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

Chapter 266 Lingzhou Zhao Family

Those who admire Wu Menglin and want to get involved in the Wu family are even more eager to make a move.

They saw Ling Jiuan as a "soft persimmon" and wanted to please Wu Menglin and the Wu family by challenging her, so as to gain a foothold in Lingzhou City.

So, all of a sudden, all kinds of challenges and invitations flooded towards Ling Jiuan like a tide.

Some people wanted to compete with her in martial arts, some wanted to compete with her in intelligence, and some even wanted to compete with her in music, chess, calligraphy and painting.

It seems that as long as he can defeat Ling Jiuan, he will be able to gain the favor of Wu Menglin and the Wu family.

However, Ling Jiuan just smiled faintly at these challenges and invitations.

She knew that these people just wanted to use her to please the Wu family, or they wanted to find some sense of superiority in her.

However, she doesn't care about these because she knows her own strength and background, and she also knows what she wants.

So she rejected these challenges and invitations one by one, and just stayed quietly in her residence, practicing her martial arts and internal strength.

She knew that strength was the most important thing, and only strength could allow her to gain a foothold in this Kyushu continent.

Those who wanted to challenge her couldn't help but feel disappointed and annoyed when they saw how indifferent she was.

They originally thought that Ling Jiuan would be an easy opponent, but they didn't expect her to be so determined and confident.

So they could only leave in disappointment and look for other opportunities to please the Wu family and Wu Menglin.

However, just as the wave of challenges was gradually dying down, some people took a different approach and adopted even more despicable means.

The Zhao family of Lingzhou, a family known for its cunning and ruthlessness, actually had Liu Zhu and Liu Ying secretly captured just to force Ling Jiuan to go into battle.

When the news reached Ling Jiuan, she was sitting quietly in front of the window, gazing at the scenery outside.

When she heard that Liuzhu and Liuying were arrested, her eyes suddenly became cold, as if she could see through all the conspiracies.

"Zhao family, how dare they be so bold!"

Ling Jiuan's voice was low and powerful, revealing anger that was difficult to conceal.

She knew that although Liuzhu and Liuying were just maids, they were loyal to her and provided her with a rare warmth in this strange place.

Now that they have been arrested, how can she just sit back and do nothing?

Lei Tingyi frowned when he saw this. He knew Ling Jiuan's character very well. He knew that she was loyal and righteous and would never bear to see her friends suffer.

So he began to persuade.

"Jiuan, the Zhao family's move is obviously aimed at you. If you go there, I'm afraid you will fall into their trap."

Upon hearing this, Ling Jiuan turned to look at Lei Tingyi, his eyes revealing firmness and determination.

"I know, but I can't just watch Liu Zhu and Liu Ying suffer. No matter how much I want to keep things quiet, I have to go to the Zhao family."

Although her voice was calm, it revealed unquestionable determination.

Lei Tingyi looked at Ling Jiuan, with a hint of helplessness and worry in his eyes.

He knew that once Ling Jiuan made a decision, it would be difficult to change it.

So he could only nod.

"Okay, I'll go with you. No matter what, I won't let you face danger alone."

Ling Jiuan looked at Lei Tingyi gratefully and nodded.

She knew that she would feel more at ease with him by her side.

After all, the Lingzhou Zhao family is quite powerful.

After Wu Menglin learned that the Zhao family had arrested Ling Jiuan's people, an indescribable anger surged in her heart.

She didn't expect that the Zhao family would be so bold as to cause trouble on her territory, and she didn't expect that they would use such means to target Ling Jiuan.

"This Zhao family is really meddling in other people's business!"

Wu Menglin cursed angrily, her voice revealing anxiety and worry that was difficult to conceal.

She knew that Ling Jiuan was a man who valued friendship and loyalty. Now that her people had been arrested, how could she just sit back and do nothing?

What worries her even more is that if Ling Jiuan misunderstands that this was her idea, then their friendship will be truly irreparable.

Thinking of this, Wu Menglin hurriedly sent people to inquire about the news, wanting to find out the truth of the matter and Ling Jiuan's movements.

She hoped to find a solution before things got worse.

At the same time, she also sent people to secretly protect Ling Jiuan to ensure that she would not encounter any danger on the way to the Zhao family.

She knew that since the Zhao family dared to arrest Ling Jiuan's people, they would never let her go easily.

And she would never let this happen.

While waiting for news, Wu Menglin's heart was filled with anxiety and uneasiness.

She prayed constantly, hoping that Ling Jiuan would be safe and that their friendship would be able to withstand this test.

Finally, the news came back.

Ling Jiuan has already gone to the Zhao family, ready to rescue her people, but the Zhao family doesn't seem to be planning to let her go easily.

Wu Menglin felt nervous when she heard this.

She knew that this storm was unavoidable.

Just then, Wu Tianxiong, the head of the Wu family, walked in from outside.

He looked at his daughter Wu Menglin, his eyes revealing a complexity and thoughtfulness.

He knew that what happened yesterday had spread throughout Lingzhou, and his daughter had lost face in front of Ling Jiuan, which made him, as the head of the Wu family, feel a little embarrassed.

"Ling Jiuan made you lose face yesterday, don't you bear a grudge?"

Wu Tianxiong's voice was low and powerful, trying to explore his daughter's true thoughts.

Wu Menglin shook her head, her eyes revealing a bit of calmness and open-mindedness.

"I'm not as skilled as her, and I was the one who provoked her first, so why should I hate her? She saved my face by not asking me to kneel or go to the back hills. She gave the Wu family enough face, didn't she?"

Her voice was calm and firm, and her heart had seen through it all.

After hearing what his daughter said, Wu Tianxiong couldn't help feeling relieved and proud.

He knew that although his daughter was young, she had extraordinary wisdom and vision.

She is able to see the facts clearly and does not resent others because of temporary gains and losses. Such a quality is rare.

"Lin'er, I'm glad you think this way."

There was a hint of appreciation and affirmation in Wu Tianxiong's voice.

"Ling Jiuan is indeed an extraordinary woman. It is your blessing that you can be friends with her. But, how do you plan to deal with the Zhao family's affairs?"

When Wu Menglin heard this, a hint of determination and resoluteness flashed in her eyes.

"Father, I can't just sit back and watch what's happening to the Zhao family. They arrested Ling Jiuan's people just to target her. I can't let them succeed, and I can't let Ling Jiuan misunderstand that this was my idea."

Wu Tianxiong looked at his daughter, his eyes flashing with admiration and expectation.

He knew that his daughter had grown up and had her own ideas and responsibilities.

"Okay, Lin'er. Go and do what you think is right. No matter what the outcome is, father and the Wu family will stand by you and support you."