This is exactly why the Song Family has been able to stand out among the nearly hundred families today and qualify to compete for the position of Elder Council elder.
But right at this crucial moment, Seventh Brother had an incident. The reason for the incident was merely because a junior member of the family was killed, and the culprit came from a seemingly insignificant force.
He was all too familiar with this scene, so familiar that it couldn’t be more familiar.
The chubby old man’s face also changed, and he nervously looked at him, "Second Brother, do you mean someone is targeting our Song Family?"
"Don’t panic."
Seeing the few people looking towards him, the tall and thin old man understood that in the Song Family, everyone could panic, but not him. Because he was the backbone of the Song Family, any slight mistake and the giant ship of the Song Family would sink.
The other families hidden in the dark, like sharks smelling blood, would swarm and tear the Song Family apart.
"This is just the worst-case scenario. Even if things are indeed like this, there’s no need to panic. Our Song Family is not comparable to those other families. If they want to take us down, they better have the teeth for it."
"Second Brother is right!"
The chubby old man regained his previous violent demeanor, "If they dare to target our Song Family, I will risk my life to drag one of them down with me!"
Song Yuan, standing nearby, was scared out of his wits.
Could it be that the situation has gotten this dire?
An invisible net was closing in on the Song Family.
"The two ancestors are right. If that’s indeed the case, Lianfeng won’t hesitate to sacrifice his life, and will fight that hidden enemy to the end!" Song Lianfeng also gritted his teeth and said.
In his heart, he had long prioritized the safety of the family above himself. After all, he had benefited greatly from the family.
Just like Song Tian before, willing to sacrifice his life for the sake of the family.
But if it were someone of ordinary status or even no status at all in the Song Family, the result would be different.
"Hmm, it’s enough that you have this thought. Our nurturing of you has not been in vain." The tall and thin old man said, his brows filled with worry.
Now they were in the open, while the enemy was hidden.
If the two of them immediately went to the Jiangnan Martial Arts Association, it would most likely fall into the enemy’s trap, just as Lianfeng had said.
But doing nothing here wasn’t an option either?
First, the whereabouts of Seventh Brother were unknown. If they didn’t hurry to find him, it might be a corpse they find if they delayed too long.
Second, this incident had blown up and all the noble families in Yan Country were watching them. If they showed no action, they would become the laughing stock of the entire world.
Seeing the worries on the face of the tall and thin old man, Song Lianfeng proactively said, "Second Granduncle, Sixth Granduncle, if things are as Lianfeng suspects, then your actions are likely under the enemy’s surveillance. It would be better if I went to gather information first to see what’s really happening."
"This..."
The two old men exchanged a look, realizing there was some reasoning in his words.
After all, wasn’t Seventh Brother the one who fell into the enemy’s trap because he didn’t understand the situation clearly and was careless for a moment?
"Lianfeng, be careful."
The tall and thin old man advised, "If there’s indeed someone scheming against our Song Family, from the moment you leave, they will watch your every move. One mistake and your life could be in danger."
"Exactly."
The chubby old man also nodded.
"Thank you both for your concern. If that’s the case, Lianfeng would not want it any other way."
The two old men were stunned for a moment but quickly understood what he meant.
He intended to use himself as bait to draw out the hidden enemy!
"Good child."
The tall and thin old man was moved. With a flip of his hand, a black bead appeared in his palm.
"Second Brother, you mean?"
The chubby old man was also moved when he saw this.
Song Lianfeng realized something and looked at the bead in astonished breath.
Could it be that the Second Elder intended to give this wonder to him?
"This item is called the Thunder Pearl, containing immense energy. Once it explodes, it can level an area of several hundred meters. Even a Beast King-level Fierce Beast at the center of the blast would be obliterated."
"!!!"
Song Lianfeng’s eyes widened at these words.
Such a small bead had such tremendous power? Even a Beast King-level Fierce Beast could be effortlessly destroyed!
If there were ten or eight of these and they were thrown out together, wouldn’t even a Beast Emperor-level Fierce Beast be blown to death or severely injured?
The chubby old man seemed to read his thoughts and snorted, "Do you think it’s so easy to get this thing? Even your Second Granduncle only has this one Thunder Pearl."
"What? This, this..." Song Lianfeng shivered and quickly refused, "Second Granduncle, this is too precious. You should keep it for yourself."
"Take it if I say take it. Stop being so wishy-washy."
The tall and thin old man frowned, "You are the most talented in martial arts among the juniors of the Song Family. If we ever produce another Celestial Realm Martial Artist, it will undoubtedly be you. Now you’re going to gather information for us. As your elder, how can I sit by and do nothing? The Thunder Pearl is precious, but it’s not more precious than your life."
"Second Granduncle..."
Tears welled up in Song Lianfeng’s eyes in gratitude.
"Alright, stop crying. It’s unbecoming at your age. Quickly take it." The tall and thin old man reminded, "If you encounter an unbeatable enemy, just inject True Qi into it, remove the restriction, then throw it in the enemy’s direction and run. Remember, don’t stay around. Even if you’re on the outskirts, it’s dangerous."
"Yes, Lianfeng understands."
Song Lianfeng carefully accepted the Thunder Pearl.
"After using it, regardless of the outcome, don’t go back to check," the chubby old man added, "Anyone who forces you to use it is definitely not someone you can defeat. Just come back and report what happened to us. Understand? Don’t be overconfident."
"Yes, Sixth Granduncle!"
Song Lianfeng nodded repeatedly.
He knew that, despite Sixth Granduncle’s foul temper and tendency to scold, he still cared.
"Hmm, there’s no time to lose. Find out what’s happening as soon as possible," the tall and thin old man urged, "Be careful no matter what."
"Rest assured, the two of you. Lianfeng will not let you down and will get to the bottom of this."
Song Lianfeng bowed to the two of them and then headed to the exit with Song Yuan.
The space twisted for a moment, and the two of them disappeared into the Secret Realm.
"Second Brother, are you really entrusting this matter to Lianfeng alone?"
The chubby old man asked worriedly, "If someone is indeed plotting against our Song Family, Lianfeng might not be up to the task."
"Of course I know that."
The tall and thin old man squinted, "So, we will act as well, but not openly. We will operate in the shadows, with Lianfeng drawing their attention."
The chubby old man’s eyes lit up and he nodded repeatedly, "Second Brother is right. Hmph, that group better pray I don’t find out who they are. Otherwise, I won’t spare them!"
The tall and thin old man, however, wasn’t so optimistic.
Because he knew that those people wouldn’t act unless they were absolutely sure.
It was quite possible their current arrangements were also anticipated by the enemy.
But even so, he wouldn’t give up!