THE LING TIAN LEGEND
episode 113

Increase the number of guards and watch closely every move of Ling, Wang, and the Imperial Family. I want detailed reports from all three families; regardless of how big or small the issue is, I want it reported! Yang Lei, bring some elites to the capital and investigate the people who entered the Sky Bearing Empire in the last half month — especially those who came from the south, pay close attention! Yang Yun, quickly tell the NanGong family — report this matter to them clearly without missing a single detail! ”

Even when faced with such a sudden loss, at this moment, Yang Kong Qun showed how he was the outstanding talent of his generation, quickly calming himself down. The problem is already happening and people are dead; thinking about the consequences of this problem is no longer important. They could only deal with it calmly, no matter the outcome.

Yang Kong Qun was calm and not bewildered, giving orders like river water, flowing in order without chaos. The Yang Family who was originally in a hurry and chaotic became calm after hearing his authoritative voice and saluted after receiving their orders, rushing out to finish the task.

Yang Kong Qun placed his hands behind his back as he stared at the night sky — he could already see how the entire capital would be stirred like a bowl of porridge due to his orders. This would lead to a scenario where people jump on the breeze or the cry of a stork, imagining every grass and tree as a soldier [1]. After so many years, the true strength of the Yang family elite was now brought to bear. While he knew that this move of his would attract more suspicion from the Imperial Family, he was already out of his mind.

The deployment of his elite troops was not to pursue the killer. The probability of actually being able to catch that cold-blooded killer was now very close to zero. The spread is a kind of attitude, a look for the NanGong family! It was a show prepared for everyone under the heavens! Since your son has been murdered in my territory, no doubt you will be saddened, but I will be even more furious! I want to use the greatest strength I have to solve this case in the quickest and toughest way possible, without neglecting anything!

Furthermore, this is also a sign for the NanGong family: Your son is dead and it was not done by us! Since our Yang Family allies had an accident in our area, our family will definitely bring justice. Regardless of the consequences, our Yang Family will devote all our efforts into this case. This is the attitude we have towards this cooperation!

Too bad, just one careless move was required to throw the entire game away!

The only thing that came out of Yang Kong Qun's calculations, and still remained unknown to him, was the fact that Ling Tian had long predicted his response. What kind of strength would Yang KongQun display, this was what Ling Tian was actually looking for, and was also one of his main goals this time around.

The voice of “Enn~” rang out, the moment NanGong Yu woke up, his face was filled with visible traces of tears. Yang KongQun let out a long sigh, and walking towards him slowly, his white beard swayed in the wind as he spoke, “Nephew NanGong, what happened is irreversible, please bear your sorrow for now. Should we help your esteemed elder brother perform his final rites? He had been thinking for a long time but was unable to come out with something comforting to tell her. Faced with this situation, speaking to close relatives of the deceased, no words had any power. Helpless, the only thing he could say and do was to help the headless corpse perform its final ritual. They had not been able to bury him, as NanGong Le would definitely be buried only in his ancestral ground.

With the help of a servant, NanGong Yu — with a deathly pale face of all colors and blood — stood up slowly and said, “Thank you Family Head Yang for your concern. If I do not take revenge for this, I swear that I am not fit to be human!” He then turned to speak to the guards beside him, “Those accompanying my Second Brother, are there any still alive?” Although his voice sounded weak and fragile, his voice was extremely cold, carrying hints of killing intent.

“There were two of them, but they were seriously injured and still unconscious. The head of the Yang Family had sent people to take care of them. But due to the nature of the injury, things do not look optimistic.” One of the guards bowed as he reported.

“Quick and take me to see it!” NanGong Yu then bowed weakly at Yang KongQun, “This nephew will take him away.” Clearly, he was unwilling to let her follow him, which clearly showed his suspicion.

Yang Kong Qun only slightly tilted his head in response. Watching NanGong Yu's missing back view, his gaze was complex. Even though the murder took place under his protection, the Yang Family would definitely not be freed from the blame. With the current state, one could only deal with it with a calm mind. He thought, ‘I've sent Yangs to investigate and catch the killer. While there may not be immediate results, I've done everything I can. If you NanGong is unhappy or suspicious, to the extent that you want to sever all ties with me, My Yang Family is actually not afraid of your NanGong family!’

“How is it? Are they awake?” Although he had already heard the gist of what happened from the surviving Yang family guards, NanGong Yu still trusted his own subordinates more! How did he know if the family guards were just making excuses?

“Not yet, they both had wounds similar to most of the dead. Both of them were pierced in the chest by the sword thrust. The killer is incredibly ruthless and I rarely see anything like it. If not for the two of them being lucky, and that prick hitting their heart by half an inch, they would have long since been sent to the Underworld! Even so, the injuries inflicted were still too serious. I have no guarantee to save them! ” A doctor stood there with his hands still dripping fresh blood as he replied respectfully.

