Chapter 256 (1/2)
Chapter 256: Testing Heavenly Moon
He had just met a mysterious expert at the entrance of the Smoky Thea Tower. Furthermore, there was the appearance of the Blood Slaughter Pavilion and a mysterious power like Qian ShuiRou had actually appeared in the city without any trace. For all of them to appear in Sky Bearing at the same time, Ling Tian wouldn't believe that there wasn’t a scheme behind it! At such a time when the storms were brewing, all the various powers were already within Ling Tian’s calculations and plans. However, the true problem was the fact that Ling Tian never noticed the entry of this mysterious power! Of the many experts who entered Sky Bearing, only Ye BaiFei walked into the city openly while the rest of them had entered without a single trace! Could there be other organizations concealing themselves within Sky Bearing? How could there be no news at all!
There weren’t many organizations that could escape completely from Ling Tian’s information net in Sky Bearing. Apart from the Yang Family, the only other party would be the imperial family! The Yang Family had suffered from a huge setback recently with their ability to hide information being crippled as well. As such, Qian ShuiRou was probably under the protection of the imperial family! This sudden news had set off alarm bells in Ling Tian head! Ling Tian could feel that great danger was approaching!
I am called Ling Tian, and I will rule the world! Why would I be bothered by the changing winds and storms? Let the winds and storms be even more ferocious!
Following a wave of fragrance, Ling Chen walked into the room elegantly and sat down beside Ling Tian, nodding her head towards him.
Ling Tian let out a heave of relief and looked towards Gu XiYan with a frown. He then said slowly, ”Tower Master Gu, I am extremely dissatisfied with regards to this matter!” Ling Tian’s words were chilly as his finger tapped the table lightly. The ‘ta-ta’ sound which was produced seemed to be knocking right in the depths of Gu XiYan’s heart, ”I should have received news about this from the start but you didn't mention it at all! Furthermore, you should be the most familiar with the men from all the Great Families, but you also didn't mention anything about that! What does this mean?”
Ling Tian’s sharp gaze pierced right into Gu XiYan’s soul as he continued, ”You have not treated me like your real master yet! You still want to rely on your own Smoky Thea Tower!”
”This can’t be done. I will definitely fulfill any promises that I make, but I am also extremely concerned about discipline. You should be clear about how I will treat someone who takes me lightly. If you are not dedicated to me, how can I be at ease? In other words, what would you do if you were me?!” Ling Tian looked at Gu XiYan with a knife-like gaze and said coldly.
Gu XiYan was shocked as she broke out into a cold sweat immediately! Dropping to the floor on her knees, her whole body began to tremble. In truth, she was not concerned about her own life but Ling Tian had already become the only hope for her ShangGuan Family to regain their former glory. If they were to lose Ling Tian’s support, the ShangGuan Family would never have the chance to s.h.i.+ne again! In fact, the day of their destruction might be right before their very eyes. While the Ling Family was secretive about their cleansing mission a few days ago, the sheer number of people who died made it something impossible to be kept a complete secret.
”Young n.o.ble, I… this s.l.u.t deserves to die!” Gu XiYan’s face was pale as she stuttered!
Ling Tian glared at her coldly for a long while before saying, ”Get up. I don’t want something like this to happen again!”
”Thank you young n.o.ble for your magnanimity! This will not happen again.” Gu XiYan stood up with sweat still rolling down her face. From Ling Tian’s previous tone, she could already hear Ling Tian’s determination to get rid of the Smoky Thea Tower. The majestic aura previously e
manated by Ling Tian left a lingering fear in her heart!
Just like what Ling Tian had said, if she were to place herself in Ling Tian’s shoes, she certainly wouldn't let herself off easy!
Ling Tian sipped on his tea and said calmly, ”The ShangGuan Family suffered for so many years and bitterly survived through many difficult times. I believe that the Smoky Thea Tower is not your only property right? I want to hear the truth! Of course, you have the right to remain silent!” The only reason why Ling Tian acted so domineeringly before this was to ask this question. He knew that Gu XiYan would definitely have some lifesaving trump cards in her hands! After Gu XiYan ran the Smoky Thea Tower for so many years, she had close ties with many of the government officials. If Gu XiYan were to say that she never planted any spies into those families, Ling Tian would have serious doubts about her abilities. At this moment, Gu XiYan’s hidden trump card was a critical factor which Ling Tian needed!
