Why am I a villain and still have my own jokes?

Ling Yao didn't have time to repair his dantian, and he didn't even have time to read the details of the "script content" in the "system".

Just seeing the title of [Ling Weiran's Death], he couldn't hold back anymore and ran all the way back to Ling's house.

In fact, it's not that he doesn't understand that Ling Weiran, who has old injuries, will not live for a few more years even if he finds treasures to nourish and recuperate.

Otherwise, with his cultivation base and lifespan in the Raw Phase, there is no need to talk to Ling Yao about the succession of the Patriarch at this age.

But when he saw a person's death turned into a line of cold white letters on a crystal tablet, silently mocking their petty resistance to fate, he still couldn't accept it-no one could accept it.

What's more, even if there are only "a few years" left, it is considered "distant" enough for Ling Yao-they still have enough time to plan the future for the Ling family, and have enough time to prepare for the next head of the family. To pave the way, there will be enough time to leave a way for those unsatisfied direct descendants...

Even in such a long time, Ling Yao was able to find a more effective healing elixir to extend Ling Weiran's life.

but now.

"Where is the patriarch?!"

"Ah... ah! Eldest young master! Where have you been! Why did you come back now? The master sent many people before but failed to find you..."

"Where is Ling Weiran now!?"

"Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes! Today, the patriarch invited Mr. Lin Han from Hengnan to talk about things... Hey! Slow down, young master!!"

There is no time.

Ling Yao jumped over the figure standing in front of Ling Weiran, rushed to the main seat, and grabbed Ling Weiran's arm.

"Ahem.....it depends on Ayao...whether he is willing to choose you..."

Ling Weiran, whose consciousness had begun to slacken, probably didn't see Ling Yao's distressed appearance at the moment, and Ling Yao's slightly ferocious expression could not be printed in his cloudy and red eyes.

But he knew that the person had returned, and a heart-wrenching smile appeared on his old face:

"Ayao... you finally... came back..."

Ling Yao could tell at a glance that Ling Weiran's state at the moment was not normal.

In fact, he didn't need to see with his eyes at all.Because Ling Weiran is not the kind of person who thinks about it and thinks about it, it is absolutely impossible to use suicide to win the so-called "right to choose" for Ling Yao at this juncture, without Ling Yao's knowledge.

Although the current public opinion environment is not friendly to Ling Yao, Hengnan's side can even arouse public opinion at any time and use Ling Yao as a breakthrough to attack the main family.

And if Ling Weiran suddenly died at the node of "talking with Ling Linhan" at this time, it would indeed allow Ling Yao to regain the initiative - allowing him to say that Ling Weiran's death was caused by "Ling Linhan" at will. For", or "entrusted the Ling family to Ling Linhan before he died".

Also full of conspiracy theories, the death of a Hengnan boy and the death of the head of the Ling family obviously have different weights.People would naturally turn their suspicious eyes to Ling Linhan.

But the question is... why?

Doesn't Ling Weiran know how much thought Ling Yao has spent in order to extend his lifespan?Didn't he know that even if Ling Yao didn't do this, he would have to completely give up his identity and status in the Ling family, and Ling Yao wouldn't choose to give up the life of his dearest relative?Doesn't he know that if he dies, with Ling Yao's usual attitude, he might not make arrangements for the rest of the main line of his heart?

Obviously not at the end of the mountain, obviously there will be endless troubles if you do this... Why did Ling Weiran make such a decisive choice?

The only explanation, only...

The inner demon on Ling Linhan magnified a certain fear in Ling Weiran's heart, causing him to suddenly change his mind and make the choice that was most beneficial to the inner demon.

It can't be saved anymore.This is the moment he held Ling Weiran's hand, he judged you.

Even if he saw the "script" and rushed back desperately to change something, the fate of this world still seemed to be moving forward according to its established track, without a moment's deviation.

Is what he wants to change really "changeable"?

"It's good to be back... It's good to be back..."

Ling Yao's throat felt a little dry.

