Published: March 8, 2025
Seeing that Fengyue and the others were still staring at him, Zhuge Cangtian said anxiously, “Based on the friendship between our Zhuge family and the two seniors, and considering how the two seniors have taken care of my Zhuge family, how could we do something so ungrateful? As for me personally taking action, that is absolutely impossible!”
He straightened his face and said, “The two seniors should understand the kind of person I, Zhuge Cangtian, am! If it were anything else, there might still be a possibility, but regarding this matter… I ask the two seniors to discern it clearly!”
Yue Lingxue slowly shifted her gaze away from him and said lightly, “If it weren’t you, then it would be fine; I would investigate separately. But there’s one thing that must be said upfront: if I find out that it was done by your Zhuge family, then, hehe…”
“If that’s the case, I, as a junior, willingly accept any punishment from the seniors!” Zhuge Cangtian said firmly.
“No, I won’t punish you.” Yue Lingxue smiled softly, revealing a hint of sadness in her eyes. “In our lifetime, my husband and I only took in one disciple until last year… Hehe, truly cherished like a treasure! If it were confirmed that it was indeed your doing, then the Zhuge family will absolutely not have a single dog or chicken left alive!”
Feng Yuru said lightly, “If you deny it today, then when the time comes, don’t blame us for not being sentimental.”
Zhuge Cangtian's face suddenly turned red, and cold sweat nearly broke out on his forehead. Stammering, he said resolutely, “If the two seniors truly find out that this matter originated from the Zhuge family, then…” He gritted his teeth, “Whatever needs to be done, just do it! We will not have any complaints!”
Yue Lingxue snorted and said, “Even if you have complaints when that time comes… would it be of any use?!”
Zhuge Cangtian took a deep breath, wanting to say something but ultimately held back.
“You may leave!” Yue Lingxue said indifferently, “My temper has been quite bad these past few days. Due to my injuries, I don’t want to get too angry, nor do I wish to make a move; however, let your Zhuge family behave during this time! Do not provoke my temper!”
He rolled his eyes and said coldly, “As for the battle at Xingyun Mountain, I will settle accounts with each of your Eight Great Families one by one! If your Zhuge family wishes to avoid this, then provide me with an explanation within seven days!”
“Failing that! Seven days later, we will leave Heaven's Secret City and annihilate the Zhuge family before we depart!”
After saying this, Yue Lingxue leaned back, closed her eyes, and shouted, “Leave!”
Feng Yuru said softly, “Don’t get angry, you’re still injured… Anger is harmful to the body and not conducive to your recovery.”
Yue Lingxue snorted softly.
“Since that’s the case, I’ll take my leave.” Zhuge Cangtian said awkwardly, “I will return to the family and definitely discuss this matter to give the seniors an explanation.”
Yue Lingxue remained silent, her eyes closed.
Zhuge Cangtian hesitated for a moment and said, “However… I’ve heard that my family has another great-grandson… lost somewhere here…”
Feng Yuru scoffed, “Even my disciple has gone missing; what does your great-grandson count for?! If you don’t leave now, I might just have to teach you a lesson!”
With suppressed anger, Zhuge Cangtian forced a laugh and said, “If that’s the case, I’ll take my leave. I will come to visit the two seniors another day.”
He bowed, took two steps back, and suddenly vanished without a trace.
Yue Lingxue's expression was grim, and she said nothing.
Once she was sure Zhuge Cangtian had gone far away, she suddenly shook violently, her face turning pale. Tilting her head back, she swallowed a mouthful of blood that was about to spew out.
“It should be fine now,” Feng Yuru said hoarsely, her heart aching.
Just now, Zhuge Cangtian came to visit, and although it seemed he didn’t make a move, both Feng Yuru and Yue Lingxue had to muster all their energy to cope. Even the slightest anomaly could have led Zhuge Cangtian to discover that they were already at the end of their strength!