"Our Ling Family has no lack of enemies, and all of them are irreconcilable enemies. Even if you gather all of them, tie them up with ropes, and shoot them with a machine gun, you'll still have to do it properly for a period of time!"
"That's why the Chen Family doesn't matter. Since our Ling Family has endured humiliation for eighteen years, it doesn't matter if we tolerate the Chen Family for a few more days …"
Ling Lie pulled Ling Yun to a seat, but he let go of his hand reluctantly. He stared at Ling Yun with a burning gaze, trying to console him.
Speaking of family matters, Ling Lie first told Ling Yun about the secrets of the ancient martial arts world in Huaxia. Why?
He was just worried that Ling Yun was young and rash. With his heaven-defying cultivation base, demonic cultivation techniques, and many trump cards, he would charge into the Chen Clan to take revenge and suffer a great loss.
Beijing was where the emperor was, after all. He couldn't be reckless!
Ling Yun gradually calmed down after his blood boiled. He smiled and said, "Grandpa, you don't have to say anymore. I understand what you mean. I won't do anything reckless."
Ling Yun's eyes flashed with a murderous intent. He clenched his fists and said in a low voice, "However, the Ling Family will definitely take revenge!"
Ling Lie was finally at ease. With a gratified smile, he nodded and said, "You understand what I mean. What I said just now wasn't for nothing. This isn't just a matter between the Chen Family, the Cao Family, and the Ling Family."
"This is a new round of family games in the capital city. It concerns national politics, all kinds of complicated forces inside and outside the country, and also the games of many powerful underground forces in the world. It's even another reshuffle of the various powerful forces in the ancient martial arts world of Hua Xia!"
"The Chen family's attack on the Cao family is just a fuse that ignites this game. Very soon, all kinds of complicated forces will surface one by one. The capital, and even the whole of Hua Xia, will not be peaceful in the next three to five years."
"As for the Chen Family coming to deal with the Ling Family last night, they were actually forced to do so. They were afraid that after you rescued your second uncle, the Chen Family's plan would be completely exposed and they would become the target of all the major families in the capital. If that happened, the Chen Family would be exterminated in an instant."
"There's no need for the major clans to make a move. As long as Chief Number One nods his head, the Heaven Squad will move out and kill a few important figures of the Chen Clan. The Chen Clan will immediately collapse!"
"If you didn't kill everyone in the Chen Family and rescue your second uncle, the Chen Family wouldn't have any intention of attacking our Ling Family. Just from the fact that they imprisoned your second uncle for so long and didn't harm him, we can see that …"
"They just want the support of our Ling Family …"
At this point, Ling Lie couldn't help but laugh. He sighed and shook his head with a bitter smile. "Ai, I didn't expect our Ling Family to be so weak after eighteen years …"
Obviously, the extermination of the Cao Family and the disappearance of Ling Yue and Ling Xiao happened at almost the same time. This meant that the Chen Family attacked the Cao Family and the Ling Family at the same time!
On the other hand, the Chen Family used such a despicable and shameless method to deal with the Cao Family. However, they only managed to capture an important figure from the Ling Family, Ling Yue. It was obvious that the Chen Family didn't see the Ling Family as an opponent.
Indeed, the Ling Family was insignificant in the eyes of the other families in Beijing before Ling Yun returned to the Ling Family. Disregarding everything else, the Ling Family could be ranked in the top twenty in terms of their current strength. This was definitely no joke.
"It's been so long since the Cao Family was exterminated. It's not like the various powers in Beijing don't know about it. Even your first uncle, Ling Zhen, came to me to report about the abnormality of the Cao Family …
"However, not a single family has jumped out to act rashly. Everyone is watching, and everyone is waiting!"
"What are the various powers in Beijing waiting for? They're waiting for the attitude of the Long Family, the actions of the Ye Family, and the decision of the number one official in the country! "
Ling Yun was moved once again. At this moment, he could finally experience the pain that Cao Tianlong felt when he had no way out!
Naturally, no one would jump out to help him if his family was annihilated. Everyone would avoid him for fear of getting themselves into trouble. It would be a miracle if Cao Tianlong could find a trustworthy helper!
Moreover, his opponent was the powerful Chen Family!
"Originally, the undercurrents in Beijing were surging and treacherous. Everything was in a delicate balance. However, the Chen Family destroyed the Cao Family, breaking this delicate balance a little …
"But the Chen family's plan was too big, and it was flawless. They used The Embrace of the Blood Breeds to control the nobles, leaving the Cao family unscathed on the surface. Thus, this delicate balance was maintained until now!"
"But last night, the delicate balance was finally broken by you unintentionally when you were trying to save your second uncle!"
"Grandpa can tell you that all the powerful and well-informed forces in the capital have been alarmed. They won't be able to sleep through the night!"
Ling Lie was unperturbed as he turned to look at Cui Lao. Their eyes met, and they smiled.
