had fun, with great enthusiasm and excitement, and the scene became more and more lively.

The banquet lasted from noon to dusk, and countless people were drunk, but those who were sober were still enthusiastic and took turns to toast Luo Tianjin. Luo Tianjin also accepted everyone's toast and drank until his face turned red and he felt dizzy.

Before they knew it, it was already dark. Many guests were helped by the disciples to the guest rooms to rest, and the remaining drunkards were still sitting on the ground in groups of three or five, teasing and talking to each other incoherently.

In the courtyard, tables and chairs were overturned and scattered all over the place, the smell of wine was everywhere, and the cups and plates were in a mess, which showed how spectacular this Dragon Boat Festival feast was.
When Luo Tianjin stood up, he was already dizzy and his head was in a mess. If Luo Hongxuan and Luo Ningyu hadn't been there to support him, his feet would have tripped over each other.

"Dad, you're drunk." Luo Ningyu said worriedly, "Let's help you go back and rest."

"Wait!" As he turned around, Luo Tianjin suddenly paused, narrowed his eyes slightly, looked around the messy courtyard, and said drunkenly, "Have you noticed that... there seems to be one person missing today?"

Ling Xiaoxiao teased, "There are so many guests, how can you remember them all?"

"No, one of our own is missing." Luo Tianjin frowned, as if trying to recall something, muttering to himself, "Liu Xunyi, Lin Fangda, Su Tang, Ling Qing, Xu Heng, Luo Qi... I have seen all of these people, except..." At this point, Luo Tianjin's eyes suddenly lit up, and he said loudly, "Where is Di Mo? Has anyone seen Di Mo?"

"This……"

Hearing this, Ling Xiaoxiao and the others were speechless. In fact, they did not see Di Mo today.

"Dad, Brother Di has been in a bad mood recently and doesn't want to join in the fun. I have made an appointment with him to drink together in the evening..."

"Xuan'er!" Suddenly, Luo Tianjin grabbed Luo Hongxuan's arm with an excited look, and repeatedly urged him, "Please persuade him on behalf of your father. Di Mo has been loyal to me and has been through life and death for more than ten years. Now he has lost an arm for the Xianwang Mansion. Our Luo family will never treat him unfairly... You are the future master of the Xianwang Mansion, so if you persuade him, Di Mo will definitely listen..."

"My child understands!"

"Xuan'er, you must remember this! A real man should be upright and honest, and behave in accordance with his conscience. He must not let anyone down, especially... those who are truly kind to you..."

Luo Tianjin's tone was extremely sad, and his eyes were inexplicably red, which shocked Luo Hongxuan and others. However, no one else could understand what he said, only Ling Xiaoxiao understood it in her heart, but she didn't know what it meant.

"Mom, little sister, you help dad go back and rest. I'll go find Brother Di."

"Xuan'er, don't drink too much, or it will hurt your body."

"understood!"

They said goodbye hurriedly and went their separate ways.

It’s strange to say, Luo Tianjin, who has profound internal strength, can drink a lot and has a strong will. No matter how much he drinks, he never lets himself get drunk and pass out.

For some reason today, he drank one glass after another, and became completely drunk.

It seemed that he wanted to use the Dragon Boat Festival wine to relieve his eternal sorrow.

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(End of this chapter)