Chapter 220: Woeful Lu Tao
Tang Qingwu’s longsword had already reached Lu Tao’s chest. So terrified he almost pissed his pants, Lu Tao forgot to even react. ’This madwoman actually dares to kill me!’
Just as the tip of the blade was mere centimeters from Lu Tao, two fingers suddenly appeared and pinched Tang Qingwu’s longsword. The blade, moments from piercing Lu Tao’s body, was stopped in its tracks, unable to advance another inch.
"What do you think you’re doing?" The one who stopped Tang Qingwu was, of course, Lin Yun. He couldn’t just stand by and watch Lu Tao be run through with a sword.
Tang Qingwu raged, while Lu Tao was overjoyed. Looking at Lin Yun, Lu Tao said, choked with gratitude, "Brother Lin, thank you so much. I, Lu Tao, will remember this favor for the rest of my life."
At these words, Lin Yun gave a slight, devilish smile. ’He might escape death, but he won’t escape punishment. And if you’re going to put on an act, you have to commit to it.’
He drove a fist right into Lu Tao’s stomach. Lin Yun’s body was already freakishly strong; even without using any Elemental Power, his pure Physical Strength was enough to send Lu Tao rolling on the ground in agony.
"I considered you a friend, and you dared to frame me! I’ll kill you!" Lin Yun roared, putting on a show of anger.
He then turned to Tang Qingwu. "Ninth Princess, this bastard framed me. Besides, killing him would only dirty your hands. Why don’t you leave him to me, Your Highness? I’ll be sure to teach him a proper lesson."
Hearing this, Tang Qingwu mulled it over for a moment before agreeing. Since Lu Tao had framed Lin Yun, it was only right to let Lin Yun be the one to punish him.
’Besides,’ she thought, ’Lu Tao’s status is different now. Even as a member of the Royal Family, if I really killed him, I would completely infuriate Master Wu. The consequences would be severe.’