Ling Yun saw a hint of murderous intent in Old Master Cao Junxiong's dark red eyes.
He knew that Old Master Cao Junxiong was going to lead the Cao Family to retaliate against the Chen Family.
This was the first true ally that Ling Yun had obtained for himself and for the Ling Family in Beijing!
And it was an ironclad ally!
"There's something that Tianlong's father and I don't know. Through the Evil Eye of the Blood Clan, the Chen Family has learned about our Cao Family's secrets …"
The Evil Eye could perform hypnosis. When it reached a certain level, it could even control a person's thoughts and actions. It could completely obliterate a person's will and soul, turning them into the Blood Clan's servants and puppets.
Under the control of Sinister Eye, the target would become muddle-headed, and their minds would be completely controlled by the Spell Caster. The power of life and death would be in the hands of the Spell Caster, and the target would be obedient and would answer any question. Moreover, after the effects of Sinister Eye had passed, the target would not know what they had said or done during this period of time.
Old Master Cao Junxiong finally voiced out his biggest worry in front of Ling Yun!
"Fortunately, with the help of that stone of yours, all of us escaped from the control of the Evil Eye and regained our own consciousness."
It was too late to be afraid now. Cao Junxiong must have thought about these problems many times after he woke up. When he said these words, his thoughts were clear and logical, and his eyes became complicated.
"So, no matter what we do next, I need some time to understand some of the things that are happening outside …"
Cao Junxiong said slowly, as if he would remain unmoved even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of him.
At this moment, Ling Yun finally saw another side of Master Cao Junxiong. He was old but experienced, steady and calm, and didn't panic in times of trouble.
This was the bearing that a true leader should have!
"Grandpa Cao, how long do you need?"
Ling Yun understood once he heard Cao Junxiong's words. Cao Junxiong said that he needed to understand the outside world, but in fact, he wanted to gather the power of the Cao Family!
The Chen Family annihilated the Cao Family. All the key members of the Cao Family were given The Embrace by Chen Jianwei and the Emperor to command them.
During this period of time, Cao Junxiong, Cao Xingchang, and the others must have passively revealed many secrets of the Cao family, including some key locations, passwords, and the location of the family's heritage. They also gave all kinds of unreasonable and unimaginable orders.
Of course, these orders would only bring harm to the Cao Clan, but they would only bring benefits to the Chen Clan.
"Because it is not convenient for me to appear personally, I can only let Tian Long handle everything on my behalf. Furthermore, I need to avoid the eyes and ears of the Chen Clan to investigate. I can only do it secretly. There are too many uncertain factors. Therefore, I will need at least a week. If there are no accidents, ten days should be enough."
Cao Junxiong answered all of Ling Yun's questions without hiding anything.
Fighting and killing were only the final cards. The various games of the upper echelons of the capital still depended on the strategies behind the scenes.
After Cao Shanshan was rescued by Ling Yun, Old Master Cao Junxiong finally had no more scruples. He was going to launch a real counterattack!
"Ling Yun, I have one more thing to ask of you …" Cao Junxiong didn't put on any airs in front of Ling Yun ever since he was rescued.
He was the head of a top secular family, a leader who secretly controlled part of the country's machinery, an elder in his seventies, and Cao Shanshan's grandfather … Cao Junxiong seemed to have forgotten all these identities and positions.
He spoke to Ling Yun as naturally as two ordinary friends chatting. He said what needed to be said and requested what needed to be requested. He didn't create the slightest bit of awkwardness or restraint for Ling Yun.
Of course, Ling Yun wouldn't feel awkward or restrained either. The entire Cao Family was saved by him. What was there for him to be restrained?
Even if nothing happened to the Cao Family, Ling Yun would still be calm and composed when facing Cao Junxiong or anyone else in the world. He would be neither servile nor overbearing, laughing and scolding with ease.
This was Ling Yun's way of thinking. He was invincible. In the entire world, unless Ling Yun was willing, there was no one who could restrain him!
From this point, Ling Yun could see the brilliance of Cao Junxiong. Obviously, through observation and hearing, Old Master Cao Junxiong had a basic understanding of Ling Yun's character. In front of Ling Yun, he didn't deliberately pretend to be fake.
"Grandpa Cao, please speak your mind …" Ling Yun said with a smile.
"Since you have already captured Chen Jianwei, and the Chen Family is in chaos, they definitely won't care about the ten of us living dead."
"As for the ten of us, our sanity has returned to normal, and we have enough fresh blood. Therefore, we don't need Sky Dragon and Shanshan to take care of us. We can take care of ourselves."
"Therefore, in the coming days, Sky Dragon and Shanshan will be moving around outside. I would like to ask you to protect their safety …"
After hearing Cao Junxiong's words, Ling Yun thought to himself. He was their master just now, and in the blink of an eye, he had become their bodyguard.
Isn't it just asking me to be their personal bodyguard? Old Master, if you have something to say, just say it. You don't have to beat around the bush …
"Grandpa Cao, this is my job. Don't worry, I can guarantee Sky Dragon and Shanshan's safety!"
