Chapter 2: Annihilation of the Family

Oh, the injustice! Such a profound injustice...

The intense smell of blood made one feel nauseous; Guo Yi's stomach was emptied, leaving even his saliva drained, with only coldness in his eyes—eyes that were so cold they seemed inhuman.

The current Tianwang Mansion is a battlefield, a hell constructed from bones.

Come here, drag this old fellow to the side of the road and kill him

"The old man is calling for justice on your behalf, young master." This was the astonishing first sentence from the old blind fortune teller.

Guo Yih shouted: "Who on earth are you? What have you done to my grandmother?"

Above the night sky, a black phantom floated through the air like a ghost, then calmly settled atop the treetops. A one-zhang long white beard danced in the wind, resembling a white waterfall. The moonlight was mottled, and the human figure was faint, as if an immortal had descended to the world. This old man was the ancestor of the Tai Ling Sect, one of the three major sects of the Yunxin Empire, a celestial being who had lived for over four hundred years

This is the power of the immortals; even the Martial Saint cannot withstand a single move from him

When Guo Yi was called by the old blind man, he immediately felt a sense of unease, as if something significant were indeed about to happen today. Thus, he stepped out of the sedan chair and said: "You have predicted that I will soon face a great injustice; I wonder if there is a way to resolve it"

The magnificent halls of the Heavenly King's residence have been reduced to ruins, the ground strewn with bloodied corpses, each body disfigured beyond recognition, making it difficult to discern their original appearance

The old blind man, with an awkward expression, said: "Ten taels of gold can only exchange for this, saving the life of one young master. However, if you are willing to give me one hundred thousand taels of gold, I will ensure that your entire family encounters no misfortune and suffers not a single disaster"

This time, not only did Guo Yi laugh, but even Guo Lu and the accompanying guards and bearers laughed as well

To return to the Heavenly King's Mansion, one must pass through Xuanwu Avenue. However, this once bustling area of the Yunxin Empire is now deserted due to heavy snowfall

It is said that the Yunxin Empire has three immortals, who are the ancestors of the three major sects, all revered as national masters. However, few are aware that the greatest expert in the Yunxin Empire is the elderly Lady Guo, who is on the verge of death; she is the most formidable presence in the realm of immortals. As long as she is alive, no one can touch the Guo family, not even the Dream Empire or the Yunhai Empire. Experts in the realm of immortals have a lifespan of five hundred years, and Lady Guo is currently only a hundred years old, with four hundred years of life remaining. As long as she is alive, no one can touch the Guo family, not even the Dream Empire or the Yunhai Empire. Experts in the realm of immortals have a lifespan of five hundred years, and Lady Guo is currently only a hundred years old, with four hundred years of life remaining

What is under the Wuyun Bridge?

Tonight marks the centenary birthday of the legendary figure, Lady Guo.

Guo Yi was also taken aback, and then burst into laughter, saying: "This young master is perfectly fine, where does the grievance come from?"

Guo Lu scolded, "My young master has a good heart, but that does not mean that I, Guo, am the same. If you don't get lost, I will beat you to death"

Ten taels of gold were not money at all to Guo Yi, so he said: "Lu Zi, give him ten taels of gold and let him solve half of it. If it is reliable, then give him one hundred thousand taels."

Guo Yi took the stone fragment, looking at it from left to right but could not discern anything remarkable about it. It was evident that this old fellow had just picked it up from some roadside.

The Guo family has served the Tianwang Mansion for generations, and he is Guo Yi's personal attendant, having grown up playing with Guo Yi since childhood, closer than biological brothers. This year, he is eighteen, two years older than Guo Yi, but in reality, he is just a big child.

You are the second young master of the Guo family, the most notorious spendthrift in the world!" The young man in white scoffed disdainfully.

A platinum sedan chair, carried by eight people, swayed grandly as it passed through the center of the hundred-meter street.

The ancient ancestor Tai Ling said: "Mu Yun, the entire Tianwang Mansion has been searched thoroughly, yet we have not found the 'Burial of Heavenly Spirits Manual.' Lady Guo has always favored Young Master Guo Er, and it is highly likely that she has already taught him this cultivation manual." The 'Burial of Heavenly Spirits Manual' is a cultivation text passed down from the ancestors of the Guo family. Guo Yi has never been fond of cultivation since childhood and has never even seen what the 'Burial of Heavenly Spirits Manual' looks like. At this moment, upon hearing the two speak, he realized that these individuals had come to seize the cultivation manual.