"Otherwise, it's impossible for the Chen family to only send thirty-six ninjas here. After that, there was no more news."
"The Ling Family wasn't exterminated, and the Chen Family was defeated. Even if the Ling Family kept their mouths shut and didn't let the news out, Grandpa still believes that today, Beijing will definitely be in an uproar!"
Ling Lie turned to look outside. It was already past six o 'clock, and the sun was already rising.
"If Grandpa's predictions are correct, there will definitely be many people coming to our Ling Family to find out the truth. Grandpa will probably have to stay in bed and refuse guests again …" Ling Lie smiled bitterly.
"Grandpa, do you mean to pretend to be sick?" Ling Yun muttered.
Ling Lie laughed heartily. "Last night, you helped Grandpa reach the early stages of Xiantian Realm Level Eight. What else can I do but pretend to be sick?"
Ling Yun was speechless. He scratched his head in embarrassment. Last night, he played a little too crazily.
"The fact that our Ling Family wasn't exterminated will definitely cause a lot of people to think …"
"Your father's whereabouts are still unknown, and we don't know which force captured him. Before we find your father and rescue him, we can't reveal our strength. We can't act rashly either, lest the enemy change their plans and harm your father …"
So, this was what Ling Lie was most worried about. He had thought it through thoroughly. He couldn't let his grandson's father be killed just after he returned to the family.
Thinking about Ling Xiao, Ling Yun couldn't help but ask anxiously, "Grandpa, will my father's life be in danger?"
"Yun Er, don't worry. Your father is only at the pinnacle of Houtian Realm Level Five. The enemy definitely didn't capture him for him. They must have a bigger plan." Ling Lie felt Ling Yun's body tense up.
Ling Lie felt Ling Yun's body tense up and his hands trembling. He didn't dare to look Ling Yun in the eyes as he continued, "Your father isn't just related to the Ling Family. He's also related to your biological mother, the previous generation's Holy Virgin of the Devil Sect. Even if someone wanted to harm your father, they would have to consider whether they could defeat your mother's martial arts …"
"Phew …" Hearing this, Ling Yun finally let out a long sigh of relief.
"So, what the Ling Family has to do now is to move steadily. The more low-profile and quiet we are, the more advantageous it will be for us!"
"Your identity hasn't been exposed yet. Before we rescue your father, you can carry out investigations in the dark and do whatever you want to do. Ordinary small actions definitely won't attract the attention of the various forces in the capital!"
"As for the people from the Cao Family that you rescued, Grandpa has his own arrangements. I'll find a way to move them to a safe place as soon as possible. You don't have to worry about these things anymore …"
"Grandpa, but there's still one more person from the Cao Family. I have to rescue her as soon as possible. It'll be too late if we delay any longer!"
Ling Lie laughed and stared at Ling Yun for a long time. Suddenly, he said, "Yun Er, you're talking about Cao Xingchang's beloved daughter, Cao Shanshan, right?"
Ling Yun blushed under Ling Lie's stare and nodded hurriedly.
"Is Cao Shanshan your girlfriend?" Ling Lie asked, not letting go of Ling Yun's embarrassment.
"Yes …" Ling Yun replied awkwardly.
"Rascal, how many girlfriends do you have now? From what Old Cui said, it seems like quite a few … "
Ling Lie grinned from ear to ear as he spoke.
"Quite a few anyway …" Ling Yun decided to go all out when he saw that the old man wouldn't stop.
Ling Lie laughed heartily. "So there are times when a brat like you gets shy too? It doesn't matter how many girlfriends an outstanding grandson like me has! Remember this, Yun Er. When the time comes, bring all your girlfriends back for Grandpa to see … "
"Grandpa, don't worry!" Ling Yun was sweating profusely, but he nodded with all his might.
Seeing that Ling Yun had agreed, Ling Lie laughed heartily and finally let Ling Yun off. Finally, he retracted his smile and said to Ling Yun seriously, "The Chen Family's ancestral home is in the south of Beijing, outside the Fifth Ring Road, near the Daxing District. That's where the Chen Family's real headquarters are!"
Ling Yun was about to thank Ling Lie when Ling Lie continued. "The three masters of the Chen Family should be there now. However, Chen Jianwei probably wouldn't hide Cao Shanshan there."
Ling Yun nodded. "Grandpa, don't worry. I have my own ways to find Cao Shanshan's location."
"That's for the best. However, you have to be careful!"
Ling Yun had a basic understanding of the various forces in Beijing after listening to Ling Lie's explanation. He was naturally a hundred times more careful now.
Since the Chen Family's ancestral home was located in the south of Beijing, close to Daxing, Ling Yun had an idea. That was because last night, when Ling Yun followed the scent of the thousand-mile soul chasing powder all the way to the Chen Family's mansion in the southern suburbs, he realized that the scent didn't continue south but instead headed east.
Chen Jianwei hid Cao Shanshan in the east of Beijing! (To be continued.)
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