Noticing Shi Kun's face was as black as charcoal, he hurriedly added, "Although Qiao Xueying has now betrayed you, young master, objectively speaking, she was still loyal to you before, and her intelligence at that time should be accurate."
"So why has Zuan changed so much in such a short time, when he was known as a good-for-nothing in Brightmoon City all these years? He can even compete with Young Master now."
"There must be a mysterious person with extremely high cultivation guiding him in the dark. Only someone with such high cultivation could transform a piece of trash in such a short time."
Bian Tai sighed as he spoke: "Looking back now, it wasn't an accident that he became the son-in-law of the Chu family, nor was it because the Chu family had lost their minds. It was probably because of the person behind him. That explains all the unreasonable things that happened before."
"Mysterious Master..." Shi Kun was shocked. He was not stupid; on the contrary, he was quite intelligent. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to cultivate to this level at such a young age. After listening to the other party's analysis, he thought about it for a while and was surprised to find that it was indeed possible.
"Why should he!" Realizing this, Shi Kun became even angrier. "Why would such a mysterious person with extraordinary abilities take a liking to a piece of trash like Zu An? Wouldn't it be easier to teach someone with better aptitude?"
To be able to kill Elder Shi so easily, one's cultivation level must be at least at the peak of the eighth rank, or even the ninth rank or a grandmaster.
The thought that he, who had lived a life of luxury since childhood, was not qualified to receive personal instruction from such a person, but that a small-time hoodlum could easily obtain it, filled him with insane jealousy.
Shi Kun's anger level increased by 1024!
Bian Tai was also puzzled: "Perhaps that expert received favors from his elders in his early years, or perhaps that expert has some designs on the Chu family... I will immediately send someone to investigate these possibilities and see if we can find anything."
"No need," Shi Kun raised his hand to stop him. "Let's go back to the capital as soon as possible."
"Back to the capital?" Bian Tai looked surprised. "Just like that?"
Shi Kun instantly flew into a rage: "Do you think I wanted this! But I already used up my life-saving artifact in the secret realm, and now even Elder Shi is dead!"
"And you also said that the terrifying mysterious person is likely Zaun's master. Zaun and I have a deep-seated grudge. If he asks his master to attack me, how can I possibly resist?"
Bian Tai frowned: "How could such a master lay a hand on a junior? Moreover, young master's status is extraordinary. How could the Chu family dare to openly do anything to young master?"
"My life is of utmost importance and cannot be taken even the slightest risk. There is no need to discuss this matter further. Go and prepare for your return to the capital. I am going to the Sang residence." After saying this, Shi Kun summoned the most skilled guards in the residence and left with a solemn expression.
Watching his retreating figure, Bian Tai sighed inwardly. He knew his young master's personality all too well. He was exceptionally talented and usually treated people with gentle and refined manners, but he had some unknown flaws in his character.
Shi Kun had a smooth and successful life from childhood to adulthood. Everything went too smoothly for him, and he obtained everything very easily, so he never cherished anything. At the same time, once he experienced setbacks, his reaction was prone to being too extreme.
Ever since the young master returned from the secret realm, I could sense that something was wrong with him. Now that Shi Lezhi is in trouble, it has finally become the last straw that broke the camel's back.
Shi Kun arrived at the Sang residence in a hurry. Of course, this Sang residence was not the prefectural residence of Sang Hong, but the residence of Sang Qian, the commander of the river defense anti-smuggling private.
When Sang Qian learned that Shi Kun had come, he was surprised, but still came out to greet him with a smile.
"Stop talking nonsense and take me to see your father." Shi Kun was clearly in a bad mood because of Shi Lezhi's death.
Hearing his impolite tone, Sang Qian frowned, secretly furious. However, the Shi family was too powerful, and he couldn't afford to offend them. So he suppressed his anger and said, "Young Master Shi is joking. My father is naturally in the Prefect's mansion. How could he be in Mingyue City?"
The Prefect's Office was located in the capital of Linchuan County, not in Mingyue City. Logically speaking, Sang Hong would usually be in the Prefect's Office and not in Mingyue City, otherwise he would be suspected of neglecting his duties.
"We're all on the same side, there's no point in saying all this. I have something extremely urgent to discuss with your father, take me to see him now," Shi Kun said impatiently.
Seeing that he had gone this far, Sang Qian had no choice but to make sure that no one else was around before leading Shi Kun to the secret chamber in the back hall.
Sang Hong came to Linchuan County with the mission of dealing with the Chu family, so he naturally had to stay in Mingyue City for a long time in order to strategize and plan ahead.
Of course, he couldn't reveal his identity openly, so he usually hid in his son's house.
"What could possibly be causing Young Master Shi such a hurry?" Sang Hong asked casually, stirring the tea in his cup with the lid.
He was also somewhat dissatisfied; this guy had barged in so openly, and who knew how many people he would attract attention with that.
"Old Shi died last night," Shi Kun said with a sorrowful expression.
"What?" Sang Qian exclaimed in surprise.
Sang Hong glanced at his son with displeasure. This boy was nothing like him; he was too impatient. He put the teacup on the table before asking, "Shi Lezhi is dead? Who in the entire Bright Moon City can kill him? Who dares to kill him?"
He knew Shi Lezhi's cultivation level very well; looking at the entire Bright Moon City, he was definitely in the top ten, if not the top five.
Among the top ten, there are only three or four people who are capable of killing him, but these people are all people of status and position, with deeply entrenched forces behind them. If they were to do anything, it would affect the whole situation. So why would they openly offend the Shi family?
Shi Kun's handsome face twitched, and he gritted his teeth as he uttered a name that he had never expected.
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The minor character Bian Tai in this chapter was provided by reader Lingjian Xianjun Gai Lingying. I initially thought it was quite normal, but only after typing it did I realize it was a bizarre homonym...
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