Ling Yun smiled and asked Tang Meng, "What's going on? Tell me about it! "
Tang Meng chuckled. "Big Brother Yun, Xie Junyan and Gou Junfa just called me and asked me to meet them tonight. They want to make a big bet with me!"
"It seems like they're finally going to make a move. What did you say?" Ling Yun laughed.
"Big Brother Yun, since they dare to make a bet, I won't stand on ceremony. I'll just blackmail them and say I'll meet them tonight!" Tang Meng replied excitedly.
Ling Yun nodded his head and reminded Tang Meng, "Don't be careless at night. They haven't made a move for a few days. I think they must have received some news about me. This time, it's very likely that they came prepared!"
To be honest, Ling Yun didn't have much enmity towards Xie Junyan. After all, the two of them had never crossed paths before.
However, Gou Junfa was different. Not only did Ling Yun beat Gou Junfa up in school, scammed him of his money, and humiliated him, but he also accidentally kicked Gou Junfa's father, Gou Liancheng, into a eunuch!
Even though this wasn't a death grudge, it wasn't far from it. Ling Yun would never believe that Gou Liancheng wouldn't be able to find out who the culprit was based on his influence in Qingshui City.
If Gou Junfa found out that Ling Yun was the one who injured his father, he should be looking for Ling Yun for revenge. Why would he have the time to make a bet with Tang Meng?
"Tang Meng, do the Xie Family and Gou Family have anyone in Qingshui City's Public Security Bureau?" Ling Yun asked Tang Meng directly.
"Big Brother Yun, do you still need to ask? These two families have a good relationship with the Director of the Public Security Bureau, Luo Zhong. Especially Gou Liancheng, he and Luo Zhong call each other brothers in private!"
"What's the relationship between that Director Luo and your father?" Ling Yun asked with a faint smile.
"One of them is in charge while the other is in charge. Of course, their relationship isn't good! Most importantly, Luo Zhong and Xie Junyan's father, Xie Zhenting, who is also the Deputy Mayor of Qingshui City, are in the same faction. My father is in the same faction as Uncle Li. The two factions are fighting openly and covertly, and there's a lot of internal strife! "
What kind of person was Tang Meng? With just a few words, he was able to tell Ling Yun about the power struggle in Qingshui City.
Ling Yun's eyes flashed as he said faintly, "That's good. Then you shall bet with them tonight. Bet as much as you can!"
"Now, we definitely can't hide our relationship from them. If they don't mention me, you have to learn to act dumb and not mention me. Just adapt to the situation!" Ling Yun said and hung up.
Although Ling Yun didn't know much about politics, there were so many sects and countries in the Cultivation World. Especially in a large sect, Ling Yun had seen too many fights between the leaders of the sects.
"Damn, looks like they want to use me as a breakthrough point to stir up some waves in Qingshui City's officialdom …"
Ling Yun smiled disdainfully. He didn't care at all and continued making talismans.
…
Capital City, Ling family, Old Master Ling's room.
The number one person in the Ling Family, Old Master Ling Lie, who was in his seventies, was currently pacing back and forth in his room with his hands behind his back.
Beside Ling Lie's chair was an old man who looked to be in his fifties. He was of average height, had short hair, a square face, thick eyebrows, a straight nose, and a wide mouth. The temples on both sides of his forehead were bulging. He stood there quietly as he watched Old Master Ling pacing back and forth anxiously. However, he had no intention of saying anything.
Old Master Ling paced back and forth by himself for a while. Suddenly, he stopped in his tracks. However, he didn't turn his head. Instead, he looked up slightly as if he was talking to himself. "Cui Lao, has the Ling Family really fallen to such a state? Using the power of an entire family to find a person is actually like finding a needle in a haystack? "
Before Cui Lao could reply, Ling Lie's eyes flashed with a hint of pain as he muttered to himself, "Or could it be that my ill-fated precious grandson is already … already …"
The corners of Ling Lie's eyes twitched, and his lips trembled. However, he couldn't bring himself to say that his grandson was already dead.
Seeing this, Cui Lao hurriedly consoled Ling Lie. "Family Head, you're being too serious. I believe that Third Young Master's son is blessed by the heavens. He's definitely still alive. You're just worrying too much right now."
Ling Lie sighed deeply and suddenly waved his hand. "Cui Lao, you don't have to console me. It's already been half a month, and there's still no news of him … The Ling surname isn't a common surname, but Hao Er sent so many 18-year-olds named Ling Yun over, and none of them were Ling Yun …"
Cui Lao shook his head and smiled faintly. "Family Head, what if Young Master was picked up by someone and changed his name or surname from a young age? Wouldn't that be normal?"
