Zhao Deng searched for a few days, but he did not find any clues about Duan Lingtian's whereabouts at all.
In the end, he could only return helplessly.
'I hope father won't come back so soon. Otherwise, I don't know how to tell him about this! He dotes on Ji 'er to the point of spoiling him. If he finds out Ji' er is dead, he won't be able to accept it! '
Zhao Deng prayed inwardly as he made his way back.
However, this was only his wishful thinking. When he returned, he discovered his father was already back.
"I heard Ji 'er is back? Where is he? "
This was the first thing Zhao Jin said when he saw Zhao Deng.
Plop!
Upon hearing Zhao Jin's words, Zhao Deng kneeled in front of Zhao Jin with a distressed expression on his face. He lowered his head and said, "Father, Ji 'er … Ji' er is dead!"
Boom!
Zhao Deng's words were like a bolt from the blue when they entered Zhao Jin's ears. His eyes widened as horror dawned on him.
Then, he looked at Zhao Deng and asked sternly, "What happened? I've only left not long ago. How did this happen? "
"Father, it's like this …"
Following that, Zhao Deng began to tell Zhao Jin everything that had happened.
He told Zhao Jin about how he had obtained the Ancient Devil Beast's Inheritance and how his cultivation base had entered the Early Divine Saint Stage.
When Zhao Jin found out his grandson had entered the Early Divine Saint Stage before the age of forty, he should have been overjoyed.
However, before he could rejoice, he found out his grandson who had such a great fortuitous encounter was dead. His soul was destroyed by a Divine Consciousness attack.
At some point, Zhao Deng took out Zhao Ji's body.
"Ji 'er …"
Tears streamed down Zhao Jin's face as he looked at Zhao Ji's body. He gently caressed Zhao Ji's face before his gaze turned cold. "So, even if Ji 'er wasn't killed by Ling Tian, he was indirectly killed by him?"
"Yes!"
Zhao Deng nodded and said angrily, "If it wasn't for Ling Tian leaving the Mystical Sky Mansion, Ji 'er wouldn't have chased after him. If Ji' er didn't chase after him, he wouldn't have died! For this reason, Ling Tian is an indirect accomplice in Ji 'er's death! "
"Is there a possibility … that the Gu Clan fellow also found an expert skilled in divine sense attacks to protect Ling Tian as he left? That person used a divine sense attack to kill Ji 'er."
Zhao Jin guessed with a sullen face.
"That's possible!"
If not for Zhao Jin's reminder, Zhao Deng wouldn't have thought of this.
"Go! Follow me to find Gu Li! "
After Zhao Jin finished speaking, he brought Zhao Ji along to look for Gu Li.
Gu Li made use of Gu Ci Yun's connections to find a group of powerhouses to restrict the powerhouses at the Divine Saint Stage and above from the Zhao Clan.
This was done to protect his friend. Zhao Jin couldn't do anything to him because of this, because the Zhao Clan was in the wrong.
However, if the person Gu Li hired to protect Ling Tian killed his grandson …
Then, it would be a completely different matter!
However, when they looked for Gu Li, Gu Li denied it. "I only found someone to restrict the powerhouses at the Divine Saint Stage and above from the Zhao Clan. I didn't find a powerhouse skilled in divine sense attacks to protect Junior Brother Ling Tian … When Junior Brother Ling Tian left, he was alone!
If you don't believe me, I can swear on the lightning penalty oath! "
After Gu Li swore on the lightning penalty oath, Zhao Jin and Zhao Deng finally realized they had guessed wrongly.
Gu Li did not find anyone to protect Ling Tian.
Then, who was the person who killed their grandson and son?
After Zhao Jin and Zhao Deng left, Gu Ci Yun could not help but sigh. "I can't believe Zhao Ji actually died outside … However, what's a Refined Saint Stage Martial Cultivator like him doing? Is he going to hunt Little Tian down? "
"Hurmph! With his strength, he's just seeking death if he chased after Junior Brother Ling Tian! "
Gu Li snorted coldly and said disdainfully, "In my opinion, Gu Li must have died in the hands of Junior Brother Ling Tian!"
"I don't think it's Little Tian … Earlier, they also said Gu Li was killed by a powerhouse skilled in Divine Sense attacks. There were no external injuries on his body at all. As far as I know, Little Tian isn't skilled in Divine Sense attacks! "
Gu Ci Yun shook his head. He had a different opinion.
"No matter what, Zhao Ji deserved to die! Now that he's dead, there's one less disaster in the Mystical Sky Mansion! "
Gu Li said nonchalantly. Not only did he not sympathize with Zhao Ji's death, but he even took pleasure in his misfortune.
"Li 'er, it's fine if you say these words here, but if word of this spreads out, I'm afraid Zhao Jin and Zhao Deng won't let this matter rest! To them, Zhao Ji is their lifeblood. Even if Zhao Deng finds another woman to give birth to a son, it'll take at least a few decades for him to become like Zhao Ji. "
Gu Ci Yun understood Zhao Jin and Zhao Deng's feelings very well.
If something had happened to Gu Li, he would definitely have reacted the same way as Zhao Jin and Zhao Deng. In fact, he might have even lost his composure!
"Yes, father."
Gu Li knew Gu Ci Yun was doing this for his own good so he agreed without hesitation.
