41 Shaking The Capital (2/2)
Faced with no other options, Tang Wan Li could only place his hopes on his grandsons instead. This time around, his hopes seemed to be well worth it as a few of his grandsons had shown promising talent. With the exception of the eldest grandson, Tang Yuan who preferred business to martial arts, his other three grandsons highly respected the value of Xuan Qi cultivation and worked arduously in regards to Xuan Qi cultivation.
This allowed the old Tang Wan Li to feel relieved. He believed that one of his grandsons would be able to step upon the Earth Xuan rank within ten years’ time. As for himself, he was positive that he could continue on for another ten more years.
He believed that the positive effect of using the Xuan Core on his grandson would surpass the effect of using it on his son. As long as everything proceeded smoothly, Tang Family would not face any problems from the royal court or outside for a whole century.
How could he have foreseen that after waiting for so many years, after enduring thousands of bitter hardships to gather the necessary herbs, after his grandsons had already succeeded in breaking through to the Silver Xuan rank, possibly requiring only a few more years before meeting the necessary requirements, the most critical item ended up being stolen!
At this moment, Tang Yuan was in the middle of venting his own anger. Clutching one and a half million worth in silver bills, he grabbed onto Meng Hai Zou’s collar, insisting on redeeming the sword and accompaniment jade. How was Meng Hai Zou to produce them? All he could do was bow profusely and bootlick endlessly, his face dripping with sweat.
Feeling helpless at his own predicament, Tang Wan Li issued the command to return home. Feeling irritable and filled with only the thought of reaching home, he lashed out a kick at Tang Yuan who was still ranting non-stop.
Before leaving, Tang Yuan hollered at them. If they were unable to produce the precious sword and accompaniment jade in three days’ time, then he would go forward and report it directly to His Majesty, the Emperor. Those words caused Meng Hai Zou lose control of his bowels.
Of course, each word he said came at a price, for each word he said, Tang Wan Li gave him two vicious kicks, causing his buttocks to roll around.
After hurrying home urgently, Tang Wan Li erupted with anger again. He had every one of the Tang Family’s elite house guards sent out, openly and wantonly searching all corners! As for those sixteen men who were killed trying to escape from the Tang Residence and the six corpses found on the streets, he had them well preserved. In addition to finding people to identify the bodies, he also had their images drawn out and handed over to the Ministry of Justice. Through the Ministry of Justice, he offered a reward of one hundred thousand silver Liangs for any knowledge of these people!
As for the few escaped servants from his own residence, the reward for them was double. No matter what, he must capture the mastermind!
In a single day, the entire capital was turned upside down.
In three days, the entire world was turned upside down!
At the same time, Li You Ran and the Li Family showed no external movements on their part, taking on the attitude of a watchful bystander.
Secretly, however, they were moving with all their might. Li You Ran had everyone involved strictly interrogated, and anyone that a single hint of suspicious behaviour was tortured brutally without end.
Killing a thousand innocents was better than letting go of one criminal!
It was important for him to find out who was trying to go against him!
After merely two days, many had found themselves unable to cope with the cruel tortures and died! The Li Family’s secret forces too moved out in full force, seeking information from all four corners.
All the great families within the capital were able to catch the scent of something unusual within these series of events. All of them kept a close eye on the capital’s movements, guarding themselves from being sucked into this muddy ”whirlpool”. However, they too sent out their men to inquire information. What was going on in the Tang Family?
The entire capital’s forces had at this moment, started moving secretly. As for the holding cells of the Ministry of Justice, they were all suddenly filled to the brim! Tang Family’s unrestricted use of its power and influence had caused an ”earthquake” within the capital, causing everyone to feel insecure.
And yet, no news came forth. Tang Wan Li’s heart was filled with worry and irritation. He threw a fit every day. Li You Ran maintained his gentle demeanour on the outside, however behind his chilling eyes was a different story, a pair of poisonous serpent-like glint could be seen.
If his eyes were to lightly gaze upon someone, then that person would die.
If his eyes were to stare heavily at someone, then that person’s entire family would be exterminated!
As for the person who had reaped the biggest benefit from this ordeal, Jun Mo Xie, remained unaware of what was happening. He was relaxing at home, holding on to the Goldensilk Sandalwood Box while he slept at night, sighing loudly to himself, it turned out that it really did great wonders for his sleep…
In his mind, he kept wondering why his mind would wander towards his widowed sister-in-law…