When they saw Li Qing being so stubborn, the crowd began to denounce him again.
"Li Qing has really gone mad!"
"The Patriarch obviously wants to suppress this matter, yet he's still blabbering on and on. Who should we punish if not him?"
"If the Grand Elder knew that his grandson treated him like this after his death, I wonder how he would feel …"
"Exactly, even if the Grand Elder really wanted to kill Duan Lingtian, it was for him. With such a grandson, the Grand Elder probably wouldn't be able to rest in peace even in the afterlife."
"Pfft! To think that I let my son worship him as an idol in the past. I was really blind. "
"You should let your son worship Duan Lingtian as an idol. He's the number one person in this year's Hidden Dragon Ranking. Moreover, he's only 16 years old. The next two years' number one in the Hidden Dragon Ranking will surely be him. "
…
At the same time that they were denouncing, they didn't forget to compare Duan Lingtian and Li Qing.
It was fine if they didn't compare.
When they made the comparison, Li Qing was even more 'trampled' to the point that he was covered in cuts and bruises.
"I didn't expect that you'd be so popular now."
Li Fei looked at Duan Lingtian.
"So, it's your fortune to be able to be my wife."
Duan Lingtian laughed slyly.
"Bah!"
Li Fei noticed that Kerr was looking at her with a smile, and she instantly blushed.
"Young Master, then should I call Big Sister Feifei Young Madam in the future?"
Kerr smiled lightly.
"Kerr, you've been led astray by him."
Li Fei's originally rosy cheeks seemed as if blood would drip out at any moment.
Duan Lingtian couldn't help but laugh.
Suddenly.
His brows twitched.
"Duan Lingtian, I'll come to your house to look for you in an hour."
This was the Li Clan's Patriarch Li Ao's sound condensed technique, and only Duan Lingtian could hear it.
Duan Lingtian glanced at Li Ao and lightly nodded.
He was mentally prepared.
Even if Li Ao felt that this matter had nothing to do with him, since Li Qing had said so, if the Li Clan wanted to find the culprit, they would definitely use him as a breakthrough point and search for clues.
The crowd in the outer court martial arts practice field gradually dispersed.
"Let's go out for a walk. I have some things I want to buy."
Li Fei suggested.
"I'm afraid I can't accompany you."
Duan Lingtian smiled apologetically.
Li Fei frowned and said with dissatisfaction, "What do you want?"
"Clan Leader just informed me via voice transmission that he will come to my house to look for me in an hour … You can't be thinking of me standing him up, right?"
Duan Lingtian smiled bitterly.
"What?! The Patriarch is looking for you? He doesn't really think that you killed the Great Elder, does he? "
Li Fei froze.
At the side, Kerr also had a worried look on her face.
"Don't worry, the Patriarch probably just wants to ask if I have any clues to provide. Li Qing said that I was able to kill the Great Elder, but all of you didn't believe it, let alone the Patriarch."
Duan Lingtian said indifferently.
An hour later.
Patriarch Li Ao arrived as promised.
Duan Lingtian received him in his own courtyard.
"Duan Lingtian, I know that with your strength, it's absolutely impossible for you to be the culprit that killed the Great Elder. However, since the Great Elder followed you, have you seen him? "
Li Ao went straight to the point.
His feelings towards Duan Lingtian were extremely complicated.
He originally thought that Duan Lingtian was only slightly stronger than Li Qing.
Who knew.
During the genius gathering, he actually defeated the Lin Clan's Lin Zhuo and the Xiao Clan's Xiao Yu.
Lin Zhuo was one thing.
Xiao Yu was not only the Xiao Clan's number one genius in a hundred years, he was also Aurora City's number one genius in a hundred years.
Even he, the Li Clan's Patriarch, often sighed with emotion.
How good would it be if Xiao Yu was a member of the Li Clan?
Today, Duan Lingtian defeating Xiao Yu had truly given him a great surprise.
Most importantly, Duan Lingtian was only sixteen years old.
He was younger than Xiao Yu by an entire two years.
It could be imagined that when Duan Lingtian was eighteen years old, his strength would definitely be even more formidable, and he would leave his peers far behind.
"Patriarch, I know what you mean. However, when I entered the Misty Forest, I wholeheartedly hunted fierce beasts and didn't notice anything amiss, nor did I see the Great Elder. Moreover, with the Great Elder's strength, if he wanted to follow me, it would be impossible for me to notice. "
As Duan Lingtian finished speaking, he had a face full of self-ridicule.
"I understand this, I'm only asking as a matter of routine. Also, even if you weren't able to notice the Great Elder, you don't have to worry about it … After all, he's an Origin Core Stage martial artist. With your natural talent, you'll definitely be able to surpass him before the age of thirty. "
Li Ao lightly nodded and consoled him at the same time.
"I'll work hard."
Duan Lingtian nodded, and his gaze was firm like iron.
"Also … I hope you don't take the matter from last time to heart. I was only doing it for the sake of the Li Clan's face."
Li Ao hesitated for a moment, but still spoke out.
In his eyes.
The current Duan Lingtian was no longer the Duan Lingtian of the past.
Being able to ascend to first place in the 《Hidden Dragon List》 at the age of sixteen …
Such an accomplishment was the first time since the Aurora City's 《Hidden Dragon List》 appeared in the world.
Duan Lingtian could be said to have opened up a new path.
Now, even if Duan Lingtian was only a branch family disciple, a disciple with a different surname, he was still worthy of the Li Clan's attention.
"Patriarch, you're thinking too much."
