Exploding God

Chapter 1149 Changing Course

Lin Qiguang, Lin Yunxue's uncle.

It is known as the "Tiger of the Lin Family" in Shanghai Fortress and even in more than ten surrounding free cities.

Lu Ze had never met Lin Qiguang, but he believed that Lin Qiguang had seen him. When he was on a date with Lin Yunxue at the Shencheng Fortress, the bionic drone disguised as a bird was most likely Lin Qiguang's.

He had glanced at her from afar then, and he believed the other person would surely see it.

Lu Ze didn't take the spying incident to heart. Under normal circumstances, he and Lin Yunxue should meet each other sometime in the future.

But fate played a trick on me, and I actually heard that familiar name here.

As for the possibility that this Lin Qiguang is not the same Lin Qiguang?

With the same name, the same work style, and similar expected capabilities, the possibility that they are not the same person is almost zero.

Lu Ze's eyes remained calm, but his mind swiftly connected all the clues.

……

There is currently only one known way to enter the Mist Plains—the Dragon Pendant Eight Towns Prison.

The fact that Lin Qiguang was able to appear here makes his relationship with the Tantai family quite obvious.

Lin Yunxue once said that this uncle, who often traveled far away, most likely came to Wuyuan Continent during the time he disappeared, and he must have done so quite a few times.

Otherwise, the Tantai family would not have sent Tantai Zang, a direct descendant, out of Wuyuan Continent.

In a sense, Lin Qiguang was once the spokesperson for the Tantai family.

Why do I say "once"?

Because Lin Qiguang disappeared when Tantai Zang acted recklessly, without warning or protecting him, leaving Tantai Zang directly in the Shencheng Fortress, and without any rescue when the other party escaped.

Therefore, even if I don't kill Tantai Zang, judging from Lin Qiguang's behavior, it's unlikely that he will let Tantai Zang go back alive; it's highly probable that he will be double-crossed.

"He's quite an interesting person."

Lu Ze chuckled, somewhat understanding the origin of the nickname "Tiger of the Lin Clan".

When Song Tianhua heard the soft laugh, he thought Lu Ze was just expressing his feelings, but little did he know that the person in front of him had already revealed most of the truth in just a few words.

"Mr. Lu, the Zhao family... there are still quite a few of them..."

Song Tianhua's words were extremely subtle and tactful, carefully chosen to avoid any unnecessary misunderstanding. He simply hoped that Mr. Lu would understand the subtext—"The Zhao family's foundation is still very deep. Even if we could defeat them, it would be a troublesome matter. Senior, you must really dislike troublesome things."

"Elder Song, there is no need to worry. It is just a common sentiment."

Lu Ze chuckled lightly, signaling Song Tianhua to relax.

Adults must take responsibility for their choices. Whether Lin Qiguang lives or dies, since he chose to appear in such a high-profile manner, he must naturally bear the corresponding consequences.

Aside from those he truly cares about, Lu Ze has no interest in changing other people's fates.

Song Tianhua finally breathed a sigh of relief, and his face relaxed. After saying something to Lu Ze, he went straight into the construction site to personally direct the many workers present.

Amidst the towering trees, a lively atmosphere prevailed.

Lu Ze stood with his hands behind his back, then turned to Zhang Xinghuo and said, "Time flies, don't waste a single second."

The girl responded and quickly averted her gaze, calming herself. But seeing Lu Ze still standing there, she muttered in confusion, "Doesn't Master need to cultivate?"

"Every step I take, every breath I take, is a form of spiritual practice. Don't be overly ambitious." Lu Ze said calmly, his hands behind his back.

The girl pouted, made a face, and quickly closed her eyes before Lu Ze could turn around.

Hmph, you can't get angry at your master's words, or you'll get so angry that you'll despair.

……

Zhao Luanyan, who was rushing to Longyang Fort, was furious when he heard that Lin Qiguang had killed six Zhao family experts during his escape. However, he did not show it because of his dignified image.

But when he heard that the Grand Elder Tantai Zhongyi had led a team to accompany him and that they were even faster than him because they were riding flying birds, he could no longer suppress his anger.

"What is the Tantai family up to? Are they even more eager to go to the Zhao family than I am?"

"Do you think my Zhao family has no face?"

With a cold expression, Zhao Luanyan dialed Tantai Zhongyi's number and said, "Why is the Grand Elder in such a hurry to go to Longyang Fortress? He's even faster than me. Don't blame the Zhao family for not being hospitable when the time comes."

The voice had no intonation, yet it was utterly impolite.

"Brother Zhao, you're overthinking it. The Mirror Heart Jade that my Tantai family lost has appeared at Jingyang Mountain. It seems that the missing patrolman of my Tantai family is also related to this person."

Elder Tantai's calm voice came through the communicator, startling Zhao Luanyan.

Is that Lin Qiguang guy crazy?

At the same time, provoking both the Tantai and Zhao families would only lead to certain death in Wuyuan Continent.

"In that case, please proceed! However, I, Zhao, cannot travel with the Grand Elder."

"It's alright, we'll meet at Longyang Fortress."

The two ended the less-than-pleasant call.

On the other end of the communication, Tantai Zhongyi's eyesight was not very good, and the Zhao family had no right to know about the relationship between Lin Qiguang and the Tantai family.

He had to catch Lin Qiguang before the Zhao family.

Whether it was news of Tantai Cang or news of the missing patrol envoy Jin Rong, Tantai Zhongyi believed that Lin Qiguang must know something.

