In the reception hall, Master Xue and Ling Yunfei were chatting happily.
At this moment, two green-clothed guards suddenly rushed into the main hall and reported in an urgent tone, cupping their hands in obeisance.
"Reporting to Elder Xue, something bad has happened! Ji Tianxing killed the Gu Clan's Third Young Master Gu Hao in front of everyone! "
"Reporting to Elder Xue, this matter just happened outside the Medicine Hall. Gu Hao was killed by Ji Tianxing with a single palm strike!
Suddenly hearing this news, Master Xue and Ling Yunfei's laughter stopped abruptly and their faces changed.
Master Xue frowned and shouted with a sharp gaze, "What? Ji Tianxing dared to kill Gu Hao in front of everyone outside the Medicine Hall? "
"This bastard, could it be that he was rejected by this old man and killed him on the street out of shame?"
Master Xue's face was gloomy and his expression kept changing. He was weighing the consequences and troubles this matter could bring.
Ling Yunfei also frowned and muttered with a face full of shock, "Ji Tianxing actually killed Gu Hao?"
"How is this possible? He clearly became a trash at the third level of the Body Refinement Realm, how could he beat Gu Hao who is at the fifth level of the Body Refinement Realm? How could he kill him with one palm? "
Ling Yunfei's eyes became cold and she thought to herself, "No, I have to quickly discuss with the Young Prince and think of a way to get rid of Ji Tianxing. If I'm late, there might be more variables!"
Thus, Ling Yunfei and Master Xue exchanged some pleasantries and found an excuse to leave.
After she left, Master Xue ordered the two guards in green, "You two, go and take care of Gu Hao's body. Also, send someone to the Gu Clan to inform them."
"Every injustice has its perpetrator and every debt has its debtor. This matter has nothing to do with the Medicine Hall. The Gu Clan will naturally find the Ji Clan for an explanation."
The two guards in green accepted the order and turned to leave the hall.
… …
Ji Tianxing's carriage returned to the Ji Mansion.
He and Huan 'er just got off the carriage when a young servant came to inform him that the Master was waiting for him in the study.
"Father got the news that I killed Gu Hao so quickly?"
Ji Tianxing raised his eyebrows and muttered in a low voice, "That's not right. Father must be looking for me for something else."
Thus, he let Huan 'er return to her room alone and went to the study in the main courtyard.
Before Ji Tianxing entered the study room, he heard a violent coughing sound.
He hurriedly stepped into the study and saw that only his father, Ji Changkong, was there.
Ji Changkong sat on a rattan chair behind the desk. His face was yellow and his spirit was extremely haggard. There were a few strands of white hair in his black hair, which was particularly conspicuous.
He covered his mouth with his handkerchief and tried to suppress the sound of his cough. His breathing also became much heavier.
Ji Tianxing glanced at his father's handkerchief and saw that the white handkerchief was stained with blood.
At this moment, Ji Changkong saw him enter the study. He calmly put away the handkerchief and hid it in his sleeve.
Ji Changkong forced a smile and asked in a hoarse voice, "Tianxing, you're here. Is your body … better?"
Seeing his father's appearance, Ji Tianxing felt a little sad and said with a face full of worry, "Father, my body is fine now. You don't have to worry."
"But your body … Have you seen a doctor?"
Ji Changkong waved his hand and said, "Tianxing, don't worry about me. It's just an old injury that has recurred. The doctor has seen it and it's fine."
Ji Tianxing was silent, but his fists in his sleeves were secretly clenched. His heart was heavy.
He knew very well that his father's internal organs had been injured ever since his battle with the Sword Sect Master ten years ago.
After a divine doctor had seen him, they all said that there was no cure for this injury and could only be carefully nursed every day.
Moreover, Ji Changkong could no longer use his True Essence. Otherwise, his lifespan would be reduced and he might not live past 50 years old.
In the past few years, Ji Changkong's internal injuries had recurred several times. Every time, he was tormented to the point where he wished he was dead and aged a few years overnight.
At this time, Ji Changkong opened his mouth and interrupted Ji Tianxing's thoughts. With a serious expression, he said, "Tianxing, you were unconscious before so I didn't have the chance to ask you."