A young man in white descended from the heavens, his brows elegant and his eyes refined, with a graceful figure. A three-foot white jade sword hung at his waist, resembling a celestial being descending to the mortal realm. Although the weather was cold and harsh, he wore only a thin garment, clearly indicating that he possessed profound martial arts skills

On the occasion of the grand birthday celebration of Lady Guo, everyone of notable status within the entire Yunxin Empire dares not to miss it; this will be a sleepless night

Guo Yi lifted the curtain of the carriage and stepped out, only to see an old blind man wearing a green silk cap. In his left hand, he held a Heavenly Mechanism Finger, and in his right hand, he grasped a three-foot white cloud sail, on which were inscribed four large characters: "A Thousand Calculations, One Oversight"

Guo Yi clearly remembers that Su E had an extremely poor impression of him. In order to win the heart of the beautiful woman, Guo Yi could only act as a just and benevolent official this time.

The young man in white realized he had let something slip, so he fell silent and immediately prepared to capture Guo Yi.

Guo Yi ran wildly through the ruins, like a madman, searching each corpse in hopes of finding a survivor

The fortune teller, with a serious demeanor, pointed at the large characters on Bai Yunfan's banner and said: "A thousand calculations, one oversight"

Only the young master would be so generous on this day; ten taels of gold could sustain an ordinary family for a lifetime. Guo Lu shot a fierce glare at the old blind man and tossed him a gold ingot

Guo Yi's martial arts cultivation was still far from the level of a martial master, and he was even further from the realms of a grandmaster and a martial sage, being leagues away. With a single move, he was severely injured by Zhuo Mu Yun. However, just as Zhuo Mu Yun was about to advance again to capture him, a brilliant divine light erupted from Guo Yi's embrace, and a stone fragment flew out from his clothing.

The old blind man’s expression turned serious, his left hand continuously forming intricate gestures. After taking a deep breath, he spoke in an enigmatic tone: "On the Yunxin River, beneath the Wuyun Bridge." With that, he began to sing and walked away.

Uncle Liu ... ... A valiant man was cleaved in two by a sword, and Guo Yi could only find his upper half, while the lower half remained unknown.

Yunxin River

This person neither goes to the Tianxin Mansion to file a complaint to the emperor, nor does he attempt to stop the carriages of other upright officials to voice his grievances; instead, he comes to obstruct his own carriage, which undoubtedly reveals something suspicious.

Guo Yi entered the sedan chair again, and the laughter continued unabated

Guo Yi knelt on the ground, looked up to the sky in deep sorrow, and shouted, "Who, come out! Who is it, after all?"

However, when Guo Yi returned to the Tianwang Mansion, he was completely stunned

If you wish to move my young master, you must first pass my test

This old bastard actually dared to curse that my family's Shao He and the library elder were exterminated, by the way, haha, what about the complete slaughter of the family, it really makes me laugh to death

Guo Yi and Xiao Luzi exchanged a glance and simultaneously shouted, "This old swindler"

And let him speak.

A guard is sharpening his fists, ready to pounce on the old blind man

Guo Yi was also amused by the old trickster, laughing as he said, "If nothing happens tonight, then where should I go to settle the score with you?"

God-Slaying Stone

Haha

Guo Lu roared: "Where did these unruly people come from? Do they not know this is the sedan chair of Young Master Guo Er from the Tianwang Mansion? They do not know the meaning of death; beat them for me." The dozens of guards accompanying him were about to step forward to attack.

Now Guo Yi also understands what is going on; this old fellow has no grievances at all, he is simply a street con artist trying to drum up business. At this moment, he feels playful and says: "Pray tell, what grievances do I have at this very moment?"

The ancient ancestor Tai Ling radiated a brilliant light, and with a casual wave of his hand, a massive handprint flew out, instantly shattering Guo Lu's hands, turning his meridians into blood and mud, and his two arms immediately hung down straight.

The ancient ancestor Tai Ling was greatly alarmed; the power of the God-Slaying Stone was exceedingly terrifying. When it exploded, a radius of ten miles was reduced to ruins, and even deities would meet their demise on the spot

How could this happen? Who exactly is it?

Guo Yi pondered for a long time and asked Xiao Luzi, "What is on the Yunxin River?"

Stop the car

The shadows danced in the night, the candlelight shimmered, and the cold wind rustled the ancient trees by the street. A chilling voice emerged from the darkness, as if a ghost were strolling out of hell

... ...

Guo Yixin sighed deeply, noting that this outfit was indeed thoughtful and quite professional

Guo Yi did not possess any spiritual techniques; he only had a toy iron sword given to him by Old Lady Guo. This iron sword was merely the size of a palm and was incapable of killing even a person.

Guo Yi, with disheveled hair and bloodshot eyes, cried out in a heart-wrenching manner, her tears dried up, and drops of blood flowed from her eyes.