“Alright, please excuse me for now.” After the crowd retreated, there was only the entourage from the NanGong family left.

“With the strength of just one person, and using the time it took to make a cup of tea to guard hundreds of guards, he was actually completely unharmed! Hahaha ..” NanGong Yu laughed out loud as he continued, “Four people on the way and three Young Nobles from the Yang Family did not even lose a single hair. But, my second brother somehow lost his mind along the way! It's laughable, really funny!” The cold laughter echoed.

“Nona, what is your order?” A guard beside him asked.

“Take out the Ginseng King who saved my life and cut each one for the two of them!” NanGong Yu's voice was as cold as an Arctic tundra.

“To show mercy to us guards, we've been grateful beyond belief. But, a rare spiritual medicine like the Ginseng King was priceless. Both of them were injured too badly; even with medicine, it would only be for naught and this would waste the precious Ginseng King.” Another guard, who was standing at the side, said.

“King Ginseng is a rare spiritual medicine that can extend even the last breath of a dying person. Only then can we find out what happened from the mouths of the two. Follow my orders!” NanGong Yu urged.

The guard took out a blade made of jade and carefully sliced two pieces, each stuffing one into the mouth of the dying guard. He then stepped back to wait for the result.

All were silent, as they waited for the rain to fall!

It felt like an instant, yet forever, when a low moan suddenly pierced through the ears of the crowd. On the sofa, one of the mortally wounded guards seemed to have opened his eyelids. As he looked at NanGong Yu beside him, the dying embers of fire in his lamp suddenly brightened!

NanGong Yu felt a tremor in his heart as he bowed, “Li Gang, can you hear me? I have something to ask!”

A blood gurgling sound came from Li Gang's throat, his breathing panting like a breaking wave. Every time he took a breath, it took a bit of strength. However, his eyes looked at NanGong Yu resolutely, panic, anxiety, sadness, and anger rushed out profusely; it seemed like he wanted to say something, but he could not speak. This caused his body to tremble even harder.

Light flashed in NanGong Yu's eyes and he followed his ears to his mouth as he said, “Li Gang, what do you want to say? Rest assured, there is only our family in this room, you can talk easily.”

Li Gang's mouth opened and closed, but no sound came out of it. Finally, with the sound of ‘gulu’, a mouth of fresh blood flowed out along with some blood clots from his mouth. Her voice, meek and soft beyond expectation, sounded, “...Miss..”.

NanGong Yu's expression stiffened, “I listened.”

Li Gang's voice sounded like a candle blowing in the wind, almost extinguished. But that feeble voice, when transmitted to NanGong Yu's ears, was like a thunderstorm on a clear day!

“...the killer... is, ..is Yang Family... people from Yang Family. This is because... plan... that Master has... for the Ling Family... Miss... you.... you....” The voice became softer and softer, and with the final gulp of his throat, Li Gang took his last breath, his eyes still wide open in anger and frustration as he died!

Although the Ginseng King was a miracle medicine, allowing the dying guards to have a few more seconds in life, it was not the Immortal Pellet that Turned on Souls and Li Gang still died in the end.

However, the words he spoke before his death had content that could overturn heaven and earth!

NanGong Yu stood up slowly with both hands clenched, as if he could not contain his anger and hatred anymore!

It was unknown why, but the originally insane NanGong Yu suddenly regained his composure all of a sudden! At that moment, his near-eruption suddenly cooled back — of the cold he let out was comparable to the freezing temperature. The crowd all felt anxious.

NanGong Yu's beautiful face looked as if it was carved from ice, the killing intent in his eyes seemed to freeze into reality.

Beside him, another heavily injured guard seemed to still be caught in unconsciousness. He began to hyperventilate, his body twitching in response. It seemed like he inhaled less and exhaled more.

NanGong Yu hesitated for a moment; then suddenly, his expression turned cold as he turned his body and extended his right hand. With a little power and sound ‘kacha’, the guard's neck was broken by him. He died before he could even say a word.

Looking at the confused expression of the others, NanGong Yu took out a snow-white silk scarf from his chest and wiped his hands casually as he spoke, “If the Yang Family knew that we had found out their tactics, it will be the case, I was worried that we would. All ended up in an unmarked tombstone in the Sky Bearing Empire. This person had been seriously injured and did not have much time left. We can't afford to take this risk.

His jade hand flicked and the snow-white scarf floated downwards, gently covering the eyes of the unjustly dead guard.

[1] – To panic at the slightest movement, and treat everyone like an enemy.