Chapter 12809 How can this be called robbery?

Jiu Lao raised his head and looked into the distance, with a few crystal tears sparkling in his eyes. Those tears sparkled in the sunlight, just like his longing for A Yao in his heart, which would never go out.

Ling Xiao listened to Jiu Lao's words quietly, and he had a deep respect for the girl A Yao whom he had never met. He imagined A Yao's strong and gentle figure, who could do anything for Jiu Lao, even at the cost of her life.

Such a woman is indeed an extraordinary woman, her qualities and courage are admirable.

In this era, there may be many women who are more powerful than A Yao, but there are not many who are as admirable as A Yao. Her sacrifice and perseverance have become a light in Ling Xiao's heart, guiding him in the direction of his progress.

"Don't worry, Jiulao." Ling Xiao said solemnly, "If one day I really have such ability, I will definitely do my best to revive Miss Yao. Her efforts cannot be forgotten just like that."

When Jiu Lao heard Ling Xiao's words, a touch of emotion flashed in his eyes.

He nodded, his voice choking: "Thank you very much, kid. You should go now. It is not advisable to stay here for long, so as to avoid unnecessary trouble. The empress hates me to the core, she will not let me go. I have to think of a way to deal with it."

Ling Xiao looked at Jiu Lao's old and determined back, and an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart.

He walked forward and patted Jiu Lao on the shoulder: "Senior, you don't have to bear all the pressure alone. Now that I'm involved, they won't let me go easily. If you need any help, just ask. I'm willing to face it all with you."

Jiu Lao turned around and looked at Ling Xiao's determined eyes. He couldn't help but feel warm in his heart. He nodded and said, "Good boy, your words are enough. Let's face it together."

As soon as Ling Xiao stepped into the solemn gate of Tianxiahui, a figure suddenly appeared in front of him, like an insurmountable mountain.

This person was actually a senior deacon of the Senate, who was usually quite prestigious in the Tianxia Association. However, at this moment, he looked at Ling Xiao with a bit of teasing.

"Brother Ling, which god have you offended again? Someone actually came directly to the Tianxia Society, and the Grand Dean even gave an order personally, asking you to go to the Dean's Palace as soon as you return." The deacon's words were a little teasing, but he also showed concern for Ling Xiao.

Ling Xiao was slightly startled, then he smiled bitterly. He really didn't expect to encounter such troubles just after returning to Tianxiahui. However, he quickly regained his composure, nodded to the deacon and said, "Thank you for reminding me, I'll go right away."

He couldn't help but wonder, who could have alarmed the Grand Master? You know, the Grand Master is the most powerful person in the upper chamber of the Tianxia Society. He is usually busy with affairs and rarely asks about the affairs between disciples in person.

This time, he summoned me specifically for someone, there must be something fishy about it.

Several figures quickly flashed through Ling Xiao's mind, and the faces of Shangguan Yu, Qian Heng and others appeared one by one.

These people have considerable influence in the Southern Region. Apart from the Southern Region Holy Temple behind them, the only people who can make the Grand Master come forward are probably some big forces outside the Southern Region.

Thinking of this, Ling Xiao couldn't help but frown. He knew that this matter was serious and he had to be careful. So, he took a deep breath, adjusted his mood, and then walked towards the Dean's Hall with firm steps.

Walking into the Dean's Hall, Ling Xiao's eyes were immediately attracted by several people in the hall. They were Shangguan Yu, Qian Heng and others, who were sitting around a long table, discussing something with serious expressions.

Seeing Ling Xiao coming, their eyes immediately focused on him, as if they wanted to see through him.

Shangguan Yu sat upright in the hall. Her temperament was noble and cold, and her whole body exuded the majesty and dignity of a superior. Even the chief minister of the Tianxia Association appeared to be respectful in front of her and did not dare to be negligent in the slightest.

Qian Heng and others stood aside, their faces gloomy, their eyes full of murderous intent, not concealed at all. When Ling Xiao entered the hall, their eyes instantly focused on him, as if they wanted to see through him.

Seeing Ling Xiao coming in, the headmaster couldn't help but feel a headache. He knew that Ling Xiao was unruly and often acted unexpectedly, and he was worried that Ling Xiao would act crazy at this critical moment, making things more complicated.

He spoke helplessly, with a hint of blame and admonition in his voice: "Ling Xiao, these distinguished guests from the East China Sea Empress Palace said that you not only injured them, but also robbed them of their property. Is this true?"

When Ling Xiao heard this, his eyes widened and he looked at the headmaster, Qian Heng and others in disbelief. He tried to make his tone calm and firm: "How could this happen! I am a good person. I would not even step on an ant to death. How can I hurt or rob someone?"

The headmaster looked at Ling Xiao's determined eyes, grinned, and was speechless for a while. This kid lied without blinking an eye. But he quickly regained his composure. He knew that the most important thing now was to find out the truth of the matter.

However, Qian Heng and others refused to give up.

The young warrior whose ear was cut off burst into tears, his voice full of grievance and anger: "You still say no! The wound on Brother Qian Heng's neck and my ear were clearly caused by you! You also robbed us of 10 million middle-grade spirit stones, which we worked so hard to get! How dare you say no?"

"Don't just speak carelessly." Ling Xiao's tone was light, but it was firm and unquestionable.

He took a deep breath and explained to the chief dean, "Grand dean, I went to Jiu Lao's residence to seek his help. You should have heard about this. It was the third dean who personally ordered me to go. However, while I was waiting for Jiu Lao, suddenly, a powerful force came and razed Jiu Lao's residence to the ground in an instant."

"At the time, I was in the middle of it, surrounded by flying sand and rocks. If I hadn't reacted in time, I would have died on the spot. Faced with such an unprovoked attack, I naturally asked these people to compensate me for my losses and shock.

However, they were arrogant, refused to pay compensation, and even spoke rudely. In this case, I had to use some tricks to force them to submit. How can this be called "robbery"? Please understand, Grand Master!"

Ling Xiao's words revealed helplessness and anger. His eyes swept across the people present, finally stopping on Shangguan Yu and others.

The corners of his mouth curled up into a sarcastic smile, and he said slowly: "The people in the East China Sea Empress Palace are so powerful."