Chapter 520: Bringing Closure

Upon hearing Qian Feng's accusations, Lin Long recalled Sun Ying and Jin Biao, who had died fighting to protect her. She couldn't help but feel her eyes welling up with tears.

"Old Master, as a woman, I am truly helpless now."

"That's why I've come to request the Ji family's help in uncovering the truth and seeking justice for the deceased."

Until now, she hadn't directly implicated Qin Tian as the perpetrator. Instead, she sought the Ji family's assistance in uncovering the truth.

Now that her mother-in-law had spoken and considering the escalating situation, Ji Lao knew that the Ji family couldn't remain silent any longer.

He spoke in a deep voice, "With the Southern Seven Provinces thrown into chaos and bloodshed, regardless of who the perpetrator is, they should be executed!"

"Since they claim it was Qin Tian, let's start with him."

"Huang Fan, Ji Du!"

"Here!"

With the command of the Old Master, two individuals immediately stepped forward.

Their expressions were solemn, and their killing intent was revealed.

They were Huang Fan, the sixth-ranked star among the Ji family's Seven Star Gods, and Ji Du, the seventh-ranked star.

The Seven Stars referred to Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Huang Fan, and Bao Wei.

These seven individuals, along with the Sun and Moon, were collectively known as the Nine Luminaries.

"If someone dares to bring chaos and bloodshed to the Southern Seven Provinces, we, the Ji family, cannot stand idly by."

"I command you to depart immediately for Silklake, find Qin Tian, and uncover the truth."

"If it is indeed Qin Tian, then kill him!"

When he uttered the words "kill him," the eighty-year-old Old Master unintentionally exuded an aura that sent shivers down the spines of everyone present.

It seemed as though he possessed the power to determine the fate of others.

This was no mere empty talk. Those familiar with the Old Master and the Ji family knew that it stemmed from his confidence in his own strength and background.

Although the Old Master hadn't displayed his martial arts prowess publicly for many years, there were rumors that he was the most formidable person in the Ji family, surpassing both the Nine Luminaries and Ji Xing.

Decades of cultivation had granted him unimaginable power through his mastery of the Primordial Qi.

Lin Long and Ma Zhuoqun couldn't help but tremble involuntarily. They were genuinely worried for Qin Tian.

In particular, Lin Long felt some regret. If Huang Fan and Ji Du had truly killed Qin Tian, would she be considered an accomplice?

However, she was caught in a dilemma and didn't know what to do.

On the other hand, Yang Yuanqing and the others were overjoyed.

The Ji family had finally taken action!

Before a colossal martial arts family like the Ji family, Qin Tian was like an insect in front of a speeding car.

This time, he was undoubtedly doomed!

Chen Teng felt somewhat uneasy and exclaimed excitedly, "Old Master, two people aren't enough!"

"Qin Tian is cunning and ruthless. Just think about it, he killed so many high-level cultivators under our command."

"For the sake of safety, it would be best for you to personally take action, or send more people."

"Better yet, let all the Nine Luminaries go!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Du, the one with a leopard tail, frowned and said, "Don't you trust our abilities, mine and Huang Liu's?"

Although Huang Fan didn't speak, he snorted coldly and stomped his foot.

With a loud crack, the large granite slab beneath his foot shattered into a spiderweb pattern.

That was a solid piece of granite, and yet he achieved this effect with a casual stomp. One could imagine the extent of his power.

Chen Teng felt a chill in his heart and quickly apologized, wearing a forced smile. "That's not what I meant."

"I meant it's better to be safe."

Yang Yuanqing, Lin Dong, and Yan Xiu also hurriedly tried to persuade the Old Master. It wasn't realistic for him to personally take action.

It would be best if all the Nine Luminaries went together, leaving no room for error.

At the very least, the Seven Star Gods should go.

With only two people sent, they couldn't help but feel uncertain. In their minds, Qin Tian had already become a terrifying demon.

If he were easy to deal with, they wouldn't have come here, lowering themselves to plead for help.

As they debated, suddenly, a guard rushed in excitedly from the door.

Waving his hand while running, he shouted, "Young Master has returned!"

"Old Master, Young Master has returned!"

What?

Ji Xing?

Upon hearing this news, everyone from the Ji family looked up eagerly and gazed outside.

They saw a young man with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, exuding an air of confidence, walking in with large strides. By his side was a colorful dressed young girl, as beautiful as a spring butterfly.

"Qingyao!" Lin Long exclaimed with excitement as she rushed forward to greet the young girl.

Upon seeing her mother looking worn-out, Liu Qingyao hesitated for a moment before lowering her head and softly calling out, "Mother."

Upon hearing the word "Mother," tears welled up in Lin Long's eyes. Due to Liu Che's death, their mother-daughter relationship had been on the verge of breaking. She thought she would never hear the word "Mother" again in her life.

Now, after experiencing some events, their reunion felt like a rebirth.

The two proud women, without any prior arrangement, put aside their differences.

"My dear child, I'm sorry for all the pain I caused you before," Lin Long said with a smile.

"Are you getting used to living at the Zhao family?" she asked.

Liu Qingyao had been taken away by Zhao Xu from Beijiang. Later, there was turmoil in the Zhao family, and she was almost forced to marry Zhao Feng, who was cunning and scheming. Now, looking back, she felt a sense of fear.

In terms of this matter, both mother and daughter had to thank Qin Tian.

If it weren't for Qin Tian, Liu Qingyao might have become a plaything in the palm of someone's hand. How could she now be pursued by the young master of the Ji family and have the support of two provinces?

"My godfather treats me very well. Don't worry," Liu Qingyao replied.

"Mother, I've heard about what happened in Beijiang."

"Now, you won't object to me seeking revenge on Qin Tian, right?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Long fell silent. In her beautiful eyes, a profound bitterness emerged.

She was at a loss as to how to explain the situation to her daughter.

"Aunt Lin, my name is Ji Xing," the young man introduced himself.

"I like your daughter. If you entrust Qingyao to me, you can rest assured for the rest of your life," Ji Xing said respectfully.

Liu Qingyao spat out, blushing, "Who agreed to marry you?"

"Ji surname, we had an agreement. Unless you bring me Qin Tian's head as a proposal!" she added.

Lin Long had already known about the relationship between the two young people.

Seeing Ji Xing, who stood out from the crowd, she felt a sense of comfort, as if all her suffering and pain had been soothed.

If her daughter could really marry Ji Xing, it would be the best blessing from heaven.

Moreover, they were both women. Lin Long could tell that although her daughter was verbally unkind to Ji Xing, she did have feelings for him.

It was just that teenage emotions made her shy and unwilling to admit it.

With a smile, Lin Long said, "Young Master Ji, greetings to you."

"Weren't you in Flitz? Why did you suddenly come back?" she asked.

Ji Chang also spoke in a deep voice, "You little brat, why did you suddenly come back?"

Ji Xing performed a bow to Ji Chang, calling him grandfather, and then loudly declared, "This demon, Qin Tian, has caused one bloodbath after another in the Southern Seven Provinces."

"As fellow cultivators, how can we stand idly by?"

"Grandfather, I came back to tell you that I want to represent the Ji family and personally go to Silklake to find Qin Tian!"

"There is still an unfinished challenge between him and me."

"It's time to bring it to a close!"