"Li 'er, where did Little Tian go? Didn't he say he would go to the Upper Province of the Dao Martial Saint Land with you after you've broken through to the Divine Saint Stage? Don't tell me he abandoned you and went to the Upper Province? "
Gu Ci Yun asked curiously.
Currently, Zhao Jin and Zhao Deng were not around. For this reason, Gu Li could tell his father everything he knew.
However, he did not plan to reveal his identity as Duan Lingtian immediately. Instead, he decided to take things one step at a time. "Father, Junior Brother Ling Tian's surname is not Ling."
"Isn't his name Ling Tian? Why is his surname not Ling?
Gu Ci Yun was puzzled.
"Ling Tian is his name. As for his surname … Father, can you guess what his surname is?"
When Gu Li reached the end of his sentence, he purposely asked.
"The world is so big, and there are so many surnames … How would I know what his surname is?"
Gu Ci Yun said snappily, "Alright! Stop keeping me in suspense … Just tell me, what's Little Tian's surname? "
"He has the same surname as the current Mansion Master of Azure Cloud Mansion."
Gu Li smiled.
"The current Mansion Master of Azure Cloud Mansion? Duan Rufeng? Little Tian's surname is Duan? "
Gu Ci Yun was a little surprised. "In that case, his full name is not Ling Tian but Duan Lingtian … Wait, no! Duan Lingtian … Duan Lingtian … I feel like I've heard this name somewhere before. However, I can't recall it at this moment. "
"Devilseal Tablet!"
Gu Li reminded him in a timely manner.
Devilseal Tablet!
Upon hearing Gu Li's reminder, the fog in Gu Ci Yun's mind cleared up, and he was suddenly enlightened. "I remember now … That lucky kid who obtained the Devilseal Tablet that caused a commotion back then was called Duan Ling Tian! I can't believe Little Tian has the same name as Duan Lingtian! "
"Duan Lingtian … This name is rare."
Gu Ci Yun smiled.
The reason he did not associate the Duan Lingtian he was familiar with with with Duan Lingtian was because he was certain Duan Lingtian did not disguise himself. He had also seen the portrait of Duan Lingtian before.
Although both of them were very handsome, they were two completely different people.
"Father, Junior Brother Ling Tian is the Duan Lingtian who obtained the Devilseal Tablet!"
Gu Li was speechless when he saw Gu Ci Yun still had the wrong idea even after his reminder.
"What?!"
Gu Ci Yun was, naturally, taken aback by Gu Li's words. However, he quickly shook his head. "Impossible! I've seen the portrait of Duan Lingtian with my own eyes. He's not the same person as Little Tian. I'm certain Little Tian didn't disguise himself! Unless the portrait of Duan Lingtian was drawn after Little Tian disguised himself. "
Gu Li sighed. He knew his father would not be able to figure it out if he did not explain.
As for what he was going to tell Gu Ci Yun, he had already asked for Duan Lingtian's opinion. If he only told Gu Ci Yun this, Duan Lingtian would not have any objections.
As Gu Li explained, Gu Ci Yun was so shocked that he could not close his mouth for a long time.
Li Feng, the monstrous genius who appeared briefly in the Rising Sky Mansion's district, was not Duan Lingtian's Senior Brother. Instead, he was Duan Lingtian in disguise!
As for Ling Tian, he was also Duan Lingtian in disguise.
Duan Lingtian's real appearance was exactly the same as the portrait that was circulated that year.
Not only had Gu Ci Yun seen it before, but he also had a portrait of Duan Lingtian in his hand.
Swoosh!
Gu Ci Yun opened the portrait and looked at the handsome young man in it. He sighed emotionally. "So this is Little Tian's true appearance! However, Little Tian's luck is really good. He was actually able to obtain the renowned Super Saint Weapon on the Ten Great Saint Weapon Rankings, the Devilseal Tablet … The Devilseal Tablet is a Super Saint Weapon that's capable of restraining devil cultivators! "
"Li 'er!"
Gu Ci Yun's expression suddenly turned solemn as he stared at Gu Li. "You must remember not to tell anyone about Little Tian's true identity. If news of this spreads out, he'll definitely become the target of everyone again! At that time, his enemy won't just be the Zhao Clan, but the entire Dobusei Subterranean and the entire Dao Martial Saint Land! "
Gu Ci Yun knew how tempting the Devilseal Tablet was.
If it was not for the fact that he already regarded Duan Lingtian as one of his own, he would have thought of killing him to snatch the treasure away.
This was because the temptation of the Devilseal Tablet was too great!
"I know."
Gu Li nodded. "I've only told you this after asking Junior Brother Ling Tian's opinion. As for the others, I won't tell them before I get Junior Brother Ling Tian's permission!"
"That's good."
Gu Ci Yun nodded in satisfaction before he continued to ask, "You haven't told me if Little Tian left in a hurry and didn't wait for you. Did he go to the Upper Province first?"
"No."
Gu Li shook his head. "He went to the Azure Cloud Mansion. As for me, I stayed behind to inform you. In a few days, I'll also go to the Azure Cloud Mansion to look for Junior Brother Ling Tian and leave the Lower Province with him to the Upper Province! "
"Azure Cloud Mansion? Why did he go to the Azure Cloud Mansion? "
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