I'm sorry for the late update. I've kept everyone waiting. There will be two more chapters tonight.
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At this time, Ling Lie and Cui Lao had already taken a shower and changed into clean clothes.
When Ling Yun entered, they were chatting in the room. Even though their faces were solemn and sorrowful, they couldn't conceal the happiness in their hearts.
Solemn and sorrowful was naturally because the Ling Family had just been annihilated. More than seventy loyal men of sacrifice had died in an instant.
As for happiness, of course, it was because Ling Yun had arrived in time and defeated all the enemies single-handedly. Furthermore, he had returned to his roots.
As for whether it was pain and happiness or happiness and pain, even Ling Lie and Cui Lao couldn't tell. The two of them looked at each other, tearing up for a while before grinning foolishly for a while. That scene was like two emotionally unstable children.
However, the two of them only had one topic in mind, and that was Ling Yun.
"Grandpa!"
Ling Yun entered the room and knelt down once again. He kowtowed to Ling Lie respectfully.
Ling Lie flew up and appeared in front of Ling Yun in a flash. He supported Ling Yun up with both hands and smiled as he looked at Ling Yun from head to toe. Finally, he grinned and said, "This child is indeed carved from the same mold as Third Brother when he was young. His eyes look just like his mother's!"
Cui Lao smiled and nodded. This old man still had Ling Yun's photo in his pocket. He couldn't get enough of it. Now that he had seen Ling Yun in person, he still couldn't get enough of it.
Ling Lie raised his hand and lightly punched Ling Yun's shoulder. He couldn't help but laugh. "Old Cui, do you see that? This is Third Brother's son, my precious grandson! Our Ling Family didn't suffer in vain for the past eighteen years! "
"The heavens really do have eyes!"
Ling Lie laughed until the end. He raised his head and looked at the ceiling once again. He allowed hot tears to flow from his eyes, and his Adam's apple trembled uncontrollably.
Seeing that Ling Lie was crying again, Cui Lao hurriedly got up and advised, "Old Master, Young Master is returning to the Ling Family. This is a joyous occasion for the Ling Family. Please don't be so excited, it's not good for your health …"
"Yun Er, our Ling Family isn't capable enough to protect you. You've suffered since you were in your mother's womb. You've been drifting outside ever since you were born. Grandpa has let you down. Please don't blame our Ling Family, and don't blame your parents …" Ling Lie sobbed for a long time before wiping away the tears on his face.
"Child, your parents are the most powerful people in this world. They have given up everything for you. You must not harbor any hatred towards them. Do you understand?"
When Ling Lie said this, the love in his eyes turned into endless worry. He was afraid that Ling Yun would go to extremes.
Ling Yun nodded and said seriously, "Grandpa, Cui Lao has already told me everything. I understand how difficult it is for my parents, and I won't blame them. Don't worry!"
Ling Lie nodded and patted Ling Yun's shoulders. "Good child, it's rare for you to be so understanding. Grandpa can rest assured now!" Ling Lie said with a smile.
"Sit down and drink some water first …"
The three of them had just sat down when Ling Yun realized that Ling Zhen and Ling Yue had already changed their clothes and were at the entrance of Ling Lie's courtyard.
"Big Bro, Second Bro, come in!" Ling Lie said at the same time, letting the two of them in.
Ling Zhen and Ling Yue entered the house, and naturally, they exchanged pleasantries.
When everyone was seated again, Ling Lie's expression became calm again. His face displayed the authority of a patriarch. He looked straight at Ling Zhen and finally spoke after a long while.
"Eldest Brother, is Ling Hao not back yet?" His first sentence was earth-shattering!
Ling Zhen shuddered and stood up hurriedly. He bowed and said, "Father, I can't get through to his phone. I've already sent someone to look for him, but it might take some time …"
Ling Lie snorted angrily. "Hmph! Ling Hao only knows how to fool around with his scoundrel friends. When the family is in danger, I can't even find him! He's already twenty-eight years old, but he's still stuck at the half-step Xiantian Realm. Now, even that lass Ling Xiu has reached the half-step Xiantian Realm! "
Obviously, Ling Lie had sensed that Ling Xiu had been focused on her cultivation and had reached the half-step Xiantian Realm.
"I wonder how he's doing as the eldest grandson of the Ling Family!"
Ling Lie's face was filled with anger, and his words became more and more severe.
"Yes! Father, when Ling Hao comes back, I'll definitely teach him a lesson! "Ling Zhen was sweating profusely as he wiped the cold sweat off his forehead.
Ling Yun, Ling Yue, and Cui Lao didn't interrupt when the two patriarchs of the Ling Family were talking. This was especially so for Ling Yun, who rejected Ling Hao the moment he saw his photo. His sixth sense told him that Ling Hao wasn't a good person.
Ling Yun even thought that if Ling Hao had been present tonight, the Ling Family would have been in trouble. Who knew, Ling Hao might have escaped amidst the chaos.
"Hmph, it's his own fault. There's nothing anyone can do about it. Let him be …" Ling Lie said disappointedly. He glanced at Cui Lao before turning to Ling Zhen.
