'No wonder that old scoundrel Wang Ai inquired about me through Feng Zhenghao before, and now that we've met, he's already plotting to kill me.'

'So the evidence was conclusive...'

"However, that surveillance video—the crime scene with the man in the suit, my medical records, and my grandfather's photo—was clearly stolen from company files."

"The Luo Tian Grand Ceremony, truly remarkable! Someone actually dug up all my family's secrets."

........

Xia Linyuan carefully read the email and returned the phone to the old master.

"Thank you for informing me, Master."

The old celestial master glanced at the arena and gave a soft reply. He then asked, "Your identity has been exposed. What are your plans?"

Xia Linyuan relaxed his brows, originally worried that revealing his identity would cause him trouble.

Now that things are truly exposed, it's actually a relief. Those with nothing to lose have nothing to fear. Everyone's getting their revenge, settling scores and grievances.

Whoever uses the toughest methods survives!

Xia Linyuan spread his hands: "We can only deal with things as they come. It seems the news hasn't spread widely yet. I might be able to have some peace and quiet for a few more days."

"Hehehe, you little rascal."

The old master chuckled softly.

Xia Linyuan smiled slightly. But in his mind, he was wondering why Wang Ai would harbor murderous intent towards him.

Cultivation techniques? My grandfather did teach me a lot, but I absolutely do not know the Wang family's art of painting.

It seems there are historical issues involved.

Ask the Celestial Master?

Things weren't as clear-cut back then as they are now.

The affairs of sects and families are kept extremely confidential.

Asking would probably be pointless.

In the future, I will still have to deal with the Wang family, and my conflict with them.

The fewer people who know about it, the better.

Just then, a sound came through the earpiece. Xia Linyuan quickly bid farewell to the old master and headed towards the sanatorium.

That's the quietest place...

The competition venue was too noisy, and Xia Linyuan missed some of the recording. When the surroundings quieted down, they had been talking for a while.

"Back then, your grandfather got separated from the other thieves and fell into the hands of our Wang family..."

"Your grandfather is surprisingly spineless... He kept begging my father to spare his life, agreeing to anything... My father took pity on him and didn't bully him... He only asked him to hand over the Eight Extraordinary Techniques... This Feng Tianyang was quite agreeable, not only summoning the Spirit Binding Techniques but also swearing to heaven that he would pass on the complete Spirit Binding Techniques to his descendants, ensuring that the Wang family would forever overshadow the Feng family..."

"To persuade my father to plead for leniency before the other sect leaders and grandmasters, your grandfather even revealed the names of other people's unique skills that he knew... It's just a pity that he didn't fully understand the wonders of the Eight Extraordinary Skills..."

"...Omitted...Do you understand? Your glory today was earned by your grandfather, Feng Tianyang, bowing his head repeatedly!"

"It was obtained by betraying information about his accomplices!"

"They came from Wang Jiabao!"

An aged voice, transmitted through the listening device, reached Xia Linyuan's ears. Xia Linyuan frowned. "So the current lists of traitors to be hunted by the major sects back then came from Feng Tianyang?"

'Didn't my grandfather protect Feng Tianyang back then?'

Just as Xia Linyuan was puzzled, the sound of knees hitting the ground came from the listening device: "So that's how it is! So I've been receiving favors from the Wang family all along without realizing it! Being called the Ten Elders made me complacent and arrogant enough to think I could sit on equal footing with the seniors!"

Feng Zhenghao's words were filled with deep remorse, like an old child who had done something wrong.

"Hey! Feng Zhenghao, don't give me that crap! Just say it! I, the old man, have absolutely no respect for you!"

Wang Ai's angry curses.

"It's understandable that you're displeased with me! Just thinking about how I behaved in front of you makes me want to crawl into a hole! My kneeling isn't for you, senior!"

"This kneeling is to thank your father for the great kindness of preserving my Feng family lineage!"

"From this day forward, I, Feng Zhenghao, will follow your lead, Your Excellency Wang Ai! If you need anything, the World Society will take care of it for you!"

Feng Zhenghao's voice was very serious and his tone was very firm.

"What are you doing... Get up! Get up! Oh, why bother! The wind will rise quickly!"

Seeing Feng Zhenghao's state, Wang Ai's tone was filled with regret. This was accompanied by the sound of her cane striking the bluestone floor.

"Grandpa Wang Ai, everything I just said came from the bottom of my heart! Please feel free to give me any instructions!"

Feng Zhenghao said confidently. The voices of the two, singing and shouting, reached Xia Linyuan's ears.

Xia Linyuan slowly closed his eyes. 'To be a dog...'

The thought had barely formed in his mind when Xia Linyuan recalled the mask Feng Zhenghao wore when they first met. At that first meeting, he was completely unguarded, revealing Feng Zhenghao's most authentic self. Black surrounded his eyes, and a ruthless, yellowish-white glint graced his lips—a mask of a ruthless and domineering figure.

'Persisting through hardship and biding one's time isn't necessarily the answer...'

Just when Xia Linyuan thought the conversation was about to end, Wang Ai's words made him tense up again: "Is that Xia Linyuan a member of your World Society?"