Gu XiYan began to sweat again, ”This subordinate deserves to die as I didn't have the opportunity to report it to young n.o.ble. I do indeed…”
Ling Tian waved his hands and interrupted her, ”That’s your business and I don’t want to know. I only want to tell you to rely on all your strength to get some information that I am unable to get. Do you understand what kind of information I am referring to?”
A confident glow could be seen in Gu XiYan’s eyes as she said, ”This subordinate understands! I will definitely give young n.o.ble a satisfied response!”
Ling Tian waved his hands and said, ”Go. I will give you the way to contact me and you have to update me at the earliest possible time. Do you understand?”
After a loud commotion sounded from the outside, it suddenly became silent as a poetic voice sounded,
”Spiritual energy of the ancient’s congeal,
Tender and violent without any basis.
Unceasing ripples on the still waters,
Swinging bamboo trees clamoring without complaint.
This little one crafted this out of a moment of inspiration from the morning breeze. I hope all of you will give me your opinions.”
This poem was describing the ‘wind’ of nature but yet was able to do so without using the word ‘wind’ in it at all. At the same time, the poem had an elegance ingrained within it. As Ling Tian, Ling Chen and Yu BingYan recited the poem in their heads, they felt as though while it was a decent piece, it was still lacking in meaning. It was definitely no more than a dream for him to win the spot of number one talent.
Indeed, an old scholar said with a frown, ”While this little brother here is able to describe the wind beautifully, it seems as though there is a second half to this poem. I wonder if you can let us enjoy the whole poem?”
That young man’s face turned red as he bowed, ”This student had a flash of inspiration and only received these four phrases. After thinking about it for a long while, I was unable to come up with the second half. I am extremely guilty.”
That old scholar nodded his head and responded with an ‘oh’ before remaining silent. Following which, a few other students began to recite their delighted works and looked towards the judges with an expectant gaze. However, they all returned back to their places with a red face without fail.
A soft cough could then be heard from the Extreme Joy Pavilion and XiMen Qing walked out with his folding fan. With a look of disdain, he casually glanced at Ling Tian. As Ling Tian saw that, he chuckled and whispered to the two ladies beside him, ”This fellow is here to show off again. I really admire that thick skin of his. How does he have the face to come out here again after being so thoroughly embarra.s.sed previously?!”
Yu BingYan let out a smile and said, ”Brother Tian, when are you going up to compose a poem? This little sister is looking forward to your masterpiece!”
Ling Tian smiled slightly and pinched onto her nose lightly, ”My dear talented lady, what about you? When are you going up? This brother here is also waiting for your masterpiece!”
With her nose being pinched, Yu BingYan was unable to say a thing, quickly swatting off Ling Tian’s finger before pouting in frustration. Ling Chen then placed her arms around Yu BingYan’s shoulders and glared at Ling Tian, ”Young n.o.ble isn’t allowed to bully her.”
Ling Tian laughed and stroked Ling Chen on the face gently. Then, he whispered to her, ”My Chen’er is the best and I will not bully Yan’er already. I will only bully you. I will definitely bully you well at night.” As he said that, he let out an odd laugh.
Ling Chen’s face was completely red, glaring at Ling Tian with a fierce gaze. However, the look in her eyes had betrayed her thoughts. The expectant gaze could be seen in those beautiful eyes of hers.
By the side, XiMen Qing said with a mellow voice, ”In this majestic meeting, I had specially…”
Before he got to finish his sentence, someone else had begun shouting, ”Let me, let me! It’s my turn now.” Everyone held their breaths and looked towards the voice together. After being interrupted, XiMen Qing also looked over with a depressed look. It turns out, the voice sounded from the Yu Family’s Heavenly Dream Chamber.
Following which, another voice sounded, ”Why should it be you? It is my turn now.” Following which, a commotion could be heard.
A young teen dressed in scholarly robes then jumped out with a bright smile, ”I made a poem…” Before he got to complete his sentence, he was dragged in by another teen, ”I already said that it was my turn! Why are you going before me?” Following which, the sounds of quarreling became louder as more people joined in the argument. Following which, the sounds of them fighting could then be heard!