Long Xiao was only one of Elder Lei's many disciples. Although he was one of his favorite disciples, to Elder Lei who had lived for tens of thousands of years, losing this disciple wouldn't affect him too much.
And the reason he wanted to take revenge for Long Xiao was because of their relationship as master and disciple. But, it was more for his face.
His Hidden Fog Sect's Elder Lei's disciple had been killed and he couldn't take revenge?
If news of this were to spread out, it would be shameful.
And now, the more he understood Duan Lingtian, the more terrified he became. He no longer wanted to be enemies with the Duan Lingtian. Even if it was shameful, he would accept it.
The unknown was always the most terrifying.
"Yes, Honorable Master."
Hearing Elder Lei's words, Shi Tongming's eyes brightened. At the same time, he secretly relaxed.
He was also worried that his Honorable Master would continue to oppose the Duan Lingtian. If that happened, he didn't know when he would be targeted by the Duan Lingtian.
Even his senior-apprentice brother Long Xiao, who was much stronger than him, had died at the hands of the Duan Lingtian. If he were targeted by the Duan Lingtian, he wouldn't have a good ending.
"I will wait here for you to return. Once you return, we will return to the sect."
Elder Lei said.
"Yes."
Shi Tongming respectfully responded once more. Then, he left the restaurant and went straight to the Linghu family.
"I am looking for your Linghu family's Exalted, Duan Lingtian."
"My name is Shi Tongming. I am a disciple of the Hidden Fog Sect's Elder Lei."
"I have no ill intentions."
After being stopped by a patrolling disciple of the Linghu family, Shi Tongming quickly spoke. When he said that he was a disciple of the Hidden Fog Sect, he could see that the patrolling disciple of the Linghu family had an unfriendly look in his eyes.
"Wait here, I will report to Exalted Duan."
When the patrolling disciple of the Linghu family mentioned Exalted Duan, his eyes revealed a look of respect.
Exalted Duan was publicly recognized as the number one genius of the Linghu family's younger generation. In addition to his achievements in alchemy, all the younger disciples of the Linghu family viewed him as an idol.
And this patrolling disciple was one of them.
"Shi Tongming?"
As for Duan Lingtian, who was in the middle of refining a king level divine pill, when he heard the report from the housekeeper, Wang Fu, outside the door, he was stunned for a moment. Then, he directly said, "Uncle Fu, tell that brother to bring him over."
"Yes, young master."
Under Wang Fu's instructions, the patrolling disciple returned to the Linghu family's residence and personally brought Shi Tongming to Duan Lingtian's residence.
At this time, Duan Lingtian had also walked out of the room and saw Shi Tongming in the courtyard.
"We meet again."
Seeing Shi Tongming again, Duan Lingtian felt as if a lifetime had passed.
The last time he saw Shi Tongming was after he killed the disciple of the Hidden Fog Sect's Second Elder, Tu Feng. At that time, Shi Tongming had come on behalf of his Honorable Master, wanting to accept him as a disciple. But, he had been rejected.
However, Shi Tongming was not angry. After receiving his reply, he left.
At that time, Shi Tongming was a core disciple. Although he was polite when facing Duan Lingtian, the invisible arrogance he exuded was clearly visible.
And now …
After Shi Tongming saw him, he bowed and respectfully said, "Foreign Elder Duan."
"Is there something you need from me?"
Duan Lingtian looked at Shi Tongming and bluntly asked.
Shi Tongming nodded. "Foreign Elder Duan, my Honorable Master asked me to come. He is in Linghu City. "
"Elder Lei came to Linghu City?"
Duan Lingtian smiled, not at all surprised. "Why did Elder Lei ask you to look for me? Could it be that he wants you to lure me out so that he can capture me and bring me back to the Hidden Fog Sect? "
Hearing Duan Lingtian's words, Shi Tongming immediately felt a bit embarrassed. "Honorable Master came to Linghu City because he wanted to find a chance to capture you and bring you back to the Hidden Fog Sect.
"He and Elder Feng agreed that they would each take turns coming to Linghu City for a year.
"Recently, he has been in Linghu City.
"But …"
Speaking to here, Shi Tongming paused for a moment before continuing, "Today, after learning that you refined the limit divine pill, Honorable Master thought for a moment and finally came to a decision.
"He asked me to tell you that Long Xiao provoked you first and was killed by you. He deserved it … from now on, he will no longer think of taking revenge for Long Xiao. You and him are even."
Shi Tongming's words left Duan Lingtian a bit surprised. He never thought that after news of him refining the limit divine pill spread out, it would cause the Hidden Fog Sect's Elder Lei to have such thoughts.
"Elder Lei couldn't be deliberately lowering my guard so that he can attack me, right?"
Duan Lingtian looked deeply at Shi Tongming and asked with a smile.
And Shi Tongming's response to Duan Lingtian was to directly swear a heart demon blood oath in front of Duan Lingtian. He said that Elder Lei didn't want to be enemies with Duan Lingtian. At the very least, he couldn't see through Elder Lei's lies.
"Alright."
Duan Lingtian nodded. "Go back and tell Elder Lei … I have no enmity with him to begin with. It was his disciple, Long Xiao, who provoked me first. Now that Long Xiao is dead, it can be considered retribution.
