199: Zhang Tianyi

Chapter 199: Zhang Tianyi

Zhang Guyuan and Wu Shuang watched the disappearing Lu Qianyuan, their expressions stiff for a moment.

A Sixth-Ranker had escaped right under their noses.

The two immediately left the crumbling Secret Realm and found Wu Ke to discuss countermeasures.

However, at this time, on the other side, Wu Ke had also learned of a shocking situation.

Another Eighth-Ranker of the Wu Family had died, Wu Sheng.

Eighth-Rankers were their crucial Battle Spirits; each one was a pillar of the Family, absolutely irreplaceable.

And remembering Wu Sheng's mission, Wu Ke's first thought was to find Lu Qianyuan, who was under surveillance.

But when he found him, he learned a shocking piece of news.

Lu Qianyuan had escaped, and Wu Sheng had died.

Wu Ke almost couldn't catch his breath, but he still endured the pressure and prepared to go to the Zhang Family to check the situation.

Meanwhile, in a hidden space within the Zhang Family, Zhang Jiu sat cross-legged, his aura weak, his body emaciated, and his face gaunt, like a prisoner who had been locked up for dozens of days.

He took out a top-grade healing holy medicine from his spatial ring and consumed it, and his aura slowly stabilized.

Recalling the scene just now, Zhang Jiu almost suffocated.

That terrifying power was still fresh in his memory, and he couldn't recover for a long time.

Although the one who died was only his Clone, it was a Clone formed by his own power, almost identical to him and closely linked to him.

As a result, it was crushed by Lu Qianyuan's immense power, and the opponent even tried to follow the connection to kill his main body.

If he hadn't reacted quickly and severed the connection in time, he would probably be dead by now.

However, even so, he was now severely injured, and it would be at least a year and a half before he could recover.

A moment later, Zhang Jiu stabilized his mind and prepared to report this matter first.

His Clone was dead, so the other three were probably not doing well either.

The most important among them was Zhang Xi; she was the Family Head's eldest daughter, with a higher status than Zhang Jiu.

Now that she was dead, he would definitely be implicated.

Zhang Jiu dragged his weakened body out of the space and found the Zhang Family's Grand Elder, Zhang Lin.

“Zhang Jiu, what happened to you?”

Seeing Zhang Jiu's weakened appearance, Zhang Lin looked surprised.

Although he had heard of Zhang Jiu's style, Zhang Jiu was an Eighth-Ranker; it was impossible for him to be drained by such a thing.

“Grand Elder, something happened...”

Zhang Jiu braced himself and told Zhang Lin everything he knew.

Hearing this, Zhang Lin also realized the seriousness of the matter.

Zhang Xi had been placed with high hopes by the Family Head; now that she had fallen, the Family Head would probably not let it go.

However, Zhang Xi's status was very high; if the mastermind wanted to obtain more resources, they should have kept her alive, allowing them to exchange resources for her return.

From this perspective, it was still possible that Zhang Xi was alive.

Just then, someone came to report that Zhang Xi's life lamp had gone out.

The life lamp was taken from a Spirit Master's Soul and was closely related to the Spirit Master's life; if the Spirit Master died, the life lamp would go out.

Upon hearing this news, Zhang Lin, who had still held some hope, immediately broke down.

Zhang Xi was actually dead; this was big trouble.

He sighed helplessly, preparing to go and explain the matter to the Family Head first.

But just then, a figure suddenly appeared beside him.

The person was tall, with a square face, and exuded an imposing aura without anger, giving off a strong sense of oppression.

The moment he saw the person, Zhang Lin subconsciously took a step back and simultaneously activated his Battle Spirit.

However, after he clearly saw the other person, Zhang Lin immediately knelt on one knee and bowed.

“Family Head.”

“Hmm.”

Zhang Tianyi nodded imperceptibly, then looked coldly at Zhang Jiu.

Towards this junior, whom he had once placed high hopes on, Zhang Tianyi felt a little disappointed.

Before Zhang Jiu could explain, he raised his hand and pulled Zhang Jiu into his grasp, and a violent Mental Energy unhesitatingly invaded his mental sea, frantically searching his memories.

Before long, he understood the entire course of events.

A moment later, Zhang Tianyi sighed helplessly, released Zhang Jiu, and then pulled over a nearby chair to sit down.

In Zhang Jiu's memory, he seemed to experience firsthand that terrifying Mental Energy.

As a powerful expert specializing in the Mental Energy system, he knew very well the limits of a Ninth-Rank Mental Energy expert.

But the terrifying Mental Energy that Zhang Jiu faced in his memory had already exceeded the limits of a Ninth-Ranker.

If it hadn't appeared for too short a time, Zhang Jiu would probably have been dead.

Even he had no confidence in surviving under such power.

At this moment, most of the anger in Zhang Tianyi's heart dissipated.

In the face of absolute strength, what Family affection, what hatred, what anger, could all be put aside.

Survive first, then consider revenge later.

Zhang Tianyi was deep in thought at this moment; he wanted to help Zhang Xi avenge, but he was afraid that if he went, it would also be a dead end.

Moreover, he didn't know the other party's true identity; that young man was clearly just a pawn, blown up after use.

It would be extremely difficult to trace this line and find the other party.

Even if he found them, he might not be able to defeat them, and he might end up bringing trouble upon himself.

And if the other party sent a few more such pawns, even if he didn't die, he wouldn't feel good.

After much deliberation, the anger in Zhang Tianyi's heart dispersed.

If his daughter was gone, he would just have another one; it wasn't a big deal.

If his strength was insufficient, he would temporarily keep a low profile and wait until his strength improved before finding a way to get revenge.

Zhang Tianyi silently comforted himself in his heart, finding several acceptable reasons for himself.

“Alright, this isn't your problem; it's that person who is too insidious. A Ninth-Rank expert actually hid his power in a Sixth-Rank young man, specifically to harm you all.”

“I was also consumed by anger just now and acted a bit impulsively. I hope you don't take it to heart.”

Zhang Tianyi patted Zhang Jiu's shoulder and said cordially, his attitude completely different from before.

“I wouldn't dare.”

Zhang Jiu immediately said.

“Go to the Secret Medicine Room and collect three portions of healing holy medicine, and then I'll give you a month to recuperate in the Sacred Heart Spring. Zhang Lin, you arrange it.”

“Yes.”

Zhang Lin, who was beside him, immediately said.

Just then, Zhang Tianyi sensed something, so he earnestly patted Zhang Lin.

“Zhang Lin, our Family shouldn't have any Eighth-Rank experts specializing in ice-type, right?”

“Reporting to Family Head, not at the moment.”

“In that case, we won't interfere with the ice crystal fragment. Let him go for it himself.”

“Yes.”

Zhang Lin nodded and immediately said.

This clearly showed that Zhang Tianyi had been frightened, which was why he was backing down.

What kind of power could make Zhang Tianyi, a Ninth-Rank expert, back down?

As Zhang Lin pondered, Zhang Tianyi had already silently left, leaving only Zhang Lin and Zhang Jiu.