Chapter 1145: Are You Chen Tianlong?
"Hmm, alright, then you go out first. I have something to discuss with the young brother," said Pure Yang Daoist.
Xu Wei knew the Sect Leader wanted to learn about Chen Tianlong’s private matters, so he didn’t linger and quickly left. Chen Tianlong watched the fat man’s departing figure and felt a sense of confusion.
He wondered why the Sect Leader called only him among so many people.
"Young man, are you Chen Tianlong?"
Pure Yang Daoist’s voice brought Chen Tianlong back from his thoughts.
"Ah? Yes."
Chen Tianlong hesitated for a moment, then quickly responded.
"Do you know Fang Yan?"
Pure Yang Daoist had already investigated and found out that on the day at Qishan with the Black Alliance, Fang Yan appeared and injured his junior disciple, Sikong Jingyun, mostly due to Chen Tianlong’s presence.
"I know him, he’s my master," Chen Tianlong replied directly.
"So Vice President Fang is your master. No wonder you have accomplished so much at a young age. Haha, excellent," Pure Yang Daoist said, then suddenly changed his expression and asked, "Do you know Space-Time Shocking Clouds and Situ Feng?"
"This... Daoist, just go ahead and say what you want," Chen Tianlong smiled bitterly.
Talking about these two people, if Chen Tianlong claimed not to know them, it would be a lie; if he admitted knowing them, the atmosphere would change, as both had suffered at his hands.
"Haha, no need to be nervous. I wanted to say these two are top-notch experts in our Celestial Pill Sect, yet Young Master Chen Tianlong managed to defeat them, quite impressive." Pure Yang Daoist’s response left Chen Tianlong’s jaw dropped; this old man’s thoughts were indeed hard to fathom.
At this moment, apart from a bitter smile, there was still a bitter smile left for Chen Tianlong.
After learning what he wanted to know, Pure Yang Daoist didn’t delay further, realizing that Chen Tianlong needed to rest after a day of exhaustion.
"Sect Leader, if there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave," Chen Tianlong smiled.
"Alright, I’ve already instructed Master Xu to prepare a guest room and meals for you. You can eat once you return."
"Thank you, Sect Leader."
"Actually, my name is Pure Yang Daoist, if you don’t mind, you can simply call me Daoist, haha."
Pure Yang Daoist felt he should maintain a good relationship with Chen Tianlong, as he was a rare talent; even Situ Feng, such a formidable opponent, was gravely injured by him. If he joined, the Celestial Pill Sect would gain a formidable general.
After Chen Tianlong left, Pure Yang Daoist watched the young man with an immortal bone and breathed deeply, "It seems the Celestial Pill Sect is about to become lively again."
Lin Wushuang lay in her room for a while, feeling bored, then walked to the window to look outside, finding it still bright. After some consideration, she decided to go out and take a walk.
Just as she was about to open the door, she heard a knock.
"Who is it?" Lin Wushuang asked cautiously.
"Haha, it’s me, Chen Tianlong."
A familiar and joyful voice came from outside the door, and Lin Wushuang instantly beamed with delight; she had been feeling very cheerful lately, especially upon seeing Chen Tianlong.
"Chen Tianlong, you’ve returned?" Lin Wushuang said while opening the door.
After exchanging smiles, Chen Tianlong took Lin Wushuang’s hand and headed outside. Having just eaten and feeling bored, he wanted to take a walk with Lin Wushuang as an after-dinner stroll.
The Sect Leader’s Mansion was picturesque, with a slanting sun hanging on the horizon. The two sat beside the gazebo, with Lin Wushuang snuggling like a small bird into Chen Tianlong’s embrace, sweetly gazing towards the sunset.
"It would be wonderful if it could always be like this!" This was Lin Wushuang’s only wish at the moment.
"Haha, in a few years, once we graduate, I’ll take you somewhere quiet, and we’ll get married and have children." This was the only promise Chen Tianlong could offer Lin Wushuang.
"Really? Haha, that’s great, I really wish for such a day to come."
Lin Wushuang was overjoyed; she awaited such beautiful times every day.
Suddenly, a hurried shout disrupted the beautiful and quiet evening.
"Not good, murder, not good, Sect Leader..."
A servant ran in from outside the Sect Leader’s Mansion, shouting all the way.
Since Chen Tianlong left, Pure Yang Daoist hadn’t returned to his room, pondering why Chen Tianlong had such an immortal bone, his decades of cultivation couldn’t match the strong immortal Qi emanating from Chen Tianlong.
Lost in thought, he heard the shouting outside and frowned, stepping out.
"Sect Leader, something terrible has happened."
The servant was Vice Sect Leader Du Fei’s housekeeper, who often came to the Outer Sect Leader’s Mansion, somewhat of a significant figure, thus the guards didn’t dare to stop him.
Du Fei, what sort of person was he?
Though a Vice Sect Leader, he lacked power, his ability was ordinary, only reaching six stars in Celestial Dao.
"Housekeeper Cao, why are you yelling? Can’t you calmly tell me what’s going on?" Although Pure Yang Daoist was composed, he was slightly angry seeing him act recklessly.
"No, Sect Leader, something serious has happened."
Housekeeper Cao said almost crying.
"What happened then, what’s the matter?" With his sharp observation, Pure Yang Daoist noticed Housekeeper Cao’s expression seemed to indicate something major occurred and asked with concern.
"Sect Leader, ...wuwu..."
Housekeeper Cao tried to speak but burst into tears.
"What the heck, why is a grown man crying?"
Pure Yang Daoist was startled by Housekeeper Cao’s sudden behavior.
"Sect Leader, Vice Sect Leader Du, he’s dead." Housekeeper Cao finally said after hesitating for a long time.
"What! Vice Sect Leader Du is dead? What happened?" Pure Yang Daoist’s eyes widened in shock. Vice Sect Leader Du’s usual kind demeanor didn’t seem to provoke anyone.
"I don’t know; at dusk when everyone was about to dine, Madam called him several times without a response. When she opened the door, she saw him with his throat slashed, and blood was everywhere."
Housekeeper Cao spoke sorrowfully.
"Throat slashed?"
Pure Yang Daoist frowned. Such an act demonstrated heartless brutality; typically, throat-slashing indicates someone close. Could it be...?
Pure Yang Daoist quickly dismissed the thought, reasoning how a wife and children could possibly harm their family. Unable to consider other possibilities, he decided to go check the situation.
"Housekeeper Cao, lead us there to see. Talking like this won’t clarify anything," Pure Yang Daoist said calmly, displaying the demeanor of a leader.
As Pure Yang Daoist approached the mansion gate, many people arrived on both sides: Chen Tianlong, Lin Wushuang, five Little Ladies, Cheng Qianjin and Master Mie Wo, Yang Fan, Wu Guangzu, followed by Xiao Jianteng and a few others.
Initially, Chen Tianlong didn’t plan to join the commotion, but upon seeing Cheng Qianjin and the others heading there, he felt it odd not to go himself.
"Sect Leader, let’s go see too," Master Mie Wo said.
Though a bit concerned, Pure Yang Daoist thought more people might bring diverse perspectives and knowledge, potentially aiding the investigation.
"Alright, come along with me to check it out then."
Pure Yang Daoist nodded in agreement.