Within the carriage, it was deathly silent.
Li Fei and Kerr were very sensible and didn't speak.
Li Rou's eyes were slightly red. She could feel her son's resentment from his tone. After a long time, she sighed and said softly, "Alright, Tian 'er, if you're unwilling to go, then we won't go."
"Mom, don't be sad."
Duan Lingtian felt his heart ache when he saw his mother like this. He sat over and held Li Rou's hand. "I know you want me to go and acknowledge my ancestors for Father's sake. But, why did you leave the Duan Clan that year? Could it be that you've forgotten everything? When Father was still alive, everyone respected you. Once Father went missing, those jealous people took the initiative to make things difficult for you! I believe that even if Father was still alive, he wouldn't blame us. "
Li Rou nodded and a trace of a smile appeared on her face. "Tian 'er, you've grown up. Mom can be at ease. Mom doesn't have any other wishes for the rest of her life. I only hope to be able to see you, Fei 'er, and Kerr give birth to children, and I'll be satisfied. "
Duan Lingtian's heart trembled.
A mother's love was as heavy as Mount Tai, causing his heart to feel slightly sour and his eyes to feel bitter.
"Mom, you rest for a while."
Taking a deep breath, Duan Lingtian returned to Li Fei and Kerr's side and sighed.
He would go to the Duan Clan, but not to acknowledge his ancestors …
It was to kill that Duan Lingxing!
In next to no time, the carriage arrived at the foot of the Imperial City.
The enormous carriage pulled by three Ferghana Horses naturally attracted the attention of many people everywhere it passed.
The Imperial City was vast and vast. It stood there like an enormous ferocious beast that was hibernating, and it brought a feeling of oppression to others.
The Imperial City was surrounded by a wide moat, leaving only a stone bridge that led to the entrance of the Imperial City. This was also the only city gate of the Imperial City …
This was the only way in and out of the Imperial City.
As the carriage walked on the stone bridge, one could vaguely see numerous ferocious fish type ferocious beasts leaping up from the moat and revealing their savage fangs.
The density of these ferocious fish beasts made one's scalp numb.
One could imagine that even if a Nascent Soul realm martial artist fell into it, they would most likely die.
As the only gate of the Imperial City, it was extremely large. It was made of steel and was dozens of meters tall. On both sides of the gate, there were mighty soldiers in armor. They held sharp spears in their hands and stood there in two lines, as motionless as mountains.
Wherever Duan Lingtian's carriage passed, the crowd would make way. Even the soldiers on both sides of the city gate did not dare to approach.
A carriage pulled by three Ferghana horses was a rare sight even in the Imperial City.
Those who could sit in such a carriage were either rich or noble.
After entering the Imperial City, Duan Lingtian, Li Fei, and Kerr looked out the window and carefully observed everything in the Imperial City.
On both sides of the wide road, there were many shops and restaurants. It was very lively.
Li Fei faintly sighed, "Compared to the imperial city, Aurora City can only be considered as a small rural town."
Duan Lingtian deeply agreed.
Aurora City could not be compared to the Imperial City at all.
"Master, the Crimson Sky Kingdom's Imperial City is divided into an inner city and an outer city … We are currently only in the outer city."
At this moment, Xiong Quan's voice sounded.
"Outer city?"
Duan Lingtian was surprised. Such a bustling place was only in the outer city of the Imperial City?
"Master, look, the inner city is in front."
After the carriage traveled for another half an hour, Xiong Quan's voice sounded out again.
At this moment, Duan Lingtian looked over and noticed that at the end of the road, there was a city within a city …
This inner city did not look much different from the outer city.
If there was a difference, it would be that the area it occupied was smaller than the outer city.
No matter if it was the moat, the city walls that surrounded the city like a water bucket, or the only stone bridge, they were all no different from the outer city.
Presently, the inner city's gate was tightly shut and there was not a single person on the stone bridge.
"The inner city is actually not open."
Duan Lingtian's brows raised.
"There should be a time limit."
Xiong Quan said.
"Xiong Quan, you seem to know the Imperial City very well. Have you been here before?"
Duan Lingtian asked, puzzled. From Xiong Quan's introduction earlier, he noticed that Xiong Quan seemed to be very familiar with the Crimson Sky Kingdom's Imperial City.
"I've been here once before."
Xiong Quan sighed as he reminisced.
At that time, he took the identity of the Boundless Sect's Guardian and brought the Boundless Sect's disciples out to handle some matters, and they just happened to pass by here.
Now that he thought back, he sighed endlessly …
"Let's find an inn in the outer city to stay first."
Duan Lingtian instructed.
"Yes."
Xiong Quan replied respectfully and found a slightly luxurious inn to stay in.
The innkeeper of the inn personally came out to welcome them. The carriage driven by three Ferghana Horses caused him to tremble with fear, as he was deeply afraid of offending the esteemed guests.
"Mother, let's go out to eat."
Duan Lingtian arrived outside Li Rou's room and said softly.
"Mother isn't hungry and wants to rest for a while. You guys go ahead … Hmm, remember to bring Xiong Quan along. The experts in the Imperial City are as numerous as the clouds, so you must not take the initiative to cause trouble."
Li Rou's voice sounded out, and she didn't forget to warn Duan Lingtian.
Duan Lingtian replied and left the inn with Li Fei and Kerr.
Xiong Quan followed closely behind.
