Old Master Wang Chunfeng looked at the man kneeling and kowtowing before him. It was his long-missed grandson-in-law, Ling Tian. The old man was so overcome with emotion that he nearly died.
Fortunately, Crane Ming of the Medical Saint Palace, his third master, sensed something was wrong and immediately placed his hand on Wang Chunfeng's acupoints, channeling a breath of true qi into him, which helped the old man recover.
Instantly, Old Master Wang Chunfeng’s eyes welled up with tears. Ling Tian also stepped forward, and the grandfather and grandson embraced and wept.
After a long while, persuaded by the other masters, the two finally stopped their mournful cries.
"Grandfather, I'm sorry I'm back so late. I should have told you about this earlier and saved you the worry!"
"Silly child, as long as you've returned safely, nothing else matters!" Old Master Wang Chunfeng said, his eyes brimming with tears.
At this moment, Dao Yuan Immortal Master spoke, "Brother Wang, if anyone is to blame, it's us, not Ling Tian. In fact, this idea was mine!
Ling Tian still carries the deep-seated hatred of his family. The path of revenge is fraught with peril, and Ling Tian will face many enemies, both openly and in secret.
Furthermore, although Bing Tian Pharmaceutical is flourishing, there are still quite a few people who covet it and have ulterior motives for this business.
I advised Ling Tian to conceal his whereabouts and let the outside world, especially his enemies, believe that Ling Tian is dead. Only then can they reveal themselves, and we can defeat them one by one!"
"Immortal Master, please don't say any more. I understand. I'm not senile or stubborn. What you did was right. If I were in your shoes, I would have given Ling Tian the same advice.
How could I possibly blame you? On the contrary, I should thank you for teaching Ling Tian his skills, allowing him to escape this catastrophe."
Ling Tian nodded repeatedly, "Indeed, without the skills taught to me by my masters, I, Ling Tian, would have been utterly destroyed this time!"
Unexpectedly, his second master, Monk Jie Nu, glared.
"Amitabha, Ling Tian, you mustn't be so modest. Excessive humility can be hypocrisy!
We old fellows know our own capabilities. Escaping the plane crash was your own doing. If it were us, we would likely have been reduced to pulp by now!"
After the pleasantries, Ling Tian pulled up a chair and sat down beside his masters. Everyone asked Ling Tian what he had been doing during this time, so Ling Tian briefly recounted the earth-shattering events.
Finally, Ling Tian said to Wang Chunfeng, "Grandfather, that Lin Xiangcai is too detestable. To curry favor with the Situ family and gain benefits, he didn't hesitate to bully you. But don't worry, I've already settled the score for you. Are you satisfied?"
"Oh? Ling Tian, what did you do to that old fellow surnamed Lin?" Old Master Wang Chunfeng became interested in Ling Tian's words.
"He has gone mad, turned into a complete lunatic. This matter will be known to everyone soon!" Ling Tian said with a smile.
"How did you do it?"
"That old fellow is very superstitious, so last night, I made him believe his house was haunted...
As the saying goes, if you've done nothing wrong, you won't fear ghosts knocking at your door. He had just done something wrong and then encountered a ghost at night. It's no wonder he went mad..."
Although Ling Tian didn't explain the specifics of how he did it, his masters immediately understood what he had likely done.
Dao Yuan Immortal Master smiled and said, "Ling Tian, your methods are very much in the style of your fourth master."
"Master, you flatter me!"
Old Master Wang Chunfeng was also very happy to hear this news.
"Good, very good. It's for the best that the old fellow is mad. He got what he deserved!
By the way, Ling Tian, why would the Situ family mobilize such vast resources to deal with our Wang family? Is Bing Xia really that attractive?"
Regarding Old Master Wang's question, Ling Tian was actually quite bewildered.
"Grandfather, I'm not clear about this matter either. In fact, I have some acquaintance with Situ Lei Sheng of the Situ family, and we have no enmity.
As for why he targeted Bing Xia, I don't know either. Perhaps Bing Xia's charm is too great. What man wouldn't want to have a good girl like Bing Xia?
However, with the Situ family's influence, what kind of woman can't they find? Why must they target Bing Xia? I can't figure it out."
At this moment, his third master, Crane Ming of the Medical Saint Palace, sneered, "Ling Tian, you shouldn't be confused about this reason!
Your wife, Wang Bing Xia, possesses the Profound Yin Body. Women with this constitution are the best cauldrons for cultivators!
Especially for those who cultivate powerful fire-attribute techniques. If they can use a woman with the Profound Yin Body as a cauldron for dual cultivation, it can not only resolve the harm caused by fire poison to the body but even double their cultivation efficiency!
Don't you understand now? They aren't coveting Bing Xia's beauty, but her body!"
"This is outrageous!" Ling Tian was utterly enraged. He even revealed a killing intent before his masters, which was extremely rare.
"The Situ family has gone too far. Situ Liu Guang deserves to die! I will not let the Situ family off."
At this moment, Dao Yuan Immortal Master spoke.
"Ling Tian, your master has a suggestion. I wonder if you are willing to listen."
Upon hearing this, Ling Tian quickly said, "Master, what are you saying? You are my teacher, and I am your disciple. How dare I disobey your words?
Moreover, I know that you are definitely doing this for my own good and would not harm me. Please speak your mind!"
"Good, then I shall speak.
The Situ family indeed deserves to die, and it is right for you to seek revenge against them. Furthermore, I believe you have the ability to retaliate against the Situ family!
Of course, we old fellows will not stand idly by. If you intend to deal with the Situ family, we will do our best to help you!"
"Disciple thanks Master."
"However, what I want to say is that your immediate priority is to deal with the Long family and the Tianshan Sword Sect!
These two families have long inheritances and deep foundations. Although you have already stirred up conflict between them, either of these opponents deserves your full attention.
My suggestion is that before you defeat the Long family and the Tianshan Sword Sect, do not make more enemies or fight on multiple fronts. One's energy is limited!
Once these two families collude with the Situ family, their power will be immense. If you want to deal with them, it will require a great deal of effort, and you won't be able to protect the Wang family comprehensively!"
Ling Tian thought for a moment and felt that his master's words made sense.
"Thank you for the reminder, Master. Disciple understands. Please rest assured, I will settle the score with the Situ family for now.
After I eliminate the Tianshan Sword Sect and the Long family, I will return with even greater force to settle the debt!"