This question can be answered even by a three-year-old: "The Tianwang Mansion possesses 190 million Guo family troops, accounting for seven-tenths of the entire military strength of the Yunxin Empire. The true power holder of the Yunxin Empire, Empress Dowager Guo, is the fourth daughter of the elderly Lady Guo of the Tianwang Mansion. How great do you think the power of the Tianwang Mansion is? It is ten times greater than that of the emperor"

There are actually still survivors

A person suddenly rushed out from the side of the street, blocking the way in front of the sedan chair, crying out in a pitiful manner to plead their case

Upon hearing this, the old blind man quickly said: "There is a solution, there is a solution. Ten taels of gold can resolve the calamity of just you, young master, while one hundred thousand taels of gold can dispel misfortunes and blessings for your entire family"

"Wait a moment, isn't life unpredictable? Don't you want to take a chance, young master?" the old blind man continued to shout.

A blind person is just a blind person, and a dog's eyes do not grow a pair. Do you not know that my young master is the second young master of the Tianwang Mansion?

A female corpse's head was chopped in half.

The God-destroying Stone did not explode but shattered into powder, falling to the ground. From the night sky came the furious shouts of the Ancestor Tai Ling: "Which bastard managed to refine the Spirit Light Stone to look exactly like the God-destroying Stone?"

"Young master, do not listen to his nonsense," Guo Lu said

Hmph! This is truly outrageous

At this moment, Guo Lu had long since fled to an unknown location, carrying Guo Yi on his back

The old blind man, contrary to appearances, did not seem blind at all; at least, no one could match his speed in picking up gold. After wrapping the gold ingots in layers and tucking them into his bosom, he fumbled for a while behind him and took out a stone chunk, measuring about a foot long and an inch wide, which he carefully handed to Guo Yi as if it were a treasure.

The young man in white scrutinized Guo Yi from head to toe, while Guo Yi, filled with sorrow and indignation, straightened up and examined him in return

Wuyun Bridge

No one expected that one of Guo Yi's followers would possess such formidable strength, already having attained the cultivation of a Martial Saint. However, this was also within reason, as it was impossible for Old Lady Guo, who dotes on Guo Yi so much, not to arrange even a single guard to be by his side

Upon seeing Guo Yi exit the sedan chair, the blind fortune teller began to shout again

If someone were to ask how much power the Guo family of the Tianwang Mansion holds in the Yunxin Empire

"The grievance will arrive immediately"

Young Master Guo Er was contemplating how to scheme against the first master of the younger generation whom he had yet to meet while in the sedan chair. At that moment, it was indeed strange and unusual. He had heard of such performances as crying injustice in the theater, but even in reality, it was hardly his place as the most notorious spendthrift of Xinjing City to be the one to cry injustice.

Guo Yi sternly reprimanded, "What are you hitting for? The King’s residence is a place of benevolence and righteousness; how can one resort to violence against such commoners? Luzi, you must not go against this in the future. Elder, if you have any grievances, please speak up; I, Guo Yi, will certainly stand up for you."

The young master did not find a single living person, but he could not locate the body of the old lady

Yet, on Zhuque Street, a vast expanse of white was visible, with not a single figure in sight. The old blind man had long since lost his way into some alley, where he was sneezing and muttering to himself: "Who is cursing me?"

Guo Yi's gaze was as cold as that of a venomous snake, and he gritted his teeth, saying: "So you are members of the Tai Ling Sect"

The corpses lay scattered everywhere, and the entire family was slaughtered

Guo Lu laughed heartily and joked, "Blind man, do you also know what will happen in the next moment?"

Guo Lu's physique was as solid as a mountain, and with a single punch, he sent the young man in white spitting blood. He laughed and said, "I know, you are that so-called Young Master of the Tai Ling, Zhuo Mu Yun. If I can defeat you, then what does that make of the so-called number one expert of the younger generation? 'Mere chickens and dogs' would be more fitting.

The esteemed ancestor Tai Ling, having mentioned Zhuo Mu Yun's life-threatening escape, had no energy left to concern himself with Guo Yi

Injustice! A great injustice.

Guo Lu's arms were broken, yet he still possessed the cultivation of a martial sage. He bit down on the sleeve of the severely injured and unconscious Guo Yi, carrying him on his back and fleeing for his life.

The young man in white smiled and said: "Your grandmother has been poisoned by the black phosphorus bone poison I personally concocted. Unfortunately, her cultivation is simply too high; the poison cannot kill her. It has merely sealed her cultivation, and she has already been imprisoned at the peak of Tai Ling Mountain. She will endure three years of the agony of decaying bones before she dies in suffering."

"Is this it?" Guo Yi clearly did not react in time, "This is too unreliable! This thing is worth ten taels of gold?"

He is just a blind man. Today, I am in a good mood, so let him go.

... ...

At this moment, Guo Lu was also rolling among the corpses, feeling the same excruciating pain as Guo Yi, hoping to find a survivor to inquire about the murderer