Once it is confirmed that Lin Qiguang was involved in these processes, he will make sure that the other party suffers a fate worse than death!

Just then, a subordinate came to report, "Yan Wenchang has sent a letter saying that he has left Guangxi Ancient Land and has something to report to the Grand Elder."

"He messed things up, and he's quite something to have dragged this out until now. But he's misplaced his bravado. Let him go to the Tantai residence to admit his guilt... Wait, where is he now?" Tantai Zhongyi frowned slightly, his expression indifferent.

"Just entered Haining County." The attendant replied with a place name. It was a large county town adjacent to Changrong County, with convenient transportation.

Tantai Zhongyi narrowed his eyes and replied coldly, "Fine, let him wait in Xichi Town."

Xichi Town is a relatively large town under the jurisdiction of Changrong County, with particularly prosperous trade routes. Most importantly, it is located 120 kilometers ahead of their team, which is only a 40-minute journey at the current flight speed of the Giant Eagle team.

"Yes," the attendant replied.

……

Xichi Town, a large town that prospered because of merchants, has a quaint courtyard covering six acres in the northern part of the area near the river wharf. The courtyard is decorated with carved beams and painted rafters, and has winding paths leading to secluded spots.

This is one of the properties of the Tantai family. Normally, all the prominent families in Haining County consider it an honor to enter it. If they can meet the senior elders of the Tantai family, they can boast about it for a whole year.

Today, this huge courtyard only received one person—Yan Wenchang, the second steward of the Yan family.

Normally, Yan Wenchang would have been beaming with joy, but today he was clearly preoccupied. From the moment he entered the reception room, his eyes were fixed on the ground, and he paced back and forth.

Suddenly, Yan Wenchang looked up.

A shadow drifted across the sky, and a loud eagle's cry announced the arrival of the Tantai family's main force.

A ripple spreads straight from the sky to the courtyard, and the clouds scatter into steps. A person walks down from the sky with their hands behind their back.

The peddlers, laborers, and martial artists in Xichi Town all looked up, staring at the figure with awe.

Only the important figures of the Tantai family could possess such a sight and style. It's just unknown whether it was a retainer or a patrol envoy.

Who could have known that the figure descending from the sky with his hands behind his back was actually the pinnacle of martial arts in this world, the Grand Elder of the five great families, whom no one dared to defy or disrespect—Tantai Zhongyi!

"Elder!"

When Yan Wenchang saw the figure land in an instant and appear before him, he instinctively knelt on one knee and bowed his head deeply.

He could hold his head high in front of others, but he couldn't act that way in front of the Grand Elder. Only when his cultivation level increased did he understand just how terrifying the Grand Elder's strength was!

After Tantai Zhongyi landed, the elders of the Tantai family also landed one after another, and all of them stared at Yan Wenchang with unfriendly eyes.

This person is the one who delayed the entire team's journey!

"Go to the top of Bijia Mountain to confess your sins afterward. Tell me everything that you have to see me today." Tantai Zhongyi stood in front of Yan Wenchang, looking down at him indifferently.

"yes!"

As he spoke of what happened next, his eyes were filled with excitement, because he had witnessed firsthand the scene of the millennia-old resentment in the burial ground being completely swept away, and he had also personally felt the terrifying aura in the depths of the forbidden area gradually fading away. His only regret was that he did not dare to truly cross the burial ground and enter its deepest part. He spent two more days there meditating and became the last person from the Yan family guard to leave the valley.

When Yan Wenchang spoke of the later events, his tone became incredibly excited. As the leader of the vassal family, he sent batch after batch of sacrificial victims to the burial ground, all for the purpose of ensuring the continuation of the race.

Now that the hidden danger seems to have been eliminated... he has reason to believe that the Grand Elder, who takes it upon himself to take responsibility for the world of Kirihara Riku, will also be encouraged by this.

However, when he looked up, he saw Tantai Zhongyi, who remained expressionless.

Yan Wenchang gritted his teeth. Even when out of the sight of the Tantai family, he was a first-rate hero. A surge of pride within him emboldened him to speak:

"Elder, the Song family must have seized this opportunity to curry favor with that senior and gain the upper hand! I believe our Tantai family cannot waste this chance; time waits for no one, Elder!"

Heaven and earth bear witness; these are Yan Wenchang's heartfelt words.

But who could have imagined that no sooner had he finished speaking than a sneer rang out. A thin, dark-skinned old man in a cloth robe stepped forward, standing before Yan Wenchang and mercilessly mocking him: "Steward Yan, you should know your place. With the Grand Elder before you, do you even have the right to speak? Moreover, the Tantai family is the Tantai family, and the Yan family is the Yan family. Don't overstep your bounds!"

Every word was sarcastic, and Yan Wenchang's expression immediately changed upon hearing this.

Every word he said was implied to be that Yan Wenchang was nothing more than a dog of the Tantai family.

"Fourth Elder..."

"Shut up and listen to the Elder's orders!" the dark-skinned, thin old man shouted sternly.

"Yes." Yan Wenchang lowered his head again, trying his best to suppress his anger to the deepest part of his eyes.

Tantai Zhongyi, who had been observing coldly, suddenly spoke up: "Where did you find this 'senior'?"

The word "senior" truly carries a mocking tone.

Yan Wenchang felt as if he had been stabbed in the heart again; he felt that he might have been too idealistic.

"...Chongma Town".

Chongma Town?

The word that had just flashed through Tantai Zhongyi's mind not long ago.

Luofeng Mountain, Chongma Town, Tantai Mingze, Huangjin Wuwei...