C13

From afar, Dugu Yifeng saw Han Xi's house at the village entrance.

"Brother Feng, we're home!" "We're home." Han Xi said excitedly to Dugu Yifeng when she saw her own house.

Dugu Yifeng also smiled and nodded. He then said to the Ling siblings and Butler Sa, "Everyone, we have arrived in the village. Everyone, get off the carriage." As he was speaking, the carriage had already stopped.

"Uncle Han, take Han Xi home and properly settle her down. Also, explain to Auntie Han what happened in the past few days. First, I'll take everyone from Cosmic Star Academy to my house!" Dugu Yifeng said to Han Luo when he saw this.

A few days ago, Han Luo told the people who came back to the village not to spread the news about what had happened in the village. He also told Auntie Han that they were only temporarily staying in the city for a few days because they had matters to attend to.

"Alright!" Han Luo readily agreed. "If there's anything else, just go to my house and find me!"

Dugu Yifeng nodded his head in agreement. Then, he led the dozen or so people from the Cosmic Star Martial Arts School to their home.

He briefly explained the situation to his parents. However, his parents seemed to have no interest in these matters. Without asking too much, he handed the entire matter to Dugu Yifeng. Everything went smoothly unexpectedly. Dugu Yifeng was somewhat surprised.

In the end, his mother Shangguan Xue Tong said lightly, "Yanran, this girl looks pretty good. If her personality is good enough, you can accept her."

Dugu Yifeng immediately understood why his parents had let these dozen or so people live in the manor so easily. However, he only shook his head and did not explain any further.

By noon, the sun was high in the sky.

Suddenly, Dugu Yifeng felt the earth tremble.

"The sound of horses' hooves!" He instantly understood the source of the voice.

He raised his head and saw a middle-aged man in blue clothes leading the group. He was riding a fine horse, followed by a group of youths with white clouds embroidered on their clothes.

Dugu Yifeng knew that this was someone from the Cosmic Star Academy.

"Little brother Dugu, where are you training?!" "Come, let me introduce you. This is the head of our Cosmic Star Academy."

"Master Ling," Steward Satan called out to Dugu Yifeng as soon as the group got off their horses.

Hearing the butler's words, Dugu Yifeng shifted his gaze onto the middle-aged man. This man looked extremely refined. If not for the murderous aura that emanated from him, no one would have thought that he was a cultivator.

"Hello, Master Ling." Dugu Yifeng greeted the Hall Master in front of him. He appeared neither humble nor arrogant.

"Little guy, hello. My name is Ling Chutian. You can call me uncle Ling!" Looking at the youth, Ling Chutian was still very surprised. "I didn't expect a youth from the small village outside the city would have such an aura!"

"Master, we should first go and take a look at senior brother and junior sister." A handsome youth behind Ling Chantian quietly said to him.

Dugu Yifeng's ears moved as he heard the young man's whisper. He carefully examined the young man. This young man was standing at the front of the group of youths. He seemed to be the leader of this group.

"Hmm?" His eyes glanced at the clouds on the youth's clothes, and it seemed as if they were a faint gold color.

As if he had sensed Dugu Yifeng's gaze, suspicion flashed through the youth's eyes. Recalling what Steward Sa had said earlier, the suspicion in the youth's eyes grew even stronger.

At this moment, the youth suddenly took a step forward.

"Hello, I am master's eighth disciple, Ling Jianjue."

A hint of suspicion flashed through the youth's eyes. However, he quickly hid it in the depths of his eyes and introduced himself to Dugu Yifeng.

"Hello, Dugu Yifeng." Dugu Yifeng naturally noticed the suspicion in Ling Jianjue's eyes. Although he had doubts in his heart, he did not wish to bother with them and politely replied.

"Hmph!" The youth seemed very dissatisfied with Dugu Yifeng's attitude and snorted. However, he did not make any move and retreated behind Ling Chutian.

Seeing the gunpowder atmosphere between the two of them, Housekeeper Zhe didn't know what to say.

Chuckling softly, Ling Su Tian opened his mouth and said, "Alright, butler, take me to meet Yanran and Wu Chen first, and I will also pay a visit to little brother Dugu's parents."

"Alright!" Steward Sa readily agreed.

"Little guy, come with us!" Ling Su said.

Being called out by Ling Chantian like this, Dugu Yifeng immediately felt a bit awkward. He could only rub his nose and nod before leaving with them.

A group of people arrived at the front door of the Dugu Yifeng's house. The black door in front of the house was wide open and Dugu Yifeng was about to lead the group of people in.

"Master, what's wrong?" Steward Satan asked, noticing that something was amiss.

Ling Chutian was the first to react. Seeing that everyone was staring at him, he said, "It's fine."

"Yifeng, you are the master here. Bring us to your parents." Ling Xuantian said to Dugu Yifeng.

"Oh, Uncle Ling, come with me." Dugu Yifeng responded and brought everyone to the main hall. He then had the servants bring tea and went to inform the Ling siblings while he went to meet his parents.

After a while, Dugu Yifeng returned with a puzzled look on his face. Earlier, when he went to see his parents, he couldn't find them. Dugu Yifeng was afraid that Ling Chutian would be unhappy after waiting for a long time, so he could only return to the great hall with a stomach full of doubts and embarrassment.

"Uncle Ling, I'm sorry." Dugu Yifeng had an awkward look on his face as he spoke to Ling Xuantian in the great hall.

"Eh?" Ling Chantian put down the tea in his hand and let out a soft 'eh' before speaking with a hint of regret, "Looks like I won't have the chance to meet your father today …"

"However, I have come today to take my children back. My goal has been achieved and it is time to take my leave. Please help me thank your parents!"

As he spoke, he stood up. For a moment, Dugu Yifeng was extremely embarrassed. He didn't know what to say and could only let the situation develop. Ling Chutian greeted the disciples of his sect, then turned to Dugu Yifeng and said, "Little brother, we will be taking our leave today. If you have time in the future, you can come to my Cosmic Star Academy to play."

Seemingly noticing the awkwardness on Dugu Yifeng's face, Steward Satan said, "Little Brother Dugu, it's alright. Since we need to investigate the assassination as soon as possible, we won't stay here any longer." As he spoke, he gave him a comforting look.

Dugu Yifeng could only smile wryly in his heart. The training he had received in his previous life had all been of a combat nature, he had never faced such a situation before. For a time, there was nothing he could do but wonder why his father suddenly disappeared at this critical moment.

After a while, Dugu Yifeng sent this group of people to the village entrance. Everyone mounted their horses and prepared to leave.

"Little brother, we will be leaving first," Butler Sa said as he jumped onto his horse. The guards and the disciples also jumped onto their horses.

Dugu Yifeng watched as everyone left. He suddenly saw Ling Yanran stick her head out from the carriage and said, "Brother Yifeng, you have to come to the Cosmic Star Academy when you have time!"

The corners of Dugu Yifeng's mouth curled up as he nodded …