Chapter 12740 Don't you plan to explain?

Chapter 12740 Don’t you plan to explain?
The headmaster paused, took a deep breath, and continued, "It is indeed a wise choice to let him leave temporarily and avoid the limelight. If he stays, with his hot temper, once he clashes with his enemies, I am afraid that the situation will be out of control."

"But you must understand that his safety is of paramount importance. Ling Xiao must not make any mistakes before we find out the true identity of that spiritual practitioner and his background."

The Fourth Dean had a serious expression. He knew that the First Dean's worries were not groundless. He nodded solemnly and said, "Yes, First Dean. I will personally escort Ling Xiao to Luan City. I will be careful along the way to ensure his safety."

"In addition, I will also send people to secretly observe the movements outside the Tianxiahui. If there is any abnormality, I will report it to you immediately."

"As ordered!"

The fourth dean nodded, then turned and left.

……

Ling Xiao stood outside the gate of the Tianxiahui headquarters, his eyes deep, as if he could penetrate the heavy stone door and peek into the world behind the door.

His figure stretched out in the afterglow of the setting sun, looking lonely and determined. This time, he chose to go alone, without bringing Qiu Shui Kui, nor letting Meng Haoqing, Wei Wei and Ling Bi follow him.

At this moment, they are staying in the Tianling Hall of the Tianxia Association, practicing hard and improving their strength.

Ling Xiao knew in his heart that this mission was his own and he needed to face the unknown challenges alone.

However, he is not alone, because he has two reliable friends, Tongtong and Ali, by his side. Tongtong's lively and lovely appearance always brings him laughter, while Ali's wit and sharpness can help him when he is in trouble.

He took a deep breath, feeling the freshness and tranquility brought by the breeze. However, a sense of uneasiness was quietly growing in his heart. Since he came to Tianxiahui, he had not seen Jin Yan.

Jin Yan was his former comrade-in-arms and a very important brother in his heart. He had heard that Jin Yan had joined the Tianxia Association before, but he could not find any trace of Jin Yan in either the lower or upper houses.

This made Ling Xiao feel a little confused and worried.

Logically speaking, he already has a great reputation in the Tianxiahui, and he had caused quite a stir before.

If Jin Yan was really in the Tianxia Association, he should have heard about Ling Xiao and should have come to find him. However, until now, Ling Xiao has not received any news about Jin Yan.

He frowned slightly, and couldn't help but guess in his heart. Maybe Jin Yan was practicing in seclusion? After all, in the world of martial arts, practicing in seclusion is an important way to improve strength. Jin Yan might have chosen to practice in seclusion alone in order to pursue a higher realm.

Ling Xiao sighed softly. Although he was worried, he could do nothing about it. He knew that everyone had their own path to take and their own choices. He could only hope that everything would go well for Jin Yan, and that he could fight alongside him again one day.

He turned and left the gate of the Tianxiahui headquarters, embarking on a new journey.

A few days later, Ling Xiao's footsteps suddenly stopped. He stood in a vast field, surrounded by endless green grass and a few sparse trees in the distance.

This place is hundreds of miles away from Tianxia City where he is. If he wants to return, not only is the journey long, but it also takes time and energy.

However, it was in such a peaceful place that he encountered an unexpected trouble. He clearly felt that there was a pair of eyes always watching him in the dark, like an invisible sword hanging over his head.

This feeling made Ling Xiao alert, and a chill unconsciously gathered between his brows.

"Come out!" Ling Xiao finally couldn't help himself, he looked in a certain direction, his voice full of cold determination. He was full of doubts, why would someone follow him all the way from the prosperous Tianxiahui to here.

Moreover, he could feel that there was a strong murderous intent emanating from that person. The farther he was from Tianxiahui, the stronger the murderous intent became, as if it wanted to devour him.

After a while, a strong wind suddenly blew up, rustling the surrounding grass and trees. Then, a figure slowly walked out of the dense forest.

It was an old man in a red robe, his hair was also fiery red, like a burning flame. His face was weathered and majestic, and he exuded an extremely powerful aura, like a towering mountain that could not be ignored.

"I didn't expect that you could find me!" The old man in red robe looked at Ling Xiao, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

His voice was low and hoarse, as if it came from the ancient abyss. His words were full of admiration for Ling Xiao, but more of it was anticipation and desire for the next battle.

Ling Xiao stared closely at the red-robed old man in front of him, and a wave of emotions surged in his heart.

"Ling Xiao, do you really think you can get away with this?" Ling Xiao's thoughts were interrupted by the sudden voice. He turned around and saw an old man in a red robe staring at him coldly. His eyes revealed a chilling coldness, as if they wanted to swallow him whole.

Ling Xiao frowned. He felt the strong murderous aura emanating from the old man, and an ominous premonition arose in his heart.

He asked in a deep voice, "Can you tell me why you are staring at me so closely? And your aura is so terrifying, it's as if you are afraid that I don't know that you have murderous intentions."

The red-robed old man sneered, his voice filled with endless anger and resentment: "Since you asked, I will let you die knowing full well. The Zhang Luan you killed is my only grandson!"

"Oh, I see!"

After the other party said this, Ling Xiao immediately understood.

He came to avenge Zhang Luan. Zhang Luan wanted to kill him before, but he killed him instead, which was what he deserved.

Although the Tianxiahui will not pursue the matter anymore, Zhang Luan's family will definitely not let it go.

"Aren't you going to explain?" The old man in red robe had a grim look in his eyes, his tone full of questioning.

Ling Xiao shook his head slightly, but he had already made up his mind. He knew that any explanation at this moment would be futile. Since the other party had already determined that he was the murderer, any explanation would seem pale and powerless.

What's more, he never thought about explaining anything because he believed that everything he did was out of justice and self-protection.

"Explain..." Ling Xiao uttered these two words softly, but before he finished speaking, he suddenly moved.

His figure flashed, and the bloodthirsty knife in his hand cut through the void like lightning. A huge blood-red blade light condensed in an instant, as gorgeous and terrifying as the sunset in the sky.

The blood-red blade light enveloped the red-robed old man's head, as if it was going to swallow him whole. At this moment, there was no hesitation or pity in Ling Xiao's eyes, only a firm killing intent and decisiveness.