One day later, at Tianpan Mountain, the Gongshu family.
Inside the main hall of the aristocratic family, all the high-ranking officials were gathered, except for Gongshu Xian.
Below Elder Gongshu Dan sat the eight guest elders of the Gongshu family, and opposite them sat the family's protectors, all of whom were at least at the Refining Spirit Realm.
"Everyone, I've called you all here today because of the matter of the Grand Elder going to Cangsang Mountain to redeem Zhan'er. It's been a day, and the Grand Elder has not yet returned. I'm a little worried!" Gongshuzang said.
Gongshu Shi said, "What is there to worry about? The Grand Elder's cultivation is extremely high. There are not many people in the Half-Heaven Realm who are stronger than him. The Patriarch is worrying for nothing!"
As the second elder, he always spoke frankly, and Gongshuzang was used to it.
Chief Guest Elder Wang Biao said, "The Second Elder is right. The First Elder has always been cautious, and I also think there's no major problem!"
Gongshuzang looked worried. "You all know that the Grand Elder is cautious by nature. Even if he has something urgent to attend to and can't come back in time, he will still send a message to us. What do you think?"
Upon hearing this, Gongshu Shi nodded, "What the patriarch says is true; we were indeed short-sighted."
In the past, even if the Grand Elder couldn't return immediately after personally going out on a mission, he would always inform us. Now it seems the Grand Elder may have encountered some trouble!
Gongshu Zang said, "Therefore, I would like to ask you all for suggestions on what to do?"
"With the Grand Elder's cultivation reaching the seventh level of the Yuanxiang Realm, even if he encounters a strong opponent of the same level, or is surrounded and attacked, he should have the ability to protect himself."
"But we need to consider the worst-case scenario. If it's just a small fry like Lan Hua, I don't think he has the ability!" Wang Biao analyzed.
Gongshu Shi pursed his lips, then suddenly seemed to wake up and said, "Could it be that the Duanmu family and the Xuanyu Alliance are behind this kidnapping incident?"
The Duanmu family and the Lü family have always been at odds, and the Lü family is on good terms with my Gongshu family. Could the Duanmu family be trying to weaken my family in order to attack the Lü family?
Upon hearing this, the guest advisors all shook their heads, feeling that such a possibility was extremely small.
Even if the Duanmu family wanted to suppress the Lü family, there was no need for them to openly establish the Gongshu family as a powerful enemy.
If it were the Xuanyu Alliance, then that possibility would be even less likely.
Wang Biao said, "Could it be that Lan Hua is behind this again? I heard that kid is quite capable and full of tricks. Maybe the Grand Elder is trapped by him for a while!"
"That's possible!"
Gongshu Zang was very troubled and asked suspiciously, "Which force is behind this?"
Gongshu Shi said, "No matter who is trying to harm my Gongshu family, it is now certain that the Grand Elder is in danger. The most urgent task is to provide immediate support to the Grand Elder!"
"Patriarch, let me go and support the Grand Elder!"
Gongshuzang nodded, "I'm not comfortable with the Second Elder going alone. Let the eight guest elders accompany him!"
“Patriarch, this is not a good idea. If this is a conspiracy, what if a powerful enemy invades and there aren’t enough strong people in the sect to keep things in check?” Wang Biao said worriedly.
Gongshu Zang waved his hand and snorted, "The world knows the strength of my Gongshu family. With our ancestor in charge, who dares to make a move?"
"You can go without worry!"
The ancient mountains are desolate, and the valley is silent.
The group had been waiting for a day and a half, but still hadn't seen anyone from the Gongshu family.
Mo Tu asked, "Grandpa, will the Gongshu family's reinforcements arrive?"
Mo Haifan looked into the distance without turning back.
"They will come. The Gongshu family is such a proud clan; with their eldest elder missing, they will surely send reinforcements!"
"Just wait patiently!"
After waiting for another two hours, the group saw nine figures flying in from the distant horizon.
Lan Hua transmitted her voice, "It seems another big fish has taken the bait; it's a Yuanxiang Realm expert."
Eight experts at the Refining God Realm, one of whom reached the peak of the Refining God Realm, and two others reached the ninth level.