"Later, I sent people to investigate. Before your accident, you went to Heaven Pavilion Mountain alone with Ling Yunfei. That night, you were unconscious and sent back to the residence by her. "
"I always felt that there was something fishy about this matter. What happened between you and Ling Yunfei? Why did your cultivation dissipate overnight and drop to the 3rd level of the Body Refinement Realm?"
"Tell me, is this Ling Yunfei's scheme? Did the Ling Family cause you to become like this? "
As he spoke, Ji Changkong's face was as cold as ice. His eyes were filled with hatred and killing intent.
Obviously, he had already seen through the strangeness and suspected that Ji Tianxing's crippling had something to do with the Ling Family.
As the head of the Ji Family, one of the Four Great Families, how could his thoughts and methods be compared to an ordinary person?
Even if Ling Yunfei had a glib tongue and made up a lot of excuses to get rid of this matter, she couldn't escape his suspicion.
After all, the Ji Family was a family that had been passed down for nearly a hundred years and was one of the Four Great Pillars of the Qingyun Kingdom.
The Ji Family's business was to forge weapons and they controlled nearly half of the forging workshops in the Qingyun Kingdom.
Most of the millions of soldiers in the Qingyun Kingdom used weapons forged by the Ji Family.
The divine weapons used by countless swordsmen and sword masters in the country were also made by the Ji Family.
The Ji Family's wealth and power were enough to make the Royal Family wary.
Ji Changkong controlled the huge Ji Family and was able to defend their hundred years of foundation without declining. How could he be a mediocre person?
Ji Tianxing had long expected that his father would suspect the Ling Family. It was just that he hadn't found any evidence yet.
Once his father got his hands on the evidence, he would definitely use all of the Ji Family's wealth and power to take revenge on the Ling Family.
Because he was his father's most beloved son, the most proud genius of the Ji Family.
Ever since he was born, his mother had passed away. His father felt guilty in his heart, so he especially doted on him and devoted his life to nurturing and teaching him.
Many times, Ji Tianxing felt that even if he killed the Crown Prince or the Emperor one day, his father would not hesitate to rebel and go to war with the Qingyun Kingdom for him!
Now that his dantian was destroyed and he had become a cripple, his father would definitely not let the Ling Family go. Even if it was a life and death struggle, his father would not give up!
But this was exactly what Ji Tianxing didn't want to see.
In the past ten years, the Ji Family that was at the peak of its power had become the target of public criticism. Many forces tried to overthrow the Ji Family and even the Royal Family had some intentions of suppressing the Ji Family.
The Ji Family was also full of contradictions. A few collateral descendants were eyeing the position of the Family Head covetously. Ji Changkong's health was deteriorating and his control over the family was gradually declining.
The Ji Family's situation was getting more and more dangerous.
The Ling Family was an elixir family. Their wealth and power were on par with the Ji Family.
Under the management of Ling Yunfei and her father, the Ling Family secretly colluded with the Royal Family. They also won over many forces and experts, causing the Ling Family's power to grow bigger and bigger.
Ji Tianxing saw all of this and remembered it in his heart.
He could also guess that since Ling Yunfei dared to take off her disguise and attack him, she must be fearless. She might even have a stronger force behind her.
Under such circumstances, if his father went to war with the Ling Family in a rage, the Ji Family would be the one to collapse in the end!
Therefore, Ji Tianxing suppressed his anger and hatred and hid the matter of the God Bead in his heart. He didn't want to tell his father.
He wanted to avenge the Ling Family with his own hands. He didn't want to drag the Ji Family down with him.
The pain and humiliation that Ling Yunfei inflicted on him, he wanted to return it with his own hands!
Now that his father asked him, he hesitated for a moment and said calmly, "Father, I have my own plans for this matter. Please don't ask anymore."
"The most important thing right now is for you to calm down and recuperate. If you fall, the Ji Family will be a pile of loose sand and can only be trampled on. "
"Tianxing, you … sigh!" Ji Changkong was anxious and angry. However, Ji Tianxing didn't want to say anything. He could only swallow the words that were about to come out of his mouth. In the end, he could only sigh.
"Tianxing, you are a young genius. You originally had boundless glory. Now that you have suffered such a blow and calamity, you didn't give up on yourself. You can still remain calm and rational. Father is very gratified."
"Father also believes that there is always a way out. You will definitely rise again!"
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