In fact, he wanted to question the truth of the matter aloud, to reprimand Ling Weiran for his overwhelmed behavior, and to express all his incomprehension and unwillingness... But he finally lowered his head and said in a slightly trembling voice:

"Yes. I'm back."

But now the Ling family.There was nothing left for him to cherish.

……

Ling Weiran's walk was not peaceful, nor decent.And all Ling Yao could do was to accompany him through the last few minutes in silence.

It wasn't until Ling Weiran swallowed his breath that he finally heard the person standing behind him say:

"Not me. I didn't think he'd..."

"I know. But."

People are dead.

Ling Linhan knew what Ling Yao wanted to express—even if he believed that he had done nothing, countless people would come out and push him to make a choice—just like himself now.

So he couldn't say anything more to justify it.

but……

"but……"

He was wrong.

"Do you really think you didn't do anything?"

Ling Linhan suddenly raised his head.

"Do you really think... that things will turn out like this and have nothing to do with you?"

"Don't you think that the justice I want to get back is in the way of face, the rights and status I want to fight for are in his way, and it's my fault that he died?!"

Ling Linhan suddenly became angry and jumped into a rage.

Why?Before he had time to question Ling Yao about Ling Feiyu, what right did Ling Yao have to turn around and blame him for Ling Weiran?Just because of the personal enmity between him and Ling Weiran?Just because Ling Weiran didn't have time to do anything before he died? !

He thought that as long as he maintained enough restraint, their relationship could still be maintained in the face of gossip and sowing discord.

In fact, he also felt that he was restrained enough. After all, the person in front of him had attacked him secretly, and he was also suspected of killing his friend—even so, he did not tear his face away immediately. Instead, under pressure from all sides, he wanted to You have to listen to Ling Yao, the party concerned, to give a reasonable explanation before making a judgment.

But why did Ling Yao not have such awareness at all when his identity was changed, instead he first held himself accountable for the crime he had imagined? !

unbelievable.It's hard to calm down.And, extremely disappointed.

"You still don't understand."

—but why.

"Of course you don't understand."

—that disappointed, indifferent look on your face?

"Because you...the 'protagonist' doesn't need or can understand. Only if you don't understand, can you be 'spotless', be a 'perfect' 'protagonist', and the 'story' can develop logically."

——It is exactly the same as when you looked at Nan Rong and Qiu when you were in Rukawa.

"You don't need to be so angry, because I don't blame you for his suicide. If I really blame you for this, I will draw my sword now instead of standing here and talking."

——Then why?

Ling Yao seemed to want to say something more, but loud voices came from outside the door.

"Stop him! Stop these guys!"

"The patriarch said, no one can be let in!"

"Fart your mother! Did that guy Ling Yao go in just now! I saw it all! Does this mean that no one is allowed in?!"

"In case there is something wrong with our brother Han, it will be the black hand of your master!"

"Damn it! If something happened to our patriarch, it's your Hengnan's responsibility!!"

"Why don't you let us in! There's nothing shameful!"

"Let Ling Yao come out and confront! Let him explain why he wants to attack our Hengnan people!"

"My big brother is back? I'm going to see him! Let me go!!"

"Hey! How can Ling Xiao go in! Who doesn't know that this guy and Ling Yao are all the same!"

"Let us Hengnan go in! We have to get our own justice!!"

Probably attracted by the voice, Ling Yao's eyes suddenly drifted to the distance, then turned his head quickly, and said:

"You didn't take my previous words to heart, kid. I told you that the heart demon is not dead, and it is likely to be attached to you...but you don't delve into this point. Because you are uneasy The source is more of me, the master family who once hurt you, and the Shenlong Academy who plotted against you. As for the inner demons? Who knows if it's my lies to fool you?

"You don't trust anyone, and you are full of defenses against everyone; but you feel that it is a great mistake for others to distrust you, and you feel that it is others who caused you to get to where you are today, so you are very concerned about what happened to you. Feeling aggrieved...but never thought that the problem might be on yourself.