Duan Lingtian shook his head and smiled.
"These silver taels are a small token of the clan's appreciation."
Li Ao took out a stack of silver from his bosom and placed it on the table as he lightly smiled.
"Patriarch, this is …"
Duan Lingtian was stunned.
These silver taels were of the largest denomination, and a single one was 10,000 taels.
This thick and heavy stack was estimated to be around 1,000,000 taels.
"You've brought honor to the clan in this year's 《Hidden Dragon List》. This is the reward the clan is giving you … I've already informed the three Alchemy Elders of the clan. If you need to refine medicine, you can pay for the materials and ask them to refine it for you. They won't charge you a single cent."
Li Ao lightly smiled.
Being ranked first in the 《Hidden Dragon List》, no one in the Li Clan had obtained such an honor in the past ten years.
This time, Duan Lingtian had brought honor to the Li Clan.
Recalling the envious and jealous expressions of the Patriarchs of the Xiao Clan and Lin Clan a few days ago, he felt a burst of satisfaction in his heart.
"Thank you, Patriarch."
Duan Lingtian hurriedly expressed his thanks.
"If you want to refine a weapon … you can go find Elder Li De. You're on good terms with Li Fei, and I think he'll be willing to refine a spirit weapon for you out of respect for Li Fei."
Li Ao continued.
Li De?
Duan Lingtian was stunned.
"Patriarch, you don't have to worry about this. If that kid Ling Tian really wants me to help refine a spirit weapon, then I'll help him even if I have to risk my life."
Right at this moment, a clear voice sounded out, breaking the short silence.
Duan Lingtian saw it.
Li Fei was supporting her grandfather as they slowly walked in.
Duan Ling Tian came to his senses.
So Li Fei's grandfather was the Elder Li De that the Patriarch spoke of.
A trace of being moved flashed past his eyes.
He knew that it was surely Li Fei who was worried that he would suffer a loss, so she brought the old man over to support him.
"Elder Li De!"
Li Ao hurriedly stood up when he saw the old man, and his tone contained a trace of respect mixed within.
The Li Clan had three Grade Nine Alchemists.
Since his father, the previous Patriarch of the Li Clan, left, only Li De remained as a Grade Nine Weapons Craftsman.
"Patriarch, there's no need to be so courteous."
Li De spoke indifferently.
Suddenly, Li Ao's pupils constricted.
His gaze descended onto the Weapons Craftsman Guild badge on Li De's body.
The two words "Grade Eight" tattooed red on it caused his heart to tremble.
"Elder Li De, you … You've broken through to become a Grade Eight Weapons Craftsman?"
Li Ao took a deep breath and asked, slightly forgetting himself.
"Patriarch's eyes are sharp."
Li De lightly nodded.
After obtaining confirmation, Li Ao's breathing became hurried once more, and his chest rose and fell like a bellows.
According to his knowledge.
In the past, in Aurora City, only the Guild Master of the Weapons Craftsman Guild was a Grade Eight Weapons Craftsman.
And now, an Grade Eight Weapons Craftsman had actually appeared in their Li Clan.
This was shockingly good news!
"Congratulations Elder Li De, your wish has been fulfilled and you've become a Grade Eight Weapons Craftsman. Since Elder Li De has some business with Duan Lingtian, then I'll take my leave first. "
Li Ao said to Li De, then nodded to Duan Lingtian and Li Fei before leaving.
"Rascal, he didn't make things difficult for you, right?"
Li Fei asked with concern.
"No, Patriarch is here to give me money."
Duan Lingtian looked at the stack of silver bills on the table.
Li Fei went up and flipped through it for a while before crying out in surprise. "1,000,000 taels … Patriarch is really generous!"
"Ling Tian kid, your current wealth is probably going to be even richer than mine."
Li De laughed.
"Grandfather, how can I compare to you? If it wasn't for the fact that you've only been helping the clan refine weapons and didn't receive any hard work fees, your wealth would probably have been innumerable long ago."
Duan Lingtian shook his head as he spoke.
These things were all learned from Li Fei.
"Looks like Fei sold me out long ago. Girls really do side with outsiders."
As he finished speaking, Li De sighed. "A grown girl can't be kept at home …"
"Grandfather, what are you talking about? I'll always be your good granddaughter."
Li Fei hurriedly held onto Li De's arm and acted like a spoiled child.
"Elder Li De."
Hearing the commotion, Li Rou also walked out of the room and slightly respectfully looked at the old man.
"You're Ling Tian kid's mother, right? You have a good son … "
Li De nodded and smiled at Li Rou, his face revealing an amiable expression.
"Elder, you flatter me."
Li Rou said modestly.
"This time, I came to ask for your opinion on something … You see, Ling Tian kid and my granddaughter are both in love with each other. How about we arrange a marriage for them?"
Li De asked with a smile.
"Grandfather!"
Li Fei blushed. She didn't know about this decision of Li De's.
"What, you don't want to marry Ling Tian kid?"
Li De laughed mockingly.
"Grandfather, you're bullying Fei 'er!"
Li Fei lowered her head, not daring to look at Li Rou and Duan Lingtian.
"Elder, of course, I won't refuse this matter. In my opinion, as long as Tian 'er likes it, it's fine. However, I still have to inform the elders that my son has already been engaged to someone else. "
Li Rou said.
"I know this. It's that girl called Kerr, right?"
Li De nodded.
"Greetings, Elder."
At this time, Kerr also came out and bowed to the old man.
"As expected of a good girl who's both beautiful and intelligent … Ling Tian kid is really lucky."
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