Duan Lingtian found a nearby restaurant that looked pretty good and walked in with large strides.
This restaurant was a pavilion that was divided into three floors. The surroundings of the first floor were filled with flowers and plants, and it was extremely pleasant.
It was currently mealtime, and the lobby of the first floor was already full, bustling with activity, and extremely lively.
Duan Lingtian followed the stairs and walked up to the second floor with large strides.
Compared to the clamor of the first floor, the second floor was much quieter. Although there were many people talking, they intentionally lowered their voices and were extremely mindful of their image.
"Guest, this way please."
Before long, a waitress greeted Duan Lingtian's group and brought them to a table near the street.
"Give me a portion of each of your signature dishes and a jug of good wine."
Duan Lingtian instructed.
"Yes."
The waitress nodded respectfully before turning and leaving.
Before long, fine wine and delicacies were placed on the table …
"This restaurant is rather special."
Li Fei lightly smiled. Sitting on the second floor, they were practically unable to hear the sounds of the lobby on the first floor. Everything seemed to be so quiet and peaceful.
Although they could hear the conversations of some of the patrons on the second floor, they were all suppressed to an extremely low level. If they didn't intentionally listen, they would be completely ignored …
A small portion of the patrons in the surroundings were discussing private matters, but most of them were discussing Paladin Academy.
"I wonder if Paladin Academy will receive a genius student like Xu Qing this year."
"What kind of joke is this? That Xu Qing is a rare genius martial artist. In the history of our Crimson Sky Kingdom's Paladin Academy, there was only one person from 20 plus years ago that was able to compare with him."
"Who?"
"Naturally, it's the Duan Rufeng Clan's Duan Rufeng!"
"Who's Duan Rufeng?"
"You actually don't even know who Duan Rufeng is? He's a peerless genius of our Crimson Sky Kingdom 20 years ago, and he's also a direct descendant of the Duan Clan. "
"I've actually never heard anyone mention him."
"Of course, because he went missing 15 years ago …. If he didn't go missing, then the number one expert of our Crimson Sky Kingdom might not necessarily be that person from the Imperial Family."
"Shh! Be quiet, are you courting death? Is that person from the Imperial Family someone you can talk about? "
...
Duan Lingtian's eyes narrowed when he heard the discussion of the people at the nearby table.
Duan Rufeng was precisely his father in this lifetime!
"I never imagined that there would still be people who remember that deadbeat father of mine."
Duan Lingtian thought in his heart, and he was slightly surprised.
"Humph! Duan Rufeng is only a short-lived ghost! "
Right at this moment, a cold and indifferent voice sounded out from the stairs.
A red clothed young woman around the age of 19 walked up to the second floor, and behind her was an old woman.
The old woman leaned on a walking stick, but her eyes were dazzling like an array of stars. Obviously, her cultivation wasn't low.
"Little girl, you're too presumptuous! If that Duan Rufeng was here, would you dare say such words? "
The expression of the middle aged man who'd been praising Duan Rufeng earlier sank slightly.
"Slap her!"
The red clothed young woman's voice was icy cold, and it was unknown who she was talking to.
Instantly, the old woman behind her moved, and she seemed to have transformed into a gust of wind that flashed directly towards the middle aged man!
Above the old woman, a few tens of ancient mammoth silhouettes condensed into form, then vanished in a flash.
Slap!
A clear sound echoed out as the old woman returned behind the red clothed young woman, whereas, half of the middle aged man's face was swollen, and his expression was extremely unsightly, yet he dared to be angry but didn't dare say anything.
The old woman's strength was far above his.
For a moment, the second floor was deathly silent.
"So overbearing!"
Duan Lingtian's eyes slightly narrowed as a cold light flickered within them …
Although he didn't have any feelings towards that deadbeat father of his, he was still his father after all. Now that he was being insulted, a ball of flames couldn't help but arise within his heart.
"Truly laughable! A short-lived ghost is worthy of such praise from all of you. "
The red clothed young woman's icy cold gaze descended onto the other people that participated in the discussion earlier, causing them to hurriedly lower their heads and not dare say another word.
"Hmph! These days, people aren't even allowed to speak the truth … If that Duan Rufeng was still here, would you dare to insult him? "
Li Fei obviously couldn't bear to see the red clothed young woman's actions, and she grunted coldly.
The red clothed young woman's gaze descended onto Li Fei's face, and she mocked. "An ugly freak with a veil on her face is worthy of speaking to this Young Miss? I'll give you a chance, slap yourself 30 times … Otherwise, bear the consequences! "
"Ugly freak?"
Li Fei was dazed, then sneered. "You really think highly of yourself. Even if you were to deliver yourself to a beggar on the side of the road, a beggar might not dare to marry you, right?"
Duan Lingtian couldn't help but laugh.
This girl's mouth is unforgiving …
"You're courting death!"
A trace of a cold light flashed within the red clothed young woman's eyes. Her hand trembled, and a strong wind swept out. A black whip that was like a venomous snake brought out a string of whip images that were suffused with Origin Energy as it flashed straight towards Li Fei. Her attack was incomparably ruthless.
Above her, six ancient mammoth silhouettes condensed into form …
Fourth level of the Core Formation Stage!
Just when most people thought that Li Fei would suffer a loss, Duan Lingtian moved.
Whoosh!
Just when Li Fei's gaze went slightly cold and she intended to make a move, Duan Lingtian embraced her and dodged the red clothed young woman's attack.
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