If they are annihilated in one fell swoop, the Gongshu family will suffer a major loss of strength.
Mo Haifan nodded slightly, "That's right, that Yuanxiang Realm expert must be the Second Elder, Lao Shushi."
This person is a martial arts fanatic, who devotes himself to cultivation. After only two cycles of sixty years, he has already reached the fifth level of the Yuanxiang Realm.
Therefore, he has always been regarded as the Gongshu family's hope for becoming a Celestial Being, and in less than sixty years, he may break through to the Celestial Being realm!
Poor Gongshu Zhan lay on the ground, his eyes glazed over, barely clinging to life.
Gongshu Shi saw Gongshu Zhan from afar, but did not see the Grand Elder, so he stopped in mid-air.
Wang Biao respectfully asked, "Second Elder, there is only the Third Young Master in the valley. Could this be a conspiracy?"
Gongshu Shi pondered for a moment and said, "It is indeed strange. What do you think, Guest Minister Wang?"
"We can send a few guest retainers. If there is no danger, it would be best if they could successfully rescue Young Master Zhan."
If there is an ambush, the Second Elder can decide for himself whether to rescue or retreat!
Gongshu Shi nodded, "That's excellent!"
Wang Biao turned to look at the Eighth and Ninth Guest Ministers and said, "I'll trouble you two to go ahead!"
The eight and nine guest elders remained silent.
Such a dangerous task was entrusted to us. Wasn't this plan proposed by you, the chief? Why didn't you go?
However, the chief guest minister wielded considerable power in the Gongshu family. Although the two were extremely unwilling, they dared not disobey and could only curse Wang Biao's ancestors in their hearts.
The two exchanged a glance, their bodies enveloped in Yuan Power, and flew towards the Silent Valley.
They were determined to retreat immediately at the slightest sign of trouble, without waiting even a moment longer.
The two arrived at the location of Gongshu Zhan without incident. Seeing that no one was around, they planned to carry the other away quickly.
Just as the two were about to make a move, Mo Haifan appeared in a flash at the entrance of Silent Valley, blocking their retreat.
"Since you two are here, why don't you stay?" Mo Haifan said with a smile.
"A Yuanxiang Realm expert!"
The two exchanged a glance, immediately abandoned Gongshu Zhan, and flew towards the opposite side of Mo Haifan.
"Hmph, you can't escape!"
Mo Haifan extended both hands simultaneously, causing the spiritual energy within the valley to surge. Two giant palms appeared out of thin air and struck the two guest elders from both sides.
This attack was purely powered by the forces of heaven and earth.
boom!
Despite their best efforts to resist, the two were still blasted away.
Immediately afterwards, Mo Haifan flew above the two of them, using eighty percent of his cultivation, and with one hand he pressed down, releasing a terrifying amount of Yuan power that suppressed the two of them, making them unable to move.
"Second Elder, save us!"
With their lives hanging in the balance, the two had no choice but to seek help from Gongshu Shi.
Gongshu Shi narrowed his eyes slightly, appearing unusually calm, and did not make a move immediately.
"Hmph, who are you? Why are you kidnapping my Zhan'er? Where is my eldest son, Shu Xian?"
Mo Haifan was slightly taken aback, thinking to himself, "Everyone says that Gongshu Shi is a martial arts fanatic who never cares about the reason and just starts fighting. When did he become so calm?"
“Gongshu Shi, you don’t know me, but I know you.”
You deserve a beating, you murderer, arsonist, and all sorts of evil deeds. I really don't know which bastard taught you that!
As for Gongshu Xian, he did come. If you want to know his whereabouts, you'll have to beat me first!
Although Gongshu Shi managed to maintain a semblance of composure, he couldn't resist the urge and immediately rushed towards Mo Haifan.
"Old ghost, you're asking for it!"
Wang Biao tried to dissuade Gongshu Shi, but it was too late. He could only take the remaining five retainers and hurriedly follow.
Mo Haifan sneered inwardly, "Finally, you're in!"
As soon as the weapon-forging hand was used, the internal organs and primordial spirits of the two guest ministers on the ground were burned to ashes, and they slowly collapsed.
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