Published: February 24, 2025
Chapter 44: Luring the Tiger Away from Its Mountain
“No, no!”
After regaining his senses, Liu Rulong burst into tears, crying out in anguish!
For ten whole years in the sect, he had missed his hometown and family every moment. Upon learning that only by advancing to an inner disciple could he return home to visit, he worked harder than anyone else to cultivate, all for the chance to see his parents again soon!
But now, his home was gone, and his loved ones were dead! In an instant, he became despondent, his gaze vacant, as if all the strength in his body had been drained. He slumped helplessly to the ground, tears streaming down his face!
“Long'er, what’s wrong with you? Don’t scare your auntie!” Xu Yuejiao cried out in distress, “Long'er, even though you no longer have a family, you still have your aunt! You need to pull yourself together and seek revenge for your parents!”
The word "revenge" struck Liu Rulong's heart like a rusty, dull sword, piercing through his numbness!
His heart was replaced by endless hatred!
“Yes, revenge... I want revenge!” Liu Rulong jumped up suddenly, his tear-filled eyes radiating a bloodthirsty gleam, “Aunt, quickly tell me, how did my father, mother, and sister die? Who is the murderer?”
“Long'er, remember that the one who destroyed your Liu family is Tan Yun of the Tan family in Wangyue Town!” Xu Yuejiao said, struggling to contain her anger, “Long'er, I heard that this scoundrel has already joined your Huangfu Sacred Sect!”
Liu Rulong clenched his teeth until his gums bled, his fists tight, nails digging into his palms as he roared internally: “Tan Yun, I Liu Rulong swear that if I do not kill you, I will not be human!”
After sending off his aunt, Liu Rulong immediately returned to the sect. He learned from the vice elder responsible for making identity tokens for this year's new disciples that indeed, a disciple named Tan Yun had joined the sect twenty-five days ago.
Moreover, the vice elder confirmed that among the million outer disciples, there was only one named Tan Yun, and there were no duplicates!
At this point, Liu Rulong was certain that the one who saved his righteous sister was the same Tan Yun with whom he had a deep blood feud!
Liu Rulong was not just the third-ranked powerhouse on the Hidden Dragon Rankings; he was also the senior brother among the three thousand outer disciples of the law enforcement.
He set off alone to Tan Yun’s Pavilion No. 2017, but after searching fruitlessly, he ordered the law enforcement disciples to find Tan Yun’s whereabouts. By nightfall, he finally learned that Tan Yun was with Mu Mengyi!
“Tan Yun, tonight is your death day!” Inside the room, Liu Rulong changed into a black night outfit, waiting for the arrival of midnight!
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On a dark, windy night, less than half an hour before midnight, on the pinnacle of a pavilion a hundred feet away from Mu Mengyi Pavilion, nine black-clad figures crouched, along with a boy with a sinister gaze. The boy was none other than Murong Kun!
Murong Kun glanced at the nine men and said in a voice as soft as a mosquito’s buzz, “The arrangements have been made. Soon, someone will lure Mu Mengyi away; the rest depends on you!”
“You are all my trusted subordinates and have all reached the great perfection of spirit embryo realm. Without Mu Mengyi, killing Tan Yun will be as easy as pie. Don’t let me down!”
The nine men’s eyes flashed with fierce light as they replied in unison, “Senior Brother Murong, please rest assured. Tonight, Tan Yun will undoubtedly die!”
“Hmm, after the deed is done, there will be rich rewards.” After finishing his words, Murong Kun’s expression turned cold, “In case killing Tan Yun is exposed, do you know what to do?”
“Senior Brother Murong, don’t worry; this matter will not implicate you. If the Elder Law Enforcement wants to use a soul-searching beast to probe our memories, we will ensure the beast kills itself before it can search our memories!”