"I know. I know this is all human nature. What a good calculation, every step is stuck on 'human nature'. It forces you to make a choice, and it also forces me to make a choice. In the end, Qiaolu Two returns, both losers, taking advantage of the opportunity of you becoming the Patriarch of the Ling family, you can naturally get what it wants."

"What are you talking about... What is there in the Ling family that is worthy of Shenlong Academy's calculations? You should stop fooling people!"

Ling Yao didn't answer.He just paused for a moment, as if his mind wandered to a certain place, and he quickly returned to reality.

Bang-dang-!

"You! You really are back!! This time under the watchful eyes of everyone, you don't want to run away again!"

Ling Yuandong, who broke through the door, pointed at Ling Yao's nose, as if he had completely forgotten that his cultivation was just a scum in front of Ling Yao.

Ling Yao looked at Ling Yuandong's red eyes.Most of the people who came in behind Ling Yuandong had red eyes, impulsive and manic as if they had been bewitched.

"Later... you'll know. There's no rush.

"Now...it's time for me to make a choice. Although I don't have much choice.

"But at least, I will never surrender before total failure."

A trace of fear suddenly emerged in Ling Linhan's heart, a kind of unreasonable and secret fear.He felt that he probably really overlooked something, and was losing something.

But that feeling only flashed for a moment, as if it was just an illusion that he was shocked by Ling Yao's indifference.

Ling Yao turned around, facing the intruding crowd.His hair was disheveled, his clothes were disheveled, and his brows and eyes were full of fatigue.But he stood there, his back was still upright like a green pine, like a sword spine, not only did not retreat at all, but also showed his sharpness.

"You ask me why I attacked Ling Linhan? The answer you want to get is that I want to kill him and eliminate my greatest enemy.

"You ask me what happened to Ling Feiyu? The answer you want is that I did kill him because he took advantage of me.

"You ask me why I refuse to show up? The answer you want is that I have ghosts in my heart, and I absconded in fear of crime.

"You ask me why I came back again? The answer you want is that I have a thick skin, and after I figured it out, I plan to plan with the patriarch to eradicate you Hengnan.

"You don't care about my answer. It's best if I say what you want. If it's not the same, then just label me a liar. Because what you want is neither the truth nor justice-but after you beat me The power that can be obtained. It’s just that you still know how to cover yourself with a fig leaf, so that your actions appear to be justified.

"In that case...how can I explain it?

"My uncle, the head of the Ling family, Ling Weiran, just passed away just now."

A murmur immediately erupted in the crowd.

Good words, bad words, gossip...but that doesn't matter.Ling Yao didn't intend to listen to a word.

At the last moment of accompanying Ling Weiran's death, he had already read all the plots of this dungeon.Now he knows what the demon wants to get, and also knows how the demon wants to get it.

"The only one who can hinder you now is me. And I could have let go.

"Even if you give up the position of the Patriarch of the Ling Family to Heng Nan? Do I think about this position? Ling Linhan and I don't have any life-and-death enmity, why should I hinder him to make things difficult for me?

"But now, I've changed my mind."

That demon wants to force himself and Ling Linhan to fight with real swords?Do you want to mobilize other children of the Ling family to riot, so that Ling Linhan can legitimately inherit the position of Patriarch, so that he can enter the forbidden area of ​​the Ling family?

Well, then it worked.At least half of it has been done.Ling Yao is really holding back his breath now, and he has to fight Ling Linhan before he can stop; the Hengnan people are also holding back their breath, and they won't give up until they see Ling Yao die.

But ah...

"You people, what's the use of just playing tricks? No matter how ugly and vicious you belittle me, what can you do to me?

"You can only pin your hopes on a talkative and bullying brat, hoping that he can defeat me, and then try to cheat power from him to satisfy your wishes."

"So, okay, come on! Come and try it out? Try it out, see if he can really defeat me; try it out, see if you really have a chance to get the power and status you dream of."

Ling Yao pulled out the Yingying sword from the mustard bag, swung it heavily, and slashed diagonally on the ground.Immediately, a deep, lightning-like sword mark was left on the ground.

"Come on, I will fight!"

Let's try it out and see if the remaining half can do what its demon wants!