Chapter 113 (1/2)
”Increase the number of guards and carefully scrutinize the Ling, w.a.n.g and the Imperial Family’s every move. I want detailed reports of all of the three families; regardless of how big or small the matter, I want it to be reported! Yang Lei, bring a few elites to the capital and investigate the people who entered the Sky Bearing Empire in the recent half-month — especially those who came in from the south, pay careful attention to them! Yang Yun, quickly inform the NanGong family — report this matter to them clearly without missing a single detail out!”
Even when faced with such an abrupt disadvantage, in this instant, Yang KongQun showed how he was an outstanding talent of his generation, quickly calming himself down. The matter had already happened and people were already dead; thinking about the consequences of this matter is no longer important already. They could only face it calmly, no matter the result.
Yang KongQun was calm and unfl.u.s.tered, giving out orders like the river's water, flowing orderly without any chaos. The originally harried and chaotic Yang Family calmed down upon hearing his authoritative voice and saluted him after receiving their orders, rus.h.i.+ng out to complete the tasks.
Yang KongQun placed his hands behind his back as he gazed at the night sky — he could already foresee how the entire capital would be stirred up like a bowl of porridge because of his orders. This would cause a scenario where people jump at the slightest breeze or the cry of a crane, imagining every gra.s.s and tree as a soldier [1]. After so many years, the actual might of the Yang family's elites was now being brought to bear. While he knew that this move of his would draw more suspicion from the Imperial Family, he was already at his wit’s end.
The deployment of his elite troops was not to pursue the killer. The probability of actually being able to capture that cold-blooded killer right now was infinitely close to zero. The deployment was a sort of stance, a display to the NanGong family! It was a show put up for everyone under the heavens! Since your son has been murdered in my territory, no doubt you would be sad, but I’ll be angrier! I want to use the greatest strength at my disposal to solve this case in the fastest and fiercest way, without any neglect!
Furthermore, this also served as a sign to the NanGong family: Your son is already dead and it was not done by us! Since an ally of our Yang Family has met with an accident in our area, our family would definitely bring justice. Regardless of the consequences, our Yang Family would pour all our effort into this case. This is the att.i.tude we have towards this cooperation!
A pity, one careless move was all that was needed to throw the entire game away!
The only thing that was out of Yang KongQun’s calculations, and still remained unknown to him, was the fact that Ling Tian had long predicted his response. What sort of strength would Yang KongQun display, this was what Ling Tian was actually looking for, and also one of his main objective this time round.
An ”Enn~” sound was heard, as NanGong Yu was roused awake, her face full of visible tear tracks. Yang KongQun heaved a long sigh, and walked towards her slowly, his white beard swaying in the wind as he spoke, ”Niece NanGong, what’s happened cannot be changed, please restrain your grief for now. Should we help your esteemed older brother perform his last rites?” He had thought for a long while but was unable to come out with anything comforting to tell her. Facing this situation, addressing a close relative of the deceased, no amount of words would have any power. Helpless, the only thing he could say and do was to help the headless corpse conduct its last rites. They could not bury him yet, as NanGong Le would undoubtedly be buried only at his ancestral family ground.
With the a.s.sistance of a servant maid, NanGong Yu — with a face drained of all color 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 a person!” She then turned to address the guards beside her, ”Those who accompanied my Second Brother, are there any left alive?” Though her voice sounded weak and frail, it was bone-chillingly cold, carrying hints of killing intent.
”There are two of them, but they were seriously injured and are still unconscious. Family Head Yang has sent for people to attend to them. But due to the nature of the injuries, things do not look optimistic.” One of the guards bowed as he reported.
”Hurry and bring me over to take a look!” NanGong Yu then bowed weakly to Yang KongQun, ”This niece will take her leave.” Obviously, she was not willing to allow him to follow her, which obviously showed her suspicions.
Yang KongQun merely inclined his head slightly in response. Watching the vanis.h.i.+ng back view of NanGong Yu, his gaze was complex. Though the murder took place under his protection, the Yang Family would definitely not be absolved of blame. With the current state of things, one could only face it with a calm mind. He thought, ‘I’ve already sent the Yangs to investigate and arrest the killer. Though there might not be immediate results, I’ve already done all I could. If you NanGongs are unhappy or suspicious, to the point 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 yet?” Although she had already heard the gist of what happened from the surviving Yang family's guards, NanGong Yu still trusted her own subordinates more! How would she know if the Yang family's guards were just making excuses?
”Not yet, the two of them have similar injuries to most of the dead. Both of them were pierced through the chest by a sword stab. The killer was unbelievably ruthless and I’ve seldom seen one like that. If it wasn't for the fact that both of them were lucky, and the stab missed their heart by half an inch, they would have long been sent to the Underworld! Even as it is, the wound inflicted is still too serious. Hence I have no guarantee of saving them!” A physician stood there with his hands still dripping fresh blood as he respectfully replied.
”Alright, please excuse us for now.” After the crowd retreated, there was only the entourage from the NanGong family left.
”With the strength of just one man, and using the time needed to make a cup of tea to take care of the hundred-odd guards, he was actually completely uninjured! Hahaha…” NanGong Yu laughed out venomously as she continued, ”Four people on the journey and the three Young n.o.bles from the Yang Family are not even missing a strand of hair. But, my second brother somehow lost his head along the way! This is laughable, really amusing!” Her cold laughter echoed.
”Miss, what are your orders?” A guard beside her asked.
”Take out my life-saving Ginseng King and cut out a piece each for both of them!” NanGong Yu’s voice was as cold as an arctic tundra.
”To show compa.s.sion for us guards, we are already grateful beyond belief. But, that sort of rare spiritual medicine like the Ginseng King is priceless beyond compare. The two of them are too severely wounded; even with the medicine, it would only be in vain and this would waste the precious Ginseng King…” Another guard, that was standing by the side, said.
”The Ginseng King is a rare spiritual medicine that can prolong even the last breath of a dying man. Only then can we find out what happened from the mouths of the two. Follow my orders!” NanGong Yu urged.
”Yes, this servant will administer it right away!” Her right-hand man immediately withdrew an old jade box, taking out a piece of snow white ginseng. This was the very ginseng which NanGong TianLong had bestowed ti NanGong Yu. This ginseng, in fact, really had the ability to reverse a dying soul.