"No, Grandpa Wang, this is the second time you've mentioned Xia Linyuan. What has he done to offend you?"

Feng Zhenghao was helped up by Wang Ai, and after hearing Wang Ai's words, he tentatively asked.

Wang Ai's eyes flashed with a sharp light as she scanned Feng Zhenghao from head to toe: "President Feng... have you ever heard your grandfather mention the name Xia Huaisang to you?"

Feng Zhenghao's pupils contracted, and his eyes widened: "Xia Huaisang, who was hunted down by Quanxing and various prestigious sects back then?!"

Wang Ai nodded, her eyes narrowing.

"That's right, Xia Huaisang was an extremely greedy person, committing all sorts of atrocities, including arson, murder, and robbery! His greatest passion was stealing powerful cultivation techniques. And Xia Linyuan is Xia Huaisang's grandson! Xia Huaisang possessed various families' secret techniques, and now that he's dead, these techniques must have been passed down to his descendants. We need to retrieve them..."

Upon hearing this, Feng Zhenghao's face immediately turned indignant: "Old Master Wang is righteous! How can the unique skills of each family be inherited by the descendants of thieves? Don't worry, Old Master Wang, I will deal with that little thief after the Luo Tian Grand Tournament!"

Wang Ai laughed heartily, very satisfied with Feng Zhenghao's attitude: "That's not what I meant. It's good that he's not one of your Tianxia Society. Our Wang family has some grudges with Xia Huaisang. We don't need your Tianxia Society to deal with Xia Linyuan. Our Wang family will come in person."

"Xia Linyuan works for the company..."

"So what if it is? Is there a lack of dark places in this world?"

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"We will follow the old man's arrangements."

Feng Zhenghao said calmly.

"Hehehe, since that's the case, you should go check on Xing Tong first... My kid is ignorant and doesn't know his limits; I need to teach him a lesson..."

Wang Ai smiled and said to Feng Zhenghao. She spoke of giving a lesson, but there was no real intention to teach him a lesson.

"Grandpa, what are you saying? It's just that Xing Tong's skills are inferior. Please don't scold your grandson."

Feng Zhenghao said very seriously, his face clearly showing his displeasure.

"You..."

Wang Ai sighed helplessly. It was as if the two of them had a very good relationship. After exchanging pleasantries, Feng Zhenghao reluctantly bid farewell to Wang Ai.

Feng Zhenghao stepped out the door, straightened the wrinkles in his suit, his body stiffened for a moment, and a slow smile spread across his face. He walked towards the sanatorium.

Wang Bing leaned against the wall, arms crossed, his face dark as he watched Feng Zhenghao's retreating figure. He arrogantly rolled his eyes and walked into the house. He then said to Wang Ai with dissatisfaction:

“Grandpa, I heard everything you were saying outside. This Feng Zhenghao is obviously up to no good. Why should we be nice to him?”

Wang Ai burst into laughter upon hearing her grandson's words: "Even my eldest grandson could tell! That's wonderful! Feng Zhenghao certainly didn't know what he was up to, but so what? As long as the Spirit Control and General Command are in our Wang family's hands, no matter how much he spouts nonsense, he can't cause any trouble."

"If he wants to post it, let him. It just increases my influence among the Ten Elders..."

"Well, you have a good point."

Wang Bing shrugged.

Wang Ai laughed heartily upon hearing his grandson's compliment, then, as if remembering something, cautiously instructed Wang Bing:

"Grandson, your opponent tomorrow is Xia Linyuan. I hope you will be extra careful. Today I thought that kid was going to use a heavy hand on you. I'm afraid that little thief has sensed something..."

Wang Bing raised an eyebrow upon hearing this: "It's better not to talk about this, it just makes me angry! How dare they ambush me! Tomorrow I'll beat them to a pulp!"

............

Inside the sanatorium, Feng Xingtong was wrapped in bandages and hooked up to an IV drip. Zang Long was playing a game nearby. Xia Linyuan also came to Feng Xingtong's room after finishing his conversation with Feng Zhenghao and Wang Ai. He explained his condition to Dou Le.

Xia Linyuan: [Master Dou, has anyone checked my file recently?]

Dou Le: [Xu Si and the others. What happened?]

Xia Linyuan: [Someone dug up my information from the company files and sent it to the Old Master. The Wang family may have received the same copy as well. Now they want to kill me.]

Dou Le: [Really? The Old Master wants to kill you?!]

Xia Linyuan: [No, it's the Wang family...]

Deep in the forest, Dou Le looked at Xia Linyuan's message with a thoughtful expression.

Seeing Dou Le's expression, Xiao Zizai curiously leaned closer. He noticed the text messages between Dou Le and Xia Linyuan, raised an eyebrow, and asked softly, "What's wrong? Is things difficult?"

Dou Le slowly exhaled and nodded: "It's difficult. The Wang family is deeply rooted and has a wide influence in both the supernatural and mortal worlds. If the Wang family really kills Lin Yuan, they can find a scapegoat and the company can very likely downplay the matter."

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