Chapter 343: Ling Jie's Warning
"Really? Who... who exactly killed my brother!" Xiao Lingxi also asked urgently. Although she hadn't experienced what happened back then, she felt Xiao Lie's suffering over these years as if it were her own, and she too had always hoped to find the killer from that time.
Yun Che pondered for a moment, then said, "Grandfather, I know that finding the murderer has been your greatest wish for many years. But the force that killed Uncle Xiao back then is far, far stronger than we ever imagined... You need to be mentally prepared."
Hearing this, Ling Jie's heart tightened. He quickly walked over, dragged Fen Juecheng away, and said, "I'll go feed my Wind Rage Bird. Just call me when we're ready to leave."
After speaking, he dragged Fen Juecheng a good distance away and deliberately suppressed his own hearing.
Xiao Lie's chest heaved heavily. After a moment, his emotions seemed to calm somewhat, and he said, "Go ahead. For over a decade, I've dreamed of knowing who killed my son... No matter who it is..."
Yun Che nodded slightly and said in a low voice, "Grandfather, have you heard of the Four Sacred Grounds?"
"Four Sacred Grounds? What place is that?" Xiao Lingxi asked, utterly bewildered.
Xiao Lie was momentarily stunned, then his expression drastically changed. He had indeed heard of the Four Sacred Grounds—the names of those four sacred grounds had been told to him by his son Xiao Ying. He knew they were the four most enormous powers on the entire Tian Xuan Continent, transcendent existences that overlooked all of Tian Xuan like judges. Their might far surpassed that of the Four Great Sects, a pinnacle myth that ordinary people could barely even hear about, let alone ever touch in a lifetime. His voice trembling, he exclaimed, "Could it be... could the one who killed my son be... be..."
"I don't know which specific person struck the fatal blow against Uncle Xiao. All I know is that he came from one of the Four Sacred Grounds—the Tian Wei Sword Domain!" Yun Che said heavily.
Xiao Lie's entire body went rigid, his eyes and hands trembling violently in boundless shock and agitation. Meanwhile, Xiao Lingxi murmured the name "Tian Wei Sword Domain," still completely lost. Having never heard of the "Four Sacred Grounds," she had no idea how terrifying a concept the words "Tian Wei Sword Domain" truly were. Even the master of the mighty Tian Jian Villa, if he were to enter the Tian Wei Sword Domain, would barely count as average.
Once, Xiao Lie had thought of revenge countless times. He had secretly sworn that no matter who the murderer was, on the day he found him, he would make him pay blood for blood with his own hands. But the name "Tian Wei Sword Domain" was like a mountain so high... His words trailed off.
Xiao Lingxi gave a faint, gentle smile. She glanced at Fen Juecheng, who was sprawled not far away on the ground, and suddenly thought of something. She said, "Xiao Che, if you really can destroy Fen Tian Gate, then... could you spare one person there?"
Yun Che was momentarily taken aback, then said, "The person Little Aunt is referring to is?"
"I remember his name is... ah, right—Fen Juechen!"
"Fen Juechen?" Yun Che's brows sank heavily, and he asked in surprise, "Why spare him? He was the one who kidnapped the two of you from Liu Yun City to Fen Tian Gate!"
"But he was just following that person's orders..." Xiao Lingxi pointed at Fen Juecheng. "And after we arrived at Fen Tian Gate, this despicable man wanted to... wanted to... Fen Juechen stopped him. Otherwise, I might have already... Also, after you came, this man wanted to use me to threaten you, and Fen Juechen stopped him again, getting seriously injured in the process."
Xiao Lingxi's words made cold sweat break out all over Yun Che's body. He abruptly turned his gaze to Fen Juecheng, murderous intent surging wildly in his heart. It took every ounce of his willpower to forcefully suppress that killing intent. He slowly nodded. "I understand. I will spare him."
"Hoo..." Xiao Lingxi patted her chest and let out a light sigh of relief. "He might look terrifying, but his heart isn't bad at all... That Fen Juecheng guy is the truly rotten one!"
Fen Juecheng, collapsed on the ground, let out a painful groan, as if wanting to explain or beg for mercy, but in the end, he could only slump helplessly.
The Wind Rage Bird slowly ascended. Ling Jie stood on the ground but hesitated to leap up. After a moment of indecision, he suddenly said to Yun Che, "Boss, are you really going to completely destroy Fen Tian Gate this time?"
"Yes!" Yun Che nodded without the slightest hesitation. "Just as I said before, I must make everyone clearly understand the consequences of harming my loved ones... There is absolutely no room for mercy."
Ling Jie's lips twitched, and he quietly sighed. "There's one thing I... or rather, I should probably tell you. My grandfather once had a connection with Fen Yijue, the supreme elder of Fen Tian Gate. Although I haven't seen my grandfather many times in my life, I've heard from my father that my grandfather values loyalty and friendship above all else. I'm worried... I'm worried that if Fen Tian Gate really reaches that point, my grandfather might step in."
Yun Che: "..."
"My grandfather was already at the King Xuan mid-stage ten years ago. He is recognized as the number one person on the entire Cang Feng Empire. The supreme elder of Fen Tian Gate, Fen Yijue, is incredibly powerful, but even three of him couldn't beat my grandfather. If my grandfather really does get involved, I'm afraid... I'm afraid..." Here, Ling Jie shook his head violently again and grinned. "Uh, it's only a slight possibility, maybe I'm overthinking it. Besides, my grandfather said long ago that he'd no longer meddle in worldly affairs... Anyway, Boss, you must be careful."
"Mm, I understand. Thank you for telling me this." Yun Che nodded.
With a low whistle, Ling Jie leaped onto the Wind Rage Bird's back. The bird spread its wings and soared into the sky, disappearing into the distance. Watching the retreating green shadow grow smaller and smaller, Yun Che furrowed his brows and sank into deep thought.
Ling Jie's grandfather... Yun Che had occasionally heard Cang Yue mention him before...
Sword Saint Ling Tianni! The present number one of the Cang Feng Empire!
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