"In the future, as long as Elder Lei doesn't become enemies with me, I won't regard him as an enemy."
And the reason Shi Tongming came here was to hear these words from Duan Lingtian.
After hearing these words, he revealed a smile. He bowed and cupped his hands together, "Then I thank Exalted Duan on behalf of my Honorable Master."
"Exalted Duan, my goal has been achieved. I will take my leave first."
Shi Tongming left the Linghu family and returned to the restaurant to meet up with Elder Lei. Then, Elder Lei brought him out of Linghu City and returned to the Hidden Fog Sect.
After returning to the Hidden Fog Sect, Elder Lei immediately sought out the Hidden Fog Sect's Sect Master, Qian Yin. He told Qian Yin everything he heard in Linghu City as well as his final decision.
"I don't recommend becoming enemies with Duan Lingtian … even if we disregard his background, with his personal ability, his rise is just around the corner.
"In a few more years, he might be able to deal with our Hidden Fog Sect by himself.
"You should know … what it means to be a Divine Alchemist who can refine the limit of divine pills."
Elder Lei said in a low voice.
Qian Yin's expression changed when he heard this. After weighing the pros and cons, he nodded and said, "You're right to be concerned. Since you're willing to let go of Long Xiao's hatred, why can't I let go?"
"From now on, the Hidden Fog Sect will no longer be enemies with Duan Lingtian."
Qian Yin also made his decision.
"There is one more thing."
As Elder Lei spoke, he looked deeply at Qian Yin. "Regarding the Hidden Fog Sect's disciples believing Duan Lingtian to be ungrateful … I hope you can refute these rumors.
"Sometimes, when you plant your own seed, you have to eat the fruit you bear."
Qian Yin couldn't help but bitterly smile at Elder Lei's words. "So you know everything."
"Do you think I don't understand your personality?"
After Elder Lei spoke these words, he turned and prepared to leave.
But as Qian Yin saw Elder Lei step away and leave, he quickly said to him, "As for Elder Feng, please help me pass on a message … he might not listen to me."
"I know."
Elder Lei lightly responded. "I will go find him now."
And when Elder Lei found Elder Feng and told him everything he heard in Linghu City, Elder Feng fell silent.
Then, Elder Lei said that he didn't want to be enemies with Duan Lingtian and that the Hidden Fog Sect also didn't have any plans to be enemies with Duan Lingtian.
"I understand."
Elder Feng nodded. From start to finish, his expression was calm, without any joy or sorrow.
"Old Feng."
Elder Lei sighed. "Look on the bright side … live a few more years and be killed by heavenly tribulation. That is our final destination."
"Do you want to be killed in advance?"
"Although my words are a bit groundless, it isn't completely impossible."
Elder Lei advised.
"I know."
Elder Feng's lips finally curved up in a smile.
Seeing this, Elder Lei felt relieved and left.
However, after Elder Lei left, the smile on Elder Feng's face turned into a cold smile in an instant.
His originally calm eyes suddenly burst out with a cold light. "Long Xiao isn't related to you by blood, so you can naturally forget about it."
"But … Xiong Feng is my grandson!"
"He is also the only bloodline I have left!"
"The enmity of killing my grandson is absolutely irreconcilable."
Elder Feng took a deep breath. After that instant of 'eruption', he restrained his emotions once more. His expression was calm, as if nothing had happened.
"That Duan Lingtian was in Skywind City."
After Elder Feng regained his composure, he left the Hidden Fog Sect like a wild crane and soon arrived at Skywind City.
Skywind City was a small city near the Hidden Fog Sect. The most powerful force here was the Hidden Fog Academy under the Hidden Fog Sect.
And now, Elder Feng had come to Skywind City without going to the Hidden Fog Academy. He didn't even alarm anyone there.
It was as if he was an outsider who had come to Skywind City.
After staying in Heavenly Wind City for a month, he left and returned to the Hidden Fog Sect.
During this month, although he didn't go to the Hidden Mist Academy and didn't alert anyone there, he still secretly inquired about a lot of things.
"Duan Ling Tian has two close friends in the Hidden Fog Academy …" Duan Ling Tian said.
"One is called Ding Yan. He has already left the Hidden Fog Academy."
"The other is called Hou Qingning. He is the Young Sect Master of a God King level sect."
"I'll wait for a while and try to use that Hou Qingning to threaten that Duan Lingtian to leave the Linghu family … when that time comes, I'll find someone to kill that Duan Lingtian."
With a plan in mind, Elder Feng returned to the Hidden Fog Sect and calmed down.
Whether it was the Hidden Fog Sect Master Qian Yin or Elder Lei, they naturally believed that Elder Feng had already let go of his hatred for Duan Lingtian.
And in the following period of time, Qian Yin ordered people to refute the rumors within the Hidden Fog Sect. They said that Duan Lingtian hadn't betrayed the Hidden Fog Sect, and that Duan Lingtian had killed Shangguan Xiongfeng and Long Xiao because they had tried to kill him first. He had only killed them in self-defense.
The sect ruled that he wasn't guilty.
In addition, the Hidden Fog Sect also wished him well in the Linghu family!
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