The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 391

"What's the big deal? Xu Tian is so young, it's already quite an achievement to have reached this level. But I am so many years older than him. Since he already knows, why did he send someone to assassinate me today?"

That gives them the means to compete with me. Since heaven is jealous of talent, I cannot defy it.

A look of shock flashed across Duan Hong's eyes, and his fingers unconsciously clenched.

He wasn't afraid of killing people, nor did he feel that killing Xu Tian was anything to be afraid of. But when he recalled the young man's bright smile, he always felt like there was a thorn in his heart, and he wished he could pull it out as soon as possible.

Duan Lun smiled slightly.

"I don't intend to kill him, and you don't need to be so nervous. With your martial arts skills, you probably can't kill him."

He did have a lieutenant by his side, a man of exceptional martial arts skills. This assassination attempt today was likely carried out by this lieutenant, Qin.

"Uncle, what you said is true. Now that we know who assassinated you, I will go and kill him to avenge you."

Duan Lun glanced at him and said, "Based on this alone, you're not as good as Xu Tian? Xu Tian met that county magistrate surnamed Qin before he came to the village? In my opinion, that Qin guy is definitely a centipede, dead but not stiff."

If you offend him, you'll never have peace for the rest of your life.

He used to think of leaving his family's wealth to become an official in the imperial court, but after offending Xu Tian, ​​he resolutely decided to seek refuge with a foreign tribe.

Such a talent is better released. Perhaps after I grow old and pass away, my Duan family will be wiped out by Xu Tian.

Only this person can protect my family!

Duan Hong's eyes reddened as he said, "Uncle, you are mistaken. Uncle is in his prime and still has plenty of energy. Why should I be afraid of Xu Tian, ​​a mere child?"

"This is exactly what I wanted to tell you: Xu Tian is someone you can't afford to offend. Empress Zhangsun and the Emperor favor him, wanting him to be their son-in-law. Didn't you see Princess Jinyang is by Xu Tian's side?"

"I cannot predict what the future holds, but while I am here, I must ensure that my Duan family accumulates as much wealth as possible. Only with sufficient funds in hand can we have the strength to fight even in the event of defeat."

Duan Hong immediately shed a string of hot tears. He had never thought about these things before, but he knew that the illegitimate son in the family was being bullied.

Now he only wants to be in the limelight, to stand on his own, and not to be bullied by his relatives. He never expected that the old man in front of him had done so much for the family.

When Duan Lun saw that Duan Hong's eyes had reddened, he immediately closed his eyes and said, "There's no need for that. I'm getting old, so I like to ramble on a bit."

Meanwhile, the person eavesdropping outside the guesthouse seemed to have frozen into a statue, yet he remained completely still, enduring the fierce north wind and the swirling snowflakes that pelted his body, until he seemed to have lost all breath.

If it weren't for his still-beating heart, he would probably be no different from a dead man by now.

Suddenly, a cracking sound rang out, and Qin Xian's eyes flickered slightly. This cracking sound startled the two people inside the room.

Duan Hong immediately became alert.

"What if someone is eavesdropping outside?"

Unexpectedly, Duan Hong laughed and said, "Uncle, don't worry. In this weather, your bones will freeze if you stay outside for even an incense stick's time. Besides, as a military general, I didn't detect any aura."