The next day, all major media outlets across China reported on the plane crash. Notably, among the three victims, besides the two pilots, was Ling Tian, the chairman of Bing Tian Pharmaceutical.
It's worth mentioning that Bing Tian Pharmaceutical is now a household name in China. Their two cosmetic products, Bing Chun Eye Cream and Bing Xi Cleansing Milk, firmly hold the top positions in their respective domestic categories.
Furthermore, Bing Tian Pharmaceutical's product, Bing Tian Liver Protection Tablets, boasts an annual market scale of tens of billions. Many foreign countries are even in negotiations to import this drug. However, there are obstacles, as Bing Tian Pharmaceutical's production capacity struggles to meet the demand for their product exports.
Although Bing Tian Pharmaceutical is not publicly listed, financial experts estimate its market value to be conservatively over eighty billion.
Ling Tian held a sixty percent stake in Bing Tian Pharmaceutical, and the fate of these shares has become a focal point of public attention.
The most critical issue is that Ling Tian was an orphan, and he and Wang Bing Xia were not legally registered as married. Wang Bing Xia therefore had no inheritance rights. Ling Tian was in his prime and had not made any will.
Countless individuals had their eyes on Ling Tian's shares; it was a golden goose that brought in fortunes daily.
Upon hearing the news of Ling Tian's plane crash, Wang Bing Xia fainted on the spot. The Wang family scrambled to revive her. As soon as Bing Xia woke up, she tearfully demanded to be taken to the crash site. She held onto a sliver of hope, believing that someone as capable as Ling Tian couldn't possibly die so easily!
Unless, of course, she could see Ling Tian's body with her own eyes!
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At a Taoist temple on Longpan Mountain, the business magnate Gu Tianxi saw a news alert on his phone. His phone immediately dropped to the ground, and tears instantly streamed from the old man's eyes.
Gu Tianxi had no children. To him, Ling Tian was both a disciple and a son. He had even planned to leave Tianxi Group, his affiliated businesses, and his wealth to Ling Tian after his passing. He never expected to receive such devastating news today, a white-haired man mourning the loss of a younger one.
Soon, Ling Tian's five masters all gathered in the main hall of the Taoist temple, their faces etched with sadness or anger.
A laptop was also opened on the table, displaying the image of their sixth master, Yan Yu. Yan Yu's eyes were already red and swollen.
"Sixth Brother, have you found out who did this?" Ling Tian's second master, Monk Jie Nu, unable to suppress his anger, spoke first.
"Yan Yu Pavilion has mobilized all its forces, and the investigation is ongoing. I still need some time...
However, I surmise that this incident was most likely orchestrated by unorthodox forces. After all, Yan Yu Pavilion's headquarters was attacked not long ago. If Ling Tian hadn't been there, I would likely have met my end today!" Yan Yu said.
"Amitabha, this humble monk is irreconcilably opposed to these unorthodox forces!" Monk Jie Nu gritted his teeth.
"Second Brother, you are a man of faith, so please refrain from anger. Leave this matter to me.
Sixth Brother, quickly dispatch your people to investigate everyone involved. Even if they merely provided assistance to the perpetrators, I want their names!
Anyone involved in this matter, I want their entire lineage wiped out!" The fourth master, the King of Assassins Xiang Yuntian, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke. Yan Yu could feel the chilling killing intent radiating from his fourth brother through the computer screen.
"Count me in. Sixth Brother, I will give you two hundred billion as a revenge fund. Anyone who provides a clue can receive a substantial reward.
Once clues are uncovered, I will buy the lives of the entire families of those who killed Ling Tian!
I don't care about their identities or their strength; my revenge fund has no upper limit!" The fifth master, Gu Tianxi, said hatefully.
Gu Tianxi truly regarded Ling Tian as his son, even intending to leave all his wealth and Tianxi Group to Ling Tian after his death.
However, now that Ling Tian was dead, all of that was meaningless. Thus, he decided to let that money become Ling Tian's revenge fund!
It's worth noting that a bounty of hundreds of billions seemed unprecedented in this world. The power of money was truly terrifying!
"You all rest assured, I will do my utmost to thoroughly investigate this matter!" Yan Yu, on the computer screen, also gritted his teeth, his eyes bloodshot.
"Then count this humble monk in. Killing evil people is an act of good. Sixth Brother, as long as you uncover the true culprits, this humble monk will surely guide them to peace," Monk Jie Nu said.
At this moment, Ling Tian's first master, Master Daoyuan, suddenly took out a gourd and placed it on the table before him. Immediately, a white light emanated from the gourd, enveloping everyone in the room.
Instantly, everyone felt their minds clear, and their immense rage seemed to be suppressed.
It turned out to be a Qing Xin Talisman!
"Let me say, brothers, you must remain calm! Revenge is necessary, but do not let your anger blind your eyes and affect your judgment!
We must be cautious regarding revenge! Do not let false intelligence influence our judgment and be used by others!
Moreover, this child Ling Tian is extraordinarily capable. Whether he truly died in the plane crash is still uncertain!"
Xiang Yuntian said with a wry smile, "Eldest Brother, Sixth Brother has also sent intelligence, including surveillance footage from the Beijing airport. Ling Tian did indeed board that plane!
You must understand, this plane was diving at full speed from an altitude of tens of thousands of meters. There was a large amount of fuel on board. The impact force and high temperatures of such an explosion could shatter steel into pieces. Even a Golden Immortal would struggle to escape such a fate on that plane!
We all hope Ling Tian can survive, but the hope is too slim!"
Monk Jie Nu also said, "Regardless of whether Ling Tian is alive or dead, such an assassination targeting Ling Tian is unforgivable!
Whether Ling Tian lives or dies, the perpetrators and the masterminds behind this must die!"
"Their entire families must die!" Xiang Yuntian added coldly.
"This matter, this humble Taoist certainly cannot let it go. However, we must first clarify the situation before we act together," the Eldest Master said.
Xiang Yuntian stood up, "I have retired from the martial world for many years and originally did not wish to commit further bloodshed. But the tree desires stillness, yet the wind will not cease. It is time to move these old bones!
I want to go to the site of Ling Tian's crash to see if I can find any clues."
Yan Yu, upon hearing this, quickly said, "Good, Fourth Brother, I'll send someone to pick you up."
This incident, according to the preliminary investigation by Yan Yu Pavilion, appeared to be a murder. However, how the perpetrators achieved it still awaited investigation.
And for a murder case, having a top assassin investigate it was most fitting; the expertise was perfectly aligned.
"No need. I'll take my private jet. It's also time for me to get active and utilize my connections," Gu Tianxi said coldly.