Even though Ling Yun secretly thought that Grandpa Ling was shrewd and ruthless enough, his mouth shouted loudly and straightforwardly, agreeing to it without any hesitation.
He had no choice but to agree. Cao Shanshan's beautiful eyes were staring at Ling Yun without blinking. From the looks of it, he wouldn't be able to sleep with Cao Shanshan ever again if he dared to refuse.
"You don't even know how to call me Big Brother …" Cao Tianlong stood at the side and said bitterly. He seemed to be very dissatisfied with Ling Yun calling him by his name.
After chatting for so long, Cao Tianlong's mind finally relaxed. He finally remembered his identity — Ling Yun's future brother-in-law.
Everyone laughed at his words. Ling Yun was a little embarrassed, but he had no choice. No matter what, Cao Tianlong's identity was there for all to see. In the future, he still had to do what he had to do to save face.
Ling Yun wasn't one to be trifled with either. "Hehe, do you want to be my brother-in-law? Shanshan has to agree first! "
Cao Shanshan glanced at Ling Yun and said coquettishly, "In your dreams!"
Everyone laughed in unison again. The heavy atmosphere in the room finally changed.
After laughing, Cao Junxiong turned his head and looked around. He looked through the window and into the darkness of the night. Suddenly, he asked casually, "Ling Yun, I heard from the Sky Dragon that this is the northwest corner of Beijing, near Fragrant Mountain?"
"Yes!"
"You've just arrived in Beijing, right? This house is …? "
Ling Yun thought to himself that he had finally arrived. He smiled and replied, "Grandpa Cao, this is one of my outer residences."
"Oh!"
Cao Junxiong didn't ask any more questions. He immediately shut his mouth and entered a meditative state.
"Ah! Your family's … outer residence?! "Cao Shanshan exclaimed in shock.
Didn't Ling Yun just come to Beijing from Qingshui City? How could he have a house in Beijing? How could he have an outer house?
Cao Shanshan suddenly thought of Cui Lao calling Ling Yun "Fourth Young Master" in a moment of desperation.
Currently, no one in the Cao Family, including Cao Shanshan and Cao Tianlong, knew that Ling Yun had become the Fourth Young Master of the Ling Family.
Cao Junxiong's words just now seemed to be a casual conversation, but he was actually trying to find out where he was. In fact, he was trying to find out Ling Yun's identity.
If Cao Junxiong asked any more questions, Ling Yun would have to make a choice. That was whether he should reveal his identity or not.
Actually, based on the current relationship between Ling Yun and the Cao Family, it didn't matter if Ling Yun revealed his identity or not. However, the Cao Family was in a state of complete collapse. They were surrounded by danger, even more so than the Ling Family. Ling Yun was afraid that if he revealed his identity now, he would be in trouble if someone with ulterior motives chased him here and caught him.
At least before he found out the whereabouts of his father, Ling Xiao, Ling Yun wasn't prepared to reveal his true identity.
There were too many forces fighting against each other. It was hard to tell if they were friends or foes. Ling Yun didn't want to put his missing father, Ling Xiao, in a perilous situation.
The Cao Family didn't have any concerns, but Ling Yun still had concerns. He had many, many concerns.
Where was Ling Xiao?
This was the most important thing that Ling Yun had to investigate in the coming days.
Since Cao Junxiong didn't ask, Ling Yun naturally wouldn't say anything. He smiled calmly and said, "Grandpa Cao, do you feel that this place isn't convenient and want to stay somewhere else?"
Cao Junxiong looked up again and smiled. "No need, that basement is not bad. I'll stay here."
None of the Cao Family's places were safe before everything was investigated. There was no place for the Cao Family in Beijing. That was why Grandpa Cao could only say that.
"How do you plan to deal with Chen Jianwei?" Ling Yun nodded and asked again.
Chen Jianwei was the Cao Family's irreconcilable enemy. Everyone in the Cao Family wanted to eat his flesh and drink his blood. Ling Yun naturally had to ask for Cao Junxiong's opinion.
Chen Jianwei's name seemed to have a special kind of magic. Cao Junxiong, Cao Xingchang, and Lu Qiongfang couldn't help but look away when Ling Yun mentioned it. They frowned at the same time, obviously trying their best to resist.
Resisting the feeling of submission to Chen Jianwei in their hearts.
"We'll talk about this after you come up with the formula," Cao Junxiong said with difficulty.
Chen Jianwei was the biggest enemy of their family, but they had no choice but to submit to him. This was a tragedy for the Cao Family.
How domineering was the Blood Clan? How heaven-defying was The Embrace? It was evident from this.
"The three of you have to keep a low profile and avoid the eyes and ears of the Chen Family. Pay attention to your safety. The Cao Family can't afford any more mishaps …"
Finally, Cao Junxiong gave them the advice that an elder should have. (To be continued.)
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