Ling Lie suddenly turned around and sat down on a chair. Sighing once again, he said, "You're right. However, if that's the case, where can we find him in the vast sea of people? Even if Ling Hao is still young and incompetent, Second Brother and Third Brother should have some clues by now, right? Didn't they bring back no news as well? "
Cui Lao smiled faintly. "Family Head, I think you're still too anxious. You should be very familiar with Second Young Master and Third Young Master's habits, right? Even if they find some clues, if they can't confirm it themselves, how would they bring it to you? "
Cui Lao's figure didn't move. In a flash, he appeared in front of Ling Lie and continued, "Family Head, even if others don't put in the effort to find him, Third Young Master will. That's his biological son! If I'm not wrong, I think there should be news within these few days. "
Speaking of Third Young Master Ling Xiao, Grandfather Ling's eyes flashed with a hint of heartache. He sighed deeply again. "Sigh, it's been hard on Third Brother for the past 18 years! He's not even 40 years old, but he's already at the pinnacle of Houtian Realm Level Five … "
Cui Lao's eyes flashed with an indescribable sense of grief. He said hatefully, "Third Young Master is a genius. He reached the pinnacle of Xiantian Realm Level Three before the age of 20. However, because of love, he was forced to cripple his martial arts, abandon his wife, and abandon his son …"
Grandfather Ling was also brought back to 18 years ago by Cui Lao's words. Two drops of tears glistened in his eyes as he raised his hand to stop Cui Lao from continuing.
Old Master Ling looked out cautiously and said with a complicated expression, "Cui Lao, you don't have to say anymore. This is all Xiao 'er's fault. He only has himself to blame. Even the Long Family can't protect him, let alone our Ling Family …"
Cui Lao opened his mouth as if he wanted to say more. However, his eyes gradually turned from grief to humiliation. He sighed softly and swallowed all the words he wanted to say.
Ling Lie's lips curled up as he smiled at Cui Lao. At this moment, the tears in his eyes had already disappeared. He said to Cui Lao gratefully, "I know you like Third Brother the most and get along with him the best. You can't stand everything that happened to him, but even I can't do anything about it. Who else can help him?
"Now, I just want to find Xiao 'er's son as soon as possible and bring him back. While I still have a few more years to live, I want my grandson to live a safe and happy life under my wings. This is the only thing I can do as a grandfather!"
"A family of three can't all suffer … Anyway, Ling Yun's parents have taken all the blame for him. I can't let my grandson drift outside like a rootless duckweed! Cough cough … "
The more Ling Lie spoke, the more agitated he became. He actually coughed twice after finishing his sentence.
"Family Head, don't worry. I believe you can definitely find your grandson!" Cui Lao said excitedly.
"Family Head, why don't you make a trip to the Long Family yourself? I reckon that the Long Family might be able to find him faster … "Cui Lao came up with an idea.
Ling Lie laughed bitterly and shook his head slowly. "No, if we ask the Long Family to help us find Yun Er, it will cause too much of a commotion. Even though that incident happened eighteen years ago, you and I both know that there are too many people who want to kill my grandson. I'm afraid that before we can find Yun Er, he will already be killed!"
At this point, Ling Lie and Cui Lao looked out of the courtyard at the same time. They saw a servant rushing in from outside Grandpa Ling's courtyard.
"Old Mister Ling, Third Young Master Ling Xiao is outside. He says that he has an urgent matter to discuss with you!"
Ling Lie heard this and said hurriedly, "Since Third Young Master is coming in, why are you still reporting to him? Hurry up and let him in! "
The servant acknowledged and ran out hurriedly. In less than half a minute, a rare handsome man walked into the courtyard. It was Ling Lie's third son, Ling Xiao.
Ling Xiao was only thirty-nine years old this year. He was 1.83 meters tall and had a handsome and vigorous figure. He had a buzz cut, a white face, and a thin mustache. He had sharp eyebrows and tiger-like eyes. His lips were red, and his teeth were white.
If Ling Xiao was ten years younger, he would probably look sixty percent similar to the current Ling Yun. At the very least, their faces were very similar.
However, Ling Xiao's hair had indeed been dyed with frost, and his sideburns were streaked with white, which didn't match his thirty-nine years of age. Moreover, his eyebrows were always slightly knitted together, as though expressing the countless worries and frustrations in his heart. His handsome tiger-like eyes were no longer clear, and they looked lonely and desolate.
"Father …" Ling Xiao entered the house slowly and greeted Ling Lie respectfully. Then, he smiled and nodded at Cui Lao. "Cui Lao."
Ling Lie raised his head and looked deeply into Ling Xiao's eyes. He suppressed the excitement in his heart and asked, "Xiao Er, what do you have to report? Have you found any news of my grandson? "
The desolation in Ling Xiao's eyes deepened. He shook his head and said, "I asked Ling Hao the day before yesterday, and there's still no news of Ling Yun. Father, I'm here to report something else …"
"Speak …"
Ling Xiao pondered for a moment before saying, "Father, a friend from the Long Family told me that something big happened to the Sun Family. The second wife of the Sun Family, Niu Fenjiao, her son, Sun Xing, and the experts that Niu Fenjiao brought to Qingshui City in Jiangnan Province disappeared overnight. Their whereabouts are still unknown!"
Ling Lie raised his eyebrows when he heard that. He stood up from his seat and asked, "Is this true? Xiao 'er, do you know who did this?! "
Ling Xiao shook his head slightly. "I don't know …"
Right at this moment, the servant from before suddenly rushed in. Before entering the room, he shouted, "Old Mister Ling, Ling Hao wishes to see you!" If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for me at Qidian (). Your support is my greatest motivation.) (To be continued.)
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