Chapter 1747: Patriarch of the He Family

“I think so too.”

Luo Yudie nodded. She had carefully observed Ye Bufan’s cultivation before, and he was indeed only at the Golden Core Middle Stage.

Such a person wouldn't even be able to contend with the subordinates He Changsheng brought, let alone unilaterally slaughter them.

“It’s just that, in this case, his teacher is incredibly formidable. First, she is a Grand Alchemist, capable of refining top-grade Medicinal Pills, and second, she is a super expert.”

As she spoke, she picked up the golden bullet on the table again. “This object is not sharp, nor does it have any special properties. To be able to use it to kill people invisibly from such a long distance, how strong must one’s cultivation be?

Soul Transformation Stage? Body Integration Stage, or even stronger?”

Fu Haishan shook his head: “This subordinate does not know either. I can only say it is unfathomable.”

Luo Yudie said: “None of that is important anymore. What’s important is that we know he has an incredibly powerful teacher, who is not only proficient in the Dao of Alchemy but also has extremely profound martial cultivation.”

Fu Haishan said: “No wonder Mr. Ye is so confident. With such a powerful backer, he doesn’t need to care about the He Family at all.”

“You’re right. Such a strong person deserves our respect.” Luo Yudie said, “Remember this from now on: when you encounter Mr. Ye again, you must try your best to befriend him. This will only benefit our Jubao Pavilion, not harm it.”

Fu Haishan respectfully nodded: “Understood, Pavilion Master!”

Outside Jubao Pavilion, someone, unknown who, had sent news of He Changsheng’s death back to the He Family. At this moment, a large group of experts arrived, already completely surrounding the scene.

Seeing the tragic scene, and his most beloved son’s head completely gone, the Family Master, He Tianda, was furious.

“Damn it, find out exactly what happened and who did it? Who dares to be an enemy of my He Family?”

Seeing the Family Master enraged, everyone present was as silent as cicadas in winter, no one daring to make a sound.

Just then, He Tianda’s eldest son, He Changqing, walked over with a middle-aged man.

“Father, this person says he knows who harmed Second Brother.”

He Tianda looked over with icy eyes: “Tell me, who did it?”

“Family Master, I witnessed the process of Young Master He being harmed with my own eyes. Please allow me to explain slowly…

It turned out this person was named Li Youcai. He had just attended the auction, and he witnessed the entire process of He Changsheng being killed.

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Many people were present at the time, but others kept their distance. Only he wanted to take a risk, hoping to seize the opportunity to climb the He Family’s big tree.

Li Youcai recounted the entire incident from beginning to end, finally saying: “Family Master, if I’m not mistaken, the one who acted was that masked boy.”

He Tianda said with an icy voice: “Are you sure what you’re saying is true?”

Li Youcai quickly said: “Family Master, how dare I lie to you? At the auction, that boy repeatedly caused trouble for Young Master He. This matter must have been done by him.

As for the process of the Young Master being harmed later, I also witnessed it with my own eyes; there will not be a single mistake.”

“You watched my son die with your own eyes?”

Touching He Tianda’s gaze filled with Killing Intent, Li Youcai was startled and said in horror: “Family Master, I truly witnessed it with my own eyes, I’m not lying to you!”

“This isn’t a question of lying or not. Why did you watch my son die and not go to help? Why didn’t you die for my son?”

As He Tianda spoke, the Killing Intent on his body suddenly erupted.

“Uh…”

Li Youcai was completely dumbfounded. He had originally thought that by seizing this opportunity, he could gain the He Family’s gratitude, cling to the He Family’s big tree, and then rise in prominence, but he never expected He Tianda to have such an attitude.

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“Family Master, I… I…”

He stammered for a long time but couldn’t even utter a complete sentence.

Just then, a He Family member hurried over, holding several golden bullets in his hand.

“Family Master, we found these things at the scene. They are very likely related to the Young Master’s death.”

He Tianda took the bullets and examined them, then turned to look at a black-robed old man.

“Grand Elder, do you see anything strange about this thing?”

The black-robed old man was named Su Boya, the He Family’s Grand Elder. He reached out, picked up a bullet, weighed it, and then shook his head.

“I don’t think there’s any connection. Even if the opponent is skilled in using hidden weapons, they wouldn’t use such a clumsy thing.”

He Tianda nodded, flicked his finger, and a golden bullet flew directly towards Li Youcai.

With a muffled sound, the bullet directly embedded itself in his glabella, leaving a bloody hole in his forehead.

“Ah!”

Li Youcai’s eyes instantly widened, filled with unwillingness. He had been dreaming of rising to prominence, but he never

expected to die like this.

He Tianda completely disdained his death, then said: “Did you see? Even if I used my full strength, this thing could only penetrate his head; it still wouldn’t achieve the effect of a headshot.

So, I agree with the Grand Elder’s statement. This thing should be something the opponent used to mislead us and has no relation to Changsheng’s death.”

Su Boya nodded: “The Family Master is right. With your and my Nascent Soul Peak cultivation, this thing would only be able to injure someone within a 50-meter range. It definitely wouldn’t work if it’s too far.

Moreover, as a cultivator, no one would choose to use such a thing as a hidden weapon; it’s simply not worth the effort.”

Subsequently, the He Family members thoroughly inspected the entire scene. Besides those bullets, they found no other useful clues.

He Changqing said: “Father, based on the current scene, no useful information can be found. What should we do next?”

“According to what Li Youcai said, this matter is very likely the work of that masked person.”

He Tianda said, “Anyone who can enter Jubao Pavilion and participate in an auction there must register for an identity牌, so they must know who this person is.”

He Changqing’s eyes immediately lit up: “So, we can just go directly to Jubao Pavilion and demand the person.”

He Tianda nodded: “We’ll go now, but remember, do not conflict with them.”

Although He Changsheng’s death made him incredibly angry, as the Family Master of the He Family, he still retained basic rationality and knew that places like Jubao Pavilion absolutely could not be forced.

He Tianda, accompanied by He Changqing and Su Boya, entered Jubao Pavilion together. After being announced, they proceeded to the top floor to see Luo Yudie.

Inside the room, Luo Yudie looked at the three with a radiant smile: “Family Master He, it’s been a long time since you’ve visited me. You are most welcome.”

“Luo Gezhu (Pavilion Master Luo), I apologize for the intrusion.”

Fu Haishan invited the three to sit, had someone serve tea, and then retreated to Luo Yudie’s side.

He Tianda was not in the mood for pleasantries and went straight to the point: “Luo Gezhu (Pavilion Master Luo), I have a matter to ask of you today.”

“Family Master He, please speak. As long as this humble girl can do it, I will certainly do my best.”

Luo Yudie still smiled brightly, her attitude excellent.

He Tianda said: “Luo Gezhu (Pavilion Master Luo), my son was just brutally murdered by a villain outside the Jubao Pavilion. I presume you are already aware of this?”