"However, I heard that Ling Hao has been very close to Chen Sen, a descendant of the Chen Family. Is that right?"
Hearing this, Ling Zhen immediately broke out in cold sweat. He bowed and said, "Father, I'm not sure about this either. However, as soon as Ling Hao returns, I'll ask him about it. If this is true, I won't let him off!"
Since Ling Zhen knew that Ling Hao had sent someone to assassinate Ling Yun, he had investigated the matter thoroughly. Ling Hao's first target was Chen Sen from the Chen Family. Now that Ling Lie mentioned Chen Sen's name with such confidence, Ling Zhen was naturally scared half to death.
Furthermore, even if Grandpa Ling didn't know that Ling Hao had tried to assassinate Ling Yun and only mentioned it unintentionally, what was the Chen Family to the Ling Family? Mortal enemies! Irreconcilable enemies!
Ling Hao's close relationship with Chen Sen was akin to courting his own death.
However, Ling Hao's phone was switched off, and no one could contact him. Ling Zhen couldn't help his son even if he wanted to.
Just now, when Ling Zhen heard his grandfather's disappointed words, he immediately knew that even if Ling Yun didn't want to be the next head of the Ling Family, it wouldn't be Ling Hao's turn.
"Sit down first. Tell Ling Hao to come and see me as soon as he returns."
The topic between Ling Lie and Ling Hao ended here. Everyone in the room knew that Grandpa Ling was really disappointed in Ling Hao this time.
Ling Xue was on duty with the Condor Team, so it was understandable that she wasn't home. However, Ling Hao, the eldest grandson, wasn't around. Grandpa Ling couldn't stop the disappointment from others.
"Yun Er, I see that you didn't kill the two ninjas. You even captured the head of the Chen Family, Chen Haizhen. What do you plan to do with them?"
After Ling Lie finished talking about Ling Hao, he looked at Ling Yun and asked him how he was going to deal with the three of them.
Ling Zhen broke out in a cold sweat. Ling Yue laughed in his heart. Grandpa Ling's attitude towards Ling Yun and Ling Hao was too different!
Ling Lie was completely disappointed in Ling Hao. He even hated him. However, he loved and protected Ling Yun.
Ling Yun was anxious about this matter. He stood up immediately and said, "Grandpa, I have something to interrogate them. After that, I'll leave the rest to you."
Ling Lie nodded and said affectionately, "Alright! Go now. I think Chen Haizhen's injuries are very serious. He won't be able to hold on much longer. "
"Thank you, Grandpa!"
"Cui Lao, accompany Yun Er …" Ling Lie knew that Ling Yun wasn't familiar with the Ling Family and was afraid that he wouldn't know where the dungeon was.
What they didn't know was that Ling Yun had already used his divine sense to scan every inch of the five courtyards of the Ling Family. Not to mention the dungeon, he even knew the condition of the three people in the dungeon.
Cui Lao knew that the old man had something to say to Ling Zhen and Ling Yue alone. He stood up and followed Ling Yun out.
Cui Lao arrived behind Ling Yun and heard Ling Yun's telepathic message. "Cui Lao, have you told Grandpa about Ling Hao?"
Cui Lao nodded with a smile and replied, "Once Young Master told me, I reported this matter to Old Master right away. He was furious when he heard it …"
Ling Yun's return to Beijing was a top secret for the Ling Family. As the eldest grandson of the Ling Family, Ling Hao had actually revealed such a thing to the Chen Family. Even if it wasn't a betrayal, it was close to that. It would be strange if Grandpa Ling wasn't angry.
Yet, the Chen Family attacked the Ling Family first. Everyone in the Ling Family hated the Chen Family. Ling Lie was even more furious. It would be a miracle if he wasn't disappointed in Ling Hao.
"Sigh … The Ling Family's defense is too weak …"
Ling Yun didn't mention Ling Hao anymore. In his eyes, Ling Hao was so weak that he couldn't even be considered an ant. He wouldn't take him seriously at all.
He walked forward and looked at the empty courtyard of the Ling Family. He couldn't help but furrow his brows and shake his head!
Not to mention the fact that there were only thirty-six men of sacrifice left, even if there were more than a hundred of them, it would be nothing compared to the huge courtyard of the Ling Family.
Ling Yun secretly formed a plan in his heart. He wanted to forge the Ling Family's ancestral home into a solid piece of metal as soon as possible. If the Ling Family was attacked on such a scale again, he could guarantee that the enemy would not be able to return without losing a single soldier!
They arrived at the eighth courtyard and walked into an inconspicuous side room. Cui Lao then opened a tightly shut secret door in the corner of the room.
Once they entered the secret door, it was similar to the entrance of a subway station.
Naturally, it was the Ling Family's dungeon.
It could be said that as long as it was a big family, there would be some places like this. It was not strange at all.
"Little Young Master, they're locked up below."
Ling Yun nodded and sent a telepathic message to Cui Lao to wait outside. He walked down the stone steps slowly and entered the dungeon of the Ling Family. (To be continued.)
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