Chapter 2312 - 2285: Winds and Clouds Surging

"Mr. Ji, according to what you said, do I have no choice but to hand over the Four Symbols Ring?" Lu Tianxing asked with a frown.

"If you don’t want the people around you to live in constant danger, then you should hand it over. If you’re willing to watch those around you perpetually in danger because of the Four Symbols Ring in your hand, then hold onto it tight and don’t give it to anyone."

After hearing Ji Xingyun’s words, Lu Tianxing fell into silence and didn’t speak.

Of course, Lu Tianxing’s silence wasn’t because he was unwilling to hand over the Four Symbols Ring, but because he was contemplating the consequences of doing so.

Perhaps handing it over would reduce the dangers around him significantly, but the power of the Heavenly God is horrifying. Even a mere glimpse of it is enough to astound. Once he hands over the ring, it will inevitably fall into the hands of the Heavenly God. Even if he intends to pit two forces against each other by handing the ring to the Yang Family or the Tang Family, it would be to no avail. If they don’t end up destroying each other completely, he will remain in peril.

After all, there’s a legend about the tomb of the Qi Refiner, claiming it contains not just wealth rivaling kingdoms but also undefeatable power. No matter who wins or loses, the one who steps into that tomb might obtain invincible power. Even in those days, the four major families didn’t dare invade this tomb, but anything can happen. There’s always a slim chance, and should someone acquire that power, it would spell disaster.

Whether it’s the Tang Family, Yang Family, or the Heavenly God, if any party obtains that power, they won’t let him off and will decisively annihilate him.

Ji Xingyun’s eyes, weathered by the years, seemed capable of seeing through all things. He stared at Lu Tianxing for a long time before finally speaking: "Lu family lad, you don’t need to give me an answer right now. I’m merely offering you a suggestion. Whether you listen to my advice or not is your decision; it has nothing to do with me."

"Alright, I’ve said what I needed to say, and even what I shouldn’t have. If there’s nothing else, Lu family lad, you should head back now. I’m tired and need to rest."

With that, Ji Xingyun stood up from the sofa, giving Lu Tianxing no further opportunity to speak, and turned around heading toward the inner room.

After Ji Xingyun’s departure, Lu Tianxing briefly greeted Sima Lingyun outside before promptly leaving the courtyard and getting into Jiao Long’s car parked nearby, heading toward Lin Yafei’s villa.

...

Meanwhile, as Lu Tianxing left Ji Xingyun’s villa, a plane from Northwest Hubei to Beijing descended from the sky, gliding a distance on the runway before coming to a stop.

Soon, a woman dressed in a white top and black long skirt stepped off the plane. Her figure was voluptuous and her skin delicate as jade, her features finely sculpted, and her large, dark eyes gave off a lively impression.

She seemed indifferent to Beijing’s cold weather, ignoring the various curious glances cast her way, and walked directly towards the airport exit.

"Miss Zhihua, you’ve arrived."

Once she walked out of the airport hall, a Rolls-Royce immediately parked beside her, and a middle-aged man stepped out of the car, speaking respectfully without daring to look her in the eye despite her stunning beauty.

This woman was none other than Zhihua, the maid of the Heavenly God.

"The Young Master is sending me to Beijing for a task; now take me to the Lanye Club."

Zhihua coldly glanced at the middle-aged man, then turned straight to get into the car.

Relieved to see Zhihua get into the car, the middle-aged man heaved a sigh of relief before moving to the driver’s seat.

Sitting inside the car, Zhihua pulled out a phone from her bag and dialed a number: "Young Master Tang, nice to meet you. Allow me to introduce myself, I am Zhihua... ."

Meanwhile, at the backyard of Zero Point Bar in Modu.

Rose, dressed in black, stood quietly on the balcony, staring motionlessly ahead.

After a long while, Rose spoke, her tone icy cold: "The Tang Family, you’re asking for death. Since you won’t heed reason, don’t blame me for being ruthless. From now on, I will ensure your Tang Family is eradicated completely."

Some time passed, then a crisp sound of footsteps came from behind Rose. She slowly turned around, eyeing the newcomer, coldly saying: "What’s the status? Have you found the body of Tang Fengyun?"

"Chairman, it’s been found."

Xiao Liu replied respectfully: "Since last night, I’ve been sending people to search a radius of tens of kilometers, including the sewers. Finally, we discovered the whereabouts of Tang Fengyun five kilometers away from Bai Family Ancestral House, in a relatively hidden sewer, only... ."

"Only what?" Rose asked, indifferent.

"Only that Tang Fengyun is dead; his internal organs have been burned to ashes, and he’s turned into a mummy." Xiao Liu explained respectfully.

"I understand."

Rose’s eyes flickered with a glint as she spoke solemnly: "Xiao Liu, pass my orders. Bring back Tang Fengyun’s body to me. Have his flesh stripped completely, his bones extracted, and find the most famous sculptor in all of Modu to craft Tang Fengyun’s bones into the finest artwork, then send it to the Tang Family."

Listening to Rose’s words, Xiao Liu couldn’t help but gasp in shock. He hadn’t imagined Rose would be so ruthless, not only letting Tang Fengyun remain dead but crafting his bones into artwork and sending it to the Tang Family—such audacity. Does she not fear pushing the Tang Family and the Rose Society to destruction?

Though the Rose Society is strong now, it hasn’t yet the strength to truly confront the Tang Family.

Hesitating slightly, Xiao Liu looked at Rose and said: "Chairman, won’t this be somewhat... ."

Before Xiao Liu finished speaking, Rose interrupted him unceremoniously, her tone indifferent: "What, do you have an objection to my arrangements? If the Tang Family dares to challenge us, why shouldn’t we retaliate? Do as I have instructed."

After hearing Rose’s words, and feeling the chill emanating from her, Xiao Liu involuntarily shivered, then refrained from speaking further, immediately turning to leave and prepare to execute Rose’s orders.